(RETURN TO THE TITLE PAGE) 750 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY L. Burns, and to this union two children were born: Mrs. Marie Fortune, born in 1888 ; and John M., born in 1890. Mr. Miller is a Prohibitionist and a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He has served as Sunday school teacher for a number of years and is a highly esteemed member of his community. Edward D. Frayer, a well-known business man of Jefferson, is a member of a family that has lived in Ashtabula County since the early days. He was born in Jefferson, May 6, 1884, and is the son of A. W. and Flora (Beckwith) Frayer. A. W. Frayer, who is now enjoying the freedom from active business cares, is a native of Jefferson, born June 15, 1856. For 30 years he was a leading merchant there, and for 15 years served the government as internal revenue collector in Trumbull, Ashtabula, Mahoning and Columbiana Counties. In 1919 Mr. Frayer retired. He has always taken an active interest in the Ashtabula County fairs and for the past five years has been in charge of the fair grounds. His wife is a native of New Lyme, Ohio, born Sept. 6, 1860. Mr. and Mrs. Frayer were married in 1878, at Jefferson, and have two children : Dent B., a merchant, lives at Buffalo, married Miss Maud Collar of Ashtabula Harbor, and they have two children, Hume C., and Catherine ; and Edward D., the subject of this sketch. William Oeffner, known in Jefferson as an excellent citizen and successful business man, was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Dec. 28, 1869, and is a son of John Frederick and Margaret (Twenter) Oeffner. John Frederick Oeffner was born in Germany in 1800, and in 1842 came to the United States and settled in Pittsburgh, Pa., where he owned a bakery for many years. He owned the first dredge boat that plied the Monongahela River, and was engaged in that about seven years ; he then engaged in the bakery business. When John Frederick Oeffner first settled in Pennsylvania he lived in Old Fort Duquesne and lived there three years. This is one of the historic places in Pennsylvania. He died in 1869, and his wife died in 1884. They were the parents of the following children : Mary, Anna, Margaret and Emma, all deceased ; Dr. P. J., who died in California in April, 1923 ; John G., died in 1893 ; Lawrence, lives at Homestead, Pa., and William, the subject of this sketch. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 751 William Oeffner received his education in the schools of Pittsburgh and when a young man learned the tinner's trade and was employed by some of the oldest firms of that city. Later Mr. Oeffner engaged in the tinning business at Homestead, Pa., where he remained until 1893. He then came to Jefferson Township, Ashtabula County, and engaged in farming for five years, after which he purchased the tin business of Jobe Brothers at Jefferson. In 1910 Mr. Oeffner engaged in the hardware business and also deals in gasoline and oils. He has built up a large trade and has one of the leading business enterprises in the community. On Nov. 25, 1889, Mr. Oeffner was married to Miss Lucy Huffman, a native of Allepo Township, Green County, Pa., and to this union four children have been born, as follows : Sherman Roger, a veteran of the World. War, now in the employ of the New York Central Railroad ; Clyde, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history ; Marie Gertrude, and William, at home. Sherman Roger Oeffner served in the World War and had charge of a company from Ashtabula County. It was mustered into the regular army at Camp Gordon, and sailed for overseas in July, 1917. He was in the front line trenches and was gassed at the battle of Sedan the day before the armistice was signed. Mr. Oeffner is an independent voter and a member of the I. 0. 0. F. Encampment. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and the Oeffner family stand high in the community. C. D. Utterback, who is engaged in the furniture and undertaking business at Jefferson, is one of the well known and successful business men of Ashtabula County. He was born at Philippi, W. Va., July 16, 1886, and is a son of George and Florence (Fleming) Utterback. George Utterback, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was born in West Virginia and engaged in general farming during his entire life. He served throughout the Civil War and died in 1913. His wife, who was born at Grafton, W. Va., died at the age of 42 years. Mr. and Mrs. Utterback had eight children, of whom C. D., the subject of this sketch, was the fifth in order of birth. C. D. Utterback was reared and educated at Philippi, W. Va., and learned his profession of undertaker at that place. In 1908 he came to 752 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Jefferson, where he purchased the furniture and undertaking business of G. B. Dodge, which is located on Chestnut Street. On March 20, 1920, Mr. Utterback was married to Miss Mayme House of Hiram, Ohio, and the daughter of Fred and Caroline (Thomas) House. Mr. House died in 1918, and his widow lives at Garretsville, Ohio. Mrs. Utterback is a trained nurse, having finished her hospital course at Ashtabula, in 1915. Mr. and Mrs. Utterback have no children. Mr. Utterback is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, a thirty-second degree Mason, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Elks Lodge. He is an enterprising citizen of Ashtabula County and stands high in his community. Robert R. Ellis, mayor and well known business man of Andover, was born at Springfield, Pa., Jan. 25, 1880, and is the son of J. C. and Josephine (Porter) Ellis. J. C. Ellis was a native of Springfield, Pa., and a successful farmer. He died at Kingsville, Ohio. His wife lives there with her daughter. There are three children in the Ellis family : Dr. William P., lives at Painesville, Ohio ; Emma Allen, lives at Kingsville, Ohio ; and Robert R., the subject of this sketch. Robert R. Ellis was reared and educated in the public school and then the high school at Thompson, Ohio. He then taught school for two years. He entered the Pittsburgh College of Embalming, from which he was graduated July 28, 1903. In November of that year he engaged in the furniture and undertaking business at Andover, where he has since been located. Mr. Ellis carries a splendid line of furniture and rugs, and has an extensive trade. On Nov. 26, 1913, Mr. Ellis was married to Miss Maude G. Gay, a native of Andover, and the daughter of G. C. and Pluma (Woodworth) Gay, residents of Andover and the parents of three children: Gertrude Jerome, Charles and Mrs. Ellis, all of whom live at Andover. Mr. Ellis is a Republican and has served as mayor of Andover since January, 1924. He has held many township and county offices and is thoroughly capable and competent. Mr. Ellis is identified with the Masonic Lodge and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church and are favorably known in Ashtabula County. PICTURE OF ROBERT R. ELLIS HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 753 Charles W. Benjamin, deputy sheriff of Ashtabula County, is a citizen highly esteemed for his integrity and industry. He was born in a log cabin in Monroe Township, Ashtabula County, Nov. 8, 1885, and is a son of Fred and Lottie (Wortman) Benjamin. Fred Benjamin is a native of Ashtabula. County, born Aug. 19, 1850. For many years he owned and operated a saw mill in Pierpont Township, and later owned a machine shop. He still maintains his shop, although not actively engaged in business. His wife, who was born at New Lyme, Ohio, died in 1919. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin were the parents of seven children, of whom Charles W., the subject of this sketch, was the fourth in order of birth. Charles W. Benjamin received his early education in the schools of Pierpont Township and later attended the schools of Jefferson. When a young man he learned the barber's trade, which he followed 16 years. In 1918 Mr. Benjamin was employed in a garage at Jefferson, and two years later was appointed deputy sheriff under R. C. Eldred. He is now serving in that capacity under H. D. Hannum, who was elected sheriff in January, 1923. On Aug. 29, 1911, Mr. Benjamin was married at Jefferson to Miss Hazel Thompson, a member of one of Ashtabula County's prominent pioneer families. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin have a son, Charles Culver, who was born Aug. 11, 1912. Mrs. Benjamin was born at Jefferson and is the daughter of Joseph and Martha (Culver) Thompson. Joseph Thompson was a native of Ontario, Canada, and his wife was born at San Antonio, Texas. In 1861, shortly after their marriage in Texas, they started to drive northward to Canada. This was during the period of the Civil War and they encountered great difficulties in making the trip. After being held up and questioned by soldiers many times, they finally reached their destination. Later they returned to Jefferson and established their residence there. Mr. Thompson died in 1908, and his wife died in 1914. They are buried at Jefferson. There were eight children in the Thompson family, as follows : Laura, married H. B. DeYoe, a building contractor, lives at Madison, Ohio ; Vinnie and Jessie, both deceased ; Mrs. Cora Northcott, lives at Paris, Ky.; Jay C., died in 1921; E. A., lives at Youngstown, Ohio ; Earl J., lives at Andover, where he has been a telegraph operator for 20 years ; and Mrs. Benjamin. Mr. Benjamin is a Republican, a member of the Baptist Church and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. 754 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Don G. Marvin, the capable truant officer of Ashtabula County, is a veteran of the World War. He was born in Washington, D. C., July 31, 1888, and is a son of James and Clara (Giddings) Marvin. James Marvin was a native of England, and his wife was born at Jefferson, Aug. 22, 1858. She died June 5, 1922. To Mr. and Mrs. Marvin two children were born: Don G., the subject of this sketch ; and Catherine Hunnewell, who lives in Boston, Mass. Don G. Marvin was reared at Andover, Ohio, and attended the public schools there. In 1907 he was graduated from Jefferson High School, and afterward taught school for eight years. During the World war he enlisted in the army and was in service at Camp Sherman, serving in the medical department for four months. After his discharge, Mr. Marvin was employed as timekeeper by the Great Lakes Engineering Company, in whose employ he remained two years. Since 1921 he has served as truant officer of Ashtabula County. Mr. Marvin is a Republican, a member of the Congregational Church, and belongs to the American Legion. He is unmarried. Mr. Marvin is a progressive young man and well liked throughout the community. F. C. Brydle, a prominent citizen of Ashtabula County, now living retired at Jefferson, was born at Kellogsville, Ohio, Jan. 18, 1851, and is the son of William J. and Sarah (Wilson) Brydle. The Brydle family is among the honored pioneer families of Ashtabula County, having come here from England in 1840. William J. Brydle was the son of Joseph Brydle, who became a prosperous farmer and large land owner of the county. He, like his father, also engaged in farming and stock raising and met with success. Mr. Brydle died in 1900, and his wife, a native of Ohio, died in 1921. They had two children: Antoinette, deceased, was the wife of P. W. Greenlee of Amboy, Ohio, and they had three children, Byron, deceased, Louis and Anson, both living at West Springfield, Ohio ; and F. C., the subject of this sketch. F. C. Brydle was educated in the district schools of Pierpont and Richmond townships and for a time engaged in farming on the home place. He later went to Michigan and became interested in the clothing business at Unionville, and later lived in Detroit, after which he returned to Richmond Township and purchased a farm. Mr. Brydle followed farming and stock raising until 1918, when he retired. He spent the following HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 755 two years in New England and then returned to Jefferson on account of his mother's health. On Sept. 2, 1871, Mr. Brydle was united in marriage to Miss Lucy Butler, a native of Andover, and to this union three children were born, as follows : F. R., lives in New York City, where he is engaged in the roofing and paint business ; Dede May, married Earl Roscoe Ryno, lives in New Jersey; and Pearl B., married G. N. Leonard and lives in Jefferson, Ohio. Mr. Brydle is identified with the Republican party in politics and has held several public offices here and in Detroit. He is a member of the Methodist Church, and for 30 years has belonged to the Maccabee order. Mr. Brydle is a substantial and reliable citizen of Ashtabula County and is widely known. Clyde Oeffner is among the enterprising and successful young business men of Ashtabula County. He is engaged in the oil business and operates a service station on the Jefferson road. Mr. Oeffner was born at Homestead, Pa., March 16, 1900, and is the son of William and Lucy (Huffman) Oeffner. William Oeffner, well known merchant of Jefferson, was born at Pittsburgh, Pa., Dec. 28, 1869, and is a son of John Frederick and Margaret (Twenter) Oeffner. Mr. Oeffner brought his family to Ohio in 1902 and has been engaged in business at Jefferson since 1905. His wife is also a native of Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Oeffner have four children, as follows : Sherman Roger, a World War veteran, employed by the New York Central Railroad; Marie Gertrude ; Clyde, the subject of this sketch ; and William, at home. Clyde Oeffner attended the public schools of Jefferson and was graduated from high school in 1918. He enlisted for service in the World War, and was sent to the Ohio State University training school for officers. When the armistice was signed he was discharged and returned home. His service station, which is located between Ashtabula and Jefferson, does a large volume of business. Mr. Oeffner also deals in automobile accessories, as well as soft drinks, tobaccos, candy, etc. On Sept. 19, 1921, Mr. Oeffner was united in marriage with Miss Muriel Huffman, a native of Warrensburg, Pa., and a daughter of James Calvin and Carry (Hamilton) Huffman, residents of Youngstown, Ohio. 756 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY To Mr. and Mrs. Oeffner two children have been born: Shirley Mae, born July 17, 1922; and Richard Clyde, born March 12, 1924, died in infancy. Politically Mr. Oeffner is a Republican. He and his family are members of the Baptist Church and he has an extensive acquaintance in Ashtabula County. Franklin S. Sheldon, deputy sheriff of Ashtabula County, is a prominent citizen of Jefferson. He was born at Kellogsville, Ohio, June 22, 1886, and is a son of Leverett V. and Effie (Keith) Sheldon. Leverett V. Sheldon was born at Kellogsville, Ohio, in 1851. For many years he worked at his trade of harnessmaker and later served as sheriff of Ashtabula County for four years, and deputy sheriff seven years. Mr. Sheldon is now living retired in Ashtabula. His wife was born at Geneva, Ohio, in 1854, and died in December, 1923. They were the parents of the following children: Dorothy Mayberry, lives at home ; Charlotte, deceased ; Mrs. Carl Peck, lives in Ashtabula ; Franklin S., the subject of this sketch ; Walter C., lives in Ashtabula ; and Ruth Brayman, lives at Pierpont, Ohio. Franklin S. Sheldon has always lived in Ashtabula County. He received his education in the public schools of Kellogsville and Kingsville, and in early life engaged in railroading. He also spent five years doing marine work, and on Jan. 1, 1910, came to Jefferson, and served as deputy sheriff under his father for years. He also served two years and two months as deputy under Sheriff George W. Burlingame. In 1918 he was employed as a marine oiler on the Great Lakes. On Dec. 20, 1918, he resigned and began work at Pittsburgh, Pa., for the Riter-Connley Construction Company. On July 14, 1920, Mr. Sheldon returned to Jefferson, Ohio, and has served as deputy sheriff. In 1923 Mr. Sheldon took a correspondence course in finger print work. On June 19, 1914, Mr. Sheldon was married at Jefferson to Miss Hazel C. Wilson, a native of Jefferson. To Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon three children have been born : Robert, born in 1916; Charlotte, born in 1920 ; and Betty, born in 1922. Politically Mr. Sheldon is a Republican. He is a member of the Baptist Church and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Elks Lodge. He and his wife are among the substantial and highly respected citizens of Ashtabula County. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 757 Ernest A. Loomis, a substantial and highly respected citizen of Jefferson, was born there Nov. 23, 1859, and is a son of Hart and Jennie (Alvord) Loomis. Hart Loomis, who was born at Jefferson, died at the age of 31 years while serving in the army during the Civil War. He was a farmer until the time of his enlistment with the 23rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry. His wife, who is now 84 years of age, is a native of Austinburg, Ohio. Their only child was Ernest A., the subject of this sketch. In 1871 Mrs. Loomis was married to John Tucker, a merchant of Jefferson, and they later went to Edison, Ohio, where Mr. Tucker conducted a general merchandise store for ten years. To Mr. and Mrs. Tucker two children were born : Mrs. Emma Lemmons, who lives at Hillside, Colo.; and Delbert, lives at the same place. Mrs. Tucker makes her home with her daughter. Ernest A. Loomis lived in Jefferson until he was 12 years old and then went to Edison, Ohio, where he remained 10 years. He then returned to Ashtabula County and engaged in general farming in Jefferson Township, where he owned a farm of 30 acres until 1914, at which time he was appointed night watchman for Jefferson. Mr. Loomis has lived in the town since 1900. On Feb. 25, 1885, Mr. Loomis was united in marriage with Miss Nettie Simmons, a native of Jefferson, and to this union two children have been born: Bessie, a graduate of Jefferson High School in 1913, married Clarence Spencer, a lumber dealer at Dorset, Ohio ; and Edith, a graduate of Jefferson High School in 1916, married Ano Anderson, lives in Ashtabula. Mr. Loomis is a Republican. He and his family are dependable citizens of Ashtabula County. T. C. Cornish has gained prestige as one of the representative lawyers of northeastern Ohio. He is of Scotch-English ancestry, is the son of James M. and Martha A. Cornish and was born April 14, 1884, in the town of Cohocton, Steuben County, N. Y. James M. Cornish, deceased, was a Civil War veteran, serving in Company G, 10th New York Cavalry, during the greater part of the war. On Sept. 15, 1874, he married Martha A. Anable and resided at Atlanta, Steuben County, N. Y., until his death, March 18, 1891. Mr. and Mrs. Cornish had five children born to them, as follows : Ethel, Maude, Alta, 758 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Lena Hazel and Thomas C., the subject of this sketch. The mother, Mrs. Martha A., died Dec. 13, 1913. T. C. Cornish acquired his early education in the New York State schools, pursued collegiate and teachers' professional courses in the New York State Normal School, Geneseo, N. Y., after which he devoted several years to the work of a high school principal and superintendent. He received an appointment in the Federal service in Washington, D. C., during the administration of President Taft, and held successively for a period of ten years the positions of stenographer, translator of French and Spanish, and later chief clerk of the Naval Communication Service, of the Navy Department. The latter position he resigned at the close of the World War. After completing a course of legal study covering a period of four years, he was awarded the degrees of Bachelor of Laws and Master of Laws respectively by the National University Law School. He is a member of the bar of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia, the Federal Courts, and was admitted to practice in Ohio in 1920. He has since practiced his profession at Jefferson, Ohio, and was a candidate for prosecuting attorney for Ashtabula County in the Republican primaries in 1924. In 1905 Mr. Cornish was married to Miss Mary E. Widmer, a teacher in the public schools, a native of New York, and the daughter of Fred and Rose (Burgman) Widmer, also natives of New York State. Mr. Widmer died in 1914. To Mr. and Mrs. Cornish have been born five children, as follows : Winton J., Lyman C., Vernon T., Martha R., and Enola M., all students, living at home. Mr. Cornish is an ardent Republican in politics, thoroughly American in his ideals, a lover of art and literature, and one of the successful attorneys of Ashtabula County. George W. Cornell, who is engaged in the abstract business in Jefferson, is a well known and successful business man of Ashtabula County. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 4, 1886, and is the son of James A. and Helen M. (Fields) Cornell. James A. Cornell, a veteran of the Civil War, who now lives retired at Jefferson, is a native of New York, born in 1846. When a young man he volunteered for service during the Civil War and engaged in many important battles. Mr. Cornell worked on the Big Four Railroad after HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 759 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., abstractor of Jefferson, who lives in Ashtabula ; Robert B., an engineer on the Pennsylvania Railroad, lives at Youngstown, Ohio ; James, lives in the West ; George W., the subject of this sketch ; Nydia Henderson, lives in New Mexico ; and Lillian Root, lives at Jefferson. George W. Cornell received his education in the public schools of Austinburg and when a young man was employed in a tool shop at Geneva, Ohio. After serving as deputy county recorder for six years, Mr. Cornell engaged in the abstract business at Jefferson in 1919, where he is now located. On June 6, 1912, Mr. Cornell was married to Mrs. Laura Holden, a native of Lenox, Ohio, and the daughter of Ralph and Antoinette (Sprague) Webster, natives of Ohio. Mr. Webster lives with the Cornell family. His wife died in April, 1918. By a former marriage Mrs. Cornell had a son, Wade Holden, who died while in service in the World War. Mr. Cornell is a Republican, a member of the Congregational Church, and belongs to the Masonic and Elks lodges. He is among the substantial and highly esteemed citizens of his community. Walter W. Howes, clerk to the board of county commissioners of Ashtabula County, is a well known and substantial citizen' of his community. He was born at Windsor, Ohio, Aug. 17, 1873, and is the son of Albert and Susan (Stevans) Howes. Albert Howes was a native of Connecticut and in 1836 came to Ohio and located on a farm in Ashtabula County. He retired in 1908 and moved to Ashtabula, where he died in 1913. His wife died two years later. Mr. and Mrs. Howes were the parents of three children, as follows: William H., lives in Connecticut ; Walter W., the subject of this sketch ; and Inez L., married Guy A. Mills, lives in Ashtabula. Walter W. Howes received his education in the public and high schools of Ashtabula County and followed farming until he was 30 years of age. He then became a clerk in the Ashtabula post office for four years 760 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY and served as a carrier for eight years. He resigned this position to become secretary and treasurer of the Pennsylvania & Ohio Traction Company. On Jan. 28, 1923, Mr. Howes was appointed clerk to the board of county commissioners, which office he has since filled in a capable and efficient manner. On Oct. 6, 1904, Mr. Howes was united in marriage with Miss Ethel Alberta Black, a native of Tuscarawas County, Ohio, and the daughter of M. and Malissa (Reed) Black, natives of Ohio and both now deceased. There were four children in the Black family: Ada, lives at Dundee, Ohio ; Alta, married Preston Wentzel, lives at Dundee, Ohio ; Vernon R., lives at Bolivar, Ohio; and Mrs. Howes. To Walter W. and Ethel Alberta (Black) Howes one daughter has been born, Mildred Inez, now a student at Ohio University. Mr. Howes is a Republican and attends the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. F. A. Woodard, the well known and efficient cashier of the Andover Bank, is a native of Ashtabula County. He was born near Andover, May 8, 1878, and is the son of C. A. and Harriet (Prosser) Woodard, both now deceased. There were seven children in the Woodard family. F. A. Woodard received his education in the public schools of Ohio and after completing his education in 1901 taught school for seven years. In 1903 he entered the Andover Bank as assistant cashier and in 1919 was promoted to cashier, which position he has since filled. The Andover Bank was organized as a private bank in 1884 and in 1909 becamel a state bank. The capital stock was increased to $50,000. The first officers were : N. I. Swezey, president ; C. E. Harmon, vice president; C. B. Leonard, cashier ; and F. A. Woodard, assistant cashier. The directors were : N. I. Swezey, C. B. Leonard, J. H. Hipple, B. B. Manley, and G. E. Campbell. The present officers of the bank are : F. W. Sargent, president ; F. J. Bishop, vice president ; F. A. Woodard, cashier ; Miss Lena Griffis, assistant cashier ; Miller Lay, assistant cashier; Dorothy Mae Russell and Dorothy Bell, clerks. The directors are : F. W. Sargent, F. J. Bishop, William Webb, C. W. Wood, W. H. Brown, E. J. Thompson, and F. A. Woodard. The Andover Bank is among the thriving banking institutions of Ashtabula County and now has a capital stock and surplus of $145,000. PICTURE OF F. A. WOODARD HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 761 Elbert L. Lampson is a prominent pioneer citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born and grew to manhood on a farm in Windsor Township, Ashtabula County. The date of his birth was July 30, 1852. His father, Chester Lampson, was born upon the same farm, March 14, 1823, and his grandfather, Ebenezer K. Lampson, located thereon as early as 1809. The last named was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and came to Ohio from Connecticut. He had purchased 160 acres of land in Windsor, had paid all but nine dollars of the purchase price, and then lost all except 35 acres, through a defect in the title. He served on the first grand jury drawn in Ashtabula County. He married for his second wife Mrs. Martha Holbrook, whose maiden name was Martha Griggs, and who also came from Connecticut. Ebenezer K. Lampson died March 14, 1835. Chester Lampson was then 12 years of age, and he remained upon the old homestead and cared for his widowed mother, who by the aid of a pension, managed to secure a comfortable living although they were very poor. In 1851 Chester Lampson was married to Emerette A. Griswold, a daughter of Wells Griswold, who had come to Windsor, Ohio, from New Hampshire. The result of this marriage was seven children, as follows : Elbert Leroy, the subject of this sketch ; Caroline, married Eugene Hoskins, Geauga County, Ohio ; Deete, deceased, was the wife of T. H. Bell; Adelaide, married W. R. Rinks ; Clayton, a farmer, lives at Windsor, Ohio; Ray D., manager of the Jefferson Gazette, at Jefferson ; and Edith, married Walter E. Norris, cashier of the Middlefield Banking Company, Middlefield, Ohio. Chester Lampson died Sept. 12, 1879, and his wife died June 25, 1893. By the time young Lampson had reached his teens his father had become a prosperous farmer, whose broad acres offered a splendid opportunity for teaching the boys to work, and the senior Lampson was fully impressed with the value of habits of industry ; so when the subject of this sketch was not in school, he could usually be found at work upon the farm. He became an expert in shearing sheep and could take the fleeces from 40 to 50 sheep in a single day. At the age of 18 years he pitched the hay "both ways" from 85 acres of meadow land. At the age of 17 he began attending school, one term a year, at Grand River Institute, Austinburg, Ohio, and in the winter of the same year taught a term of district school in Hartsgrove at $1.25 per day. After he reached 19 he continued, with the exception of a single term at Orwell Academy, to attend school at the Grand River Institute during the autumn and spring 762 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY of each year and to teach school during each successive winter until 1875, when he was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Science. Mr. Lampson was married Aug. 5, 1875, to Mary L. Hurlburt, of Hartsgrove, Ohio, with whom he had become acquainted at school. Miss Hurlburt was the daughter of E. G. Hurlburt, a farmer and for 12 years a member of the board of county commissioners of his county. In the autumn of 1875 they began housekeeping at Bristolville, Ohio, where Mr. Lampson conducted a select school. In December, 1875, he went to Jefferson, Ohio, and began reading law in the office of Hon. S. A. Northway, then a leading lawyer. The following year he entered the law department of the University of Michigan, where he was graduated in 1878. He then returned to Jefferson and opened a law office. In 1877 he had been appointed to the office of county school examiner, which he held for a period of eight years, and during which time he was active in the work of county institutes. He also held the office of township trustee for five successive years ; was president of the board of education and justice of the peace for one term. He was treasurer of the Ashtabula County Agricultural Society and a director of the County Mutual Loan Association for many years. In 1873 he made a short trip to Dakota Territory and while in Lodi, a place on the frontier, found himself entirely out of money. He walked to Elk Point, where he took a contract for lathing a new church in order to get money with which to pay his board bill, and hence he enjoys the honor of having helped to build one of the pioneer churches of South Dakota. In May, 1883, he purchased the Jefferson Gazette, a leading county paper, published at Jefferson. He sold the paper, about 1900, to his son, E. C. Lampson. In 1884 he was chosen a delegate from the 19th District of Ohio to the Republican National Convention at Chicago. He was secretary of the Ohio delegation and a member of the Blaine Conference Committee. His colleague was Hon. J. O. Converse of Chardon, Ohio, and both were supporters of Mr. Blaine. In 1885 he was nominated and elected representative from Ashtabula County in the General Assembly of Ohio. He served upon the celebrated election committee that investigated the Hamilton County election fraud and was author of the "Dan Dalton Resolution." In 1887 he was renominated, by acclamation, was elected, and upon the organization of the House was chosen speaker of that body. He made a record of presiding during two sessions without an appeal being taken from any decision, with a single exception, in which HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 763 he was unanimously sustained, the member appealing voting to sustain the chair. He was nominated in 1889 without opposition for a third term, but withdrew from the ticket to accept a nomination for lieutenant governor, which was tendered to him by a Republican convention held in Columbus, June 26, 1889. He was a candidate for governor but was accorded second place on the ticket with Governor Foraker. He was elected by a plurality of 23 votes, took the oath of office and held the office 18 days, when he was unseated by a Democratic senate and his seat given to William V. Marquis, his opponent. While Mr. Lampson was lieutenant governor, as president of the joint convention of the two houses, he declared the election of Calvin S. Brice for United States senator. Mr. Lampson was permanent chairman of the Republican State Convention held at Dayton in 1888. In 1891 he was nominated over James R. Garfield for the state senate and was elected to represent the 24th and 26th senatorial districts. Upon the organization of the senate he was chosen president pro tern of that body. He is the author of the Ohio law requiring railway companies to equip their cars with automatic couplers and air brakes. In the campaign of 1892 he delivered over 30 speeches in New York and Connecticut under the auspices of the Republican National Committee. In 1893 he was defeated for renomination for the senate by a vote of 105 against 106 cast for his opponent, Hon. Friend Whittlesey. Of the 64 delegates in his own county Mr. Lampson received the support of 63. In December, 1895, he was appointed reading clerk in congress, in which capacity he served continuously until May, 1911. In 1912 he was elected to the Ohio Constitutional Convention and was parliamentarian of the National Republican Convention at Chicago the same year. Mr. Lampson has four children: Edward Chester, editor and half owner of the Jefferson Gazette ; Lillian D., the widow of Rev. Gould Anthony, lives at Jefferson; Lawrence V., engaged in the insurance business at Washington, D. C.; and Clara May, married Dr. Roy Pauley, a dentist, lives at Mason City, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Lampson have six grandchildren: Elbert Lampson, Caroline Lampson, Russell Lampson, Isabel Jean Lampson, James Leroy Pauley and Mary Jane Pauley. Mr. Lampson is a member of the Congregational Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge. He was one of the organizers of the Ohio Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and was present at the first meeting held at Columbus. He is a citizen who holds the high regard of the entire community. 764 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Lester J. McNutt, who has for many years been prominently identified with the interests of Ashtabula County, is a native of that county. He was born at Eagleville, Oct. 31, 1849, and is the son of James Lindsey, and Amanda M. (Hart) McNutt. James Lindsey McNutt was born in Massachusetts, Aug. 8, 1812, and came to Ashtabula County in 1837, where he became a prominent millwright. He died in February, 1891, and is buried at Jefferson. There were four children in the McNutt family : Lima, married Asahel Bartholomew, both deceased; Ellen, deceased ; Lewis, deceased ; and Lester J., the subject of this sketch. Lester J. McNutt received his education in the schools of Jefferson, Ohio, where he spent his boyhood. He was employed in a saw mill there and received a dollar for 11 hours labor. In 1891 Mr. McNutt became interested in the carbon business and he is now connected with three companies in Louisiana. He owns an attractive home in Jefferson, where he has spent the greater part of his life. On Jan. 10, 1875, Mr. McNutt was united in marriage with Miss Olive W. Hoskins, a native of Jefferson, and the daughter of Stephen and Mary Hoskins, the former a native of New York and the latter of Ashtabula County. Mrs. Hoskins was the daughter of David Webster, whose grandfather, Michael Webster, was a Revolutionary soldier. Stephen Hoskins died Jan. 19, 1902, and his wife died May 10, 1915. They were the parents of the following children : Mrs. McNutt ; William, lives at Warren, Pa.; and Mary I., lives at Jefferson. To Lester J. and Olive W. (Hoskins) McNutt two children were born : Ruth Grace, a graduate of Jefferson High School and Lake Erie College, lives at home; and Porter James, engaged in the hardware business at Ashtabula. Mr. McNutt is identified with the Democratic party in politics and belongs to the Masonic Lodge. He is well known and highly esteemed in the county and has many friends. Raymond G. Topper, cashier of the First National Bank of Jefferson, is a prominent citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born at Plymouth, Ohio, May 13, 1879, and is the son -of George W. and Emma (Mann) Topper. George W. Topper, now living retired at Ashtabula, ranks among the successful business men of Ashtabula County. When he was six months old his parents came to this country from England and located HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 765 at Plymouth, Ohio, where Mr. Topper later engaged in the lumber business. He is a Republican and he and his wife live at 20 Orchard Avenue, Ashtabula. They have five children, as follows : Fred P., cashier of the Ashtabula Telephone Company ; Nellie, deceased ; Lucy, married Harry E. Warren, lives at Ashtabula ; John, died in 1913 ; and Raymond G., the subject of this sketch. Raymond G. Topper received his education in the public schools of Plymouth and Austinburg and attended Ashtabula Business College. He lived in West Virginia with his father for several years, where they were engaged in the lumber business. After his return to Ashtabula County, Mr. Topper was employed as a teller by the First National Bank of Ashtabula, in which capacity he served for 13 years. He has been cashier of the First National Bank of Jefferson, Ohio, since 1914. On Aug. 29, 1904, Mr. Topper was married to Miss Carrie Tombes, a native of Ashtabula, and the daughter of H. C. and Phoebe (Bartlet) Tombes. Mr. Tombes is deceased and his wife lives in Ashtabula. They were the parents of four children: Bert B., lives in Ashtabula ; Mrs. Topper; Jennie, married L. R. Johnson, lives at Plymouth, Ohio, and Henry, lives in Ashtabula. Mr. Tombes was a pioneer railroader of the New York Central. After 45 years of 'service with the company he died in 1913. To Raymond G. and Carrie (Tombes) Topper four children have been born, as follows : Eloise, who was graduated from Jefferson High School in 1924; Elizabeth, Jean, and Raymond G., Jr., all at home. Mr. Topper is a Republican, a member of the Christian Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is a substantial citizen of Ashtabula County and a worthy member of his community. B. E. Brainard, secretary of the Building & Loan Association of Jefferson, ranks among the prominent citizens of Ashtabula County. He was born in Harpersfield Township, Ashtabula County, June 27, 1876, and is the son of John W. and Minnie (Emmons) Brainard. John W. Brainard was born on a farm in Ashtabula County, and in early life engaged in general farming. He later moved to Ashtabula, where he owned and operated a hotel and restaurant for many years, which was known as the Brainard House. He was a Republican and a member of the Episcopal Church. Mr. Brainard is deceased and his widow lives at Harpersfield, Ohio. B. E., the subject of this sketch, was their only child. B. E. Brainard received his education in the public schools of Geneva, Ohio, and his first business position was as clerk with the McCormick Im- 766 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY plement Company of Cleveland. He has served as township clerk of Harpersfield Township for 12 years and as clerk of the board of education for 12 years. Mr. Brainard held the position of secretary and treasurer of the Harpersfield Telephone Company for seven years, and has served in his present capacity as secretary of the Building & Loan Association of Jefferson since January, 1924. Mr. Brainard has served as a member of the Jefferson school board since 1920 and been a member of the village council one year. In 1899 Mr. Brainard was married to Miss Lillian Nash, a native of Euclid, Ohio, and the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Nash, both natives of England, now living at Unionville, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Nash were the parents of the following children: Mary, the widow of J. W. Glynn, lives in Cleveland ; Martha, deceased, was the wife of Charles Tower, lives at Unionville, Ohio ; George, deceased ; Frank, retired, lives at Unionville, Ohio ; Steve, deceased ; Mrs. Brainard ; Nellie, married W. E. Blanchard, lives at Unionville, Ohio ; and Hattie, married Gustave Snyder, lives at Unionville, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Brainard two children were born: Harold, a law student ; and Howard, who was graduated from Jefferson High School in 1924. Mr. Brainard is a Republican, a member of the Congregational Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge and the Elks. He is an enterprising and substantial citizen of Jefferson and Ashtabula County. Clarence B. Hicks, a well known and successful business man of Conneaut, was born in that city, Dec. 19, 1877, and is a son of Edwin and Laura E. (Hoyt) Hicks. Edwin Hicks was a native of Monroe Township, Ashtabula County, and a leading business man of Conneaut for 30 years. He was a mason contractor. Mr. Hicks was a Republican and served as assessor and justice of the peace for many years. He died in 1908 and his wife died the following year. They were the parents of seven children: Charles E. and Willis G., deceased ; Dr. L. J., lives in New York city ; Mary C., married E. L. Anderson, lives at Portland, Ore.; Francis E., lives at Portland, Ore. ; Clarence B., the subject of this sketch, and Walter A., who lives in Portland, Ore. Edwin Hicks was a charter member of the Masonic Lodge of Conneaut, Ohio. Clarence B. Hicks attended the public schools of Conneaut and started HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 767 life in the employ of the Cummins Canning Company at 50 cents a day. Six years later he entered the employ of the government mail service and was among the first city carriers of Conneaut. He later was appointed superintendent of the postoffice at Conneaut Harbor, in which capacity he served for 12 years. Mr. Hicks then became a teller in the Citizens Bank of Conneaut and two years later, in 1921, he became associated with The Conneaut Electric Service Company, of which he is now a stockholder. This company does a large volume of business in Conneaut and vicinity. During the time of the construction of the Conneaut viaduct he had charge of office for the Pitt Construction Company of Pittsburgh, Pa., who were the construction contractors of the viaduct. After completing his work with the above named company Mr. Hicks accepted a position at Jefferson as chief deputy in the county treasurer's office. On Nov. 21, 1900, Mr. Hicks was married to Miss Bertha M. McKinley, a native of Conneaut Township, and a daughter of George M. and Mary (Duncan) McKinley, early settlers of Ashtabula County. Mr. McKinley died in 1904 and his wife died in 1922. They were the parents of the following children: James C., was killed in a railroad wreck 28 years ago; Alva, died in infancy ; Frank R., lives in Conneaut Township, Ashtabula County ; Effie, married William J. Tinker, lives in Monroe Township, Ashtabula County ; Mrs. Hicks, and Reid, deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Hicks two children have been born : Carlton M. and Ruth C., both now teaching in the Jefferson Public Schools. Mr. Hicks is a Republican and he and his family are attendants of the Methodist Church. He is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Conneaut. Frank B. Miller, an enterprising and prosperous business man of Jefferson, was born there Jan. 9, 1887, and is the son of Truman and Cora A. (Adams) Miller. Truman Miller, who now lives retired at Jefferson, ranks among the pioneer business men of that section. He is a native of Austinburg, Ohio, and when a young man engaged in business at Jefferson, where he has since lived. Mr. Miller was a well known building contractor for 40 years and at present is serving as village clerk of Jefferson. He is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Elks Lodge. Mrs. Miller 768 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY died in 1903 and is buried at Jefferson. To Truman and Cora A. (Adams) Miller five children were born, as follows : Worth and Ila, deceased ; Frank B., the subject of this sketch ; Kathleen, married Harry Egelin, lives at Jefferson; and Marjorie, was married on May 20, 1919, to P. E. Killion, and they live at Jefferson and have two children, Betty Jane and Coralyn Sarah. Frank B. Miller was reared and educated in Jefferson and when a young man learned the plumber's trade. He has been successfully engaged in that business for 18 years and has a shop on Walnut Street. Mr. Miller is a Republican and is identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Loyal Order of Moose. He is a member of the Methodist Church and an excellent citizen of Ashtabula County. Mr. Miller is unmarried. Charles R. Stanhope, city engineer and surveyor, is a well known and highly esteemed citizen of Ashtabula. He was born at Stanhope, Ohio, Aug. 22, 1875, and is the son of Charles and Mary (Winters) Stanhope. John Stanhope, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was born in 1788 and died Dec. 31, 1869. When he was a boy he ran away from home and became a sailor and at the age of 21 years was a sea captain. He later settled at Williamsfield, Ohio. About 1869 a railway station was erected 21/2 miles west of Williamsfield. This station was named Stanhope and is still a station on the New York Central Railroad, in honor of one of its first settlers. Mr. Stanhope married Miss Harriet Cornell, a native of Newport, Ohio. Their son, Charles, was born April 4, 1836. He became a successful farmer and in later life engaged in the insurance business in Ashtabula. He died Oct. 10, 1910, and his wife, who was born July 30, 1835, in Cincinnati, Ohio, died Aug. 27, 1915. They were the parents of the following children: Benjamin, married Hattie Gent, lives in Ashtabula ; Laura, the widow of William Clawson, and she lives with her brother, Charles ; John, married Emma McKenzie, lives at Cleveland; Hattie, married Harry Fassett, lives in Ashtabula; and Charles R., the subject of this sketch. Charles R. Stanhope received his education in the public schools of Kinsman, Ohio, and Ashtabula. He also attended the district schools of Williamsfield, Ohio. Mr. Stanhope began life in the bicycle shop of William Stewart and after two years began the study of surveying and civil PICTURE OF CHARLES R. STANHOPE, SR. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 769 engineering with L. A. Amsden and S. E. Mann. In 1916 he was appointed assistant city engineer of Ashtabula. He has been in the employ of the city in different capacities since 1903, and is thoroughly competent. Mr. Stanhope is a Republican, a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, and belongs to the Knights of Pythias and the Elks Lodge. He is unmarried. Mr. Stanhope lives at 576 Lake Street, Ashtabula. William Farr, a well known citizen of Jefferson, and clerk of the water department, is a native of Ashtabula County. He was born in Rome Township, Dec. 5, 1863, and is the son of Lyman M. and Jeannette (Frayer) Farr. Lyman M. Farr, deceased, was a Civil War veteran and a prominent pioneer of Ashtabula County. He followed general farming and stock raising during his life and met with success. Mr. Farr volunteered for service during the Civil War and served with an Ohio outfit. He was a Republican and belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic. Mr. Farr died in 1912 and his wife died in 1881. They were the parents of five children, as follows : John M., lives at Chardon, Ohio ; H. N., lives in Ashtabula County ; William, the subject of this sketch ; Jessie, married Frank Luse, lives in Ashtabula ; and Frankie, married Lyman Whelpley, lives in Ashtabula. William Farr has always lived in Ashtabula County. He attended the public schools of Sheffield and when a young man was engaged in the mercantile business at Rock Creek, Ohio, where he remained several years. In 1918 Mr. Farr removed to Jefferson and entered the painting and decorating business. He has been connected with the water department of Jefferson since November, 1923, and is favorably known in the community. Mr. Farr owns several pieces of property in Jefferson and in Ashtabula. Mr. Farr was married the first time in 1888 to Miss Cora B. Sterrett, a native of Erie, Pa., born in 1861. One child was born to this union Anna L., who lives in Ashtabula. In 1905 Mr. Farr was married to Miss Pearl C. Payne, a native of Austinburg, Ohio, born in 1879, and the daughter of Louis and Jemima (Rogers) Payne, the former a native of Ohio and the latter of Indiana. Mr. Payne served throughout the Civil War and died in 1905. His wife died in 1920. They had five children, as follows : Oran, lives in Ashtabula County ; Lyle, lives at Rock Creek, Ohio ; Mrs. 770 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Farr; Leon, lives in Jefferson Township, Ashtabula County; and Vivian, deceased. Mr. Farr is identified with the Republican party in politics and belongs to the Masonic Lodge. He is an energetic man who stands well in the esteem of his neighbors and fellow citizens. C. H. Paine, who has successfully been engaged in the insurance business at Jefferson since 1910, is a native of Ohio, and a member of one of Ashtabula County's oldest families. He was born at Orwell, June 9, 1853, and is the son of Solomon C. and Jane (Goodrich) Paine. Apollis R. Paine, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was the first settler of Orwell, having taken a claim of 160 acres, which he improved from raw prairie. He was a native of Massachusetts. Solomon C. Paine, his son, was a prominent citizen of Orwell and Ashtabula County during his life, where he farmed and also followed his trade as a blacksmith. He died in 1904 and his wife died in 1887. Mr. and Mrs. Paine were the parents of two children : C. H., the subject of this sketch ; and Noah, who died at the age of 15 years. C. H. Paine was educated in the schools of Orwell and has always lived in Ashtabula County. He learned the carpenter trade when a young man, but later engaged in farming for 30 years. In 1910 Mr. Paine retired from his farm and removed to Jefferson, where he engaged in business. His office is on Chestnut Street. Mr. Paine sold his farm of 174 acres in 1913. On Dec. 29, 1875, Mr. Paine was united in marriage with Miss Jennie Smith, a native of Orwell, Ohio, born Dec. 15, 1852, and the daughter of James C. and Angeline (Jordon) Smith, natives of New York and the parents of the following children: Ellen, mention of whom is made below ; Mary and Julia, both deceased ; and Mrs. Paine. Mr. Smith died in 1873 and his wife died in 1897. To C. H. and Jennie (Smith) Paine two children were born : Lottie A., assistant in the office with father, and lives at home ; and Bertha, died at the age of 15 years. Ellen Smith was one of the pioneer school teachers of Ashtabula County. At the time of her deah she was teaching at the state university at Lincoln, Nebr. Miss Smith was a brilliant woman and was considered one of the successful teachers of her time. Mr. Paine and his family hold membership in the Baptist Church. He is a Democrat and a representative citizen of Ashtabula County. He HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 771 is a member of the A. F. & A. M. Lodge No. 324, Jefferson, Ohio, and is a member of the Chapter Royal Arch Masons, Jefferson, the Council Commandery of Conneaut and the Eastern Star. Joseph Scofield, well known lumber dealer of Jefferson, was born at Oil City, Pa., in 1884, and is the son of R. C. and Mary Jane (Bushy) Schofield. R. C. Scofield, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War and a pioneer in the oil industry of Pennsylvania. He was born in New York and after the close of the Civil War removed to Pennsylvania, where he remained until 1891. He then moved to Ashtabula County and settled on a farm in Morgan Township, where he died Nov. 11, 1918. During the Civil War Mr. Schofield served with Company C, 64th Regiment New York Heavy Artillery. He was a Republican. His wife, who was born in Pennsylvania, now lives at Jefferson. Mr. and Mrs. Scofield had nine children, as follows: Sophi A., married W. C. Shane, lives in Allegheny County, Pa. ; Viola, married Rev. W. A. Reed, lives at Vanburen, Ohio ; Alfred, died at the age of 21 years ; James, engaged in the lumber business at Jefferson; Joseph, the subject of this sketch ; Dr. Charles, a physician at Struthers, Ohio, is a World War veteran, having served overseas with the Medical department ; Robert, also engaged in the lumber business at Jefferson ; Nellie, married Ralp Wickem, lives in Montana ; and Lelia, married Byron Wagoner, lives in Kansas. Joseph Schofield received his education in the public and high schools of Rock Creek, Ohio, and after attending Washington and Jefferson College, engaged in farming for ten years. In 1914 he and his brother, Robert, organized the Scofield Bros. Lumber Company of Jefferson. They own tracts of timber in West Virginia and Ohio, where their saw mills are located. This company carries a complete line of building materials and does a large volume of business in Ashtabula. County. On Dec. 24, 1915, Mr. Scofield was united in marriage with Miss Isabel Clark, a native of Allegheny County, Pa., and the daughter of James E, and Mary Ann (McConnell) Clark. The Clark family has lived on the same farm in Allegheny County, Pa., since 1752, and are leading citizens of their community. Mr. Clark died in April, 1923, and his widow lives on the home place. They were the parents of six children, as follows: Ervin, a farmer, lives in Allegheny County, Pa.; Ralph, lives at Pitts- 772 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY burgh, Pa.; Mrs. Scofield ; Margaret, a teacher, lives at home ; Nathan, a World War veteran, who died in 1923; and Scott, also a World War veteran, lives in Allegheny County, Pa. To Mr. and Mrs. Scofield have been born three children : James, Alfred and Margaret. Mr. Scofield is a Republican, a member of the Congregational Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge. He is an enterprising and progressive citizen and is favorably known throughout Ashtabula County. L. C. Tinker, now living retired in Jefferson, is a veteran of the Civil War and a highly respected citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born at Rome, Ashtabula County, July 25, 1843, and is the son of Samuel and Anna Samantha (Rockwell) Tinker. Samuel Tinker was a native of Oswego County, N. Y., born Nov. 23, 1811. In 1818 his parents came west to Ashtabula County, making the trip in prairie schooners, and they settled on a farm near Rome, Samuel Tinker became one of the leading farmers and stock men of the county and owned 200 acres of land. He was a Republican and held many public offices. On April 28, 1842, Mr. Tinker was married to Miss Anna Samantha Rockwell, a native of Susquehanna County, Pa., who was born Feb. 22, 1825. To this union the following children were born: L. C., the subject of this sketch ; Bird J., deceased ; Emma M., the widow of William Howlett, lives at Alma, Mich.; Orlando S., a farmer, lives at Rome, Ohio ; and Archie A., deceased. Mr. Tinker died in 1893 and—his wife died March 12, 1888. L. C. Tinker attended the schools at Rome, Ohio, and in early life engaged in farming with his father. After 25 years of farming and stock raising, Mr. Tinker engaged in the mercantile business at Dodgeville, Ashtabula County, and was thus engaged for 30 years. In April, 1909, he retired, and now lives- at Jefferson. While living at Dodgeville Mr. Tinker served as postmaster for 16 years. During the Civil War Mr. Tinker enlisted in Company K, 87th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and at the expiration of his term, reenlisted in the 2nd Ohio Heavy Artillery. He took part in many important battles and skirmishes in the war and was discharged in 1865 at Delaware, Ohio. Mr. Tinker was taken prisoner in August, 1863, at the last battle of Harper's Ferry, Va., and was paroled soon after that battle. In 1886 Mr. Tinker was married the first time to Miss Abagail Allyn, who was born at Rome, Ohio, Aug. 13, 1843, and died April 25, 1889. To HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 773 this union two children were born : Albert W., born Aug. 2, 1867, lives in Cleveland; and LaVerne, born Aug. 5, 1877, married Charles E. Dee, and she died June 15, 1906, leaving a daughter, Margaret M., who was born Aug. 31, 1902, married Ralph Yomans and now lives in Cleveland. On Aug. 12, 1891, Mr. Tinker was married to Miss Alice E. Allyn, a sister of his first wife, who was born April 27, 1856. To this union one daughter was born, Abagail Mildred, born Jan 7, 1895, married on April 25, 1918, to Albert Miller, of Jefferson, and they have a son, Richard Allyn, born March 5, 1922. Marvin and Mary (Decker) Allyn, parents of Mrs. L. C. Tinker, were natives of New York State and early settlers of Ashtabula County. He died in 1901 and his wife died the following year. They were the parents of the following children : Marcia A., married William Cook, both deceased ; Sarah J., the widow of Oscar Finch, lives at Jefferson ; Abagail Tinker, deceased : Rev. Almond, deceased ; Cynthia, married George Soden, both deceased ; Antoinette, married John Grimm, both deceased ; Dr. Alvin B., deceased ; Mrs. Alice E. Tinker ; and Arthur. In politics Mr. Tinker is identified with the Republican party. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge. Mr. Tinker is widely known and one of the leading citizens of Ashtabula County. Barnard Newman, who is connected with the Jefferson Banking Company as a teller, is a native of Jefferson and a leading citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born Oct. 14, 1878, and is the son of Andrew Jackson and Mary (Preston) Newman. Andrew Jackson Newman, a native of New York, was among the earliest settlers of Ashtabula County, locating in Jefferson Township, where he operated a farm of 315 acres for many years. Mr. Newman was a Republican and died in 1918 at the age of 89 years. At the time of the well known Ashtabula disaster, Mr. Newman planned on taking the ill fated train, but missed it by only five minutes. Mrs. Newman is 90 years of age and lives at Ashtabula. There were seven children in the Newman family, as follows: Ida, married E. L. Mullen, deceased, and she lives at Conneaut ; Vena, married Dr. C. A. Mead, lives at Washington, D. C.; Walter S., lives at Jefferson ; Emma, married W. K. Adams, lives retired at Seattle, Wash.; Arthur C., a druggist, lives at Albion, Pa.; E. J., lives at Conneaut ; and Barnard, the subject of this sketch. 774 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Barnard Newman has always lived at Jefferson. After attending the public and high schools there he engaged in clerical work in a local grocery store for six years. He then engaged in business for himself and operated a grocery store for 17 years, becoming one of the successful merchants of the community. Mr. Newman has been associated with the Jefferson Banking Company since 1923. On June 10, 1908, Mr. Newman was married to Miss Wilhelmina Walling, a native of Ohio, and the daughter of Dr. Carl and Clara J. (Thompson) Walling. Dr. Walling was a prominent dentist of Colebrook, Ohio, and served throughout the Civil War. He is now deceased and his widow, who is 80 years of age, lives at Jefferson with the Newman family. A brother of Mrs. Newman, Ralph, is deceased. To Barnard and Wilhelmina (Walling) Newman two children have been born: Clarissa, born in 1915 ; and Lynn Walling, born in November, 1921. Mr. Newman is identified with the Republican party in politics and attends the Methodist Church. He is a member of the Masonic, Elks, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Newman and his family are highly esteemed in the community. E. B. Hall, vice president of the First National Bank of Jefferson, is thoroughly qualified for the important and responsible position which he holds. He has been connected with the First National Bank of Jefferson since 1919, and previous to that time served as treasurer of the Orwell Banking Company for 17 years. Mr. Hall is a native of Orwell, Ohio, born Jan. 23, 1870, and the son of Serreno and Sarah (Cowles) Hall. Serreno Hall, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War, and a prominent pioneer of Ashtabula County. He was born in Portage County, Ohio, and when a young man removed to Ashtabula County, where he worked at his trade as a shoemaker for many years. He was a Republican and served as justice of the peace. Mr. Hall is deceased and his wife lives at Orwell and is 86 years of age. They were the parents of two children : E. B., the subject of this sketch ; and Edith, married George Howard, and they live at Orwell. E. B. Hall was reared and educated at Orwell and began life in the mercantile business. He is widely known throughout the county and during his many years in business has made a large host of friends. On Aug. 15, 1899, Mr. Hall was united in marriage with Miss Lucy E. Parker, a native of Orwell, Ohio, and the daughter of O. N. and Elzade HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 775 (Dimmick) Parker, natives of Ohio, now deceased. Mrs. Hall has two sisters ; Maude V., married Henry R. Davis, lives at Cleveland ; and Samantha Z., the widow of Ford Goodrich, lives at Orwell, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Hall two children were born : Albert P., engaged in the real estate business in Cleveland ; and Wilbur E., an electrical engineer with the General Electric Company at Pittsfield, Mass., mention of whom is made below. Wilbur E. Hall is a veteran of the World War. He enlisted for service at Fort Benjamin Harrison and received the rank of second lieutenant. At the time of the armistice he was an instructor at Camp Mead in California. E. B. Hall is a Republican, a member of the Church of Christ, and belongs to the Masons, Elks and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. W. M. Slabaugh, a well known building contractor of Jefferson, was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, April 19, 1897, and is the son of Jacob and Sarah (Wormley) Slabaugh. Jacob Slabaugh was a native of Mahoning County, Ohio, and in 1869 came to Ashtabula County and engaged in farming and stock raising in Lenox Township. He died March 30, 1886, and his wife, a native of Youngstown, Ohio, died in 1899. Mr. and Mrs. Slabaugh were the parents of the following children : Lucy, deceased, was the wife of 0. S. Dodge, who lives in Cleveland ; Freeman, deceased ; Rebecca, deceased, was the wife of S. A. Oatman, lives in Lenox Township, Ashtabula County ; Ella, the widow of E. L. Patchon, lives in Cleveland; W. M., the subject of this sketch ; and Lena, married T. P. Corlett, lives in Cleveland. W. M. Slabaugh received his education in the public schools of Lenox and then learned the carpenter's trade in which he has been successfully engaged for 35 years. At the present time Mr. Slabaugh is carpenter foreman in the construction of the new Catholic Church at Jefferson. On Sept. 28, 1898, Mr. Slabaugh was married to Miss Florence Sutton, a native of Summit County, Ohio, born Nov. 20, 1873, and the daughter of Robert and Sarah (Smith) Sutton, natives of England. Mr. and Mrs. Sutton, deceased, were the parents of the following children : Mary Ann, married John Timms, both deceased ; George Richard, a farmer, lives at Jefferson ; Emma Jane, deceased, was the wife of Edward Day ; John B., a farmer, lives in Canada; William Henry, deceased ; Ellen Harriet, married 776 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY A. D. Coon, lives at Jefferson; and Mrs. Slabaugh. To Mr. and Mrs. Slabaugh have been born three children as follows ; Mabel Inez, born Aug. 26, 1898, employed in the recorder's office at Jefferson ; Carol, born Feb. 3, 1901, and Erwin Jacob, born April 25, 1904, was graduated from Jefferson High School in 1923 and now attends business college in Ashtabula. Mr. Slabaugh is affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and he and his family are among the representative members of the community. George C. Hewitt is one of Conneaut's oldest business men and ranks among the substantial citizens of Ashtabula County. He was born in Conneaut, July 18, 1841, and is the son of Reuben F. and Rebecca (Smith) Hewitt. Reuben F. Hewitt was a native of Pennsylvania and among the earliest settlers of Ashtabula County. He became a master mechanic at the ship yards in Conneaut and was a pioneer ship builder. He died in 1846 and his wife, a native of Vermont, died Jan. 22, 1888. The Smith family were also very early settlers of Ashtabula County, having driven through from Vermont. To Mr. and Mrs. Hewitt two children were born : George C., the subject of this sketch; and Dr. Milo R., a physician in Milwaukee, Wis. George C. Hewitt was educated in the district schools of Ashtabula County and as a boy learned the harness trade, which he has followed successfully his entire life. For about one year he worked for Isaac Judson at Conneaut and during the Civil War was employed by W. S. Parker and later by Ford Brothers and then went into partnership with S. B. Atwood. Mr. Hewitt later formed a partnership with his brother and the business was known as Hewitt Brothers for six months, at which time Milo R. Hewitt took up the study of medicine. Mr. Hewitt now has a shop at 409 Main St., Conneaut, where he manufactures harness. He has an extensive business and is widely known. On Jan. 22, 1889, Mr. Hewitt was united in marriage with Miss Julia Mayhue, a native of Union City, Pa., born July 20, 1853, and the daughter of John and Mary Angeline Mayhue, the former a native of Vermont and the latter of Canada. Mr. Mayhue died Oct. 19, 1884, and his wife died March 29, 1876. They were the parents of the following children : John, Susie, Mary, Joseph, Florence, all deceased ; Ellen, lives with the PICTURE OF GEORGE C. HEWITT HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 777 Hewitt family ; Mrs. Hewitt ; Henry, deceased ; Charles, a farmer, lives at South Hill, Erie County, Pa. ; and Sarah, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Hewitt have no children. Mr. Hewitt is identified with the Republican party in politics and he and his wife are members of the Baptist Church. They are highly esteemed citizens of their community and have man friends in Ashtabula County. Dr. N. B. Osborne is a well known physician of Ashtabula County and is a veteran of the World War. He was born at Buffalo, N. Y., July 20, 1884, and is a son of G. S. and Olive (Bellinger) Osborne. G. S. Osborne was born in Connecticut and when a young man removed to Buffalo, N. Y., remaining there until 1886. He then brought his family to Youngstown, Ohio, where he now lives retired. His wife was a native of Tonawanda, N. Y. To Mr. and Mrs. Osborne three children were born: Eugene C., a broker, lives at Cleveland; Mrs. Marion Bennett, lives at Youngstown, Ohio, and Dr. N. B., the subject of this sketch. Dr. N. B. Osborne spent his boyhood at Youngstown, Ohio, and after finishing high school there entered Case School of Applied Science at Cleveland, where he remained one year. In 1904 he began the study of medicine at the Hahnemann College in Philadelphia, from which he was graduated in 1908. He then spent two years in the Metropolitan Hospital and at Charity Hospital in New York City. In 1910 he came to Andover, Ohio, and began the practice of his profession. Dr. Osborne enlisted for service in the World War and was located at Camp Hancock, Ga., for more than a year. In the spring of 1919 he returned to Andover and formed a partnership with Dr. G. S. Anderson, who is now deceased. Dr. Osborne conducts the sanitarium at Andover which was organized in 1904 by Dr. Anderson. - In 1910 Dr. Osborne was married to Miss Estrella Andrews, who was born at Johnstown, Pa., Aug. 15, 1889, the daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Brown) Andrews, residents of Johnstown. There were three children in the Andrews family : Mrs. Osborne ; Edna, a trained nurse in charge of the surgical department in Community Hospital, New York City ; and Mrs. Charlotte Brallier, lives at Johnstown, Pa. Dr. and Mrs. Osborne have no children. Dr. Osborne is an independent voter. He is a member of the Medical Society of Ashtabula County and the American Medical Association. He 778 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY belongs to the Masonic Lodge and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Dr. and Mrs. Osborne are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Andover and are highly esteemed citizens. D. L. Peck, a progressive and successful young business man of Andover, was born at Colebrook, Ohio, Aug. 9, 1891, and is the son of L. B. and Emma (Dunham) Peck. L. B. Peck is a native of Colebrook, Ohio, born July 22, 1864, and now resides at Andover, where he has been a leading merchant for a number of years. In early life he followed general farming. His wife, also a native of Ohio, was born July 25, 1867. They were married in 1884 and are the parents of the following children : Florence Swezey, lives at Andover ; D. L., the subject of this sketch; Raymond, lives at Jamestown, Pa. ; Harold, at home, was in the army for eight years ; Lawrence, lives at Andover; and Elton, at home. D. L. Peck was reared and educated at Andover, where he has always lived. He began life as a clerk with F. M. Smiley and is now a partner of Mr. Gibbs. They have a well established business and an extensive trade. On Sept. 26, 1915, Mr. Peck was married to Miss Hazel Rose, a native of Pierpont, Ohio, born Nov. 16, 1896, and the daughter of A. C. and Clara (Lewis) Rose, deceased. Mrs. Peck has the following brothers and sisters : Bessie, lives in Cleveland ; Howard, lives at Linesville, Ohio ; Rupert and Russell, at home. To Mr. and Mrs. Peck has been born one daughter, Geraldine E., born in 1916. Mr. Peck is a Republican and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mrs. Edith Wescott Dunham, superintendent of the Ashtabula County Detention Home, is one of the well known women of this section. She was born in Crawford County, Pa., Feb. 17, 1870, and is the daughter of Richmond and Theresa (Ansdem) Westcott. Richmond Wescott, who now lives retired at Meadville, Pa., was for many years a prosperous farmer of Crawford County, Pa. He is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church of which he is trustee, deacon and Sunday school superintendent. Mr. and Mrs. Wescott have eight children, as follows : Rose, deceased ; Edith, the subject of this sketch ; Amber, married George Lafferty, lives at Warren, Ohio; Cyrus, HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 779 lives at Geneva, Pa.; John Albert, lives at Meadville, Pa.; Mary, married Roy A. Burkett, lives at Lenox, Ohio ; Martha, deceased, was the wife of C. C. Lilly ; and Ethel, married Charles Norris, lives at Meadville, Pa. Edith Wescott was reared and educated at Geneva, Pa., and was engaged in the restaurant business for eight years. On July 12, 1888, she was married to E. S. Dunham, who was born in Lenox Township, Ashtabula County, Feb. 9, 1867. To this union one child was born, Mabel, married Carl Stuck, lives at Erie, Pa., and they have two children, Ruth and Margaret Stuck. E. S. Dunham has been associated with the Dodge Lumber Company at Ashtabula for seven years. He is a Republican and a member of the Modern Woodmen of America. The Dunham family holds membership in the Baptist Church. Mrs. Dunham was appointed superintendent of the Ashtabula County Detention Home on May 1, 1924. She is esteemed throughout the community as a woman of high ideals. L. C. Kelsey, the able and well known chief deputy sheriff of Ashtabula County, who lives at Jefferson, was born at Harpersfield, Ohio, July 7, 1881, and is a son of Carlos and Elnora (Montgomery) Kelsey. Carlos Kelsey, who now lives retired at Unionville, in Lake County, Ohio, was for many years a leading farmer and stockman of Ashtabula County. He is a Republican, member of the Methodist Church and has served as a member of the school board. Mr. and Mrs. Kelsey have two children: L. C., the subject of this sketch ; and John, a farmer, lives at Unionville, Ohio. L. C. Kelsey received his education in the public school of Harpersfield and Geneva, and later took a business course at Scranton, Pa. After engaging in farming for 27 years, Mr. Kelsey operated a grocery store at Unionville for almost three years. He then became interested in the real estate business at Geneva and since 1922 has lived at Jefferson, and held the office of chief deputy sheriff. On April 28, 1905, Mr. Kelsey was united in marriage with Miss Jessie Bean, a native of Niles, Ohio, and a daughter of Joseph and Ada (Rouse) Bean. Mr. Bean was a prosperous farmer of Trumbull County, Ohio, and died in 1907. His wife died in 1891. He was a Republican, a member of the Christian Church, and belonged to the Masonic Lodge and 780 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. There were two children in the ,Bean family : Mrs. Kelsey and Elton, who lives at Toledo, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Kelsey one child has been born, Vivian, born April 28, 1908. In politics Mr. Kelsey is identified with the Republican party. He served as township supervisor for two years and as assessor for two years, and was director of the Harpersfield Telephone Company for seven years. Mr. Kelsey and his family are members of the Congregational Church. J. E. Baker, prominent pioneer business man of Andover, is a native of Ohio. He was born April 25, 1854, and is the son of George and Hannah Baker. George Baker was born in England and came to this country in 1851, locating at Painesville, Ohio, where he was a merchant tailor for many years. His wife was born in 1827 and died in 1904. They were the parents of the following children: Walter J., deceased; Alfred H., deceased ; Clara Price, lives at Cleveland ; Mary Lockhart, lives in California ; Charles H., deceased; J. E., the subject of this sketch; and Laura, deceased. J. E. Baker attended the public schools of Painesville and when a young man learned the cigar making trade, which he followed for 20 years. In 1876 he removed to Andover, where he has since lived. He has been in the same business location for 45 years and carries a complete stock of books, wall papers, stationery, etc. On Aug. 5, 1881, Mr. Baker was married to Miss Laura Woodard, a native of Crawford County, Pa., and the daughter of Alva and Sallie Woodard, natives of Pennsylvania. To Mr. and Mrs. Baker have been born two children: Charles W., lives at Andover; and Alice, the wife of J. F. Rodebaugh, lives at Saybrook, Ohio. They have four sons—Walter. Jack and Joe, twins, and Charles. • Mr. Baker is a Republican, a member of the Congregational Church, and belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America and I. O. O. F., in which he has taken an active part. He served as district deputy grand master, serving four years. He was also representative of Ashtabula County at the grand lodge of Ohio. He and his family are among the highly esteemed citizens of their community. He served as councilman for two years of Andover. He was elected township clerk and has held that office for 35 years, and also clerk of the school board the same number of years, and for the past 17 years has been a member of the board of education. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 781 R. C. McClelland, now living retired at Andover, is a veteran of the Civil War and an honored pioneer of Ashtabula County. He was born near Clarksville, in Mercer County, Pa., May 15, 1844, and is the son of Robert and Ellen (Kirk) McClelland. There were 10 children in the McClelland family, three of whom are now living : Joseph, lives at Andover; Mary A., widow of Rev. John Womer, lives at Williamsfield, Ohio ; and R. C., the subject of this sketch. R. C. McClelland spent his boyhood on his father's farm and attended the district schools of Pennsylvania and the high school at Kingsville, Ohio. He also took a business course at Oberlin, Ohio. During the Civil War Mr. McClelland enlisted for service and served with Company B, 5th Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery. After the close of the war he engaged in general farming and stock raising and in 1868 went to Missouri and later to Kansas, returning to Ohio. He retired from his farm in 1919 and now lives at Andover. On Aug. 30, 1866, Mr. McClelland was united in marriage with Miss Grace A. Young, a native of Ohio, now deceased. To this union five children were born : Nellie Beight, lives at Newcastle, Pa. ; Agnes Goodge, lives at Andover, Ohio ; C. K., lives at Fayetteville, Ark.; Robert Lyle, lives in Chicago ; and J. Y., lives at Lakewood, Ohio. On Sept. 7, 1899, Mr. McClelland was married the second time to 'Mrs. Lydia A. Ross, the widow of James Ross. By her first marriage Mrs. McClelland had two children : Nellie 0. Page, lives at Euclid, Ohio ; and George J. Ross, lives in Marion County, Ohio. Mr. McClelland is a Republican, a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Grand Army of the Republic. He has held membership in the Congregational Church since 1876 and served as Sunday school superintendent for many years. Mr. McClelland has held township offices and is widely known in the community, where he has spent so many years. W. A. Maloney, who has the agency for Ford automobiles at Andover, is among the progressive and enterprising citizens of Ashtabula County. He was born in Pennsylvania, Jan. 20, 1881, and is the son of H. A. and Myra (Leonard) Maloney, natives of Pennsylvania. Mr. Maloney died at the age of 72 years and his wife lives at Andover with her sons. They had four children: Florence Orcutt, lives at Pittsburgh, Pa.; Charles H., lives at Hollywood, Calif.; W. A., the subject of this sketch ; and F. D., who is engaged in the real estate business at Andover. 782 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY W. A. Maloney received his education in the public schools of Pennsylvania, and after finishing a course at Allegheny College at Meadville, Pa., entered Western Reserve University at Cleveland, and was graduated from the dental college there in 1906. He practiced his profession for three years at Findlay, Ohio, and afterward located at Andover, where he practiced dentistry for five years. Since that time Mr. Maloney has been interested in the automobile business at Andover, where he has the Ford agency for automobiles and tractors. He has a fine up-to-date garage and does general repair work. On Oct. 30, 1906, Mr. Maloney was united in marriage with Miss Clydia Van Winkle, a native of Linesville, Pa., born Dec. 2, 1879, and the daughter of C. G. and Louise (Smith) Van Winkle, natives of Pennsylvania, now deceased. There were three children in the Van Winkle family : Mrs. Maloney ; Bert, lives at Linesville, Pa. ; and Floyd, who also lives at Linesville, Pa. To W. A. and Clydia (Van Winkle) Maloney have been born two sons : Paul E., born Oct. 9, 1907 ; and Howard William, born Dec. 30, 1909. Mr. Maloney is a Republican and is identified with the Masonic Lodge. He and his family hold membership in the Christian Church and are well and favorably known in their community. D. W. Kingsley, a well known and successful business man of Andover, was born there Oct. 25, 1874, and is the son of A. and Sarah O. (Green) Kingsley. The Kingsley family ranks among the prominent pioneer families of Ashtabula County. A. Kingsley was born in New York, May 30, 1839, the son of Sam and Mary E. (Mason) Kingsley, the former a native of New York and the latter of Ohio. On Nov. 18, 1869, A. Kingsley was married to Miss Sarah O. Green, who was born in Ohio, Feb. 20, 1839. She died Jan.. 5, 1921, leaving three children : Lena, born Jan. 4, 1872, died March 4, 1880 ; D. W., the subject of this sketch ; and C. A., born March 12, 1876, lives at Kent, Ohio. A. Kingsley, who now lives retired at Andover, is a Civil War veteran and a leading pioneer of his community. He served with Company C, 29th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and engaged in many important battles of the war, being wounded severely while in service. Mr. Kingsley is a charter member of the Grand Army of the Republic. He is a Republican and has served as school director for a number of years. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 783 D. W. Kingsley was educated in the schools of Andover and when a young man engaged in farming and stock raising in Ashtabula County. For a number of years he has been interested in the mercantile business at Andover, having engaged in the hardware business there in 1907 and 1912 engaged in the grocery business. He is one of the progressive business men of Andover and does a large volume of business. On Nov. 2, 1913, Mr. Kingsley was married to Miss Claribel E. Tuttle, a native of Andover, born April 1, 1888, and the daughter of Charles T. and Sophia (Phelps) Tuttle. Mrs. Kingsley has a sister, Mrs. Caroline McMichael, who lives at Andover. To Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Kingsley one son was born, Carl William, born May 1, 1915. Mr. Kingsley is a Republican, and attends the Congregational Church. He belongs to the Masonic Lodge. E. W. Haley is a progressive and enterprising merchant of Andover. He was born at Newburgh, Ohio, March 6, 1875, and is the son of J. W. and Malinda (Eggleston) Haley. J. W. Haley was a native of Mantua, Ohio, born Aug. 27, 1835, and his wife was born at Mantua, Ohio, in 1839. They were the parents of the following children: Luna Dickingson, deceased ; Willis, deceased; Edwin, lives at Burton, Ohio ; Cora Patch, lives at Bainbridge, Ohio; E. W., the subject of this sketch ; and Elva Ober, lives at Burton, Ohio. Mr. Haley was a prosperous farmer during his life and he and his wife are now deceased. E. W. Haley attended the public schools of Newburgh, Ohio, and was a student at Hiram College for two years, after which he entered the creamery business at Winham, Ohio, where he remained 10 years. In 1923 Mr. Haley removed to Andover, where he engaged in the grocery business.. He has an up-to-date place of business and already has established a nice business. On July 5, 1900, Mr. Haley was married to Miss Ethel Smith, a native of Auburn, Ohio, born July 24, 1877, and the daughter of Harrison L. and Blanche (Hoard) Smith. Mr. Smith was born in Ohio, July 18, 1852, and was employed on the railroads during his life. His wife, who was born at Auburn, Ohio, Dec. 25, 1857, died Dec. 9, 1890. They were the parents of two children: Mrs. Haley ; and Eva Root, who lives at Northfield, Ohio. To E. W. and Ethel (Smith) Haley have been born two children : Chris- 784 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY tine, born Sept. 20, 1901, a graduate of Middlefield High School in 1919 and now a student at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music ; and Harold Paul, born May 13, 1914. Mr. Haley is an independent voter and he and his family are members of the Congregational Church. He is identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Frank L. Matson, who has been successfully engaged in the jewelry business at Conneaut since 1891, is esteemed throughout Ashtabula County as an excellent citizen. He was born in Conneaut, March 3, 1868, and is the son of C. Frank and Antoinette (Williams) Matson. C. Frank Matson was born in Conneaut in 1834 and was among the pioneer business men of the county, being engaged in the hardware business at Conneaut for a number of years. He served throughout the Civil War. Mr. Matson died Sept. 18, 1911, and his wife died in April of the following year. They had two children: Archie, an engineer on the Nickel Plate Railroad, lives at Massillon, Ohio ; and Frank, the subject of this sketch. Frank L. Matson was educated in the public schools of Conneaut and when a boy became interested in the jewelry business, which has been his life's occupation. He carries a complete line of jewelry, silverware and clocks and has an up-to-date store on Main Street. In 1892 Mr. Matson was married to Miss Louise Eberle, a native of Erie, Pa., and the daughter of John and Louise (Bauman) Eberle, natives of Germany, now deceased. There were four children in the Eberle family: Emelie, Erie, Pa.; Mrs. Matson ; John G., a druggist, lives at Erie, Pa.; and Mary, now the wife of Mr. Matson. To Frank and Louise (Eberle) Matson two children were born : Louis Leon, an electrical engineer, lives in East Cleveland, Ohio ; and John Clark, in business with his father. He is a World War veteran, having enlisted May 25, 1918. He was in the aviation service and was discharged March 28, 1919. Mrs. Matson died in 1906 and 10 years later Mr. Matson was married to his first wife's sister, Miss Mary Eberle. Mr. Matson is a Republican and a member of the Congregational Church. He and his family are well known in the community in which they live. PICTURE OF FRANK L. MATSON HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 785 Hal K. Smiley, a successful and well known merchant of Andover, was born at Kinsman, Ohio, Feb. 3, 1,888, and is the son of Fred M. and Susie E. (Thompson) Smiley. Hal K. Smiley received his education in the public schools and was graduated from Andover High School in 1908, after which he engaged in business with his father. In 1910 a company was organized, which was known as Smiley & Cleland. They are clothiers and have an up-to-date store in Andover. On Oct. 14, 1909, Mr. Smiley was married to Miss Bessie Reed, a native of Andover, born Dec. 14, 1888, and the daughter of Abner and Martha (Gaugh) Reed.. There were eight children in the Reed family: Mamie Ackerman, lives at Ashtabula ; Allie, deceased; Nell Heath, lives at Conneaut ; Georgiana Kain, lives at Ashtabula ; Mrs. Smiley; Ed, lives at Lorain, Ohio; Fred, deceased ; and Floyd, lives at Andover. To Hal K. and Bessie (Reed) Smiley have been born two children: Hallie G., born July 10, 1910; and Floyd Milford, born May 21, 1916. Mr. Smiley is a member of the Masonic Lodge and he and his family belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a progressive and enterprising business man of his community. Dr. H. C. Morrow, an enterprising and successful young dentist of Andover, was born at Linesville, Pa., Dec. 5, 1895, and is the son of Mathew and Elizabeth (Penniman) Morrow. Mathew Morrow was born in Ireland and came to this country with his parents at the age of four years. They located at Irontown, Pa., where Mr. Morrow lived many years. He served during the Civil War with a Pennsylvania company and was wounded. He died in 1899 at the age of 52 years, and his wife, who was born Aug. 25, 1850, died July 15, 1915. They were the parents of the following children: Lloyd, died at the age of 19 years ; Carrie Wilson, lives in Pennsylvania; Elizabeth Little, lives at Greenville, Pa.; Mellie, died at the age of 24 years ; Lola Dennis, lives at Linesville, Pa.; May Kent, lives at Girard, Pa.; Georgia Wallace, lives at West Salem, Ohio; and Dr. H. C., the subject of this sketch. Dr. H. C. Morrow attended the public schools of Linesville, Pa., and after completing a high school course in 1914, entered Western Reserve University at Cleveland, where he studied dentistry. He commenced the practice of his profession at Girard, Ohio, and in 1918 came to Andover, 786 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY where he has since been located. Dr. Morrow has established an excellent practice and is favorably known throughout the county. On July 22, 1918, Mr. Morrow was united in marriage with Miss Sarah McElheney, a native of Franklin, Pa., born April 19, 1898, and the daughter of D. A. and Margaret McElheney. Mr. McElheney is deceased and his widow resides at Franklin, Pa. They had four children : Margaret Thompson, lives at Franklin, Pa.; Emma Camp, lives in Los Angeles, Calif.; Andrew, lives in Los Angeles, Calif. ; and Mrs. Morrow. To Dr. and Mrs. Morrow has been born one daughter, Margaret Ann, born April 15, 1922. Dr. Morrow is identified with the Masonic Lodge and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He and his wife are members of the Congregational Church. E. S. Jerome, well known and successful business man of Andover, is a member of a pioneer family of Ashtabula County. He was born at Jefferson, Ohio, July 27, 1864, and is the son of F. C. and Tempa Ann (Stanley) Jerome. F. C. Jerome, who now lives at Liberty, Ind., was born at Jefferson, Ohio. He followed farming and stock raising successfully for many years and is well known in Ashtabula County. His wife died in 1904. Mr. and Mrs. Jerome were the parents of six children: Flora W. Glasier, li /lives in Washington; E. S., the subject of this sketch; Prosper Warner lives at Muncie, Indiana ; Frank Howard, lives at Muncie, Ind.; William E., lives in Ashtabula ; and Julia Wilson, lives at Liberty, Ind. E. S. Jerome attended the public schools of Jefferson and when a young man engaged in business for himself. He conducted a training stable and was interested in race horses and was a driver of race horses a number of years and later entered the employ of the Standard Oil Company. In 1904 Mr. Jerome became interested in the insurance business, which he has since followed successfully. He has a large fire insurance agency and is doing a general insurance business. In 1918 he became a real estate operator at Andover, and he now conducts this business in connection with his insurance work. Mr. Jerome owns a large farm near Williamsfield, Ohio, and has pure bred Holstein stock. On June 30, 1892, Mr. Jerome was married to Miss Gertrude Gay, a native of Andover, born April 29, 1873, and the daughter of Green C. and Pluma (Woodworth) Gay. There are four children in the Gay family: HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 787 Mrs. Jerome ; Charles, lives in Ashtabula County; Maude Ellis, lives at Andover; and Harry, died in infancy. To Mr. and Mrs. Jerome have been born three children: Edward G., auto salesman, lives in Andover ; Harold and Robert D., who live at Andover. There is one grandchild, Dale M. Jerome. Mr. Jerome is a Republican and belongs to the Masonic Lodge. He has served as a member of the Andover Village Council and is among the substantial citizens of his community. H. F. Lyman, who is successfully engaged in the general merchandise business at Andover, is a member of one of Ohio's oldest families. He was born at Andover, Sept. 17, 1865, and is the son of Franklin S. and Fidelia (Gregory) Lyman. Franklin S. Lyman was born in Ohio in 1829, the son of Joshua M. and Esther (Seymour) Lyman. Joshua M. Lyman was a native of Connecticut, born Nov. 26, 1792, and the son of Francis and Abigail (Coles) Lyman. Francis Lyman, a native of Connecticut, was born in 1755 and died at Andover, Ohio, July 17, 1840. His wife was born in 1760 and died March 23, 1841. They were the parents of the following children: Annie, Sallie, Laura, Ephrius, and Joseph and Joshua M., twins. Joshua M. Lyman was married to Esther Seymour on Sept. 7, 1815. She was born March 14, 1796, and died June 7, 1862. To Joshua M. and Esther (Seymour) Lyman the following children were born : Cornelia A.; Sallie M.; Franklin S., father of the subject of this sketch ; and Adaline. Franklin S. Lyman followed general farming during his life and was also in the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad. He was married first on Nov. 20, 1851, to Miss Jane A. Snow, who was born Nov. 10, 1832, and died June 20, 1860. She was the daughter of Marvin Snow. To this union three children were born: Mark S., lives at Meadville, Pa.; E. K., lives in Cleveland ; and Charles F., deceased. On June 23, 1861, Mr. Lyman was married to Miss Fidelia Gregory, a native of Ashtabula County, born Feb. 2, 1840. To this union the following children were born: Lewis G., born Oct. 28, 1863; H. F., the subject of this sketch; Walter G., born April 22, 1868; and Arthur, born May 27, 1871. Mr. Lyman died Sept. 18, 1894, and his wife died April 1, 1916. H. F. Lyman was reared and educated in Ashtabula County and when a young man learned the carpenter trade, which he followed successfully for 26 years. He was also in the employ of the New York Central Rail- 788 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY road for a number of years. Since 1917 Mr. Lyman has been in business at Andover. He carries a complete line of general merchandise and is also a dealer in gasoline and oils. On Sept. 17, 1887, Mr. Lyman was united in marriage with Miss Anna M. Osborn, a native of Ohio, born May 2, 1868, and the daughter of Clark and Laura A. (Moore) Osborn, both natives of Ohio. Mr. Osborn was born Nov. 22, 1830, and died in 1911. His wife was born May 9, 1835. They were the parents of 10 children, as follows : Daniel and Isabel, died in infancy ; George S., lives at Andover ; Sarah J. Zimmerman, lives at Youngstown, Ohio ; Addie, wife of Frank Osborn, lives in Mahoning County, Cantfield Township, Ohio; Hattie Sweet, lives at Ashtabula; Minnie Hitzelman, lives in Ohio ; Annie Lyman; Lillie Zimmerman ; and Dr. Manning, a surgeon, lives at Youngstown, Ohio. To H. F. and Anna M. (Osborn) Lyman two children were born: Hugh Manning, born July 27, 1891, has one child, Betty E., born Sept. 16, 1915 ; and Clark O., born Nov. 21, 1893, a veteran of the World War, lives at Andover. Politically, Mr. Lyman is a Republican. He is a well known and excellent citizen of Ashtabula County. Clifford A. Childs is a veteran of the World War and a progressive young business man of Conneaut. He was born at West Springfield, Pa., Dec. 31, 1893, and is the son of J. W. and Hattie (Baker) Childs. The Childs family is among the honored pioneer families of Ashtabula County. Cyrus A. Childs, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was born Feb. 29, 1829 in Randolph County, N. Y., and at an early date settled in Ashtabula County, where he engaged in general farming and stock raising on 450 acres of land. To Cyrus A. and Lyda (Ward) Childs the following children were born: W. A., an attorney, now lives retired in Conneaut Township, Ashtabula County; Medy, the widow of Charles Wolcott, lives at Conneaut ; Tennie, married E. E. Ward, lives at Conneaut; J. W., father of the subject of this sketch ; Eddie, married Charles Reink, lives at West Springfield, Pa.; and Birdie, lives at Conneaut. Cyrus A. Childs died Dec. 3, 1902, and his wife died in 1912. J. W. Childs, a well known retired farmer of Ashtabula County, living at Conneaut, is a native of that place. He was married to Miss Ettie Baker, and they have two children: Clifford A., the subject of this sketch ; and M. C., an attorney and justice of the peace, lives at Conneaut. PICTURE OF MR. AND MRS. CYRUS A. CHILDS HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 789 Mr. Childs is identified with the Republican party and he and his family are members of the Christian Church. Clifford A. Childs received his education in the public and high schools of Conneaut and engaged in the contracting business from 1913 until 1917. During the World War he was inducted Nov. 2, 1917 into service and sent to Camp Sherman at Chillicothe, Ohio. He served overseas with the 83rd Division from June 13, 1918, until the time of his discharge, Aug 5, 1919. Mr. Childs has been in his present location at 229 Broad Street, Conneaut, since December, 1916. He conducts a billiard and pool room and is a dealer in cigars and tobacco. On Jan. 22, 1918, Mr. Childs was married to Miss Minnie Halliday, a native of Columbus, Ohio, and the daughter of William and M. (Lock) Halliday. Mr. Halliday is deceased and his wife lives at Conneaut. There are four children in the Halliday family, as follows : Howard, lives in Cleveland ; Robert, a veteran of the World War, lives at Conneaut ; Mrs. Childs ; and Monica, a graduate of Conneaut High School in the class of 1922. To Clifford A. and Minnie (Halliday) Childs have been born two children, as follows : Betty Jane, born Nov. 26, 1921; and Robert Clifford, born April 10, 1924. Mr. Childs is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and the American Legion. He is a member of the Christian Church and his wife is a member of the St. Paul Episcopal Church. They are favorably known in their community. O. N. Baker, manager of the Hermes-Groves Dairy Company of Pittsburgh, at Andover, is among the progressive business men of Ashtabula County. He was born at Leon, Ohio, Aug. 1, 1884, the son of O. P. and Catherine (Brown) Baker. Mr. and Mrs. Baker, who now reside at Andover, have three children: O. M., the subject of this sketch ; Carl, at home ; and Clarence, lives at Andover. O. N. Baker attended the public schools of Leon, Ohio, and after engaging in the dairy business in that town for a number of years, he removed to Andover in 1914, where he was appointed manager of the Hermes-Groves Dairy Company, a Pittsburgh concern. The Andover branch of this company has a capacity of 60,000 pounds per day and a refrigeration capacity daily of 50 tons. It does a large volume of business and is prepared to supply the Pittsburgh plant at any time. Condensed milk is among its many products. 790 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY On July 18, 1909, Mr. Baker was married to Miss Lulu White, a native of Andover Township, Ashtabula County, born April 15, 1890, and the daughter of Ellsworth and Zora White, residents of Andover and the parents of the following children: Earl,. deceased; Flossie Martin; Mrs. Baker ; Ordie ; and Charles. To O. M. and Lulu (White) Baker have been born two children: Marion, born July 13, 1911; and Pauline, born April 11, 1918. Mr. Baker is identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and is a substantial member of his community. F. M. Wilder is a pioneer business man of Andover and a member of one of Ashtabula County's prominent families. He was born in Andover Township, Ashtabula County, April 8, 1855, and is the son of Henry and Matilda (Remington) Wilder. Henry Wilder was born in Connecticut, July 3, 1824, the son of Joseph and Anne (Gillett) Wilder, who settled in Ashtabula County with their family in 1832. Joseph Wilder was a shoemaker, music teacher and farmer, and became a leading citizen of his day. His son, Henry, also became a successful farmer. His first wife, Matilda Remington, died at the age of 27 years, leaving a son, F. M., the subject of this sketch. Later, Mr. Wilder was married to Mrs. Emily (Slater) Snow, and to this union a daughter was born, Anna G. Lyman, who lives in Cleveland. F. M. Wilder received his education in the district schools of Andover Township and began life as a farmer on the home place. He engaged in the undertaking and furniture business at West Andover in 1876, and conducted the two together successfully until 1919, when he discontinued the furniture business. On Feb. 6, 1879, Mr. Wilder, was united in marriage with Miss Clara L. Perry, a native of West Andover, born Aug. 26, 1854, and the daughter of Benjamin F. and Nora A. (Lyman) Perry. Mr. and Mrs. Perry were the parents of five children: Mrs. Wilder ; Furman, deceased; Judge B. F., lives at Jefferson, Ohio ; Mary E. Ives, lives at Geneva, Ohio ; and Marshie L. Hill, lives in Cleveland. To Mr. and Mrs. Wilder have been born three children, as follows: Marjorie N., born Dec. 29, 1879, at home with parents ; H. R., born Aug. 10, 1883, died Nov. 15, 1916, and Laura M. Powell, born May 13, 1886, lives at Conneaut and has a daughter, Marjorie Powell, born June 17, 1913. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 791 Mr. Wilder is a Republican and has served as school director and township trustee. He is well and favorably known throughout Ashtabula County, where he has spent his entire life. T. L. Wade, deceased, was a leading farmer and prominent citizen of Ashtabula County for many years. He was born in Massachusetts and in 1840 came to Ashtabula County with his parents and located on the present Wade farm in Andover Township. T. L. Wade was married at Andover to Miss Augusta Betts, also a native of Massachusetts, and to this union the following children were born: Marcia A., lives on the home place ; Mrs. Ellen M. Schuyler, Colfax, deceased; and S. M., deceased. Miss Marcia A. Wade was born on the farm where she now lives, Oct. 4, 1840. During her life she has engaged extensively in dairy farming and has met with unusual success. Miss Wade now lives retired on her farm. Miss Wade is among the interesting pioneers of Ashtabula County. L. W. Allen, one of the progressive farmers and stockmen of Andover Township, was born at Colebrook, Ohio, April 21, 1873, and is the son of William E. and Sarah M. (Fobes) Allen. William E. Allen was a native of Ashtabula County, born Dec. 24, 1833, and the son of Robert Allen. He became a prosperous farmer and was a substantial citizen of his community. Mr. Allen died Feb. 7, 1903. and his wife, who was born May 25, 1838, died in 1908. They were the parents of 14 children, as follows: Robert W., deceased; Ella M., lives at Colebrook, Ohio; Alice Gertrude, lives in Florida ; Laura E., lives at Providence, R. I.; Rhoda A., deceased; William Edward, deceased; Frederick, Rhode Island; Emma, deceased; L. W., the subject of this sketch; John M., lives at Colebrook, Ohio ; James Lyle, lives in Wayne Township, Ashtabula County ; Edmund, Wayne Township ; Bernice B. Blanchard, Wayne Center, and Jessie Dodge, Clintonville, Wis. L. W. Allen grew up on his father's farm and attended the district schools of Ashtabula County. For several years he was engaged as a grocery clerk and also followed the carpenter trade. Mr. Allen has lived on his present farm in Andover Township for the past two years. He has 792 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY a well improved farm, which is equipped with excellent buildings and facilities for caring for the stock. On Nov. 18, 1901, Mr. Allen was married to Miss Elmina Elizabeth Dodge, a native of Wayne Township, Ashtabula County, born Sept. 14, 1882, and the daughter of Albert and Elizabeth Dodge. To this union one son has been born, W. Edward, March 7, 1903, lives at home. Mr. Allen is a Republican and a member of the Congregational church. Hiram P. Hawkins, now living retired at Conneaut, is among the representative and highly respected citizens of Ashtabula County. He was born in Erie County, Pa., March 22, 1838, and is the son of Uriah and Sarah Ann (Peake) Hawkins. Uriah Hawkins was born at Providence, R. I., July 30, 1808, the son of George Washington and Avis (Sheldon) Hawkins. Uriah Hawkins was a prominent -citizen of Ashtabula County for many years. After spending his boyhood in Providence, R. I., he went to Otsego County, N. Y., where he became a prosperous mill owner. He lost his fortune in 1837 and the same year came to Erie County, Pa., where he remained until 1851. Mr. Hawkins then came to Kingsville, Ohio, where he served as justice of the peace and practiced law. He was elected a representative to the legislature in Ashtabula County in 1855 and served for two years. He then engaged in general farming and stock raising until the time of his death, April 16, 1875. His wife died in 1902 at the age of 92 years. Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins were the parents of the following children: Josephine, died Feb. 2, 1858 ; Hiram P., the subject of this sketch ; Jerome B., died at the Soldier's Home in Sandusky, Ohio ; Sanford, lives in East St. Louis, Ill. ; and Sarah Jane, deceased. Hiram P. Hawkins was educated in the schools of Kingsville, Ohio, and began life as a farmer and stock raiser with his father. He then became interested in timber land in northern Michigan, where he purchased 160 acres of land. Mr. Hawkins has had varied business interests during his life and was the owner of several pieces of city property, and now owns the Hiram Hawkins business building where he resides in Conneaut. On Oct. 24, 1860, Mr. Hawkins was united in marriage with Miss Martha Stevens, a native of Erie County, Pa., born June 7, 1842, and the daughter of Isaac B. and Phoebe (Burton) Hawkins, natives of New PICTURE OF HIRAM P. AND MARTHA STEVENS HAWKINS HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 793 York and Pennsylvania, respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Stevens, now deceased, were the parents of the following children: Nancy, deceased ; Mrs. Hawkins, deceased ; Frank, deceased ; and John, Janesville, Wis. To Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins 10 children were born: Ina, Gertrude, Ernest, Uriah and Martha, all deceased; Jessie, lives in Conneaut with her father ; Harry and Robert, owners of the Empire Varnish Company in Cleveland ; and Lewis, employed by the May Company of Cleveland. Mrs. Martha Hawkins died March 22, 1921 and is buried in Geneva cemetery, Geneva, Ohio. Mr. Hawkins is a Republican, a member of the Episcopal Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge. The Hawkins family is well and favorably known throughout the community. E. L. Watson is a successful breeder of pure bred stock and a well known farmer of Ashtabula County. He is a native of Morgan County, Ohio, born Oct. 21, 1874, and the son of William and Mary (Jordan) Watson. William Watson, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War and a prominent citizen of Morgan County, Ohio. He served with Company I, 62nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry, under General Grant, and was wounded in battle. Mr. Watson died Nov. 6, 1883, and his widow now resides with her son E. L. Watson. She was the daughter of Jacob and Susie (McBride) Jordon. To William and Mary (Jordon) Watson three children were born: E. L., the subject of this sketch; Jessie, lives in Morgan County, Ohio ; and Fred, lives in Ohio. E. L. Watson received his education in the district schools and has always followed farming. He has lived on his present farm in Andover Township since March 15, 1914, and owns one of the fine dairy farms of the township. Mr. Watson specializes in the breeding of pure bred dairy stock and has won many premiums at various fairs. In 1924 at the Jefferson Fair he received 11 first premiums, as well as other prizes on his stock. On Oct. 9, 1901, Mr. Watson was married to Miss Edith Bowman, a native of Washington County, Ohio, born Jan. 24, 1878, and the daughter of Henry and Rachael (Crew) Bowman, natives of Ohio. There were four children in the Bowman family, as follows: Joseph, lives in Ohio ; Elizabeth Lovell ; Mrs. Watson; and Howard D., lives at Plain City, Ohio. To E. L. and Edith (Bowman) Watson have been born three children, as 794 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY follows: W. Claire, born July 25, 1902, lives in Ashtabula ; F. Dale, born Dec. 12, 1904 ; and Helen J., born March 1, 1907. Politically, Mr. Watson is a Republican. He and his family are members of the Methodist church, and the Watson family has always been one of the highly esteemed families of Ashtabula County. George L. Marvin ranks among the leading and successful stockmen of Ashtabula County. He owns a well improved farm in Andover Township, and is extensively known as a breeder of pure bred Shorthorn-cattle. Mr. Marvin was born on his present farm in Andover Township, Jan. 30, 1870, and is the son of James and Mary E. (Lynn) Marvin. The Marvin family are among the old settlers of Ashtabula County, having settled in Andover Township at an early date. James Marvin was born near Andover, March 16, 1824, the son of Sylvanus and Fear (Smith) Marvin. Sylvanus Marvin engaged in stock raising on his farm and originated the Lawson strain of Shorthorn cattle in 1820, which is still bred on the Marvin farm. James Marvin, like his father, became a prominent stockman of his day and raised some of the finest cattle in the county. He died May 3, 1912, and his wife died May 5, 1903. She was a native of Pennsylvania. To James and Mary E. (Lynn) Marvin four children were born, as follows ; Vania, wife of W. H. Brown, lives at Andover ; Edna French, died in 1913 ; Clinton J., lives at Andover ; and George L., the subject of this sketch. After completing his schooling in 1891, George L. Marvin engaged in farming and stock raising on the home place. At the present time he has 40 head of pure bred Shorthorn cattle on his place, including "Ireby Lad- die" No. 926075, "Lady Villa" No. 485445, "Starlight" No. 92732, and "Lady Sale" No. 1412838. Mr. Marvin has shipped his stock throughout the country and from year to year buyers return to his farm to purchase cattle from him. He has made many exhibits at different fairs. On Feb. 18, 1896, Mr. Marvin was united in marriage with Miss Chloe Duty Campbell, who was born Feb. 1, 1873, at Espyville, Pa., the daughter of George C. and Mandana '(Hollister) Campbell, natives of Pennsylvania and early settlers of Ohio. Mr. Campbell was born Oct. 27, 1835, and died Jan. 16, 1920. His wife was born May 13, 1841, and now lives at Espyville, Pa. They were the parents of the following children: Jessie, wife of Edgar Collins, lives at Espyville, Pa.; Elton, died in 1919 ; HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 795 Fred, lives at Espyville, Pa.; Nellie, married H. H. Line, lives at Kent, Ohio; Mrs. Marvin ; and Albert B., conducts a general store, lives at Espyville, Pa. To George L. and Chloe (Campbell) Marvin have been born two children: J. W., born May 22, 1904; and Shirley M., born March 28, 1910. Mr. Marvin is a Republican, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and is a very active member of the Grange Lodge, of which he is trustee of Lodge No. 1468. He is a capable and industrious man, who is highly esteemed in his neighborhood. B. F. Ayers, a leading farmer and stockman of Andover Township, is a member of one of the first families that settled in Ashtabula County. He was born at Linesville, Pa., in 1848, and is the son of Eli and Adeline (Collemay) Ayers. Eli Ayers was born in Trenton, N. J., June 5, 1809, and died Sept. 9, 1885. He was a farmer and at an early date settled at Linesville, Pa., where he reared his family of eight children, as follows : Milton, Mary, Nelson and Arminda, all deceased ; B. F., the subject of this sketch ; Naomi and Lavera, both deceased ; and Wesley, who lives at Conneaut, Ohio. Adeline (Collemay) Ayers was born in 1817 and died in 1862. Mr. Ayers was later married to Mary Pennell, and to this union one child was born, Elmer Ayers, who now lives in Tennessee. B. F. Ayers attended school at Linesville, Pa., and when he was 16 years of age he settled at Andover, where he was employed in a cheese factory. Four years later he engaged in general farming and stock raising, in which pursuit he has been successfully engaged since. He owns 50 acres. On Aug. 27, 1870, Mr. Ayers was married to Miss Minnie Stillman, a native of Ohio, born June 23, 1851, and the daughter of Alva and Alma (Mack) Stillman, natives of Andover. Mr. Stillman was born Feb. 21, 1825, and his wife was born April 2, 1826, both now deceased. They were the parents of the following children : Delbert, lives at Andover ; Mrs. Ayers ; and Eddie, deceased. To B. F. and Minnie (Stillman) Ayers two children were born: Alma, wife of Roy Gove, born March 22, 1871, and she has three children: Iven, Glenn, and George ; and Howard E., born Jan. 30, 1875, died May 1, 1919. Politically, Mr. Ayers is a Republican. The Ayers family are well known and among the substantial citizens of the county. 796 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Dorance Gary, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War and an honored pioneer of Ashtabula County. He was born in New York, June 9, 1828, and when a young man came to Pennsylvania and settled on a farm near West Springfield. He later removed to Conneaut, Ohio, where he became a well known contractor of road grading. On May 30, 1849, Mr. Gary was married to Miss Susan Akerly, a native of New York State, born Nov. 30, 1830. She died in 1900. To this union six children were born, as follows: Achsa, died April 24, 1850 ; Ashley, died Sept. 25, 1875 ; Anna, born Feb. 18, 1854, lives at Conneaut ; Fred, born Oct. 23, 1855, lives in Chicago ; John, born Aug. 8, 1859, died in 1924; and Estelle, born June 15, 1863, married William D. Hewitt, lives at West Main Road, Conneaut, Ohio. During the Civil War Mr. Gary served with an Ohio regiment during the entire period of the war. He was a Democrat and a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. Mr. Gary died in 1900. Miss Anna Gary lives at 365 Main Street, and is well known in Ashtabula County, where she has spent her entire life. She is a member of the Congregational church. J. R. Clark, who conducts a general merchandise store at Simons in Williamsfield Township, is a substantial and well known citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born at Kingsville, Ohio, Dec. 10, 1869, and is the son of Joseph H. and Grace A. (Smith) Clark. Joseph H. Clark, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was born in Lawrence County, Pa., Nov. 9, 1836, and the son of John K. Clark, who was a soldier of the Revolution. Joseph H. Clark's parents located in Williamsfield Township in 1838 and became leading citizens of that community. He served with Company B, 23rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry, throughout the Civil War and died Oct. 1, 1920. His wife, who was born March 6, 1836, died Aug. 2, 1919. She was a native of Ashtabula County and the daughter of Daniel and Mary (Reed) Smith, who settled in Ohio in 1815. To Joseph H. and Grace A. (Smith) Clark three children were born, as follows: Elizabeth, married on Feb. 25, 1914, to D. W. Renner, and they live in Williamsfield Township ; J. R., the subject of this sketch ; and Mary E., who lives with her sister, Mrs. Renner. J. R. Clark was reared and educated in Williamsfield Township and for a number of years engaged in dairy farming. He has owned his store PICTURE OF DORANCE GARY HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 797 at Simons since 1897 and has a complete and up-to-date stock of general merchandise and has been postmaster here since President McKinley's administration, who appointed him. On June 15, 1897, Mr. Clark was united in marriage with Miss Catherine DeArment, a native of Pennsylvania, and the daughter of James and Evelyn DeArment. To Mr. and Mrs. Clark two children have been born: Grace E., a teacher, lives at home ; and Harry, lives in Cleveland. Politically, Mr. Clark is a Republican. He and his family are members of the Congregational Church and are highly esteemed members of their community. J. H. Sparling, well known as a breeder of pure bred stock, is the owner of 350 acres of good farm land in Andover Township. He is a native of Washington County, Ohio, born March 26, 1865, and the son of G. W. and Eliza (Hewson) Sparling. G. W. Sparling came to this country from Ireland with his parents and settled on a farm in Washington County, Ohio. They located in Ohio in 1845 and became prominent farmers. Mr. Sparling died in 1895 and his wife died in 1910. They were the parents of five children: Sarah Moore, deceased; Mattie, lives at Clarksburg, W. Va.; J. H., the subject of this sketch ; Josie, Henderson, Md. ; and J. B., lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. J. H. Sparling spent his boyhood on the home place and received his education in the district schools of Washington County. A year after his marriage he removed to Noble County, Ohio, where he farmed successfully for 18 years. Mr. Sparling in 1908 located on his present farm in Andover Township, which is well improved. He is a breeder of pure bred Holstein stock and also an extensive shipper of stock. Recently, Mr. Sparling sold a cow in Wisconsin for 83,150.00. On Feb. 20, 1890, Mr. Sparling was married to Miss Julia Gracy, a native of Washington County, Ohio, born May 2, 1867, and the daughter of Joseph and Lou Gracy, both now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Sparling have seven children, as follows : W. E., lives at Conneaut; Ethel, wife of J. J. Eastlake, lives at Andover ; Edith, wife of H. S. Bowden, lives in Ashtabula; Encil, married Miss Grace Thorne, lives at home; May, wife of W. H. Hopkins, lives in Ashtabula County ; Helen, married Homer Drake, lives in Oklahoma; and Pauline, at home. Mr. Sparling is a Democrat, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and belongs to the Knights of Pythias. He has served as presi- 798 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY dent of the Farm Bureau for four years and as vice-president three years Mr. Sparling and his family stand high in the community and have many friends and acquaintances. Aimee Greene Abbott ranks among the well known and highly esteemed women of Ashtabula County. She is a native of Andover, born Jan. 1, 1873, and the daughter of Elmer and Lucretia (Lindsley) Greene. Elmer Greene was born in Cherry Valley Township, Ashtabula County Nov. 23, 1840, and was a leading attorney of the county for more than 50 years. He attended Grand River College and Chicago University, after which he began the practice of his profession at Freeport, Ill. Nine years later he removed to Andover, where he spent the remainder of his life. Mr. Greene was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a prominent citizen of his community during his life. He served as president of the board of education for nine years and also as justice of the peace. Mr. and Mrs. Greene, both now deceased, were the parents of one child, Aimee, the subject of this sketch. Aimee (Greene) Abbott was educated in the schools of Andover and attended Jefferson Institute, after which she engaged in teaching at Williamsfield and Andover. Mrs. Abbott was later graduated from a New England university in Boston. On Jan. 30, 1900, Miss Greene was united in marriage with Charles E. Abbott, a native of New York, born March 27, 1860. They have two adopted children: Ruth Thompson, who lives in New York ; and Gregory Jett, who is now with the navy. Mrs. Abbott is a member of the Congregational Church. She has traveled throughout the world extensively and is a magazine writer of note. F. P. Swift, deceased, was among the substantial and highly esteemed citizens of Ashtabula County. He was born in Pennsylvania, Nov. 19, 1852, and was the son of Charles and Maria (Waters) Swift. At the age of 24 years Mr. Swift came to Ashtabula County and engaged in general farming and stock raising in Williamsfield Township. He died Feb. 18, 1920. On March 11, 1877, Mr. Swift was united in marriage with Miss Nellie Barnes, a native of Ashtabula County, born Dec. 25, 1858, and the daugh- HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 799 ter of John and Charlotte (Leonard) Barnes, the former a native of Ohio and the latter of Massachusetts. Mr. Barnes was born June 14, 1823, and died at the age of 57 years. His wife was born Aug. 27, 1824, and died March 24, 1907. There were four children in the Barnes family, as follows : Judson, deceased; Ella, deceased ; Mrs. Swift ; and Abbie, lives in Ashtabula. By a former marriage, Mrs. Barnes had a son, Lucius Phelps. To F. P. and Nellie (Barnes) Swift four children were born, as follows : Cassius, born Sept. 26, 1881, died Feb. 2, 1913; Lottie, deceased ; Charles, lives near the home place ; and Claridon, at home. Cassius Swift left five children: Thalia, Lyle, Hubert, Nellie and Marybelle. Mrs. Nellie Swift has many friends and the Swift family ranks among the representative citizens of Ashtabula County. George E. Thurber, deceased, was a well known farmer and substantial citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born at Colebrook, Ohio, Nov. 8, 1860, and was the son of Silas and Emily (Phelps) Thurber. George E. Thurber was always a farmer and met with success in his agricultural pursuits. He died. July 26, 1913, and the farm is now operated by his widow and son. On March 5, 1881, Mr. Thurber was united in marriage with Miss Carrie Twitchell, a native of Williamsfield Township, Ashtabula County, born Feb. 1, 1861, and the daughter of George and Harriet (Waters) Twitchell. Mr. Twitchell was a native of Andover Township, Ashtabula County, and a prosperous farmer. His wife was a native of Erie County, Pa., born Feb. 20, 1840. They had two children: Frank, lives at Andover ; and Mrs. Thurber. To George E. and Carrie (Twitchell) Thurber four children were born, as follows: Watson, lives at Williamsfield, Ohio ; Jessie, married Arthur Johnson, lives at Ashtabula; Harriet, wife of Clyde Bush, lives at Kinsman, Ohio; and 0. K., born Feb. 1, 1891, lives near the home place in Williamsfield Township. Watson Thurber has six children: Gladys, Frank, George, Charles, Claude, and David. Jessie has two children, Paul and Milo. Harriet has three children: Carl, Bessie and Thomas. 0. K. Thurber has two children, Dorothy and Mildred Thurber. Mrs. Thurber is a member of the Christian Church, as was also her husband, and the Thurber family are well known and among the substantial citizens of their community.