(RETURN TO THE TITLE PAGE) 800 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY John Joseph Brown, a well known and successful citizen of Conneaut, Was born at Wesleyville, Pa., April 21, 1869, and is the son of Nicholas and Miss (Barrett) Brown. Nicholas Brown was a native of Canada and an early settler of Wesleyville, Pa., where he was employed by the New York Central Railroad for many years. He was a Democrat and member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Brown died Feb. 12, 1874, and his wife died in 1912. They were the parents of the following children : Edward, deceased; William, a conductor on the Pennsylvania Railroad, lives at Erie, Pa.; Mary, born Feb. 28, 1864, died Feb. 12, 1874 ; Anna, married Luke Burns, lives at Erie, Pa.; John Joseph, the subject of this sketch ; Lena, the widow of William Francisco, lives in Cleveland ; and James Nicholas, died Oct. 14, 1906. John Joseph Brown received his education in the schools of Erie, Pa., and when a young man learned telegraphy. In 1883 he entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad as telegraph operator and the following year went with the Nickel Plate Railroad. In 1892 he was promoted to train dispatcher and five years later came to Conneaut, where he has since been employed in that capacity. On Sept. 21, 1890, Mr. Brown was married to Miss Emma Booth, a native of Ashtabula County, and a daughter of T. N. and Tillie (Wilson) Booth. Mr. Booth was a captain on the Great Lakes for a number of years and later in life owned and operated the American House in Ashtabula. He died in 1909, and his wife died Feb. 28, 1920. They were the parents of the following children: Sylvia, married W. M. Smith, lives in Ashtabula ; Rose, married William R. Bonnell, retired engineer, lives in Ashtabula County; Thomas L. deceased; Mrs. Brown; and Ida, married R. Saunders, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Brown have no children. Mr. Brown is a Democrat and a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Brown is a member of the Methodist Church. Charles D. Camp, a well known and highly respected citizen of Williamsfield, who is engaged in general farming and conducts a garage, is a native of Ashtabula County. He was born on a farm in Wayne Township, June 29, 1874, and is the son of W. E. and Hulda (Justin) Camp. W. E. Camp, also a native of Ashtabula County, was born in Wayne Township, Aug. 24, 1843, and is the son of Cyrus and Eliza (Forbes) Camp. Cyrus Camp was born in Connecticut, May 16, 1795, and came PICTURE OF JOHN JOSEPH BROWN HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 801 to Ohio in 1820, locating on a farm in Wayne Township, Ashtabula County. He died Dec. 12, 1876, and his wife died Dec. 11, 1865. They had seven children, of whom four are now living: W. E., father of the subject of this sketch ; George R., lives in Michigan ; Sarah Ann, lives in New York ; and Rachael, lives at St. Paul, Minn. When W. E. Camp was 10 years of age he attended the 50th anniversary celebration of Wayne Township and since that time has attended its 60th and 75th anniversaries. He cast his first vote for Abraham Lincoln and has always taken a keen interest in the affairs of his community. Mr. Camp has been a member of the Congregational Church for 50 years and is among the honored pioneers of Ashtabula County. On March 1, 1866, W. E. Camp was united in marriage with Miss Hulda Justin, a native of Colebrook, Ohio, born July 30, 1848, and to this union three children were born: William Edward, born Dec. 26, 1869, lives at Williamsfield ; Charles David, born June 29, 1874, the subject of this sketch; and Alma H. Cook, lives at West Andover, Ohio. Mrs. Camp died Feb. 11, 1923. Charles D. Camp was educated in the district schools of Wayne Township and spent his boyhood on his father's farm. He was rural mail carrier from 1904 until 1920 when he resigned, having carried the mail from West Williamsfield over a route of 29 miles for 16 years. He then engaged in farming, in a way, on his 13 acres of land at the south edge of Williamsfield Village, where he also conducts a garage, selling gas, oils, tires and other allied products. On Dec. 24, 1894, Mr. Camp was married to Miss Kate Cordelia Cook, a native of Ohio, born Oct. 16, 1871, and the daughter' of George B. and Mernia (Ives) Cook. Mr. Cook was born in Ohio, Oct. 4, 1834, and died April 4, 1909. His wife was born Sept. 26, 1834, and died Feb. 8, 1914. Mr. and Mrs. Cook celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1908, and they were the parents of the following children: William H., lives at Ashtabula ; Mary Warner, lives in New Lyme Township, Ashtabula County ; Laura Day, lives at Orwell, Ohio ; George D., lives in Cleveland; Mrs. Camp ; and Clayton Ives, lives at West Andover, Ohio. To Charles D. and Cordelia (Cook) Camp have been born nine children, as follows : James F., born Dec. 25, 1895, a veteran of the World War, lives at Cleveland and has one son, Kenneth ; Gertrude L., born Dec. 8, 1896, died June 25, 1897 ; Clara M. Hayes, lives at Warren, Ohio, born March 8, 1898, and she has four children, Robert L., Ruth E., Leta and Charles ; Charles Clay- 802 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY ton, born Feb. 20, 1902 ; Lyle E., born Dec. 13, 1904 ; Gerald B., born Feb. 14, 1908, died in infancy; Virgil L., born Dec. 3, 1911, at home; Russell V., born June 20, 1916, died in infancy; and Agnes, born Feb. 18, 1918. Mr. Camp is a member of the Congregational Church and belongs to the Masonic lodge. He is one of the progressive and substantial citizens of Ashtabula County. S. B. Ford is a leading stockman of Williamsfield Township and a member of one of Ashtabula County's oldest families. He was born on the farm where he now lives, in April, 1863, and is the son of Benjamin and Julia (Fenn) Ford. Benjamin Ford was born on the present Ford farm in Williamsfield Township, and his father, Joseph Ford, was also born there in 1819. It was originally a small log cabin, and has been enlarged and remodeled into a fine homestead. Benjamin Ford followed general farming and stock raising, but died at the age of 38 years. His wife lived to the age of 74 years and is now deceased. To Benjamin and Julia (Fenn) Ford five children were born, as follows: Starr A., lives in Ashtabula; Eva, deceased; Clinton H., lives in Williamsfield Township ; S. B., the subject of this sketch ; and Grace, died in infancy. S. B. Ford has always been a farmer. He was educated in the district schools of his native township and at an early age became interested in stock raising. Mr. Ford is well known as a breeder of pure bred stock, most of which is registered. He specializes in dairy stock, and trotting horses. On Dec. 30, 1893, Mr. Ford was married to Miss Sarah M. Fee, a native of Colebrook, Ohio, born Oct. 31, 1873, and the daughter of Thomas and Maria (Hill) Fee, natives of Ireland, and early settlers of Colebrook. Mr. Fee was born Aug. 2, 1826, and died June 7, 1914, and his wife who was born July 27, 1830, died Aug. 15, 1886. They were the parents of the follOWing children: Mary Ann, deceased ; Robert Henry, lives at Orwell, Ohio ; Eliza Jane, widOW of S. N. Smith, lives at Colebrook, Ohio; William W., lives at Twinsburg, Ohio and Mrs. Ford. To S. B. and Sarah M. (Fee) Ford have been born four children, as follows : Elizabeth Davidson, born Oct. 23, 1895; Evelyn, born July 6, 1902, died Jan. 12, 1903 ; Eleanor, married Prof. B. M. Roland, born Nov. 2, 1903, lives in Williamsfield ; and Grace, born March 29, 1915, at home. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 803 Mr. Ford is a Democrat and he and his family hold membership in the Congregational Church, and are highly esteemed citizens of their community. W. W. Bullard, a leading farmer and stockman of Richmond Town. ship, and the owner of 236 acres of well improved land, was born on the farm where he now lives, April 9, 1868, and is the son of W. H. and Sallie L. (Slater) Bullard. W. H. Bullard, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War and a prominent citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born in Massachusetts, Jan. 6, 1829, the son of Seth Bullard. In 1833 the Bullard family came to this county and settled on a farm near Kingsville. W. H. Bullard engaged in farming and stock raising during his life and met with marked success. He volunteered for service during the Civil War on Oct. 7, 1862, and served with Company B, 6th Ohio Cavalry, under Capt. George Dickinson. Mr. Bullard took part in many important battles of the war and was discharged with the rank of captain, Aug. 20, 1865. The following year he purchased the present farm in Richmond Township, where he spent the remainder of his life. He died Feb. 24, 1915, and his wife is also deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Bullard were the parents of the following children: Rollin Ear, deceased ; Charlotte L. Russell, lives on the home place; H. M., lives at Andover ; W. W., the subject of this sketch ; and Carl, lives in California. W. W. Bullard has always lived in Richmond Township. He was educated in the district schools and attended Salem High School. Mr. Bullard is widely known as a breeder of pure bred stock and specializes in the breeding of Holstein cattle. He is president of the Holstein Association and secretary of the Dairyman's Co-operative Sales Company. On Sept. 29, 1892, Mr. Bullard was married to Miss Gretia L. Baldwin, a native of Pennsylvania, who died April 13, 1899, leaving two children: Paul H., born July 13, 1894, lives in California ; and Stanley W., born April 21, 1896. On Nov. 10, 1904, Mr. Bullard was married the second time to Miss Charlotte Flemming, a native of Adamsville, Pa., and to this union one child was born, Allen F., born Oct. 3, 1907. Both of Mr. Ballard's sons, Paul H. and Stanley W., are veterans of the World War. Mr. Bullard is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The Bullard family has always been progressive, public spirited, and citizens of real worth. 804 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Anton Bjerstedt, a well known and successful merchant of Conneaut, was a native of Sweden. He was born March 8, 1872, and is the son of Alfred and Martha (Rasmus) Bjerstedt, natives of Sweden, where they now reside. They have six children: Edward, lives in Ashtabula ; Carl, lives in Sweden ; Anton, the subject of this sketch; Hannah, married Axel Fagstrom, lives in Sweden; Martin, lives in Sweden; and Brewer, lives in Ashtabula. Anton Bjerstedt came to this country in 1890 and lived at Wilcox, Pa., for ten years, after which he removed to Conneaut. He is in the bakery business and is located at 225 Broad Street, where he has an extensive trade. In 1900, Mr. Bjerstedt was married to Miss Mary Retola, a native of Finland, and to this union three children have been born: Henry, deceased ; Carl and Anton, who are engaged in business with their father. Mrs. Bjerstedt died in 1908. Mr. Bjerstedt is a Republican and a member of Grace Lutheran Church. He belongs to the I. O. O. F. Lodge 773, Encampment, Conneaut and the Canton at Ashtabula, Ohio. J. L. Peck, a stone mason of Richmond Township, is a native of Ashtabula County. He was born at Williamsfield, May 19, 1848, and is the son of E. O. and Laura (Bartholomew) Peck. The Peck family is among the oldest families of Ashtabula County, E. O. Peck having farmed in Richmond Township for many years. He served as justice of the peace for 25 years and also as county commissioner. Mr. Peck was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and belonged to the Masonic lodge. Mr. and Mrs. Peck, deceased, were the parents of the following children: E. O., D. B., Samuel, all deceased ; J. L., the subject of this sketch; M. C., lives in Richmond Township ; Luella Parker, lives at Ashtabula Harbor, Ohio; Charles, lives in Ashtabula ; Dudley, lives in Cleveland ; Mina, deceased; and one child died in infancy. J. L. Peck was educated in the district schools of Richmond Township and when a young man learned the mason trade, which he has worked at successfully for over 50 years. He has lived on his present farm of 14 acres since 1911. In the 55 years that Mr. Peck has done stone masonry, he relates that he has put up more cobblestone than any other mason in the state. He also has done mason work in other states. PICTURE OF ANTON BJERSTEDT HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 805 Since the Civil War Mr. Peck has been, during the fall and winter months, trapping and hunting and has been successful in that line of work. In 1893 he began work in the Lorain Steel Works as a gate-man and worked there seven years. In 1869 Mr. Peck was married to Miss Ophelia Turner, a native of Richmond Township, and to this union three children were born: R. B., lives at Jefferson, Ohio ; Nina, lives in Virginia ; and Stiles, lives in Cleveland. In 1911 Mr. Peck was married the second time to Mrs. Elizabeth Price, a native of England. By her former marriage, Mrs. Peck had three children: Marie, lives in Pennsylvania ; Daniel Price, lives in Richmond Township, Ashtabula County ; and Richard Price, lives at Andover, and is a World War veteran. Mr. Peck is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is one of the substantial citizens of his community and has a host of friends. L. T. Yates, one of the progressive farmers and stockmen of Richmond Township, was born on the farm where he now lives, Dec. 19, 1871, and is the son of M. and Lydia (Marriman) Yates. M. Yates, deceased, was a prominent farmer of Richmond Township for many years. He was born in that township, July 9, 1840, and lived in Ashtabula County during his entire life. In 1860 he was married to Miss Lydia Marriman, a native of Pennsylvania, born in 1840, and to this union two children were born: Ella, deceased ; and L. T., the subject of this sketch. Mr. Yates died Feb. 12, 1915, and his wife died Jan. 12, 1910. L. T. Yates attended the public schools and took a business course at Ada, Ohio. He has always been interested in farming and owns a well improved farm of 155 acres in Richmond Township. Mr. Yates specializes in dairy farming and has 20 head of pure bred Holstein cows. On Dec. 15, 1898, Mr. Yates was married to Miss Jessie Weir, a native of Richmond Township, born Aug. 11, 1876, and the daughter of John and Maxine (Frey) Weir. Mr. Weir was a native of Scotland, born Nov. 22, 1833. At the age of 14 years he came to this country with his parents and located at Johnson, Ohio. He served throughout the Civil War and died Dec. 8, 1923. His wife died July 8, 1918. Mr. and Mrs. Weir were the parents of the follOWing children : Adelbert, Robert, and William, all 806 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY deceased ; Mrs. Yates ; May Leonard, lives at Williamsfield, Ohio ; and Maggie, died in infancy. To L. T. and Jessie (Weir) Yates have been born five children, as follows: Howell A., born March 30, 1900, lives in Richmond Township ; John M., born June 1, 1902, at home ; Ella A., born May 9, 1904 ; Leota L., born March 7, 1908, a student ; and Marjorie W., born Feb. 5, 1922. In politics Mr. Yates is identified with the Republican party. He is a member of the Church of Christ. Mr. Yates is an industrious and energetic farmer, highly esteemed in his neighborhood. Clyde Inman is an enterprising and successful young farmer of Richmond Township. He is a native of Ashtabula County, born at Dorset, March 29, 1893, and the son of William C. and Jennie M. (Phelps) Inman. William C. Inman lives in Ashtabula. He was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, and for many years has been engaged in the lumber business. Mr. and Mrs. Inman have one child, Clyde, the subject of this sketch. Clyde Inman received his education in the public and high schools of Dorset and Andover. He owns and operates with dairying 50 acres of good farm land in Richmond Township. On Nov. 29, 1923, Mr. Inman was united in marriage with Miss Ruth A. Reed, a native of Richmond Township. To Mr. and Mrs. Inman one child has been born, Elizabeth Marie, born June 14, 1924. Mr. Inman is a Republican. C. H. Burr, a progressive and enterprising citizen of Richmond Township, is a native of Ashtabula County. He was born at Dorset, July 27, 1863, and is the son of Charles A. and Almira (Perry) Burr. The Burrs were among the first settlers of Dorset Township, having come here in 1822. Austin Burr, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, came here from Paris, N. Y. His son, Charles A., was born Nov. 11, 1827, and was among the leading stockmen of Ashtabula County during his life. He died Sept. 26, 1905, and his wife died Dec. 11, 1904. They had four children, as follows: Agnes, deceased ; R. H., lives in Chicago; C. H., the subject of this sketch; and Frank, lives at Pierpont, Ohio. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 807 C. H. Burr attended the district schools and after completing his schooling, removed to Nebraska, where he taught school for two years. In 1889 he returned to Ashtabula County and engaged in the saw mill business with his father. Mr. Burr has since followed in this line of business and is widely known throughout the county. On Aug. 3, 1884, Mr. Burr was united in marriage with Miss Ina Platt, a native of Ashtabula County, born April 26, 1862, and the daughter of P. J. and Elizabeth (Bassett) Platt. Mr. and Mrs. Platt, now deceased, were the parents of the following children: Norman ; Mrs. Burr; W. S., lives at Akron, Ohio ; Dollie, deceased ; Lena ; Minnie, lives at South Bend, Ind.; Edna, deceased ; Nettie Platt, deceased; Sylvia, and Lynn. To C. H. and Ina (Platt) Burr four children have been born, as follows : 0. P., born Oct. 18, 1885, lives at Youngstown, Ohio; Howard, born April 9, 1888, at home ; Clarence W., born Feb. 7, 1890, lives in Richmond Township; and F. E., born April 13, 1898, lives at Struthers, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Burr have five grandchildren. Mrs. Burr is a member of the United Brethren Church. Mr. Burr takes an active interest in the affairs of his community. R. E. Dillon, an extensive farmer and stockman of Wayne Township and the owner of 191 acres of good farm land, was born on the farm where he now lives, June 25, 1877. His parents were Kirkland and Florence M. (Bailey) Dillon. Kirkland Dillon was born at Austinburg, Ohio, Nov. 7, 1843, and settled in Wayne Township in 1876 on the present Dillon farm. He was married that year to Miss Florence M. Bailey, who was born on this farm, and the daughter of Stephen W. and Keziah (Coleman) Bailey. Mrs. Dillon died Oct. 11, 1880, leaving two children: R. E., the subject of this sketch; and Florence B., lives at Wayne Center, Ohio. Mr. Dillon was later married to Miss Fannie P. McNeilly, and to this union two children were born: William E., lives with R. E. Dillon; and Henry G., lives at Wayne Center. In 1900 Mr. Dillon left this farm and purchased the Ricketts farm where he lived until his death, September, 1922. His widow lives at Wayne Center. R. E. Dillon has always lived on the same farm in Wayne Township. When a young man be became interested in the breeding of pure bred stock and now ranks among the leading stockmen of Ashtabula County. 808 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Mr. Dillon owns the champion three-year-old cow, which has broken the world's record for a seven day test. Her record is 1,250.08 pounds of butter per year and 30,0024.1 pounds of milk per year. She is the first cow in the state to break the 30,000 pound record. Mr. Dillon is also the owner of Sensation, a six year old that weighs 2300 pounds. He has many other pure bred cows that are making records in butter and milk production. On Jan. 10, 1924, Mr. Dillon was married to Mrs. Ina Charters, a native of Indiana, born Sept. 13, 1891, and the daughter of O. M. and Kate (Stradling) Sharp. By a former marriage, Mrs. Dillon has six children, as follows: Doris, Betty, Evelyn, Harold, Janet, and Marcelle. Mr. Dillon is a Democrat. He is a dependable citizen and well known in Ashtabula County. C. H. Sargent, who is now engaged in his profession at Jefferson, was born at Belmont, Allegany County, New York, June 25, 1853 and is a son of Snyder and Hannah (Smith) Sargent. Snyder Sargent was a native of New York and an early settler of Pennsylvania. He served with the 10th New York Cavalry during the Civil War and belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic. Mr. Sargent was a pioneer railroader of New York State. To Snyder and Hannah (Smith) Sargent four children were born: C. H., the subject of this sketch ; F. L., a physician, lives in Ashtabula ; J. L., lives in Ashtabula ; and F. W., lives at Andover, Ohio. For a number of years C. H. Sargent was engaged in the mercantile business in Jamestown, Pa., and later at Andover, Ohio, where he studied law while operating his store. In studying law Mr. Sargent was fulfilling an ambition that he had cherished for many years. After being admitted to the bar he practiced a short time in Andover and was later elected as Clerk of Courts of the Court of Common Pleas of Ashtabula County, Ohio, which office he held for a period of nine years. When he retired from the Clerk's Office in August, 1902, he and his wife entered upon the practice of law at Jefferson where Mr. Sargent continues practicing his profession. On August 1st, 1883, Mr. Sargent was united in marriage with Miss Sara L. Rankin, the daughter of Matthew and Louisa (Bright) Rankin, natives of Hudson, New York and Greenville, Pa., respectively. PICTURE OF C. H. AND SARA L. RANKIN SARGENT HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 809 Sara L. Sargent was born at Greenville, Pa., October 24, 1863.. She was one of the first women to be admitted to the practice of law in the state of Ohio, having been admitted to the bar of Ohio October 14, 1897, while Mr. Sargent was still Clerk of the Courts. After Mr. Sargent's retirement from the Clerk's Office, he and Mrs. Sargent composing the firm of Sargent and Sargent, opened an office at Jefferson, and continued in the practice of law up to the time of her death, December 29, 1912. During the last four years of her life Mrs. Sargent was the member of a rather unique law firm, it being composed of herself, husband and their only child, Charles R. Sargent. Mrs. Sargent while small in stature possessed a rare abundance of energy and was actively engaged in many of the public enterprises of her community and county. She was one of those who gave all too liberally of her physical strength to the interests and welfare of others. She was actively connected with the Ladies Literary Class of Jefferson, the religious work of the Congregational Church, and the Fraternal activities of the Order of the Eastern Star. A woman of pleasing voice and address, she gave exceptional ability to the activities with which she was connected. She also possessed considerable ability as a public speaker. Seldom has a death of a person in Ashtabula. County, caused a more profound shock or cast a greater shadow over a community than did the sudden death from pneumonia of Sara L. Sargent during the holiday season of 1912. Mr. Sargent is a member of the Masonic Order and of the Cache Commandery Knights Templar at Conneaut, Ohio and a member of the Al Koran Temple, Cleveland, Ohio. The Sargent family are among the substantial and highly respected citizens of Ashtabula County. Charles R. Sargent, the well known prosecuting attorney of Ashtabula County, is a member of one of Jefferson's most prominent families. He was born at Jamestown, Pa., July 28, 1884, and is the son of C. H. and Sara L. (Rankin) Sargent, a sketch of the latter whom appears in these volumes. Charles R. Sargent received his early education in the public schools of Andover and after completing his high school course at Jefferson, he entered Oberlin College, where he later received his degree. Mr. Sargent 810 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY has practiced law with his father at Jefferson since 1908 and has been prosecuting attorney for three terms. He is now retiring from this office and has received the nomination and election for common pleas judge, his six years term to commence Feb. 9, 1925. Mr. Sargent has served as clerk of the election board for three years and as secretary of the Agricultural Society of Ashtabula. On August 27, 1913 Mr. Sargent was married to Miss Olive Case, the daughter of Charles H. and Addie E. (Stewart) Case, a sketch of whom also appears in these volumes. To Mr. and Mrs. Sargent have been born two children: Sarah Jane and Charles Frederick. Mr. Sargent is a staunch Republican. He is a member of the Congregational Church and is a member of the Masonic Order and the Elks Lodge No. 208. As a private citizen, Mr. Sargent has been interested in the advancement of the town and the county, and as a public official, he has been efficient, just and considerate. W. E. Jones, who now lives at Wayne Center, has for many years been a prominent merchant of that community. He was born there, Sept. 28, 1853, and is the son of Samuel and Samantha (Forbes) Jones. Samuel Jones, a native of Ashtabula County, was born Dec. 6, 1822. He engaged in the general mercantile business at Wayne Center for many years and was an excellent citizen. Mr. Jones' first wife was Samantha Forbes, who died Jan. 9, 1866, leaving two children: W. E., the subject of this sketch ; and Stella Wilcox, who lives at Amboy, Ohio. Mr. Jones was later married to Miss Saphronia Beckwith, who was born Aug. 18, 1842. She now lives in Ashtabula. Samuel Jones died May 25, 1912. They were the parents of two children : Jennie L. Wilder, born Jan. 19, 1871, lives in Cleveland ; and Ralph, born Sept. 15, 1875, lives at Conneaut, Ohio. W. E. Jones has always lived in Ashtabula County. He was reared at Wayne Center and received his education in the district schools, after which he engaged in business with his father, the business being known as Jones & Sons. This partnership continued until 1883, at which time Mr. Jones took over the business, which he conducted successfully until 1912, when the business became known as S. W. Jones and Company. On Sept. 28, 1877, Mr. Jones was united in marriage with Miss Sarah McNeilly, a native of Ellsworth, Ohio, born April 20, 1856, and the daughter of William J. and Louise (Beardsley) McNeilly, natives of Ohio. Mr. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 811 McNeilly died Jan. 27, 1912, and his wife died March 10, 1897. They had nine children, as follows: Mrs. Jones ; Philo, lives at Wayne Center, Ohio; Mary E., deceased ; Ward D., deceased; Fannie P. Dillon, lives at Wayne Center, Ohio; Louis, deceased; F. W., deceased; Katie, wife of A. W. Hart, lives in New York ; and Cora, the wife of W. E. Kreitler, lives in Warren, Ohio. To W. E. and Sarah (McNeilly) Jones three children have been born: Samuel W., born Dec. 18, 1890, who succeeded his father in business at Wayne Center ; Lloyd F., born April 15, 1893, at home ; and Marcia S. Hasson, born Aug. 24, 1894, lives at Wayne Center. There are two grandchildren: Neoma B. Jones, born June 1, 1918; and Gale E. Hasson, born May 1, 1919. Mr. Jones is identified with the Republican party in politics and served as postmaster of Wayne Center from 1883 until 1910, at which time the postoffice was removed from the village. The family are members of the Congregational Church and are highly esteemed and widely known citizens of the county. Henry Pease, now living retired in Wayne Township, is a member of a family that has lived in Ashtabula County since the early days. He was born on a farm in Wayne Township, April 4, 1840, and is the son of Joel and Bettsy (Brown) Pease. The Pease family came to Ashtabula County from Connecticut in 1825 and were leading farmers of Wayne Township. Joel Pease, grandfather of our subject, served during the Revolutionary War. His son, Joel, had two children: Henry, the subject of this sketch ; and Charles, deceased. Henry Pease grew up on his father's farm and attended the district schools. He then engaged in farming on the home place, which he operated until the death of his parents. Mr. Pease owns 133 acres of land and a well improved dairy farm. On June 8, 1864, Mr. Pease was married to Miss Nina Daniels, who nOW lives in California with her son. To this union were born three children: Fred, deceased; Arthur, lives in California ; and Bertha Jones, lives with her father% There are two grandchildren, Paul and Albert Pease. Politically, Mr. Pease is a Democrat and he has served as township trustee and school director. He is a highly esteemed member of the community and has many friends. 812 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Thomas F. Lininger, president of the Fred F. Smith Company, is a successful and representative business man of Conneaut. He was born at Listonburg, Pa., April 7, 1875, and is the son of L. M. and Amanda (Wass) Lininger. L. M. Lininger was a native of Maryland and an early settler of Pennsylvania. He was one of a family of 20 children, 15 of whom grew to maturity. He died May 28, 1908. His wife, Amanda (Wass) Lininger, was the daughter of George and Alazana (Liston) Wass, and Mrs. Wass' mother was the daughter of Thomas Liston, one of the very earliest settlers of Pennsylvania, after whom Listonburg was named. Mrs. L. M. Lininger now lives at Dayton, Ohio, and is 70 years of age. There were nine children in the Lininger family: Dr. George, a physician, lives in Maryland ; Thomas F., the subject of this sketch; C. R., lives in Chicago ; Margaret, married B. P. Mitchell, lives at Detroit, Mich.; Alice, married Arthur Reigel, lives at Detroit, Mich.; R. D., lives in Pennsylvania ; Susan, married John Trentle, lives in Dayton, Ohio ; Lucy, died at the age of two years ; and Grace L., lives at Dayton, Ohio. Thomas F. Lininger spent his boyhood in Pennsylvania and was educated in the State Normal School of Pennsylvania, from which he was graduated in 1898. He then taught school for six years in that state and in 1903 was graduated from Allegheney College, where he studied engineering. After serving as city engineer of Conneaut for several years, Mr. Lininger purchased the business of Weldon & Babbitt, coal dealers, in partnership with B. A. Bennett. This partnership continued until 1917 when Mr. Bennett entered service during the World War, and Mr. Lininger purchased his interest in the business. In 1920 he bought the Fred F. Smith Company with N. A. Scarborough. It is a well known business establishment of Ashtabula County and does long distance moving, hauling and storage, as well as a large business in coal and builders supplies. On Dec. 25, 1903, Mr. Lininger was married to Miss Mary E. McFeaters, a native of Pennsylvania, born Nov. 12, 1877, and the daughter of Thomas S. and Anna (Roberts) McFeaters. Mr. and Mrs. McFeaters, who reside in Pennsylvania, are the parents of the following children : A. B.; Mrs. Lininger; Dora ; Virginia, the widow of John Riffle, lives with her parents ; Lela, married Robert Steadman, lives at Johnstown, Pa.; and Thomas S., Jr., Y. M. C. A. secretary at Tyrone, Pa. To Thomas PICTURE OF THOMAS W. LININGER HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 813 F. and Mary E. (McFeaters) Lininger has been born one child, Thomas Merwyn, born Feb. 2, 1906. In politics Mr. Lininger is identified with the Republican party. He is a 32nd degree Mason and belongs to the Methodist Church. Mr. Lininger is one of the dependable citizens of Ashtabula County and is favorably knOWn. B. V. Niles is a substantial farmer and stockman of Wayne Township and the owner of 168 acres of well improved land. He was born on the farm where he now lives, May 13, 1886, and is the son of W. D. and Zelda (Harper) Niles. B. V. Niles was reared on the farm and received his education in the public schools of Colebrook and Ashtabula. He has always devoted his attention to farming and now ranks among the successful dairy farmers of Wayne Township. On Sept. 23, 1905, Mr. Niles was united in marriage with Miss Nora Turner, a native of Michigan, born March 25, 1886, and the daughter of William and Hattie (Onstead) Turner, natives of Michigan, Mr. Turner now living at Adrian, Michigan, his wife having died April 12, 1920, aged 41 years. Mr. and Mrs. Turner were the parents of the following children: John, lives at Adrian, Mich. ; Cora Govin, Montpelier, Ohio : Charles, deceased; William, lives in Iowa ; Edna, lives at Montpelier, Ohio ; and Mrs. Niles. To Mr. and Mrs. Niles have been born four children, as follows : Evelyn, born Sept. 28, 1906 ; Francis, born Sept. 7, 1908 ; Geraldine, born May 23, 1910; and B. V., Jr., born June 18, 1920. Mrs. Niles is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and he belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is a man esteemed for his reliability and industry. C. L. Ketcham is a progressive farmer and stockman of Wayne Township and a substantial citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born at Wick, Ohio, June 19, 1888, and is the son of Ora and Addie (Sanders) Ketcham. Ora Ketcham, a native of Pennsylvania, came to Wayne Township, Ashtabula County, with his parents when a boy. He was born April 4, 1860, and was the son of Isaac Ketcham. Mr. Ketcham owned and operated a cheese box factory for many years and ranked among the successful business men of Wayne Township. He retired in 1920 and removed 814 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY to California, where he died Oct. 1, 1922. To Mr. and Mrs. Ketcham were born two children: C. L., the subject of this sketch ; and Neil L., born July 18, 1899, lives in California with his mother. C. L. Ketcham attended the public schools of Wayne Township and was also a student at Verman and Ada, Ohio. He then rented the cheese box factory from his father and purchased the factory and farm in 1920. In 1923 Mr. Ketcham leased the factory and business to the Etna Basket Co. for a period of 10 years. He has since engaged in dairy farming and has a well improved farm of 114 acres. In 1913 Mr. Ketcham was united in marriage with Miss Dorothy Brooks, who was born March 5, 1892, and died on March 9, 1914, leaving a daughter, Dorothy Brooks Ketcham, who was born the date of her mother's death. On Feb 12, 1920, Mr. Ketcham was married the second time to Miss Gladys Campbell, a native of Ashtabula, born Aug. 22, 1895. Mr. Ketcham is identified with the Masonic lodge and he and his wife hold membership in the Congregational church. He is an industrious and energetic farmer, highly esteemed in his neighborhood. D. J. Ketcham, who is successfully engaged in the grain and feed business at Wick, is a member of one of Ashtabula County's oldest families. He was born on a farm in Wayne Township, April 28, 1869, and is the son of Isaac L. and Lydia Jane (VanMarter) Ketcham. Isaac L. Ketcham was born in New York and in 1855 moved his family to Pennsylvania and 11 years later to Ashtabula County, where he engaged in farming. He owned and operated a cheese box factory in Wayne Township, which was later operated by his sons. Mr. and Mrs. Ketcham, deceased, were the parents of the follOWing children: A. E., a farmer, lives in Wayne Township ; O. H., deceased; John, lives in Virginia; Clarissa S., deceased ; Isaac L., lives at Orwell, Ohio ; D. J., the subject of this sketch ; Jennie Spellman, lives at Ashtabula ; and Urban, deceased. D. J. Ketcham attended the schools of Wayne Township and Andover High School. He engaged in farming until the time of his marriage, at which time he entered the box business with his brother, O. H. Ketcham. This partnership continued until 1900, at which time O. H. resigned. However, in 1906 he again became a partner in the business. In 1912 Mr. Ketcham again became sole owner, but in 1916 he entered the grain and feed business at Wick, which he has since conducted. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 815 On Nov. 14, 1893, Mr. Ketcham was married to Miss Ida Page, a native of Wisconsin, born June 22, 1870, and the daughter of John and Emma (Ross) Page. Mrs. Page is deceased and John Page is now living with Mr. Ketcham and is 90 years of age. They were the parents of four children: Mrs. Ketcham ; Jennie Stoddard ; Lowman, deceased; and Frances Winifred. To Mr. and Mrs. Ketcham five children have been born, as follows : Laura Pratt, born Nov. 19, 1894, lives in Cleveland ; Raymond Ross, lives at Riverside, Calif., was born in December, 1896; Clem, died in infancy ; Edith, wife of H. F. Smith, Wayne, Ohio, and Neva Irene, born in October, 1907, lives at home. Mr. Ketcham has held several township offices and is a substantial citizen of his community. A. E. Ketcham is a leading farmer and stockman of Wayne Township and a member of one of Ashtabula County's prominent pioneer families. He was born in a log cabin in Warren County, Pa., Feb. 27, 1856, and is the son of Isaac L. and Lydia Jane (Van Marter) Ketcham. Isaac L. Ketcham was a native of New York. In 1855 he moved his family to Pennsylvania and in 1866 to Wayne Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio, where he purchased a farm of 68 acres. Mr. Ketcham is now deceased, as is also his wife. They had eight children, as follows : A. E., the subject of this sketch; 0. H., deceased; John, the 2nd oldest, lives in Virginia ; Clarissa S., deceased ; Isaac L., lives at Orwell, Ohio ; Daniel J., lives at Wick, Ohio; Jennie, widow of M. W. Spellman, lives in Ashtabula ; and Urban, deceased. A. E. Ketcham received his education in the district schools and in early life engaged in farming on the home place. He operated a cheese box factory in Wayne Township about 10 years and since 1890 has been interested in general farming. Mr. Ketcham has lived on his present farm since 1911 and owns one of the fine stock farms in the township. He owns 196 acres of land. On Dec. 25, 1879, Mr. Ketcham was married to Miss Amelia Sirrine, who died Sept. 1, 1883, leaving a daughter, Coral Upton, who lives at Gustavus, Ohio. Mr. Ketcham was married the second time on May 27, 1886, to Carrie Jillett, who died Nov. 11, 1914. His third marriage occured on March 2, 1916, when he was married to Mrs. Jennie Timby, the widow of L. W. Timby. By her former marriage Mrs. Ketcham has one son, Elmer K., born Dec. 19, 1905. To A. E. and Jennie (Timby) Ket- 816 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY cham two children have been born: Earl Austin, born Dec. 15, 1916 ; and David L., born April 2, 1922. Mr. Ketcham is interested in the local telephone company and was a director. He has served as school director for several years and is a citizen of material worth to his community. S. Burkley Buss, retired, was for many years a leading farmer and stockman of Conneaut Township. He was born at Bristol, Vt., Oct. 16, 1842, and is the son of Gilman W. and Electa Storrs (Cook) Buss. Gilman W. Russ settled on a farm in Conneaut township with his family in 1848. He improved 100 acres of land and was an extensive grain and dairy farmer. Mr. Buss was a Republican, a member of the Congregational Church, and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He died in 1863, and his wife died in 1899. They were the parents of three children: S. Burkley, the subject of this sketch ; Minerva, the widow of Wallis Salisberry, lives in Ashtabula; and Miranda, the widow of Frank Willard, lives at Conneaut. S. Burkley Buss received his education in the district schools of Conneaut Township and spent his boyhood on his father's farm. He became the owner of 103 acres of land and was a widely known stockman, shipping to the Buffalo markets for 16 years. For several years he was engaged in the lumber business. In 1914 Mr. Buss sold his farm and removed to East Conneaut, where he now lives on a 12-acre tract one mile and one-tenth from the Conneaut post office. On Sept. 16, 1871, Mr. Buss was married to Miss Adele Smith, a native of Monroe, Ohio, born Aug. 11, 1847, and the daughter of D. B. and Eliza (Chenney) Smith, natives of Vermont and early settlers of Ashtabula County. Mr. Smith died in 1881 and his wife died in 1871. They were the parents of the following children: Sidney, deceased ; Elizabeth, married J. R. Warner, both deceased ; Lavina, died at the age of 13 years ; Abbie, the widow of W. F. Richards, lives at Conneaut; Mrs. Buss ; Frank, retired, lives at Lock Haven, Pa.; Fred, deceased; John, lives in Kansas ; and William, lives in Colorado. To Mr. and Mrs. Buss three children were born: Grace, who for a number of years was superintendent of the Conneaut Schools and is now the wife of Frank Watson, lives at Conneaut; Warner G., born in 1853, died in 1899 ; and Helen, married Clark Beck, vice-president and director of the Pierce PICTURES OF MR. AND MRS S. BURKLEY BUSS HISTORY OF, ASHTABULA COUNTY - 817 Arrow Automobile Company, lives at Columbus, Ohio. There is one grandchild, George B. Watson, who was born in 1901. He is now studying medicine at Columbia University, New York. Mrs. Buss died July 27, 1924. Mr. Buss is a Republican and served 13 years as trustee of Conneaut Township, and is among Ashtabula's prominent and substantial citizens. R. B. Fobes, an enterprising farmer and stockman of Wayne Township, was born on the farm where he lives, July 13, 1871. He is the son of L. H. and Alice (Barber) Fobes. L. H. Fobes was born on this farm in Wayne Township, March 4, 1834, the son of Levi and Eunice Brown (Gordon) Fobes, natives of Connecticut and Massachusetts, respectively. Levi Fobes was born June 30, 1788, and his wife was born Nov. 30, 1793. They were married on March 4, 1813, and shortly after settled in Ashtabula County. Mr. Fobes died Nov. 5, 1869, and his wife died April 4, 1870. L. H. Fobes was a successful farmer of Wayne Township. He was married on May 19, 1855, to Miss Alice Barber, who was born Jan. 11, 1839. He died in 1899 and his wife died Feb. 13, 1890. They were the parents of the following children: Styles L., born Dec. 10, 1860, lives at Kinsman; Leona C., born April 4, 1863, died March 14, 1898; Bert D., born Dec. 25, 1868, killed by lightning May 23, 1904; R. B., the subject of this sketch; Ada, born June 22, 1877, lives at Green, Ohio; and Eva A. Jones, born Sept. 5, 1880, lives at Conneaut. R. B. Fobes was reared on his father's farm and received his education in the district schools. He has 47. acres of good farm land and specializes in dairy farming. On April 14, 1898, Mr. Fobes was married to Miss Sarah Brockway, a native of Wayne Township, born Dec. 1, 1876, and the daughter of Clarence V. and Flora Ann (Whiston) Brockway. Mr. Brockway was a Civil War veteran and died Feb. 16, 1894. His wife was born June 24, 1855, and lives in Wayne Township. They had three children: Mrs. Fobes ; Clyde W., born in 1879, deceased; and Flossie L. Jones, born April 10, 1888, lives in Iowa. To Mr. and Mrs. Fobes seven children have been born, as follows : Alice F., born April 16, 1899, the wife of Charles W. Aldrich, lives at Lenox ; Clarence L., born April 4, 1900, a teacher, lives at home ; Beulah, a teacher, born May 5, 1902, at home; Mabel L., a 818 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY teacher, born Jan. 30, 1904 ; Bert, born Jan. 25, 1907, at home ; Lorena B., born Jan. 29, 1910 ; and Sylvia M., born Oct. 5, 1914. Mr. Fobes is a Republican and he and his family are members of the Congregational church. He is a capable and reliable member of his cummunity. George Weidling, a well known retired farmer of Ashtabula County, living in Wayne Township. is a native of Germany. He was born Aug. 25, 1845, and after serving in the German army came to the United States in 1873 and located in Cleveland. In 1895 Mr. Weidling removed to Wayne Township and settled on a farm of 212 acres which he now owns. On Aug. 25, 1880, Mr. Weidling was married to Miss Anna E Zeller, also a native of Germany, born Sept. 24, 1846, and the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Batten) Zeller. Mr. and Mrs. Weidling had two children: William F., who died at the age of 28 years ; and H. O., who operates the home place. H. O. Weidling was born May 30, 1881, and was married on Oct. 2, 1904, to Miss Maude Crow, a native of Pennsylvania, born Jan. 15, 1886, and the daughter of M. B. and Sarah (Alexander) Crow. To H. O. and Maude (Crow) Weidling two children have been born : Hilda, born March 30, 1907 ; and Harold, born Feb. 17, 1911. George Weidling and his family are members of the Congregational church and rank among the substantial citizens of Ashtabula County. W. C. Ward, who has been a veterinary surgeon in Wayne Township for more than 40 years, is a highly respected and well known citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born in the house where he now lives, Oct. 19, 1855, and is the son of E. D. and Lucy (Parker) Ward. E. D. Ward, who was born June 17, 1832, was also a native of Wayne Township, and a leading farmer of his time. He was married Dec. 21, 1854, to Miss Lucy Parker, who was born Sept. 23, 1835. Mr. Ward is deceased. His wife died Aug. 10, 1895. They had but one child, W. C., the subject of this sketch. W. C. Ward received his education in the district school and when a young boy became interested in veterinary surgery, which he has practiced successfully in Ashtabula County for 40 years. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 819 Mr. Ward was married on March 8, 1877, to Miss Emma C. Rickett, who was born Feb. 21, 1854, and is now deceased. Mr. Ward was married the second time on Dec. 27, 1923, to Mrs. Addie E. McNelly, who was born in Wayne Township, Aug. 24, 1867. She is the daughter of F. E. and M. A. (Gilles) Hayes. Mr. and Mrs. Hayes, now deceased, had one child, Mrs. Ward. She was married the first time on Jan. 26, 1898, to Fred McNelly, a native of Ohio, born May 29, 1868. He died Aug. 2, 1921, leaving five children, as follows: LeRoy, lives in Wayne Township ; Mary L. Barber, lives in Cleveland ; Helen L., lives in Cleveland; Harry F., deceased ; and J. V., deceased. Mrs. Ward has four grandchildren. She is a teacher of piano and has about 35 pupils at the present time. Mr. and Mrs. Ward stand well in this community and are highly respected by all who know them. Bert L. Dunham, a well known retired farmer of Jefferson Township, is a native of Ashtabula County and an interesting pioneer of northern Ohio. He was born on a farm in Lennox Township, March 19, 1861, the son of David and Mary (Miles) Dunham. David Dunham was born in Vermont and settled in Ashtabula County in the early fifties. His wife was born in England. Mr. and Mrs. Dunham were the parents of the following children: Belinda, married Warren Lamb, lives in California ; Mary, married Walter Lamb, a twin brother of Warren Lamb, and she is now deceased ; Porter, deceased; Bert L., the subject of this sketch ; Jane, married Ernest Coy, lives at Linesville, Pa. ; Edward, lives in Ashtabula ; and Lewis, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Dunham are deceased. Bert L. Dunham received his education in the district schools of Lennox Township and has always been a farmer. He is now living retired on his farm two miles west of Jefferson. On Jan. 1, 1880, Mr. Dunham was united in marriage with Miss Roxie Gochneaur, a native of Ashtabula County, born March 16, 1859, and the daughter of William and Mary (Schaffer) Gochneaur, both now deceased, and the parents of the following children: Mary, married Andrew Perkins, both deceased ; Sarah, the widow of George Moore, lives in Ashtabula ; Mrs. Dunham ; Nettie married Riley Amsden, lives at Jefferson; Hattie the widOW of Nelson Lafferty, lives in Iowa ; William, lives in Massachusetts; John, lives at Jefferson ; and Estella, married George Sturde- 820 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY vant, lives in Massachusetts. To Bert L. and Roxie (Gochneaur) Dunham five children were born, as follows: Bert L., Jr., lives in Ashtabula ; Lewis, lives at Jefferson ; Clifford, bank cashier, lives at Youngstown, Ohio ; William, lives with his father ; and Mary, also at home. Mr. Dunham has seven grandchildren. Mrs. Dunham died Oct 29, 1922, and is buried at Jefferson. In politics Mr. Dunham is identified with the Republican party. He is a substantial and highly esteemed citizen of Ashtabula County. Henry E. Dain, who is employed by the Nickel Plate Railroad at Conneaut, was born on a farm in Conneaut Township, Ashtabula County, Sept. 21, 1855, and is a son of Rossel and Sebelia (Hiller) Dain. Rossel Dain was a native of Vermont and at an early date came to Ashtabula County and located on a farm in Conneaut Township. He later worked at the carpenter trade and was employed at Ashtabula. He was a Republican and a member of the Methodist church at Amboy, Ohio. He died in 1886 and his wife now lives at Conneaut and is 96 years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Dain were the parents of 13 children, as follows : Edmund and Mary, died in infancy ; Julia, deceased, was the wife of William Hopkins ; Henry E., the subject of this sketch ; Addie, deceased, was the wife of Loren Hubbard ; Bradley, lives at Cleveland ; Edith, married John Altheohn, lives in New York city ; Ella, married Homer Marvin, lives at West Springfield, Pa.; Bert, lives at Detroit, Mich.; Minnie, married Loren Jewell, lives at Whitney Road, Conneaut ; Bertha, married Harry Cooksey, lives at Mt. Vernon, N. Y.; Helon, deceased ; and Sarah, married Henry Adams, both deceased. Henry E. Dain spent his boyhood at Amboy, Ohio, and began life as a farmer. In 1901 he entered the employ of the Nickel Plate Railroad as a painter's helper and was later a brakeman on the Lake Shore railroad. He is now employed in the shops of the Nickel Plate Railroad as a painter of locomotives. In 1884 Mr. Dain was married to Miss Harriet Marie Harris, a native of Canada, who died May 28, 1920. On May 8, 1922, Mr. Dain was married to Miss Hannah (Cash) Schroter, a native of New York City, born Dec. 2, 1867, and the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Chapman) Cash. Mrs. Dain had the following brothers and sisters: Edmund, deceased; Marcus, lives in New York ; Robert, deceased; Addie, deceased ; Avery, PICTURE OF MR. AN MRS. HENRY E. DAIN HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 821 lives in California ; Ann and Joseph, deceased ; Horatio, lives in New York ; and Jennie, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Dain have an adopted son, Lloyd Aldrich Hornberger Dain, who was born in Nebraska, Feb. 26, 1910. They also reared another boy, William H. Dain. Mr. Dain is identified with the Republican party in politics and is a member of the Methodist church. He and his family are favorably known throughout Ashtabula County and have many friends. Ray B. Peck, a well known auctioneer of Ashtabula County, is a substantial citizen of Jefferson. He was horn at Richmond Center, Ashtabula County, July 15, 1873, and is the son of Justice L. and Ruth (Turner) Peck. Justice L. Peck, also a native of Ashtabula County, was born in 1848. He has been a widely known citizen of the county during his life and is a stone mason by trade. His wife is also a native of Richmond Township, born in 1851. Mr. and Mrs. Peck had three children, as follows: Mrs. Nina Mae Jenks, lives at Delaware, S. C.; Ray B., the subject of this sketch ; and Styles E., lives in Cleveland, married Miss Edith Folk. Ray B. Peck attended the public schools and when a young man learned the stone mason trade, which he followed for several years. He has lived in Jefferson since 1910 and was state game warden from 1914 until Dec. 15, 1924, when he resigned from that office. Mr. Peck is now engaged in auctioneering and for a number of years held many large sales. He is widely known throughout the state as an auctioneer. One of Mr. Peck's sales was held at Medina, Pa., for Peter Lawson, who disposed of many horses, and another was held at Erie in 1917, which amounted to $52,000. In the year 1919 he was engaged in this work for 94 days continuously. He is now devoting his entire time to the dealing in live stock. On March 3, 1893, Mr. Peck was united in marriage with Miss Jennie Fuller, a native of Dorset Township, Ashtabula County, and the daughter of Milo and Mary (Sprague) Fuller, natives of Dorset and Bristol, Ohio, and early settlers of Ashtabula County. To Mr. and Mrs. Peck four children have been born, as follows : Cleon J., born Dec. 3, 1894, foreman for the Ohio Bell Telephone Company at Cleveland, married Florence Moss, of YoungstOWn, Ohio ; Clover N., born Feb. 9, 1896, married Harry Cox, lives at Cleveland, where he is employed by the Ohio Bell Telephone Company as a foreman; Wayde R., born June 19, 1899, lives in Cleveland, mar- 822 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY vied Fay Phillips, of Indiana ; and Wanda R., married Hal Heffelfinger, lives at Jefferson. Mr. Peck is identified with the Republican party in politics. He is a member of the Methodist Church and belongs to the Elks lodge. Mr. Peck served as deputy sheriff of Ashtabula County for eight years, as state officer for 12 years, as humane officer for 10 years, and as assistant fire chief of Jefferson. Edwin Orlando Peck, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was a native of Ashtabula County, his father having settled at Richmond in 1800. The Peck family is among the honored and well known pioneer families of the county, where six generations have lived. W. E. Armstrong, justice of the peace at Austinburg, is a well known and highly respected citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born at Gustavus, Ohio, Aug. 2, 1853, and is the son of Erastus H. and Julia (Falemsby) Armstrong. Erastus H. Armstrong was a native of New York and died many years ago in Pennsylvania. His wife, a native of Vermont, was later married to George Newton, who died in 1891. She died in 1894. There were five children in the Armstrong family as follows : Nettie, John F., Lewis T., all deceased ; W. E., the subject of this sketch; and Allison H., who lives at Geneva, Ohio. By her second marriage Mrs. Newton had one son, Fred, who died in 1923. W. E. Armstrong spent his boyhood at Pierpont, in Ashtabula County, and at the age of 17 years began as a traveling salesman, selling a patented washing machine. He later located at Jamestown, Pa., and from there came to Austinburg, where he farmed for two years. He then became a thresher and after settling at Austinburg became engaged in the grocery and milling business. After selling out this business, Mr. Armstrong was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad as a stationary engineer for a number of years. He is now custodian of the Austinburg schools and for a number of years has served as justice of the peace. Mr. Armstrong was united in marriage with Miss Estelle E. Armstrong, a native of Indiana, and the daughter of Zacheus Armstrong. To Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong four children were born, as follows : Reginald, died in 1906 ; Floyd D., lives in Ashtabula, where he is employed by the Hewins Paper & Twine Company ; Donald D., lives at Geneva, Ohio ; and HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 823 Blanch, the wife of G. B. D. Owen, lives at Austinburg, Ohio, where Mr. Owen is postmaster. In politics Mr. Armstrong is identified with the Democratic party. He has served as township committeeman for 25 years and on the Democratic county executive board for about 20 years. He is a member of the Masonic lodge and is esteemed throughout the community as a reliable citizen. A. J. Heath, manager of the Cooperative Milling Company of Austinburg, is a well known business man of Ashtabula County. He was born at Orwell, Ohio, Nov. 3, 1873, and is a son of C. F. and Julia (Ware) Heath. C. F. Heath was born at Williamsfield, Ohio, in 1850. He has worked at his trade as millwright for many years and now lives at Grand Rapids, Mich. There were three children in the Heath family: Lena and Albert, deceased; and A. J., the subject of this sketch. A. J. Heath received his education in the schools of Orwell and from the age of 13 years has worked at various occupations. He engaged in general farming for 16 years and in 1920 was appointed manager of the Cooperative Milling Company. They are dealers in coal, feed, building supplies, fertilizer, etc. This is one of the leading business enterprises of the county and has more than 70 stockholders. In 1895 Mr. Heath was united in marriage at Eagleville, Ohio, with Miss Jennie McMillan, a native of Ohio. To this union seven children have been born, as follows: Mrs. Julia, Lamar, lives in Austinburg; Gertrude, lives in Ashtabula; George, Florence, Louis, Hubert and Esther, all at home. Mr. Heath is an independent voter. He has served as township trustee for 12 years and is a reliable citizen of his community. Wallis F. Calaway, a substantial and highly esteemed citizen of Ashtabula County, was born in a log cabin in Plymouth Township, Ashtabula County, in 1861. He is a son of Lewis B. and Sylvia (Wallis) Calaway. Lewis B. Calaway was a native of Austinburg, Ohio, his father having settled there many years ago. He came from Connecticut and became a large land owner in Ohio. He died in 1893. His son improved a farm of 80 acres, which was all, in timber. The wood was sold by Mr. Calaway for 60 cents a cord. His wife was born at Bedford, Ohio, and died 824 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY at the age of 63 years. Mr. and Mrs. Calaway were the parents of 12 children, five of whom are now living. Wallis F. Calaway was educated in the schools of Austinburg and Grand Rapids, Mich. When he was only 14 years old he worked in the timber with his father. Later he learned the painter's trade, which he has successfully engaged in for 41 years. He lives at Austinburg. On Sept. 13, 1883, Mr. Calaway was married to Miss Harriet Randall, of Austinburg, who died May 8, 1915. She was the daughter of Henry and Harriet Randall, both deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Calaway were born two children: Bernice, who has been connected with the local postoffice for six years ; and Harold L., lives in Cleveland. He is a veteran of the World War, having served overseas with the 145th Ohio Infantry. In politics Mr. Calaway is identified with the Republican party. He is one of Austinburg's most active church workers, being a member of the first Congregational church. Mr. Calaway has an extensive acquaintance in Ashtabula County and is recognized as a dependable citizen. Charles William Woodman, a prominent and highly esteemed citizen of Ashtabula, was born there, May 24, 1860, and is a son of J. H. and Mary (Howe) Woodman. J. H. Woodman was a native of New Hampshire and his wife was born in Vermont. In 1858 they came to Ashtabula and purchased the present Woodman Farm on the South Ridge Road, known as Bunker Hill. Mr. Woodman was a leading merchant of Ashtabula for a number of years and died at the age of 78 years. His wife died at the age of 64 years. They were the parents of four children, two of whom are now living : Miss Charlotte, who lives with her brother, Charles William, the subject of this sketch. After attending the public schools of Ashtabula, Charles William Woodman engaged in business with his brother at Youngstown, Ohio. Later, he became interested in cattle raising in Kansas, where he spent 16 years. Upon his return to Ashtabula he engaged in the dairy business for a short time, after which he went to Costa Rica, Central America, where he became a successful coffee grower. Mr. Woodman also engaged in the sugar and banana industry and remained in that country 23 years. Since his return to Ashtabula he has retained his interests there and is now president of the Atirro Coffee Estates Company of Costa Rica. PICTURE OF CHARLES WILLIAM WOODMAN HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 825 On May 16, 1887, Mr. Woodman was united in marriage with Miss Minnie L. Alexander, at Copeland, Kan. She is the daughter of Samuel M. and Sarah Elizabeth Alexander. Mr. Alexander is deceased, and his widOW lives in Copeland, Kan. To Mr. and Mrs. Woodman two children were born : Thaddeus A., lives in Youngstown, where he is engaged in the insurance business ; and Charlotte M., the widow of Rudolf Herzog, who recently died in Costa Rica. Thaddeus A. Woodman was married to Miss Margaret Beach of Kingsville, and they have four children: Thaddeus A., Jr.; Anna Margaret ; Charles W. ; and George B. There are four children in the Herzog family : Charles A.; Rudolph W.; Francis A. and William H. Charles William Woodman is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian church, of which he is one of the trustees, and a 32nd degree Mason. He belongs to the Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary club, and the Y. M. C. A. Mr. Woodman is a citizen of material worth to his community. Harry D. Butler, garage owner of Austinburg, is a veteran of the World War and a prominent young business man of Ashtabula County. He was born in Ashtabula, March 1, 1890, and is a son of Charles and Mary M. (Hillier) Butler. Charles Butler is a native of Ashtabula, born in 1860. He has been engaged in general farming and stock raising for a number of years and now lives practically retired at Austinburg, where he owns 18 acres of land. His wife was born in England in 1869, and came to this country with her parents when she was six years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Butler have two children: Harry D., the subject of this sketch, and Mrs. Laura Williamson, has five children, and lives in Austinburg. Harry D. Butler was reared on his father's farm and received his education in the schools of Austinburg and also attended Grand River Institute. At the age of 17 years he went to Cleveland, where he was employed by a contractor for four years. He then became connected with the Dodge Automobile agency at Ashtabula as a mechanic; and later became interested in the drilling of gas wells in Ohio. In 1918 Mr. Butler volunteered for service during the World War and was sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio. He served overseas for 15 months, and was discharged on July 30, 1919. Upon his return to Austinburg he opened 826 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY his present place of business. Mr. Butler has a first class machine shop and is a dealer in automobile accessories. There is also a gasoline service station in connection with his garage. On June 18, 1924, Mr. Butler was married at Jefferson, Ohio, to Miss Dorothy Forbes, the daughter of L. H. and Edith (Forbes) Forbes. Henry Forbes, grandfather of Mrs. Butler, was a prominent pioneer of Ashtabula County. Mr. Butler is a Republican, a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Eagles, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He is favorably known in Ashtabula County and takes an active interest in the affairs of his community. H. A. McConnell, postmaster of Dorset, is a worthy descendant of an old and honored Ohio family. He was born at Ashland, Ohio, Aug. 15, 1864, and is the son of Frank and Mary Jane (Armstrong) McConnell. Frank McConnell was a native of Wayne County, Ohio. He was a tanner by trade and later in life engaged in the general merchandise business. He became the owner of 600 acres of land and was one of the leading citizens of his time. He died in 1907 and his wife is also deceased. Mr. and Mrs. McConnell were the parents of the following children: Dr. W. S., a physician, deceased; Edward, deceased; H. A., the subject of this sketch; and two children died in infancy. H. A. McConnell was educated in the Ashland schools and attended Ashland College. In 1884 he came to Ashtabula County and purchased a farm of 60 acres near Dorset. Mr. McConnell now owns 175 acres of good farm land and has one of the most attractive residences in the township. He has specialized in dairy farming. On May 1, 1923, Mr. McConnell was appointed postmaster of Dorset which office he has since held in a capable and efficient manner. In September, 1885, Mr. McConnell was married to Miss Mary E. Comp, a native of Orville, Ohio, and a daughter of David Comp. To Mr. and Mrs. McConnell five sons have been born as follows : Charles F., a graduate of Baldwin-Wallace University and the Cleveland Law School, now practicing his profession in Cleveland ; Frank, a civil engineer, lives in Cleveland, and is a veteran of the World War ; Grant, lives on the home place ; Wade, a graduate of law school of Western Reserve University, HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 827 now practicing his profession in Cleveland, and is also a World War veteran ; and Don W., a student at Ohio State University. Mr. McConnell is a Republican, a member of the school board, and holds several township offices. He is a member of the Masonic lodge. Dr. J. L. Hurst, one of the well known physicians of Ashtabula County, who has been successfully engaged in the practice of his profession at Dorset for many years, was born there Jan. 6, 1878, and is a son of Dr. George A. and Mary C. (Phillips) Hurst. Dr. George Hurst, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War and one of the leading pioneer physicians of his day. He was born near Cleve land and was educated in the Cincinnati Eclectic Medical College. In 1876 he located at Dorset where he practiced his profession for more than 40 years. Dr. Hurst died in 1918. They were the parents of four children, of whom Dr. J. L., the subject of this sketch, is the third in order of birth. During the Civil War Dr. Hurst enlisted at Cleveland and served in Company F, 2nd Ohio Cavalry. Dr. J. L. Hurst was reared at Dorset and received his early education in the schools of Jefferson. In 1902 he was graduated from the Eclectic Medical College of Cincinnati, and since that time has been actively engaged in practice at Dorset. Dr. Hurst was married to Miss Grace Simons, of Dorset, and a daughter of Emory E. and Jennie L. (Ware) Simons, natives of Ohio, and both now deceased. Mr. Simons died May 16, 1924, and his wife died in April, 1919. They were the parents of three children: Mrs. Hurst, who was educated in the Dorset and Andover schools ; Mrs. Hattie M. Smith, lives at Conneaut, and. Mrs. Louise Harley, lives at Medina, Ohio. To Dr. and. Mrs. Hurst have been born two children: Claude 0., born May 27, 1904 ; and Clifford L., born June 19, 1914. Dr. and Mrs. Hurst are members of the Methodist Episcopal church and he belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Dr. Hurst is now serving on the board of education of Dorset. He is a member of the Ashtabula County Medical Society, The Ohio State Medical Association, The Ohio State Eclectic Medical Association and The National Eclectic Medical Association. As a physician and a citizen, Dr. Hurst ranks high in the community. 828 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Harland P. Sanford, superintendent of the Conneaut Can Company, is a prominent and successful young business man of Ashtabula County. He was born at Conneaut, April 21, 1892, and is the son of Warren P. and Carrie (Prince) Sanford. Warren P. Sanford is a native of Erie County, Pa., and has for many years been a leading business man of Ashtabula County. After locating in Conneaut many years ago, Mr. Sanford engaged in the can manufacturing business, which became one of the leading industries of Conneaut. He served as superintendent of the Conneaut Can Company until the time of his retirement in 1918, but he is still actively connected with the business as a stockholder. Mr. Sanford served on the City Council as president for 13 years. He is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and has belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for 30 years. The Sanford home is located at 271 Whitney Rd., Conneaut. To Warren P. and Carrie (Prince) Sanford six children were born, as follows: Warrlet, lives in Conneaut ; Raymond Hardy, manager of the Amboy Service Company at Amboy, Ohio ; Jessie, married J. G. Mayberry, passenger agent at Lorain, Ohio, for the Nickel Plate Railroad ; Harland Prince, the subject of this sketch ; Laura, married Dr. William E. Betts, who served overseas during the World War, and they live at Patterson, N. J., where they are engaged in the practice of osteopathy ; and Warren P., Jr., who lives at Conneaut. Harland P. Sanford was educated in the public and high schools of Conneaut and began life as timekeeper for the Conneaut Can Company. He has served as superintendent of the company since 1917 and is also a stockholder. On Oct. 16, 1917, Mr. Sanford was united in marriage with Miss Mabel E. Anderson, a native of Conneaut, and the daughter of Carl A. and Christina (Logavolt) Anderson, natives of Sweden, and residents of Conneaut. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have seven children, as follows: John A., lives at Tacoma, Wash.; Henry, lives at Conneaut ; Mary, married H. C. Martin, lives in Chicago ; Edwin, lives at Conneaut, is a World War veteran, having served with the aviation for eight months ; George, died in 1920 ; Mrs. Sanford; and Geraldine, at home. Mr. and Mrs. Sanford have no children. Mr. Sanford is a member of the Methodist Church and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Masonic lodge and the Elks lodge. He served as Master of Evergreen lodge No. 222, A. F. & A. M. PICTURE OF HARLAND P. SANFORD HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 829 in 1923 and is now serving in office in Cache Commandery No. 27, K. T. He belongs to the Masonic lodge in all its branches, being a 32nd degree Mason. Mrs. Sanford and her husband are members of the Eastern Star, Rose Chapter No. 22, of Conneaut, Ohio. He is a Republican. Mr. Sanford is a progressive and enterprising young man, whose success in life is practically assured. Fred H. Westlake, merchant of Dorset, is a well known business man of Ashtabula County. He was born at Williamsfield, Ohio, Feb. 16, 1881, and is a son, of Harry and Nettie (Woodworth) Westlake. Harry Westlake was born in England in 1856 and at the age of 17 years came to this country and located on a farm in Wayne Township, Ashtabula County. Later he removed to a farm near Williamsfield and in 1902 purchased another farm of 57 acres in Wayne Township, where he is now engaged in dairy farming. His wife is a native of Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Westlake three children were born: Fred H., the subject of this sketch; Claude H., engaged in dairy farming, lives in Wayne Township, and Lila Flick, lives at Sharon, Pa. Fred H. Westlake was educated in the schools of Williamsfield and Andover High School. When a young man he clerked in the store of W. E. Jones at Wayne, Ohio, and the following year came to Dorset, where he entered the employ of M. A. Brotzman, general merchant. Three years later he became a clerk in the general store of Gates Bros., at Dorset. In 1904 Mr. Westlake engaged in business at Wick, Ohio, and two years later sold the business to C. B. Stanhope, after which he established a general merchandise store at Leon, Ohio. This business was conducted by Mr. Westlake until June, 1922, at which time he sold it to Carr Bros. He has been located at Dorset since that time and has established an excellent trade. He carries a complete line of general merchandise and has an up-to-date place of business. Mr. Westlake was married to Miss Elsie Cline of Dorset, the daughter of John and Mary (Gilbert) Cline. Mr. Cline died in 1918. He was a prosperous farmer and in later life was employed by the Dorset Cooperage Company. His wife lives at Dorset. Mr. and Mrs. Westlake have no children. Mr. Westlake is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and belongs to the Masonic lodge and the Independent Order 830 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY of Odd Fellows. He served as justice of the peace for four years and as township trustee for two years. Mr. Westlake is a progressive business man and is well liked in Dorset and the surrounding community. E. A. Sellers, president of the Orwell bank, is a prominent citizen of Orwell Township. He was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, Oct. 1, 1856, and is a son of Robert and Hannah (Isgrig) Sellers. Robert Sellers was a native of England and came to this country with his parents when a young man. He was a carpenter by trade and spent many years at Bloomfield, Ohio. His wife was a native of Pennsylvania. They were the parents of two children: E. A., the subject of this sketch, and George, deceased. E. A. Sellers was educated in the schools of Orwell and in early life was interested in the lumber business. In 1908 Mr. Sellers became interested in the Orwell bank and two years later was elected president, which office he has since filled. In November, 1885, Mr. Sellers was united in marriage with Miss Anna Chespell, of Ashtabula County, born May 4, 1853. To this union two sons have been born: Dr. Raymond, a prominent physician of New Jersey, and a veteran of the World War; and Wick, lives near Orwell. Mr. and Mrs. Sellers have one grandchild, Florence. In politics Mr. Sellers is identified with the Republican party. He served as tOWnship trustee of Orwell for 12 years. Oley B. McCoy, who is successfully engaged in the hardware business at Dorset, is among the enterprising business men of Ashtabula County. He was born at Corley, W. Va., March 31, 1879, and is a son of John O. and Anna (Shorts) McCoy. John O. McCoy engaged in farming and stock raising in West Virginia during his entire life and died in 1911 at the age of 73 years. His wife died in 1915. They were the parents of the follOWing children: Martha, and Mary Alice, both deceased; William A., lives in North Dakota ; Frank, died in 1905; James E., deceased; Charles E., lives in Okla- home; Ida Cool, lives at Grafton, W. Va., and Oley B., the subject of this sketch. Oley B. McCoy was educated in the public and high schools of West Virginia and at an early age engaged in general farming. In 1912 Mr. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 831 McCoy came to Ashtabula County and purchased 214 acres of land from Walter Gates and A. R. Beckwith, which he farmed until 1921. He sold this farm in 1920. In 1921 Mr. McCoy purchased the R. A. Burgett Hardware Store in Dorset, which he has since conducted. He carries a complete line of hardware and implements. Mr. McCoy owns three tracts of land and also OWns a fine residence in Dorset. Mr. McCoy was married to Miss Nettie C. Whitesell, a native of Cedarville, W. Va. They have eight children: Elaine, Mary Carroll, Oley A., George F., James E,, Leland, William A. and Elizabeth Virginia. Mr. McCoy is a Democrat and president of the school board. He is an energetic citizen who stands well in the esteem of his neighbors and fellow citizens. Howard R. Mason, manager of the Dorset Milling Company, is an enterprising and successful business man of Ashtabula County. He was born in Dorset Township, April 28, 1881, and is the son of Wesley F. and Sadie (Misner) Mason. Wesley F. Mason was born in a log cabin in Dorset Township in 1852. He was a carpenter by trade and later in life engaged in general farming. He owned 300 acres of well improved land in Dorset Township. He died Dec. 18, 1924. To Mr. and Mrs. Mason five children were born: Corda Baughman, lives in Ashtabula ; Mrs. Bessie Gates, lives in Dorset ; Howard R., the subject of this sketch ; Olive, died in infancy ; and Mrs. Maud Flickinger, lives in Dorset. Howard R. Mason has always lived in Ashtabula County, and has been connected with the Dorset Milling Company as manager for the past eight years. He is also a stockholder and director in the company. In 1911 Mr. Mason was married to Miss Emma Yokes, of Franklin, Pa. To this union three children have been born: Dorothy gay, Walter Frances and Robert Howard. The Dorset Milling Company was established by Mr. 'McIntosh, of Dorset, Ohio. R. R. Gates of Dorset later became president of the company and was succeeded by his son, Lloyd, who is now president. The company was incorporated at $5,000 and has become one of the leading business enterprises of Ashtabula County. Mr. Mason is a Republican, a member of the Methodist church and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. 832 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Henry A. Buss, master mechanic with the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company at Conneaut, is an enterprising and progressive citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born at Sand Beach, Mich., May 27, 1868, and is the son of William G. and Emily J. (Farnham) Buss. William G. Buss was a native of Canada and an early settler of Conneaut, where he engaged in the lumber business for a number of years. He served with the 29th Ohio Infantry during the Civil War and was in service for four years and nine months. Mr. Buss was a Republican, a member of the Baptist Church, and belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic and the Masonic lodge. He died March 26, 1901. His wife lives at Lilly Dale, N. Y., and is 77 years of age. They were the parents of five children, as follows: Henry A., the subject of this sketch ; Jennie, married Justin Williams, lives in Florida ; Don Alfred, lives in Honolulu; Lee, lives at Huron, Ohio ; and Anna, the widow of Arthur Fritz, who died in March, 1921. Henry A. Buss received his education in the public and high schools of Conneaut. His first position was with the Record Tin Can Company and in 1889 he entered the employ of the Lake Shore Railway Bridge department, where he remained until 1897. At that time he entered the employ of the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company as a machinist. After various promotions Mr. Buss was made master mechanic in 1916. On Nov. 17, 1891, Mr. Buss was united in marriage with Miss Minnie May Tinker, a native of Conneaut, born Sept. 18, 1872, and the daughter of Burton and Alida (Sanford) Tinker. The Tinker family ranks among the leading pioneer families of Ashtabula County, having settled there in 1810. Burton Tinker was born at Kingsville, Ohio, May 27, 1852, mid is the son of Sylvester and Orphia (Gillman) Tinker. Sylvester Tinker was born in Massachusetts, May 6, 1811 and his wife, also a native of Massachusetts, was born Dec. 8, 1814. They were the parents of the following children: Austin and Louisa, deceased; Julia, married first to Albert Benton, and nOW the widow of John Fuller, lives at Conneaut ; Wilbur, deceased ; Julius, lives at Tinker Hollow, Ohio ; Emma, deceased, was the wife of Edward Fisk ; Burton, father of Mrs. Buss ; Clinton, retired farmer, lives at Kingsville, Ohio ; and Nellie, married Frank Castle, lives in California. Sylvester Tinker was the inventor of the Tinker Mowing Machine and the Tinker Threshing Machine, which PICTURES OF MR. AND MRS. HENRY A. BUSS HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 833 were among the first of the modern farming implements. He died July 24, 1897, and his wife died July 12, 1875. On July 4, 1871, Burton Tinker was married to Miss Alida Sanford, a native of Pennsylvania, born Oct. 29, 1852, and a daughter of Alvin and Sarah Jane (Spicer) Sanford. To Mr. and Mrs. Burton Tinker were born two children: Mrs. Buss and Addie Jane, born May 23, 1876, married Walter Thompson, lives at Conneaut. Mr. Tinker lives retired in Conneaut. To Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Buss one son was born, Kenneth' Lee, born Jan. 8, 1894, a machine operator employed by the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company. He was married on Dec. 1, 1915, to Miss Eleanor Miller, a native of Cleveland, and to this union three children have been born: Henry Willard, died on Dec. 11, 1920; Eleanor Lee, born June 6, 1920, and Don Burton, born in 1922. Mr. Buss is identified with the Masonic lodge and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Elks. He and his family hold membership in the Baptist church and are held in high regard throughout the community. Albert P. Moses, an enterprising and well known farmer and stockman of Dorset Township, is a native of Ashtabula County. He was born on a farm in Sheffield Township, Aug. 21, 1863, and is the son of Henry and Julia (Rogers) Moses. Henry Moses, deceased, was a prominent farmer and stockman of Ashtabula County and a veteran of the Civil War. He was born in Morgan Township, Ashtabula County, in 1834, and died in 1912. During the Civil War he served with the 6th Ohio Cavalry. His wife, also a native of Ohio, died in 1916, at the age of 78 years.. Mr. and Mrs. Moses were the parents of the following children: Herbert, lives at Jefferson, Ohio ; Albert P., the subject of this sketch ; Mrs. Harriet Graham, lives at Dorset ; William, lives in Ashtabula ; and James, deceased. Albert P. Moses lived in Sheffield Township until he was seven years of age. From there his family moved to Morgan Township and later to Dorset, where he attended school. At the age of 18 years he learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed for eight years, and afterward engaged in the mercantile business at Dorset for the next 16 years. Thirty- three years ago Mr. Moses purchased his present farm of 70 acres from Jacob Painter, where he has since lived. The place is well improved and Mr. Moses ranks among the leading dairy farmers of the township. 834 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY On April 19, 1885, Mr. Moses was united in marriage at Dorset with Miss Lena. D. DeMo, the daughter of Ramson and Rhoda (Misner) DeMo. both deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Moses four children have been born, as follows: Mrs. Ruby Winkle, lives at Kingsville, Ohio ; Mrs. Austa Winkle, lives at Dorset ; Lynn, married Flora Bowers, lives at Dorset ; and Hugh, married Flora White, lives at Dorset, and he is a veteran of the World War. Mr. and Mrs. Moses have 14 grandchildren. Mr. Moses is a Republican, has served as township clerk, township assessor and clerk of the board of education. He and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church and he belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. George W. Hamilton, who is successfully engaged in the hardware business at Jefferson, ranks among the substantial citizens of Ashtabula County. He was born at Jefferson, Ohio, Feb. 28, 1874, and is the son of Joseph and Mary (Miller) Hamilton. Joseph Hamilton, deceased, was a native of Ireland, as was also his wife. He located at Jefferson after coming to this country and engaged in general farming. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton were the parents of three children, as follOWs: George W., the subject of this sketch ; Frank, lives at Jefferson; and Mrs. Martha Bates, lives at Jefferson. George W. Hamilton received his education in the public schools of Jefferson and engaged in the hardware business there in 1911 under the firm name of Hamilton & Ruggles. Eight years later he removed to Conneautville, Pa., and engaged in farming for four years. In February, 1923, he located at Rock. Creek and engaged in the hardware business, purchasing the business of W. W. Gove. After locating at Rock Creek, Mr. Hamilton established an extensive trade. On May 20, 1924, he was burned out, and on Sept. 2, 1924, he purchased the hardware stock of Reeder and Sill at Jefferson, where he now carries a complete line of hardware. On Sept. 28, 1902, Mr. Hamilton was united in marriage with Miss Clara Crisp, a native of Jefferson, born Aug. 16, 1876, and the daughter of John and Belle (Holmes) Crisp. To Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton have been born three children, as follows: Zada, Laura and Ella, all at home. Mr. Hamilton is a Republican, a member of the Congregational church, and belongs to the Masonic lodge and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 835 E. A. Kinleyside, a progressive and enterprising business man at East Orwell, is one of the well known and substantial citizens of Ashtabula County. He was born in Wayne Township, Dec. 27, 1872, and is a son of David and Eliza (Beeman) Kinleyside. David Kinleyside was a native of Scotland who came to this country in 1846 and located on a farm in Wayne Township, Ashtabula. County. He was a blacksmith by trade and died June 4, 1900. His wife who was born in Trumbull County, died Jan. 22, 1910, at the age of 70 years. Mr. and Mrs. Kinleyside were the parents of three children: William, lives at Warren, Ohio ; E. A., the subject of this sketch; and Kate Wilcox, lives in Florida. E. A. Kinleyside received his education in the district schools at Wayne Center and remained on the home place until 1901, at which time he clerked in the hardware store of H. W. Wilcox at East Orwell. The following year he purchased a half interest in the business and in 1910 became sole owner. Mr. Kinleyside has an up to date place of business and is among the leading merchants of the county. He also owns and operates the local motion picture theatre, which was built in 1917. On Nov. 12, 1915, Mr. Kinleyside was married to Miss Lydia Cleve, who was born in Orwell, Ohio, Nov. 26, 1877. They have no children. Mr. Kinleyside is an independent voter. C. W. Nims, a well known lumber dealer of East Orwell, was born on a farm in Colebrook Township, May 26, 1883, and is the son of W. A. and Ella (Allen) Nims. W. A. Nims is a leading farmer and stockman of Colebrook Township. He was born in Andover Township, Ashtabula County, Aug. 23, 1856, and is the son of Charles and Sarah (Bailey) Nims. To W. A. and Ella (Allen) Nims 10 children have been born, as follows : C. W., the subject of this sketch ; Sarah Winn, born May 21, 1884, lives in Louisiana; C. C., born Dec. 5, 1885, lives in Cleveland; Robert H., born July 25, 1887, lives at South Euclid, Ohio ; Florence Martin, born March 27, 1889, lives at Gates Mill, Ohio; Carl S., born March 8, 1891, lives near Mentor, Ohio; Blain Bryan, born March 5, 1893, lives at Mentor, Ohio; Gertrude May Warner, born Nov. 16, 1895, lives at Albany, N. Y. ; Dean S., born Feb. 22, 1898, lives at Ashtabula ; and Edith Elizabeth Waters, born Nov. 18, 1901, lives in Philadelphia, Pa. 836 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY C. W. Nims grew up on his father's farm in Colebrook Township and attended the public schools. He engaged in farming for several years and later was a carpenter contractor in Cleveland. In 1909 Mr. Nims removed to East Orwell, where he did contracting and he erected the Methodist Episcopal Church at Middlefield, as well as other leading buildings of the community. In 1919 he purchased the lumber yard of W. A. Cheney at East Orwell, where he is now located. He carries a complete line of building materials and does a large volume of business. On June 27, 1906, Mr. Nims was united in marriage with Miss Ruth G. Griffin, a native of Orwell, born Dec. 25, 1884, and the daughter of George and Jennie (Gilmore) Griffin. Mr. Griffin lives with the Nims family. His wife is deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Nims have been born three children, as follows: Genevieve E., born July 22, 1910; Ruth W., born Feb. 5, 1917; and Mary I., born Sept. 18, 1920. Mr. Nims belongs to the Masonic lodge and the Independent Order of Odd FellOWs. His wife belongs to the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Nims is a substantial citizen and is accounted one of the alert business men of his community. Warren W. Marble is a leading dairy farmer of Conneaut Township, and the owner of one of Ashtabula County's most attractive farms. He is a native of Erie County, Pa., born July 2, 1859, and the son of Chauncey and Olive (Cobb) Marble. Chauncey Marble was born in Onondaga County, N. Y., and when a young man with his parents, Paul and Clara Marble, removed to Erie County, Pa., where he engaged in general farming and stock raising. He was the owner of 300 acres of land. Mr. Marble died Sept. 5, 1889, and his wife died in November, 1861. They were the parents of the following children: Clara J., married Alfred Blakeslee, a farmer, lives at South Ridge, Ohio ; Adolph, deceased ; Warren W., the subject of this sketch ; and Alva Frank, who died in 1918. Warren W. Marble has always lived on a farm. He was educated in the public and high schools of Erie County and also attended normal school and taught school one term at Edinboro, Pa. In 1893 he came to Conneaut and bought his present farm in Conneaut Township. He settled on a farm in Monroe Township in 1898 and in 1906 moved to his present farm in Conneaut Township, where he owns 71 acres of fine land and is a breeder of pure bred dairy stock. PICTURE OF MR. AND MRS. WARREN W. MARBLE HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 837 On Dec. 25, 1898, Mr. Marble was united in marriage with Miss Alice J. Cheeseman, a native of Erie County, Pa., born in November, 1868, and the daughter of Willis and Brunette (Durkee) Cheeseman, early settlers of Ashtabula County. Mr. Cheeseman died in 1902 and his wife died in 1896. To Mr. and Mrs. Marble one son has been born, Homer Wilder, who is a graduate of Conneaut High School and Ohio State University, where he studied agriculture and dairying. He is now assistant superintendent of a large ice cream plant at Canton, Ohio. Mr. Marble is a Republican and a member of the Baptist Church. He has always taken an active interest in the affairs of his community and is a member of the Conneaut Chamber of Commerce, of which he is a director. He has served as school director. Mr. Marble is a man of integrity and ability, a good farmer and an excellent citizen. C. E. Meredith is a progressive and enterprising business man of Orwell Township, where he is engaged in the hardware business. He was born at Halifax, Nova Scotia, March 5, 1865, and is the son of Henry and Lydia Meredith. Henry Meredith was a native of London, England, and after serving as a sea captain for a number of years, came to the United States and located at Cleveland. He was a captain on fresh and salt waters for 63 years and was widely knOWn throughout the region, and never lost a man or a vessel in all sailing experience. He died at the age of 73 years and his wife is also deceased. They were the parents of 14 children, two of whom are now living: C. E., the subject of this sketch ; and Florence Neiding, lives in Cleveland. C. E. Meredith received his education in his native land and when a boy learned the tinner's trade. After coming to this country with his parents he lived in Cleveland for several years, and in 1888 removed to Ashtabula County and engaged in the hardware business at Orwell. Mr. Meredith carries a general line of hardware, plumbing fixtures, furnaces, and farm implements. The business was incorporated in 1922 and is known as the C. E. Meredith Sons & Company. Mr. Meredith is president of the company, and his son, Charles Harry, is vice-president and secretary. In 1886, Mr. Meredith was married the first time to Miss Alice Grant, who was born in 1867, and died in 1893. To this union two children were 838 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY born: Mabel Weisbaum, lives at Denver, Colo. ; and Charles Harry, mention of whom is made above. Mr. Meredith was later married to Miss Lottie Addicott, of Orwell, and the daughter of John and Harriet Addicott. To this union six children were born, as follows : Paul, Charles, Harriet. Eugene, Kenneth, and Charlotte, all living at Orwell. Mr. Meredith is a member of the Presbyterian Church and he and his family stand high in the community. Fred J. Congdon, a well known merchant of Orwell, engaged in the grocery and meat business, is a native of Ashtabula County. He was born at Colebrook, Oct. 4, 1862, and is the son of Abner and Miranda (Herd) Congdon. Abner Congdon was born in Rome Township, Ashtabula County, in 1828, and died in November, 1914. He spent his entire life in Ashtabula County and in early life was a farmer. Later he engaged in business at Colebrook where he conducted a general store. His first wife, Miranda Herd, died at the age of 29 years, leaving four children: Georgiana and Sarah E., both deceased; Laverne Gee, lives at Ashtabula ; and Fred J., the subject of this sketch. Mr. Congdon was later married to Miss Salinda Beckwith, a native of Colebrook, and to this union eight children were born. Fred J. Congdon attended the district schools of Colebrook, after which he engaged in the livery business there. He has owned his present place of business at Orwell since 1910, having purchased the business of Fuller & Company. Mr. Congdon is widely known and has an extensive trade. On Oct. 25, 1883, Mr. Congdon was married to Miss Fina A. Green, and to this union 12 children were born as follows : Blanche Downing; Lucerne, lives at Sharon, Pa. ; Catherine, lives at Painesville, Ohio ; Cora Gray, lives at Jefferson; William, lives at Orwell ; Marie BrOWn, lives at Mentor, Ohio ; Laverne, a teacher ; Olive Meredith ; Audrey and Janice, both at home ; and two children died in infancy. Mr. Congdon was married the second time on March 27, 1921, to Mrs. Venda (McFadden) Allen, who was the widow of Frank Allen. By her former marriage Mrs. Congdon had two children, Ernest F., who lives in California, and De Wayne George, deceased. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 839 O. C. Emhoff, proprietor of the 0. C. Emhoff Motor Sales Company, of Orwell, is a progressive young business man of Ashtabula County. He was born in Rome Township, Jan. 5, 1896, and is a son of Christ and Grace (Hillier) Emhoff. Christ Emhoff, a well known farmer of Orwell Township, is a native of Ashtabula County, as is also his wife. They were the parents of three children: 0. C., the subject of this sketch ; Leta, who died at the age of 16 years ; and Carlton C., lives at Kinsman, Ohio. O. C. Emhoff received his education in, the schools of Rome Township and also attended Ashtabula High School. He followed farming on the home place until 1917 at which time he became a salesman for the C. D. Highland Company, Ford dealers. In 1919 Mr. Emhoff located at Orwell where he owns an up to date garage. He has the agency for the Buick and Chevrolet automobiles and carries a complete line of accessories. On Sept. 24, 1923, Mr. Emhoff established a garage and salesroom at Kinsman, Ohio, where he is also agent for the above named cars. On May 3, 1918, Mr. Emhoff was married to Miss Cora Adams, a native of Wheeling, W. Va., and a daughter of Green and Josephine Adams, who are the parents of the following children: Luther, Charles, Cora, Lulu, and Edward. In politics Mr. Emhoff is identified with the Republican party and he is a member of the city council. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Ward B. Stone is a well known merchant and substantial citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born at Orwell, July 30, 1855, and is a son of Richmond E. and Mary Stone, both of whom are now deceased. Ward B. Stone was reared and educated at Orwell and after attending the Orwell Normal Institute, studied pharmacy in Philadelphia. He then engaged in the drug business with his father at Orwell, and was later connected with the G. B. Devoe Company of Orwell. This business was established 60 years ago by Henry A. Devoe, who was later succeeded by his sons, George B., Charles B. and F. H. Devoe. It is now owned by Mr. Stone, who is assisted by his sons-in-law, M. M. Chatfield and J. Woodworth Richardson. Mr. Stone conducts the largest rural store in the Western Reserve, and has an extensive trade throughout Ashtabula 840 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY County. His motto is "Small profits and large sales." Special sales are held each month. On June 22, 1881, Mr. Stone was united in marriage with Miss Emma H. Devoe, the daughter of Henry A. Devoe. To this union two daughters were born: Lela D., born July 18, 1883, and Ella B., born Feb. 23, 1892. Mr. Stone is a Republican and has served as clerk of the board of health. He is a member of the Masonic lodge No. 277, and Chapter No. 104 Rock Creek. He is esteemed throughout his community as a reliable man. Fred L. Horton, a well known and successful business man of Conneaut, engaged in the contracting business, is a native of Ashtabula County. He was born in Conneaut Township, Jan. 15, 1883, and is the son of Levant and Amerett (Folsom) Horton. Levant Horton was born in Genesee County, N. Y., in 1839, the son of William Horton. The Horton family were among the earliest settlers of Conneaut Township, and William Horton was the first man to raise strawberries in the vicinity of Conneaut. Levant Horton followed farming during his entire life and lived on the same farm for 55 years. He was a Republican and a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Horton died Auf. 19, 1922, and his wife died June 19, 1918. They were the parents of two children : Frank W., a photographer, lives in Buffalo, N. Y., and Fred L., the subject of this sketch. Fred L. Horton received his education in the public schools and in 1900 learned the carpenter trade. Seven years later he went into business for himself and since that time has erected more buildings in Conneaut than any other contractor. He designed and built the Christian Church there, as well as many public buildings. Mr. Horton has constructed a new home for himself and family, which is among the most attractive residences in Conneaut. On Nov. 4, 1905, Mr. Horton was married to Miss Myrtle Lilly, a native of Conneaut Township, born Nov. 4, 1885, and the daughter of DeLos and Emma (Ward) Lilly, natives of Conneaut Township, where they now reside. There were four children in the Lilly family: Iva, married Charles Maguire, lives in East Conneaut; George, lives with the Horton family; Mrs. Horton; and Ralph, who lives at Conneaut. To Fred. H. and Myrtle (Lilly) Horton have been born four children: Amy PICTURE OF FRED L. HORTON HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 841 Grace, born Dec. 26, 1906; Miles Levant, born Oct. 7, 1909; Alice Alma, born March 8, 1915, died April 19, 1915; and Dean L., born April 24, 1922. Amy Grace Horton graduated from the Conneaut High School in 1924, and had the honor of being the first girl to be president of the senior class in that school. In politics Mr. Horton is identified with the Republican party. He is a member of the Masonic lodge, and he and his family hold membership in the Christian Church. Floyd Congdon, who conducts a lunch and confectionery business at East Orwell, is a native of Ashtabula County. He was born at Colebrook, June 5, 1891, and is a son of Frank and Eliza (Marsh) Congdon. Frank Congdon, who now resides at Orwell, was born in Colebrook, in December, 1870. He has always been a farmer and is well known throughout this section. Mr. Congdon was married to Miss Eliza Marsh, a native of Wisconsin, born Aug. 15, 1874, and the daughter of Mundy Marsh. To this union six children were born as follows: Floyd, the subject of this sketch; Carson Kerr, born May 3, 1894, lives at Warren, Ohio; Earl, born Dec. 7, 1900, died at the age of nine years ; Esly George, born July 6, 1896, lives at Orwell; Rendell M., born May 29, 1907, at home; and Kenneth A., born Feb. 12, 1911. Floyd Congdon was reared at Colebrook and attended the public schools there. He spent three years at Liverpool, Ohio, where he was engaged in the pottery business. In 1910 he attended the Homewood College of Pittsburg, Pa., where he took a course in engineering and was graduated with that degree in 1911. In 1911 Mr. Congdon located at Orwell and worked for his uncle, Fred Congdon in the livery business. Sept. 11, 1923, he purchased from Thomas Fuller, the business which is now known as the Congdon Cafe. He is also a dealer in confectionery.Mrs. Congdon served as postmistress of East Orwell from 1916 until 1924. On July 29, 1912, Mr. Congdon was married to Miss Ethel Pike, who was born at Orwell, Oct. 24, 1895, the daughter of Walter and Frances (Lintern) Pike. Mr. Pike was born in England, Jan. 15, 1855, and came to this country with his father, William, and sisters, Jennie and Sarah Pike, in 1873. He is a well known farmer of Orwell Township. His wife was born at Orwell, Oct. 20, 1858, and died in April, 1921. Mr. and Mrs. Pike were the parents of nine children, as follows : Olive, lives in Cleveland ; William M., lives at Orwell ; Lida, wife of Wm. A. Anderson, 842 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY lives at Orwell; Charles A., lives at Orwell; Walter E., deceased ; Mary A., the wife of Clarence Cleeve, lives at Windsor, Ohio ; Granville E., lives at Orwell; Elva I., deceased, was the wife of Wm. A. Congdon; and Ethel I. Congdon, twin sister of Elva. To Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Congdon two children have been born: Earl, born Dec. 18, 1913, and Margaret E., born Jan. 19, 1917. Mr. Congdon's wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal. Church. Mr. Congdon is progressive and public spirited and one of the substantial young business men of Ashtabula County. J. F. Stevens, retired farmer of Orwell, is one of the well known and dependable citizens of Ashtabula County. He was born at Montville, Geauga County, Ohio, Sept. 13, 1837, and is the son of Seth and Highley (Hart) Stevens. The Stevens family were among the earliest settlers of this section, having settled at Austinburg in 1797. Seth Stevens was born in Morgan Township, Ashtabula County, Feb. 7, 1808, and was a son of Roswell and Polly (King) Stevens. In 1797 Roswell Stevens came here from Vermont with a party of eight men and two women, in fact Mr. Austin was the leader of the party. They located at Austinburg and the first child born there was Rhuel, the son of Roswell and Polly (King) Stevens. Roswell Stevens served throughout the War of 1812 and died at the age of 88 years. He was a leading pioneer citizen of this county and was the first postmaster of Montville, in Geauga County, and the first citizen to hold public office in that county. Roswell Stevens moved to Rock Creek, Morgan Township in an early day. At one time a neighbor was sick and in need of attention. Mr. Stevens set out on foot and walked to Pittsburg to get whiskey for the sick man. Later Mr. Stevens moved to Montville, misfortune overtook the family and the Rock Creek people took him and his family back to that place for about a year when he returned to Montville, Ohio, where he died. Seth Stevens was always a farmer. He was married first to Miss Hiley Hart, a native of Connecticut and to this union three children were born: Ammerett and Albert E., both deceased ; and J. F., the subject of this sketch, at whose birth his mother died. Mr. Stevens was later married to Miss Emmeline Austin, and to this union seven children were born, as follows: Letitia Higley, lives at Windsor, Ohio; N. A., lives at HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 843 Chardon, Ohio; Katherine Brace, deceased ; Zachary Taylor, lives in Connecticut; Mary Elliott and Roland, who both reside at Painesville, Ohio, and William A., who lives at Orwell, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history. J. F. Stevens was reared and attended school in Montville Township, Geauga County, and in early life owned and operated a saw mill. At the age of 20 years he had accumulated $400, which with his saw mill he traded and purchased land in Orwell Township, Ashtabula County, in 1862. He became a prosperous farmer and stockman and since 1907 has lived retired at Orwell. On Oct. 14, 1858, Mr. Stevens was united in marriage with Miss Eunice Gould, who was born in Ohio in 1839, the daughter of Thomas and Rebecca (Packard) Gould. ?Mrs. Stevens died Sept. 10, 1883, leaving four children as follows: Della, married Peter Clute ; Luella Payne, and F. J., all deceased; and Nettie McBride, who lives with her father at Orwell, and she has one son, Willard J. On Feb. 11, 1885, Mr. Stevens was married to Miss Ruth Rebecca Gould, a niece of his first wife, who was born in 1852. She died Dec. 29, 1916. To this union two children were born: Hugh A., lives at Sandusky, Ohio ; and Harry G., lives at Jefferson, Mo. In politics Mr. Stevens is identified with the Republican party. He has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Orwell for 60 years. William O. Smith, who has lived on the same farm in Orwell Township since 1843, is a veteran of the Civil War and a pioneer of Ashtabula County. He was born at Warren, in Trumbull County, Ohio, Dec. 17, 1842, and is a son of Orsamus and Elmira (Kendall) Smith. Orsamus Smith was born in Massachusetts, Nov. 7, 1807, and was the son of George and Polly (Bent) Smith. George Smith was born at Rutland, Mass., Sept. 28, 1761, and died June 17, 1844. His wife was born Sept. 23, 1769, and died Dec. 18, 1859. In 1821 Orsamus Smith came to Ohio and located at Orwell. He was married first to Melinda Clapp, and to this union three children were born, George, Horatio, and Francis, all deceased. He was later married on Oct. 9, 1840, to Miss Elmira Kendall, who was born in Massachusetts, Dec. 22, 1806, and died in 1888. To this union two children were born : W. O., the subject of this sketch, and 844 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Emma, born Oct. 4, 1844, now living with her brother, W. 0. Orsamus Smith died Dec. 31, 1886, and is buried at Orwell. William O. Smith attended the district schools and was a student of Prof. Tuckerman. During the Civil War he enlisted for service at Cleveland, with Company K, 105th Regiment, and was sent to the front in Kentucky. He engaged in many battles of the war and was wounded in action. He was discharged in December, 1865, and mustered out at Nashville, Tenn. Mr. Smith then returned to the home place where he remained until the death of his parents. Mr. Smith is the last surviving Civil War veteran now living at Orwell. There were over 100 men went into the Civil War from Orwell. Mr. Smith and his sister, Emma, have spent their entire lives together and still own 25 acres of the original homestead in Orwell Township. They reside in the Village of Orwell. They are both unmarried. Mr. Smith is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and is an independent voter. He is one of the respected and dependable pioneer citizens of Ashtabula County. George W. Swaney, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War and a leading citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born in Pennsylvania, in 1835. George W. Swaney spent his boyhood on his father's farm and attended the district schools. At an early age he went to Wisconsin, where he became a prominent lumber man. Mr. Swaney owned land there and remained there until 1883, at which time he removed to Ashtabula County and lived retired at Amboy until the time of his death, July 22, 1915. During the Civil War Mr. Swaney served with a Wisconsin company and was wounded while in action. Mr. Swaney was a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic. On July 6, 1865, Mr. Swaney was united in marriage with Miss Lydia Puffer, a native of Erie County, Pa., born Sept. 6, 1838, and the daughter of Erasmus and Dianna (Catlin) Puffer. Mr. Puffer settled in Ashtabula County in 1848 and operated a farm in Conneaut Township for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Puffer were the parents of the following children: Harriet, married Francis Jerrils, both deceased ; Caroline, married Seth Potter, both deceased ; Sarah, William, deceased ; Mrs. Swaney ; PICTURE OF GEORGE W. SWANEY HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 845 Eliza, married Perry Ryan, both deceased ; Henry, lives in Pennsylvania ; Benjamin and Anna, deceased ; and Henrietta, married Allen Turner, deceased, and she lives at Amboy, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Swaney reared an adopted son, Frank Puffer Swaney, who was born June 12, 1865. He lives at Denver, Colo., and is a locomotive engineer. Mrs. Swaney lives at Amboy, where she owns her home and a small farm. She is a member of the Methodist Church and has voted the Republican ticket once. Mrs. Swaney is a well known citizen of Ashtabula County and is highly esteemed. E. V. Geer, the capable and well knOWn postmaster of Orwell, is a native of Ashtabula County. He was born in Colebrook Township, Jan. 14, 1872, and is the son of Moses E., and Julia C. (Thorpe) Geer. Moses E. Geer, who lives retired at Colebrook, is a veteran of the Civil War. He was born at Cherry Valley, Ohio, June 2, 1847, and is the son of William B. and Delia Dunham Geer. To Moses E. and Julia C. (Thorpe) Geer 14 children were born, as follows: Olive J., born July 16, 1868; Mary M., deceased ; E. V., the subject of this sketch; Esther, born Dec. 25, 1873, died July 23, 1874 ; Frank H., born March 30, 1875, lives at Colebrook ; David, born April 4, 1877, lives at Warren, Ohio ; Jesse C., born Feb. 4, 1879, lives in Michigan ; William A., born March 15, 1881, lives in Pennsylvania ; Milton E., born April 21, 1882, died March 19, 1884 ; Avery A., born Feb. 25, 1884, lives at home ; E. E., born Oct. 19, 1885, lives at Warren Ohio ; Ethel L., born April 1, 1887, at home ; Joseph E., born June 17, 1888, lives at Warren, Ohio ; and John S., born May 29, 1890, died Aug. 28, 1890. Mrs. Geer died Aug. 13, 1922. E. V. Geer was reared on his father's farm in Colebrook Township and after having attended the district schools learned the blacksmith's trade which he followed in Colebrook and Orwell until 1897, when he went to Hudson, Ind., and worked at his trade as blacksmith until the Spring of 1898. He then enlisted for service in the Spanish-American War. He served in. Company I, 157th Indiana Regulars. He was in the camp in Florida. He was discharged at the close of the war, 1898. He then returned to Orwell in 1898, where he conducted a blacksmith shop and also was engaged in the vehicle and implement business. In 1915 Mr. Geer purchased 73 acres of well improved land, southeast of Orwell, which he farmed until his appointment as postmaster at Orwell, March 1, 1924. Mr. Geer's farm is now conducted by a tenant. 846 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY On Jan. 20, 1900, Mr. Geer was married to Miss Mary E. Stone, a native of Orwell, and an adopted daughter of H. J. and Helen M. Stone. She was born April 17, 1876. To Mr. and Mrs. Geer have been born three children: Florence Allison, born April 14, 1901, lives at Warren, Ohio, and has two children, Doris M., and Virginia M. Allison ; Edward W., born Oct. 28, 1906, resides in Orwell, and Robert E., born Oct. 15, 1911. Politically Mr. Geer is a Republican. He ranks among Ashtabula County's substantial citizens. D. W. French, now living retired in Orwell, is a prominent and highly interesting citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born in Trumbull Township, Nov. 3, 1853, and is the son of Ogden and Lavina (Davis) French. Ogden French was a native of Lake County, Ohio, and a prosperous farmer of that section during his life. He died at the age of 55 years, and his wife, also a native of Ohio, died at the age of 86 years. They were the parents of three children : Austin, deceased ; D. W., the subject of this sketch ; and Elvira Anthony, lives with the French family. D. W. French attended the district schools of Leroy Township, Lake County, and spent his boyhood on his father's farm. He has always been a farmer and in 1915 removed to his present home from Rome Township. On March 4, 1881, Mr. French was married to Miss Amelia Cook, who was born in Ashtabula County, Feb. 2, 1860, and died Dec. 16, 1921. To this union one son was born, W. 0. French, who resides with his father. W. O. French was married to Miss Mina Graham and they have four children, Bessie, Mina, Dorothy and Donald. D. W. French is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church and has served as school director. He is one of the dependable citizens of Ashtabula County, where he has spent almost his entire life. W. W. Green, deceased, was for many years a well knOWn and successful business man of Ashtabula County. He was the owner and proprietor of the Orwell House at Orwell, which is now operated by his wife. Mr. Green was a native of Trumbull County, Ohio, born Nov. 28, 1840. W. W. Green was reared and educated in Trumbull County, Ohio, and had owned the Orwell House since 1906. He died Oct. 29, 1922, and is buried at Orwell. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 847 Mr. Green was united in marriage with Miss Ada Northway, a native of St. Paul, Minn., born April 16, 1869, and the daughter of P. I. and Rosalia (Candis) Northway. Her father was born in Rome, Ashtabula County, Ohio, Dec. 29, 1840, and was a farmer during his life. In 1869 he located in Orwell TOWnship, where he died in 1920. His wife was born in Green Township, Trumbull County, March 13, 1840, and died April 1, 1901. They were the parents of the following children : Emma Tracy, lives in Colorado; Mrs. Green; D. R., deceased; George A., lives in California; and Mae Parker, lives at Conneaut. To W. W. and Ada (North- way) Green the following children were born: Allen F., born Nov. 16, 1889, lives in South Euclid, Ohio; Austin W., born Feb. 16, 1894, lives at Orwell ; Clarence P., born July 10, 1897, lives at Ashtabula ; Eva, born Oct. 24, 1899, lives with her mother ; and Willard N., born May 24, 1907. Mr. Green was identified with the Democratic party in politics, was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. His wife is a Republican and holds membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church. The Green family are enterprising and progressive citizens of Ashtabula County and are widely knOWn. J. E. Palo, well known in Ashtabula County as a progressive and enterprising farmer and stockman, was born in Finland, June 1, 1881, and is a son of Elias and Mary Palo. Elias Palo died in Finland in 1886. His widow and son came to this country during that year and settled at Ashtabula Harbor. After attending the public schools there, Mr. Palo was employed as an operator of bridge conveyors at the ore docks for 26 years. In 1922 he purchased his present farm in Lenox Township, which contains 48 acres of good farm land. The place is well improved and Mr. Palo specializes in the breeding of Holstein cattle. Mr. Palo was married the first time at Fairport, Ohio, on Jan. 27, 1899, to Miss Olga M. Mattson, of that place, and the daughter of Isaac and Susan Mattson, residents of Fairport. Mrs. Palo died in 1918 leaving four children: Elvi, Eugene, Ida and John. Mr. Palo was later married to Miss Hilda Mackey, of Painesville, Ohio, who was born in Finland, May 14, 1886, and the daughter of Herman and Santra Mackey, who now reside in Finland. To this union one son has been born, Carl. Mrs. Palo has 348 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY the following brothers and sisters: Nestor ; Lydia, married Oscar Savola, who lives in Marquette, Mich. ; and Einer and Matt, who live in Finland. Politically Mr. Palo is a Republican. He is a member of the Lutheran Church and belongs to the Knights of Kaleva. C. F. Cochran is a progressive farmer and stockman of Richmond Township and the owner of 103 acres of well improved land. He was born on a farm in Lewis County, W. Va., Sept. 26, 1862, and is the son of James and Mahaley (Bennett) Cochran. James Cochran was a native of West Virginia and died from the effect of vaccination while in the Union army during the Civil War. To James and Mahaley (Bennett) Cochran five children were born: William, deceased ; Sarah Jane, deceased ; John, lives in West Virginia ; Mary E. Crawford, lives at Kingsville, Ohio; and C. F., the subject of this sketch. After the death of her first husband, Mrs. Cochran was later married to Adam Wilfong, both deceased. C. F. Cochran was reared by an uncle, William Cochran. After attending the district schools of West Virginia, he engaged in general farming and remained in his native state until 1908, at which time he came to Ohio and located on his present farm in Richmond Township. Mr. Cochran specializes in dairy farming and has a well improved farm. On March 17, 1881, Mr. Cochran was united in marriage with Miss Mary A. Crawford, a native of West Virginia, born Nov. 6, 1862, and the daughter of Joseph and Lydia Crawford, both of whom are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Crawford were the parents of the following children: J. B., deceased ; H. W., lives at Kingsville, Ohio; Henry and Wilbur, deceased; A. W., lives in West Virginia; Mrs. Cochran ; Lou, lives in West Virginia ; and Viola and Minnie, both also living in West Virginia. To C. F. and Mary A. (Crawford) Cochran have been born eight children, as follows : James, lives in Ashtabula ; Nonie, wife of P. M. Hayes, lives at Dorset, Ohio ; Viola, married E. W. Kyle, lives at Dorset, Ohio ; Ocie, wife of Carl Bailey, lives at Huntington, Ind. ; Lillian, wife of Ivan Heath, lives in Richmond Township ; Rettie Belle, wife of Wm. Flack, Richmond Township ; Opal, a teacher at Dorset, Ohio ; and John C., at home. Mr. Cochran is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America. He is an upright and industrious man and is held in high regard in his community. PICTURE OF THE FARM OF C. G. COCHRAN HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 849 Frank Winslow Parker, a substantial citizen of Ashtabula County, who is engaged in farming in Orwell Township and also as a clerk in the Devoe Mercantile Company at Orwell, is a native of this county. He was born on a farm in Orwell Township, Oct. 9, 1876, and is the son of Zera C. and Caroline (Winslow) Parker. Zera. C. Parker was an early settler in Ashtabula County. He was a blacksmith in early life and later engaged in general farming and stock raising. Mr. and Mrs. Parker, deceased, were the parents of the following children: Emma Tracy, deceased; Hattie Avery, lives at Orwell ; George, died in infancy ; and Frank Winslow, the subject of this sketch. Frank Winslow Parker grew up on his father's farm and was educated in the Orwell schools. At the age of 18 years he entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad, where he remained for five years. He then located on his present farm of 120 acres in Orwell Township, where he resides. Since April, 1920, Mr. Parker has clerked in the store of the Devoe Mercantile Company. On Oct. 12, 1898, Mr. Parker was married to Miss Mary Goddard, a native of Orwell, and to this union one daughter was born, Frances A., born Oct. 18, 1902. Mr. Parker is a Democrat, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and belongs to the Masonic lodge. He and his family are well and favorably known in Ashtabula County. Dr. D. E. Bottorf, a physician of Ashtabula, is well known throughout the community, both as a successful man in his profession and as an excellent citizen. His connection with the history of Ashtabula County begins in 1883 when, after five days overland drive with horse and buggy he arrived in the City of Ashtabula, Dec. 12, 1883, coming from a former field of practice in Phillipsburg, Pa. Doctor Bottorf was born at Gatesburg, Pa., the son of John D. and Henrietta (Moore) Bottorf, old time farmers of large acreage, where the doctor received his boyhood training in rugged, active and strenuous environment. Dr. Bottorf was educated in the public schools, state normal school and the colleges of Pennsylvania, taking post graduate work in the University of Michigan and later being graduated in medicine from the Cleveland Homeopathic College in 1881. Prior to the practice of medicine he spent many years in the teaching profession, beginning in the back-