(RETURN TO THE TITLE PAGE) 950 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY 1910. His wife, who was born in 1824, died Oct. 13, 1901. George T., the subject of this sketch, was their only child. George T. Fry spent his boyhood on the farm and was educated in the schools of Orwell and attended high school for three years. He has always lived on the same farm and ranks among the successful dairymen of this section. In 1890 Mr. Fry was united in marriage with Miss Jane Pike, a native of England, born in 1870, and the daughter of William and Mary (Manley) Pike, natives of England, and both now deceased. There were 13 children in the Pike family, of whom four are now living: Walter, lives at Orwell; Sidney, lives in Nebraska; Sarah Emma Hill, lives at Orwell; and Mrs. Jane Fry. Mrs. Fry came to this country with her father. Her mother died in England in 1883. To George T. and Jane (Pike) Fry two children were born: Terry R., born Nov. 18, 1891, married, lives at home, and has two children, Dorothy and Katherine ; and Raymond W., born March 16, 1910. Mr. Fry is a Republican, and belongs to the Independent Order of Oil Fellows. He is a capable and reliable citizen of his community. Robert Williams, deceased, was among the leading farmers and stockmen of Ashtabula County for many years. He was born at Devonshire, England, Aug. 13, 1824, and came to this country when a young man. He located on the present Williams farm in Orwell Township in 1863, and became a successful farmer. He died Dec. 27, 1889, and is buried at Orwell. On Oct. 25, 1863, Mr. Williams was united in marriage with Miss Ann Combs, also a native of England, born Oct. 26, 1841. She was the daughter of Henry and Deborah (Hayes) Combs, who came to this country in 1852 and located at Mesopotamia, Ohio. Her father was a farmer during his life. To Mr. and Mrs. Combs 12 children were born: Mrs. Williams, John, Samuel, Emma, Eliza, Elizabeth, Hattie, Martha, Edna, Sarah, James and Minnie. To Robert and Ann (Combs) Williams six children were born, as follows : Edward E., born Aug. 18, 1864, lives in Ashtabula County ; Fred M., born Feb. 19, 1867, lives with his mother; Minnie M., born April 15, 1869, deceased ; John H., born April 8, 1871, deceased ; Emma E., born June 29, 1883, deceased ; and Homer George, born Oct. 15, 1885, deceased. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 951 Mr. Williams was a member of the Disciple Church and a highly respected citizen of his community. Newell Elton Williams, only grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. Williams, was born on the old homestead in Orwell Township, June 12, 1909. Fred M. Williams was married Nov. 8, 1906, to Miss Cora Davis, a native of Orwell, and the daughter of Frank and Salinda (Benton) Davis, both of whom are deceased. There were four children in the Davis family: Grace Bigalow, lives at Burton, Ohio ; Mrs. Williams ; Georgia Baker, lives at Orwell; and Frances Goddard, deceased. William Griffin, retired farmer, is a prominent pioneer citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born in England, Jan. 21, 1835, and came to this country at the age of 23 years. Mr. Griffin has always been a farmer and has lived on this farm since 1896. He owns 153 acres of good farm land in Orwell Township, and lives retired. Mr. Griffin was married to Miss Sarah J. Gamlin, who was born in Orwell. To this union four children were born, as follows : Perry, a hardware merchant at Bessemer, Pa.; Jerry, deceased ; Arthur, lives in Ashtabula ; and Clarence, lives near the old home place in Orwell Township. Mr. and Mrs. Griffin have 11 grandchildren. In politics Mr. Griffin is identified with the Republican party. He and his wife are well known and are highly esteemed citizens of their community. George P. Addicott, who has lived on the same farm in Orwell Township during his entire life, ranks among the substantial farmers of Ashtabula County. He was born June 25, 1874, and is the son of James and Jane (Beer) Addicott. James Addicott came to this country from England, where he was born, and located in Ashtabula County. He became a prosperous farmer and was widely known throughout the community. He was born in 1825 and died July 19, 1910.. His wife was also a native of England and is now 94 years of age. To Mr. and Mrs. Addicott eight children were born, as follows: Esther Brower, lives at Orwell ; Lizzie Meigs, lives at Orwell ; Charles, lives in Wayne Township, Ashtabula County ; Anna (Dole) deceased ; Walter, lives at Colebrook; Sarah Jones, lives at East Orwell ; 952 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY George P., the subject of this sketch; and Gertrude, who died at the age of 14 years. George P. Addicott attended the schools of Orwell and has always been interested in general farming and stock raising. He operates 72 acres of land and has a well improved farm. On Oct. 24, 1918, Mr. Addicott was united in marriage with Miss Beatrice Cummins, daughter of James and Helen Avery Cummins, a native of Windsor, Ohio, born in September, 1884. They have one son, Robert James, who was born Aug. 22, 1920. Mr. Addicott is a Republican. Dr. H. J. Shatto, who has been successfully engaged in the practice of his profession at Colebrook since 1875, ranks among the leading physicians of Ashtabula County. He was born in Portage County, Ohio, Aug. 13, 1843, and is the son of Joseph and Olive (Mills) Shatto. Joseph Shatto was born in Washington County, Pa., in 1813 and was a pioneer of this county, having come here in 1852. He located on a farm near Colebrook, where he died at the age of 57 years. His wife, who was born in Portage County, Ohio, May 15, 1813, died in 1900. Mr. and Mrs. Shatto had five children, as follows : Celesta Cook, Clarrissa Branch, Ashel and Olive, all deceased ; and Dr. H. J., the subject of this sketch. Dr. H. J. Shatto received his education in Orwell. He later attended the medical school of Western Reserve University in Cleveland, from which he received his degree in 1875. He immediately came to Colebrook, where he has practiced continuously since that time. Dr. Shatto is thoroughly competent and during his long years of service in Ashtabula County has built up a splendid practice. On Nov. 3, 1876, Dr. Shatto was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Delano, a native of Kingsville, Ohio, born Feb. 14, 1853, and the daughter of Horace Delano. To Dr. and Mrs. Shatto the following children have been born: Hugh Joseph, lives at Colebrook and has two children, Homer M., and Mildred ; Horace L., deceased; Frank, lives near Orwell, Ohio, and has three children, Genevra, Genevieve and Elizabeth ; Lyle D., lives at home ; and Julia, died in infancy. Dr. Shatto is an independent voter. He has served as township trustee for four terms, as clerk for 26 years and as a member of the board PICTURE OF DR. H. J. SHATTO HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 953 of education for 27 years. He has held membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church of Colebrook for 30 years and is trustee. Dr. Shatto and his family are well known and highly esteemed in their community. A. J. Chilcott, an enterprising and progressive farmer of Orwell Township, was born northeast of the farm where he now lives, May 6, 1874, and is the son of James and Anna (Beer) Chilcott. James Chilcott was a native of Ashtabula County, as was also his wife. They are now deceased. There were six children in their family, as follows: Lottie, deceased; Charles, lives near Orwell; Edith Chapman, lives at Orwell; Adelbert, lives in Orwell Township; A. J., the subject of this sketch; and Vernon, lives at Orwell. A. J. Chilcott was reared and educated in Orwell Township and has always been a farmer. He has lived on his present farm for five years and owns 78 acres of well improved land. Mr. Chilcott specializes in dairy farming. On May 15, 1902, Mr. Chilcott was married to Miss Emily Sanger, who was born in England, May 15, 1882, and the daughter of William and Harriet (Hawkins) Sanger. The Sanger family came to this country in 1898 and settled in Orwell Township. Mr. Sanger died in 1912 and his wife died in• 1907. They were the parents of the following children: James, born Feb. 4, 1869, lives at Orwell; William, born March 25, 1870, lives at Orwell; Anna Avery, born April 13, 1872, lives at Akron, Ohio; Robert, born April 13, 1874, deceased; Samuel, born Nov. 11, 1876, lives at Orwell; Celia Burns, born Sept. 28, 1878, deceased; Bessie Brockway, born Aug. 9, 1880, lives at Colebrook ; Mrs. Chilcott, born May 15, 1882; Lillian McElroy, born Oct. 27, 1883, lives at Hartsgrove, Ohio; and Minnie Dyke, born Nov. 5, 1886, died Dec. 23, 1919. To A. J. and Emily (Sanger) Chilcott three children have been born: Hazel Stephenson, born March 7, 1903; George T., born Dec. 27, 1905; and Harold R., born Sept. 26, 1920. Mr. and Mrs. Chilcott are rearing two of their nieces: Dorothy Dyke, born July 28, 1916; and Ruth Dyke, born March 20, 1918. Mr. Chilcott is a member of the Presbyterian Church and belongs to the Knights of Pythias and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is a reliable citizen, and has been able to build up a successful farming business, by his progressive methods. 954 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY F. H. Fuller is a prosperous farmer and stockman of Orwell Township and the heir of 182 acres of good farm land. He was born in Cleveland, May 10, 1883, and is the son of F. V. and Amelia (Smith) Fuller. F. V. Fuller was a native of Detroit, Mich., and an early settler of Cleveland. He later engaged in general farming in Ashtabula County and died. at Orwell, Ohio, at the age of 65 years. His wife, who was born in Cleveland, April 4, 1859, was the daughter of John and Eve (Rockett) Smith, natives of Germany and pioneers of Cleveland. Mr. Smith died in 1906 at the age of 91 years and his wife died in 1905 at the age of 87 years. They were the parents of 11 children, four of whom are now living: George R., lives in California ; Julia Fuller, Cleveland ; M. M. Smith, lives in Iowa ; and Mrs. F. V. Fuller. To F. V. and Amelia (Smith) Fuller two children were born: F. H., the subject of this sketch; and William J., born Oct. 17, 1885, lives at Chardon, Ohio. F. H. Fuller grew up in Cleveland and attended the public schools there. In 1900 he removed to Ashtabula County and settled on his present farm in Orwell Township, where he has met with marked success as a dairy farmer. On Dec. 25, 1904, Mr. Fuller was united in marriage with Miss Anna L. Worley, a native of California, born in June, 1883. She died Aug. 27, 1917, and is buried at Windsor, Ohio. To this union six children were born, as follows: Mildred E., born Feb. 14, 1906; Earla L., born Dec. 18, 1907; Russel W., born Oct. 4, 1909 ; Carolyn C., born Oct. 10, 1911; Lila W., born Jan. 12, 1914; and Helen G., born Feb. 8, 1917. Mr. Fuller is a Republican and a representative citizen of Ashtabula County. H. G. Moody is a leading farmer and stockman of Orwell Township. He was born in Ashtabula County, Feb. 12, 1888, and is the son of Fred and Hannah (Bartlett) Moody. Fred Moody, who now lives retired at Orwell, has for many years been a widely known farmer of Ashtabula County. He served as road overseer for a number of years and has lived retired since 1912. Mr. and Mrs. Moody have three children : H. G., the subject of this sketch ; Bessie Sylvia Kingdon, lives at Warren, Ohio ; and Glenn Forest, lives in Orwell Township. H. G. Moody operates 154 acres of land. His place is well improved and he raises a good grade of stock. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 955 On Dec. 24, 1911, Mr. Moody was united in marriage with Miss Edith Eleanor Askew, who was born at Windsor, Ohio, April 28, 1891, the daughter of Christopher and Catherine (Kohler) Askew, residents of Windsor. There are four children in the Askew family. Mary Mackelmont lives at Windsor ; Ephriam, lives at Windsor; Byron, lives at Middlefield, Ohio ; and Mrs. Moody. Mr. Moody is a Republican. He is an energetic man who stands well in the esteem of his neighbors and fellow citizens. R. E. Rawdon, deceased, was a prominent pioneer of Ashtabula County. He was born at Windsor, Ohio, Oct. 4, 1847, and died May 8, 1916. He was the son of Edwin and Abiline (Howes) Rawdon, natives of Connecticut and early settlers of Ashtabula County. R. E. Rawdon was a farmer during his life and met with marked success. On Nov. 18, 1879, he was married to Miss Rogene Harper, who was born at Orwell, June 15, 1857, and died Dec. 8, 1909. To this union one daughter was born, Abilen, born on Sep. 4, 1886. On Dec. 22, 1908, Miss Abilen Rawdon was united in marriage with Frank C. Hall, a native of Michigan, born Feb. 25, 1881, and a son of Peter and Margaret (Powers) Hall. Peter Hall was born in Preble County, Ohio, May 24, 1843. He was a veteran of the Civil War, and is now deceased. His wife was born May 4, 1848, and died Jan. 4, 1911. To this union the following children were born: William, deceased; Minnie Rhodes, lives at Hersey, Mich.; Mary Peck, lives at Hersey, Mich.; Anna Woodward, lives at Grand Rapids, Mich. ; Frank C. ; Lottie Johnson, lives at Detroit, Mich; John, lives at Detroit, Mich.; and Gladys Johnson, lives at Grand Rapids, Mich. To Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Hall five children have been born as follows : Frank Stanley, born Nov. 13, 1909 ; William Vernon, born May 21, 1911; Eugene Fayette, born Feb. 22, 1914 ; Margaret Rogene, born June 6, 1917; and Robert Bruce, born May 17, 1922. Frank C. Hall, who is now engaged in general farming and stock raising on the old Rawdon homestead in Orwell Township, was formerly engaged in construction work for a number of years. He has lived on this farm since 1914. Mr. Hall is a Republican and a substantial citizen of Ashtabula County. 956 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY W. E. Loomis, deceased, was a substantial farmer of Ashtabula County for many years. He was born on the farm in Windsor Township, where his widow nOW lives, in 1857, and was the son of Eliezer W. and Mary J. (Carpenter) Loomis. Eliezer W. Loomis was born on this farm in Windsor Township, Feb. 25, 1818, and died Feb. 15, 1905. He engaged in general farming and stock raising during his life and met with success. On May 20, 1852, he was married to Mary J. Carpenter, who was born Oct. 27, 1830, and died Jan. 6, 1917. To this union two sons were born: Perry A., born Oct. 15, 1853, died March 14, 1871; and W. E., the subject of this sketch. W. E. Loomis was always a farmer. He spent his entire life on the same farm and died Dec. 13, 1921. On June 20, 1872, he was united in marriage with Miss Emma Sawyer Dodge, the adopted daughter of Richmond and Susan Dodge, natives of Connecticut, who settled in Ashtabula County in 1818. Mrs. Loomis' parents, Leonard and Sarah (Donahue) Sawyer, died when she was a small child and in June, 1861, she settled at New Lyme, Ohio, with the Dodge family. Mr. Dodge was a prominent citizen of that section and died in 1896. His wife died Aug. 25, 1914. They had one child, Mrs. Ellen Gee, who lives in Ashtabula. A sister of Mrs. Loomis, Mrs. Eva Bartman, lives at Windsor, Ohio. To W. E. and Emma (Dodge) Loomis two sons were born: Ford, born Aug. 30, 1881, lives with his mother; and Lee, born Nov. 10, 1888, died April 6, 1917. Ford Loomis was married on June 5, 1907, to Miss Cora Hotchkiss, of Ashtabula and they have three children : Willard D., born Oct. 2, 1908 ; Madaline, born April 11, 1915; and Elizabeth, born Nov. 23, 1919. Mr. Loomis was educated in the public schools of Windsor and New Lyme and was employed in the Ashtabula post office for 15 years. He has lived on the home place since 1916 and is now engaged in farming. Mr. W. E. Loomis was a Republican, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He served as president of the local school board for several years and was a highly esteemed citizen of his community. Mrs. Loomis takes an active interest in the affairs of the county and is correspondent for six newspapers. She belongs to several clubs and also holds membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church of Windsor. Mrs. Loomis is a teacher of music and has a large number of pupils. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 957 A. P. Cook, deceased, was a prominent farmer of Windsor Township, and a pioneer citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born in that township, June 22, 1824, and was the son of Jesse and Chloe (Phelps) Cook. Jesse Cook was a native of Connecticut and came to Ashtabula County in 1804. After several years he returned to Connecticut and remained there until 1812, at which time he again located in Windsor Township. A. P. Cook engaged in farming during his entire life in Windsor Township, and met with success. He died Nov. 23, 1909, and is buried at Windsor. In 1852 Mr. Cook was united in marriage with Miss Helen O'Connor, who was born in Connecticut, July 13, 1827. She died Jan. 10, 1886. To A. P. and Helen (O'Connor) Cook two daughters were born: Emily C. Cook, married W. J. Harrison; and May Hilda, married Wilson Peck. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Harrison, who reside in the old Cook homestead in Windsor Township, were married Feb. 28, 1872. They had four children: Bernice Grover, born Aug. 21, 1874, lives at Windsor; Catherine Olin, born Nov. 5, 1876, lives at Akron, Ohio ; and Charles Harrison, born Jan. 19, 1883, lives at Ashtabula ; and Walter Harrison, born in 1888 and died on August 19, 1890. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison have five grandchildren. May Hilda Cook was married on Nov. 12, 1890, to Wilson Peck, a native of New Lyme, Ohio, born March 10, 1852, and a son of Hiram and Harriet (Simons) Peck. Wilson Peck died Jan. 7, 1923. Chester Lampson was for many years a leading citizen of Windsor Township. He was born there March 14, 1823, and was the son of Ebenezer and Martha Lampson. Chester Lampson grew up on his father's farm and received his education in the district school. He followed farming during his entire life and lived on the same farm until his death, Sept. 12, 1879. Mr. Lampson was married to Miss Emerette Griswold, a native of New Hampshire, born June 30, 1839. She died June 25, 1893. To Chester and Emerette (Griswold) Lampson seven children were born, as follows : Elbert, lives at Jefferson ; Carrie Haskins, lives at Middlefield, Ohio ; Deette, deceased; Addie Pinks ; Clayton, lives at Windsor ; Ray Jefferson and Edith Norris, lives at Middlefield, Ohio. Miss Addie Lampson was married on Feb. 27, 1879, to William R. Pinks, a native of Trumbull County, Ohio, born Sept. 18, 1857, and the 958 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY son of Thomas and Abagail (Mansfield) Pinks. To Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pinks one daughter was born, Cora Hannum, of Jefferson. She has four children, Doris, Betty, William, deceased and Herbert. W. R. Pinks has resided in Windsor Township since 1879 and his wife, all her life. He is engaged in dairy farming and owns 113 acres of well improved land. Mr. Pinks is a Republican and his wife and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. He is well known and among the substantial citizens of the county. Elsworth A. Alderman, a Civil War veteran, is a member of one of Ashtabula County's oldest families. He was born in a log cabin, on a farm in Windsor Township, Aug. 10, 1844, the eldest child of Isaac Newton and Elizabeth (Bacon) Alderman. His paternal grandparents were Elijah, Jr., and Rosanna (Phelps) Alderman. His maternal grandparents, Grove and Betsey (Hoskins) Bacon and these ancestors all came from Connecticut in about the year 1810. Isaac Newton Alderman was born in Windsor, Nov. 23, 1823, and died April 2, 1899 having lived most of his life in Windsor either as a farmer or mail carrier for Uncle Sam. Elsworth A. Alderman received a fair education in the district schools of those days, and in 1862, the day before he was eighteen, he volunteered for service in the Civil War. He enlisted with Company K, 105th 0. V. T. and was sent to Lexington, Ky. Retreating from there the regiment saw its first hard fighting at Perryville, Ky., where one-third of its numbers were lost. He was taken prisoner near Murfreesborough, Tenn., and upon his release joined his regiment at Missionary Ridge. After taking part in the "Atlanta Campaign," which lasted one hundred and twenty days, during which his regiment was under fire eighty-three days, he left Atlanta Nov. 14, 1864 on "Sherman's March to the Sea," and arrived in Savannah on Christmas Day. After a short rest his regiment started thru the Carolinas, meeting engagements at Bentonville, Goldsboro, and Raleigh. A short distance from Raleigh, Gen. Johnston surrendered and the war was over. Discharged in June, 1865 he returned to Windsor, where he has since resided. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 959 Aug. 17, 1866, Mr. Alderman was married to Miss Florence Turner, who was born in Windsor, May 29, 1844 and died Dec. 21, 1924, the only daughter of Warren and Laura Lovira (Skinner) Turner. To them three children were born : Ada L., born March 13, 1867, now a retired school teacher ; Bernard K., born Oct. 9, 1871, and died May 16, 1912, became a very skillful electrical engineer; and Coridon W., born Sept. 26, 1875, lives near the home place in Windsor, and has two children, Helen Estelle, born Sept. 13, 1906 and Donald Emory, born March 13, 1912. Mr. Alderman's home place "Maple Gorge Farm," was purchased by him and his wife in 1873 and for over fifty years a grove of fine old rock maples in a gorge, has produced thousands of gallons of delicious maple syrup, which has been shipped to all parts of the United States. Mr. Alderman, who has been township trustee, and a member of the local School Board for many years, is a respected citizen of his county, and has a host of friends. Edwin E. Rawdon is a veteran of the World War and ranks among the well known and successful young business men of Ashtabula County. He was born at Windsor, Sept. 2, 1893, and is a son of Eugene and Lois (Cook) Rawdon. Eugene Rawdon was a native of Windsor, born March 4, 1853, and a member of one of Ashtabula County's pioneer families. He was the son of Edwin and Abilene (House) Rawdon. Eugene Rawdon spent his entire life in Ashtabula County and was a farmer. He died in 1911, and his wife, who was born April 17, 1857, died May 8, 1918. They were the parents of the following children: Zelma Barnard, lives at Windsor; Mollie Hills, Cora Parker, and Eleanor Wurtz, all of whom reside in Windsor; Leah Graves, lives in Los Angeles, Cal.; and Edwin E., the subject of this sketch. After receiving his education in the public schools of Ashtabula County, Edwin E. Rawdon began railroading with the Pennsylvania Railroad. At the time of the World War he enlisted on June 4, 1917, with Company E., 5th Ohio Regiment, and was sent to Camp Sheridan, where he remained until Jan. 31, 1918, at which time he was transferred to Camp Hancock. Shortly after attending his mother's funeral, in May, 1918, Mr. Rawdon was sent overseas. He was on the battle front continuously until the time of the armistice and took part in many important battles and drives, including Chateau Thierry, Vesle and the Argonne. After his 960 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY return in January, 1919, he was employed at Cleveland by the Cleveland Tractor Company, at the same time teaching mechanics evenings. On Sept. 1, 1921, Mr. Rawdon came to Windsor and was associated with G. C. Parker, automobile dealer. Since 1923 he has had the agency here for Dodge automobiles. He has an up to date garage and has a well established business. Mr. Rawdon is an independent voter. He belongs to the Masonic lodge and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is unmarried. Milton L. Bacon, retired, has been a prominent citizen of Ashtabula County for many years, and is a member of one of the county's oldest families. He was born on a farm in Williamsfield Township, Dec. 25, 1849, and is the son of Marcus and Mary E. (Morse) Bacon. Marcus Bacon was a native of New York, born April 25, 1818, and the son of Zebina and Abbie (Phelps) Bacon. The Bacons came to Ohio in 1840 and located on a farm near Williamsfield. Marcus Bacon died in June, 1894, and his wife is also deceased. She was born April 29, 1818, and was the daughter of Rev. Elias Morse, who settled in Ashtabula County in 1809, being among the first settlers of the county. He founded about 20 Methodist Societies in Ashtabula and Trumbull counties and was prominent as a preacher for 20 years. To Marcus and Mary E. (Morse) Bacon the following children were born : Mary J., lives at Jamestown, Pa.; Almira E., lives in Minnesota ; Louise, lives in Washington; Milton L., the subject of this sketch ; and Mary Emeline, deceased. Mr. Bacon was married the second time to Miss Barbara Rheimault and to that union the following children were born: Marcus, lives in California ; Elizabeth, deceased ; Nettie, wife of Samuel Tate, Newton Falls, Ohio; Phillip, lives in Florida ; Ella. Brewer, lives in New York City; Laura Summer, lives at Elyria, Ohio; Grant, lives in Cleveland ; Fred lives in Montville, Ohio ; Seymour, Charles and Barbara, all deceased. Milton L. Bacon attended the district schools and public school of Minneapolis, Minn. one year and at an early age engaged in farming with his father. In 1890 he purchased a farm, which he operated successfully until 1912. Mr. Bacon retired in 1913. He lives in West Williamsfield, where he and Mr. Tourgee conducted a general store for 21 years. On Sept. 13, 1872, Mr. Bacon was married to Miss Emily Underwood, a native of Wayne Township, Ashtabula County, born Jan. 31, 1853, and PICTURE OF RESIDENCE OF M. L. BACON HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 961 the daughter of Alfred B. and Sallie (Morse) Underwood. To Mr. and Mrs. Bacon four children were born, as follows : Bertha, died in infancy; Walter, lives at Detroit, Mich.; Allie M. Bailey, lives in California ; and Lila, deceased. There are four grandchildren : Francis, son of Walter Bacon ; and Ernestine, Harold and Lorna Bailey. Mr. and Mrs. Bacon also have four great grandchildren. Mr. Bacon is a Democrat and has held many township offices. He was one of the organizers of the Kinsman Banking Company of Kinsman, Ohio. Mr. Bacon is a member of the Congregational church and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is an excellent citizen and merits the high regard in which he is held in the community. C. L. Lampson, who has lived on the same farm in Windsor Township, since 1888, is a successful farmer of Ashtabula County. He was born in Windsor Township, Nov. 1, 1863, and is the son of Chester and Emerette (Griswold) Lampson, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history. C. L. Lampson was educated in the schools of Austinburg and was a student at New Lyme Institute during Prof. Tuckerman's principalship, after which he engaged in general farming and stock raising on his present farm in Windsor Township. He is an extensive dairy farmer and has a well improved farm of 100 acres. On June 9, 1885, Mr. Lampson was united in marriage with Miss Ella Bell of Hartsgrove, Ohio, who was born April 24, 1864, the daughter of Albert and Eunice (Higley) Bell. Mr. and Mrs. Bell were the parents of the following children: Thompson, lives at Windsor; Fred, lives in Wisconsin ; Reuben, lives in California ; Ernestine lives in Cleveland ; and Mrs. Lampson. To Mr. and Mrs. Lampson three children were born : Mabel L., is a graduate of Ohio State University, now teaches school at Windsor ; Vena, deceased; and Lisle C., lives at home. Mr. Lampson is a Republican and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He has served as township trustee and also as a member of the school board. Mr. Lampson is among the highly respected and dependable citizens of Ashtabula County. Mr. Lampson is the possessor of a Seth Thomas clock which has been in the Lampson family for more than 100 years, and it still keeps accurate time. 962 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY J. L. Loomis has been a successful and well known farmer of Ashtabula County for many years. He was born on the farm where he now resides in Windsor Township, Feb. 19, 1873, the son of G. P. and Lois (Norris) Loomis. G. P. Loomis was born on this farm in Windsor Township, March 6, 1836, and died July 5, 1904. He was the son of Warren and Lucy (Grover) Loomis. Warren Loomis was born in East Windsor, Conn., July 18, 1793, and came to Ashtabula County in 1811. He served in the War of 1812 as a captain and was married on Aug. 4, 1816 to Lucy Grover. He was the first settler of this section and was a prominent pioneer. The Loomis homestead, now owned by J. L. Loomis, is one of the oldest homesteads of Ashtabula County and has been owned by the Loomis family for 113 years. The residence was built in 1834. On Jan. 15, 1862, G. P. Loomis was married to Miss Norris who was born at Hartsgrove, Ohio, June 26, 1839, a daughter of Cornelius and Clarissa Norris, the former a native of Connecticut and the latter of Massachusetts. Mrs. Loomis died June 19, 1915. To this union six children were born, as follows : William E., born Oct. 14, 1862, lives in Windsor Township; Arthur, born Feb. 19, 1864, died in infancy; Clara A., born Jan. 19, 1868, lives in California ; Bert, born Feb. 20, 1869, deceased; J. L., the subject of this sketch ; and Lulu A., born July 5, 1885, lives with her brother on the old homestead. J. L. Loomis attended the district schools of Windsor and has spent his entire life here. He specializes in the raising of poultry. Politically Mr. Loomis is a Republican. He and his sister are members of the Methodist Episcopal church at Windsor, and have many friends and acquaintances throughout Ashtabula County. Vincent Cicoria Tavone, manager of Tavone & Company, is a reliable and enterprising citizen of Conneaut. He was born in Italy, July 18, 1892, the son of Nicholas and Mary (Vaccora) Tavone. Nicholas Tavone is a prosperous farmer and lives in Italy. His wife died in 1912. They were the parents of the following children : Angelo, Mary, Mike, Sandy, Dolarad, all living in Italy, and Vincent Cicoria, the subject of this sketch. Vincent Cicoria Tavone came to the United States in 1920 and settled in Conneaut where he was employed by the Nickel Plate Railroad. He HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 963 opened his present place of business in 1922. Mr. Tavone is a dealer in grocery and meats and is located at 399 Chestnut Street. Mr. Tavone is a Republican, and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Conneaut. George W. Stewart is one of the well known and dependable citizens of Jefferson. He was born at Weston, W. Va., April 1, 1881, and is the son of John and Margaret (Crothers) Stewart. John Stewart followed farming and stock raising during his entire life and died at Weston, W. Va., in January, 1917. His wife resides at Weston. To Mr. and Mrs. Stewart eight children were born, as follows: George W., the subject of this sketch; William, lives at Salem, Ohio; Willard, twin brother of William, deceased ; Effie, lives at Weston, W. Va.; Arvilla, Roy and Cecil, all at home; and Dewey, lives in Oklahoma. George W. Stewart attended the public schools at Weston, W. Va., and in early life engaged in farming. In 1908 he came to Ashtabula County and the following year became connected with the North Eastern Gas Company, in whose employ he has since remained. The Stewart home is located in Austinburg Township, just outside the city of Jefferson. On July 8, 1907, Mr. Stewart was married to Miss Mabel Merrill, a native of Austinburg, born Feb. 22, 1886, and the daughter of Clarence and Anna (Holcomb) Merrill. Mr. and Mrs. Merrill were the parents of the following children: Walter, lives at Geneva, Ohio; Harry, lives at Conneaut ; Claud, lives at Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Stewart ; and Fred, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart have two children: Fred William, born Aug. 2, 1910; and Willard, born Jan. 16, 1924. Mr. Stewart is a member of the Methodist church and is a highly esteemed citizen of the community. O. D. Kemper, a reliable citizen and popular business man of Jefferson, was born at Avon, W. Va., April 23, 1880, and is the son of Thomas and Martha (Hall) Kemper. Thomas Kemper was a pioneer school teacher of West Virginia. He died Nov. 25, 1921, and his widow lives at New Haven, W. Va. They were the parents of the follOWing children : Ona, died in infancy; O. D., the subject of this sketch ; Omar, lives at Columbus, Ohio ; Orma, married John Roust, deceased; and Orpha, lives at Parkersburg, W. Va. 964 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY O. D. Kemper spent his boyhood in West Virginia and received his education there. In 1905 he came to Ashtabula County and located at Jefferson, where he became an extensive shipper of hay. Mr. Kemper served as postmaster of Jefferson for eight and one-half years and has been engaged in the farm loan business there for the past year. His office is located on Chestnut Street. During the Spanish-American war, Mr. Kemper enlisted in Company F, Second West Virginia Regiment and was in service for 10 months. Mr. Kemper has been interested in coal lands and several years ago leased 17,000 acres of land in West Virginia. On Nov. 3, 1903, Mr. Kemper was married to Miss Emma B. Bond, a native of Weston, W. Va., and the daughter of M. L. and Jane (Bankhead) Bond, the former a native of West Virginia and the latter of Nova Scotia. Mrs. Kemper has a sister, Bessie, the wife of K. C. Smith, lives in Ashtabula County. Mr. Bond lives retired at Jefferson. His wife died April 26, 1923. Mr. and Mrs. Kemper have no children. Mr. Kemper is a Republican, and belongs to the Masonic lodge, the Elks, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He and his wife hold membership in the Congregational church and have many friends throughout the county. Dixie H. Brayman, a widely known citizen of Ashtabula County, who is successfully engaged in business at Pierpont, was born near Cambridge Springs, Pa., June 8, 1863, and is the son of Edwin and Mary Jane (Knapp) Brayman. Edwin Brayman, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was born on a farm in Pierpont Township, Ashtabula County, and when a young man removed to Crawford County, Pa., where he engaged in farming and the breeding of fine race horses. He died in 1870. His wife lives in St. Louis with a daughter and is now 86 years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Brayman had four children, as follows: Burton L., lives at Girard, Pa.; Fidelia, married Harry Wheeler, lives in St. Louis ; Dixie H., the subject of this sketch; and Lizzie, the widow of Harlow Kibbie, lives in New York. Dixie H. Brayman was educated in the district schools of Cherry Valley, Ohio, and Cambridge Springs, Pa. When a young man he worked as a farm hand and received 50 cents per day. Later, he purchased a farm and became a successful breeder of dairy stock. Since 1912 Mr. Brayman has been interested in the confectionery business and owns an up-to-date place of business at Pierpont. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 965 On March 3, 1895, Mr. Brayman was united in marriage with Miss Nellie Aldrich, a native of Pierpont, born Sept. 19, 1871, and the daughter of Reuben and Caroline (St. John) Aldrich, the former a native of Canada and the latter of New York. Mr. Aldrich died in November, 1890, and his wife died in February, 1891. They were the parents of the following children: Herbert, Ella and Harry, all deceased; and Mrs. Brayman. To Dixie H. and Nellie (Aldrich) Brayman five children have been born, as follows : Mary, born April 12, 1896, married on Nov. 4, 1916, to Berne Moore, a farmer, lives in Pierpont Township; Florence, born Sept. 28, 1898, lives in Ashtabula; Harry, born Oct. 5, 1902, lives in Ashtabula; Aldrich, born Nov. 15, 1906, at home; and Leah, born Sept. 14, 1908, also at home. Mr. and Mrs. Brayman have two grandchildren: Virginia, born March 18, 1918 ; and Howard, born Jan. 15, 1920. All the members of the Brayman family, as well as Mrs. Brayman, were born in the present home, which was originally the Aldrich homestead. Mr. Brayman is a Republican and he and his family hold membership in the Presbyterian church. He is considered among Ashtabula County's most efficient citizens. Riley G. Warren, who is successfully engaged in business at East Trumbull, in Trumbull Township, is a native of Ohio. He was born near Cortland, July 12, 1872, and is a son of David and Susan (Devine) Warren. David Warren followed farming and stock raising his entire life and died in April, 1885. His wife died Oct. 9, 1923. Riley G., the subject of this sketch was their only child. Riley G. Warren attended the district schools and in early life engaged in farming and stock raising in Trumbull Township, Ashtabula County. Since January, 1922, he has been located at East Trumbull, where he deals in general merchandise. He has established a fine business and is among the enterprising merchants of the community. On Dec. 9, 1896, Mr. Warren was united in marriage with Miss Maud McArthur, who was born at East Trumbull, Nov. 13, 1875. She is a daughter of Clayton and Jane (Brown) McArthur, natives of Ohio. Mr. McArthur was a Civil War veteran, having been a member of the 177th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was a Republican, a member of the Masonic lodge and belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic. He died Nov. 7, 1923, and his wife died, Feb. 2, 1882. Mrs. Warren was their only child. 966 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Mr. and Mrs. Warren have two children: Doris, born Oct. 7, 1897, married on Aug. 8, 1917 to Ervin Hallie Pifer, lives at Rock Creek, Ohio, and they have three children, Margaret, Robert and Ida Virginia; and Maida, born March 15, 1904, married on May 10, 1923, to 0. R. Burwell, lives at Conneaut, and they have one child, Marcile. Mr. Warren is a Republican and he and his family hold membership in the Disciple Church. They stand high in the community and throughout Ashtabula County. Frank W. Eastman, who has served as justice of the peace in Trumbull Township for 34 years, is a member of one of Ashtabula County's oldest families. He was born in Trumbull Township, July 31, 1850, and is the son of Alexander R. and Samantha E. (Brown) Eastman. Alexander R. Eastman was born on a farm in Trumbull County, Ohio, Dec. 16, 1819, the son of Dr. Amos Eastman, who was one of Ohio's pioneer physicians. Mr. Eastman was a carriage maker by trade and in 1824 located at Trumbull, where he carried on his business for many years. During the Civil War he served in Company C, 60th Ohio Volunteer Infantry and was in service for 15 months. Mr. Eastman died March 4, 1900, and his wife, who was born in Genesee County, N. Y., in 1823, died Jan. 5, 1890. They were the parents of the following children: Dwight Alexander, deceased; Frank W., the subject of this sketch; Ella and Alma, both deceased; Julia, married James Fox, lives retired at Ashtabula, Ohio; and Carrie, died in infancy. Frank W. Eastman was reared and educated at Trumbull, and when a boy engaged in the carriage making business with his father. He has followed this trade during his entire life, which has been spent at Trumbull. Mr. Eastman now lives retired on his farm of 12 acres in Trumbull Township. On July 10, 1871, Mr. Eastman was married to Miss Josephine McArthur, who was born in Geauga County, Ohio, March 28, 1851. She was the daughter of Chauncey and Irene (Strong) McArthur, natives of Ohio. They were the parents of three children: Helen, deceased, was the wife of P. D. Stevans, who lives at Windsor, Ohio; Clayton D., deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War having served with Company C, 177th Ohio Volunteer Infantry; and Mrs. Eastman, who died Dec. 5, 1918. To Mr. and Mrs. Eastman two children were born: Warren C., born March HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 967 5, 1873, a farmer, lives at Rock Creek, Ohio, married Allie Bean, and they have three children, Delma, Helen and Elden ; and Jessie, who taught school in Ashtabula County for a number of years, married Ward W. Fuller, lives at Footville, Ohio ; they have no children. Mr. Eastman is a stanch Republican, and besides his long term of service as justice of the peace, he has served as township assessor. He is a member of the Masonic lodge and one of the highly esteemed and prominent men of his community. A. E. Graham, retired, is a veteran of the Civil War and belongs to one of Ashtabula County's most honored pioneer families. He was born in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, June 17, 1839, and is a son of Samuel and Sylvia (Hemenway) Graham. Samuel Graham was born in Massachusetts, Nov. 4, 1804, and settled in Ashtabula County in 1848, after having lived in Cuyahoga County for several years. He was a pioneer shoemaker of this section and also engaged in farming. He died May 15, 1855, and his wife died Jan. 9, 1862. She was also a native of Massachusetts, born Oct. 18, 1807. To Mr. and Mrs. Graham the following children were born: Mary, married James Tucker, deceased ; Marilla, the widow of William Cook, lives at Bay City, Mich. ; Maria, married Randolph Elliott, both deceased; A. E., the subject of this sketch ; R. W., deceased, was a Civil War veteran ; Celia, the widow of Henry Page, lives in Michigan ; J. P., a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history ; Emerson, deceased ; and Aretas, died Dec. 30, 1924. A. E. Graham was educated in the schools at Footville and has always been a farmer. He OWns 94 acres of well improved land in Trumbull Township and for many years was a dairy farmer. During the Civil War Mr. Graham served in Company C, First Ohio Light Artillery, and was in service from Sept. 9, 1861 until June 15, 1865. He took part in a number of important battles and was with Sherman on his March to the Sea. Mr. Graham is one of three Civil War veterans living in Trumbull Township. On May 18, 1871, Mr. Graham was united in marriage with Miss Martha Stevans, a native of Rock Creek, born Dec. 9, 1843, and a daughter of Noah and Eliza (Howell) Stevans. Mr. Stevans was born in New York, March 6, 1805, and his wife was born there, Jan. 13, 1810. They 968 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY were married on May 16, 1833, and were pioneers of Rock Creek, and the parents of two children: Adeline, died in infancy ; and Mrs. Graham, who died July 7, 1923. Mr. Stevans died Dec. 18, 1889, and his wife died Nov. 29, 1888. Mr. and Mrs. Graham had no children. Mr. Graham is a Republican and a member of the Disciple Church, and is a highly respected member of his community. J. P. Graham is a pioneer merchant of Trumbull Township and a substantial citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born at Montville, in Geauga County, Ohio, June 15, 1847, and is the son of Samuel and Sylvia (Hemenway) Graham. Samuel Graham was a native of Massachusetts, as was also his wife. At an early date they came to Ohio and settled near Chagrin Falls. In 1848 they removed to Ashtabula County and located on a farm in Trumbull Township. He was also a shoemaker by trade. Mr. and Mrs. Graham had nine children, as follows : Mary, died in 1863, was the wife of James Tucker, deceased; Marilla, the widow of Martin Cook, lives in Michigan; Maria married Randolph Elliott, both deceased; A. E.. a retired farmer of Trumbull Township and a veteran of the Civil War ; R. W., deceased, was also a Civil War veteran; Celia, the widow of Henry Page, lives in Michigan; J. P., the subject of this sketch ; Emerson, deceased ; and Aretas, died Dec. 30, 1924. J. P. Graham was reared on his father's farm and was educated in the district schools at Footville. The school house, which was built in 1847, is still standing. When a young man Mr. Graham learned the blacksmith trade, which he followed at LeRoy, Ohio. In 1880 he returned to Footville and operated a blacksmith shop there for 39 years. Since 1918 Mr. Graham has conducted a general merchandise store there. He also has a gasoline filling station in connection with his business. On Sept. 4, 1880, Mr. Graham was married to Miss Maria Perry, who was born at Montville, Ohio, Dec. 6, 1857, and died June 19, 1912. She was the daughter of Philomen Perry, an early settler of Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Graham had no children. Mr. Graham cast his first vote for Grant in this township, where he has always voted. He is known as an upright and honorable citizen of Ashtabula County. PICTURE OF THE STORE OF J. P. GRAHAM, FOOTVILLE, OHIO HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 969 William Booth, an enterprising and well known merchant of East Trumbull, was born there, July 5, 1897. He is the son of George and Ina (Exceen) Booth. George Booth has spent his entire life in Trumbull Township. In early life he was a blacksmith and later engaged in farming and stock raising. He and his wife now reside at East Trumbull. They have four children: Earl, is a veteran of the World War, having served overseas 18 months, lives at East Trumbull; William, the subject of this sketch ; Glen, and Ea, both at home. William Booth was educated in the public schools of Trumbull Center and when a young man went to Cleveland, where he remained seven years. On Aug. 24, 1922, he established his present business, which is among the thriving business enterprises of the county. On Nov. 12, 1915, Mr. Booth was married to Miss Ada House, a native of Cleveland, born June 2, 1895, and the daughter of W. R. and Emma (King) House, the former a native of England, and the latter of Sandusky, Ohio. Mr. House now lives retired at Trumbull Center, Ohio. His wife died Jan. 7, 1918. They were the parents of the following children: William, deceased; Mrs. Booth; Hattie, married George Kane, lives at Trumbull Center; Gladys, married John Hunt, lives in Cleveland; and Laura, at home. To Mr. and Mrs. Booth has been born one child, William, born April 7, 1917. Mr. and Mrs. Booth are members of the Catholic Church and are highly respected and substantial citizens of Ashtabula County. William A. Bean, retired, was for many years a progressive farmer and stockman of Ashtabula County. He was born in Mercer County, Pa., Feb. 1, 1852, and is a son of Corydon and Mary Anne (Orwig) Bean. Corydon Bean was a native of Crawford County, Pa., and is now deceased. During his early life he engaged in farming in Mercer County, . Pa., and in 1852 removed to Trumbull County, Ohio, where he was employed as an iron worker at Niles. In 1877 he removed to Hartsgrove Township, Ashtabula County, and spent the remainder of his life on a farm there. He was a Republican and a member of the Disciple Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Bean the following children were born: Mary Ellen, Eliza Mirah, and Mary Jane, all deceased; William A., the subject of this sketch; Rebecca Ellen, deceased; Emma, married first to Walter Jones, 970 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY and later to Corry Pond, an engineer, who took part in the rescue work in the Ashtabula disaster, and he is now deceased; and J. J., deceased. William A. Bean was educated in the schools of Niles, Ohio, and has lived in Ashtabula County since 1877. He owned a farm in Hartsgrove Township, and since the time of his retirement in 1912 has resided at East Trumbull. On June 4, 1881, Mr. Bean was united in marriage with Miss Edith Augusta Fales, who was born at Orwell, Feb. 12, 1862, the daughter of Clark and Arimenta (Stone) Fales, the former a native of Geauga County, Ohio, and the latter of Lorain County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Fales were early settlers of Orwell and are now deceased. He was also a member of the 105th Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. There were seven children in the Fales family as follows : Bert, deceased ; Mrs. Bean ; Arthur, deceased ; George, lives at Shelby, Ohio ; Rose, the widow of Bert Smith, lives at Akron, Ohio ; Estelle, died at the age of 12 years ; and Maud, married Claud Woodworth, lives at Conneaut, Ohio. To William A. and Edith Augusta (Fales) Bean, the following children were born: Allie, born July 13, 1882, married Warren Eastman, lives retired at Rock Creek, Ohio; William, born Jan. 12, 1883, a farmer, lives in Hartsgrove Township; Virginia, born May 9, 1885, married first to Ford Nye, deceased, and later to Clyde Scoville, lives at Rome, Ohio ; Elbert, born Nov. 7, 1888, a farmer, lives in Hartsgrove Township ; Ethel, twin sister of Elbert, married Jerry Wood, a farmer, lives at Trumbull, Ohio ; and Georgiana, born Nov. 11, 1901, married Harry Blenman, lives in Hartsgrove Township. Mr. and Mrs. Bean have 21 grandchildren. Mr. Bean is a Republican and a member of the Disciple Church. He and his wife are among the substantial and highly respected citizens of this township. John Daney, a well known and successful young business man of Trumbull Township, was born in Austria-Hungary April 15, 1892, and is a son of Andrew and Julia (Kosa) Daney. Andrew Daney came to this country in 1899 and settled in Carbon County, Pa., where he was employed in the mines. He now resides in Cleveland. To Mr. and Mrs. Daney four children were born: Julia, Andrew, Anna, and John, the subject of this sketch. John Daney came to this country with his father when he was seven years old. He attended the public schools of Pennsylvania and when a HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 971 young man worked in the mines. Later he lived in Cleveland where he was employed as a machinist for nine years. Several years ago he removed to Ashtabula County and in May, 1924, established his present business at Footville, Trumbull Township. Mr. Daney carries a complete line of general merchandise and has a modern place of business. On Oct. 2, 1916, Mr. Daney was married to Miss Margaret Kolvek, who was born in Hungary, May 28, 1897, the daughter of John and Barbara Kolvek. Mr. and Mrs. Kolvek, who reside in Austria-Hungary, have two children: Mrs. Daney and Anna, who lives in the old country. To Mr. and Mrs. Daney two children have been born: John, born March 17, 1918; and Eleanor, born Aug. 10, 1919. Mr. Daney is a Republican and a member of the Catholic Church. Albert Warren Stiles, a well known citizen of Ashtabula County, was born in Warrensville, Ohio, the son of Hiram and Mandana (Duty) Stiles. His family were amongst the pioneers of Cleveland. One of his ancestors, coming with Moses Cleveland, was the surveyor who gave the name Euclid to the suburb of that name which he surveyed. His grandfather was Major Moses Warren of the Revolutionary Army of Massachusetts ; Albert Warren was the nephew of Platt R. Spencer, who founded the Spencerian System of writing, and attended his school at Geneva. When he was nine years old, James A. Garfield came to teach the town school and lived in the Stiles family while there ; a friendship began which ended only with the life of President Garfield. In Ashtabula County, Captain Stiles was known as the original Garfield man and experienced much opposition until Garfield's success was assured. He was with Garfield on his triumphal trip home from Chicago after his unexpected nomination for the Presidency. He was one of the founders of the Garfield Club in Northern Ohio, holding annual dinners on Garfield's birthday. When Captain Stiles was sixteen, his family sold their farm at the center of Warrensville and moved to Rome in Ashtabula County. Three years later, he was the first to volunteer from Rome after Fort Sumter was fired upon. He and two brothers served to the end of the Civil War. He held a commission as Captain of Company E of the Sixth Ohio Cavalry when Lee surrendered and was with his regiment at Appomattox on that great day. His army career was full of adventure. He was wounded in a cavalry charge, taken prisoner and was in Libby Prison 972 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY while his regiment was engaged at Gettysburg, but was paroled 48 hours after entering Libby. After the war, he hunted up the courteous Confederate Captain who was his captor and a correspondence began which ended only with the life of both. He resigned his commission June 19, 1865, because of the sudden death of his father. In 1866, Captain Stiles married Jane Crosby, the youngest of the four children of Levi and Sarah Leonard Crosby. Her grandfather, Elijah Crosby, came to Rome in 1806, a representative of the Connecticut Land Company, one of the first settlers. This first farm has been in the same family for 119 years. When 28 years old he was elected sheriff of the county and went to Jefferson the youngest official in the court house, serving two terms. Because he was successful in 1876 in quieting a riot of dock hands at Ashtabula Harbor, he was again elected sheriff by an overwhelming majority in 1878 and served two more terms. In 1884 he was chosen presidential elector for the famous 19th Congressional District by acclamation. Soon after he accepted the position of steward of the Ohio Peniteniary under Governor Foraker, living four years at Columbus. Then he was chosen superintendent of the Girls' Industrial Home near Delaware, in which capacity he served 12 years. Of his three children his two youngest survive, Maude and Charlotte. Miss Charlotte completed her education at one of the famous old schools in New Jersey. Maud graduated from Western Reserve University in Cleveland, married Rayman F. Fritz, a graduate of the same university and of Union Theological Seminary, New York City, and has one daughter, Carol Stiles Fritz, born in Boston, Mass., in 1919. Captain Stiles has always been a Republican in politics. He was a member of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Loyal Legion and a Mason. Dr. N. H. Bishop, a prominent dentist, located at Andover, was born in Burton, Ohio, Sept. 8, 1870, and is the son of Perry D. and Emma E. Bishop. Dr. Bishop received his education in the public and high schools of Andover and in 1892 was graduated from the Philadelphia Dental College. He then located at Andover, and with the exception of time spent in the army during the Spanish-American War (Troop A, 1st O. V. C.), Dr. Bishop has practiced his profession there continuously. On Nov. 9, 1898, Dr. Bishop was united in marriage with Miss Ella Morley, a native of Andover, born April 5, 1870, and the daughter of HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 973 B. D. and Eliza (Enos) Morley. Mr. and Mrs. Bishop have , four children: Morley D., born Nov. 25, 1899, now a senior at Carnegie Technical School in Pittsburgh, Pa. ; Neil Norval, born Nov. 8, 1901, attended Ohio State University for two years, and now lives at Andover, married Audrey Akens, and they have a daughter, Ella Jane ; Betty, born July 21, 1911, a student ; and Byron Perry, born Sept. 9, 1915. Dr. Bishop is a Republican, and is identified with the Masonic and Elks Lodges. He takes an active interest in the affairs of his community and has held many public offices. John Winney, deceased, was for many years identified with Morgan. Township as a successful farmer. He was born at Austinburg, Oct. 29, 1839, and was a son of Andrew Winney, who was one of Ashtabula County's first settlers. John Winney was reared and educated at Austinburg and when a young man learned the shoemaker's trade, which he followed for 23 years. He later engaged in general farming and stock raising and at the time of his death owned 147 acres of well improved farm land in Morgan Township. He died Jan. 7, 1920, and is buried at Rock Creek. On Oct. 24, 1863, Mr. Winney was married to Miss Lora Chapman, who was born in Morgan Township, April 8, 1841, and a daughter of Lorenzo and Harriet (Hammond) Chapman. There were five children in the Chapman family: Roxanna Sargent, Ellen, and Amy Willey, all deceased, Mrs. Winney and William. To John and Laura (Chapman) Winney three children were born: Ellen Craig, lives at Harpersfield, Ohio; Amy, married L. A. Willey, mention of whom is made below ; and Capitola Galpin, lives at Jefferson. On June 21, 1899, Miss Amy Winney was married to Lewis A. Willey, a native of Rock Creek, born Sept. 24, 1874, and the son of Andrew and Matilda (Hitt) Willey. To Mr. and Mrs. Willey two daughters have been born: Matilda Gowdy, born March 15, 1900, lives at Rock Creek, and Lora Russell, born Dec. 13, 1901, lives at home. Mr. and Mrs. Willey reside on the Winney farm where he ranks among the leading farmers of the township. Mr. Winney was a Republican, a member of the Christian church and belonged to the Masonic lodge. The Winney family is widely known in Ashtabula County. 974 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY R. P. Miner, the subject of this sketch, is a well known and successful farmer and stockman of Wayne Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio, and a member of one of Ohio's oldest families, tracing his ancestry to Lieutenant Thomas Miner, "the emigrant," who came to America in the ship "Arabella" in 1636. He was the tenth in descent from Henry Bull- man who was knighted and given a coat-of-arms by King Edward VI for valorous service and the name of Sir Henry Miner in recognition of his vocation as a mine operator in the Medippi Hills District of England. R. P. Miner was born on the farm where he now lives Nov. 23, 1856, and is the son of Wolcott and Adella (Falkner) Miner. Wolcott Miner was born in Connecticut Jan. 4, 1825, the son of Hori and Permilla (Reed) Miner. Permilla Reed is a direct descendant of John Reed, the Revolutionary soldier, and a daughter of Abner and Mary (Spring) Reed. Hori Miner brought his family to Ohio in September of 1825, driving an ox team drawing a loaded wagon, followed by another wagon drawn by one horse, in which the young mother rode with her children, and settled on a farm in Wayne Township. Hori Miner served as the first postmaster of the town, and held that office for about 20 years, or until by a rearrangement of routes the office was located at the center of town. Mr. Miner's commission came to him as a surprise having been petitioned for by his friends who had preceded him to this new country. Hori was a son of Joel Miner, a Revolutionary soldier, and Temperance (Ackley) Miner. Joel was a blacksmith as were also his sons, Christopher, Joel, Jr., Hori and Julius. Wolcott Miner was a leading farmer of Wayne Township and held various offices of trust in the township during his life, died May 26, 1903. His wife, Adella, was born in Ontario, Can., in 1832, died May 26, 1913, was the daughter of Joseph and Harriet (Landon) Falkner, who were of Scotch-English ancestry, who settled in New York state prior to the Revolutionary War and emigrated to Canada as Royalists at or about the close of the war. Joseph and Harriet, with their family, came to Ohio about 1850 and settled on a farm in Wayne. R. P. Miner, the son of Wolcott and Adella, received his education in the public schools of his native town and was also a student of Grand River Institute, from which he graduated in 1881. Taught school for about 20 years and has been actively engaged in the dairy business since 1908 and now owns a 100-acre farm near Wayne Center which has been owned continuously by the Miner family for 100 years. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 975 On Sept. 9, 1886, Mr. Miner was married to Miss Ettie Oatman, a native of Wayne, born Feb. 8, 1859, and was the daughter of Chester and Marion (Platt) Oatman. Mr. and Mrs. Oatman had three children: Spencer H., who now lives in Ashtabula, Ohio ; Julia Gillett, lives at Canton, Ohio, and Mrs. Miner. Chester Oatman was the son of Andrew and Phoebe Oatman, who came to Wayne from Vermont in 1818. Marion, his wife, was the daughter of Hezekiah and Julia (Seager) Platt, who came to Wayne from New York state about 1820. To Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Miner three children have been born, as follows: Fannie, July 31, 1889, lives at home ; Fred K., born Feb. 21, 1892, married Miss Doris Russell Sept. 16, 1916, have one child, Betta Louise, born June 29, 1918, lives in Jefferson, Ohio; Dr. Chester W., born Sept. 10, 1896, a graduate of Western Reserve University Dental School, is now assistant supervisor of dental clinics in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. R. P. Miner has served as township clerk for 12 years and as assessor of personal property for two terms. He and his family hold membership in the Congregational Church and are earnest Grange workers. J. S. VanCourt is a successful farmer and stockman of Richmond Township. He was born in a log cabin in West Virginia, April 28, 1871, and is the son of T. D. and M. E. (Kirby) VanCourt. T. D. VanCourt, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War and a prominent farmer of West Virginia. He served with Company D, Sixth Regiment of West Virginia Infantry. Mr. VanCourt died at the age of 48 years and his wife died at the age of 45 years. They were the parents of the following children: J. S., the subject of this sketch; Annie; Tillie, deceased ; Alice, deceased ; William, deceased ; and Carrie, Amanda, Floyd, Lillie and Perry. J. S. VanCourt was reared and educated in West Virginia and has always been a farmer. In 1905 he removed to Ohio and settled on a farm of 40 acres in Richmond Township. Mr. VanCourt is a dairy farmer and is widely known as a breeder of good stock. On Oct. 10, 1894, Mr. VanCourt was married to Miss Mary Heinselman, a native of Washington County, Ohio, born May 11, 1862, and the daughter of Christian and Rachael (Kemp) Heinselman. Mr. Heinselman served during the Civil War with Company B, 75th Ohio Volunteer 976 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Infantry and was wounded while in service. He is still living and was 86 years old July 4, 1924. Mr. and Mrs. Heinselman are living in Newport, Washington County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Heinselman had the following children: Mrs. VanCourt ; William, deceased ; Charles ; John ; Richard ; Anna ; Rose ; Thomas ; Alice, and Nora. To Mr. and Mrs. VanCourt two sons have been born : Richard, born April 19, 1899, lives at Richmond and has one son, James ; and Clyde, born May 15, 1902, lives at Richmond and is engaged in the garage business. By a former marriage to Theodore Butcher, Mrs. VanCourt had three children : Jonathan, born March 2, 1887, lives in Ashtabla and has three children, Harry, Ralph and Evelyn ; Albert, born April 25, 1889, died during the World War, while in service on Sept. 27, 1918 ; and William, born Oct. 18, 1893. Mr. Butcher was born Sept. 7, 1852, and died March 11, 1893. Politically, Mr. VanCourt is a Republican. He holds membership in the Disciple Church and is a substantial member of his community. C. G. Pellett is an enterprising and progressive farmer and stockman of Andover Township. He was born in Wayne Township, Ashtabula County, April 9, 1868, and is the son of Daniel L. and Isadora Matilda (Gillman) Pellett. Daniel L. Pellett, deceased, was a native of Waterford, Conn., born Aug. 18, 1833, and the son of Daniel Hutchins Pellett, a native of Connecticut also. The latter Daniel Hutchins Pellett was the son of James Pellett, who was born Aug. 31, 1767, the son of Ephriam and Hannah Pellett. The Pellett family is among the oldest and most prominent Connecticut families, and settled in Ashtabula County at an early date. Daniel L. Pellett was a great grandson of Seth Wendell Holmes, born 1738 at Montville, Conn. He died in 1821. He commanded a company in Colonel Chapman's regiment during the Revolution, and took part in an attempt to dislodge the British army at Newport, R. I. He was also in the battle of Rhode Island, Aug. 29, 1778. Daniel L. Pellett, father of the subject of this sketch, became a prominent merchant of Andover, where he operated a hardware store for a number of years. On Nov. 25, 1866, he was united in marriage with Miss Isadora Matilda Gilman, who was born in New York, Jan. 24, 1844, the daughter of Horace Gilman. To Mr. and Mrs. Pellett three children were born, as follows : C. G., the subject of this sketch ; Verna Matilda Linn, born May 19, 1873, lives in Pennsylvania ; and Nina Louise Ward, born Sept. 6, 1874, deceased. PICTURE OF C. G. PELLETT HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 977 C. G. Pellett spent his boyhood in Wayne and Cherry Valley Townships and attended the district schools. After spending several years in the lumber business at Lisbon, Ohio, Mr. Pellett returned to Andover and purchased his present farm of 86 1/2 acres in Andover Township. He is well known as a breeder of good dairy stock and has a modern farm. On Dec. 14, 1894, Mr. Pellett was united in marriage with Miss Josephine Goucher, a native of Iowa, born Sept. 6, 1869, and to this union four children were born, as follows : Winifred, born May 16, 1895, lives in Cleveland ; Gillman R., born Nov. 6, 1896, lives in Cleveland; Daniel Loomis, born Jan. 11, 1907, a student ; and David Claude, born Aug. 13, 1911, also a student. Mrs. Pellett died July 14, 1923. Mr. Pellett and his family hold membership in the Congregational church and are representative citizens of their community. T. W. McClelland has been a successful and well known farmer of Ashtabula County for many years. He was born in Lenox Township, Ashtabula County, Nov. 21, 1868, and is the son of John and Jane (McCune) McClelland. John McClelland was born in Crawford County, Pa., in 1822, and came to Ashtabula County in 1865, and located on a farm in Lenox Township. He served through the Civil War with a Pennsylvania outfit and died` June 6, 1904. Mr. McClelland was a millwright and later owned and operated a saw mill on his farm. He was married first to Miss Sarah Crow, and to that union the following children were born: Elizabeth, Charles and Margaret, who are still living and William, Eva and Mary deceased. In 1861, Mr. McClelland was married the second time to Miss Jane McCune, who died in May, 1911, leaving the following children: Luella Clark, lives at Cherry Valley, Ohio ; T. W. McClelland, the subject of this sketch ; D. H., lives in Jamestown, Pa. ; George, lives in Westford, Pa., and May Kelly, lives at Dorset, Ohio. T. W. McClelland attended the schools of Dorset and Andover and when a young man engaged in farming and stock raising. In 1898 he purchased a cheese factory at Espyville, Pa., which he operated until 1905, at which time he purchased his present farm in Wayne Township, which contains 207 acres of good land. Mr. McClelland specializes in dairy farming and is a breeder of registered Holstein cattle. On March 30, 1898, Mr. McClelland was united in marriage with Miss Mary Fobes, who was born on the present McClelland farm, March 978 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY 5, 1870, and the daughter of Ethelbert Alexander and Eunice (Hotchkiss) Fobes, the former a native of Ashtabula County and the latter of Trumbull County, Ohio. Mr. Fobes was born on the same farm as his daughter, July 5, 1831, and became one of the leading stockmen of the county. Mr. and Mrs. Fobes, now deceased, were the parents of six children, as follows : Alice, Laura, Helen, Mary, Edna, and Howard. To Mr. and Mrs. McClelland two children have been born: Edna Eunicia, born Nov. 2, 1899, a graduate of Oberlin College, now doing welfare work in Cleveland and Genevieve A., born Sept. 14, 1904, a teacher. Mr. and Mrs. McClelland have reared a boy also, Henry McClelland. Politically Mr. McClelland is a Republican. He belongs to the Masonic Lodge and he and his wife are members of the Eastern Star, also substantial citizens of the community. Almond Henry Shumaker, a well known and substantial citizen of Colebrook Township, was born on the farm where he now lives, June 12, 1856. Madison Shumaker, Henry's father, was a native of Pennsylvania as was also his wife, Anna. He was accidentally shot in the Bloomfield Swamp while hunting pigeons, March 2, 1860. The mother died May 6, 1885. They were early settlers of Colebrook Township and parents of the following children: Jane Richmond and Allen, deceased; Marilla Menitt, Colebrook ; Alfred, deceased ; Phoebe Warren, Orwell ; Melinda Clark, lives at Warren, Ohio; Caroline Jewett, deceased ; and Henry the subject of this sketch. Henry Shumaker was educated in the district schools of Colebrook Township, after which he engaged in farming on his father's farm. He and his son now own 101 acres of good farm land and are breeders of Holstein registered cattle. In February, 1882, Mr. Shumaker was married to Miss Jennie Green, who was born at Bazetta, Oct. 14, 1863. They have one son, Harry, who lives across the road from the home place, and he has one child, Ward Shumaker. In politics Mr. Shumaker is identified with the Democratic party. He and his family are highly respected citizens of the community. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 979 B. B. Faust, who is successfully engaged in farming and stock raising in Colebrook Township, was born in Morrow County, Ohio, Feb. 22, 1853. He is a son of Wilson and Ellen (Claypool) Faust. B. B. Faust followed railroading in early life and was a conductor for 17 years at Cheyenne, Wyo. He has lived on his present farm since 1911. The Faust farm contains 125 acres of well improved land and is among the fine stock farms of the township. On Feb. 22, 1889, Mr. Faust was married to Miss Carrie G. Goodhue, a native of Westfield, Ohio, born in April, 1864. She is the daughter of Albert and Catherine Goodhue, deceased. Mrs. Faust has one brother, T. W. Goodhue, who lives in Morrow County, Ohio. To B. B. and Carrie G. (Goodhue) Faust five children have been born, as follows : Elsie Shumaker, born May 13, 1894, lives in Colebrook Township ; Max, born April 25, 1896, lives at home; Helen, born Jan. 4, 1899, teaches school at Mecca, Ohio ; Kathleen, born Oct. 9, 1900, teaches in Wellsville, Columbiana County, Ohio ; and Marie, who died in infancy. In politics Mr. Faust is a Democrat. He has been a member of the Masonic Order for 35 years and is highly respected throughout Ashtabula County. C. H. Owen, leading farmer and stockman of Colebrook Township, and the owner of "Owenglen Farm," was born at Colebrook, Aug. 10, 1881. He is the son of Mark and Susan (Spalding) Owen. Mark Owen was born at Ellsworth, Ohio, in 1842, and came to Ashtabula County in 1870, where he became a prosperous farmer. He died in 1918 and his wife now lives in Trumbull County: Mr. and Mrs. Owen had four children: Laura Wade, lives in Colebrook Township ; Olive, deceased ; C. H., the subject of this sketch ; and Earl, lives in Youngstown, Ohio. C. H. Owen was educated in the district schools and when a young boy was employed on a nearby farm for $8.00 per month. He has lived on his present farm since 1913, and is a widely known breeder of registered Holstein cattle. Mr. Owen is the owner of some of the finest Holstein cows in Ashtabula County, and also specializes in the breeding of Belgian horses. On Jan. 1, 1902, Mr. Owen was married to Miss Frances Warren, who was born at Orwell, Ohio, Sept. 22, 1883, a graduate of Bloomfield, 980 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Ohio, High School, class of 1900. She is the daughter of Fayette S. and Minnie (Faust) Warren. To Mr. and Mrs. Owen three children have been born: Verne Charles, born Feb. 14, 1903, at home ; Mabel Ethel, born May 20, 1906; and Laura Frances, born July 7, 1913. Mr. Owen is a member of the Holstein-Fresian Association. He ranks among the substantial citizens of Ashtabula County and is widely known. Frank C. Burlingame, a reliable and substantial citizen of Ashtabula County, was born at Jamestown, Pa., Feb. 10, 1870. He is a son of Edwin R. and Harriet (Swan) Burlingame. Edwin R. Burlingame was born in Ohio, Aug. 8, 1823, and his wife was born at Geneva, Ohio, Jan. 1, 1835. Mr. Burlingame was a Civil War veteran and was engaged in railroad building during his life. He died Nov. 19, 1899, and his wife died June 15, 1902. Mr. and Mrs. Burlingame were the parents of the following children : Willis, born Aug. 24, 1854, died in infancy ; Mrs. Ida Hotchkiss, born June 13, 1856, lives in Ashtabula ; Lewis, born Dec. 6, 1859, died in 1920; Homer, born Feb. 12, 1864, was killed at Dunkirk, N. Y., Dec. 5, 1880; Herman, twin brother of Homer, died at the age of two years ; Frank C., the subject of this sketch; and Mrs. Clara Evans, born Feb. 14, 1873, lives in Ashtabula. Frank C. Burlingame received his education in the schools of Austinburg, Ohio, and in early life engaged in farming. He later was employed on the Franklin division of the New York Central Railroad for a number of years, after which he went to Lincoln, Neb., where he was connected with the B. M. Railroad. In 1896 Mr. Burlingame returned to Ashtabula County making the trip by wagon, which required six weeks. In 1917 Mr. Burlingame located on his farm of nineteen and a half acres near Jefferson, where he raises fruit and poultry. Since 1918 he has been employed by the American Fork & Hoe Company as an inspector. Mr. Burlingame was married first to Miss Nellie Hotchkiss, deceased. To this union two children were born: Hubert, lives in Akron, Ohio ; and Mary, married Ray Emerson, lives at Kansas City, Mo. On March 10, 1903, Mr. Burlingame was married at Painesville, Ohio, to Mrs. Anna Manson, the daughter of James and Anna Kaucky. Mr. Kaucky was born at Prague, Germany, Aug. 28, 1834, and died Aug. 7, HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 981 1909. He spoke five European languages. His wife, who lives at Cleveland, was born in Germany May 7, 1845. They were the parents of 13 children, five of whom are now living: Mary, born Jan. 28, 1864 ; Jennie, born Dec. 29, 1867, lives in Cleveland ; Mrs. Burlingame, born July 26, 1871 ; James, born April 15, 1880, lives at Seattle, Wash.; and Frank, born Jan. 16, 1882, lives in Cleveland. In politics Mr. Burlingame is identified with the Republican party. He and his family are members of the Methodist church and are well known and dependable citizens of their community. Carl W. Payne, owner and proprietor of River Grove, a popular summer resort near Rock Creek in Austinburg Township, is a member of one of Ashtabula County's most honored pioneer families. He was born at Austinburg, Sept. 21, 1860, and is the son of Orlando A, and Mary Jane (Chapman) Payne. Orlando A. Payne was born on a farm in Austinburg Township and was the owner and proprietor of Cold Springs, a resort in Ashtabula County. He was the son of Henry Payne, who was born in New York, Oct. 21, 1800, and came to Austinburg in 1820. Orlando A. Payne also engaged in general farming to some extent. He died in 1906, and his wife, also a native of Austinburg Township, is also deceased. She was a member of an old Ashtabula County family, her parents having settled here in 1834. She was the daughter of Thomas and Mary Jane (Humberstone) Chapman, natives of England. Mr. Chapman was born Aug. 5, 1805, and on June 2, 1830, was married to Mary Jane Humberstone. While living in England he was a caretaker of royal property and hunting grounds, and upon his arrival in this country he engaged in general farming. He was a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church. He died Aug. 5, 1890, and his wife died July 12, 1891. Carl W. Payne was reared and educated at Austinburg and attended Grand River Institute. The following 13 years were spent in teaching school at Geneva, Jefferson, Harpersfield, and other Ohio towns, and Mr. Payne was a widely known educator. For the last few years he has owned and conducted River Grove, a tract of land containing 35 acres. On May 18, 1887, Mr. Payne was united in marriage with Miss Minnie Johnston, who was born at North Benton Mahoning County, Ohio, May 18, 1887 and the daughter of Andrew C. and Missouri Johnston. Mr. and Mrs. 982 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Payne have four children, as follows : Mrs. Mabel Buck, lives at North Geneva, Ohio ; Mrs. Grace Truax ; Mrs. Clara L. Haskel, lives at Geneva ; and Evelyn, married Henry Teachant. Mr. Payne is a Republican. Col. F. S. Leslie, mayor of Geneva, is among Ashtabula County's most prominent and influential citizens. He was born at Trumbull, Ohio, Oct. 8, 1876, and is the son of Joseph E. and Olive P. (Robins) Leslie. Joseph E. Leslie was born in Portage County, Ohio, in 1840, the son of John and Delight (Dibble) Leslie, natives of Ohio. There were five children born to Mr. and Mrs. John Leslie, only one of whom is now living, David M., who lives on the old home place. Joseph E., father of the subject of this sketch, was the second child in order of birth. He was a pioneer locomotive engineer on the Atlantic Great Western Railroad and later in life was employed by the New York Central Railroad, then known as the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad, as a stonecutter. He died at Geneva, April 5, 1902. Mr. Leslie was a Civil War veteran, having served with Battery E, First Ohio Light Artillery. He was wounded during the battle of Shiloh. Mr. Leslie was a member of the Methodist Church, and belonged to the Masonic Lodge and the Grand Army of the Republic. His wife lives with her son, Col. F. S. Leslie. Col. F. S. Leslie received his education in the schools of Geneva and was graduated from Geneva Normal School in 1893, after which he taught school at West Geneva for six years. He then purchased a farm of 160 acres in Harpersfield Township, where he lived for 18 years. Mr. Leslie was widely known as an auctioneer and breeder of Ohio Improved Chester White and Berkshire hogs. In 1917 he sold his farm and came to Geneva, where he engaged in auctioneering. He had been somewhat interested in this work since 1910, but after disposing of his farm he devoted his entire time to it. Among Mr. Leslie's largest sales were the Walter L. Main show sale and the estate of F. M. Nichols at Unionville, Ohio, numbered among the well known ones of his career. He was elected mayor of Geneva in 1923. In 1897 Mr. Leslie was united in marriage with Miss Agnes Simmons, a native of Mansfield, Ohio, and the daughter of Henry and Mary Simmons, natives of London, England, and Ohio, respectively. To Mr. and Mrs. Leslie three children have been born: Ralph E., a carpenter, lives HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 983 in Geneva, married Bertha Wilson, and they have one son, Ralph E. Leslie, Jr. ; Blanche lives in Cleveland ; and Alta, at home. In Politics Mr. Leslie is identified with the Republican party. He is a member of the Methodist Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, Blue Lodge, Hartsgrove, Rock Creek Chapter, Conneaut Council, Ashtabula Commandery, Oriental Consistory of Chicago and the Medina Temple Shrine of Chicago. He is a worthy member of his community and is esteemed throughout Ashtabula County. Harland O. Rood, manager of the Prospect Clothiers, is an enterprising and successful young man of Ashtabula. He was born at Sheffield, Ohio, April 7, 1894, and is the son of Rantsom and Lina (Sturgis) Rood. Rantsom Rood is a native of Sheffield, Ohio, and his wife was born in Pennsylvania. He has always been a farmer and now resides at West Springfield, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Rood have four children, as follows: Pearl, married F. M. Atkin ; Bernia, married Elmo Bronz, lives at West Springfield, Pa. ; Harland O., the subject of this sketch ; and Louis A. Rood. Harland O. Rood spent his boyhood on his father's farm and received his education in the public schools of Ashtabula. In 1910 he entered the employ of the American Fork & Hoe Company as a clerk and the following year became connected with the D. L. Davis Company of Ashtabula. Mr. Rood then attended the Ashtabula Business College, after which he was employed by the New York Central Railroad in the blacksmith shops. In June, 1919, he went to Akron, Ohio, and was employed by the C. H. Yeager Company until the following November, at which time he returned to Ashtabula and became associated with the Globe Clothiers, where he remained until July, 1920. Since that time Mr. Rood has been connected with the Prospect Clothiers at 195 Prospect Street. In 1915 Mr. Rood was united in marriage with Miss Dora Estberg, a native of Ashtabula, and the daughter of P. N. and Anna Estberg, residents of Ashtabula. To Mr. and Mrs. Rood have been born two daughters: June and Shirley. Mr. Rood is a member of the First Baptist Church and is widely known as an alert young business man. 984 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Louis and Peter Chekouras, owners and proprietors of The Candyland at Ashtabula, rank among Ashtabula County's progressive and successful business men. They are natives of Greece, and the sons of Mr. and Mrs. James Chekouras. James Chekouras has always lived in Greece. His wife died in 1919. They have three children, as follows : Thomas, born June 15, 1884, is employed by his brothers in The Candyland store; Louis, born March 8, 1889; Peter, born April 14, 1891. The Chekouras brothers spent their boyhood in Greece and in 1901 Louis came to this country and Peter came in 1902. In 1911 the brothers located in Ashtabula and engaged in the candy business at their present location. The original place of business was a building 20x50 feet and owing to the increase in business the place has been remodeled and enlarged three times and is a fine two-story building 20x120 feet. All modern appliances are used in the manufacture of ice cream and candies by the Chekouras brothers and The Candyland is known throughout the community as a place of beauty as well as quality and service. Their candies and refreshments are of the highest quality and the service is unexcelled. In politics the Chekouras brothers are identified with the Republican party. They are members of the Greek Church and belong to the Masonic Lodge. The Chekouras brothers have an excellent standing in Ashtabula and are highly esteemed. Peter Chekouras is a World War veteran having spent 13 months in France serving in the first division infantry. He was inducted into service in 1918 and sent to Camp Gordon, Ga. He sailed for overseas July 6, 1918. He was discharged June 17, 1919, at Camp Sherman. Henry M. Arner, deceased, was one of Ashtabula County's successful farmers. He was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, Jan. 1, 1845, and was the son of George and Nancy (Atkinson) Arner. George Arner and his wife were natives of Trumbull County and removed to Ashtabula County in 1860, and located on a farm near Dorset., Henry M. Amer received his education in the old academy at Kingsville, Ohio, and engaged in farming during his entire life. He and his father were prominent dairymen of the county and operated 277 acres of good farm land. After his father's death, Mr. Amer continued farm- PICTURE OF LOUIS AND PETER CHEKOURAS CANDYLAND, ASHTABULA, OHIO HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 985 ing on his farm of 165 acres. In 1919 he retired and moved to Dorset, where he died May 7, 1924. On Oct. 20, 1877, Mr. Amer was married at Andover, Ohio, to Miss Jennie Holcomb, the daughter of Hoel and Orilla (Jones) Holcomb, the former a native of Connecticut and the latter of Trumbull County, Ohio. At the age of 14 years Mr. Holcomb came to Ohio making the trip from Connecticut by ox team. He was a shoemaker by trade and was a prominent citizen of Andover, where he settled in 1839. He died at the age of 75 years. Mr. and Mrs. Holcomb were the parents of the following children: Henry, Almina, and Albert, all deceased; Mrs. Arner ; Mrs. Salva Clark, lives in California; James, lives in Illinois ; and Everett, lives at Andover. Mrs. Amer was reared and educated at Andover and taught school for seven terms before her marriage. She taught at Pierpont, Andover, and Williamsfield, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Amer four children were born: Charles Albert, who died in 1911; Alice, who died at the age of 28 years ; Sabra, who lives in Cleveland; and Mrs. Ruth Stamey, with whom her mother lives. Mrs. Arner's three daughters were all teachers. Mr. Arner was a member of the Methodist Church, served as school director, and was township trustee for more than 20 years. He was industrious, earnest and sincere, and merited the high regard in which he was held by the community. Wilbur W. Cotton, the efficient City Manager of Ashtabula, is a native of Illinois. He was born at Morgan Park, Chicago, Sept. 25, 1891, the son of Orville D. and Olive S. (Miller) Cotton, the former a native of Medina, Ohio, and the latter of Canton, Ohio. Orville D. Cotton is a veteran of the Civil War and for the past 40. years, has been a stoker manufacturer. He is now the president of the Automatic Furnace Co. of Dayton, Ohio. His wife died May 15, 1922, and is buried at Sparta, Ohio. They were the parents of two children, Herbert M. Cotton of Dayton, Ohio, and Wilbur W. Cotton, the subject of this sketch. Wilbur W. Cotton was reared in the cities of Detroit, Canton, Akron and Dayton, spending 20 years of his life in Dayton. He received his education in the Dayton High School, Miami University at Oxford, Ohio, and the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, Mich. After leaving college, he 986 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY began his career of municipal research work on the Bureau of Municipal Research at Dayton, Ohio. Since that time he has been Manager of Edgeworth, Penna., Sewickley, Penna., and Ambridge, Penna., before coming to Ashtabula, in his present capacity, in 1922. Mr. Cotton was married April 26, 1917, to Miss Helen M. Cook, a daughter of James L. and Elizabeth M. (Kindle) Cook, natives of Dayton, Ohio, and now residents of that city. To Mr. and Mrs. Cotton have been born one child, Jane E. Cotton, born Aug. 31, 1919. Since coming to Ashtabula in the capacity of City Manager, Mr. Cotton has conducted the affairs of this city in a capable and efficient manner. He is a close student of municipal affairs and notwithstanding the fact that he is a young man, his successful experience entitles him to rank among the leading City Managers of the country. The successful direction and management of Ashtabula is no small task. In fact, it involves much more than the management of many cities of considerably greater population, owing to the fact that Ashtabula owns and operates more of its public utilities than the average city, including the street railway with bus extensions, and the electric light plant. The management of either of these institutions alone, would be a man-size job. Mr. Cotton is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks at Ashtabula, and he and Mrs. Cotton are members of the Presbyterian Church. Since coming to Ashtabula, Mr. Cotton has naturally formed an extensive acquaintance and is widely and favorably known, and is not only a high class City Manager, but a worthwhile citizen of Ashtabula. Albert T. Faulkner, manager of the Ashtabula Water Supply Company and a member of one of the early pioneer families of the county, was born in Ashtabula, April 8, 1875, and is the son of T. Dwight and Catherine (Thayer) Faulkner. T. Dwight Faulkner was also a native of Ashtabula and the son of John Morton Faulkner, who came to Ashtabula with his father and mother. They settled in the vicinity of Bunker Hill at an early date. T. Dwight, was in business with his father under the firm name of J. M. Faulkner & Son. They operated a store at Ashtabula for 35 years and a branch at Cherry Valley during the Civil War. Mr. Faulkner died June 30, 1910, at the age of 73 years. He had lived retired during the latter part of his life at Ashtabula. His wife was a native of Ashtabula Harbor HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 987 and the daughter of Capt. Calvin Thayer, a well known lake captain. She died in 1912 at the age of 73 years. To Mr. and Mrs. Faulkner were born four children: John, manager of the H. B. Smith Company's New York office, of New York City, where he now lives ; Charles died at Ashtabula, Jan. 13, 1923, at the age of 57 years ; H. R., cashier of the Ashtabula National Bank, a sketch of whom appears in this history ; and Albert T., the subject of this sketch. Albert T. Faulkner was reared in Ashtabula and educated in the public schools. In 1896 he entered the employ of the Ashtabula Water Supply Company, where he remained until 1909. He then spent several years in the manufacturing business and was also interested in newspaper work. He served as city auditor for three and one-half years and was associated with the Mitchell Hardware Company for three years. In 1919 he returned to the water company as manager and has served in that capacity since. The officers of the Ashtabula Water Supply Company are: B. B. Seymour, president and treasurer ; W. H. Sharp, of Columbus, secretary ; and Albert T. Faulkner, manager. Mr. Faulkner was married on June 30, 1912, to Miss Emma O. Clark, of Ashtabula, the daughter of Otis B. and Emma J. (Tinker) Clark. Mr. Clark died in 1917 and his wife resides in Ashtabula. To Mr. and Mrs. Faulkner have been born two children: Catherine Clark, and Artalissa J. Faulkner. Mr. Faulkner is affiliated with the A. F. & A. M., Rising Sun Lodge, No. 21, Ashtabula, and Elks Lodge, No. 208, and is among the progressive members of his community. Willard S. Montgomery, a well known and substantial citizen of Ashtabula County, who lives in Conneaut Township, is a native of Ashtabula County. He was born on a farm in Wayne Township, Jan. 28, 1857, and is the son of Allen and. Mahala (Morrison) Fobes. Allen Fobes was a native of Wayne Township, Ashtabula County, and engaged in general farming and stock raising during his entire life. Mr. and Mrs. Fobes, now deceased, had three children : Flora, married Bela Barber, both deceased ; Ella, married Leroy Witter, both deceased ; and Willard S., the subject of this sketch. Willard S. Montgomery was educated in the schools of Geneva and when a young man learned the printer's trade, which he has since followed. He has been employed on various newspapers in Cleveland and 988 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Geneva, and since 1907 has been connected with the Conneaut News- Herald, a daily newspaper. Mr. Montgomery is a linotype operator. On May 23, 1878, Mr. Montgomery was married to Miss Evelyn Patterson, a native of New York City, born Jan. 8, 1858, and to this union two children were born: Willard Hugh, lives at Portland, Ore.; and George, lives at Anderson, Ind. Mrs. Montgomery died Sept. 20, 1887, and is buried in Geneva. Willard Hugh Montgomery has six children: Allen Kent, Irene, Margaret, Willard, George and Olive. On Feb. 14, 1889, Mr. Montgomery was married the second time to Miss Eleanor Rathbun, a native of Conneaut, born Oct. 22, 1861, and to this union four children were born, as follows : Carl, an employe of the Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad, lives at Conneaut ; Ernest, a fireman on the New York Central Railroad, lives at Erie, Pa. ; Olive, lives at home; and Mary, married Harold Puffer, lives at Conneaut. Carl Montgomery has seven children: Elmer, Viola, Robert, Evelyn, Hazel, Marjorie and Esther Montgomery. Ernest Montgomery has six children: Gleason, Helen, Ruth, Jane, Ernest, Jr., and Lucile Montgomery. Mary Puffer has one son, Willard Lewis Puffer. Mrs. Montgomery died Oct. 14, 1924, and is buried in the city cemetery at Conneaut. Mr. Montgomery is a Republican and a member of the South Ridge Baptist church. He is an energetic man who stands well in the esteem of his neighbors and fellow citizens. Moses Worthing Beede, now deceased, was one of Ashtabula County's prominent citizens, for many years serving as president of the Soldiers' Relief Commission. He was a member of the Republican Central Committee and was one of the county's first jury commissioners. For years he was a leading man in reform politics and put forth every effort to conquer the saloon element and elect good men to office. Before the Civil War he belonged to the Black String Society, which was organized to protect and assist fugitive slaves. He was also one of those who actively resisted the U. S. Marshal and prevented his taking John Brown, Jr., to testify against John Brown. He became a Mason at 24 and reached the chapter degree and was also a member of Giddings Post G. A. R. at Jefferson. In his own township of Lenox, his executive ability, his public spirit and his useful service to the town made him a leader. He served as president of the school board and was tOWnship trustee for many years. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 989 He was first elected in 1869 and during his administration in that office many improvements were made, including building of the town hall, establishing public watering places, erecting the township vault, buying additional land for cemeteries, and many other improvements. In early colonial times there landed on the New England coast the first of his ancestors to seek the new world. This one came from Alsace- Lorraine. He pronounced his name Beede, but it has since been Anglicised. Except that some were Quakers, little is known of the family until the latter part of the 18th century, when Thomas Beede was born. He was graduated from Harvard College in the class of 1798 and numbered among his classmates the distinguished Channing Tuckerman, Judge Story and Stephen Longfellow. Thomas Beede, was the third minister of the first church of Wilton, N. H., and who from 1818 to 1825 served his state legislature as chaplain, was throughout his ministry one of New England's most noted clergymen. His ordination sermon was preached by Rev. William Emerson of Boston, the father of Ralph Waldo Emerson. Thomas Beede's cousin, Caleb Sleeper Beede, the father of Moses W., was born in Vermont in 1805. When very young he was left an orphan and although obliged to support himself he determined to secure a thorough education. One means which he took to reach his goal was to associate himself with several other young men and hire a teacher of Greek, a language in which he became proficient. Endowed kith a keen intellect and an insatiable desire for learning, he habitually spent half the night in study. Until his voice failed, he was a minister of the Gospel in a New England Methodist Episcopal conference, but after that misfortune he became a contractor and builder until his removal to Ohio in 1849. Here he engaged in the lumber business and farming. His death was caused in 1877 by a wound which he had received while serving in the Union army. Mary Worthing, his wife, was of English descent. In the 12th century her ancestors were enlisted in the English army, while those living in the colonies at the time of the Revolutionary War fought for the American cause. Among them were her grandfathers, Major Theophilus Sanborn; Lieutenant Samuel Worthen; also her great-grandfather, Captain David Sleeper who, as soon as he learned of the battle of Lexington, marshaled his command and marched to Boston to volunteer for the defense of that town. Caleb Sleeper and Mary Worthing Beede had nine children, of whom Moses Worthing Beede was the fifth. He was born at Bristol, N, H., 990 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Aug. 28, 1839, and when he was 10 years old left his home and came to the Western Reserve. Three years later his father's family moved to Lenox, Ohio, where he spent the remainder of his life. Although he did not receive a college education, by ceaseless study, observation and thought, he subjected his mind to practically the same training. His mental ability was extraordinary and varied as he was a deep thinker along lines of science, archeology, history, philosophy and religion, subjects in which he was particularly interested. At Lincoln's .first call for troops in 1861, Mr. Beede enlisted for three months in Company D, 19th Ohio Infantry. He served under Generals McClelland and Rosecrans in the campaign of 1861 in West Virginia and fought in the battle of Rich Mountain. After his discharge he volunteered again but was rejected on account of physical disability. He was, however, appointed by Governor Todd to serve as first lieutenant of the state militia, subject to call of the president. At this time he began the manufacture of lumber and boat oars, furnishing many of the oars that were used on the Mississippi River by the government during the war. About 15 years later he opened a factory for the manufacture of sucker rods, and connecting rods used in oil wells, and was interested in this line of work for several years. In 1863 Mr. Beede was married to Miss Eliza Henderson, a member of the Henderson family of Austinburg, a woman of more than ordinary mind and culture. She died in 1874, leaving one son, Owen Beede, and one daughter, Bernice Gertrude, who married Leonard Worcester. In July, 1876, Mr. Beede married Mrs. Harlow Watson, a refined and charming widow, daughter of Amos Curtis of Augusta, Ill. To this union were born two daughters: Martha Frances, a graduate of Jefferson High School and Grand River Institute and Oberlin College ; and Lulu Edith, also educated in Jefferson High School, Grand River Institute and Oberlin College, specializing in art and music in the latter institution. Mr. Beede was a member of the Congregational church and was for a number of years trustee and superintendent of the Sunday School. Whenever circumstances permitted, Mr. Beede traveled quite extensively. He was the first white man to climb Mount Massive, the highest mountain in Colorado, which he ascended in July, 1915, and at that time he began the monument of stones upon its summit, to which each succeeding vistor has added a stone. In his travels he always made interesting additions to his collection of curios. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 991 William Fortune, president and manager of The Mitchell Hardware Company, is among Conneaut's leading citizens. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1877, and is the son of George and Isabella (Hunter) Fortune. George Fortune brought his family to this country in 1882 and located at Conneaut, where he followed his trade as carpenter for many years. He died June 11, 1923. Mrs. Fortune lives at Conneaut. They were the parents of the following children : Neil, a merchant, lives at Mansfield, Ohio ; Jeanette, married Ray Knowlton, a druggist, lives at Ashtabula ; Margaret, married Walton Wood, lives at Omaha, Neb.; James, lives at Mansfield, Ohio ; William, the subject of this sketch ; George, associated with the Mitchell Hardware Company ; and John, with the same firm. William Fortune received his education in the public schools of Conneaut and when a young man learned the plumber's trade. He has been associated with the Mitchell Hardware Company since 1906 as president and manager. This is one of the leading enterprises of Conneaut and does a large volume of business throughout the county. In 1902, Mr. Fortune was married to Miss Grace L. Tate, a native of New Castle, Pa., and a daughter of Edwin and Mary L. Tate, the former a native of New Castle, Pa., and the latter of Warren, Ohio. Mr. Tate was an engineer on the Nickel Plate Railroad for many years and died in 1910. His wife lives at Akron, Ohio. They had two children, Mrs. Fortune and George, who lives at Parsons, Kan. Mr. and Mrs. Fortune have no children. Mr. Fortune is a Republican, a member of the Congregational Church and belongs to the Elks lodge. He is one of the substantial and excellent citizens of Ashtabula. County. Chauncey Fitch, deceased, was for many years a prominent citizen of the township in which he lived. He was born at Wayne Center, Ohio, Dec. 24, 1831, the son of William and Amanda (Buell) Fitch. William Fitch was born March 24, 1782, and came to Wayne Township, Ashtabula County, in 1835, and located on a farm of 110 acres, where he spent the remainder of his life. He was married on Aug. 22, 1804, to Miss Amanda Buell, who was born Feb. 5, 1783. To them twin sons were born : Chauncey and Chester, both deceased. Chauncey Fitch was educated in the district schools of Wayne Township and lived on the home place until his marriage. He was always a 992 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY farmer and owned 112 acres of well improved land. During his active career he specialized in dairy farming. He died July 31, 1904. Mr. Fitch was married to Miss Emma Woodruff, a native of Dorset Township, born Jan. 1, 1846, and the daughter of L. T. and Edith (Webb) Woodruff, the former a native of Trumbull County, Ohio, and the latter of Colebrook, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Woodruff, deceased, were the parents of the following children: Fidelia, deceased ; Mrs. Fitch ; Eunice Allen, deceased ; and Nellie King, lives in Ashtabula. Mr. and Mrs. Fitch had no children. Mr. Fitch was a Republican and belonged to the Congregational church. He was a highly respected citizen of the community. Lewis Knapp, retired, is a veteran of the Civil War and a leading citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born on a farm in Cherry Valley Township, Ashtabula County, Sept. 11, 1838, and is the son of Rufus and Anna (Burgess) Knapp. Rufus Knapp was a pioneer settler of Cherry Valley Township. He was born April 6, 1798, and died March 6, 1854. His wife was born in 1805 and died Jan. 10, 1884. Mr. and Mrs. Knapp were the parents of 13 children, of whom three are now living, as follows : Lewis, the subject of this sketch; Mary J. Ainsley, lives in St. Louis, Mo. ; and Ed, lives in Pennsylvania. Lewis Knapp attended the district schools of Cherry Valley Township and at an early age engaged in general farming. During the Civil War he enlisted with Company E, Sixth Ohio Cavalry, and served throughout the period of the war, taking part in many important battles. After his discharge, Mr. Knapp returned to Ashtabula County and farmed in Cherry Valley Township until the time of his retirement in 1914, when he moved to Williamsfield, Ohio, where he now resides. On Feb. 22, 1866, Mr. Knapp was united in marriage with Miss Clarissa Patterson, a native of Pennsylvania, born March 4, 1844. She died Oct. 4, 1877. On May 18, 1878, Mr. Knapp was married to Miss Rachael Kingsley, who was born in Pennsylvania, March 8, 1857. She died May 21, 1907, leaving the following children: Leora May, deceased ; Clarence, lives at Andover; Frankie Brooks, lives in Ashtabula ; and Floyd L., lives at Mansfield, Ohio. Lewis Knapp was married on Dec. 23, 1907, to Mrs. Calista E. (Pritchard) Lewis. She was born in Lorain PICTURE OF LEWIS KNAPP HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 993 County, Ohio, Oct. 12, 1845. By her former marriage to Mr. Lewis, Mrs. Knapp had seven children all of whom are now living. No children were born to this last union. Mr. Knapp has five grandchildren. Mr. Knapp is a Republican and a member of the Congregational Church. He belongs to the Grand Army of the Republic and attended its national convention in Milwaukee, Wis., in 1923. Mr. Knapp is an excellent citizen and merits the high esteem in which he is held in the community. Elmore J. March, a well known and highly respected citizen of Jefferson, was born there Feb. 16, 1864, and is the son of James E. and Charlotte (Crowson) March. James E. March was a native of Jefferson and a prominent pioneer of Ashtabula County. He followed farming and stock raising during his life and OWned 212 acres of good farm land. Mr. March served during the Civil War. He enlisted from Jefferson, Ashtabula County, Ohio, Aug. 14, 1861 and was mustered into the United States service as private under Capt. William T. Fitch in Company A. 29th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry to serve three years. He was wounded in the left knee by a Minie ball at Port Republic, June 9, 1862 ; he was captured at the same time and taken to Lynchburg, then to Libby and Bell Isle prisons. After three months he was paroled and honorably discharged at Parole Camp, Annapolis, Md., Feb. 4, 1863, by reason of surgeon's Certificate of Disability. He died Oct. 1, 1914, and his wife died July 9th of the same year. Mr. March was a Republican, a member of the Methodist church and belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic. There were two children in the March. family : Elmore J., the subject of this sketch ; and Frank W., lives at Jefferson. Elmore J. March attended the schools of Jefferson and began life as a farmer. He owned 80 acres of well improved land in Denmark Township which he sold in 1916. Mr. March retired from his farming activities in 1914 and was appointed road foreman of Ashtabula County, which position he has since filled in a capable and efficient manner. On Nov. 1, 1888, Mr. March was united in marriage with Miss Izzie Brooks, a native of Michigan, born Nov. 1, 1868, and the daughter of Alfred and Eliza (Cole) Brooks, the former a native of New York and the latter of Ohio. Mr. Brooks died Jan. 1, 1900, and his wife died Dec. 10, 994 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY 1920. They were the parents of the following children : Sarah, the widow of Orlo Platt, lives at Dorset, Ohio ; John, lives at Richmond, Ohio ; Lola, married Ira Leonard, deceased, and she lives at Richmond, Ohio ; Charles and Stella, deceased; Mrs. March ; Rollo, deceased; and Roy, lives in British Columbia. Mr. and Mrs. March have a daughter, Susan, who lives at home. She is a trained nurse, having graduated from the training school at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D. C. During the World War Miss March started training in army school of nursing at Camp Devens and later the Walter Reed Hospital and served three years in the army school of nursing. Mr. March is a Republican and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. His family holds membership in the Methodist church and are substantial citizens of Ashtabula County. George A. Benton has been a successful and well known farmer of Orwell TOWnship for a number of years. He was born in Pennsylvania, March 9, 1858, and is the son of E. D. and Mary (Eastwood) Benton. E. D. Benton was born at Corineautville, Pa. He was a farmer and in 1860 located on the present Benton farm in Orwell Township. He purchased 103 acres of land, which he improved. Mr. Benton died in 1893 and his wife, who was also a native of Pennsylvania, died Feb. 2, 1896. To Mr. and Mrs. Benton eight children were born, as follows: John, deceased, was a Civil War veteran ; O. D. and Samantha, deceased ; Henry N.; Salinda L., deceased ; George A., the subject of this sketch; and Lucinda and William, both deceased. George A. Benton attended the district schools of Orwell Township, after which he engaged in farming. He has a well improved farm and is an extensive dairy farmer. In 1881 Mr. Benton was united in marriage with Miss Jennie E. Anderson, who was born at Colebrook, Oct. 17, 1860, and the daughter of Robert and Margaret (Parks) Anderson. Mr. Anderson was born in Ireland, June 11, 1827, and came to this country at the age of 17 years. He died May 30, 1898, at Colebrook, where he had lived for many years. His wife, also a native of Ireland, was born June 12, 1833, and died Nov. 14, 1898. They had the following children: Mrs. Benton; George B., born Nov. 4, 1873, deceased ; Mary Hurst, born April 3, 1876; and Tillie Anderson Taylor, born Nov. 20, 1878. W. C. Anderson was born Oct. 19, 1873 HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 995 and died Aug. 18, 1924. He was a member of the Methodist Church, a member of the I. 0. O. F., also a Mason, having attained the rank of Knights Templar. He was held in high esteem by all who knew him. To George A. and Jennie E. (Anderson) Benton five children were born, as follows : Harvey D., born Nov. 20, 1882, lives at Orwell; Harry, born July 5, 1885, died in 1887; Clara M., born Nov. 14, 1895; Howard H., born May 25, 1898, lives at home; and one child died in infancy. Mr. Benton is an independent voter. He and his family belong to the Presbyterian church and he belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Benton is a substantial citizen and deservedly stands high in the estimation of his many friends and acquaintances. S. H. Moore, a successful and well known merchant of East Orwell, is a native of Ireland. He was born Aug. 5, 1872, and is the son of James and Anna (Moore) Moore. James Moore and his wife spent their entire lives in Ireland and are now deceased. They were the parents of the following children: Isabelle, deceased ; John, lives in Australia ; Eliza, lives at Colebrook ; William, lives in Australia ; Annie, deceased; S. H., the subject of this sketch; James, deceased; George, lives in Boston, Mass.; and Kate, lives in Boston. S. H. Moore was reared and educated in Ireland and in 1895 came to this country and settled in New York city. In 1901 he came to Ashtabula County and engaged in the general merchandise business at East Orwell with T. G. Boyle. After five years this partnership was dissolved and the business is now known as the S. H. Moore Company. Mr. Moore has an up-to-date store and is among the leading merchants of the county. On Sept. 12, 1903, Mr. Moore was united in marriage with Miss Anna E. Devine, a native of Ashtabula, born Sept. 13, 1882, and the daughter of Thomas Devine, deceased. There were five children in the Devine family, as follows : Mrs. Moore; Thomas, lives in Tennessee; Margaret Holcomb, lives at East Orwell; Ethel Fisher, lives in Cleveland; and Erick, lives in Cleveland. To S. H. and Ann E. (Devine) Moore one child was born, Kenneth W., born May 5, 1906. Mr. Moore is an independent voter. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Moore is an industrious man and a highly esteemed citizen. 996 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Dr. S. W. Brown is an enterprising and well known dentist of Ashtabula and a veteran of the World War. He was born at Tiro, Ohio, Jan. 9, 1885, and is the son of W. A. and Nora (Stevens) Brown. Dr. S. W. Brown was reared at Tiro, Ohio, and after attending Ohio University and Wooster University, entered Ohio State University, from which he received his degree in dentistry. He then located in Ashtabula with offices at 198 1/2 Main Street. Dr. Brown enlisted for service during the World War in 1917 at Ashtabula, as First Lieutenant. He then sailed for overseas from Hoboken, N. J., and was promoted to Captain in 1918, and in May, 1919, became Major. He returned to the United States, June 22, 1919, and was on hospital duty at Des Moines, Iowa, until Oct. 15, 1919. He then came to Ashtabula, Ohio and opened his office at 8 Center Street. He was overseas for a period of 22 months. Dr. Brown has established an excellent practice and is known as a competent man in his profession. Dr. Brown was married to Miss Hazel Kaufman, who was born at Tiro, Ohio, in 1887, and the daughter of Amos and Florence (Robinson) Kaufman, residents of Tiro. To Dr. and Mrs. Brown have been born two children: Martha Jean, born September 5th, 1914; and Harold, born May 23, 1921. The Brown home is located at 580 Lake Street, Ashtabula. G. M. Warren, one of the progressive farmers and stockmen of Colebrook Township, was born at Bloomfield, Ohio, April 1, 1847, and is the son of D. C. and Susannah (Mayhen) Warren. D. C. Warren was a native of Martha's Vineyard, New York and an early settler of Ohio. He improved large tracts of land near Bloomfield and became a prosperous farmer. He died in 1884 and his wife died April 26, 1877. She was the daughter of Holmes Mayhen, a prominent citizen of New York. To Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Warren 10 children were born, of whom four are now living: G. M., the subject of this sketch; Myrtie W. Baldwin; John; and Morris. G. M. Warren attended the district schools at Bloomfield, Ohio, and the academy at Orwell and engaged in general farming at the age of 21 years. He owns and operates 78 acres of good farm land, where he has resided since 1896. The place is well improved and Mr. Warren ranks among the leading farmers of that section. On July 4, 1872, Mr. Warren was united in marriage with Miss Emma Whittier, who was born Jan. 11, 1849, and the daughter of A. P. and Jane HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 997 (Lockwood) Whittier, who came from Chaumont, Jefferson County, N. Y., whose ancestors came to this country from Holland and were among the signers of the Declaration of Independence. They were members of the Vandeburg family who came to this country with the Van Statts and founded the town of Stattsburgh, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Warren have two adopted children : Amy Gregory Warren, who lives in Toledo ; and William George Warren, who has three children, Gladys, George and William, Jr. In politics Mr. Warren is identified with the Republican party. He has served as school director and has always taken an active interest in the affairs of his community. Mrs. Warren is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. William Warren, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War and a prominent pioneer citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born near Watertown, N. Y., April 20, 1843, the son of Valentine and Emmaline Allen Warren, who for many years OWned and operated an hotel at Fairview, Pa. William Warren was a fisherman during his early life and after coming to Ashtabula County at the close of the Civil War he engaged in general farming and horse raising. In 1869 he was married to Miss Julia Cook, who was born in a log cabin on the banks of Lake Erie, in Ashtabula County, Jan. 12, 1848. She was the daughter of Silas and Mary (Palmer) Cook, who settled there in 1824. Silas Cook cleared the land of timber, which is now owned by the Ashtabula Golf Club. This is now considered a very valuable tract of land. Mr. Warren died March 7, 1898. During the Civil War William Warren enlisted from Watertown, N. Y., and served with the 10th New York Volunteer Infantry. He was disabled during the early part of the war and spent a great deal of time in the army hospitals. To William and Julia (Cook) Warren four children were born, as follows : Verner L., born Jan. 18th, 1871, engaged in automobile business at 30 Elm Street, Ashtabula ; Harry E., born Jan. 22, 1874, foreman in Ashtabula Tool Shop and also interested in farming; Homer 0., twin brother of Harry, born Jan. 22, 1874, owner of the Troy Business College; Forrest T., born Dec. 15, 1881, engaged in the automobile business; Bessie L., adopted daughter, born April 17, 1893, now residing at Chicago, Ill., married Gordon William Ivison, Nov. 26, 1915. 998 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY V. L. Warren, a garage owner of Ashtabula, is highly esteemed for his integrity and industry. He was born in Ashtabula, where he has spent his entire life. For the past 17 years he has engaged in the automobile business and in 1915 moved to his present location at 30 Elm Street, which is among the up-to-date garages and machine shops of the city. In 1893 Mr. Warren was married to Miss Florence Adams, a daughter of Edward and Mary Adams, natives of Ashtabula, where Mr. Adams still resides. His wife died in 1906. Mr. and Mrs. Warren have one daughter, Ilah, a student at Cedar Crest College, Allentown, Pa. Mr. Warren belongs to the Knights of Pythias and is a reliable and excellent citizen of his community. After the death of her husband, in 1898, Mrs. William Warren was married on Feb. 2, 1910, to S. C. Tarbell. They reside in Ashtabula. Mr. Warren was a Republican, and a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. William J. Maybury, superintendent of the Ashtabula County Infirmary, is a well known and highly esteemed citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born at Monroe Center, Ashtabula County, Oct. 25, 1871, and is the son of John and Elizabeth (Graham) Maybury. John Maybury was a native of Scotland, born in 1834. In 1852 he came to this country and settled in Ashtabula County. Mr. Maybury was a marine engineer and followed that profession until the time of his death in 1902. His wife was a member of one of Cleveland's first families and was born there in 1844. She died in 1898 at Kellogsville. Mr. and Mrs. Maybury were the parents of the following children: Thomas, lives at Monroe Center, Ohio; Mattie Howlett, lives in Buffalo; and William J. Maybury. Richard, Mrs. Dollie Peck, John, Samuel, Charles and George, are all deceased. William J. Maybury attended the schools of Kellogsville and the New Lyme Institute, where he studied marine engineering. He followed this profession on the Great Lakes until 1920, at which time he was appointed superintendent of the Ashtabula County Infirmary. Mr. Maybury's wife is matron there. The infirmary was built about 100 years ago and contains 400 acres of good farm land. It is pronounced by state officials to be among the best managed and operated infirmaries in the state. One of the inmates is 99 years of age. Another, known as "Grandma" Griffin, died. there at the age of 100 years. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 999 On June 10, 1894, Mr. Maybury was united in marriage with Miss Ida Lyons, a native of Kellogsville, Ohio, and the daughter of Orlando and Delia (Simmons) Lyons. Mr. Lyons was born at Saybrook, Ohio, in 1848. and he and his wife now live retired at Kingsville. They were married on Christmas, 1866, at Sheffield, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Maybury three children were born: Alice, Mildred and Dorothy. Politically, Mr. Maybury is a Republican and he belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is a progressive citizen and is favorably known throughout Ashtabula County. William K. Wilkinson has been known for years as a successful farmer and stockman of Saybrook Township. He was born at Saybrook in 1849 and is the son of Richard and Elizabeth (Nicholson) Wilkinson. Richard Wilkinson and his wife were natives of England and came to this country shortly after their marriage and located in Saybrook Township, Ashtabula County, where Mr. Wilkinson owned 200 acres of land. He died in 1889 and his wife died in 1906. They were the parents of the following children: Robert, who was killed during the Civil War; Mary Lelland, Richard, Elizabeth and Henry, all deceased; George, Belle, Charles, Ruth, Daniel, and William K., the subject of this sketch. William K. Wilkinson was reared and educated in Saybrook Township, where he has spent his entire life. He owns 58 acres of good farm land and is engaged in general farming and stockraising. The Wilkinson home was built by Mr. Wilkinson in 1880. In 1880 Mr. Wilkinson was united in marriage with Miss Kate Cooper, of Saybrook, and a daughter of G. W. and Susan (Ellison) Cooper. Mr. Cooper was born in Saybrook, Ohio in 1831 and died at Saybrook in 1873. He was the son of Joseph Cooper, a native of England, born in 1797. He died in 1883. Susan Ellison Cooper was born in Scotland, April 21, 1841 and died May 21, 1921. The Cooper family is among the oldest and most honored pioneer families of Ashtabula. County. To Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Cooper the following children were born: Kate Wilkerson ; Mrs. C. C. Jenks, lives in Portland, N. Y. J. J., lives at Saybrook ; George W., Saybrook Township. Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson have five children, as follows: Mrs. C. B. Fairbanks, lives in Ashtabula, and they have two children, Mrs. Frances Welch, and Georgia Fairbanks ; Robert, married Alma Harvey, lives in Saybrook; Mrs. Nellie Stewart, lives at Saybrook; Harry, married