1000 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY in 1904 and his wife lives in East Liverpool. They had four children : Pearl, married Harvey Howe, lives in East Liverpool; Josephine, married Ray Alton, lives in Wellsville ; Rose, married George Hales, lives in East Liverpool; and Mrs. Schmidt. To Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt have been born two children: Mary Louise, born May 24, 1920 ; and George Timothy, born June 15, 1923. Mr. Schmidt is an independent voter. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and is affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and American Legion. Thomas Tecumseh Jones is a native of Southern Ohio ; was born at Oak Hill; is of Welsh ancestry ; has engaged in teaching, journalism and varied writing; was editor of The East Liverpool Evening Review and The East Liverpool Morning Tribune.   William Sell, a well known farmer of Center Township, is a native of Columbiana County. He was born in Salem Township, Oct. 26, 1849, the son of Jacob and Catherine (Coy) Sell.   Jacob Sell was a native of Canton, Ohio, and an early settler of Salem Township, where he improved a farm of 100 acres. He also engaged in the teaming and contracting business in which he was successful. He died in 1903 at the age of 84 years, and his wife died in 1907. They were the parents of six children, four of whom are now living.   William Sell was educated in the district schools of Salem Township and at an early age engaged in farming with his father. He was interested in the mercantile business in Lisbon for several years and in 1895 purchased his present farm in Center Township, which is well improved.   On Dec. 6, 1871, Mr. Sell was united in marriage with Miss Susan Grimes, the daughter of Joseph and Hannah (Pincheon) Grimes, both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Sell have a son, Charles, born Jan. 8, 1874, who lives at home.   Mr. Sell is a Democrat and a member of the Christian Church. He is one of the highly esteemed pioneers of the community.   HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 1001   Harold Bradshaw Barth was born in East Liverpool, Ohio. He was educated in the public schools, Mercersburg Academy and King's School of Dramatic Art. For the past fifteen years he has been engaged in the commercial secretarial calling. He is a life member of the Ohio Archaeological Historical Society and a member of the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania.   Peter Frischkorn, an enterprising and successful farmer of Yellow Creek Township, was born in Germany, Sept. 5, 1858, and is the son of John and Elizabeth (Schmidt) Frischkorn.   Both John and Elizabeth (Schmidt) Frischkorn spent their entire lives in Germany and are now deceased. They were the parents of the following children: Adam and Barbara, live in Germany ; Phillip, deceased; Peter, the subject of this sketch; Margaret, married Louis Bodenstein, deceased, and she lives in Pittsburgh ; Elizabeth, married John Brant, lives in Yellow Creek Township ; and Rev. John, a minister of the Lutheran Church. lives at Greenville, Pa.   Peter Frischkorn was reared and educated in Germany and in 1881 came to this country. He spent several months in Pittsburgh and later lived at Burgettstown, Pa., for 14 years. In 1893 he came to Columbiana County and settled on his present farm in Yellow Creek Township. Mr. Frischkorn owns and operates 184 acres of good farm land and is especially interested in dairy farming.   In 1884 Mr. Frischkorn was united in marriage with Miss Eva Link, of Germany, born Jan. 18, 1864, the daughter of John and Margaret (Mettler) Link. Mr. Link died in 1876 and his wife died in 1923. They had five children : Mrs. Frischkorn ; Peter, lives in Germany ; Catherine, deceased ; John, and Christina, live in Germany. To Mr. and Mrs. Frischkorn have been born four children, as follows: Lizzie, born Jan. 30, 1886, married Lester Anderson, lives at Wellsville ; Adam J., born Nov. 14, 1888, lives in Yellow Creek Township; Margaret, born Dec. 17, 1891, a teacher in Wellsville High School ; and Clara, born July 18, 1893, lives at home.   Mr. Frischkorn is a member of the Lutheran Church and a Republican.   (27)V2   1002 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY   John B. Blewett is among the representative young business men of Wellsville, where he is associated with the McLain Fire Brick Company as a ceramic engineer. He was born at Lead, S. D., Sept. 13, 1893, and is a son of John and Sabina (Thayer) Blewett.   John Blewett was born in England and at an early age came to this country and settled in Wilkesbarre, Pa. After several years he went to South Dakota and later to the gold fields of California as a mining prospector. He died at Santa Cruz, Cal., Dec. 25, 1921. His wife resides in that city. They had three children : Cordelia and Hazel, who live in Santa Cruz, Cal. ; and J. B., the subject of this sketch.   John B. Blewett spent his boyhood in South Dakota and attended the public schools. He was a student at the University of Minnesota and was graduated from Ohio State University in 1916. He immediately entered the employ of the McLain Fire Brick Company as an engineer.   On May 28, 1922, Mr. Blewett was united in marriage with Miss Olive Baylor, of Windber, Pa., the daughter of Robert Baylor. Mr. and Mrs. Blewett have two daughters : Phyllis and Catherine.   Mr. Blewett is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge and Shrine. He has an extensive acquaintance in Columbiana County.   James D. Haney, one of Wellsville's most successful young business men, is a veteran of the World. War. He was born in Jefferson County, Pa., Jan. 1, 1897, and is the son of James B. and Bertha (Crossman) Haney.   James B. Haney, a native of Pennsylvania, was among the first settlers of Cloe, in Jefferson County, where he engaged in the lumber business as inspector for the government throughout Pennsylvania and West Virginia. He lives at Cloe. His wife died in August, 1916, and is buried at Wellsville. Mr. and Mrs. Haney had four children : Paul B., James D., Esther E., and Rexford D.   James D. Haney received his education in the schools of Wellsville, and began life as a potter. He has been identified with the Ohio Valley Gas & Oil Company since June, 1924, and is manager of the local branch. During the World War Mr. Haney volunteered for service, June 29, 1917,   HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 1003   and was sent to Camp Sheridan with Company D, 135th Machine Gun Battalion, 37th Division. He served overseas for 21 months and participated in many important battles and drives of the war, including Meuse-Argonne and Ypres. He was discharged April 9, 1919.   Politically, Mr. Haney is a Democrat. He is a member of the Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is a public spirited young man and representative of the best citizenship of Columbiana County.   William S. Kiddey, retired, is one of the highly esteemed pioneer citizens of Columbiana County and a veteran of the World War. He was born in Carroll County, Ohio, May 12, 1842, the son of William and Martha (Wiseman) Kiddey.   William Kiddey was a native of England and his wife was born in Maryland. At an early age he came to the United States and settled in Ohio, where he engaged in general farming. He died in 1867 and his wife died in 1884. They were the parents of the following children : Bashby, died at the age of 103 years ; Hanna, married Luther Duell, both deceased ; Lizzie, married Herman Pinkerton, both deceased ; George, deceased ; Charles, a Civil War veteran ; and William S., the subject of this sketch.   William S. Kiddey spent his boyhood in Columbiana County and received his education in the district schools. He entered the employ of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad as a fireman, but later learned the boiler maker's trade, at which he was employed for 52 years. Mr. Kiddey was identified with the J. A. Fassett Boiler Company of Wellsville for 30 years of this period and has spent practically his entire life in this section of the state. He served throughout the Civil War as a member of Company K, Third Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic.   Mr. Kiddey was married first to Miss Wilda Goff, of Columbiana County, and to this union were born seven children, as follows : Anna M., married Deb VanDyke, lives at Wellsville ; Emma, married George Morton, lives at East Liverpool ; Laura, the widow of Alex Seward, lives at Elwood, Ind. ; Harry H., lives at Elwood, Ind. ; Frank, lives at Wells-   1004 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY   ville ; William and Gertrude, both deceased. Mr. Kiddey was married the second time to Miss Virginia Sheets on April 8, 1889. She was born at Staunton, W. Va., May 4, 1862, and died June 25, 1918. To them were born five children: Otto E., lives at Wellsville; Robert Taylor, lives at Hillcrest, Ohio ; Virginia, married Clyde McPeet, lives at Wellsville; Mabel Hilda, married Clarence Clark, lives at Wellsville ; and Edward Carroll, deceased. On June 8, 1921, Mr. Kiddey was married to Miss Frances Clark, who was born in Pennsylvania, Oct. 16, 1858, the daughter of Reuben and Elizabeth (Buzzard) Clark, both deceased.   Mr. Kiddey is a Republican and a member of the Presbyterian Church. He has always been held in high esteem and is an excellent citizen.   Francis J. Stoddard is among the successful young business men of Wellsville and is a veteran of the World War. He was born in East Liverpool, April 13, 1895, and is the son of Thomas and Anna May (Nash) Stoddard.   Thomas Stoddard was 21 years of age when he came to this country from his native land, England. He located in East Liverpool, where he is employed in the potteries. Mr. Stoddard is a stanch Republican and an active member of the Episcopal Church. Mr. and Mrs. Stoddard have four children : Eva, lives in East Liverpool ; Harold W., lives in Kansas City, Mo.; Francis J., the subject of this sketch ; and Charles H., lives in East Liverpool.   After completing his schooling in East Liverpool, Francis J. Stoddard was employed as a gilder in the potteries of that city. Since 1915 he has engaged in the trucking business at Wellsville and has met with success in this undertaking. He volunteered for service during the World War and served as a member of Battery C, 5th Field Artillery, First Division. Mr. Stoddard participated in many important battles of the war and was severely gassed and wounded. He was discharged Sept. 25, 1919. Mr. Stoddard was awarded the Victory Medal for service during 263 days under shell fire.   On June 22, 1921, Mr. Stoddard was united in marriage with Miss Maude M. Bishop, of Wellsville. She was born Aug. 30, 1897, and is the daughter of James W. Bishop, of Wellsville. There are four children   HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 1005   in the Bishop family : William, lives at Wellsville ; Mrs. Stoddard; Mary, married Paul Perch, lives in Wellsville; and Florence, at home. To Mr. and Mrs. Stoddard has been born a son, Charles W., born April 12, 1922.   Mr. Stoddard is a Republican, a member of the Episcopal Church, and belongs to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He has a wide acquaintance in the county and is highly esteemed.   James E. Brennen, an enterprising and successful young business man of Wellsville, is a veteran of the World War. He was born at Carnegie, Pa., Nov. 6, 1894, and is the son of Edward and Sarah (Legen) Brennen.   Edward Brennen and his wife are natives of Scotland. At an early age they came to the United States and for many years have resided in East Liverpool, where he is connected with a mining business. Mr. and Mrs. Brennen have 12 children, as follows: Margaret, married Charles Goodman, lives in East Liverpool; Patrick H.; Rose, married John Dietz, lives in Akron, Ohio ; Harry, lives at Wellsville; Ella, married Thomas Russell, lives in East Liverpool ; Edward, deceased; James E., the subject of this sketch; Agnes, married Harry Smith, lives in Pittsburgh ; Pearl, married Howard Dale Smith, lives in Syracuse, N. Y.; Lorena, married Harvey Strothman, lives in Youngstown, Ohio; Charles, lives in East Liverpool ; and Leo, lives at Wellsville.   James E. Brennen attended the public schools of East Liverpool and Spencerian Business College in Cleveland. He began life as a machinist and worked at that trade until his enlistment for service during the World War. He enlisted April 2, 1918, and was sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio, and later to France. He participated in the Meuse-Argonne drive and was severely gassed and wounded. Mr. Brennen was discharged June 28, 1919. He has conducted his present business since July, 1923, and has a well established trade. He handles a complete line of automobile accessories and does battery repair work of all kinds. He also has a gasoline and oil service station in connection with his garage.   On Sept. 21, 1922, Mr. Brennen was united in marriage with Miss Hilda Barr, who was born at New Brighton, Pa., Oct. 20, 1894, the daughter of Martin and Nora (Carnegie) Barr, natives of Germany and   1006 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY   Pennsylvania, respectively. Mr. Barr died in 1915 and his wife resides at East Liverpool. They were the parents of the following children : Esther, married Blaine Cochran, an attorney, East Liverpool ; Charles, lives in Chicago ; Mrs. Brennen ; Louise, married Joseph Porter, lives in Wellsville ; Robert, a World War veteran, lives in East Liverpool ; Joseph, lives in East Liverpool ; and Grace B., lives in East Liverpool. To Mr. and Mrs. Brennen has been born a daughter, Jean Ann, born Aug. 21, 1924.   Mr. Brennen is a Republican and a member of the Catholic Church. He is a man who stands well in the esteem of his fellow citizens.   W. S. Cuppy, highly esteemed in Wellsville as a substantial citizen, is a native of Columbiana County. He was born in a log cabin in Yellow Creek Township, July 19, 1860, and is the son of Hiram and Margaret (Goddard) Cuppy.   The Cuppy family has lived in Columbiana County since 1811, having settled on a tract of land in Yellow Creek Township, known as Section 15, Range 2, and Township No. 9. Hiram Cuppy became a prosperous farmer and was prominent in local politics. He was a Democrat and a member of the Christian Church. The old Cuppy cemetery, one of the first cemeteries in Columbiana County, was established by Sarah (Malone) Cuppy, grandmother of the subject of this sketch. To Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Cuppy the following children were born : John B., died July 24, 1925 ; Benjamin, deceased ; Edwin, and William, both deceased ; W. S., the subject of this sketch ; and Elizabeth, married John Kelley, lives at Wellsville.   W. S. Cuppy has spent his entire life in Columbiana County. After completing his schooling he began life as a farmer. He operated the old Malone farm in Yellow Creek Township for a number of years, was later connected with the Pennsylvania Railroad for 13 years, and since April, 1923, has been employed by the U. S. Pottery Company of Wellsville.   On April 2, 1882, Mr. Cuppy was united in marriage with Miss Harriet L. Malone, who was born in Yellow Creek Township in September, 1848, the daughter of David and Hanna (Allaback) Malone. The Malone family also settled in Columbiana County at an early date. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Cuppy : Etna Lois, born Nov. 30, 1883, married John Rawlston, lives in Wellsville ; one child died in infancy ; and   HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 1007   James R., born March 16, 1887, lives in Carroll County, Ohio. Mrs. Cuppy died Jan. 29, 1921, and is buried in the Cuppy Cemetery.   Politically, Mr. Cuppy is a Democrat and he has served as a member of Yellow Creek School Board for 30 years. He holds membership in the Christian Church and is a citizen of material worth to his community.   S. S. McIntosh, a well known citizen of Columbiana County, highly esteemed for his integrity and industry, is a member of one of the oldest families in Madison Township. He was born on the farm where he resides in Madison Township, June 27, 1874, and is the son of Alexander and Martha (Fife) McIntosh.   Alexander McIntosh was born on the old McIntosh farm in Madison Township, June 22, 1819, the son of John and Margaret McIntosh, who came to this country from Scotland in the early days and settled in Columbiana County. John McIntosh became a prosperous farmer and died in 1882. His wife died in 1880. They had three sons, John, Daniel, and Alexander, all of whom served throughout the Civil War. Alexander McIntosh was an extensive grain farmer and stockman of his day and was well known throughout Columbiana County. He died Aug. 12, 1912, and his wife, also a native of Columbiana County, died Feb. 8, 1920. They were the parents of four children, as follows : Luella, the widow of Charles Hopple, lives in East Liverpool ; J. S., the subject of this sketch ; Elmer, a farmer, lives in Madison Township ; and Rose, married Bert Wilson, lives in Wellsville.   J. S. McIntosh spent his boyhood on his father's farm and received his education in Witch Hollow School. In 1894 he became interested in the oil business in East Liverpool, but later disposed of his holdings to the Standard Oil Company. Since 1906 he has been identified with the Great Western Oil Company as a traveling representative. He also conducts the old home farm of 80 acres, which is well stocked with high grade registered cattle. The McIntosh farm ranks among the fine homesteads of Columbiana County and is well improved.   Mr. McIntosh was married in November, 1920, to Miss Iva Patterson, a native of Ohio. By a former marriage he has three children : Clarence, served throughout the World War, was severely gassed, and is now a   1008 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY   student in the government schools of Denver, Col. ; Dorothy, married Stanley Chase, lives in Cleveland, Ohio ; and Virginia, lives at home.   Mr. McIntosh holds membership in the Yellow Creek Presbyterian Church and is a Republican.   James W. Love. Numbered among the honored pioneer citizens of Columbiana County is James W. Love, Civil War veteran, who lives retired at Wellsville. He was born in Mercer County, Pa., Jan. 9, 1834, the son of Matthew G. and Esther (Gibson) Love.   Matthew G. Love, deceased, was a native of Pennsylvania and a farmer during his life. He spent a number of years in Wellsville, where he was an early settler. There were eight children in the Love family, as follows: James W., the subject of this sketch ; Cyrus, deceased ; Mary, deceased ; John, a Civil War veteran, deceased ; Absolin, and Esther, deceased ; and two children died in infancy.   James W. Love attended school in a log cabin in Mercer County, Pa. He removed to Wellsville at an early age with his parents and prior to the Civil War worked as a brakeman and bridge carpenter for the Pennsylvania Railroad. After the close of the war he returned to service on that division as a bridge carpenter, but left in 1866, and for the next four years was chief of police at Wellsville, during which time he also performed special detective service for the railroad. In 1870 Mr. Love became a patrolman on the Panhandle Division and worked continuously in that capacity until the time of his retirement in May, 1901.   Mr. Love served with valor in the 176th Ohio Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War, during the course of which two of his brothers lost their lives.   In 1866 Mr. Love was married to Miss Catherine Steele, of West Virginia, who died April 5, 1908. To them were born four children: Lola, who lives with her father; James and Nettie, both deceased ; and William Warren, engaged in the real estate business in Cleveland.   Mr. Love is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Second Presbyterian Church of Wellsville. He has always been esteemed throughout the community for his uprightness of character.   HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 1009   Charles Allen Rose is a veteran of the World War and ranks among the substantial young men of Wellsville. He was born in East Liverpool, April 29, 1898, and is the son of John J. and Elizabeth C. (Weaver) Rose.   John J. Rose was born at Chester, W. Va. He settled in East Liverpool at an early date and for a number of years conducted a sporting goods store. He later removed to New York City, where he is now identified with the United Cigar Stores Company. His wife is deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Rose were born two children : Willis, died in infancy ; and Charles Allen, the subject of this sketch.   Charles Allen Rose received his education in the schools of East Liverpool and Tarrytown, N. Y. He was associated in business with his father for several years and at the outbreak of the World War volunteered for service. He served overseas as a member of Company D, 135th Machine Gun Battalion, and was seriously wounded during the Argonne Drive. He was discharged from Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, D. C., June 30, 1921. Mr. Rose is employed as a potter.   On Oct. 10, 1923, Mr. Rose was united in marriage with Miss Emma M. Allison, of Wellsville, the daughter of John and Margaret (Rollins) Allison. Mr. and Mrs. Allison, deceased, were the parents of three children : Ralph, lives at Columbus, Ohio ; Mrs. Rose ; and Harry, a veteran of the World War.   Mr. Rose is identified with the Republican party in politics and is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.   Frank Marshall is among the enterprising farmers of Madison Township, Columbiana County. He was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, on a farm near Steubenville, and is a son of John and Kisiah Marshall, pioneer residents of Jefferson County, and both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. John Marshall had three sons and three daughters, of whom two sons and a daughter are living.   Frank Marshall came to Columbiana County at an early age and engaged in farming near Wellsville. He has lived on his present farm since 1905 and in 1908 built the modern residence, in which his family resides. There are two producing gas wells on the place. The farm is known as the Squire McIntosh farm and is four miles from Wellsville   1010 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY   and five miles from East Liverpool. It is located half a mile from the Cameron stop on the Y. & 0. Railroad.   Mr. Marshall married Miss Euphemia McKenzie, the daughter of James and Frances McKenzie, both deceased. Mrs. Marshall has two brothers and a sister : John McKenzie, of Wellsville; George McKenzie, of Lisbon ; and Mrs. Frank Haynes, of East Liverpool. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall have one daughter, Elvada Mae. She was graduated from Wellsville High School, Oberlin College and later attended Columbiana University. She is at present a high school teacher at Wheeling, W. Va.   Mr. Marshall and his family are members and regular attendants of the Yellow Creek Presbyterian Church, of which Rev. K. J. Stewart is pastor. He is a Republican.   James Cammeron, widely known throughout Columbiana County as a substantial citizen, was born on the farm where he resides, Sept. 26, 1864, the son of John and Tillie (McDonald) Cammeron.   John Cammeron was born at Hylandtown, in Columbiana County, and spent his entire life in this section. He removed to the present Cammeron farm in Madison Township in 1861. Mr. Cammeron was one of the first millers of the county, having opened his grist mill in 1841. He was also a prosperous farmer and specialized in the breeding of sheep, having as many as 600 head on his farm at one time. He improved 400 acres of land and also raised grain extensively. Mr. Cammeron died Aug. 20, 1878, and his wife died March 26, 1915. They were the parents of 11 children, three of whom are now living: Sadie, married Park Geisse, lives at Akron, Ohio ; Nancy, the widow of William Bright, lives at Wellsville ; and James, the subject of this sketch.   James Cammeron was reared on his father's farm, attended the district schools at Witch Hollow in Madison Township, and during his entire active career was extensively engaged in farming and stock raising. He owns 164 acres of good farm land and although now practically retired, is interested in truck gardening.   Mr. Cammeron has been a life long Republican and holds membership in the Yellow Creek Presbyterian Church. He is an excellent citizen and the Cammeron family has always stood high in Columbiana County.   HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 1011   C. G. Bittner, manager of the Standard Oil Company at Salem, is among the reliable young business men of Columbiana County. He was born at Wooster, Ohio, Jan. 28, 1898, and is the son of Ray and Jennie (Cassidy) Bittner. The former is now deceased. His widow later married Mr. Grube of Salem.   C. G. Bittner received his education in the public schools of Wooster and attended Yocum's Business College in that city. His first employment was in the wholesale grocery business and in 1917 he became connected with the Standard Oil Company at Akron in a clerical position. He later became a member of the sales force and after spending four years in Cleveland territory was made local manager. The Standard Oil Company at Salem covers the surrounding territory of Damascus, Garfield, Ellsworth, Millville, New Albany and Guilford. It has a storage capacity of 180,000 gallons of gasoline and 20,000 gallons of kerosene.   On June 7, 1924, Mr. Bittner was united in marriage with Miss Edith Forbes, a daughter of Rev. James M. Forbes, who resides on Prince Edward Island, N. S.   Mr. Bittner is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge and the Kiwanis Club.   E. G. Sturgis, mortician of East Liverpool, is an enterprising and progressive business man of Columbiana County. He was born at Moundville, Mo., Sept. 27, 1874, and is the son of Dr. S. D. and Harriet E. (Griffin) Sturgis.   Dr. S. D. Sturgis, deceased, was a Civil War veteran. He was born in Fayette County, Pa., and studied medicine. At the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted and served throughout the entire war period. He was taken prisoner and held in the well known Libby prison. Doctor Sturgis practiced his profession at Moundville, Mo., and died Dec. 22, 1875, at the age of 35 years. His wife, also a native of Fayette County, Pa., now resides at Smithfield, Ohio, and is 82 years of age. Doctor and Mrs. Sturgis had only one child, E. G., the subject of this sketch.   E. G. Sturgis spent his boyhood in Fayette County, Pa., and attended the public schools. He was also a student at Duff's College, Pittsburgh, and was later graduated from the College of Embalming of Pennsylvania.   1012 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY   He has been established in business in East Liverpool since 1905 and has one of the finest and best equipped funeral homes in this section of the state.   Mr. Sturgis has two children: Ernest It., attended Kenyon College, and now associated in business with his father; and Helen L., a student in East Liverpool High School.   Mr. Sturgis is a Republican, a member of the First Presbyterian Church, and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and Shrine of Cleveland. He has a wide acquaintance in the community and is highly esteemed.   Josiah Ketchum, retired, is a veteran of the Civil War and one of the highly esteemed pioneer citizens of Columbiana County. He was born in Madison Township, Sept. 24, 1846, and is the son of George and Elizabeth (Dawes) Ketchum.   George Ketchum was born in New Jersey and his wife was a native of Maryland. They were early settlers of Columbiana County, where Mr. Ketchum improved a tract of 76 acres. He built a log cabin and used oxen to clear the land. Mr. Ketchum died in 1883 and his wife is also deceased. They were the parents of the following children: Samuel and Wilson, both deceased ; Rebecca, married William Davidson, both deceased ; Hanna, married William Kellogg, both deceased ; George, deceased ; Elizabeth, married George Williams, both deceased ; Cassandra, married James Perry, both deceased ; Josiah, the subject of this sketch ; Sanders C., deceased ; and Nancy, married I. M. Welch, deceased, and she resides at East Palestine, Ohio.   Josiah Ketchum received his education in the district schools of Madison Township, and began life farming with his father. He operated 72 acres of land until the time of his retirement in 1909. He then removed to Lisbon, Ohio, and lived there until 1923, when he went to live with his son in Wayne Township, Columbiana County. During the Civil War Mr. Ketchum served with Company A, 80th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.   In 1871 Mr. Ketchum was married to Miss Phoebe Jane Crubaugh, of Madison Township, and to this union were born two children : Jessie, married George Ferguson, lives retired at Columbiana, Ohio ; and Charles W., a farmer, lives with his father in Madison Township. Mrs. Ketchum   HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 1013   died in 1900 and is buried in Yellow Creek Presbyterian Cemetery. In 1901 Mr. Ketchum was married to Miss Clara Belle Huston, who was born at East Palestine, Ohio, in 1856. She died in 1921. Mr. Ketchum has five grandchildren : Raymond and Helen Ketchum ; and Homer and Howard Ketchum, twins, and Ira C. Ferguson, a bookkeeper, East Liverpool.   Politically, Mr. Ketchum is a Republican. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Grand Army of the Republic.   J. J. Cope. Ranking among the successful horticulturists of Columbiana County is J. J. Cope, of Salem. He was born near Rogers, in Columbiana County, April 24, 1885, and is the son of Eliphas and Emma (Stewart) Cope.   The Cope family is one of the honored pioneer families of this section of the state. Eliphas Cope was born in this county, near Rogers, in 1851, the son of Joseph Cope, who died in 1878. He was the son of Oliver Cope, a prominent farmer of Pennsylvania. J. J. Cope, the subject of this sketch, is the third generation of his family to engage in the nursery business, his father having been one of the leading nurserymen of the county. He died in 1918 and his wife, also a native of Ohio, resides at Rogers with a son. To Mr. and Mrs. Cope the following children were born: Price, associated in business with his brother, J. J.; Paul, lives at Hot Springs, S. D. ; Esther Fultz, lives at Salem ; Lois, lives in California ; Martha Finch, lives at Rogers, Ohio ; B. E., lives at Rogers ; and Olney J., lives at Rogers, Ohio.   J. J. Cope attended the public schools of Columbiana County and Salem Business College. He taught school for several years, after which he entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad as clerk in the local ticket office. In 1912 Mr. Cope became interested in the nursery business with his brother, Price, and they have since been partners. Frank Fultz, of Salem, is also a partner in the business. They operate one of the largest greenhouses in the State on Depot Road, having 80 acres of nursery stock and doing an annual business of approximately 860,000. There are also 40 acres of orchard in connection with the nursery.   On May 15, 1902, Mr. Cope was united in marriage with Miss Delphia Kridler, of Columbiana, the daughter of George and Minnie Kridler, both   1014 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY   deceased. To them have been born eight children, as follows : Wanda, Richard, Robert, William, Rachael, Benjamin, Jane, and Mary, all at home.   Mr. Cope is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is among the dependable citizens of the community.   Dr. George J. Hawkins, a prominent and successful dentist of Salem, with offices at 1371/2 Main Street, is a native of Ohio. He was born at New Franklin, Starke County, Feb. 7, 1879, the son of William Thomas and Melissa (Moore) Hawkins.   William Thomas Hawkins was born in Starke County, Ohio, May 17, 1842, the son of Robert Hawkins, who was born at New Lisbon, Ohio. Robert Hawkins was an extensive farmer and stockman and owned 640 acres of land in Starke County. His son, William Thomas, was among the early settlers of Columbiana County. Until his retirement in 1900 he was extensively engaged in general farming. He resides near Columbiana. He is a Republican and a member of the Christian Church. His wife, a native of Canfield, Ohio, died in 1897. To Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins the following children were born : Clyde, lives at Filer, Idaho ; Glenn, lives at Columbiana ; Myrtle, married Frank Sponseller, lives at Alliance, Ohio ; Robert, lives at Alliance ; and George J., the subject of this sketch.   After receiving his preliminary education at New Franklin, Ohio, George J. Hawkins entered the dental school of Ohio State University, from which he received his degree. For one year he practiced his profession at Homeworth, Ohio, then went to Leetonia, and in 1911 removed to Salem, where he has a well established practice.   On June 16, 1909, Dr. Hawkins was united in marriage with Miss Ada Webb, the daughter of John and Harriet (Barnes) Webb. Mr. Webb was born near New Albany, Ohio, in 1843, and died in 1922. He was the son of Calvin Webb. Mrs. John Webb resides in Perry Township, Columbiana County. There were three children in the Webb family : Norman Earl, died at the age of 23 years ; Mrs. Hawkins ; and Ava S., who lives with her mother. To Doctor and Mrs. Hawkins two children have been born : George Webb, born Aug. 19, 1911, was graduated from Salem grade school in 1925 ; and Jean Ellen, born July 31, 1915.   HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 1015   Doctor Hawkins is a Republican and a member of the Presbyterian Church. He served throughout the Spanish-American War and was stationed in Porto Rico for three years. During the World War he volunteered his services and was connected with the Y. M. C. A. at Springfield, Mass.   Nick Germanitis is well and favorably known in East Liverpool, where he is successfully engaged in the restaurant business. He is a native of Divry, Greece, born Dec. 6, 1885, and the son of Demetres and Aggeleke (Panajoule) Germanitis.   Demetres Germanitis, deceased, was a prosperous farmer of his native land, Greece. He raised olives and grapes extensively and was the owner of 200 acres of land. He was a prominent politician and held many local offices. Mr. Germanitis died in 1903 and is buried in Athens, Greece. His wife resides at Divry. To Mr. and Mrs. Germanitis the following children were born : Gus, deceased; Tresevgene, married Nick Tsehleas, lives at Divry, Greece ; Nick, the subject of this sketch ; Xanthos, lives in Athens John, a veteran of the World War, lives at Wheeling, W. Va.; George, served with the Grek Army during the World War, lives in East Liverpool ; Angelos, lives at Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; Harry, lives at Divry, Greece; and Alleen, lives at Divry, Greece.   After completing his schooling in the schools of his native land, Nick Germanitis went to Athens, where he remained until 1910, at which time he came to the United States. He located at South Bethlehem, Pa., and worked as a machinist with the Bethlehem Steel Company for two years, afterward removing to Wheeling, W. Va., where he was connected with the National Tube Company. In 1915 he entered the employ of the Crucible Steel Company at Midland, Pa., and in 1921 came to East Liverpool, where he has since engaged in the restaurant business as proprietor of the "Busy Bee". Since 1923 he has been located at 525 Market Street.   On May 2, 1919, Mr. Germanitis was united in marriage with Miss Sophia Rougoune, of Sparta, Greece, the daughter of Stavros Rougoune. They have two children: Lena, born at Wheeling, W. Va., March 25, 1920 ; and James, born at East Liverpool, March 18, 1923.   Mr. Germanitis holds membership in the Greek Orthodox Church. He is a reliable man who has been successful in his work.   1016 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY   L. P. Feezel is among the prominent and successful young business men of Salem, where he is manager of the Salem Paige-Jewett Company. He is a native of Rogers, Ohio, born Jan. 15, 1892, the son of Benjamin S. and Lizzie (Marian) Feezel. Mr. and Mrs. Feezel are residents of Rogers, Columbiana County, where he is extensively engaged in farming.   L. P. Feezel received his education in the public schools of East Liverpool and attended Ohio Valley Business College, after which he entered the employ of the National Biscuit Company as assistant office manager at East Liverpool. He spent five years in the employ of the McGraw Tire. & Rubber Company of East Palestine, Ohio, three years with the Republic Rubber Company at Youngstown, three years with the Meyer Tire & Rubber Company, Columbiana, and was later one of the organizers of the Summatra Rubber Company of Salem, manufacturers of rubber specialties. Mr. Feezel spent two years as sales manager of the Failor-Rukenbard Company, Ford dealers of East Palestine, and on Jan. 1, 1925, established his present business.   On March 3, 1914, Mr. Feezel was married to Miss Martha Riffle, the daughter of J. W. and Martha Riffle, residents of Columbiana. They have three children: Robert, born Sept. 20, 1915 ; Betty Louise, born Nov. 18, 1921; and Wade, born Sept. 19, 1924.   Mr. Feezel is a Republican, a member of the Christian Church, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Elks Lodge. He has many friends throughout Columbiana County and is highly esteemed.   V. A. Cowgill, a florist, living in Salem, Ohio, is a native of Columbiana County, born at Georgetown, June 7, 1880, and the son of Rev. Sylvester and Sarah (Hoffman) Cowgill.   Rev. Sylvester Cowgill, deceased, was a native of Ohio. He was born in 1848 and died in 1916. He was educated at Mt. Union College, studied law, and during his entire life was a resident of Ohio, where he was identified with various pastorates of the Christian Church. He also practiced law on a small scale. His wife is also deceased. To Reverend and Mrs. Cowgill the following children were born: Lawrence, deceased ; V. A., the subject of this sketch ; J. R., a florist, lives in Canton, Ohio ; and Lillian, lives in Florida.   HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 1017   V. A. Cowgill was educated in the public schools and spent his boyhood at Georgetown. He was located at Alliance, Ohio, for several years and in 1907 settled in Salem, where he purchased the greenhouse of J. E. Bonnall. Mr. Cowgill has specialized in the raising of carnations. In August, 1925, Mr. Cowgill sold his greenhouse business. He is now employed by the Zitlitz Company, of Dayton, Ohio, as a rose grower. His successor is the Bohr Floral Company.   On May 7, 1910, Mr. Cowgill was united in marriage with Miss Edna Taylor, a native of Salem, and the daughter of S. A. and Anna (Harris) Taylor, both deceased. Four children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Cowgill: William Rollin, died in infancy ; Vivian A., a high school student ; Margaret ; and Helen Louise, died in infancy.   Mr. Cowgill is a Republican and a Mason and member of the Shrine. He has many friends and acquaintances in Columbiana County and is well liked.   S. R. Koemeich, who is successfully engaged in the real estate and insurance business in Salem, ranks among the substantial citizens of Columbiana County. He was born in Mahoning County, Ohio, Jan. 22, 1863, and is the son of Eliah and Mary (Busch) Koemeich.   Eliah Koemeich was a farmer during his active career. He was born in Mahoning County and died in Buffalo, N. Y., in 1914. His wife died in 1911 and they are buried in Buffalo. Mr. and Mrs. Koemeich were the parents of the following children : Mary Ellen, John and William, all deceased ; Mrs. Eliah Hamburg, lives in Mahoning County, Ohio ; S. R., the subject of this sketch ; Laura Measmer, lives in Youngstown, Ohio ; and Lydia Fink, lives in Youngstown, Ohio.   S. R. Koemeich was reared and educated in Mahoning County and for several years engaged in general farming. He learned the painter's trade and after a short time engaged in the shoe business as a road representative for the Fielbrich, Fox & Hilcom Shoe Company of Racine, Wis. He retired from this business in April, 1924, and has since conducted a general real estate and insurance business in Salem, having purchased the business of Mr. McKinley.   Mr. Koemeich was married to Miss Lizzie Astry, of Franklin Square, Columbiana County, the daughter of William and Mary Astry, both de-   (28)V2,   1018 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY   ceased. To them two sons have been born : Lester, a salesman with the Deming Pump Manufacturing Company, Salem, married a Miss Gilson, and they have three children, Mary Elizabeth, Virginia Louise and Gilson Robert ; and Frederick William, identified with the Ford Motor Company, Salem, married Miss Minnie A. Scheeler, of Salem.   Politically, Mr. Koemeich is a Democrat and he is a 32nd degree Mason and member of the Shrine. He is a reliable citizen and merits the esteem in which he is held in the community.   Frank L. Cox is well and favorably known in Hanover Township, Columbiana County, where he is successfully engaged in farming and bridge construction work. He was born in East Township, Carroll County, Ohio, May 14, 1871, and is the son of Isaac and Lydia (Pottorf) Cox.   Isaac Cox was born in East Township, Carroll County, Ohio, Jan. 22, 1839, the son of James and Mary (Smith) Cox. James Cox was born in Beaver County, Pa., in 1800 and died in 1852. He was the son of Joseph Cox, who was born in Ireland in 1769 and who came to this country when a young man and settled in Beaver County, Pa., where he died. James Cox, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, married Mary Smith in 1821. She was born in 1797 in Pennsylvania. Their son, Isaac Cox, was married May 30, 1859, to Lydia Pottorf, who was born in Carroll County, Ohio, April 6, 1842, the daughter of Henry and Mary Pottorf. She died in March, 1915, and her husband, Isaac Cox, died in October, 1895. He was a farmer.     Frank L. Cox received his education in the schools of Ohio and at an early date engaged in general farming. He has lived on his present farm for 20 years and owns 120 acres. He has also been a bridge builder in this section for 22 years. Mr. Cox erected a modern brick residence at the south edge of Kensington in 1919, the former home having been destroyed by fire in January, 1918.   On April 18, 1901, Mr. Cox was united in marriage with Miss Katharine Belle Bryan, who was born in Augusta Township, Carroll County, Ohio, Oct. 6, 1880, the daughter of Arthur and Ella (Leyda) Bryan. Mr. Bryan died in December, 1924, and his widow resides at Kensington. Mr. and Mrs. Cox have two children : Eleanor, born June 6, 1903, was graduated   HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 1019   from Kent Normal School, now teaches school at Kensington; and Bryan, born Sept. 12, 1911, a student at Minerva High School.   Mr. Cox is a Republican and is serving as township trustee. He holds membership in the Presbyterian Church and the Masonic Lodge. He is vice president and director of the Kensington State Bank and takes an active interest in the affairs of the community.   O. C. Weikart, vice president of the Farmers & Merchants Banking Company, East Palestine, is a prominent citizen of Columbiana County. He was born in Green Township, Mahoning County, Ohio, Sept. 5, 1857, the son of Andrew James and Catherine (McCartney) Weikart.   Andrew James Weikart, deceased, was a native of Mahoning County. He was a prosperous farmer and specialized in the raising and shipping of grain. He was also interested in the oil business. Mr. Weikart died in 1883 and is buried in Hope Cemetery, Salem. His wife is also deceased. They had four children : O. C., the subject of this sketch ; Mrs. Miranda Anderson, lives at Kansas City, Mo.; Helen, lives with her brother in Washingtonville ; and Edward M., lives at Newburgh, N. Y.   O. C. Weikart has always lived at Washingtonville and until his retirement in 1923 conducted a grain business there. He has been identified with the Farmers & Merchants Banking Company as a director since its organization in 1907 and is also vice president.   Politically Mr. Weikart is a Democrat.   Joseph F. Woerther is a substantial business man of Salem, where he is proprietor and owner of the Woerther Brass Foundry. He was born at Canal Dover, Ohio, Feb. 15, 1890, the son of George and Theresa (Schmidt) Woerther.   George Woerther was born in Germany in 1861 and his wife was born there in 1860. At the age of 28 years he migrated to this country and settled in Ohio, where he followed his trade as a cabinet maker. He spent 28 years in the employ of the Mullins Body Corporation of Salem and died here in 1924. His wife lives in Salem. To Mr. and Mrs. Woerther were born six children, as follows: George J., lives in Salem; Joseph F., the   1020 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY   subject of this sketch ; Mary, lives in Salem ; Frederick, lives in Salem ; Walter, address unknown ; and Helen, at home with her mother.   After completing his schooling at Salem, Joseph F. Woerther learned the moulder's trade, which he followed until 1920, at which time he established his present business. He makes a specialty of brass, bronze and aluminum castings and has a well equipped foundry.   On April 24, 1916, Mr. Woerther was united in marriage with Miss Lillian Tardiff, of Ludington, Mich., the daughter of Elizabeth Tardiff, now deceased. They have a daughter, Gladys.   Mr. Woerther and his family are members of the Catholic Church and are well and favorably known in their community.   James B. Cessna, an enterprising and substantial citizen of Salem, was born in Mahoning County, Ohio, June 26, 1885, the son of W. B. and Elizabeth (Miller) Cessna.   W. B. Cessna was born in Green Township, Mahoning County, Ohio, in 1848, the son of John Cessna, one of the very earliest settlers of that section. John Cessna followed farming and was an extensive stockman. He left 160 acres of land to each of his six children, who also were farmers. W. B. Cessna now lives retired on his farm in Mahoning County. Mr. and Mrs. Cessna have three children: Lottie Jane, died at the age of 34 years ; Joseph E., lives at Rosemont, Ohio ; and James B., the subject of this sketch.   James B. Cessna spent his boyhood in Mahoning County and was educated at Salem. He farmed for a number of years, and later operated a saw mill. In November, 1921, Mr. Cessna returned to Salem, where he is now associated with the greenhouse business of Wallace Pettit. In September, 1924, he purchased his present residence.   On Sept. 23, 1919, Mr. Cessna was united in marriage with Miss Mary Elizabeth Vonnemann, the daughter of Herman and Minnie (Wolf) Vonnemann, of Salem, both of whom are now deceased. Mr. Vonnemann died in 1923 and his wife died in 1917. There are no children in the Cessna family. By a former marriage, however, Mr. Cessna has a son, Deimos J., who lives in Salem. His wife has a daughter by a former marriage, Mildred F. Politically, Mr. Cessna is a Democrat.   HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 1021   Clark J. Halverstadt is well and favorably known in Salem Township, where he is extensively engaged in farming and stock raising. He was born on this farm, July 29, 1879, and is the son of George and Amelia (Switzer) Halverstadt.   George Halverstadt was born on the present Halverstadt farm in Salem Township in 1844, the son of Jacob Halverstadt. He was active in church work and was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Leetonia. He died in December, 1918, and his wife died in 1921. They had four children: Mrs. Cora May Wannamaker, lives at Pittsburgh, Pa.; Dallas V., lives at Seattle, Wash. ; Clark J., the subject of this sketch ; and Ross 0., died in 1903, at the age of 18 years.   Clark J. Halverstadt attended the public schools of Leetonia and has always been interested in farming. He has been proprietor of the home place since 1903 and has a well improved farm of 110 acres. Mr. Halverstadt is active in the work of the Farm Bureau and has served as president of the State Farm Bureau, with which he has been associated since its organization.   On Sept. 9, 1903, Mr. Halverstadt was united in marriage with Miss Ada E. Zimmerman, the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Sheets) Zimmerman, both deceased. Mrs. Halverstadt was born in Salem Township. To Mr. and Mrs. Halverstadt have been born five children : Ross and Elizabeth, twins, died in infancy ; Ersol M., Helen Esther, and Lois Irene, all at home.   Mr. Halverstadt is a Republican and a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He and his family have a wide acquaintance in Columbiana County.   G. G. Wilderson is an enterprising and progressive business man of Leetonia, and is identified with the Crescent Manufacturing Company as president. He was born in Canton, Ohio, March 10, 1870, and is a son of Charles and Susan (Bair) Wilderson.   Charles Wilderson, deceased, was a native of eastern Pennsylvania, as was his wife. He was a carpenter by trade but later in life engaged in general farming and stock raising in Columbiana County, after having removed here from Canton, Ohio, in 1870. He was a member of the Reformed Church. Mr. Wilderson died in 1905 and his wife died in 1912.   1022 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY   They were the parents of seven children as follows: Ella, married A. W. Harold, lives at Columbiana ; Edward, lives at Poland, Ohio ; Ida D. Smith, lives at Leetonia ; C. G., the subject of this sketch ; and three children died in infancy.   After completing his schooling, C. G. Wilderson learned the machinist trade while in the employ of the Buckeye Engine Company at Salem. In 1903 he founded the Crescent Manufacturing Company in partnership with R. C. Harrold and Mr. Grove. The officers of the Crescent Manufacturing Company are : Mr. Wilderson, president ; W. G. Bess, secretary, and R. C. Harrold, treasurer. The company manufactures many kinds of woodworking machinery and has a well established market for its products throughout the United States and Europe. Approximately 125 people are employed.   In 1892 Mr. Wilderson was united in marriage with Miss Hilda M. Betts of Leetonia, the daughter of S. D. and Mary Jane (Hoffman) Betts, both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Wilderson have a daughter, Myrna Marie, a graduate of Leetonia High School, lives at home.   Mr. Wilderson is a Republican and has a wide acquaintance in Columbiana County.   Frank U. Ketchum, a representative farmer and stockman of Center Township, is a member of one of Columbiana County's oldest families. He was born in Madison Township, Oct. 4, 1874, the son of George and Alice (Crewbaugh) Ketchum.   George Ketchum was a native of Madison Township and the son of George Ketchum, one of the earliest settlers of Columbiana County, who came here from Pennsylvania and settled on land in Madison Township. George Ketchum, Jr., engaged in general farming and met with success. In 1874 he removed to Center Township, where he died Jan. 13, 1918. His wife, also a native of Columbiana County, died in January, 1879. Mr. and Mrs. Ketchum were the parents of the following children: Lizzie, married Edward Donahey, lives near Lisbon ; Henry, lives in Center Township ; Frank U., the subject of this sketch ; Minnie, married Harvey McVay, lives in East Liverpool ; Edward, lives in Wayne Township, Columbiana County ; Margaret, deceased, was the wife of John Rupe ; Addie, died in infancy ; and Sherman, died in 1925.   HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 1023   Frank U. Ketchum spent his boyhood on his father's farm and received his education at Mount Oak School, Center Township. Mr. Ketchum has always been interested in general farming and stock raising and owns one of the well improved farms of the township.   In 1914, Mr. Ketchum was married to Miss Cleora May Snyder of Jefferson County, Pa., born Oct. 25, 1892, the daughter of Miles P. and Addie (Starr) Snyder, residents of Salineville, Pa. To Mr. and Mrs. Ketchum were born eight children: Earl Frank, born in 1915 ; Miles George, born in 1916; Albert Leroy, born in 1918 ; Cleora May, born Nov. 10, 1920 ; Frank U., born March 19, 1922 ; George Edward, born Jan. 6, 1924 ; and two children died in infancy.   Mr. Ketchum is a Republican.   Joseph J. Bennett, a representative citizen and successful business man of Lisbon, was born at Brookfield, Ohio, Nov. 22, 1873, the son of Thomas and Eliza (Williams) Bennett, both deceased.   Joseph J. Bennett was educated in the schools of Lisbon and has always been interested in the printing and publishing business. He spent three years as an apprentice in the employ of Edward F. Moore, of the Buckeye State Publishing Company, Lisbon. After a wide experience in nearly all the larger cities in the East and Middle West, in 1895 he engaged in the printing business in Lisbon. Mr. Bennett specializes in catalog work and direct mail literature and operates one of the most modern and best equipped printing 'establishments in Columbiana County. He numbers among his customers the leading and more progressive manufacturing concerns of Columbiana and adjoining counties. His work is recognized as high class, and has been favorably commented upon by experts in the industry.   On Sept. 3, 1903, Mr. Bennett was united in marriage with Miss Ernestine Volker, of Lisbon, the daughter of A. J. Volker, deceased. They have two daughters, Josephine and Lucille.   In politics Mr. Bennett is a Republican. He has served as a member of the city council, township board of education, and a member of the board of public affairs. He and has family are affiliated with the Presbyterian church and have a wide acquaintance.   1024 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY   Charles E. Crawford, who is successfully engaged in the general merchandise business at Damascus, is a native of Columbiana County. He was born in Butler Township, Feb. 15, 1887, the son of Thomas A. and Sarah (Brantingham) Crawford.   Thomas A. Crawford, who lives retired, is a native of Ireland. When a young man he came to this country and settled in Butler Township, Columbiana County, where he engaged in general farming. He specialized in dairying and for 35 years was manager of the Garfield Creamery, near Damascus. His wife is a native of Starke County, Ohio.   Charles E. Crawford was reared and educated at Damascus and until 1917 engaged in business with his father. He then conducted a general merchandise business at Winona, Ohio, until 1921, at which time he purchased the business of Wesley Whinery, which he has since conducted.   In March, 1910, Mr. Crawford was united in marriage with Miss Alice Brantingham, the daughter of William and Anna Brantingham, both deceased. They have two children : Robert W., born in 1911, and Arthur B., born in 1914.   Mr. Crawford and his family are members of the Friends Church and they have a wide acquaintance in the community.   Thomas E. Lodge is a leading farmer and stockman of Center Township. He was born in Salem Township, Columbiana County, Sept. 15, 1853, the son of Joseph L. and Elizabeth (Whittaker) Lodge.   Joseph L. Lodge, a native of Salem Township, was born in 1828, the son of William Lodge, who came to this county from Virginia in 1809. Joseph L. Lodge was interested in general farming during the early part of his life but later conducted a furniture business at Lisbon. He was a Republican and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He died Oct. 17, 1891, and his wife, also a native of Columbiana County, died in 1879. She was the daughter of Cornelius and Linna H. Whittaker. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Lodge: Alma, died at the age of three years ; Thomas E., the subject of this sketch ; and Emily, married William A. Tarr, lives at Lisbon.   After completing his schooling in the district schools of Salem Township, Thomas E. Lodge purchased his present farm in Center Township.   HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 1025   He owns one of the fine farms of this section and operates 105 acres, which is known as the old David Brinker farm.   On Feb. 24, 1876, Mr. Lodge was married to Miss Clara Brinker, a daughter of David and Amanda (Baker) Brinker, both deceased. Mr. Brinker was one of the early settlers of Columbiana County and died in 1866. His wife died in 1907. To Mr. and Mrs. Lodge four children were born : Bertha, married Harry Waddell, lives near Leetonia, Ohio, and they have two children, Reba and Francis ; Robert Bruce, died in infancy ; Miner Brinker, lives at Leetonia, married Marion Morris and they have a daughter Kathryn Ann ; and Russell William, married Lucinda Mary Mason, lives on the Lodge farm, and they have one son, George Russell Lodge.   Mr. Lodge is a Republican and is affiliated with the Knights of Pythias. He is a substantial citizen of the county and highly esteemed.   R. C. Harrold is a representative and well known citizen of Leetonia, where he is treasurer of the Crescent Manufacturing Company. He was born at Columbiana, Sept. 4, 1884, and is the son of A. W. and Ella (Wilderson) Harrold.   A. W. Harrold, who lives retired at Columbiana, is a native of this county. During his active career he engaged in general farming and stock raising and was also a minister of the Dunkard Church. His wife was born in York County,, Pa. To Mr. and Mrs. Harrold the following children were born : Nettie Sterling, died in 1918 ; Bertha Angelmyer, died in 1918; and R. C., the subject of this sketch.   R. C. Harrold was reared and educated at Columbiana and attended Spencerian Business College, Cleveland. In 1906 he entered the employ of the New York Central Railroad at Collinwood, Ohio, with whom he remained until 1920. He has since held his present position as treasurer of the Crescent Manufacturing Company.   On June 5, 1907, Mr. Harrold was married to Miss Charlotte Mellinge, a native of Leetonia, and the daughter of B. W. and Myrtle (Byard) Mellinge. Mr. and Mrs. Harold have no children.   Mr. Harrold is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, Kiwanis Club, and Salem Golf Club. He is the owner of one of the finest   1026 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY   stock farms in Columbiana County, which contains 200 acres of land, and he is a breeder of pure bred Guernsey cattle. He is also interested in the raising of thoroughbred saddle horses, and is the owner of such well known horses as "Babe Ruth," "Patricia," "Sunshine," and "Louise."   Abraham Long, Jr., a citizen of Wellsville, highly esteemed for his integrity and industry, is a native of Ohio. He was born at Steubenville, June 29, 1892, and is the son of Abraham and Evelyn (Lawrence) Long.   Abraham Long was born in Tennessee and his wife is a native of Richmond, Ohio. They were residents of Steubenville for more than 40 years and now live in Salineville Township, Columbiana County, where Mr. Long is successfully engaged in general farming. He is a Republican and has held many township offices. He is a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Long have nine children, as follows : Bessie, married Charles L. Pauder, lives at Wellsville ; Abraham, Jr., the subject of this sketch ; Catherine, lives at home ; Jeanette, married P. G. Welden, lives at Wellsville ; Evelyn, married William Kennedy, lives at Wellsville ; Minerva, married Marion Long, a veteran of the World War, who served with Company K, 116th Infantry, 29th Division ; W. F., Beatrice and Erma, all at home.   Abraham Long, Jr., received his education in the public schools and spent his boyhood at Steubenville. He was connected with the Pennsylvania Railroad when a young man and has remained in their employ since 1912, with the exception of time spent in the army. Mr. Long enlisted for service in 1911 as a member of Company B, 128th Division, U. S. Regular Army. After three years he re-enlisted and remained in the service until July 14, 1916. Mr. Long served during the Mexican trouble on the border.   On June 21, 1913, Mr. Long was united in marriage with Miss Clara Mountford, of East Liverpool, born May 29, 1894, the daughter of Jesse and Rachael (Green) Mountford. Mr. Mountford, a native of England, died Feb. 11, 1915, and his wife died in 1901. They had three children : Anna, died in infancy ; Mrs. Long ; and one child died in infancy. To Abraham and Clara (Mountford) Long have been born five children :   HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 1027   Floyd, born Nov. 8, 1914 ; Evelyn, born Dec. 27, 1915 ; Ruth, born July 28, 1917 ; Dorothy, born Dec. 27, 1919 ; and William, born July 1, 1921.   Mr. Long is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church.   St. Philip's Church.—The congregation of Dungannon was the first organized within the present limits of the diocese of Cleveland. Its history dates back to the year 1817, when the Rev. Edward Fenwick, a Dominican Father, known as "The Apostle of Ohio," paid his first visit to the Catholic settlers in Columbiana County.   For nearly three years a log cabin, the home of Daniel McAllister, served as a place of worship, Fr. N. D. Young, visiting the settlement at regular intervals for nearly three years. In 1820 the Catholic settlement was composed of about 15 families. About 1824 a number of German families from Western Pennsylvania, settled at Dungannon. In 1820 a brick church, 30 x 40 feet, was built under the direction of Father Fen-wick. It was the first Catholic Church erected in Northern Ohio, since 1751, when the Jesuit Fathers De la Richardie had a log chapel, or church, built for the Wyandot Indians located in the vicinity of Fort Sandusky. About 1827 the seating capacity was considerably enlarged. This was done under the direction of the Rev. T. H. Martin, 0. P., who succeeded Father Young.   The church was dedicated to the Apostle St. Paul. The Dominican Father, John H. M. McGrady, had charge of the Mission from November, 1830, until February, 1834, by the Rev. J. M. Henni, of Canton, and a few times by the Rev. E. T. Collins, of Cincinnati ; and then from Somerset, Perry county, by the Dominican Fathers, among whom were the Revs. V. De Raymacher, J. S. Alemany, T. H. Martin and A. Fahey. Their attendance ceased in August, 1835, with the appointment of the Rev. James Conlon as pastor of Steubenville, with charge of Dungannon, which he visited monthly. In 1842 he was appointed resident pastor of Dungannon, and filled that position until 1849, when he was called to Cleveland, to assist in pastoral work at the Cathedral. During Father Conlon's time St. Paul's church again became too small to accommodate the growing congregation. The village of Dungannon was platted in 1833, about one mile west of St. Paul's church. The congregation having determined to build   1028 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY   a new and larger church, a site was chosen on an elevation in the village. Philip Ehrhart donated the land for that purpose ; it comprised one acre. The church was commenced in 1846, the Rev. J. H. Luhr, of Canton, laying its cornerstone on August 15. Before the building was completed Father Conlon was removed to Cleveland, in 1849. For nearly one year (1847-48) the Rev. J. Vincent Conlon assisted his cousin, Father James Conlon, in attending Dungannon and its missions. In 1849 the Rev. James Monahan succeeded Father Conlon in the pastorate of Dungannon. He brought the church to completion the following spring, when it was dedicated by Bishop Rappe, who placed it under the patronage of St. Philip Neri. At that time the Rev. Jacob Ringeli, a Sanguinist Father, attended to the spiritual wants of the parish for some months.   As before stated, the first church (St. Paul's) was built in 1820. It was located on a two-acre plot of land, donated by Daniel McAllister, Sr. The cemetery was laid out in the rear of the church, near which the first pastoral residence also stood.   Father James Conlon's pastorate covered a period of about 14 years, exceeding in duration that of any other resident pastor of Dungannon.   With the opening of the new church the use of St. Paul's ceased. For a few months in 1852, Father Monahan had the Rev. Michael Kennedy as his assistant in attending the missions attached to Dungannon, viz., Summitville, East Liverpool, Youngstown, etc. Father Monahan was transferred to another charge in October, 1852, and Father Kennedy became his successor. In December, 1853, the Rev. William O'Connor succeeded Father Kennedy and shortly after received as his assistant the Rev. Francis Stroker, who attended the above mentioned missions. In July, 1855, the Rev. Philip Flum was appointed their successor. During his pastorate, which lasted until February, 1858 (when ill health forced him to resign), a house was bought in the village of Dungannon, near the church, to serve as the priest's residence; the purchase was made in 1856. The Rev. W. Fehlings was the next resident pastor. His stay was very short—from February till May, 1858. Following is a list of resident pastors from that time to the present : The Revs. Peter Kreusch, June, 1858, to April, 1859 ; Micholas Moes, April, 1859, to July, 1861; G. Peter, July, 1861, to June, 1864 ; F. C. Ludwig, October, 1864, to February, 1867 ; G. A. Spierings, April, 1867, to September, 1869 ; Edward J. Vattmann, September, 1869, to October, 1877 ; J. G. Vogt, October, 1877, to January,   HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 1029   1888 ; A. Langevin, February, 1888 ; Edmund F. Rohan, March, 1888. to February, 1889 ; J. P. O'Connor, February to August, 1891; E. W. J. Lindesmith, August, 1891, to November, 1893 ; John Baumgartner, November, 1893, to August, 1898. Rev. Albert Andlauer succeeded Father Baumgartner.   The church has three bells ; the largest of them was donated by Father Lindesmith ; the next in size was presented by Mr. E. R. Woods, of Pittsburg, and the third is the one in use since the church was built—the three making a sweet-toned chime.   Al. L. Katz is a veteran of the World War and one of Columbiana County's progressive and successful young men. He is editor and manager of the Columbiana Ledger. Mr. Katz was born in New York City, Oct. 10, 1897, and is the son of Isaac and Anna (August) Katz.   Mr. and Mrs. Katz, residents of Chicago, are the parents of three children: David; Al L., the subject of this sketch ; and Beatrice.   After completing his early schooling in Brooklyn, N. Y., Al L. Katz attended high school at Des Moines, Ia., and the University of Iowa. At an early age he became interested in the printing business and in 1915 was employed on the Toronto Daily Star, Toronto, Canada. The following year he went to El Paso, Texas, and worked on the Morning Times until 1917, when he joined the Navy at the outbreak of the World War with the rank of a second-class radio operator. He was stationed at San Diego, Calif., and later in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Following the war, Mr. Katz served as secretary of the Relief Society at El Paso, Texas, after which he was employed by the Charles Ilfeld Company, Los Vegas, N. M., as cost accountant. He was then located at Warren, Ark., in the printing business and in June, 1925, assumed his present position as editor and manager of the Columbiana Ledger.   On Aug. 29, 1919, Mr. Katz was united in marriage with Miss Ethel Bowers, the daughter of Isaac and Mabel Bowers of Arkansas, and both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Katz have a son, Alfred Lewis, born Oct. 9, 1922.   Mr. Katz holds membership in the Presbyterian church, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled War Veterans. He is a Democrat and stands high in the community.   1030 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY   Thomas B. Hephner, a substantial farmer and stockman of Center Township, is a member of a well known pioneer family of Columbiana County. He was born in this county, April 2, 1878, the son of Henry D. and Angeline (Cord) Hephner.   Henry D. Hephner was born in Center Township in 1848, the son of John B. Hephner. The Hephner family is of Scotch descent and are among the first settlers of Columbiana County, Henry Hephner, great grandfather of the subject of this sketch, having settled at what is now known as Hephner Hollow, near Lisbon. Henry D. Hephner, who lives retired in Center Township, is a highly esteemed citizen of the community, where he has spent his entire life. His wife, who died in 1920, was a native of Wayne Township, and the daughter of Thomas Cord. To Mr. and Mrs. Hephner, one child was born, Thomas B., the subject of this sketch.   Thomas B. Hephner attended the district schools of Center and Wayne Townships and has always been associated with his father in farming and stock raising. He is one of the largest land owners in this section of the county and is the owner of one of the finest stock farms.   On Feb. 7, 1906, Mr. Hephner wa's united in marriage with Miss Anna L. Morris, born in Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Aug. 17, 1882, the daughter of M. P. and Elizabeth (Stokesbury) Morris. Mr. Morris died in June, 1922, and his wife resides at Rodgers, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Hephner have eight children as follows: Henry M., born Dec. 27, 1906 ; John B., born Jan. 25, 1908 ; Raymond L., born March 2, 1910 ; Angie, born Feb. 25, 1913 ; Clarence, born Aug. 25, 1917 ; Lloyd, born Aug. 25, 1919; Mary, born April 2, 1921; and Ethel Mae, born Sept. 16, 1924.   Mr. Hephner and his family are members of the Presbyterian Church.   William P. Smith, a progressive and well known merchant of Columbiana County, engaged in business at Power Point, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 29, 1879, the son of William and Mary (Wilson) Smith.   William Smith, deceased, was a native of Philadelphia. He was connected with the Pennsylvania Railroad for a number of years as an engineer and died April 17, 1900. His wife resides in Philadelphia. Mr.   HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 1031   and Mrs. Smith had two children : Lilly, married John A. Yarnell, lives at Media, Pa.; and William P., the subject of this sketch.   William P. Smith was reared in Philadelphia and began his career as a telegraph operator with the Pennsylvania Railroad. He later engaged in the painting and decorating business in Philadelphia for a number of years, and in 1918 removed to Columbiana County and settled at Power Point, where he has since conducted a general mercantile business. Mr. Smith was associated with Ralph L. Wright until 1922, when he became sole owner of the business.   On Feb. 1, 1902, Mr. Smith was united in marriage with Miss Madora Almond, of Orange County, Va., born March 13, 1879, the daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Lucy J. (Atkins) Almond. Mr. Almond, a Civil War veteran, died Dec. 6, 1909, and his wife lives at Locust Grove, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Almond had the following children : James L., lives at Locust Grove, Va.; Mamie, married E. M. Cox, lives at Charlottesville, Va. ; Thomas A., lives in Orange County, Va.; Elizabeth, married Ralph L. Wright, lives at Lisbon, Ohio ; Mrs. Smith ; Corinne, deceased ; and Walter Robinson, lives at Locust Grove, Va. Before her marriage Mrs. Smith was a trained nurse.   Mr. Smith has always been a staunch Democrat. He is a member of the Episcopal church and is an excellent citizen.   Henry F. Kunkel is an enterprising and progressive business man of Leetonia, where he is owner and manager of Kunkel's Bakery. He was born at Wheeling, W. Va., March 13, 1858, and is a son of Charles and Georgiana (Hoffelder) Kunkel, natives of Wheeling, and now deceased.   Mr. Kunkel started to work in a bakery when a boy. Later he spent seven years in the employ of the Wheeling Rolling Mills. He again became connected with the bakery business in Wheeling and then spent ten years as proprietor of a Uhrichville (Ohio) bakery. In 1897 he came to Leetonia, where he established his present business. Mr. Kunkel is the owner of the building at 280 Main Street in which the bakery is located. The confectionery and retail store is located at 268 Main Street in the Kunkel Block. Mr. Kunkel employs three people and has an excellent trade.   Mr. Kunkel was married in August, 1881, to Miss Margaret Jones,   1032 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY   and to this union six children were born, all of whom are deceased except Anna, the wife of Henry Cereda, a fruit farmer, and they live near Napa, Calif. Mrs. Kunkel died in 1893, and two years later he was married to Miss Margaret Worstell. To them were born five children : Edward J., associated with his father in business ; Henry W., lives at home and is employed at East Palestine ; Robert S., a student at Penn Medical School, Pittsburgh, Pa.; James L., and Margaret E., both at home.   Mr. Kunkel is a Republican and a member of the Presbyterian church. For several years he was superintendent of the Sunday school of the Third Presbyterian Church at Wheeling, W. Va., and also organized the Presbyterian Mission Sunday School at Boggs Run, Ben Wood. From 1909 until 1912 he was superintendent of the Leetonia Presbyterian Church Sunday School. Mr. Kunkel has an extensive acquaintance in Leetonia and is favorably known.