400 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY son of John and Mary (McCarron) McNicol. He was educated in the schools of East Liverpool and attended Eastman College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. He was married to Miss Honora A. Cronin, and they have four sons, mention of whom is made above, and two daughters, Mayme and Anna, both of whom reside with their parents. Mr. McNicol and his family are members of the Catholic Church and are widely known throughout Columbiana County. Enoch N. Jones, secretary and treasurer of the Enterprise Laundry Company, East Liverpool, is among the energetic and successful business men of Columbiana County. He was born in Carroll County, Ohio, March 29, 1871, and is the son of Isaac and Anna (Nock) Jones. Isaac Jones was born in Wales, Oct. 9, 1845, the son of Samuel and Ann (Williams) Jones, both of whom spent their entire lives in South Wales. The father of Ann (Williams) Jones was Enoch Williams, the first man to mine "kidney iron ore" in the mountains of Wales. The maternal grandparents of Enoch N. Jones were Robert and Jemima Nock, who came to this country from South Wales in 1875 and settled in Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Jones were married in Wales in April, 1869, and came to the United States in June of that year and settled at Salineville, Ohio, where he was employed in the mines. In 1894 the Jones family removed to East Liverpool, where Mr. Jones died, Feb. 28, 1920. His wife, who was born Oct. 2, 1847, died in 1913. They are buried at Salineville, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Jones were born ten children, as follows : John, born Dec. 30, 1869, president of the Enterprise Laundry Company, married Melda Thompson, of Clarion County, Pa.; Enoch N., the subject of this sketch ; Anna, born in 1873, married Fred W. Griffis, of East Liverpool, and they live at Tacoma, Wash., and he is proprietor of the Puyallup Nurseries at Puyallup, Wash.; Jemima, born in 1875, married John Draper, a "laundrier" at Ravenna, Ohio ; Samuel, morn in March, 1878, married Edna Merrell, lives at East Liverpool ; Rachel, born in June, 1880, is connected with the Enterprise Laundry Company, lives at Ravenna, Ohio ; Robert, born in 1882, died in 1883 ; Isaac, born in 1884, died in 1887 ; William H., born Sept. 5, 1886, married Naveda Malone, is connected with the Enterprise Laundry Company ; and Thomas C., born Sept. 20, 1888, mar- HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 401 ried Mary Pickal, of East Liverpool, and he is connected with the Enterprise Laundry Company. After completing his schooling at Salineville, Ohio, Enoch N. Jones settled in East Liverpool, where he engaged in the pottery business. On July 5, 1898, with his father and brother John Jones, he organized the Enterprise Laundry Company, and in 1910 the new modern laundry building was erected on West Eighth Street. On July 1, 1924, the Enterprise Laundry Company was incorporated with the following officers: John Jones, president ; William H. Jones, vice president ; and Enoch N. Jones, secretary, treasurer and general manager. Dry cleaning and carpet cleaning are done in connection with the general laundry work. The Enterprise Laundry is a member of the Laundry Owner's National Association. In 1896 Mr. Jones was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Prosser, who was born at McDonald, Pa., April 10, 1876, the daughter of Thomas and Mary (Jones) Prosser, both deceased. They have five children : Wilma Leola, born July 12, 1897, died in infancy ; Alvin I., born Oct. 27, 1898, married Lilly Anderson of Wellsville, Ohio, where they reside, and he is associated in business with his father ; Margaret Gwendolyn, born Dec. 29, 1901, a graduate of East Liverpool High School, Beaver Conservatory of Music, and she is now a teacher of music in the public schools of Fairport Harbor, Ohio ; Alma Mae, born in September, 1905, a graduate of East Liverpool High School and at present a student at Ohio University, Athens, Ohio ; and Mildred, born in July, 1910, a student at East Liverpool High School. Mr. Jones is a Republican, a member of the First Church of Christ and belongs to the Masonic Lodge and Chamber of Commerce. He is a dependable citizen and the Jones family stands high in the community. Blaine Hamlet Cochran, attorney of East Liverpool, is among the highly esteemed and prominent citizens of Columbiana County. He was born in this city, March 3, 1885, and is the son of William Henry and Harriet (Hulme) Cochran. William Henry Cochran, deceased, was a Civil War veteran. He was born at East Liverpool, Nov. 14, 1846, and died April 16, 1918. For a number of years he was associated in business with his father, who was a (26)V1 402 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY member of the firm of Davidson, Cochran and Son, excavation and transportation contractors. Later he engaged in the grocery business here and in 1886 removed to Bellaire, Ohio, where he also conducted a grocery business. Two years later, however, he returned to East Liverpool and the following year removed to Pittsburgh, where he was connected with the city railway as superintendent. He was also identified with the Eureka Ice Company of Pittsburgh and the W. H. Keech Company. On Jan. 1, 1898, Mr. Cochran returned to East Liverpool where he was interested in the pottery business until his retirement in 1912. He was a prominent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and a charter member of the Knights of Pythias. His wife died May 17, 1913, and they are buried in Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Cochran served throughout the Civil War, having enlisted at the age of 15 years, in Company A, 115th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was wounded at the Battle of Murfreesboro, and at the time of his discharge was a non-commissioned officer. Mr. Cochran was commander of General Lyon Post Grand Army of the Republic, East Liverpool, and held various offices in the state organizations of the Grand Army of the Republic. He attended many of the organizations state and national conventions. William Henry Cochran was the son of Davidson and Sarah Ann (Johnson) Cochran. The former was born at Marietta, Ohio, Nov. 15, 1825, and was the son of John and Mary Cochran. He died in 1884 and his wife, who was born Aug. 24, 1826, died in 1905. She was a native of Rock Springs, W. Va. To Davidson and Sarah Ann (Johnson) Cochran were born eleven children: William Henry, father of the subject of this sketch ; Watson M., and Samuel A., both deceased ; Mary E. and James W., twins, both deceased ; George L. ; Sarah M.; and Martha E., all deceased; Margaret A., lives at Newport, Ky. ; Amanda M., lives at East Liverpool ; and Alice J., twin sister of Amanda M., lives at Wheeling, W. Va. Harriet (Hulme) Cochran, mother of Blaine Hamlet Cochran was the daughter of William and Emma (Danks) Hulme. William Hulme was born in Staffordshire, England, in November, 1828, and his wife was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., in May, 1838. He was a potter all his life and came to this country when 11 years old. He walked from Philadelphia to East Liverpool, over the old Indian trail, which is now the Lincoln Highway. He died Nov. 5, 1894, and his wife died Feb. 17, 1899. To Mr. and Mrs. HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 403 Hulme the following children were born: Harriet Cochran ; Emma, married Charles Knoblick ; John and Anna, deceased; Matilda, married Oliver Sebring ; May, married W. H. Tritt, of Niles, Ohio; Wilda, married Harry Calhoun, Alliance, Ohio ; Rev. William C., twin brother of Wilda, lives at Bellaire, Ohio ; George, who lives in Philadelphia ; and one child died in infancy. To William Henry and Harriet (Hulme) Cochran, who were married Dec. 24, 1868, the following children were born: Clara Belle, born in East Liverpool in 1870, married John Telfer, lives in East Liverpool; Harry G., born in 1875, married Elizabeth Bowman, and they live at Wheeling, W. Va., where he is vice president of the Burkham-Stamm Piano Company ; twin sons died in infancy ; Garfield, born in 1883, died at the age of six years ; Blaine Hamlet, the subject of this sketch ; Danks, born April 23, 1889, married Bertha L. Grant, lives at East Liverpool ; Hulme, mention of whom is made below ; and a son died in infancy. Hulme Cochran was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Feb. 6, 1897, and was married to Miss Hazel Ice of Martins Ferry, Ohio, where they reside. He is connected with the Burkham-Stamm Piano Company of Wheeling. He is a veteran of the World War, having served as a corporal in Motor Transport Company No. 790. He reenlisted after the close of the war in December. 1920, and served for three years in the Hawaiian Islands. He was discharged as a first class lieutenant at San Francisco, Cal. Blaine Hamlet Cochran received his early education in the public schools of Pittsburgh and was graduated from East Liverpool High School in 1903 and from Ohio Northern University in 1907. On Dec. 18, 1907, he was admitted to the bar and has since practiced his profession with offices in the Brooks Building, East Liverpool. In 1921 the law firm of Cochran & Crawford was formed. Mr. Cochran served as secretary to former mayor, S. W. Crawford, from Jan. 1, 1908, until Jan. 1, 1912, and also as secretary to the Board of Control of East Liverpool. On Feb. 5, 1915, Mr. Cochran was united in marriage with Miss Esther Jane Baur, of New Brighton, Pa., born May 14, 1890, and the daughter of Martin and Nora (Carnegie) Baur. Mr. Baur died in 1916 and his wife resides at East Liverpool. They had ten children: Mrs. Esther Cochran, Charles, Hilda, Louise, Robert, Joseph, Grace, and three children died in infancy. To Blaine Hamlet and Esther Jane (Baur) Cochran have been born four daughters : Harriet Jane, born Sept. 19, 1916 ; 404 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Martha Louise, born June 25, 1918 ; Marion Ruth, born Dec. 18, 1920 ; and Eleanor Marie. born Sept. 18, 1923. Mr. Cochran is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and organized the Rotary Club of East Liverpool of which he was the first president and has since been an active member. He has also been a member of the board of directors. He is a member of the International Society for Crippled Cdildren. In January, 1923, he organized the State Society for Crippled Children at Pittsburg, Pa. He has made many speeches and has been active in the work of this organization. He belongs to the Chamber of Commerce, the Masonic and Elks Lodges. He is thoroughly capable in his profession and is a citizen of high ideals. Mr. Cochran is president of the Southern Columbiana County Bar Association, having held that office since 1923. He has been chairman of the board for crippled children from 1920-26, and a member of Sigma Phi Epsion Fraternity and the Theta Nu Epsilon. Adolph Fritz, who lives retired in East Liverpool, is a veteran of the Civil War and ranks among the successful and well known pioneer business men of Columbiana County. He was born in Germany, June 11, 1837, and is the son of Frederick and Katherine (Hummel) Fritz. The Fritz family came to this country from Germany in 1845 and lived for some time in Pittsburgh, coming to East Liverpool in 1854. Frederick Fritz was a stone mason by trade. He and his wife are deceased and buried in Riverview Cemetery. They were the parents of three children : Ferdinand and Mary, both deceased ; and Adolph, the subject of this sketch. Adolph Fritz was educated in the public schools of Pittsburgh, Pa., and studied architecture in Pittsburgh. He also learned the cabinet maker's trade and was a carpenter. In 1856 he began his business career and became one of the leading architects in the building of local potteries. In 1871 Mr. Fritz organized the Fritz-McClure Pottery Company, with the following men : M. W. McClure, John and Patrick McNicol, William Burton, Sr., William Burton, Jr., and John Dover. They became widely known manufacturers of yellow and rock pottery. In 1909 Mr. Fritz retired from active business. The above mentioned business changed HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 405 hands many years ago and became the McNicol Burton Company. It is now known as the D. E. McNicol Pottery Company and ranks among the leading industries of its kind in Columbiana County. During the Civil War Mr. Fritz served as a member of Company I, 143rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and participated in many important battles of the war. Mr. Fritz was married first to Miss Sarah Ann McClure, of East Liverpool. A number of years after her death he was married to Miss Mary Shenkel, also deceased. Politically, Mr. Fritz is identified with the Republican party. He holds membership in the Masonic Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fel- lows, and Grand Army of the Republic. He has always been a progressive citizen and merits the esteem in which he is held throughout the community. Dr. John Allen Fraser, one of Columbiana County's prominent and successful young physicians and surgeons, who is engaged in the practice of his profession at East Liverpool, is a native of this county. He was born on a farm in Madison Township, June 1, 1895, and is the son of Thomas W. and Clara A. (Allen) Fraser. Thomas W. Fraser is a native of Madison Township, Columbiana County, and the son of John and Margaret (Oglevee) Fraser, who came to this country from Scotland many years ago and settled in Columbiana County. His wife is the daughter of Samuel and Mary (Strayer) Allen, early settlers of this section and both now deceased. Thomas W. Fraser has been a successful farmer for many years and now lives retired on the old Fraser homestead in Madison Township. He is a Republican and has served as a member of the district school boards. Both he and his wife are active members of the Yellow Creek Presbyterian Church. They have four children: Mary A., who is connected with the Dayton (Ohio) Chamber of Commerce; William Oglevie, associated with the United States Bureau of Markets, Boston, Mass.; Hugh M., a farmer, Wellsville, Ohio, R. F. D. No. 2 ; and John Allen, the subject of this sketch. Dr. John Allen Fraser received his early education in the schools of Madison Township and was graduated from Witch Hollow School in 1910, from East Liverpool High School in 1914, and after spending three years 406 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY at Ohio Wesleyan University, and teaching school one year, in 1918 he entered the College of Medicine of the University of Cincinnati and was graduated in 1922. His interne work was taken at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa., and in September, 1923, Doctor Fraser established his practice with offices in the Little Building, East Liverpool. During the World War, Doctor Fraser enlisted in the Medical Reserve Corps, but was transferred to the Students Army Training Corps. He was discharged in December, 1918. On June 25, 1924, Doctor Fraser was united in marriage with Miss Thelma Clippinger, a native of Benton Harbor, Mich., and the daughter of Harry and Nellie Haskins Clippinger. Mr. Clippinger lives at Benton Harbor, Mich. His wife is deceased. Doctor Fraser is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, R. A. M., East Liverpool No. 100, the Lions International Club, and the Kappi Psi medical fraternity. He is identified with the Columbiana County Medical Society, the Ohio State Medical Association, and the American Medical Association. At present he is health officer of East Liverpool. Dr. Charles E. Plum is a successful and well known dentist of East Liverpool. He was born at Elizabeth, Wirt County, W. Va., Nov. 23, 1887, and is the son of James E. and Mary A. (West) Plum. James E. Plum, who lives in East Liverpool, was born at Rockport, Wood County, W. Va., June 5, 1862, the son of Abraham and Elizabeth Ann Plum, who were natives of Doddridge County, and Hampshire County, W. Va., respectively. His wife, Mary A. (West) Plum, was born in Marshall County, W. Va., Nov. 20, 1864, and was the daughter of Abel and Elsie J. West, natives of Marshall County, W. Va. James E. Plum engaged in farming practically his entire life and owned three farms, two of which were located in West Virginia, and one in Fredericktown, Ohio. With his wife he lives retired at 819 Chester Avenue. Mr. Plum is a Republican, and served as a member of the school board and was trustee of McKinley School in Wirt County, W. Va., for over five years. To Mr. and Mrs. Plum were born seven children: Texie W., married Abner Powell, lives at 814 Chester Avenue, East Liverpool Lucy, married H. L. HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 407 Cook, R. 1, Lincoln Highway, East Liverpool ; Henrietta, deceased, was the wife of C. W. Henthorn ; Willie H., deceased ; Evangelist Challen D., lives at Hundred, W. Va. ; Royal S., deceased and Charles E., the subject of this sketch. Dr. Charles E. Plum was reared and educated in West Virginia, having attended the McKinley district schools. In 1907 he entered the employ of the Wellsville China Company, and the same year became connected with the McNicol & Carns Pottery at Wellsville, with whom he remained until 1913. He then entered the Ohio College of Dental Surgery, Cincinnati. from which he was graduated in 1916. The following year was spent as a member of the faculty of that institution and on June 1, 1917, Doctor Plum located at East Liverpool, where he has since engaged in general practice. On Dec. 29, 1909, Doctor Plum was married at New Cumberland, W. Va., to Miss Mary E. Edwards, a native of Washington County, Ohio, and the daughter of William H. and Birdie (Ward) Edwards, natives of Ohio, and both now deceased. Mr. Edwards died Nov. 13, 1917, and his wife died Aug. 2, 1906. They are buried at Union Chapel, Washington County, Ohio. Dr. and Mrs. Plum have a son, Raymond James, born April 30, 1920. Doctor Plum is a Republican, and a member of the Church of Christ, Sixth Street and Thompson Avenue. Dr. W. G. McDade, a successful physician and surgeon of East Liverpool, was born at Blackhawk, Beaver County, Pa., Oct. 2, 1872, and is a son of John and Isabel (Beatty) McDade. John McDade, deceased, was born in County Down, Ireland, in 1826, and came to this country when four years old with his parents and settled in Pittsburgh. When a young man he removed to Beaver County and purchased 180 acres of land which he improved. He became a prosperous farmer and died about 1900. His wife died in 1917 at the age of 87 years, and with her husband is buried at New Salem Church, Pa. W. G., the subject of this sketch is their only child. Dr. W. G. McDade received his early education in the public and high schools of East Liverpool, attended Wooster University, and in 1906 was graduated from Ohio State University with the degree of Doctor 408 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY of Medicine. After completing his interne work at the Protestant Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, Dr. McDade came to East Liverpool, where he has offices in the Hill Building. Dr. McDade was married to Mary Huston Davis of Calcutta, Columbiana County, and the daughter of Homer Huston. Mrs. McDade's parents are deceased. Dr. McDade has passed the State examinations in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. He is a member of the Columbiana County Medical Society, the Ohio State Medical Association and the American Medical Association. He belongs to the Masonic Lodge and the East Liverpool Country Club. Dr. McDade is a capable, energetic and public-spirited man, one whose life means much to his community. Richard L. E. Chambers, vice president of the Commercial Decalcomania Company of East Liverpool, is one of the prominent and influential business men of Columbiana County. He was born at Knoxville, Ohio, May 8, 1879, and is the son of Richard and Mary E. (Clear) Chambers. Richard Chambers, deceased, was born in Halifax, England, Jan. 24, 1832. He was a carpenter and joiner and during the Crimean War was employed in the government arsenal at Woolwich, England. In 1858 he came to America and became a partner with his brother, Joseph, who conducted a general store and was an extensive wool buyer at Knoxville, Ohio, Jefferson County. When the Civil War broke out, Richard Chambers enlisted in Company D, 98th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served three years. He was captured at Perryville, Ky., and parolled at Columbus, Ohio. Later he was exchanged and then rejoined his regiment in the field and served until the end of the war. Returning to Knoxville he continued in business alone until his death, Sept. 26, 1881. After his death the widow conducted the store for several years, when her son, Frank, succeeded her. In 1887 Frank and Elmer formed a partnership under the firm name of Chambers Brothers, and moved to the east end, East Liverpool. Mrs. Chambers died Nov. 19, 1910, and with her husband is buried at Knoxville, Ohio. They were the parents of the following children : Elmer E., lives at East Liverpool Frank B., lives at East HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 409 Liverpool ; Charles S., lives at Miami and Tampa, Fla.; Frederick W., lives in New York City ; Huber Clear, lives in Sheikhupura, Punjab, India ; and Richard L. E., the subject of this sketch. The maternal grandparents of Richard L. E. Chambers were Thomas and Sarah (Pontius) Clear, natives of Uniontown, Pa. The latter was the daughter of George Pontius. Richard L. E. Chambers attended the public and high schools of East Liverpool and at an early age entered the employ of C. C. Thompson Pottery Company of East Liverpool as a warehouseman. In 1897 he became connected with the First National Bank of East Liverpool and served with them for 10 years, resigning in 1907 as a paying teller. He then entered the employ of C. A. Smith of Chester, W. Va., as auditor and accountant, and in 1909 was elected city auditor for a term of two years, beginning Jan. 1, 1910. In 1911 he was re-elected city auditor for a term of two years, beginning Jan. 1, 1912. He resigned from this office on May 1, 1912, to become western representative of Rudolf Gaertner, New York, Importer and Manufacturer of Decalcomania. He is now vice president of the Commercial Decalcomania Company, of Mt. Vernon, N. Y. On Sept. 20, 1911, Mr. Chambers was united in marriage with Miss Jennie Agnew, of Beaver Falls, Pa., who died March 30, 1914. She is buried in Riverview Cemetery. During Mr. Chambers' term as city auditor he was responsible for the establishment of a Depository Commission. Until his term the funds of the city had been deposited in local banks on which no interest was paid. The Depository Commission was authorized to advertise for bids for the custody of the city funds and resulted in the banks paying 2 per cent on monthly balances. This arrangement is still in force and brings in approximately $5,000.00 a year. Mr. Chambers was the first city auditor to itemize and tabulate receipts and expenditures of the funds of the city and publish them in booklet form for general distribution. Mr. Chambers is a Republican, a member of the Second United Presbyterian Church, and belongs to I. O. O. F. Pennova Lodge No. 880, General Garfield Camp No. 3, S. V. U. S. A., B. P. O. E. No. 258, past exalted ruler, past secretary and past treasurer. He is identified with the East Liverpool Country Club as secretary and treasurer and is a director of the Riverview Cemetery Association. Mr. Chambers is a representative citizen of Columbiana County and is widely and favorably known. 410 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Dr. Collin F. Kinsey, dentist, who is successfully engaged in the practice of his profession at East Liverpool, is a native of this city. He was born April 15, 1897, and is the son of Wilkie C. and Theresa (Marietta) Kinsey. Wilkie C. Kinsey, a highly esteemed resident of East Liverpool, was born at Georgetown, Pa., May 21, 1876, the son of Collin Kinsey, also a native of Georgetown, Pa., born Aug. 5, 1854, and died Jan. 17, 1914. The latter was the son of Henry Kinsey, who was born at Shippingport. Pa., in 1811. He was a pilot on the Ohio River at the age of 21 years and plied between Pittsburgh and Louisville. He died in 1889 and is buried at Georgetown, Pa. He married Mary Frazer, also of Shippingport. Pa., a direct descendant of the Poe family. Adam and Andrew Poe are remembered as having fought near Yellow Creek with the Indian chief. Big Foot. Collin Kinsey, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was also a pilot on the Ohio River and later engaged in the cigar manufacturing business in East Liverpool. His son, Wilkie C. Kinsey, has engaged in the plumbing business in this city for over 30 years and met with success. He married Miss Theresa Marietta, a native of Germany, born Feb. 21. 1878. She came to this country with her mother in 1892 and has since lived in East Liverpool. Her mother also lives here. To Mr. and Mrs. Wilkie C. Kinsey 12 children were born, as folows: Collin F., the subject of this sketch Minnie, married John Hyder, lives in East Liverpool; Harry, married Ella Dawson, lives in East Liverpool ; Wilkie, Jr., married Alice Evans, lives in East Liverpool ; Donald and Ray, at home ; Glen, deceased ; Helen, at home ; Albina, deceased ; Bobbie, at home Mary Jane and Ruth G., at home. Dr. Collin F. Kinsey attended the public schools of East Liverpool and after his graduation from high school in 1916 he entered the employ of the Crucible Steel Company at Midland, Pa., and the following year became connected with the Pittsburgh Filtration Company as a filtration engineer. He was stationed at the east end filtration plant in East Liverpool and had charge of the construction of this plant. At the outbreak of the World War he was sent to Camp Wadsworth, Spartansburg, S. C., to construct a filtration plant in that camp, which was an eight filter plant. This work was completed in record time, taking less than eight weeks, and Dr. Kinsey was then sent to Camp Sevier, Greenville, S. C., to con- HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 411 struct a huge water tank. He left this work to enter Ohio State University on Sept. 20, 1918, where he began the study of dentistry. In the spring of 1919 he finished his freshman year and enlisted in the United States Army and was sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio, Sept. 5th. He served in the 26th Company 7th Training Battalion, 158th Depot Brigade. He contracted influenza and after a severe illness of ten days he was transferred to a base hospital. He was discharged Dec. 18, 1918, and immediately entered the employ of the Cleveland & Pittsburgh Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad, with whom he remained until the fall of 1919. He was with the W. N. Sauer Company of Pittsburgh as a steam engineer working on the construction of railroad shops and was sent to Wellsville, Ohio, to work on boilers in the round shop. In the fall of 1920 he went with Zange & Bentz, well known plumbers of East Liverpool and in 1921 returned to Ohio State University to complete his dental course. He received his degree in 1924 and in September of that year established his practice in East Liverpool with offices in the Little Building. Doctor Kinsey was graduated with honors and was awarded membership in the honorary dental fraternity, Omicron Kappa Upsilon. He was president of the Men's Pan-Hellenic Council, a student governing body of Ohio State University, and received the highest honors of his class, he was also awarded a membership in the International Honorary Biological Society of Research, Phi Sigma. On Oct. 9, 1919, Doctor Kinsey was united in marriage with Miss Mabel Louise Hyder, who was born at Proctor, W. Va., May 24, 1897, the daughter of Friend and Grace May Bell (Hesht) Hyder. Mr. Hyder was born in West Virginia, Dec. 7, 1860, and died in 1918. His wife was born in Ohio, Sept. 17, 1861, and she lives in East Liverpool. To Mr. and Mrs. Hyder, who were married in 1879, the following children were born : Delia, the wife of Albert Ensigner, East Liverpool ; Lulu, married Auther Robson, resides in Sebring, Ohio ; John, married Minnie Kinsey, lives in East Liverpool ; Lucinda, deceased ; Mabel Kinsey ; Alma, lives in East Liverpool ; and Fred, lives in East Liverpool. Doctor and Mrs. Kinsey have three sons : Collin M.; Ronald J., and Dale Edwin. tian Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge and the Rotary Club. He Doctor Kinsey is identified with the Corydon Palmer Dental Society, the Ohio State Dental Society, American Dental Association, and the International Dental Association. He is a Republican, a member of the Chris- 412 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY tian Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge and the Rotary Club. He and his wife have a wide acquaintance in Columbiana County and are highly esteemed. Charles Brown, mayor of East Liverpool and representative citizen of Columbiana County, was born in New York, Sept. 16, 1870, and is the son of John and Annie Brown, both deceased. Charles Brown attended the public and high schools of West Richfield, Ohio, and began his business career in Akron, in the employ of the Akron Grocery Company. He later entered Doane Academy, Granville, Ohio, from which he was graduated in 1894. After spending two years at Dennison University, he was forced to give up his college career on account of ill health, and in 1897 again became connected with the Akron Grocery Company. In 1898 he came to East Liverpool as a representative of the W. F. Davidson Wholesale Grocery Company. Later he was connected with the Mosel-Johnson Company and for the past 12 years has represented the Greene-Babcock Wholesale Grocery Company of Cleveland. In 1923 Mr. Brown was elected mayor of East Liverpool by the largest majority ever given a candidate for that office. He had previously served as a member of the city council, and as its president for two terms. During the administration of Mayor Charles Brown, the City of East Liverpool enjoyed a term of prosperity. Many improvements were made which added much toward making the city a more beautiful city. Many new cement sidewalks were constructed, and old street pavements were resurfaced. The work was started for widening West Eighth Street, coming from Wellsville, an improvement costing the county and city about $70,000. A new fire truck was bought, also many improvements were made in the fire department. About 2,000 feet of new fire hose and many other items were purchased to improve the department. A new police patrol was bought, electric traffic lights were installed in place of the old oil lanterns. The police received a raise in salary. When Mayor Charles Brown entered the office as mayor he found $6,300 of unpaid bills, three or more years old. These were paid during his administration. He collected about $41,000 in fines and license fees HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 413 during his two years' term, making a record of the largest fines ever collected in one term. Mayor Charles Brown truly gave a good business administration, taking much interest in the welfare of East Liverpool and making a much cleaner city to live in. In 1897 Mr. Brown was married to Miss Sarah Wells, the daughter of David and Margaret (Bardgsley) Wells, both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Brown are active members of the First Baptist Church, of which he has been trustee and deacon, and he has served as Sunday School superintendent and teacher for many years. He is a Republican and belongs to the I. 0. 0. F., No. 379, East Liverpool, Past Noble Grand and Past District Deputy ; East Liverpool Camp No. 107, Past Patriarch ; Canton Rhoades No. 73, Past Major ; United Order of Splendor and Perfection Sanctorium No. 231; Riddle F. & A. M. No. 315, Past Worshipful Master; Past High Priest of East Liverpool Chapter No. 100, R. A. M. ; Past Thrice Illustrious Master of Keramos Council No. 95, R. & S. M. ; Past Commander Pilgrim Commandery No. 55, K. T.; Member of Lodge of Perfection at Steubenville, Ohio ; Lake Erie Consistory, 32nd degree Cleveland ; Member Al Koran Shrine, Cleveland. Mr. Brown is a capable and popular official, and is intensely interested in every movement for civic improvement. T. Stewart Brush is one of the representative and successful young business men of Columbiana. County. He is secretary and general manager of the Review-Tribune, East Liverpool. He was born at Salem, Ohio, July 12, 1896, and is the son of Louis H. and Maud (Stewart) Brush. Louis H. Brush is a native of Alliance, Ohio, and his wife was born at Youngstown. After completing his education in the public schools he was graduated from Mount Union College, after which he engaged in the newspaper business. In 1900 he organized the East Liverpool Publishing Company and bought out the "News Review" and later "The Crisis." In 1920 this newspaper consolidated with the Morning Tribune and is now known as the Review-Tribune. Mr. Brush is president of the East Liverpool Publishing Company, president of the Marion Star, Marion, Ohio, president of the Herald Star Printing Company, Steubenville, Ohio, presi- 414 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY dent of the Salem News Company, Salem, Ohio, vice-president of the Ohio Mutual Insurance Company, and a director in the First National Bank of Salem. He is a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Shrine. Mr. and Mrs. Brush reside at Salem. T. Stewart, the subject of this sketch, is their only child. T. Stewart Brush was educated in the public and high schools of Salem, was graduated from Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass., in 1915, and attended the University of Michigan. He then spent 16 months in construction work in the oil fields at Tulsa, Okla., and in November, 1917, enlisted for service in the World War in the United States Navy. He was stationed at Pelham Bay, N. Y., and at the time of his discharge from the signal corps, held the rank of a first-class petty officer. In December, 1918, Mr. Brush came to East Liverpool, to accept his present position as business manager of the Review-Tribune. In June, 1920, Mr. Brush was married to Miss Katharine Ingham, a native of Baltimore, Md., and a daughter of Dr. Charles and Clare (Northrupp) Ingham. For a number of years Dr. Ingham was a. professor at Yale University and is now principal of Dummer Academy, Newbury-port, Mass., one of the oldest academies in the United States. Mrs. Brush is a graduate of Centinery College Institute of Hackettstown, N. J., and is a frequent contributor to magazines. Mr. and Mrs. Brush have a son, Thomas S., born at East Liverpool, Feb. 5, 1922. Mr. Brush is a Republican, a member of the Episcopal Church and belongs to the Masonic and Elk Lodges, American Legion, Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, East Liverpool Country Club, and Zeta Psi fraternity. Dr. Joseph W. Chetwynd, whose practice is limited to the treatment of eye, ear, nose and throat diseases, is a leading citizen; of East Liverpool. He was born in Wheeling, W. Va., Oct. 1, 1881, and is the son of Joseph and Virginia (Wallace) Chetwynd. Joseph Chetwynd was born at Hanley, Staffordshire, Eng., in 1852, the son of David Chetwynd, who spent his entire life in that country, where he engaged in the pottery business. Joseph Chetwynd came to this country in 1872, after having completed a course in pottery designing at the Hanley School of Art. He settled in Wheeling, W. Va., with his HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 415 brother Jesse, who had come to this country to do special work for the U. S. pottery industry. Messrs. Chetwynd were the designers of the well known "Cable Shape" of dinner ware, which is in extensive use in this country. Jesse Chetwynd died in Jersey City, N. J., and his brother continued to design pottery for various pottery industries, later engaging in that business with his brother-in-law, Harry D. Wallace. He died Aug. 6, 1912, and is buried in Riverview Cemetery, East Liverpool. His wife is a native of Wheeling, W. Va., and the daughter of Henry and Nancy (McHenry) Wallace, natives of Pittsburgh, and both now deceased. Henry Wallace was one of the original stockholders of the LaBelle Iron Works. which is now the Wheeling Steel Corporation. Mrs. Chetwynd resides in East Liverpool and is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Her husband was a member of the old Cosmopolitan Club and was a charter member of that club ; he also belonged to the Elks Lodge No. 258. To Mr. and Mrs. Chetwynd the following children were born: Joseph W., the subject of this sketch ; Jessie, born in 1883, lives with her mother ; David, born in 1889, married Hazel Deschler, lives in .East Liverpool; Gene, born in 1886, died in 1889; and a son died in infancy. Dr. Joseph W. Chetwynd attended the East Liverpool High School and also a private school here before entering Linsley Military Institute, Wheeling, W. Va. He was graduated from Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, in 1907, receiving the degree of Doctor of Medicine. He immediately went to Massillon, Ohio, where he was assistant physician of the Massillon State Hospital until 1911, when he went to Chicago and entered the Chicago Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat College, taking postgraduate work. He then located in East Liverpool in partnership with Dr. G. W. Clark, and after six months took over the practice, which he has conducted most successfully. On July 11, 1912, Dr. Chetwynd was married to Miss Janet Morrison Hill, who was born at Fairview, W. Va., in January, 1884, the daughter of Rev. W. E. and Nancy (Horner) Hill, of East Liverpool. Rev. Hill was a Presbyterian minister and died in May, 1922. His wife is also deceased, and they are buried in Riverview Cemetery. Dr. and Mrs. Chetwynd have a son, Joseph W., Jr., born Aug. 3, 1913. Dr. Chetwynd is affiliated with the Masonic and Elk lodges and belongs to the Kiwanis Club and the Phi Alha Sigma fraternity, of which he served as president and treasurer for one year. 416 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Dr. Robert J. Marshall, a physician and surgeon of East Liverpool, is well known throughout Columbiana County, both as a successful man in his profession and as an excellent citizen. He was born in Big Beaver Township, Beaver County, Pa., Nov. 26, 1862, and is the son of Hugh James and Amanda (Hudson) Marshall. John Marshall, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was a native of the north of Ireland, and died in this country in 1862 at the age of 79 years. He was six years of age when he was brought to this country by his parents, who settled in western Pennsylvania, where he followed farming all his life. Hugh James Marshall was born in Lawrence County, Pa., Dec. 31, 1831, and in early life engaged in farming and also taught school. About four years after he was married he removed from Lawrence County to Beaver County, Pa., and in 1857 settled on a farm in Big Beaver Township, where he purchased what was known as the Henry Newkirk Farm. He was a Republican, and in 1871 was elected county commissioner, in which position he served two terms. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Marshall was united in marriage with Miss Amanda Hudson, a daughter of Stockman Hudson, who spent most of his life in Lawrence County. Mr. Marshall died in 1911 and his wife died in 1870, at the age of 39 years. They had five children : John, died in August, 1924, was buried at Beaver Falls, Pa. ; Mary Elizabeth, the widow of Fulton Patterson, lives at Beaver Falls, Pa. ; Amos, lives at Beaver Falls, where he is identified with the Fairbanks Scales Company ; Matilda, married Robert Crawford, lives at Beaver Falls, where he is also with the Fairbanks Scales Company ; and Robert J., the subject of this sketch. Dr. Robert J. Marshall was educated in the public schools of his native county and attended Greersburg Academy, Darlington, Pa. He then read medicine with Dr. W. A. Sawyer, and later attended Western Reserve Medical School, Cleveland, Ohio, from which he was graduated March 3, 1886. During the following summer he practiced with his former preceptor and later located at Fairview and Ohioville, Beaver County, Pa. He made rapid progress in his profession and in 1889 located at East Liverpool, where he still continues to practice. Doctor Marshall has been a constant student during the years of his practice of surgery and medicine. His skill has many times been demonstrated and he enjoys the unbounded confidence and respect of his fellow citizens. HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 417 On June 14, 1888, Dr. Marshall was married to Miss Sue E. Piersol, who was born June 15, 1867, the daughter of Prof. S. H. and Elizabeth (Weaver) Piersol, natives of West Bridgewater, Pa. In 1876 the Monaca Soldiers Orphans Home, of which Prof. Piersol was principal, burned. And during the latter part of that year he opened his own academy at West Bridgewater, which he conducted until his death in December, 1903. His wife died in 1870. They were the parents of seven children: Zanthippe and Queenetta, both of whom died in infancy ; Dr. Joseph, a physician, deceased ; George, deceased ; Katheryn, married S. P. Alleman, lives retired at Parkersburg, W. Va. ; Frances, married F. W. Neely, lives at Beaver, Pa. ; and Mrs. Marshall. Mr. Piersol was married the second time in 1876 to Miss Mary Chambers, deceased. To them two sons were born; Dr. Scudder Piersol, a physician, at Rochester, Pa.; and Robert, who died in infancy. To Dr. and Mrs. Marshall were born five children: (1) R. Erle, born at Fairview, Pa., April 9, 1889, died in 1892, and is buried at Beaver ; (2) Wilma, born at East Liverpool, Jan. 23, 1892, married H. C. Molsberry, and they have three children, Betsy Jane, Roberta Marshall, and Sue Howard. Mr. Molsberry is a graduate of Ames College, Iowa, and is a construction engineer. He attended the first Officers Training Camp at Fort Niagara, and received a commission as first lieutenant. He served in France and received the Distinguished Service Cross for bravery in action and was promoted to captain. He was returned to the United States to form a unit to return to France, but the war ended and he was discharged. After the war he located with the Memphis Construction Company in Pittsburgh, and later became connected with the Truscon Steel Company of Youngstown, Ohio. He is now consulting engineer for this company in Tokio, Japan. Mrs. Molsberry is a graduate of Western Reserve University. (3) Ila, born at East Liverpool, May 27, 1893, married D. M. Cronin, who is associated with the Standard Pottery Company of East Liverpool. She is a graduate of Iron City Business College and King's School of Oratory, Pittsburgh ; (4) Frances Roberta, born Jan. 7, 1899, married A. A. Wells, of Newell, W. Va., and they reside at East Liverpool where he is engaged in the pottery business. They have a son, A. A. Wells, Jr. Mrs. Wells is a graduate of Penn Hall College, Chambersburg, and Bowling Green University, Kentucky ; (5) Robert J., Jr., born Nov. 29, 1902, is a graduate of East Liverpool High School and attended the University of Pittsburgh. He is at present at- (27)V1 418 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY tending Pitt University, Pittsburgh, Pa., and will enter the Medical Department of the College in 1926. Doctor Marshall is a Republican and has served nine consecutive years as a member of the city council. He also served as mayor for one term. He is identified with the Columbiana County Medical Society, the Ohio State Medical Association, and the American Medical Association. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Elks Lodge. Doctor Marshall is president and one of the organizers of the Federal Building & Loan Company. Frank R. Harrison, M. D., L. L. D., one of the prominent physicians and surgeons of East Liverpool and a leading member of the medical profession in Columbiana County, was born at Barleston, Staffordshire, England, Aug. 13, 1879, the son of John and Agnes Ellen (Morgan) Harrison. John Harrison, deceased, was born in Staffordshire, Eng., Aug. 4, 1851, the son of Charles and Harriet (Beard) Harrison. Charles Harrison served as general manager of the Thomas Turnval & Sons Pottery Company at Cobridge, England, for 38 years. John Harrison was apprenticed to E. F. Bodley & Company, of Burslem, to learn decorating, and as part of his apprenticeship took a course in the Hanley Art School. Having a talent for the work he made rapid advancement and was soon at the top of his profession. In January, 1884, he came to East Liverpool and entered the employ of James Baum, contract decorator. He was the first man to print gold on crockery in this country. He served as foreman of the Union Potteries Company, and after four years with this concern accepted the position of foreman at the Sebring pottery. He was there seven years and with the East Liverpool Potteries Company two years, when he severed his connected with the business and returned to England for a visit. Upon his return in 1902 he accepted the position as superintendent of the decorating department of the William Brunt Pottery Company. At the time of his retirement in 1913 he was foreman of C. C. Thompson's plant. Mr. Harrison died Dec. 18, 1914, and his wife died Dec. 3, 1923. She was born at Cobridge, England, June 11, 1853, the daughter of John and Mary (Burkin) Morgan. Her father was the "landed squire" of the Barleston Estates at Barleston, Staffordshire, England. To Mr. and Mrs. John HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 419 Harrison three children were born: Dr. Charles John was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1901, served with the Canadian army during the World War, lives at Akron, Ohio ; Frank R., the subject of this sketch ; and S. Morgan, lives at Sharon, Pa., where he is assistant master mechanic in the Farrell Mills of the U. S. Steel Corporation. Frank R. Harrison received his early education at East Liverpool and was graduated from the Medical School of the University of Pennsylvania in June, 1900. He spent the following year as an interne in charge of the Women's Department of Charity Hospital, Philadelphia, and since 1901 has engaged in the practice of his profession in East Liverpool. On June 21, 1921 he received the L. L. D. degree from the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Duquesne. In 1903 Dr. Harrison was united in marriage with Miss Mary V. Campbell of East Liverpool, the daughter of John and Anne (Darrah) Campbell. Mr. Campbell is deceased and his wife resides in East Liverpool. To Dr. and Mrs. Harrison have been born five children as follows : Frank R., Jr., born July 10, 1904, was graduated from Duquesne University in 1922, now a student in the Medical School, University of Pennsylvania ; Mary Claire, born Sept. 29, 1906, was graduated from East Liverpool High School in 1924, a student at Seton Hill College, Greensburg, Pa. ; Betty Frances, born Dec. 27, 1908 ; Ruth Reginae, born Jan. 6, 1911; and John Richard, born Nov. 10, 1914. In politics Dr. Harrison is identified with the Republican party. He is a member of the Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Elks Lodge and Lion's Club. He was president of the Pittsburgh Club and president of the Medical Department of the Newman Club. The Harrison family have always been progressive, public spirited, and citizens of real worth. Miller Funeral Parlors, East Liverpool. This establishment was founded by George West and later sold to C. N. Miller, who died in 1924. On Jan. 10, 1925, the business was purchased and a partnership formed by Ross Tisher, Ed T. Martin, and Albion B. Fisher, all residents of East Liverpool. The officers of the company are : Ross Tisher, president ; Ed T. Martin, vice-president ; and Albion B. Fisher, secretary and treasurer. 420 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY The equipment of the establishment consists of three large limousines, two sedans, invalid coach, ambulance and hearse cars. The funeral parlors are located at 141 West Sixth Street and the building is modern throughout, the dimensions of which are 40 feet by 120 feet. The chapel seats 125 people. The Miller Funeral Parlors are among the well-established funeral homes of Columbiana County and is conducted in a most capable manner by its owners. Eli Downard, who lives retired in East Liverpool, is a veteran of the Civil War, and a member of one of the well known pioneer families of Columbiana County. He was born in Yellow Creek Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, April 13, 1845, and is the son of John and Emily (White) Downard. John Downard, deceased, was the son of John Downard, who served during the Revolutionary War. John, the father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Mercer County, Pa., and his wife was a native of Baltimore, Md. At an early date they settled in Yellow Creek Township, Columbiana County, where he improved a large farm. Four sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Downard: Jackson, who died while in service during the Civil War, while being held captive in Libby Prison ; George, was killed in action during the Civil War ; Daniel, deceased, was a Civil War veteran, having served with Company A, 115th Ohio Volunteer Infantry ; and Eli, the subject of this sketch. Eli Downard spent his boyhood on his father's farm in Yellow Creek Township and received his education in the district school. He learned the potter's trade in East Liverpool and was employed by the N. E. Walker Company. At the outbreak of the Civil War he made three unsuccessful attempts to enlist in the army, being prevented by his mother from entering the service. He later ran away from home, however, and enlisted in Company A, 115th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. After his discharge Mr. Downard returned to East Liverpool where he has since resided. He was employed in the potteries of this city until his retirement in 1922. In 1870 Mr. Downard was married to Miss Anna Whitton, who was born in East Liverpool, Jan. 12, 1849, the daughter of John and Mary HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 421 (White) Whitton, natives of England. The Whitton family came to this country in 1845 and settled in East Liverpool. To Mr. and Mrs. Downard eight children were born as follows: (1) John, lives in East Liverpool, married Mary Hoskins, and they have four children, Ruth, Thoren, Paul, and Eva May ; (2) Daniel Edward, lives in East Liverpool, married Isabel Mercer, and they have four children: Harold, Clyde, Lawrence, and Dorothy ; (3) Clarence, married Ella French, lives in East Liverpool, and they have a son, Allen Donald ; (4) Mary, married John Allison, lives at Alliance, Ohio, and they have had three children : Heber, Kenneth, and Lottie, who is deceased ; (5) Georgiana, lives at home ; (6) Lulu, married William Brand, lives in East Liverpool, and they have four children: Ellis, George, Otto, and Florence ; (7) Cora, married Clifford Hetzel, lives at Niles, Ohio, and they have four children: Hazel, Thelma, John, and Clifford ; (8) and Hattie, married first to Frank Culbertson, who was killed while in service during the World War. They had two children : Roberta and Curtis Culbertson. Mrs. Culbertson was later married to Jesse Evans, now living in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Downard is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church and belongs to the Grand Army of the Republic. He is a substantial citizen of the community and the Downard family is widely known. Charles W. Pilgrim, secretary and treasurer of the Enterprise Coal Company of East Liverpool, ranks among the representative and successful business men of Columbiana County. He was born at West Elizabeth, Pa., Sept. 29, 1874, and is the son of William and Martha (Pickersgill) Pilgrim. William Pilgrim, deceased, was a substantial business man of East Liverpool for a number of years. He was born in Allegheny County, Pa., and his wife was a native of England, who came to this country with her parents when six years of age. He lived in Pittsburgh and was connected with the river transportation firm of O'Neil & Company as superintendent. In 1895 he organized the William Pilgrim Coal Company in East Liverpool at the foot of Broadway and in 1903 this company was incorporated as the Enterprise Coal Company with the following officers: William Pilgrim, president; Frank Pilgrim, secretary and treasurer and 422 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Charles W., vice-president. Mr. Pilgrim died in 1905 and his wife died in 1909. They were buried in Riverview Cemetery. To Mr. and Mrs. Pilgrim five sons were born: J. E., married Sarah Snee, and he is connected with the Knoll Taylor Knoll Pottery Company of East Liverpool ; George, married Miss Davis, and they live at McKeesport, Pa., where he is connected with the Pittsburgh Coal Company ; William T., married Cora Cunningham, of Chester, W. Va., and they live in Canton, Ohio, where he is connected with the Timken Ball Bearing Company ; Frank P., married Effie Sterling, of East Liverpool, and he is president of the Enterprise Coal Company ; and Charles W., the subject of this sketch. Charles W. Pilgrim received his education in the public schools of this city and at an early age engaged in business with his father. The Enterprise Coal Company is one of the well established businesses of East Liverpool and has a large trade in coal and ice. The company operates 15 trucks and has two trestles which hold six cars of coal and load direct into the trucks. In 1896 Mr. Pilgrim was united in marriage with Miss Maude Bucheit, who was born in East Liverpool, Sept. 11, 1880, the daughter of John and Ella (Webber) Bucheit, both deceased. They have a daughter, Elsie Oello Pilgrim, born Jan. 8, 1904. She attended East Liverpool High School and was graduated from Beaver College in 1924, where she specialized in the study of art. Mr. Pilgrim is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belongs t othe Kiwanis Club. Dr. Francis F. Davis, physician and surgeon of East Liverpool, who has practiced his profession for almost 30 years with honor and exceptional ability, is a veteran of the World War. He was born at New Sheffield, Pa., July 21, 1876, and is the son of James and Susan (Engle) Davis. James Davis was a native of Moon Township, Beaver County, and his wife was born at Vanport, Pa. In early life he was a teacher and served as a member of the school board and as justice of the peace for 15 years. In later years and at the time of his death Mr. Davis was successfully engaged in farming. To Mr. and Mrs. Davis were born six children : Dr. J. Howard, died in 1922, and is buried in Riverview Ceme- HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 423 tery, East Liverpool ; Henry, lives at Ambridge, Pa. ; Margaret, lives at East Liverpool ; Anna, lives at East Liverpool ; Blanche, married William Moore, lives at East Liverpool; and Francis F., the subject of this sketch. Dr. Francis F. Davis was educated in the public schools of Beaver County, attended New Sheffield Academy, and in 1896 was graduated from the University of Medicine and Surgery at Cleveland. He has since been located at East Liverpool where he has an extensive practice. Doctor Davis enlisted in the United States Army during the World War, on June 14, 1918, and served with the Medical Corps as a first lieutenant. He spent six months overseas with Mobile Hospital No. 103, and was discharged at Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Md., on May 20, 1919. Doctor Davis was married to Miss MaBelle W. Williams, of Jamestown, N. Y., the daughter of Fred and Eva (Rogers) Williams, residents of that city, where he is connected with the Voting Machine Company of Jamestown. Dr. and Mrs. Davis have a son, Rogers Francis, born Oct. 19, 1916, who is a student at Horace Mann School, East Liverpool. Politically Doctor Davis is a Republican, and he is identified with the Columbiana County Medical Society, the Ohio State Medical Association, and the American Medical Association. He also belongs to the American Legion. Frank H. Hoover, of East Liverpool, is a veteran of the World War and one of the prominent young attorneys of Columbiana County. He was born at Elwood City, Pa., Aug. 31, 1895. Mr. Hoover attended the public schools of East Liverpool and in 1913 was employed in the local potteries, where he remained until the outbreak of the World War. He enlisted in Company E, 10th Ohio Infantry, which company was later inducted into Federal service as Company G, 135th Machine Gun Batallion. He was in action over seas for over six months and was severely wounded Oct. 31, 1918, near Thielt, Belgium, during the Lys offensive. He was discharged from the army June 30, 1921, and dismissed from the hospital Nov. 5, 1921. While confined in the following hospitals, Mr. Hoover made up three years of high school work in 30 months: In the Army Vocational School, Camp Sherman, Fort Sheridan, and Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, D. C. On Nov. 10, 1921, he entered National University Law School, Washington, 424 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY D. C., from which he received an L. L. M. degree in June, 1924. He attended George Washington University, during last two years was a law student at National University, one semester at Emerson Institute, and in 1924 was graduated from the Washington School of Accountancy. On June 25, 1924, he was admitted to practice law in Ohio, and elected city solicitor of East Liverpool in 1925. Mr. Hoover is a member of Masonic Lodge, Pentalpha Lodge No. 23 Washington, D. C., Senior Vice Commander Veterans of Foreign Wars, Private Eddy Post, East Liverpool, and a member of the American Legion. He is a progressive citizen with high standards of civic pride. Bert J. Ross is among the leading business men of Wellsville, where he is identified with the American Sheet & Tin Plate Company as local manager. He was born at New Castle, Pa., Aug. 5, 1873, and is the son of John Calvin and Viney (Eaton) Ross. John Calvin Ross, a native of Altoona, Pa., was an early settler and conducted a bus and livery business for 35 years at New Castle. He died Oct. 26, 1920, and his wife died Aug. 27, 1825. They were the parents of three children: Harold, deceased ; Bert J., the subject of this sketch ; and Agnes, died in 1913, was the wife of Charles W. Hause, prominent real estate dealer of New Castle, Pa. Bert J. Ross attended the schools of New Castle, Pa., and began life as a grocer's clerk. He has been connected with the American Sheet & Tin Plate Company of Pittsburgh since 1895, and has been located in their various plants throughout the country, coming to Wellsville in September, 1914, as assistant manager. The following year he was made manager. On April 27, 1897, Mr. Ross was married to Miss Maud A. Phillips of New Castle, Pa., the daughter of Rev. John T. and Mary (Cable) Phillips, both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Ross are the parents of six children. as follows: Ruth, married J. C. McKee, superintendent of the McLain Fire Brick Company, Wellsville ; Sara, married Harry L. Porter, a mining engineer, of Fostoria, Ohio ; Martha, a student at Battle Creek, Mich. ; John H., David P., and Bert J., Jr., at home. Mr. Ross is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church. He is a 32nd degree Mason, Knight Templar and a Shriner. He is also HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 425 a member of the Elks at Wellsville, Ohio, and the Rotary Club of East Liverpool, Ohio. Mr. Ross during the World War was chairman of Wellsville Red Cross and was an ardent worker to that cause. He is a dependable citizen and the Ross family stands high in the community. Augustus E. Harris, who is engaged in the automobile business in East Liverpool, is a member of a prominent pioneer family of Columbiana County. He was born at Salem, Ohio, Dec. 29, 1884, and is the son of Charles W. and Miria (Greenwalt) Harris. Charles W. Harris was born in Salem and ranks among the prominent business men of that city, where he established the printing business of Harris & Company. This company specializes in the printing of gummed labels and is the oldest concern of its kind in the world. Mr. Harris is a Civil War veteran, having served with Company C, 142nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry. His brother, Augustus Harris also served in the Civil War, a member of the Second Ohio Cavalry. Charles W. Harris was married to Miss Miria Greenwalt, a native of Dauphin County, Pa. She died in 1923 and is buried at Salem, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Harris were born five children: Mary, deceased ; Dickson, is engaged in business with his father at Salem ; Frank G., has the Buick automobile agency in Salem ; Augustus E., the subject of this sketch ; and Edna, deceased. Augustus E. Harris grew up in Salem and attended the public schools there. He learned the pattern maker's trade while in the employ of the Buckeye Engine Company, with whom he remained for a period of ten years. He was then engaged in the manufacture of dairy equipment in Salem until 1923, at which time he removed to East Liverpool. In February, 1922, Mr. Harris had established his automobile business in this city, and after disposing of his other interests, he devoted his entire time to this enterprise. The Harris Buick Company has established a splendid sales record and is among the well-equipped garages of this section. On June 30, 1906, Mr. Harris was married to Miss Fannie Elizabeth Haldeman of Salem, the daughter of Judson and Elizabeth (Van Fossen) Haldeman, natives of Hanover, Ohio. Mr. Haldeman, deceased, was a railway mail clerk and for a number of years he served as postmaster of 426 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Salem, where his widow resides. Mr. and Mrs. Harris have two daughters, Marjory and Janice. Mr. Harris is a Republican, a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Salem and belongs to the Kiwanis Club and the East Liverpool Country Club. He is identified with the National Automobile Dealers' Association of the United States. Mr. Harris is widely known in Columbiana County and is one of the capable and far-sighted business men of East Liverpool. Harry Johannes, druggist of East Liverpool, is among the enterprising and successful young business men of Columbiana County. He was born in this city, Oct. 28, 1893, and is the son of Stephen and Catherine (Schroeder) Johannes. Both Stephen and Catherine Johannes are natives of Germany, the former born Dec. 26, 1869, and the latter Nov. 1, 1871. At an early date they came to this country and settled at East Liverpool. where Mr. Johannes has been employed by the Homer Laughlin Pottery Company for 30 years. There are four children in the Johannes family : Harry, the subject of this sketch ; Theodore, born in March, 1896, a musician, lives at home ; Paul, born in May, 1900, is engaged in the confectionery business at East Liverpool, married Bessie Grimes ; and Herman, born in 1906, died the following year. Harry Johannes was educated in the public and high schools of East Liverpool and was graduated from the School of Pharmacy at the University of Pittsburgh in 1915. At the age of 12 years he began clerking in the Larkin Drug store here, and after completing his schooling, returned to their employ for four weeks. In July, 1915, he purchased his present business at 1214 Avondale Street from H. F. Knoll's estate. Mr. Johannes is a registered pharmacist in the states of Ohio and Pennsylvania and holds membership in the Ohio State Pharmaceutical Association. He is also extensively interested in the dairy and ice cream business in East Liverpool in partnership with C. E. Adams, the firm being known as the Purity Ice Cream Company. They are wholesale and retail dealers. Mr. Johannes was married to Miss Ocy May Crawford, who was born at Wellsville, Ohio, April 21, 1896, the daughter of Samuel W. and Mar- HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 427 garet (Glass) Crawford. Mr. Crawford is a leading attorney of East Liverpool and his sketch appears elsewhere in this history. Mrs. Johannes attended East Liverpool High School, Western Reserve University, and was graduated as a pharmacist from the University of Pittsburgh in 1918. She is now a student in the School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh. Politically, Mr. Johannes is a Democrat. He is a member of the Orchard Grove Methodist Episcopal Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge. Harry A. McNicol, president of the Potters Co-operative Company of East Liverpool, is among the prominent and influential young business men of Columbiana County. He was born in this city, April 26, 1897, and is the son of Hugh A. and Elizabeth (McNicol) McNicol. Hugh A. McNicol, deceased, was one of the organizers of the Potters' Co-operative Company. He was born in East Liverpool, Dec. 13, 1854, the son of John and Mary (McCarron) McNicol. John McNicol, for many years owner of the D. E. McNicol Pottery Company, was long identified with the pottery industry in this section. His son, Hugh A., began life as a potter and early in the eighties with a number of other leading business men organized the Potters' Co-operative Company, of which he was president until his death, in August, 1914. He was one of the founders and a director of the Dollar Savings Bank of East Liverpool, and was also founder of the Potters' Mining & Milling Company. He was identified with the Elks Lodge and the Belmont and Kenilworth Country Club. Mr. McNicol was widely known in Columbiana County and highly esteemed. His wife, Elizabeth McNicol, was a native of Boston. Mass., born December 15, 1870. At the time of her husband's death she was elected president of the Potters' Co-operative Company, in which capacity she served until her death in August, 1918. Both Mr. and Mrs. McNicol are buried in Riverview Cemetery, East Liverpool. They were the parents of two children : a daughter died in infancy ; and Harry A., the subject of this sketch. Harry A. McNicol attended the public and high schools of East Liverpool and after attending the Culver Military Academy, he entered his father's business. At the age of 21 years he was elected vice-president of 428 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY the company and in 1918 was made president. The Potters Co-operative Company which operates 18 kilns, is among the leading potteries of the state. In 1922 Mr. McNicol was united in marriage with Miss Olga L. Bowman, a native of this city, and the daughter of A. E. and Ida (Bushong) Bowman. Mr. Bowman is employed by the Homer Laughlin China Company, East Liverpool. Mr. McNicol is a member of the East Liverpool Country Club and belongs to the Elks Lodge. The McNicol family has been well and favorably known in this community for many years and Mr. McNicol is esteemed as an excellent citizen. Martin T. Abbott, vice president of The Stevenson Company, Wellsville, is among the successful and well known business men of Columbiana County. He was born at Patriot, Ind., Nov. 10, 1877, and is the son of Thomas and Almira (Humphrey) Abbott. Thomas Abbott, a native of Massachusetts, settled in Switzerland County, Ind., during the early days and became a prosperous farmer and stockman. He was a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church and affiliated with the Masonic Lodge. He died in 1904 and his wife, a native of Switzerland County, Ind., died in 1922. To Mr. and Mrs. Abbott were born ten children as follows: Arthur, deceased ; James W., lives at Warsaw, Ky. ; Hulda, the widow of Thomas C. Gillis, lives at Troy, Ohio ; Elizabeth, deceased, was the wife of Louis Wilson, Cincinnati, Ohio ; Rev. Ulysses Grant, a minister of the Methodist Church, Indianapolis, Ind. ; Cornelius H., deceased ; Theodore, lives in California ; Ella, married Clarence Keaton, lives in Crawford County, Ind.; Martin T., the subject of this sketch ; and Pearl, the widow of Lemert Cook, lives in Indianapolis, Ind. Martin T. Abbott spent his boyhood at Patriot, Ind., and was educated there. His first employment was as a steward on government light house Steamer Golden Rod on Ohio River. He served during the Spanish-American War as a member of the Seventh United States Cavalry and was stationed in Cuba for five months. He enlisted in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was in service one year. In 1905 Mr. Abbott came to Wells- HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 429 ville, where he became identified with the sales department of the Stevenson Company, of which he has served as vice president since 1917. On Oct. 12, 1904, Mr. Abbott was united in marriage with Miss Erla Stevenson, who was born at Wellsville, July 19, 1880, the daughter of Charles G. and Anna (Askew) Stevenson, natives of Ohio. Mr. Stevenson, deceased, served as president and general manager of the business and was vice president of The Peoples National Bank, president of the Home Savings and Loan Company and was also president of Chamber of Commerce. He died in September, 1917, and is buried at Wellsville. His wife resides with her daughter, Mrs. Abbott. Another daughter, Mary, married W. E. Paisley, auditor of the Valley Camp Coal Company, Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. Abbott have no children. Mr. Abbott is a staunch Republican, a member of the United Presbyterian Church and is affiliated with the Masonic Order, being a 32nd degree Mason, a Knight Templar and Shriner. He is also a member of the Rotary Club of East Liverpool, Clasifaction foundry and machine manufacturer. Mr. Abbott is a stockholder of the Peoples Bank of Wellsville. During the World War he was one of the three manufacturing committee for all World War drives and was city chairman for war savings stamps. He is a man of progressive ideas in his business and a citizen of whom the community is proud. Dr. William N. Gilmore, of East Liverpool, ranks among the leading physicians and surgeons of Columbiana County. He was born at Elkton, Columbiana County, March 15, 1858, and is the son of Noah and Margaret (Crawford) Gilmore. Noah Gilmore was a native of Madison Township, Columbiana County, born Oct. 1, 1835, and the son of William and Catherine (Lewis) Gilmore, both deceased. William Gilmore was born in Pittsburgh and was the son of William and Susie (Fisher) Gilmore, both natives of Pennsylvania. Margaret (Crawford) Gilmore was born at Williamsport, Ohio, Nov. 29, 1836, the daughter of Thomas and Jane (Slagel) Crawford, natives of eastern Pennsylvania, who located at an early date in Williamsport, Ohio. Noah Gilmore was a well-known agriculturist of this section for many years and died in April, 1907. His wife died in 1919, and they are buried 430 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY at Lisbon, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore the following children were born : William N., the subject of this sketch ; Hattie, born Oct. 27, 1859, married J. C. Ross, lives at Akron, Ohio ; John F., George C., and Ella May, all deceased ; and James A., born in July, 1872, married Effie Warren of East Palestine, Ohio, and they reside at Lisbon, Ohio. He is connected with the Victor Stove Company of Salem, Ohio. Dr. William N. Gilmore was educated in the district schools of Madison Township and attended Poland (Ohio) Academy. He then taught school for two terms before entering the medical school of Western Reserve University, Cleveland, from which he was graduated in 1882. He then established offices at West Point, Ohio, where he practiced continuously until 1909, at which time he removed to East Liverpool, where he has a well established practice, with offices in the Dollar Savings Bank Building. On Nov. 8, 1882, Doctor Gilmore was married to Miss Susie Switzer, who was born at Lisbon, Ohio, April 7, 1858, the daughter of Samuel and Catherine (Zimmerman) Switzer, both deceased. Doctor and Mrs. Gilmore have a son, Lloyd S., born at Lisbon, April 11, 1885. He was married to Miss Alice Sellers of Wooster, Ohio, and they have two children: Frances Evelyn, born Sept. 6, 1912 ; and William Lambert, born Nov. 12, 1914. Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore live at East Liverpool. He is a graduate of Wooster University in the class of 1906. Doctor Gilmore is identified with the Columbiana County Medical Society, the Ohio State Medical Association, and the American Medical Association. Both he and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church and are highly esteemed throughout their community. E. H. Riggs is known in East Liverpool as a progressive and enterprising business man, where he is president and treasurer of the Riggs Company, wholesale grocers. He was born in Wellsville, Ohio, and is the son of James H. and Eliza (Stewart) Riggs. James H. Riggs, deceased, was a native of Wellsville, and ranked among the leading business men of his time. In 1858 he engaged in the grocery business at Wellsville, Ohio, which he conducted until his death in 1890. He is buried in Wellsville. His wife died in 1908. They were HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 431 lifelong members and active workers of the Presbyterian Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Riggs were born three children: Lue, married Frank P. Wentworth, manufacturing druggist of Cleveland, Ohio ; E. H., the subject of this sketch ; and Ada, married R. H. Edwards, an attorney, lives in Tampa, Fla. E. H. Riggs was graduated from the high school of Wellsville and attended Wooster College. At an early age he engaged in the grocery business established by his father. The officers of the Riggs Wholesale Grocers Company are: E. H. Riggs, president and treasurer; C. S. Riggs, vice president ; and P. R. Blake, secretary. The Riggs Company is the largest wholesale grocery firm in the county and does business in Ohio, including Jefferson, Carroll and Harrison counties, and in Hancock County, W. Va., and Beaver County, Pa. A splendid delivery system is maintained. six road salesmen are employed, and high grade merchandise exclusively is handled by the company. Politically, Mr. Riggs is a Republican. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, the Rotary Club, and the Chamber of Commerce. He is a substantial citizen and deservedly stands high in the esteem of his friends and acquaintances. E. B. Mullen, popular restaurant owner of East Liverpool, is a veteran of the World War. He was born in this city, Dec. 2, 1894, and is the son of William and Isabel (Blackburn) Mullen. William Mullen, deceased, was a native of County Cork, Ireland, and his wife was born in Glasgow, Scotland. After their marriage in Scotland they came to this country and settled in New York. Later, they removed to East Liverpool, where Mr. Mullen was employed as a potter. He died in 1896 and his wife died in 1917. They were the parents of the following children: Joseph, Thomas, William, and James, all deceased ; Archibald, lives in East Liverpool; John, lives in Clarksburg, W. Va.; Steve, lives in East Liverpool ; Pete, lives at St. Petersburg, Fla.; E. B., the subject of this sketch ; Mary, married John Burger, lives in Brooklyn, N. Y. ; Bella, married Alfred Warsnop, lives in New York. E. B. Mullen attended the public schools of East Liverpool and for several years was employed here as a potter. He enlisted on June 2, 1917, for service in the World War and was sent to Columbus, Ohio, and as- 432 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY signed to Battery C, 11th Field Artillery. He was sent overseas and engaged in the Argonne drive. He was wounded Nov. 6, 1918, being shot in the calf of right leg by a sharp shooter. He returned to the United States, June 10, 1919. On April 13, 1925, Mr. Mullen purchased his present restaurant business in East Liverpool from N. P. Deakos, which he has conducted in a successful manner. In 1922 Mr. Mullen was married to Miss Emily Ridge, a native of Stokes-on-Trent, England, born Aug. 11, 1897, and the daughter of William T. and Emily (Hood) Ridge, residents of East Liverpool. Mr. and Mrs. Mullen have three children: Edward, born Jan. 17, 1923, died in February, 1923 ; John, born May 18, 1924 ; and Mary Margaret, born Jan. 18, 1925. Mr. Mullen belongs to the American Legion, Post No. 4, and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Private Eddy Post No. 66. William E. Knox, a well known and substantial business man of Wellsville, was born in Westmoreland County, Pa., April 24, 1879, and is the son of Henry and Julia (Fry) Knox. Henry Knox, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was a native of Ligonier, Pa., born in 1836. His wife, also a native of that place, was born in 1841. Mr. Knox died in 1903 and his wife died in 1911. They were the parents of the following children: Clara, married George B. Neely, lives in Pittsburgh ; James E., lives in Kansas City, Kan. ; Frank and Louis, deceased ; Murdock, lives at Wilkinsburg, Pa.; Nora, deceased ; Harry, lives at Ligonier, Pa.; Grace, married Charles Stover, lives in Pittsburgh ; Dennie, lives at Wilkinsburg, Pa. ; William E., the subject of this sketch ; and Richard, lives at Wilkinsburg, Pa. William E. Knox was reared and educated at Ligonier and has been identified with the American Sheet & Tin Plate Company at Wellsville since 1901. He was appointed to his present position as assistant manager June 1, 1922. Mr. Knox has always been actively interested in athletics and for several years has been football coach of the local high school. On Dec. 29, 1902, Mr. Knox was united in marriage with Miss Percie Conn, of Wellsville, a daughter of Capt. James P. and Amanda M. (Rodgers) Conn, both deceased. Capt. Conn served throughout the Civil War HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 433 and was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. He was a Republican, held membership in the Methodist Church and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mrs. Knox was the only child born to Captain and Mrs. Conn. Mr. Knox has been a life long Republican, is a member of the Presbyterian Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge. Dr. Wilbert A. Hobbs, widely known physician and surgeon of East Liverpool and representative citizen of Columbiana County, was born in Hancock County, W. Va., April 14, 1862, and is the son of Hanson and Lydia (Farnsworth) Hobbs. Both Hanson Hobbs and his wife were born in Hancock County, W. Va. He was the son of Hanson and Mary (Ray) Hobbs, the former a prosperous agriculturist and stone mason of Hancock County, having built the first brick house in that section of the state. Lydia (Farnsworth) Hobbs was the daughter of Silas and Mary (Headington) Farnsworth, both natives of Hollidays Cove, W. Va. Silas Farnsworth's father was a Baptist minister and it was from his church that Alexander Campbell seceded and with other parishioners formed the Christian Church. To Hanson and Lydia (Farnsworth) Hobbs the following children were born: Mary F., deceased, was the wife of 0. W. Harvey, lives in West Virginia ; Wilbert A., the subject of this sketch ; and H. F., married Dora Stewart and they had two children, Wilbert and Adelia Hobbs. By a second marriage to B. A. Geer, of West Virginia, Mrs. Hanson Hobbs had two children : Asa and Carrie Geer. After completing his schooling in the public schools of Hancock County, W. Va., Wilbert A. Hobbs attended the University of Michigan, from which he received his degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1884. He immediately established his practice at North. Benton, Ohio, but three years later located at Mineral Ridge as a mine surgeon, where he remained for four years. In 1891 Doctor Hobbs removed to East Liverpool, where he has since practiced his profession in a most successful manner. On Feb. 22, 1887, Doctor Hobbs was united in marriage with Miss Elsie A. Hoover, of North Benton, Ohio, and the daughter of Dr. C. M. and Sarah (Miller) Hoover, both deceased and buried at Alliance, Ohio. (28)V1 434 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Doctor Hoover was a leading physician and surgeon of North Benton for a number of years. Doctor and Mrs. Hobbs have two daughters: (1) Ethelyn, born at Mineral Ridge, Ohio, was graduated from Wellesley College and the University of Berlin, Berlin, Germany, married Frank C. Williams, of New Castle, Pa., and they live at Ingram, Pa., where he is superintendent of the Open Hearth Furnace Company. They have five children : Wilbert, Frank, Stephen, Chalmers, and Eleanor, who died at the age of three years. (2) Gertrude, born in East Liverpool, was graduated from East Liverpool High School, Drexel College, Philadelphia, and is now a senior at Columbia University, New York City. Doctor Hobbs is identified with the Columbiana County Medical Society, the Ohio State Medical Association, and the American Medical Association. He was elected a fellow of the American College of Surgeons on Nov. 16, 1914. He is a Republican, a member of the First Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, East Liverpool Chapter R. A. M. No. 100, Pilgrim Commandery K. T. No. 55, and the Al Koran Shrine, Cleveland. Doctor Hobbs served in the Spanish-American War as a major and for many years was captain of the 8th Regiment, O. N. G. Theodore Ganas, a well known and successful business man of East Liverpool, is a World War veteran. He was born in Sparta, Greece, May 25, 1890, and is the son of George and Anastasia (Pappas) Ganas. George Ganas is a prosperous farmer of Greece and owns 500 acres of land near Sparta, where he is extensively engaged in the raising of grapes, wheat, figs and dates. One of his orchards contains 2000 olive trees. He is also engaged in the manufacture of olive oil. To Mr. and Mrs. Ganas were born 13 children, as follows : Mary, married Speros Meragias, lives in Greece ; Peter, lives in East Liverpool ; Nick, lives in East Liverpool ; Pete, lives in Greece ; Theodore, the subject of this sketch ; Mike, lives in East Liverpool ; Bill, served in the Greek army during the World War, lives in East Liverpool ; Angela, deceased ; Geanoula, Dania, Polexani, Soterous, and Tomasis, all of whom live in Greece. Theodore Ganas received his education in the schools of his native land and in 1903 came to this country. He spent several years in Pittsburgh, where he engaged in the restaurant business, and in 1909 he settled HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 435 in East Liverpool. In 1914 he established his present business, which has developed into the largest bowling and billiard alleys in the city. In 1918 Mr. Ganas volunteered for service in the World war and served with the 156th Depot Brigade, 2nd Provisional Headquarters Company, Camp Jackson, S. C. He was discharged in April, 1919. Mr. Ganas is identified with the American Legion and La Societe des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux. Frank G. Jones, owner of the Ohio Valley Oil Company, is one of the representative and successful young business men of East Liverpool. He was born at Jefferson, Ohio, Sept. 14, 1891, and is the son of Thomas and Katherine (Farley) Jones. Thomas Jones, who lives retired at Conneaut, Ohio, is a native of Jefferson. For many years he was in the maintenance of way department of the New York Central Railroad and was superintendent of the J. & F. Division. His wife, also a native of Jefferson, died there in 1910. To Mr. and Mrs. Jones were born five children: Catherine, married Frank Sands, a conductor on the Nickel Plate Railroad, and they live at Conneaut, Ohio ; John. a graduate of Jefferson Educational Institute as a registered pharmacist, is engaged in the drug business at Jefferson, Ohio ; Lawrence, died in 1913 and is buried in Jefferson ; Rose, married George Owens, assistant yard master of the Nickel Plate Railroad at Conneaut, Ohio ; and Frank G., the subject of this sketch. After completing his early education in the public and high schools of Jefferson, Frank G. Jones entered Ohio State University, from which he was graduated in 1912. In 1917 he received his degree from the Law School of Western Reserve University, Cleveland, and immediately engaged in the practice of his profession at Norwalk, Ohio, where he remained until October, 1923. At that time he established the Ohio Valley Oil Company at East Liverpool. There are now two branches at Wellsville, Ohio ; one at Chester, W. Va.; one at New Cumberland, W. Va.; three at East Liverpool as well as a bulk storage plant at East Liverpool. Mr. Jones has been most successful in his business undertakings and the Ohio Valley Oil Company is among the leading enterprises of its kind in this section. 436 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY On April 16, 1915, Mr. Jones was united in marriage with Miss Anna Miller, of Norwalk, Ohio, and the daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Mahl) Miller. Mr. Miller died in December, 1922, and his wife lives at East Liverpool. To Mr. and Mrs. Jones has been born a son, Robert, born Oct. 31, 1921. Politically, Mr. Jones is a Republican. He is a member of the Catholic Church, Elks and Knights of Columbus lodges, Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis Club. He is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Huron County Bar Association, the Columbiana Bar Association, and the Federal Courts. Hugh J. McDermott, the highly esteemed chief of police of East Liverpool, was born at Tamaqua, Pa., May 12, 1878, and is the son of Patrick and Anna (Campbell) McDermott. Both Patrick McDermott and his wife were born at Tamaqua, Pa. He served throughout the Civil War as a member of the 22nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, having enlisted at the age of 16 years. He was a potter by trade, specializing in decorative work. Mr. McDermott is deceased and is buried in St. Aloysius Cemetery, East Liverpool. His wife resides in East Liverpool. They were the parents of seven children : Hugh J., the subject of this sketch ; Mary, married Joseph Gape, lives in East Liverpool ; Edward, lives in East Liverpool ; Bridget, lives in Chicago ; Anabel, married Frank Hull, lives in East Liverpool ; and James and Francis, who live in East Liverpool. Hugh J. McDermott received his education in the parochial schools of this city and attended Ohio Valley Business College. He learned the pottery decorating trade, which he followed until 1902, when he became a member of the East Liverpool police force. He was the first captain appointed in this city and for a number of years served as officer in charge of the lake front. He was appointed chief of police in 1916 by Mayor Orr, and has since served in this capacity, being re-appointed by succeeding mayors. Mr. McDermott is a Republican, a member of the Catholic Church, and belongs to the Knights of Columbus, Elks and Eagle lodges. He is a progressive citizen and a capable and efficient officer of the city. HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 437 F. Q. Mason, manager and manufacturing chemist of the Mason Color and Chemical Works, East Liverpool, was born at Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England, Jan. 22, 1880, and is the son of Augustus Frederick and Keziah (Jones) Mason. F. Q. Mason has inherited his professional ability from his grandfather, James Mason, who was born at Teine, Staffordshire, England, and who died in 1865. He was a color maker, and was the originator of the famous Mason colors which are used in potteries and glass works throughout the world. In 1830 James Mason engaged in business in England, and in 1842 erected the Bleak Place Color Works, which are famous all over the world. He married Miss Mary Skerratt, of Hanley, Staffordshire, who was considered at that time by competent authority as the finest color chemist in North Staffordshire. She was also a woman of business ability and much of the early success of James Mason is attributed to his wife. He was at one time a printer at the Cauldon Place Pottery Works of John Ridgeway, where he filled the position of foreman for a period of 40 years. The only child of John and Mary Mason was Augustus Frederick, the father of the subject of this sketch. Augustus Frederick Mason was born Sept. 4, 1842, and as both his father and mother were interested in colors, he very early gained a knowledge of their composition, spending his boyhood in and about his father's works. He later took a course in chemistry at the Hanley Art School and finally succeeded to the ownership of the Bleak Place Color Works. He married Kezziah Jones, a daughter of Martin Jones, of Tuns-fall, England. For a number of years Augustus F. Mason was associated with that religious body known as Plymouth Brethren, and he was considered one of the orators of North Staffordshire. F. Q. Mason was reared at Burslem, where he completed the common and high school courses and in 1892 he entered Wedgewood Institute, where he took a course in inorganic chemistry and quantitative and qualitative analysis. After completing a general and special training he entered his father's works in January, 1902, where he remained until June 11, 1902, when he came to the United States, with an idea of looking over the fields of the pottery industry in this country with a view to establishing a color manufacturing plant similar to his father's. His investigation resulted in the organization of the first and thus far the only color plant in the country at East Liverpool, which is known as the 438 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Mason Color & Chemical Works. The business was begun in a small way, with a capacity measured by two frinding pans, but within a short time six pans were required, and it has since had a steady growth. In December, 1907, Mr. Mason was married to Miss Drusilla Creighton, of Malvern, Ohio, and the daughter of James Ross and Mary (Reed) Creighton, both of whom died in 1923. To Mr. and Mrs. Mason have been born six children : James Frederick, born Oct. 7, 1908, died Dec. 8, 1915; Gladys I., born Sept. 10, 1909, a student at East Liverpool High School; Gertrude E., born Sept. 23, 1912 ; Esther L., born Dec. 31, 1913 ; Ethel M., born April 23, 1918 ; and Ronald K., born Sept. 15, 1923. Mr. Mason and his family hold membership in the First Church of Christ and he belongs to the Chamber of Commerce. He ranks among the leading and reliable business men of this section and is highly esteemed. William T. Anderson is a well known and substantial citizen of East Liverpool, where he is proprietor of the W. T. Anderson Coal & Ice Company. He is a native of Ohio, born at St. Clairsville, Feb. 26, 1866, the son of James and Margaret (Courtney) Anderson. Both James Anderson and his wife were natives of Ireland and are now deceased. They were early settlers of Ohio, where he engaged in general farming for many years. To Mr. and Mrs. Anderson were born nine children: Alex, deceased; Ross, lives at Rapids City, S. D.; John, deceased; Margaret, lives in Los Angeles, Cal. ; Henry, deceased ; William T., the subject of this sketch Joseph and Matilda, both deceased ; and one child died in infancy. William T. Anderson spent his boyhood at St. Clairsville and was educated in the public and high school there. He learned the plumber's trade at Bellaire, Ohio, and in 1890 located in East Liverpool where he was employed by the American Sewer Pipe Works. In 1909 he established his present business which has developed into one of the extensive enterprises of its kind in the county. His place of business covers one acre of ground and has a capacity for the storage of 12 cars of coal. In 1891 Mr. Anderson was married to Miss Cora B. Cain, of New Cumberland, W. Va., and the daughter of John and Jane Cain, both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have ten children, as follows: J. Ross, HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 439 married Lillian Wheatley, lives at East Liverpool, where he is engaged in business with his father, and they have four children, Lillian, Merle, Anna May, and Louisa ; William Earl, employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, is a veteran of the World War, having served with Pershing's cavalry, 15th U. S. Cavalry, First Division ; John, also a World War veteran, now serving with the U. S. army in the Hawaiian Islands ; Howard, at home ; Frank, with the U. S. army in the Hawaiian Islands ; Thomas, Merle, Robert and Joseph, all at home ; and Margaret, deceased. Mr. Anderson is a Democrat, a member of the United Presbyterian Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Harry B. Fleming is a progressive and enterprising merchant of East Liverpool and a well known and substantial citizen of Columbiana County. He was born in Philadelphia, Sept. 30, 1885, and is the son of Isaac and Bella (Palmer) Fleming. Isaac Fleming was a native of County Antrim, Ireland, as was his wife. He engaged in the general mercantile business and owned a chain of stores in Ireland with headquarters at Belfast. He disposed of his interests in 1883 and came to this country, locating in Philadelphia. He traveled as a road representative for the Denver Chemical Company of New York until his retirement in 1906. He was a Republican and held membership in the Baptist Church. Mr. Fleming died in 1918 and his wife died in 1888. They had the following children: William Palmer, died while serving in the U: S. army as a member of Company L, First Washington Volunteers, in the Phillipine Insurrection ; Dorothy, deceased, was the wife of Martin Korstad, of Spokane, Wash. ; Richard I., lives at Bakersfield, Cal., served during the Spanish-American War as a member of Company B, 35th U. S. Infantry ; Andrew Jackson, mention of whom is made below ; and Harry B., the subject of this sketch. Andrew Jackson Fleming was born in Belfast, Ireland. He is a graduate of Harvard university and is a noted writer on foreign politics, having served during the World War as a correspondent. At the outbreak of the war he was stationed in Albania, the location of the assasination of the Crown Prince of Austria. He was also in Russia with the American Relief Administration during the great famine. Mr. Fleming lives 440 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY in New York city. He married Miss Bertha Fish, also a writer. She served in France during the World War as a Y. W. C. A. worker. Harry B. Fleming attended the public schools of Seattle, Wash., and engaged in business in that city until 1906, when he removed to East Liverpool and established his present business at 424 Market Street. He owns one of the fine candy and soda shops in the city and has a well established trade. In November, 1920, Mr. Fleming was married to Miss Mary Kindsvatter of East Liverpool, the daughter of Carl and Elizabeth (Auchenshauser) Kindsvatter, natives of Germany. Mr. Kindsvatter is deceased and his wife lives in East Liverpool. Mr. Fleming is a member of the First Presbyterian Church and belongs to the Elks, Kiwanis Club and East Liverpool Country Club. He is a Republican. William Dolby is a veteran of the World War and ranks among the prominent young business men of Wellsville. He was born in East Liverpool, Sept. 24, 1895, and is the son of William H. and Belle (Beebout) Dolby. William H. Dolby, deceased, was an early settler of East Liverpool. His wife lives at Wellsville. To Mr. and Mrs. Dolby the following children were born : Bessie Fay, married George Stezel, lives at Lorain, Ohio ; Madge, married Albert Flote, lives at Wellsville ; Irene, deceased ; William, the subject of this sketch ; Adella, deceased ; Alice, married Claude Gregory, lives at St. Louis ; Robert and Harry live in Wellsville ; and Roland, deceased. After completing his schooling in the public schools of Wellsville, William Dolby entered the employ of the American Sheet & Tin Plate Company, with whom he was identified for 11 years. Since October, 1924, he has been local manager of the Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company. Mr. Dolby volunteered for service during the World War on May 26, 1917, and was sent to Camp Sheridan, Alabama. He was sent overseas and participated in the Argonne Drive of September, 1918. He was discharged April 9, 1919. On Nov. 24, 1920, Mr. Dolby was married to Miss Mary Deshler, who was born in East Liverpool, June 1, 1903, the daughter of Fred H. and HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 441 Mary (McKeever) Deshler, the former a native of Ohio and the latter of Scotland. Mr. and Mrs. Deshler live in East Liverpool and have three children: Mrs. Dolby ; Louis, lives in East Liverpool; and Raymond, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Dolby have a daughter, Mary Eileen, born Feb. 19, 1923. Mr. Dolby is a member of the Catholic Church, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Eagles, and is now president of that order in Wellsville. He has an extensive acquaintance throughout Columbiana County and is well liked. R. J. Shepherd, a successful merchant and prominent pioneer business man of East Liverpool, was born at Luray, Page County, Va., and is the son of Joseph and Carolina Rebecca (Bragington) Shepherd. Joseph Shepherd was a native of Virginia, as was his wife. He served throughout the Civil War with the Confederate army and was discharged with the rank of sergeant. In 1886 he went to England and settled on a farm in Worcestershire, where he died in 1924. His wife died in 1895 and they are buried in Yardley Cemetery, Warwickshire, England. Mr. Shepherd is the son of Joshua Shepherd, a native of Virginia, and a grandson of Joshua Shepherd, a prominent tobacco grower of the South. History relates that when William Penn conceived the idea of laying out the state of Pennsylvania, he went to England with his proposition and layed it before the king, who in turn appointed Joshua Shepherd on the commision to come to this country for that purpose. After completing his mission he settled along the James River. He later became a large planter and tobacco raiser and was one of the biggest tobacco growers in the South at that time. He died and is buried near Richmond, Va. R. J. Shepherd, the subject of this sketch, is a direct descendant of this Shepherd. To Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shepherd the following children were born: Augusta, the widow of Rowland Hall, of Birmingham, England, and she resides at Sutton, England. He was the grandson of Rowland Hall, the man who introduced postage in England ; Florence, deceased ; Alice, resides in Sutton, England; and R. J., the subject of this sketch. R. J. Shepherd was educated in the schools of England and attended Queen's College, Birmingham, England. He then spent four years and 442 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY eight months in Africa and later came to the United States and settled at Wheeling, W. Va. He was later connected with Swift & Company of Chicago as a sales manager and in June, 1901, came to East Liverpool, where he has since engaged in the meat business. Mr. Shepherd has an up-to-date place of business and an excellent trade. He deals in high grade meats exclusively. In 1908 Mr. Shepherd was united in marriage with Miss Loretta Delbrugge, of Wheeling, W. Va., and the daughter of Louis and Louise Delbrugge, both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd have a son, Rowland, born at Wheeling, W. Va., June 19, 1909. He is a student at East Liverpool High School. Mr. Shepherd is a 32nd degree Mason and belongs to the Shrine, Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce. Dr. J. Harry Birkett is a successful and well known dentist of East Liverpool. He was born here, Dec. 30, 1884, and is the son of Dr. Charles H. and Mary (Nicholson) Birkett. Dr. Charles H. Birkett, a leading dentist of Columbiana County, who has engaged in the practice of his profession in East Liverpool since 1878, was born at Rochester, N. Y., Nov. 24, 1856, the son of John and Mary (Morrison) Birkett. John Birkett was a veteran of the Civil War and a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. He died in 1914 and is buried in Riverview Cemetery, East Liverpool. When a small boy Charles H. Birkett went to England with his mother who was in ill health. She died in London, and is buried in Hagget's Cemetery. He received his early education in London and at the age of 17 years returned to this country and took up the study of dentistry. He is a graduate of the Chicago College of Dental Surgery, having taken post graduate work there in 1900. He has passed the state board both in Pennsylvania and Ohio and is a member of the Corydon-Palmer Dental Society, the Ohio State Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and is an honorary member of the Beaver County (Pa.) Dental Society, and the Odontological Society of Western Pennsylvania. Dr. Birkett is affiliated with the following lodges: F. & A. M., No. 315, Riddle Lodge ; East Liverpool Chapter R. & A. M. No. 100 ; Keramos HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 443 Council No. 95 R. & S. M. ; Pilgrim Commandery No. 55 K. T.; Life member Al Koran Cleveland ; National League of Masonic Clubs ; Life member of Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite 32nd degree of Cleveland; Honorary member of Pittsburgh Commandery No. 1 K. T.; Allegheny Commandery No. 35 K. T. North side, Pittsburgh ; Beaver Valley Cornmandery No. 84 K. T., Beaver Falls, Pa. ; Duquesne Commandery No. 72 K. T., Pittsburgh ; McKeesport Commandery No. 86 K. T. ; and Ascalon Commandery No. 59 K. T. Pittsburgh. To Dr. and Mrs. Charles H. Birkett four children were born: Dr. Lillian E., a graduate of East Liverpool High School and Pittsburgh University, is engaged in the practice of dentistry at Pittsburgh ; J. Harry, the subject of this sketch ; Olive M., married J. F. Fielding, a hardware merchant of Charleston, W. Va. ; and Willard N., lives in East Liverpool. Dr. J. Harry Birkett was graduated from East Liverpool High School in 1902 and from the University of Michigan in 1912. For several years he was associated in practice with his father, after which he established offices in the Little Building. On April 11, 1914, Dr. Birkett was married to Miss Hazel Hurst, a native of Wellsville, Ohio, and the daughter of William J. and Christina Hurst, both deceased. He was a Civil War veteran. Dr. Birkett is identified with the Coryden-Palmer Dental Society, Ohio State Dental Association and the American Dental Association. He is a Republican, a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church and belongs to Riddle Lodge, F. & A. M. No. 315 ; East Liverpool Chapter No. 100, R. A. M. ; Keramos Council, R. & F. M. No. 95 ; and Pilgrim Commandery K. T. No. 55. Noah A. Frederick, vice president of the Potters National Bank of East Liverpool, is a prominent and influential citizen of Columbiana County and a veteran of the Civil War. He was born in this county, Oct. 28, 1840, and is the son of Solomon and Amy Ann (Jackson) Frederick. Solomon Frederick, deceased, was a native of Fredericktown, Ohio, as was his wife. He was a miller by trade and in 1856 erected a large flour mill in East Liverpool, which he disposed of in 1868, and which later burned. He lived retired for several years before his death in February, 444 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY 1875. His first wife died in 1851, leaving the following children: Martha J., died in 1862, was the wife of Z. Smith, also deceased ; Jackman, died in infancy ; Noah A., the subject of this sketch ; Deborah Ellen, died in 1897, was the wife of Samuel Arbuckle, a native of East Liverpool, who became a prosperous farmer of Minnesota, and is now deceased ; Matthew E. ; and Mary E., deceased, was the wife of Henry Frederick, who lives retired at Hollow, Okla. Mr. Frederick's second wife was Sarah Craeton, of Columbiana County, who died in February, 1915. To them three sons were born : Curtis, died in infancy ; George C., died in 1897 ; and Thomas L., died in 1893. Mr. Frederick was a Republican and a member of the Disciples Church. Noah A. Frederick attended the public schools of East Liverpool and during the winter of 1860-61 he taught in the district schools. In August, 1861, he enlisted in Company F, 46th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, as a private. He was wounded Aug. 9, 1862, at Cedar Mountain, Va., and on that date was taken prisoner and sent to Libby prison. Later he was taken to Belle Island and paroled, after which he was returned to his regiment. He was engaged in the Battle of Gettysburg and at Chancellorville. He was discharged with the rank of second sergeant. In the spring of 1865 Mr. Frederick established a dry goods business at East Liverpool, which was later sold. He then engaged in the oil business at Island Run, Pa., and in 1868 with his father again engaged in the dry goods business in this city, which was continued until 1881. During that year he organized the Globe Pottery Company, of which he served as president until 1915, when the business was sold to other interests. In 1881 Mr. Frederick was one of the organizers of the Potters National Bank, of which he has served as vice president for many years. In 1864 Mr. Frederick was united in marriage with Miss Cynthia J. McCain, who was born in Allegheny, Pa., and a daughter of Joseph and Matilda (Laughlin) McCain, both deceased. She was reared at Smith's Ferry, Pa., and Liverpool Township, Columbiana County. To Mr. and Mrs. Frederick were born four children: Ella, born in 1865, died in 1897, and is buried in Riverview Cemetery ; Lu, born in 1867, married Dr. J. E. Toot, a prominent physician of East Liverpool, Ohio, and they have a son, Dr. J. Frederick Toot ; Joseph H., born in 1870, died in 1881 and is buried in Riverview Cemetery ; and Bessie, born in 1873, died in February, 1877. HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 445 Mr. Frederick is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and is past commander of General Lyon Post No. 44. He has been a delegate to practically every national encampment. In 1902 while entertaining his company at their annual reunion, he and his wife were presented with a silver loving cup by the members of Company F, 46th Pennsylvania Volunteers. In politics Mr. Frederick is identified with the Republican party. He served as a member of the local board of education for 21 years and is one of the organizers and president of the Riverview Cemetery Association. Mr. Frederick is a member of the First Presbyterian church, of which he has been trustee for many years, and he belongs to the Masonic Lodge. W. S. Fowler, who lives retired at East Liverpool, is among the prominent citizens of Columbiana County. He was born on a farm near Chester, W. Va., and is a son of W. B. and Anna (Pugh) Fowler. W. B. Fowler, deceased, was a native of West Virginia, as was his wife. He was a farmer and wool buyer and with King Dave Pugh owned a warehouse at Pughtown, W. Va. After coming to East Liverpool Mr. Fowler engaged in the grocery business until a few years before his death. Both he and his wife are buried in Riverview Cemetery, East Liverpool. They were members of the Presbyterian Church. There were five children in the Fowler family : John Q. A., lives retired at Steubenville, Ohio ; Richard P., lives retired at East Liverpool ; W. S., the subject of this sketch ; Joseph P., died in 1907, and is buried in Riverview Cemetery ; and Sarah E., married Peter Allison, both deceased, and buried in Riverview Cemetery. W. S. Fowler learned the carpenter trade after completing his schooling in the public schools of East Liverpool, and with his brother, John, purchased the Union Planing Mill & Lumber Company from McIntosh Brothers. After conducting the business for a great many years, it was sold to W. L. Smith of Wellsville, Ohio, and Messrs. Fowler became extensively engaged in the contracting business in this city, and were thus engaged until their retirement. Mr. Fowler was one of the founders of the Buckeye Club, which was organized over 50 years ago, and he has since served as treasurer. He is 446 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY also treasurer of the Buckeye Country Club and belongs to the East Liverpool Country Club. He is a director of the Community Bank and vice president of the Union Savings & Loan Company. Mr. Fowler is a Republican and a charter member of Elks Lodge No. 258. D. Frank Harding, a prominent young business man of East Liverpool, who is identified with the International Pulp Stone Company as superintendent, is a native of Ohio. He was born at Tippecanoe, Harrison County, Sept. 28, 1889, and is the son of Robert S. and Martha J. (Hicks) Harding. Robert S. Harding was born in Ohio, July 19, 1867, the son of Albert and Mary (Bean) Harding, both deceased. Albert Harding was a Civil War veteran. His son, Robert S., was extensively engaged in agricultural pursuits and was also a breeder of fine race horses. He was the founder of the New Castle Coal Company, which is now operated by his son. Mr. Harding died Sept. 15, 1919, and his wife, who was born April 6, 1866, resides in New Philadelphia, Ohio. She is the daughter of David and Mary (Parks) Hicks. Mr. Hicks was a Civil War veteran and a well known attorney of Tippecanoe, Ohio. He died in 1924 and his wife resides at Tippecanoe. To Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Harding three children were born: D. Frank, the subject of this sketch ; Jesse E., manager of the New Castle Coal mine, New Philadelphia, Ohio ; and Lillie, married William Walters, lives in New Philadelphia, Ohio. D. Frank Harding received his education in the public schools of New Philadelphia and when a boy entered the employ of the Tippecanoe Stone Company. He was later with the Smallwood Stone Company of Empire, Ohio, and in 1913 became connected with the International Pulp Stone Company, being in charge of the quarries at Empire. Three years later he was transferred to the East Liverpool quarries, of which he has since served as superintendent. The local plant covers 14 acres with a loading dock on the Pennsylvania Railroad. Large stones are manufactured which are used for the grinding of paper pulp and it is estimated that three-fourths of the stones of this type used throughout the world, are manufactured by this company. Their weight ranges from 31/9 to 10 tons each, and the quarry is electrically equipped throughout with shovels, HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 447 conveyors, etc. Mr. Harding has other extensive business interests and has been president of the New Castle Coal Company since 1906. In 1912 Mr. Harding was married to Miss Minnie Griffiths of Empire, Ohio, the daughter of Thomas R. and Margaret (Williams) Griffiths. He is deceased and she resides at Empire. Mr. and Mrs. Harding have three children : Mary, born in 1913 ; Robert, born in 1915 ; and D. Frank Jr., born in 1918. Mr. Harding is a member of the Methodist Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, Knights of Pythias, Knights of Malta, and Junior Mechanics of America. He is a Republican. John H. Burgess, who has served as justice of the peace in East Liverpool for 30 years, is a veteran of the Civil War and a highly respected pioneer citizen of Columbiana County. He was born in Cumberland County, England, Feb. 18, 1843, and is the son of John H. and Jane (Nicholson) Burgess, natives of England. John H. Burgess, deceased, brought his family to this country in July, 1849, and settled in East Liverpool where he followed his trade as a hatter. There were five children born to Mr. and Mrs. Burgess: Benjamin ; Anna, married Thomas G. Thompson ; William ; John H., the subject of this sketch ; and Susie. All are deceased except John H. John H. Burgess attended the public schools of East Liverpool and when a boy worked on the Ohio river between Pittsburgh and New Orleans. He ran away from home to enlist in the army during the Civil War and was a member of Battery E, Third Pennsylvania Artillery. When recruits were wanted for the navy he volunteered and was stationed on the gunboat "Brewster", which was sunk. After 11 months service in the navy he was returned to his company which was located near Petersburg. Mr. Burgess was one of two guards detailed to guard Jeff Davis when he was taken prisoner and he came on duty at 9 P. M. Jeff Davis asked the sentinel, Mr. Burgess to call lieutenant of guard to warm a cup of coffee, the lieutenant asked him why in hell he didn't drink it while it was warm. Mr. Burgess felt sorry for the prisoner, held the cup of coffee over a little lamp for at least one hour and gave it to Mr. Davis who drank it. After the close of the war in 1889 Mr. Burgess received a letter of thanks from 448 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Mr. Davis for his kind effort in his behalf. This letter has been widely published in various newspapers. After his discharge from the army, Nov. 10, 1865, Mr. Burgess engaged in the general mercantile business in East Liverpool and was one of the organizers of the West End Pottery Company. He became interested in politics and served as mayor of East Liverpool for four consecutive terms which is the longest period ever held by any one mayor. He was elected twice on the Democratic ticket and twice as a Republican candidate. In 1867 Mr. Burgess was united in marriage with Miss Caroline B. Peppin of Beaver County, Pa., the daughter of Gustave Peppin, deceased. They have four children : Nellie, lives at home ; John H., deceased ; Gustave, lives in East Liverpool ; and Maud, married Edward D. McElravy, lives in East Liverpool. Mr. Burgess is a Republican, a member of the Episcopal Church and belongs to the Grand Army of the Republic. He is held in high regard throughout the community and is an excellent citizen. Dr. William Blair Steele is a successful chiropractor of Wellsville and a substantial citizen of Columbiana County. He was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, April 18, 1881, and is the son of J. N. and Caroline (Johnson) Steele. J. N. Steele, who lives retired in Jefferson County, Ohio, is a native of West Virginia, as is his wife. They have lived in Ohio for many years, where he was interested in mining. Mr. and Mrs. Steele have two children: Dr. William B., the subject of this sketch ; and Bernice E., married Ira C. Vincent, lives at Brilliant, Ohio. After attending the schools of Brilliant, Ohio, William Blair Steele learned the carpenter trade. He was identified with the pottery industry for a number of years and in 1923 completed a course of study at the Palmer School of Chiropractic at Davenport, Iowa. Since that time he has practiced his profession at Wellsville and is located in the Perpetual Savings and Loan Building, with offices in suites 4 and 5. He has met with success. On Aug. 2, 1911, Dr. Steele was married to Miss Frances G. Jarvis, who was born at Tiltonsville, Ohio, in 1893, the daughter of Harvey and HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 449 Amanda V. (Hutchinson) Jarvis, natives of Ohio and Pennsylvania respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis reside at Tiltonville, Ohio, and have two children: Frank A., who is connected with the Ford Motor Company, Detroit, Mich. ; and Mrs. Steele, who is a twin sister. Dr. Steele is a member of the Christian Church, is a Republican, and belongs to the Junior Order of United American Mechanics of Martins Ferry, Ohio. He is a member of the Knights of Golden Eagle. Olen H. Dawson is well and favorably known in East Liverpool and is among the substantial citizens of Columbiana County. He was born at Smiths Ferry, Pa., July 26, 1880, and is the son of Job H. and Nancy (Fisher) Dawson. Job H. Dawson, deceased, was highly esteemed in East Liverpool, where he spent many years actively engaged in business. He was born at Smiths Ferry, Beaver County, Pa., and in early life was interested in the oil business. In 1887 he removed to East Liverpool and became a member of the firm of Hard & Dawson, furniture dealers, located on the present site of the Review-Tribune. After a number of years he engaged in the grocery business and later became associated with the W. A. Weaver Wholesale Company of East Liverpool. He died in February, 1912, and is buried in Riverview Cemetery. He was a life long Democrat, held many public offices, and served as safety director under W. A. Weaver, former mayor of East Liverpool. He was an active member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church and served as Sunday School teacher for many years. To Mr. and Mrs. Dawson the following children were born: Cora, married Harry Murphy, lives at Sebring, Ohio, where he is identified with the Saxon China Company ; Walter S., married Carrie Martin, and they live in Los Angeles, Calif. ; Olen H., the subject of this sketch ; Sarah E., deceased ; Dwight, married Anna Gillespie, and they live in Pittsburgh, where he is connected with the Bell Telephone Company ; and Marietta, married George Gonzales, lives at Lisbon, Ohio. He is assistant in the county engineer's office. Olen H. Dawson grew up in East Liverpool, attended the public and high schools, and was graduated from the Cleveland College of Pharmacy, now Western Reserve University in 1905. He was connected with the (29)V1