650 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY California, made quite a fortune in the gold mines there, and later returned to Pennsylvania, where he became an oil operator. Both he and his wife died at Salineville and are buried there. To Mr. and Mrs. Samuel S. Carnahan were born three children: Nellis H., the subject of this sketch ; Olive, a teacher of music, lives in Pittsburgh ; and Wilma, died in infancy. After completing his schooling at Salineville, Wellsville, and Akron, Ohio, Nellis Carnahan entered the employ of the American Sheet & Tin Plate Company, and in 1906 became connected with the Pennsylvania Railroad as an electrician. He has since been in this company's employ. On March 23, 1913, Mr. Carnahan was united in marriage with Miss Helen Orr, who was born at West Point, Columbiana County, June 11, 1894, and the daughter of J. B. and Anna (Custar) Orr, natives of this county. Mr. Orr lives retired at Wellsville. His wife died Dec. 28, 1908. They were the parents of five children: Harry, lives at Chester, W. Va.; Clement, lives at Wellsville ; Celia, married Leslie Conn, lives at East Liverpool ; Ralph, lives at Columbiana, Ohio ; and Mrs. Carnahan. Mrs. Carnahan is the granddaughter of James Orr, widely known tavern keeper of the early days in Columbiana County. The inn owned by him still stands on the Lincoln Highway near Lisbon. To Mr. and Mrs. Carnahan have been born four children: Margaret, born Oct. 6, 1914 ; James, born Jan. 28, 1916; Liberta, born Nov. 9, 1918 ; and Clayton, born April 16, 1925. Mr. Carnahan is a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is an excellent citizen and holds the high regard of the entire community. George Perry Williams. One of the esteemed business men of Columbiana County is George Perry Williams, treasurer of the National China Company, of Salineville. He was born in East Liverpool, Sept. 7, 1886, and is the son of Sylvester C. and Cora E. (Webb) Williams. Sylvester C. Williams, who resides in East Liverpool, is a native of Pennsylvania. During the early days he removed to East Liverpool and engaged in the cooperage business and later the pottery industry. He is now vice president of the National China Company, vice president of HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 651 the Kennelworth Tile Company, and president of the S. C. Williams Cooperage Company. Mr. Williams is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. and Mrs. Williams have two children: Myrtle, married R. W. Haines, lives in Canton, Ohio ; and George Perry, the subject of this sketch. George Perry Williams was graduated from East Liverpool High School in 1906 and began his business career as a bank messenger for the First National Bank. Since 1908 he has been identified with the National China Company. On June 28, 1909, Mr. Williams was married to Miss Ella Ross, of East Liverpool, born in Indianola, Iowa, the daughter of J. C. and Hattie E. (Gilmore) Ross, residents of Akron, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Ross are the parents of the following children : Ina, the widow of John Stottard, resides in Akron, Ohio ; Mrs. Williams ; Gilmore, lives in Akron, Ohio ; Mary, lives in Colorado ; and Bernadine, married Elmer Schultz, an attorney, lives in Akron, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Williams have a daughter, Bernice, born Oct. 17, 1911. Politically, Mr. Williams is a Republican. He is a member of the Methodist Church, and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, as a 32nd degree Mason, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Lawrence Boyd, a prosperous farmer of Yellow Creek Township and substantial citizen of Columbiana County, was born in Washington County, Pa., Aug. 30, 1867, and is the son of Presley and Nancy (Hanlin) Boyd. Presley Boyd, deceased, was a native of Beaver County, Pa. In 1872 he removed with his family to Columbiana County and settled on a farm in Yellow Creek Township. He owned 440 acres of land and was extensively engaged in the breeding of sheep. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd were the parents of the following children: F. H., lives retired in Washington Township, Columbiana County ; Robert, a farmer, lives in Yellow Creek Township ; Lawrence, the subject of this sketch ; Presley, deceased ; A. G., lives in Yellow Creek Township ; Agnes R., married George P. Clark, lives in Washington Township ; Lucinda V., married W. S. McBane, lives in East Liverpool Township ; Elva J., lives in Madison Township ; Ella K., 652 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY lives in Yellow Creek Township with her brother, Robert ; and George C., deceased. Lawrence Boyd spent his boyhood on his father's farm and attended the district schools of Yellow Creek Township. He has always been a farmer and owns a fine farm of 64 acres. Mr. Boyd was united in marriage with Miss Adda Boyce, of Yellow Creek. Township, the daughter of George W. and Elizabeth (McBane) Boyce, early settlers of Columbiana County. Mr. Boyce died in 1917 and his wife resides with her children. They had four children : Mrs. Boyd ; William F., died in infancy ; George, Yellow Creek Township ; and Helen E., married C. R. Hammond, lives in Madison Township, Columbiana County. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd have two children : Ruth, a teacher at East Liverpool; and George Walter, a student. Politically, Mr. Boyd is a Democrat. He and his family are members of the Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church and are highly esteemed in the community in which they live. Mathias Tolson, the well known postmaster of Salineville, is a member of a highly esteemed family of Columbiana County. He was born at Salineville, Feb. 27, 1877, and is the son of John A. and Elizabeth (Taylor) Tolson. John A. Tolson, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was born in Carroll County, Ohio, and -in the late sixties removed to Salineville, where he engaged in coal mining. He served for a time in the Civil War as a member of the 143rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Mr. Tolson died Jan. 31, 1914, and is buried at Salineville. His wife, also a native of Carroll County, lives at Salineville. Mr. and Mrs. Tolson were the parents of seven children : James A., lives at Salineville ; John A., address unknown ; Mary E., married Jason Goddard, lives at Salineville; William H., deceased ; Emmett, lives near Malvern, Ohio ; Mathias, the subject of this sketch ; and Fred, lives at McDonald, Ohio. After completing his schooling in the public schools, Mathias Tolson was employed in the mines from 1891 until 1909. During the latter year he was appointed postmaster of Salineville and served in that capacity until 1913. He was again appointed to this office in 1922. HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 653 On Jan. 17, 1901, Mr. Tolson was married to Miss Olive A. McPherson, of Washington Township, Columbiana County, and the daughter of James R. and Emma (Patterson) McPherson. There are six children in the McPherson family, as follows: Frank, lives at Salineville ; Lulu, married John Dustman, lives at Wellsville ; Mrs. Tolson ; Alda, at home ; Myrtle, married B. Illig, lives at Salineville ; and Erla, married Albert Goddard, lives at Salineville. Mr. and Mrs. Tolson have five children: Frank, Elmer, Harold, Paul and Olive E., all at home. Mr. Tolson is a Republican and a member of the Masonic Lodge. He is a public spirited citizen, who holds the high regard of all who know him. Fred Heldman, who ranks among the reliable young men of Wellsville, is a veteran of the World War. He was born in East Liverpool, July 31, 1896, and is the son of William and Margaret (McLean) Heldman. William Heldman is well and favorably known in Wellsville, where he is engaged in the meat business. He is a native of Germany and among the earliest settlers of East Liverpool and Wellsville. Mr. and Mrs. Heldman have three children: Margaret, deceased ; Fred, the subject of this sketch ; and Wallace, deceased. Fred Heldman attended the public schools of Wellsville and began his business career in the employ of the Stevenson Company. In 1917 he entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad, with whom he remained until August, 1925, when he became foreman of the Whitacre Boiler Shops Company of Wellsville, Ohio. Mr. Heldman enlisted in the United States Navy May 29, 1917. He served with the Submarine "07". He was graduated from the Seaman Gunner Class, Newport, R. I., and was discharged Feb. 21, 1919. On June 7, 1922, Mr. Heldman was united in marriage with Miss Ruth M. Jacobs, of Wellsville, born July 12, 1898, the daughter of Henry Jacobs, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history. Mr. and Mrs. Heldman have a daughter, Dorothy, born Sept. 18, 1923. Mr. Heldman is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and is affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is a Republican. 654 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY John Grafton, a veteran of the World War, is among Wellsville's well known young men. He was born here, May 22, 1891, and is the son of Harmon and Julia A. (Raffle) Grafton. Harmon Grafton was born in Wellsville, Sept. 20, 1866. He has been in the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad for many years and is a carpenter by trade. Mr. Grafton was married Aug. 11, 1890, to Miss Julia A. Raffle, who was born at Salineville, Ohio, Feb. 20, 1869. They have four children : John, the subject of this sketch ; Charles D., lives at Wellsville; Ralph, lives at Wellsville ; and Grace, married Jesse A. Payne, lives at Wellsville. John Grafton was reared and educated in Wellsville and after his graduation from high school in 1911 he entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad in a clerical position. He is now connected with the company's machine shops. During the World War Mr. Grafton served with Company L, 332nd Infantry, and was overseas on the Italian and Austrian fronts for 11 months. He was discharged at Camp Sherman, Ohio, May 5, 1919. On Sept. 3, 1919, Mr. Grafton was united in marriage with Miss Edna Marie Johnston, who was born at East Liverpool, April 12, 1895, the daughter of Hugh and Janet (Davis) Johnston, residents of Port Arthur, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston have four children: Mrs. Grafton; Robert, a World War veteran, lives at Houston, Texas ; Russell, lives at Houston, Texas ; and Aileen, lives at Port Arthur, Texas. To Mr. and Mrs. Grafton have been born two daughters: Dorothy A., born Oct. 3, 1920; and Janice Audrey, born Oct. 10, 1923. Mr. Grafton is a Democrat, a member of the Christian Church, and is affiliated with the Masonic and Elk lodges and the American Legion. John Cox, retired, is a veteran of the Civil War and an honored citizen of Columbiana County. He was born at Woodfield, Monroe County. Ohio, March 7, 1845, and is the son of Josephus and Clarinda (Forest) Cox. Josephus Cox, deceased, was a native of Monroe County, Ohio, where he spent his entire life. He was a miller and owned and operated one of the first mills on the Muskingum River. He also was a farmer and im- HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 655 proved a tract of 40 acres. He was a Democrat and a life long member of the Methodist Church. There were three children in the Cox family: John, the subject of this sketch; Hanna Jane, deceased; and Josephus Belmont, lives retired at Barnesville, Ohio. John Cox spent his boyhood in Monroe County and went to school in a log school house. He became interested in general farming at an early age and operated 80 acres of well improved land in Monroe County until the time of his retirement in 1895. He has since lived at Wellsville. During the Civil War, Mr. Cox enlisted as a member of Company D, 116th Ohio Volunteer Infantry and served throughout the war period. He was discharged June 26, 1865. On March 7, 1867, Mr. Cox was united in marriage with Miss Susanna Barnard, who was born in Monroe County, Ohio, Sept. 4, 1851, the daughter of Henry and Delilah (Hart) Barnard, natives of Ohio and both now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Barnard had eight children, as follows: Solomon, deceased ; Mrs. Susanna Cox, deceased; Catherine, the widow of Robert Dorff, lives at Shadyside, Ohio; William, lives at Newell, W. Va. ; Elizabeth, married Harvey Covert, both deceased; James and Henry, who met an accidental death at the same time ; and Sarah, deceased. Mr. Barnard served throughout the Civil War as a member of Company D, 116th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Cox, as follows: Mary B., married Clement Harmon, lives at Newell, W. Va. ; Rebecca Jane, married Samuel Wallace, lives at Wellsville ; Sarah Catherine, married George Hunter, lives in Belmont County, Ohio; Charles C., mention of whom is made below ; Oliver F., deceased, was a veteran of the Spanish American War, died in 1918; William Gibson, a veteran of the Spanish American War, lives at Salineville, Ohio ; Florence D., married James McGurn, both deceased; Lillie D., married Clennie Reed, lives at Wellsville, Ohio ; and twins, who died in infancy. Mrs. Cox died Feb. 28, 1890. and is buried in Monroe County, Ohio. Charles C. Cox, deceased, was a native of Monroe County, Ohio. He was killed in service during the World War, Sept. 26, 1918, and is buried in France. He had served with the army during the Spanish-American War. Mr. Cox is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. He is favorably known throughout the community and has many friends. 656 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Monroe Patterson, deceased, was for many years prominently connected with the financial and business interests of East Liverpool. He was born at Millersburg, Lawrence County, Ohio, Jan. 7, 1853, the son of George Patterson. After completing his schooling at Millersburg, Monroe Patterson engaged in teaching. His family removed to Ironton, Ohio, when he was 18 years of age, and he engaged in the contracting business there for five years. In 1876 Mr. Patterson came to East Liverpool and in partnership with his brother-in-law, Philip Morley, and Harry Dixon, organized the firm of Morley, Dixon & Patterson, manufacturers of foundry products. The plant was located at Fourth and Walnut streets. After several years Mr. Patterson became sole owner of the business, which has since been known as the Patterson Foundry & Machine Company. He served as secretary and treasurer until his death, Nov. 22, 1924. Mr. Patterson was also the founder of the Wellsville China Company. In September, 1883, Mr. Patterson was married to Miss Mary A. Thompson, of Smith's Ferry, Ohio. She died Nov. 26, 1921. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson are buried in Riverview Cemetery, East Liverpool. In 1923 Mr. Patterson gave to the city of East Liverpool a home for working girls, which is known as the Mary A. Patterson Memorial Christian Home. Patterson Field, a baseball field and community playground, was also among his gifts to the city. Mr. Patterson had extensive real estate holdings in East Liverpool and Mt. Dora, Florida. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club. Lawrence W. Patterson is a prominent and successful business man of Wellsville, where he is identified with the Wellsville China Company. He Was born in East Liverpool, Feb. 14, 1885, and is the son of John W. and Luella (Paul) Patterson. John W. Patterson, deceased, was a leading business man of East Liverpool for many years and one of the organizers of the Pioneer Pottery Company, which was founded in 1900. He was a Republican, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and belonged to the Masonic Lodge and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He died May 3, 1910, and his wife died March 9, 1915. They had two sons : Lawrence W., the subject HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 657 of this sketch ; and George Albert, engaged in the pottery business, lives in East Liverpool. He served throughout the World War with the 332nd Infantry in Italy. Lawrence W. Patterson was reared and educated in East Liverpool and has always been interested in the pottery industry. Mr. Patterson became associated with the Wellsville China Company as a member of the firm in 1920, and is decorating manager. On June 21, 1921, Mr. Patterson was united in marriage with Miss Esther Jobson, who was born at Latrobe, Pa., in 1893, the daughter of C. W. and Meta (Keepers) Jobson, residents of East Liverpool. Mr. and Mrs. Jobson have five daughters : Mrs. Patterson ; Meta, lives at home ; Letha, married F. M. Crawford, lives in East Liverpool ; Helen, a teacher, at East Liverpool ; and Grace, a student. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson have a son, Curtiss Wesley, born in East Liverpool, July 3, 1922. Politically, Mr. Patterson is a Republican. He is a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, the Masonic Lodge and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He and his family reside in East Liverpool, Ohio, at 806 McKinnon Avenue. They are well and favorably known throughout Columbiana County. William T. Lownds, one of Wellsville's enterprising young men, is a veteran of the World War and a member of one of Columbiana County's pioneer families. He was born at Wellsville, Dec. 13, 1895, and is the son of Harry E. and Alice (Hamilton) Lownds. Harry E. Lownds, deceased, was born in East Liverpool, and spent his entire life in Columbiana County. He came to Wellsville in 1886 and died Feb. 24, 1920. He was a Republican, a member of the Masonic and Elks lodges, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. His wife died June 24, 1901. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Lownds Ora May, deceased, was the wife of E. H. Ebeling, who now resides at New Castle, Pa. ; Harold, deceased ; William T., the subject of this sketch ; Joseph, deceased ; Harry, lives in Chicago; and Walter, deceased. William T. Lownds received his education in the schools of Wellsville and when a young man learned the machinist's trade. At the time of his father's death in 1920 he succeeded to his business as a barber (5)V2 658 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY and conducts a shop at 622 Main Street. Mr. Lownds enlisted in the navy during the World War on June 18, 1917, and was in service for two and one-half years. On June 23, 1920, Mr. Lownds was united in marriage with Miss Dora May Kinkade, who was born in Wellsville, Feb. 22, 1902, the daughter of James and Martha (Ridinger) Kinkade, natives of Columbiana County and residents of Wellsville. Mr. and Mrs. Lownds have a daughter, Wynette, born Feb. 29, 1924. Politically, Mr. Lownds is a Republican. He is affiliated with the Christian Church and the Elks Lodge. He is also a member of the American Legion. Price Schmidt is a veteran of the World War and one of Wellsville's enterprising young men. He was born at Gilmore, Ohio, Oct. 30, 1891, and is the son of Jacob and Louise (Geottman) Schmidt. Jacob Schmidt, deceased, was a native of Germany. At the age of 20 years he came to this country and settled in Ohio. He was among the pioneer shoemakers of Wellsville, where he spent a great many years. He died Aug. 29, 1901, and is buried in Spring Hill Cemetery. His wife, a native of Ohio, resides with her son, George. To Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt 11 children were born, as follows: Dorothy, married E. E. Alton, lives at Wellsville ; Jacob, lives at Lewisville, Ohio ; Carl, deceased ; Frank, a Spanish War veteran, lives at Wellsville ; Mary, deceased, was the wife of Warren Myler, of Wellsville ; 011ie and Harry, twins, live in Wellsville ; Maude, married Thomas Madden, lives at Wellsville ; Minnie, married William Curry, lives at Wellsville ; Price, the subject of this sketch ; and George, lives at Wellsville. George Schmidt is a veteran of the World War, having served with Company D, 135th Machine Gun Battalion, 37th Division. He was severely gassed and wounded at Ypres and was discharged April 9, 1919. Price Schmidt received his education in the public schools of Wellsville and when a young man learned the potter's trade. Since July, 1924, he has been in the employ of the American Railway Express Company at Wellsville. He was inducted into service during the World War on July 26, 1918, and sent to Camp Jackson, S. C. He served as a member of Battery C, 4th Heavy Field Artillery, and was discharged Dec. 10, 1919. HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 659 On Nov. 10, 1917, Mr. Schmidt was united in marriage with Miss Mabel Watson, who was born in Ohio, Jan. 25, 1899, the daughter of John and Hattie (Smith) Watson, natives of Virginia and Ohio, respectively. Mr. Watson died in November, 1904, and his wife lives at Wellsville. They had four children: Clara, married Cornelius Ryan, lives at Lakewood, Ohio; Walter, lives at Salineville, Ohio; Wilbur, lives at Wellsville; and Mrs. Schmidt. To Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt have been born three children: William, born Aug. 26, 1921; Thomas, born June 14, 1923; and Robert, born June 24, 1925. Mr. Schmidt is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and belongs to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He and his family are highly esteemed in the community and are reliable and substantial citizens of Columbiana County. Leonard J. Kinzel is a World War veteran and a popular young man of Columbiana County. He was born at Mount Alta, W. Va., Sept. 1, 1894, and is the son of John and Nancy (Younger) Kinzel. John Kinzel, who is successfully engaged in general farming in Beaver County, Pa., is a native of West Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Kinzel are the parents of the following children: Alma, lives at Detroit, Mich.; Anna, married J. H. Fultz, lives at Wellsville; Waldo, lives in West Virginia; Mildred, married Fred Beckwith, lives at Parkersburg, W. Va.; Leonard J., the subject of this sketch; Myrtle, married Roy Green, lives in Detroit, Mich. ; Lena, married Fred Workman, lives at Wellsville; Lewis, at home ; and Dean, died in infancy. Leonard J. Kinzel attended the public schools of West Virginia and spent his boyhood on his father's farm. He entered the employ of the American Sheet & Tin Plate Company when a young man and was later identified with the Pennsylvania Railroad for 14 years. He served throughout the World War as a member of Company I, 26th Infantry, First Division, and was wounded in action during the Argonne Drive. In 1920 he was employed by the B. & O. R. R. as a brakeman. In January, 1921, he was laid off and in June, 1921, began truck driving for the Windland Brothers of East Liverpool, where he has since been employed. 660 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY On Dec. 23, 1920, Mr. Kinzel was united in marriage with Miss Cecile Thomas, of East Liverpool, where she was born Aug. 5, 1898, the daughter of W. R. and Laura (Hollinger) Thomas, residents of East Liverpool. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas are the parents of nine children, as follows: Howard, a World War veteran, lives at East Liverpool ; Mrs. Kinzel ; Olive, married Robert Grafton, lives at Lisbon, Ohio ; Delos, at home ; James, lives in East Liverpool ; Maude, married Raymond Dunn, lives in East Liverpool ; Georgianna, Laura and Mary Jane, all at home. To Leonard and Cecile (Thomas) Kinzel two daughters have been born: Natalie, born Oct. 25, 1921; and Wanda, born Dec. 25, 1923. Mr. Kinzel is a Republican, a member of the Christian Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He and his wife have a wide acquaintance in the community and are favorably known. Daniel M. McIntosh, who lives retired in Madison Township, is a veteran of the Civil War and a member of one of the oldest families in Columbiana County. He was born on a farm, the present site of the Yellow Creek Church in Madison Township, May 6, 1845, and is the son of Alexander and Jeannette (Forbes) McIntosh. Alexander McIntosh was born in Scotland, as was his wife. When a young man he came to this country and settled on land in Madison Township, where he was extensively engaged in general farming. He later donated his land to the Yellow Creek Presbyterian Church and it was on this site that the church was built. To Mr. and Mrs. McIntosh 12 children were born, of whom Daniel M., the subject of this sketch, was the youngest. Two other brothers served during the Civil War. They were : John F., was killed in battle while serving as a member of Company I, 78th Regiment ; and William T., deceased, served as a member of Company B, 143rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Daniel M. McIntosh has spent his entire life in Madison Township and until his retirement was extensively engaged in general farming and stock raising. He served during the Civil War with Company B, 143rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Mr. McIntosh is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Grand Army of the Republic, being one of three remaining Civil War veterans in Madison Township. HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 661 James F. Means, one of Wellsville's enterprising young men, is a World War veteran. He was born in Putnam County, W. Va., Jan. 3, 1894, and is the son of Floyd A. and Minnie (Lindsey) Means. Floyd A. Means, of Wellsville, was born in Putnam County, W. Va. He has lived in Columbiana County since 1909 and is successfully engaged in the plumbing business. Mr. and Mrs. Means have three children : James F., the subject of this sketch ; Henry, lives at Wellsville ; and Lucy, married Fred Reese, lives at New Matamoras, Ohio. James F. Means received his education at Wheeling, W. Va., and has lived in Wellsville since 1910. He is employed by the McNicols Pottery Company, East Liverpool. He served in Mexico throughout the Mexican trouble as a member of Company B, 10th U. S. Infantry, and was also in service during the World War, having been a member of Company B, 110th Infantry. He was in active service in France for 22 months and was severely gassed and wounded. He was discharged Oct. 11, 1919. Mr. Means was married in France, on April 22, 1919, to Miss Andree Andouard, who was born in France, Dec. 23, 1894. To them have been born three children : Raymond, born June 18, 1920, died in infancy ; Madeline, born July 25, 1921; and Mildred, born Jan. 11, 1924. Mr. Means is a member of the Evangelical Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is a Republican and a public spirited citizen of Columbiana County. George W. Runyon, retired, ranks among the representative and influential citizens of Wellsville. He was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, Feb. 27, 1862, and is the son of Phillip and Elizabeth (Jones) Runyon. Phillip Runyon came to Ohio from New Jersey when a small child. He became an extensive grain farmer of Jefferson County and operated 425 acres of land. He was a Democrat and a member of the Methodist Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Runyon the following children were born: Laura, married Leslie Taylor, both deceased ; Louis James, deceased ; Renaldo, deceased ; John W., deceased ; Sadie, deceased, was the wife of George Abrams ; Reason N., lives at Ft. Wayne, Ind. ; Charles, deceased ; and George W., the subject of this sketch. 662 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY George W. Runyon received his education in the schools of Jefferson County, and has always been interested in farming. He came to Wellsville many years ago and engaged in the coal and ice business. Later, he conducted a men's furnishing business. Mr. Runyon was the first Ford automobile dealer in the city. He now owns a coal mine in Yellow Creek Township, but is practically retired. Mr. Runyon was married first in 1887 to Miss Carrie McGhie, who was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, Nov. 16, 1866, and died May 11, 1896. To this union three children were born: Clifford, born June 20, 1889, lives at Sugar Grove, Ohio ; Riley, born Aug. 11, 1890, lives at Wellsville ; and Hazel, born April 24, 1896, married Leland Miller, lives at Akron, Ohio. On May 14, 1902, Mr. Runyon was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Nickle, of Beaver County, Pa., born in March, 1865, and the daughter of Mathew and Margaret (Patterson) Nickle. Mr. Nickle died Sept. 3, 1904, and his wife died Nov. 27, 1867. They had eight children, as follows: John B., Thomas M., and David, all deceased ; A. M., lives at Grove City, Pa.; James K. and Mary, both deceased ; Mrs. Runyon ; and William, deceased. To George W. and Margaret (Nickle) Runyon two daughters were born: Isabel, born June 10, 1904, teaches school at Wellsville ; and Mary, born Sept. 19, 1906, died April 11, 1911. There are three grandchildren: Robert, Phillip and Charles Runyon. Mr. Runyon is a Democrat and a member of the Second Presbyterian Church. He is among the dependable and highly esteemed citizens of the county. Albert J. Freeland is among the progressive young men of Wellsville and a veteran of the World War. He was born at Wellsville, Feb. 4, 1896, and is the son of Cornelius and Emma (Boggs) Freeland. Cornelius Freeland was born in Roane County, W. Va. He has lived in Wellsville since 1895 and is identified with the American Sheet & Tin Plate Company. His wife, also a native of West Virginia, died May 30, 1925, and is buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Wellsville. To Mr. and Mrs. Freeland the following children were born : John, lives in Roane County, W. Va. ; Thaddius and Cyrus, live at Wellsville ; Samuel, lives at Lewis- HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 663 ville, Ohio, is a World War veteran, having served with the 83rd Division ; Myrtle, married Leonard E. McClure, lives at Wellsville ; and Albert J., the subject of this sketch. Albert J. Freeland received his education in the public schools of Wellsville and from 1910 until 1916 was employed by the American Sheet & Tin Plate Company. On July 26, 1917, he volunteered for service during the World War and was sent to Camp Jackson, S. C., and later to France, where he served as a member of the 18th Field Artillery Corps, Third Division. He took active part in several important engagements of the war, including the Argonne drive, and was discharged Aug. 26, 1919. After his return from the army, Mr. Freeland was identified with the Pittsburgh Electric Appliance Company for two years and since 1924 has held his present position as local manager of the Ohio Valley Oil Company. On Jan. 30, 1920, Mr. Freeland was united in marriage with Miss Elsie McFarland, who was born at Beaver, Pa., March 4, 1901, the daughter of Theodore McFarland. Mr. and Mrs. McFarland, deceased, were the parents of five children, as follows : Sadie, married Edward Herman, lives at Beaver, Pa. ; Theodore T., lives at Beaver Falls, Pa.; Anna, married C. E. Vanworsalle, lives at Beaver, Pa. ; Samuel, lives at Beaver, Pa.; and Mrs. Freeland. Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Freeland: Mildred and Dorothy ; the latter died Feb. 28, 1925. 1925. Politically, Mr. Freeland is a Republican. He is identified with the First Christian Church, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is one of Columbiana County's highly esteemed young men and has many friends. Harry O. Phillips, who ranks among the enterprising and well known citizens of Columbiana County, is a native of Pennsylvania. He was born in Butler County, Jan. 12, 1880, and is the son of Alonzo and Caroline (Lintz) Phillips. A complete biography of Alonzo Phillips appears elsewhere in this history. Harry O. Phillips received his education in the public schools of Wellsville and has been in the employ of the American Sheet & Tin Plate 664 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Company for 28 years. He is also interested in general farming and stock raising and owns 30 acres of good farm land in Madison Township, where he resides. On Dec. 23, 1899, Mr. Phillips was united in marriage with Miss Etta Yarger, who was born at Salineville, Nov. 27, 1877, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Dixon) Yarger, both deceased. There were 17 children in the Yarger family, six of whom are living, as follows : Samuel C., lives at New Castle, Pa. ; Margaret Jane, the widow of John Turner, lives at Salineville ; Harvey Freeman, lives at Medina, Ohio; Mrs. Phillips ; Armanda, married Isaac Fryman, lives at Wellsville ; and Mary, lives at Massilon, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips have two children : Margaret Anna, born Jan. 29, 1902, married Harry Conkle, lives at East Liverpool ; and James M., born Jan. 6, 1914, lives at home. By a former marriage Mrs. Phillips had two children, Emma E. Simmons, now the wife of Ray Brobst, lives in Akron, Ohio, and John, deceased. Mr. Phillips is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and is highly esteemed in the community. J. R. Mosby, a prominent citizen and successful merchant of Wellsville, was born at Jackson, Ky., Oct. 5, 1873, the son of Thomas J. and Marie (Wombell) Mosby. Thomas J. Mosby, deceased, was born in Westmoreland County, Va. He spent his entire life in the show business and for many years was connected with the Barnum & Bailey circus. He served as a colonel in the Civil War. Mr. Mosby met an accidental death in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1899, and is buried there. He was a Democrat, a member of the Baptist Church and a 33rd degree Mason. His wife, who was a native of New York City, died in California, Aug. 7, 1893. She was the first native born American woman to train wild animals and until her death was interested in the circus business with her husband. Mr, and Mrs. Mosby were the parents of the following children: Thomas J., deceased ; Frank F., lives in Buenos Aires, S. A.; George A., who was lost in the wilds of Africa in 1903 ; Jeff was killed during the Spanish-American War while serving as a first lieutenant of the 18th Cavalry ; J. R., the subject of this sketch Emma, twin sister of J. R., the widow of Harold Simmons, HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 665 lives in Manchester, Eng.; Rev. William, a minister of the Baptist Church, lives in Washington ; Marie, married L. C. Stevens, a ranch owner, Argentine, South America ; Samuel, deceased ; Charles, an importer, lives in China ; A. G., lives in South America ; and Robert, deceased. J. R. Mosby spent his boyhood in Kentucky, attended military school there and enlisted in the army. He served throughout the Boer War as a captain of Battery B, First Transvaal Artillery. After his return from Africa he went to New Orleans where he organized a fillibustering expedition against Colombia. After landing at Colon, Panama, he marched to Panama City with 85 men and raised the first flag of rebellion that gave the United States the Panama strip. He then took part in the rebellions of Nicaraugua and Honduras, returning to the United States, where in partnership with his brother he organized the Mosby Brothers Greater Shows. This partnership was dissolved the following year and Mr. Mosby was sent to China as a military adviser for the Chinese Republican military party. He returned to San Francisco in January, 1:306, reorganized Mosby Brothers Circuses and established three amusement houses in San Francisco. During the San Francisco earthquake, Mr. Mosby's business interests were completely destroyed. He spent several years in the gold fields of Nevada and later returned to San Francisco, where he was appointed military adviser partide liberal of Mexico. Mr. Mosby later became identified with the Frank Sells circus as manager, which position he resigned in 1909 to take an active part in the Mexican rebellion of 1910. In 1919 he came to Wellsville and engaged in the general merchandise business, in which enterprise he has met with success. His new store building at 18th and Commerce streets was erected in 1926. On April 8, 1920, Mr. Mosby was married to Miss Louise Mary Hiner, who was born in Cleveland in 1882, the daughter of Louis and Barbara (Joss) Hiner. Mr. Hiner settled in Wellsville in 1890 and was successfully engaged in business there until his death, April 8, 1917. His wife resides with Mr. and Mrs. Mosby. There were three children born to Mr. and Mrs. Hiner: Charles, lives in Cleveland ; Mrs. Mosby ; and Emma, married Thomas Kinsey, lives at Augusta, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Mosby have been born two children : J. R., Jr., born April 22, 1921; and Ilda Marie, born June 19, 1925. In politics Mr. Mosby is identified with the Republican party. He is a member of the Second Presbyterian Church. 666 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY George Fraser, an enterprising and progressive farmer and stockman of Madison Township, is a native of Columbiana County. He was born at Wellsville, Aug. 27, 1890, and is the son of Phillip and Elizabeth A. (McBane) Fraser. Phillip Fraser was a veteran of the Civil War. He was born at Wellsville and has spent his entire life in Columbiana County. He was a carpenter contractor during his active career. He and his wife are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Fraser had eight children, as follows : Daniel McBane, lives with his brother, George ; J. A., lives in Madison Township, Columbiana County ; W. M., lives at Bristow, Okla. ; Margaret, married Arthur Menough, both deceased ; I. P., a World War veteran, lives at Wellsville ; Jeanette, married William Gould, lives at Wellsville ; George, the subject of this sketch ; and Rev. Louis, a minister of the United Presbyterian Church. After completing his schooling at Wellsville, George Fraser went to Texas, where he was identified with the Texas Oil Company. He has lived on this farm in Madison Township since 1912 and operates 240 acres of well improved land. Mr. Fraser was married to Miss Jean Riggs, of Wellsville, the daughter of E. H. and Ella G. Riggs, natives of Wellsville. Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Fraser : Margaret Jean, born in 1922 ; and Marian Stewart, born in 1924. In politics Mr. Fraser is identified with the Republican party. He holds membership in the United Presbyterian Church, and the Masonic and Elks lodges and is also a member of the Farm Bureau and Grange. He is known throughout the community as a man of integrity and the Fraser family has always been highly esteemed in Columbiana County. William Anderson, a well known business man of Wellsville, is a member of a substantial pioneer family of Columbiana County. He was born in Yellow Creek Township, Dec. 18, 1862, and is the son of Andrew and Lucy (Nepper) Anderson. Andrew Anderson, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was a native of Yellow Creek Township and was a prosperous farmer and stockman of that section. He improved 160 acres of land at Little HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 667 Beaver Creek and a log cabin served as the first family home. Mr. Anderson was a Democrat, a member of the Methodist Church, and the Grand Army of the Republic. To Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, who are deceased, the following children were born: Edwin K., lives at Wellsville, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history ; William, the subject of this sketch ; Laura, lives in Wellsville ; Ica, deceased ; and Margaret, lives in Wellsville. William Anderson was reared on his father's farm, attended district school No. 16 in Yellow Creek Township, and at an early age engaged in the contracting business. Since 1890 he has conducted a business at Wellsville and installs machinery and boilers of all types. His son, Clifford, is associated in business with him. On July 21, 1887, Mr. Anderson was united in marriage with Miss Adelia McBane, of Pittsburgh, the daughter of Frank and Eliza (Graham) McBane, both deceased. There were five children in the McBane family, as follows : Mrs. Anderson ; Margaret, the widow of Osa Boughton, lives at Wellsville ; Olivetta, deceased, was the wife of Orville Daniels, Indianapolis, Ind.; Francis, a farmer, lives in Yellow Creek Township ; and Cecelia, married Jack Morgan, lives at Wellsville. To Mr. and Mrs. Anderson three children were born: Lester C., born Sept. 8, 1888, engaged in the dairy business, Wellsville ; Clifford, born May 30, 1890, engaged in business with his father ; and Ica Ulala, born Feb. 4, 1895, married William Quinn, lives at Wellsville. Mr. Anderson is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and is highly esteemed in the community. John A. Rose, who lives retired in Yellow Creek Township, is a native of Columbiana County and an honored pioneer citizen of the community in which he has spent his entire life. He was born on the farm where he resides, Jan. 21, 1847, and is the son of David and Christina (Haggart) Rose. David Rose, deceased, was a native of Yellow Creek Township and a leading citizen of Columbiana County during his life. He improved 1511/,') acres of land, built a log cabin, and for many years was extensively engaged in the breeding of cattle and the raising of grain. He died Nov. 15, 668 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY 1867, and his wife died Jan. 31, 1884. They were the parents of the following children: Dr. Hugh A., deceased ; Mary J., married A. McGregor, both deceased ; John A., the subject of this sketch ; Ellen N., lives with the subject ; Angus C. and David S., deceased ; and William, engaged in the real estate business at Warren, Ohio. John A. Rose spent his boyhood on the home place, attended the district schools, and at an early age became interested in general farming. He specialized in fruit farming and was also a grain farmer. On Dec. 5, 1877, Mr. Rose was united in marriage with Miss Catherine Hardie, who was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Feb. 4, 1852, and who died April 16, 1918. She was the daughter of George and Isabel (Fraser) Hardie, natives of Scotland and early settlers of Pennsylvania. Mr. Hardie died in 1878 and his wife died in 1859. They had two daughers: Mrs. Rose, deceased ; and Mary, lives in Cleveland, widow of Dr. John M. Fraser. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Rose, as follows: George H., born Nov. 18, 1878, a mechanical engineer, lives in Cleveland ; Christina Helen, born Aug. 19, 1881, died Feb. 4, 1920 ; Mary Isabel, born Dec. 3, 1883, died Aug. 16, 1919 ; and David, born April 11, 1886 ; an electrical engineer, lives in Los Angeles, Calif. He is a World War veteran, having served with the Third Canadian Battalion. He was in the army in active service for five years and participated in practically all of the important engagements of the war. He was seriously wounded and gassed. There are four grandchildren : Catherine S., Virginia G., Elizabeth and David John Rose. Mr. Rose has been a life long Democrat and has held every township office of Yellow Creek Township. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church and ranks as one of the dependable citizens of Columbiana County. Albin Lange is among the substantial pioneer business men of Columbiana County, having engaged in the general merchandise business at Salineville since 1878. He was born in Saxony, Germany, May 28, 1854, the son of Frederick and Gustleva (Lindner) Lange. Frederick Lange migrated to this country from Germany about 1874 and settled at Salineville, where he died in January, 1911. His wife died in 1885. Mr. and Mrs. Lange were the parents of the folowing children : HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 669 Lena, married Henry Phalmer, both deceased ; Zelma, died at the age of 18 years ; Amelia, married Louis Phalmer, both deceased ; and Albin, the subject of this sketch. In early life Albin Lange was employed in the coal mines of Salineville, where his family had settled. However, in 1878 he embarked in business for himself and had established one of the thriving businesses of its kind in Salineville, which he conducted until the time of his death Nov. 13, 1925. The business is now conducted by his sons, under the title of A. Lange. In April, 1876, Mr. Lange was united in marriage with Miss Tekla Jungwerth, who was born in Germany, Aug. 7, 1857, the daughter of Carl and Caroline (Franke) Jungwerth, natives of Germany. Mr. Jungwerth died in 1914 and his wife died in 1913. They had four children: Amelia, the widow of Gustave Fleisher, lives in Pittsburgh ; Albin, lives at Salineville ; Mrs. Lange ; and Minnie, the widow of William Scully, lives at Rochester, Pa. To Mr. and Mrs. Lange have been born nine children, as follows: Othmer and William, engaged in business at Salineville; Arthur, clothier, Salineville ; Walter, in his father's store ; Ella, married Frank Lewton, lives at Tiffen, Ohio ; Elizabeth, married John Hudson, lives at Salineville ; Edna, married Clem Devine, lives in Miami, Fla.; Mamie, married Paul Kerr, lives at Cornell, N. Y. ; and Mabel, at home. Mr. Lange was a Republican and a member of the Lutheran Church. He has always been esteemed throughout the community for his uprightness of character. Thomas H. Cartwright is among the well known and reliable citizens of Salineville, where he is identified with the National China Company. He was born in East Liverpool, May 3, 1883, and is the son of Alfred and Ada (Pierce) Cartwright. Alfred Cartwright was born in East Liverpool in 1861 and his wife is a native of Wales. Mr. Cartwright was one of the pioneer merchants of East Liverpool and was the second president of the Grocer's Association. Since 1910 he has lived in Canton, Ohio. He is a Republican and is affiliated with the Masonic order and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge. Mr. and Mrs. Cartwright are the parents of the following chil- 670 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY dren : Thomas H., the subject of this sketch ; Alfred A., an attorney, lives in Cleveland ; Emily, married Oliver Earl, lives at East Liverpool ; Leonard, lives in Canton, Ohio ; and Ada, married Harold Lyons, lives in Canton, Ohio. Thomas H. Cartwright spent his boyhood in East Liverpool, attended the public schools, and at an early age became interested in pottery. He is foreman of the clay department of the National China Company, Salineville, and is thoroughly competent in his work. In 1918 Mr. Cartwright was married to Miss Grace Philpott, who was born in Salineville, Jan. 6, 1896, the daughter of Edward and Leah (Finnegan) Philpott. Mr. Philpott is deceased and his wife lives at Wellsville. He was a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and the Masonic Lodge. There were three children in the Philpott family : Helen, married Harry Jarvis, lives at Cleveland, Ohio ; Mrs. Cartwright.; and Charles, deceased. Mr. Cartwright is a Republican and belongs to the Elks Lodge and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He has always been intensely interested in athletics and ranks among the ardent sport followers of this section. Lewis Pow Metzger of Salem not only ranks as a leading member of the Columbiana County bar, but is one of the prominent lawyers of northern Ohio. He was born in Green Township, Mahoning County, Ohio, April 25, 1873, and is the youngest of nine children of Abner and Sarah A. Metzger. The father was engaged in the stone quarry business, his quarry being located on the home premises. The city of Salem was the principal market for the product of his quarry. Lewis Pow Metzger attended the local district school and later was a student in the township high school which was located at Greenford. He was graduated from that institution in June, 1890. He was then engaged for a time in his father's stone quarry and la ter attended normal school at Canfield, Ohio, and for a short time attended Kenyon College. He taught school for several years and for a time was a teacher in the township high school at Greenford, where he had previously graduated. In the fall of 1893 he entered the Law School at Valpraiso, Ind., where he remained one year. and then completed his legal education in the law HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 671 office of A. W. Taylor at Salem, Ohio. He was admitted to practice in Ohio in June, 1895, and the following year became a member of the law firm of Taylor & Metzger, which association continued until January, 1900, when the partnership was dissolved. In 1905 Mr. Metzger became a member of the firm of Metzger & Smith, this partnership continuing until the fall of 1920 when the present firm of Metzger & McCarthy was organized. Mr. Metzger was first married in January, 1899, to Miss Jessie Pearl Baker, of Salem, Ohio, who passed away in May, 1900. One son, South Metzger, was born of this marriage, and is at the present time engaged in the practice of law in Chicago, Ill., with offices at 1125 First National Bank Building. In September, 1905, Mr. Metzger was married to Mary Annetta Farr, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Farr of Salem, Ohio. Mr. Metzger is a Republican and has taken an active part in matters political. Prior to 1900 he assisted in organizing the M. A. Hanna Republican Club, and was president of that organization for a number of years. In 1900 he was nominated and elected city solicitor of the city of Salem and was twice reelected to that office. In the fall of 1908 he was nominated and elected prosecuting attorney of Columbiana County and was reelected to that office, retiring in February, 1913. He is a member of the Salem Lodge of Elks, of which he was Exalted Ruler in 1899 and District Deputy in northern Ohio for the year of 1901. He is a member of a number of Masonic bodies, including the Shrine, being a member of Alladin Temple of Columbus. In addition to his active carer as a professional man, Mr. Metzger has ever been ready to contribute his time and resources to charitable and patriotic enterprises and insttiutions. He has been a member of the board of trustees of the Salem Hospital Association since its organization and is chairman of the executive committee at the present time. He is a member of the board of trustees and has been president of The World's War Memorial Building Association since its organization. He has always been actively identified with the various, campaigns conducted in Salem and vicinity for raisng funds and during the World War he served as chairman of substantially all of the numerous drives that were held. He is a member of the First Christian Church of Salem, Ohio, of which his parents and all the members of his family are members. 672 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Jay C. McKee, who ranks among the prominent young business men of Wellsville, is a veteran of the World War. He was born at Salineville, Ohio, Sept. 26, 1893, and is the son of William and Mary Elizabeth (Griffith) McKee. William McKee, retired, was born at Pine Ridge, Ohio, in 1859, and his wife was born in 1862. He has spent practically his entire life in the mines of Ohio and now lives retired at Salineville. To Mr. and Mrs. McKee the following children were born: Edward, deceased ; Robert, lives at Salineville, Ohio ; John, lives at Salineville, Ohio ; Bertha and William, both deceased ; Edna, married George Hood, lives at Salineville, Ohio ; Homer, lives at Salineville ; Jay C., the subject of this sketch ; Charles, a veteran of the World War, lives at Salineville ; Emma, died in infancy ; and Bert, lives at Salineville. J. C. McKee received his education in the public schools of Salineville and at an early age entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad in the capacity of clerk, which position he held until 1917, when he became employed by the McLain Fire Brick Company as a clerk. In 1920 he was appointed superintendent of the Colonial Works of this company, at New Salisbury, Ohio, and later became superintendent of the Buckeye Works, at Wellsville, which position he now holds. Mr. McKee volunteered for service during the World War on July 26, 1918, as a member of the Fourth Officers' Training School at Camp Gordon, Ga. He served six months as a second lieutenant and was discharged Jan. 19, 1919. On Nov. 3, 1920, Mr. McKee was united in marriage with Miss Ruth P. Ross, who was born at New Castle, Pa., Feb. 7, 1898, the daughter of B. J. and Maud A. (Phillips) Ross, residents of Wellsville. Mr. and Mrs. Ross have six children as follows : Mrs. McKee ; Sarah, mention of whom is made below ; Martha, was graduated from Dr. Kellogg's School of Physical Education, Battle Creek, Mich., in 1925 ; John, David, and Bert J., Jr., all students at St. Petersburg, Fla. Sarah Ross was graduated from the School of Journalism, Ohio, State University, and at present is telegraph editor of the Evening Independent News, St. Petersburg, Fla. She married Harry L. Porter, a mining engineer, who is now enroute to the Congo. Mr. McKee is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and a 32nd degree Mason of Lake Erie Consistory, Cleveland, Ohio, hay- HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 673 ing received his thirty-second degree in November, 1919. Mr. McKee belongs to the blue lodge and chapter in Wellsville, and is an ardent worker in this lodge here. He is a reliable business man of Columbiana County. Mathew DeTemple, deceased, was a veteran of the, Civil War and a representative pioneer citizen of Columbiana County. He was born in Germany, March 25, 1843, the son of Jacob and Hulma (Search) DeTemple. Jacob DeTemple brought his family to this country from Germany at an early date and settled in Buffalo, N. Y., later removing to Pittsburgh in 1851. The family then removed to East Liverpool, where Mr. DeTemple died in November, 1884. His wife died Dec. 28, 1849, and he is buried in the Catholic Cemetery, East Liverpool. Mr. and Mrs. DeTemple were the parents of the following children: Catherine, deceased ; Peter, deceased, was a Civil War veteran, having served with Company C, First West Virginia Infantry ; Anna, deceased ; Mathew, the subject of this sketch ; Helen and Elizabeth, both deceased. Mathew DeTemple was a small boy when his family migrated to the United States. He received a meager education in the night schools of Pittsburgh and at an early age was employed as a blacksmith. After the close of the Civil War he was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad and in 1874 opened a blacksmith shop at Wellsville, which was successfully operated by him for 20 years and worked at various places blacksmithing until his retirement about 1905. He died Nov. 11, 1925. Mr. DeTemple served during the Civil War as a member of Company C, 1st West Virginia Infantry, and during his second enlistment was with Company F, 84th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. On Feb. 26, 1865, Mr. DeTemple was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Baker, of Wellsville, born Feb. 6, 1848, and the daughter of George and Causia (Carps) Baker, natives of Wellsville. Mr. Baker was a druggist, well known in this section, and died while in service during the Civil War as a colonel of the Seventh Louisiana Confederate Army. His wife is also deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Baker had four children: Mrs. DeTemple, who died Aug. 11, 1922 ; George, deceased ; Sarah, married Eli Howell, lives at Colliers, W. Va. ; and A. C., lives in Wellsville, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. DeTemple were born 13 children, as follows : George and (6)V2 674 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Jacob, twins, deceased ; Harry, lives at Wellsville ; Ida M., married Oscar Steiler, lives in California; Florence, married Oliver French, lives at East Liverpool ; Charles, deceased ; Helen, married Dr. 0. P. Andrews, lives in East Liverpool ; Catherine, married J. E. Jobling, lives at Wellsville ; Mary, married George O'Hara, lives in Texas ; Thomas H., lives in Texas, served throughout the World War, and for a period of 14 years in the army ; Mathew, Maude, and William, all died in infancy. Mr. DeTemple was a Republican and held membership in the Episcopal Church. He was affiliated with the Masonic Lodge for 50 years and with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for 59 years. Mr. DeTemple was among the interesting pioneers of this section, where he has spent so many years. T. C. Tolson is an enterprising and successful business man of Salineville, where he operates a garage. He is a native of Carroll County, Ohio, born Sept. 18, 1856, the son of Joseph and Mary (Ashbrook) Tolson. Joseph Tolson was born in Maryland and when a young man removed to Carroll County, Ohio. He later removed to Columbiana County and lived at Salineville until his death. He was a Republican and a prominent citizen of his time. To Mr. and Mrs. Tolson the following children were born : Sarah, John, Kate, all deceased ; Mary, the widow of George Potts, lives in Washington Township, Columbiana County ; Joseph, and Lila, both deceased ; George, lives at Alliance, Ohio ; Daniel, deceased ; T. C., the subject of this sketch ; Rachael, married Jefferson Brown, lives at Salineville ; and Eva, married John Brown, both deceased. T. C. Tolson received his education in the school of Carroll County and began life as a miner at Salineville. He later became interested in the general mercantile business and until 1911 conducted a business on Main Street, Salineville. He has engaged in the garage business since Sept. 1, 1924, and owns one of the well equipped repair shops of the community. Mr. Tolson carries a complete line of automobile accessories and also has an oil and gasoline service station. On Aug. 26, 1875, Mr. Tolson was united in marriage with Miss Ellen Brown, of Salineville, born Aug. 12, 1858, the daughter of Peter and Jane (Barr) Brown, natives of Scotland and early settlers of Columbiana County. Mrs. Tolson died Nov. 10, 1922, leaving four children, as follows: HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 675 Della, born June 20, 1878, married John Sullivan, lives at Salineville ; Neda, born May 3, 1880, married George Boyle, lives at Salineville; Mervin J., born Dec. 1, 1883, engaged in business with his father ; and Orville, born in 1890, also engaged in the garage business with his father. He is a World War veteran. There are six grandchildren: Blanche Boyle, married Albert Seigler, lives at Salineville; Thomas Boyle ; Orville, John, William and Thelma Tolson. Mr. and Mrs. Tolson have one great grandchild, Wilbur Seigler. In politics Mr. Tolson is identified with the Republican party. He has held many township offices and is a reliable citizen of the community in which he lives. John J. Clark, who lives retired at Wellsville, is a veteran of the Civil War and a highly esteemed pioneer citizen of Columbiana County. He was born near Pittsburgh, Pa., Jan. 13, 1846, and is the son of Reuben and Elizabeth (Clark) Clark. Reuben Clark was born near Chambersburg, Pa., and was an early settler of Allegheny County, Pa. He was a cooper by trade and was thus engaged during his entire life. To Mr. and Mrs. Clark, deceased, the following children were born : John J., the subject of this sketch ; Reuben, lives retired in Pittsburgh ; Alfred, lives retired at Wellsville ; Elizabeth, deceased ; Fannie, married William Kiddy, lives in Yellow Creek Township, Columbiana County ; Maggie, married Silas Madduck, lives retired in Pittsburgh ; Alice, deceased ; Minnie, the widow of James Perry, lives in East Liverpool ; Adam, lives at Wharton, W. Va. ; and Wilson, deceased. After completing his schooling at Pittsburgh, John J. Clark was associated in the cooperage business with his father. In 1870 he settled in Columbiana County and seven years later was one of the organizers of the American Sheet & Tin Plate Company, with which he was connected until the time of his retirement in 1916. During the Civil War he enlisted twice and served with the 193rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry and later with the 61st Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. On June 29, 1870, Mr. Clark was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Kern. a native of West Virginia, born Oct. 17, 1852, and the daughter of John and Margaret (Schafer) Kern, natives of Germany 676 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY and both now deceased. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Clark, as follows : David J., lives at Canton, Ohio ; Lizzie, deceased, was the wife of Charles Harmer ; Nellie, married first to Benjamin Chroninger, deceased, and later married Harry Vandergrift, lives in East Liverpool ; Harry, lives at Wellsville ; Clarence, lives at Steubenville, Ohio ; and Charles, died in infancy. Politically, Mr. Clark is a Republican. He holds membership in the Methodist Church, the Grand Army of the Republic, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He has always been known as a representative citizen of the community. W. A. Weaver, president of the W. A. Weaver Company, wholesale grocers of East Liverpool, is among the influential and highly esteemed citizens of Columbiana County. He was born in Greene County, Ohio, March 24, 1856, and is the son of Louis and Mary A. (Johnson) Weaver. Louis Weaver, deceased, was a native of Jefferson County, Ohio. He died in 1868 from injuries received while in service during the Civil War, he was a member of Company A, 143rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry. His wife, a native of Columbiana County, died in 1921 at the age of 87 years. She was the daughter of William Johnson, one of the first settlers of Ohio and Columbiana County. He engaged in general farming and stock-raising and was a leading citizen of the community for many years. To Mr. and Mrs. Louis Weaver were born five children: W. A., the subject of this sketch ; Sarah C., married Mathew Galon, lives in Cleveland ; John S., lives in East Liverpool, where he is associated with the W. A. Weaver Company ; Hattie M., deceased ; and Minnie, married John Clegg, lives in Cleveland, Ohio. W. A. Weaver spent his boyhood at Salineville and began life as a newsboy in Cleveland. He later attended Richmond College and worked his way through, at the same time living at the home of the college president. In 1877 he entered the employ of the Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad Company and seven years later become associated with The Travelers Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn. Mr. Weaver has lived in East Liverpool since 1887 and during that year established his present business. W. A. Weaver Company are wholesale distributors of groceries HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 677 and confections and have territory in Columbiana County, Ohio, and joining counties in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Mr. Weaver is vice president and director of the Dollar Savings Bank of East Liverpool, Ohio. In August, 1876, Mr. Weaver was married to Miss Emma E. Berry, of Jefferson County, Ohio, the daughter of John and Barbara (Dietz) Berry, both deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Weaver were born three children: (1) Louis E., treasurer of the W. A. Weaver Company, married Miss Emma James and they have four children, William James, Sarah, married Carl McCutcheon, Robert Louis, and Richard Sterling; (2) Goldie M., died at the age of 30 years ; and Mildred, a well known teacher of music, lives in East Liverpool. Mr. Weaver is a Republican and in 1903 was elected mayor of East Liverpool on the prohibition ticket, serving one term. He is a member of the First Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and Kiwanis Club, the State Chamber of Commerce in Ohio and the Chamber of Commerce of East Liverpool and is associate member of the Gideons. James S. Hilbert is a leading citizen of East Liverpool, where he is successfully engaged in the real estate and insurance business. He was born in Liverpool Township, Columbiana County, Sept. 16, 1866, and is the son of Martin and Rosanna (Standley) Hilbert. Martin Hilbert, deceased, was a native of Alsace-Lorraine and his wife was born in Germany. He was brought to this country by an uncle, and lived at Steubenville, Ohio, for a number of years. In 1860 he removed to Columbiana County, where he spent the remainder of his life. He died in 1885 and his wife died in 1915. To Mr. and Mrs. Hilbert the following children were born : John, Mary, Anna and Montrose, all deceased ; Caroline, lives in Lawrence County, Pa.; James S., the subject of this sketch ; Agnes, the widow of Charles H. Connell, lives at St. Petersburg. Fla. ; and Anna, married Carl Upperman, lives in Pittsburgh. James S. Hilbert spent his boyhood in East Liverpool, attended the public schools, and at an early age learned the potter's trade. He was later associated with his father in the hotel business and after the latter's death formed a partnership with George H. Owen and Frank H. Croxall. This real estate partnership continued until 1908, at which time Mr. 678 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Croxall retired from the firm. Messrs. Hilbert and Owen conducted the business until the death of Mr. Owen in December, 1922. The business, now conducted and owned by Mr. Hilbert is known as George H. Owen & Company, and is among the leading real estate and insurance businesses in this section of the state. On Nov. 6, 1895, Mr. Hilbert was united in marriage with Miss Frances Earley, of Trenton, N. J., the daughter of James V. and Jennie (Tate) Earley, both deceased. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hilbert : Helen M., married James G. Davis, lives in Los Angeles, Calif. ; Standley T., associated in business with his father ; and Marjorie, a student in East Liverpool High School. Mr. Hilbert is identified with the Republican party in politics and is a member of the Catholic Church and Elks Lodge. He is a director of the Dollar Savings Bank, member of the Rotary Club, trustee of the City Hospital, trustee of the Chamber of Commerce and a director of the Country Club. During the World War, Mr. Hilbert was a very active worker in the American Red Cross and is now one of the executive committeemen. He served in this body as chairman of the Home Service Civial League and Nursing Section. He is a director of the Stubenville, East Liverpool and Beaver Valley Traction Company. He is chairman of the House Committee City Hospital and chairman of the Country Club. Mr. Hilbert is chief deputy of the board of deputy state supervisors of elections for Columbiana County. He has always taken an active interest in local matters and is a citizen of material worth to the community. Martin Kirkbride, retired, is a veteran of the Civil War and a reliable and highly esteemed citizen of Columbiana County. He was born in Monroe County, Ohio, May 24, 1846, and is the son of Daniel and Eva (Eddy) Kirkbride. Daniel Kirkbride was among the first settlers of Monroe County, Ohio. He was born in Ohio in 1804 and his wife was born in 1810. They had six children, as follows : Mary Jane, married John Barnes, both deceased ; Emily, married George Wright, both deceased ; George, deceased ; Martin, the subject of this sketch ; Isaac W., lives at Calcutta, Ohio ; and Hannah, deceased. Mr. Kirkbride died in 1851 and his wife died in 1866. HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 679 Martin Kirkbride spent his boyhood in Morgan County and attended school in a log house. He learned the carpenter trade at an early age and after several years removed to Monroe County, where he engaged in milling and coal mining. He spent some time in West Virginia and since 1920 has lived in Columbiana County, near Salineville. On Nov. 22, 1866, Mr. Kirkbride was united in marriage with Miss Emeline Little, of Monroe County, Ohio, born April 17, 1887, the daughter of Albert and Abigail (Daily) Little, the former a native of Maryland and the latter of Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Little, deceased, had four children: Mrs. Kirkbride, who died April 27, 1887 ; Henry, George and Nathan, all deceased. Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Kirkbride, as follows : Leander, lives at Hylandtown, Columbiana County ; Eva, married William Tice, lives in Jefferson County, Ohio ; Zora, lives in Columbiana County ; George, deceased ; Herbert C., lives near Houston, Texas ; Albert, lives in Jefferson County, Ohio ; Albina, lives at Martinsville, W. Va. ; and two children died in infancy. Mr. Kirkbride holds membership in the Christian Church. He is an independent voter and is identified with the Grand Army of the Republic. Robert C. Garrison, superintendent of the American Steel & Wire Company at Salem, is among the prominent business men of Columbiana County. He was born at Alliance, Ohio, July 5, 1876, and is the son of John C. and Anna (McCrea) Garrison. John C. Garrison, deceased, was a native of Pennsylvania, as was his wife. He was a farmer and an early settler of Alliance, Ohio, where he died in 1906. His wife is also deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Garrison had three children : Elizabeth, married Frank Billman, lives at Alliance, Ohio ; Charles R., lives at Alliance, Ohio ; and Robert C., the subject of this sketch. Robert C. Garrison received his education in the public schools and began his business career in the employ of E. H. Brosius, a grain merchant. He was later a salesman with the Hershey Chocolate Company for a short time and then became identified with the American Steel & Wire Company in Cleveland. After 24 years with that plant he accepted his present position as superintendent of the local concern. 680 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY On Sept. 12, 1900, Mr. Garrison was united in marriage with Miss Flora Van Druff, a native of Clark County, Mo. They have five children, as follows: Frances Elizabeth, married A. H. Lindquist, lives in Cleveland and has two children, Alex Robert and Albert Duane Aline, Robert, Winifred and Jean, all at home. Mr. Garrison is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, a 32nd degree Mason, and is affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Elks Lodge and Rotary Club. He is a public spirited and progressive citizen. Henry C. Hammond, one of Columbiana County's most prominent native sons and representative citizens, who lives retired at Wellsville, was born in this city, April 17, 1861, and is the son of Dr. John William and Sarah (Aten) Hammond. Dr. John William Hammond, deceased, ranked among Wellsville's most highly esteemed citizens, where for many years he engaged in the practice of medicine and surgery. He was born in Salineville Township, Jefferson County, Ohio, Feb. 28, 1830, the son of Thomas and Margaret (McDonald) Hammond: Doctor Hammond received his early education in the old log school house near his father's farm. Later he took an academic course under Rev. John Scott, at Steubenville. He assisted on the home farm for several years and then began the study of medicine under Dr. David S. Silver, by whom he was prepared for Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, and from which he was graduated in 1856. He then returned to Wellsville, where he spent the remainder of his life. He died Oct. 15, 1910, and is buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Wellsville. Doctor Hammond served throughout the Civil War as a captain in the medical corps with the 120th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was for many years surgeon for the C. & P. Railroad at Wellsville. Doctor Hammond was married to Miss Sarah Aten, the daughter of Richard Aten, of Wellsville. She died in 1877 at the age of 38 years. To Doctor and Mrs. Hammond were born three children : Mary, died in infancy ; Henry C., the subject of this sketch ; and Frances, deceased. Doctor Hammond was a devout member of the First Presbyterian Church. He was a Republican and a charter member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He was a large land, owner of this section and HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 681 owned 788 acres of property in Columbiana County. He had various business interests and was a director of the Home Savings & Loan Company. Henry C. Hammond received his education in the schools of Wellsville and attended Mt. Union College. He has always been extensively interested in fruit farming and at one time was the owner of 2,000 acres of land. One of his farms contained an apple orchard of 5,000 trees. Mr. Hammond lives retired on his beautiful farm in Yellow Creek Township. He donated Hammond Park to the city of Wellsville, and this tract of land contains 25 acres of the original Hammond homestead. It is among the beauty spots of Columbiana County and a constant source of pleasure and pride to the residents of Wellsville. In politics Mr. Hammond is identified with the Republican party. He is a member of the First Presbyterian Church and an honorary member of the Kiwanis Club. He is among the public spirited and valuable citizens of the community, in which he has spent his entire life. Daniel F. Nellis, of East Liverpool, is esteemed throughout Columbiana County as a prominent and successful business man. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Oct. 21, 1855, the son of Noah and Catherine (Frasier) Nellis. Noah Nellis, deceased, was a native of Butler County, Pa. He was a carpenter by trade and for a number of years was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad and later by the government. He died in 1896 and is buried in Wellsville, where he had located in 1868. His wife was of Scotch descent and a member of one of the first families of Wellsville. She was born there in 1830, the daughter of Daniel Frasier, who settled in Columbiana County in 1808. She died in 1906. To Mr. and Mrs. Nellis were born six children, as follows: William John, died at the age of 21 years ; Daniel F., the subject of this sketch ; George W., died Jan. 1, 1.912 ; Andrew McLeod, died at the age of 23 years; Euphemia, the widow of Royan Donaldson, lives at Lewisville, Ohio; and Nannie B., married Herbert Clark, lives at Elgin, Ill. Daniel F. Ellis spent his boyhood in Pittsburgh and at the age of 12 years removed to Wellsville with his parents. He followed the carpenter 682 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY trade from 1875 until 1893 and at that time organized the Union Planing Mill Company in East Liverpool. Twelve years later the business was sold and Mr. Nellis engaged in the contracting and building business. In 1906, in partnership with five other men, he organized the Buckeye Lumber & Building Company, which has developed into one of the leading industries of East Liverpool. In 1919 Mr. Nellis founded D. F. Nellis & Sons Company and they are building contractors. They are builders of fine homes and business blocks also. On Oct. 19, 1881, Mr. Nellis was united in marriage with Miss Anna Bell Hamilton, a native of Jefferson County, Ohio, and a member of an honored pioneer family of that section. She was the daughter of Thomas and Rachael (Ong) Hamilton, both deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Nellis were born four children, as follows: Jessie, died July 25, 1908, at the age of 27 years ; Paul F., associated in business with his father, married Beulah Wallover and they have a son, Wallover Hamilton Nellis; Harry H., vice president of the D. F. Nellis & Sons Company, married Pauline Clements, and they have a daughter, Betty Jane Nellis ; and Mabel Clare, married Edward C. Adams, lives in East Liverpool. Anna Bell Hamilton Nellis died April 20, 1914 and in 1921 Mr. Nellis was married to Mrs. Lavina M. Algoe, a native of Pittsburgh, Pa. Mr. Nellis is a director of the Potters Savings & Loan Company and the Potters Insurance Company. He is a Republican, a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Kiwanis Club, Chamber of Commerce, and Masonic Lodge. Mr. Nellis stands high in the community and is an excellent citizen. William Black, retired, is esteemed throughout Columbiana County as a substantial citizen. He was born in Ireland, in 1850, the son of Alexander and Margaret (Alcoran) Black. Both Alexander Black and his wife spent their entire lives in Ireland and are now deceased. They had five children: John, died in New Zealand ; Robert and Mary, deceased ; William, the subject of this sketch ; and Aaron, died in 1922. William Black was 18 years of age when he came to the United States. He settled at Salineville, where he was employed in the mines for 30 years. In 1876 Mr. Black purchased a farm of 160 acres in Washington HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 683 Township and retained it until 1922 when he deeded the farm to his four nephews and neices, further mention of whom follows. He has lived retired since 1915. Mr. Black has reared and educated four of his brother's children, having brought them to this country after their father's death in New Zealand in 1896. They are: Mary Ann and John, live at home ; Elizabeth, lives at Sebring, Ohio ; and William, lives at Hylandtown, Ohio, where he is engaged in the grocery business. Mr. Black has been a life long Republican and has served as township clerk and assessor for a number of years. He is a member of the Episcopal Church and has a wide acquaintance in the community where he has spent so many years. E. M. Peters, president of the Salem Finance & Discount Company, is a substantial business man of Columbiana County. He was born at Steubenville, Ohio, Feb. 27, 1865, and is the son of Charles H. and Ellen J. Peters. He was one of seven children. Mr. Peters was educated in the public schools of Sharpsville, Pa., where his parents took up their residence in 1870, his father being yardmaster for the Erie & Pittsburgh Railroad at that place. At the age of 17 years Mr. Peters became a brakeman on the branch of the Pennsylvania Lines and left this line of employment while yardmaster at Sharon, Pa. When 28 years of age he entered the employ of Hall & Company, blast furnace operators, in the capacity of bookkeeper. Three years later he was appointed superintendent of the Etna Furnace of the Atlantic Iron & Steel Company at New Castle, Pa., and continued in that capacity for three years, going from there to Uniontown, Pa., as superintendent of the Beeson Coke Works of the Stewart Iron Company of Sharon, Pa. In 1900 the Rhoades interest of Pittsburgh bought the Cherry Valley works, consisting of blast furnace, coke works and coal mine at Leetonia, and Mr. Peters became associated with them as general superintendent. Later, they bought the Fannie blast furnace- at West Middlesex, Pa., and the Penn Coke Works near Latrobe, Pa., and these came under his charge. About 1906 these interests became heavily interested in ore mines in the ore region and the firm was changed to the United Iron & Steel Company, and he moved to Pittsburgh and became secretary and 684 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY assistant treasurer of the new company. In 1908 the control of this company passed to M. A. Hanna & Company of Cleveland, and Mr. Peters then removed to Hamilton, Ohio, and became president of the Miami Iron & Steel Company, the Hamilton Otto Coke Company and the Hamilton Gas & Electric Company of that city. In 1921 he moved to Salem, and organized the Salem Finance & Discount Company, was elected president of that company and has continued in that capacity ever since. In 1887 Mr. Peters was married at Hermitage, Mercer County, Pa., to Miss Anna A. Lytle, the daughter of William S. and Margaret Lytle. To this union four children were born : Charles M., Gertrude A., Norman H. and William E. In politics Mr. Peters is a Republican. He has never held any public office except as a member of council at Sharpsville, Pa., in 1886. In 1924 he was elected president of the Salem Chamber of Commerce and served for two years. Mr. Peters is an excellent citizen and has an extensive acquaintance throughout the community. Harrison L. McCarthy. One of the well known and highly esteemed of the younger attorneys of Columbiana County is Harrison L. McCarthy, who is engaged in the practice of law at Salem. He was born at Akron, Ohio, Dec. 19, 1887, and is the son of George C. and Isabelle (Lighthiser) McCarthy. George C. McCarthy is a native of Ohio, born in 1857. His wife was born at Canton, Ohio, and died when 30 years of age. Mr. McCarthy was interested in the lumber business in Michigan for a number of years and is now retired. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. McCarthy: Josephine, married Otto S. Grove, lives at Ann Arbor, Mich.; Harrison L., the subject of this sketch ; and two children died in infancy. Harrison L. McCarthy received his early education in the public schools of Canton and Washington Township, Columbiana County. He attended Mt. Union College and after his graduation followed the teaching profession for several years. He taught in the schools of Washington and Wayne Townships and at Columbiana and Leetonia, being principal of the latter high school during the years of 1913 and 1914. In 1915 Mr. McCarthy entered the Law School of the University of Michigan, from HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 685 which he received his degree in 1917. He practiced at Lisbon the following year, then removed to Youngstown, Ohio, and in October, 1920, located in Salem. On June 24, 1914, Mr. McCarthy was united in marriage with Miss Lulu S. Morgan, of Leetonia, the daughter of Emmet E. and Ida Morgan, residents of Leetonia. Mrs. McCarthy is a graduate of Mt. Union College. There are three children in the McCarthy family : Robert M., born Feb. 14, 1916 ; Harry Emmet, born June 24, 1917 ; and Jean Frances, born July 9, 1919. Mr. McCarthy holds membership in the Salem Presbyterian Church, Masonic Lodge and Shrine, Knights of Pythias, Eagles, Moose and Elks Lodges, Kiwanis Club, Salem Country Club, Salem Golf Club, the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and the Phi Alpha Delta Law fraternity. He was village solicitor of Leetonia, Ohio, 1918-1921. He is a Republican and in 1922 ran for state representative, but was defeated by a small margin. Dr. Andrew W. Schiller is a prominent physician and surgeon of Salem, where he has been successfully engaged in the practice of his profession since 1893. He was born in Mahoning County, Ohio, July 27, 1860, and is the son of Israel and Eleanor (Hahn) Schiller. Israel Schiller was a native of Germany and his wife was born in Bedford County, Pa. He was an early settler of Mahoning County, Ohio, where he successfully followed general farming for many years. He died at the age of 83 years and his wife died at the age of 83 years. They had 12 children, of whom A. W., the subject of this sketch, was the youngest. Dr. A. W. Schiller received his early education in the district schools and in 1882 was graduated from the School of Medicine at Western Reserve University, Cleveland. He was established in practice at Greenford, Ohio, until 1893, when he removed to Salem. On May 2, 1883, Dr. Schiller was united in marriage with Miss Atta Z. Flickinger, of North Lime, Ohio, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Flickinger, both deceased. To them three children were born: Arthur William, lives at Gary, Ind. ; Edna Irene, married Ralph Campbell, a prominent attorney of Salem ; and Roy L., a graduate of Western Reserve 686 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY University, Cleveland, now engaged in the practice of law in Salem. He married Miss Martha Holmes, who is now deceased. Dr. Schiller is a Democrat, a member of the Presbyterian Church. Knights of Pythias and Elks Lodge. He is a man who has met with uniform success in his profession and is highly esteemed. Dr. Joseph M. Cartwright is a successful dentist of East Liverpool, where he has practiced his profession since 1899. He was born in this city, May 31, 1873, and is the grandson of Joseph and Elizabeth Cartwright. Joseph Cartwright was born in England, as was his wife. He came to the United States at the age of 20 years and settled in East Liverpool, where he engaged in the pottery business until his death in 1888. His wife died in 1895 and they are buried in East Liverpool. Joseph M., the subject of this sketch, was their only grandson. Joseph M. Cartwright was reared in East Liverpool and after completing his schooling here attended Bethany College, West Virginia, and the Dental College, University of Michigan. After receiving his degree in 1899 he immediately began the practice of his profession in East Liverpool. He is skilled in his work and has an extensive practice. On Feb. 2, 1904, Dr. Cartwright was united in marriage with Miss Mary Adams, the daughter of Harry W. and Mary (Timmons) Adams, natives of Ohio and both now deceased. Doctor and Mrs. Cartwright have a son, Joseph B., born in June, 1914. Doctor Cartwright is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, the Masonic Lodge and the Rotary Club. Harry Chappell, who is successfully engaged in the real estate business at Salem, is among the prominent citizens of Columbiana County. He was born at Washingtonville, Ohio, May 25, 1886, and is the son of Henry and Eliza A. (Senior) Chappell. Henry Chappell was born at Hammondsville, Ohio, Dec. 28, 1859. He followed mining until 1915, when he removed to Salem. He has since been connected with the Mullins Company of this city. Mr. Chappell and his HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 687 wife were the parents of 14 children, 10 of whom are living, as follows : Hoobler Luella, lives at Salem; Harry, the subject of this sketch ; Mrs. Harriet Abblett, lives at Leetonia, Ohio ; Elizabeth McCartney, lives at Youngstown, Ohio ; Mary Reeves, lives at Salem; Lottie Burcaw, lives in Cleveland ; Charles M., lives at Salem ; Joseph M., lives at Salem ; Hazel Segesman, lives at Salem ; and Lela, lives at Youngstown, Ohio. Harry Chappell attended the public schools and when a boy of 13 years began working in the coal mines of Washingtonville. Later, he removed to Cleveland, where he became interested in the insurance business and in 1913 he located in Salem. Mr. Chappell was connected with the Mullins Body Corporation of this city until 1920, and has since conducted a real estate business on Main Street. On Aug. 19, 1910, Mr. Chappell married Miss Margaret Steffel, of Salem, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Blind) Steffel, residents of this city. They have a daughter, Ruth Margaret, born May 21, 1911, now a high school student. Mr. Chappell is a dependable citizen and his family stands high in the community. H. E. Gleckler, the well known justice of the peace of Salem, is among Columbiana County's well known young business men. He was born Jan. 20, 1887, and is a son of Ephriam and Anna (Snyder) Gleckler. Ephriam Gleckler was born in Beaver Township, Mahoning County, Ohio, March 9, 1847. During his active career he followed general farming. He retired from business in 1921 and moved to Salem where he now resides. He is a member of the Lutheran Church. Mrs. Gleckler was born July 6, 1850, in East Lewistown, Ohio. She died July 13, 1922, and is buried in Columbiana cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Gleckler had three children : Alice, married David Whitcomb, resides at North Georgetown, Ohio ; Lambert L., a farmer, lives in Beaver Township ; and H. E., the subject of this sketch. H. E. Gleckler was educated in the district schools of Beaver Township, Columbiana High School, after which he took a business course at Hall's Business College, Youngstown, Ohio. He then entered the employ of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad offices, and later served six years in the 688 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY offices of the Carnegie Steel Company. For three years he was teller with the City Trust & Savings Bank of Youngstown. He returned to Salem and was associated in business with L. R. Wilson in the furniture business until 1917. In October, 1917, Mr. Gleckler enlisted for a service in the World War and was sent to Camp Sherman, from which place he sailed for France with the War Risk Bureau. He served overseas eight months, being discharged in 1919. Following the close of the war Mr. Gleckler located at Salem embarking in the real estate business. On Jan. 1, 1922, he was elected justice of the peace, which office he has since held. Mr. Gleckler is a Democrat and a member of the Lutheran Church. He belongs to the American Legion of which he has been treasurer for three years past. Frank L. Custer, who is successfully engaged in general farming in Yellow Creek Township, is a native of Ohio. He was born at West Point, Ohio, Jan. 12, 1874, and is the son of Henry and Lucy (Hamilton) Custer. Henry Custer, deceased, was a pioneer settler of West Point, Ohio. He was a building contractor and also served as road supervisor for a number of years. He was a Democrat and a member of the Presbyterian Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Custer the following children were born : Anna, deceased, was the wife of J. B. Orr, lives at Wellsville ; Florence, married Arthur Burbick, both deceased ; Kate, married Al Crawbaugh, lives at Wellsville ; Eva, married John Cannon, lives at Lisbon, Ohio ; Alice, married Frank Chamberlin, lives at Elkton, Ohio ; Frank L., the subject of this sketch ; Edward, lives at West Point, Ohio ; and Roy, a farmer, West Point. Both Mr. and Mrs. Custer are buried in Madison Church Cemetery, West Point. Frank L. Custer was reared and educated at West Point, and when a young man learned the stone and mason trade. In 1904 he engaged in the contracting business at Wellsville, but ten years later retired from that line of work and purchased his present farm in Yellow Creek Township. He owns 50 acres of well improved land. Mr. Custer is identified with the Republican party in politics and is a member of the Presbyterian Church. He is also affiliated with the Masonic order. He is held in high regard throughout the entire community and is an excellent citizen. HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 689 R. L. Smith is a well known and highly esteemed business man of Salem, where he is secretary and treasurer of the Famous Dairy Company. He was born at Mt. Union, Pa., April 15, 1886, and is the son of Newton and Elizabeth (Bradley) Smith. Newton Smith, deceased, was a native of Pennsylvania. He was born in 1853 and died in 1921. He followed railroading during his entire life and at the time of his death was an engineer. His wife lives in Washington, D. C. To Mr. and Mrs. Smith the following children were born: N. L., lives at Turtle Creek, Pa.; Mrs. Grace Smith, lives at Youngstown, Ohio ; R. L., the subject of this sketch ; and L. R., lives in New Jersey. R. L. Smith attended the public schools and spent his boyhood in Pennsylvania. At the age of 18 years he learned the machinist's trade and was employed in Pittsburgh for a number of years. He later attended Pennsylvania State College. Mr. Smith has been interested in the dairy business for a number of years and for a time operated the Alphalpha Hill Jersey Farm. In 1921 he organized the Famous Dairy Company at Salem, which is one of the leading and most modern dairies in this section of the state. They are also ice cream manufacturers. On Jan. 1, 1910, Mr. Smith was united in marriage with Miss Minnie Ella Covert, of Mt. Union, Pa., the daughter of G. W. and Della (Cutshall) Covert. They have a son, Lionel R. Smith. Politically, Mr. Smith is a Republican. He and his wife hold membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church and is a substantial citizen of Columbian County. Charles Bonsall, who lives in Salem, is a veteran of the Civil War and one of Columbiana County's most honored pioneer citizens. He was born in Green Township, Mahoning County, Ohio, Nov. 19, 1839, the son of Daniel and Martha (Sharp) Bonsall. Daniel Bonsall was born in Chester County, Pa. He was among the first settlers of Mahoning County, Ohio, where he located in 1810. He operated 160 acres of land which he sold in 1852. He engaged in general farming and stock raising during his entire life and in 1864 located in Salem, where he died. He was a member of the Progressive Hickside Quacker Church, being one of its founders. His wife, who died in 1841, was the daughter of Joel Sharp, who settled near Salem in 1800. The (7)V2 690 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Bonsall: Joel Sharp, one of the founders of the Buckeye Engine Company, Salem, now deceased ; Rebecca, died in 1860, was the wife of Francis Galbraith ; Deborah, married William French, deceased ; Thomas, deceased ; Charles, the subject of this sketch ; and Sarah Bailey, deceased. Charles Bonsall spent his boyhood on his father's farm and received his education in the district schools, Salem High School, and Athens College, Albany, Ohio. At the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted in Company C, 3rd Kansas Independent Volunteers. He was in service for four and one-half years, after which he entered the employ of the Buckeye Engine Company. Mr. Bonsall was identified with this concern for 33 years. He also had various other business interests and was the founder of the American Worker, a local newspaper. He was an expert accountant and for a number of years was in charge of the books of the Pennsylvania Vacuum Tire Company, Tescher & Mead Company, and the Automatic Telephone Company of Rochester, Pa. Mr. Bonsall has served as justice of the peace of Salem since 1920. On Dec. 5, 1866, Mr. Bonsall was married in Salem to Miss Rachel P. Pennock. To them were born four children: Homer, died in 1876 ; Florence S., married Andrew Hopkins, lives at Massillon, Ohio ; Herbert, lives at home ; and Vera, married Russell Courtney, engaged in the automobile business at Salem. The Bonsall family is well known throughout Columbiana County and representative of the best citizenship of the community. James Christie, deceased, was well known and highly esteemed in Salem, where he was identified with the Silver Manufacturing Company for 42 years. He was a native of Scotland, born Oct. 8, 1862, and the son of William and Elizabeth (Williamson) Christie. William Christie spent his entire life in Scotland and is now deceased. He was a farmer. There were 12 children in the Christie family, only one of whom are now living: Andrew, who lives in Scotland. James Christie was reared and educated in his native land and at the age of 21 years came to this country. He settled in Canada for a short time, after which he located in Salem, where he became connected HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 691 with the Salem & Deming Manufacturing Company as a blacksmith. Mr. Christie remained in the employ of this company continuously from that time until his death, Aug. 2, 1925. The firm is now known as the Silver Manufacturing Company. He was foreman of the blacksmith and structural steel departments and was one of the company's trusted and capable employees. Mr. Christie was married in 1889 to Miss Sarah Karr, of Scotland, who came to this country at the age of 23 years in 1882. She is the daughter of John and Mary (Campbell) Karr, both deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Christie were born three children: Elizabeth, married George Shasteen, lives at Salem ; Mary, married Mont Calladine, lives at Warren, Ohio ; and George N., lives at Salem, where he was employed by the Silver Manufacturing Company. Mr. Christie was a member of the Presbyterian Church and was affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. John Stratton, manager of the Peoples Lumber Company, is among the substantial and well known citizens of Salem. He was born in this city, Aug. 29, 1881, and is the son of Lewis and Elizabeth (Haldeman) Stratton. Lewis Stratton, deceased, was a prominent business man of Salem during his life. He was born in this county in 1836 and spent his entire life in this community. Mr. Stratton was a building contractor and met with success in his work. He died in 1918 and is buried in Hope Cemetery, Salem. His wife, a native of Rochester, Ohio, resides in Salem and is 83 years of age. To Mr. and Mrs. Stratton were born five children, as follows: Ella, deceased ; Alphretta, the widow of C. F. Halderman, lives with her mother ; Lucy, died at the age of 16 years ; John, the subject of this sketch ; and one child died in infancy. After completing his schooling, John Stratton learned the carpenter trade and was associated with his father until 1916, at which time he went to Sebring, Ohio, where he took charge of a lumber yard, owned by the Peoples Lumber Company. They have yards at Salem, Columbiana, Sebring, and Ravenna, Ohio, and rank among the largest lumber dealers in the state of Ohio. J. C. Devine of Alliance is president of the company, 692 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY A. M. Wilhelm of Salem is secretary and treasurer and John Stratton of Salem is general manager. Mr. Stratton was married, Dec. 24, 1901, to Miss Mary Garthwaite, of Leetonia, Ohio, the daughter of Harry and Catherine (Helt) Garthwaite. Mr. Garthwaite is deceased and his wife lives at Leetonia. To Mr. and Mrs. Stratton have been born two children: Lewis R., associated with the Mullins Body Corporation, Salem, married Miss Alice Kloss, of Canton, Ohio ; and Catherine Elizabeth, lives at home. Mr. Stratton holds membership in the Episcopal Church and the Masonic and Elks lodges. He is a Republican and a citizen of whom the community is proud. W. J. Wark, proprietor of Wark's Faultless Dry Cleaning Company, Salem, ranks among the prominent and successful business men of Columbiana County. He was born at Tiona, Pa., June 10, 1884. the son of W. S. and Mary (Austin) Wark. W. S. Wark was born in Ireland and came to this country when 25 years of age. He was interested in the oil business until his retirement a number of years ago. He now resides at Long Beach, Calif., but still has a number of real estate and business interests. Mr. Wark is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge. His wife died in 1891. They had three sons : W. J., the subject of this sketch ; Robert, lives at Marietta, Ohio ; and Stephen, deceased. W. J. Wark spent his boyhood at Marietta, Ohio, attended the public schools and in 1910 engaged in the dry cleaning business at Lorain, Ohio, where he remained until 1915. He has since been located at Salem. The Wark Faultless Dry Cleaning Company, one of the largest establishments of its kind in the state, employs approximately 15 people and operates three trucks. The company renders high class service at reasonable prices and in connection with the dry cleaning department, carries on a general dyeing and repair business. Mr. Wark was married on Oct. 24, 1903 to Miss Eurinia Pickens of Marietta, Ohio, and they have three children: Mildred, deceased ; Elsie, a graduate of Salem High School, now a student at Penn Hall School, Chambersburg, Pa. ; and William Lee, born in 1921. HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 693 The Wark family holds membership in the Methodist Church and Mr. Wark is a member of the Salem Country Club, Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce. He is a 32nd degree Mason and belongs to Al Koran Shrine, Cleveland. F. G. Harris is a progressive business man of Salem, where he is local agent for the Buick automobile. He was born in this city, March 25, 1880, and is the son of C. W. and Mariah (Greenawalt) Harris. A complete sketch of C. W. Harris appears elsewhere in this history. After completing his schooling at Salem, F. G. Harris entered the employ of the Westinghouse Electric Company. He was later connected with the Buckeye Engine Company and in 1907 established the Harris Manufacturing Company, which he has since conducted. Mr. Harris is also engaged in the automobile business and has one of the finest and most up-to-date garages in the city. He conducts a long distance trucking service, specializing in commercial work. On June 8, 1910, Mr. Harris was united in marriage with Miss Grace McConnell, of Salem, the daughter of W. J. and Jennie (Jones) McConnell. They have no children. Mr. Harris is a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Elks Lodge, Salem Country Club, Chamber of Commerce, and Rotary Club. He is a Republican and one of Columbiana County's far-sighted business men. Dr. O. A. Rhodes, capable physician and surgeon of Salem, is a native of Pennsylvania. He was born at West Sunbury, Pa., Nov. 11, 1861, the son of Albert B. and Phenamy Rhodes. Albert B. Rhodes, deceased, was a native of Williamsburg, Pa., and the son of Peter Rhodes, also of Pennsylvania. Albert B. Rhodes was a merchant during his life, the greater part of which was spent at West Sunbury, Pa. He was a hardware merchant. Mr. Rhodes died in 1912 and is buried at Grove City, Pa. He was an organizer of the Concord Savings Bank and the owner of the Home Hardware Company. His wife died in 1907. To Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes the following children were born: 694 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Norman A., deceased ; O. A., the subject of this sketch ; Nettie, died at the age of 21 years ; and Hattie Christie, deceased. Dr. O. A. Rhodes attended the public schools of Pennsylvania and West Sunbury Academy. He studied medicine at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Baltimore, Md., and received his degree in 1883. He practiced his profession at West Sunbury, Pa., later at Washingtonville, Ohio, Leetonia, before locating at Salem. In 1883 Doctor Rhodes was married to Miss Belinda Campbell, of Lawrence County, Pa., who died in 1893. Two years later he was married to Miss Mary J. Jennings, of Cleveland, the daughter of Geo. Jennings. They have a son, Phillip, born in 1898. He married Miss Ann Thomas and they have a son, Thomas Albert. They reside in Salem. In politics Doctor Rhodes is identified with the Republican party. He is a substantial citizen and stands high in his profession. D. H. Gamble, a well known business man of Salem and substantial citizen of Columbiana County, is a native of Columbiana County. He was born near Kensington, May 28, 1873, and is the son of Jacob and Margaret Jane (McMillen) Gamble. Jacob Gamble was born in Columbiana County in 1825 and died in 1893. He was a carpenter by trade, but also followed general farming. His wife, was a native of Carroll County, died in 1901. Mr. and Mrs. Gamble had the following children : James William, deceased ; David Alfred, deceased ; Nancy Matilda, deceased ; John A.; Mrs. Jane J. Rake-straw ; Mrs. Mary A. McBride ; George W. ; C. A. and D. H., the subject of this sketch. After completing his schooling, D. H. Gamble learned the tinner's trade and in 1889 located at Salem, where he entered the employ of W. G. Fawcett. After a number of years Mr. Gamble purchased the business, which has since been known as Gamble's Tin Shop. It is located at 117 North Howard Street. Mr. Gamble has an extensive business and has numbered some of the city's largest contracts in his work. On Feb. 13, 1894, Mr. Gamble was united in marriage with Miss Mary E. Coburn, of Salem, the daughter of Nathan and Harriet (Carl) Coburn, both deceased. Three children were born to them: John George, HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 695 deceased ; Carl, has been in the employ of the Mullins Body Corporation at Salem for the past 15 years, married Augusta Sheen, and they have two children, Carl, Jr., and Evelyn ; and Clark Carry, married Cora Brown, lives at Salem. Mr. Gamble is a Republican. F. H. Knepper, who is well known in Salem as a progressive and enterprising business man, is a native of Columbiana County. He was born in Hanover Township, Jan. 18, 1877, and is the son of Albert and Armenta (Custer) Knepper. Albert Knepper, deceased, was a Civil War veteran. He was a native of this county and during his life engaged in general farming. He died Jan. 12, 1923, and his wife died May 10, 1904. F. H. Knepper grew up on his father's farm and received his education in the district schools of Hanover Township. He learned the moulder's trade and followed that for 15 years in Salem, after which he established his present business in 1910. Mr. Knepper is proprietor of the Salem Bottling Works, which carries on an extensive business in Salem and the surrounding community. In 1898 Mr. Knepper was united in marriage with Miss Agnes Jackson, of Salem, the daughter of George and Caroline Jackson, both deceased. They have a son, Roland, who is associated in business with his father. He married Miss Irene McComer, of Salem, and they have two children, William and Helen. Mr. Knepper is a Republican and is affiliated with the Elks Lodge and Loyal Order of Moose. Miss Martha A. Wire is one of Salem's successful business women. She is a native of Calla, Ohio, and the daughter of Samuel and Susan (Cox) Wire. Both Samuel Wire and his wife are deceased. He was born in eastern Ohio and engaged in general farming during his active career. He served throughout the Civil War as a member of the 105th Ohio Volunteer Infantry and was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. He died 696 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY in 1896 and his wife died in 1922. They were the parents of five children, of whom one is deceased, Lulu. Martha A. Wire received her education in the public schools and her first business connection was with the L. Templin Company of Calla, Ohio. She was later identified with the W. J. Clark Company, the Harris Manufacturing Company, and the Buckeye Engine Company. Since May, 1922, she has conducted the Salem Credit Bureau, which is located in the Murphy Building on Main Street. She is also bookkeeper for the Brooks estate of Salem. Miss Wire is a Republican and holds membership in the Presbyterian Church., She is well and favorably known in the community in which she lives. Dr. Tom B. Marquis, deceased, was one of the best known and most successful physicians and surgeons of Columbiana County. He was born at West Point, Columbiana County, Feb. 6, 1854, the son of Dr. David and Margaret (McCartney) Marquis. Dr. David Marquis was born in Beaver County, Pa., where he was reared, and in early life followed the trade of a carpenter, thereby earning the necessary funds to take him through school. He was wholly a self-made man and gained a place of prominence in his professional work. He was graduated from Ohio Medical College, Cincinnati, March 6, 1845, and soon after engaged in practice, locating at West Point. Two or three years after his marriage in 1849 he went west overland to Pike's Peak and Sacramento City to seek his fortune. After two years he returned to Ohio and resumed his practice at West Point. In 1867 he removed to Lisbon, where he died Jan. 21, 1881. His wife died in 1892. To Dr. and Mrs. Marquis the following children were born : Linda Walton, died in Nov., 1913 ; Lycurgus, died in April, 1925 ; Dr. Tom B., the subject of this sketch ; Jennings C., died in November, 1914 ; Elwood, died in 1895 ; Arizona, died in November, 1915 ; Nevada, died Aug. 30, 1920 ; and Denver, a farmer, lives near Wellsville. Dr. Tom B. Marquis was reared at Lisbon where he attended the public and high schools. He studied medicine at the University of Michigan and subsequently at Bellevue Hospital Medical College, New York city, from which he was graduated in 1877. He also took post graduate HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 697 work at Chicago University and New York Polytechnic. Dr. Marquis was successfully engaged in the practice of his profession at Lisbon until his death, November 7, 1912. He was also interested in the drug business and in connection with his work established Riverside Hospital in Lisbon. On Sept. 14, 1881, Dr. Marquis was united in marriage with Miss May Frost, a native of Lisbon, and the daughter of Ezra and Catherine (Cooney) Frost. Mr. Frost died in 1889 and his wife died in 1909. He was a native of Pennsylvania and a pioneer settler of Lisbon, where he engaged in the mercantile business for many years and was founder of the Excelsior Fire Clay Company. To Dr. and Mrs. Marquis two daughters were born ; Mabel, a graduate of Baltimore and Goucher College, engaged in international institute work in Youngstown, Ohio ; and Kathryn, a graduate of Goucher College in 1915, now engaged in teaching high school at Washingtonville, Ohio. Dr. Marquis was identified with the Columbia County Medical Association and the Ohio Medical Society and for a number of years was president of the Seventh Councilor District Medical Association. He held membership in the Masonic Lodge and the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was a substantial citizen and stood high in his profession. The Marquis family home is in Lisbon. Warren W. Brown is a well known business man and substantial citizen of Salem, where he is connected with the Victor Stove Company as secretary and treasurer. He was born in Butler Township, Columbiana County, Dec. 22, 1884, and is the son of Edwin J. and Flora I. (Lovejoy) Brown. Edwin J. Brown is a native of Butler Township, born in September, 1860. He is a carpenter by trade and since 1902 has resided in Salem. His wife, who was born in New Hampshire in 1861, died in 1922. They had two children : Mrs. Pearl Bennett, lives in Butler Township, and Warren W., the subject of this sketch. Warren W. Brown received his education in the schools of Butler Township and attended business college in Salem. He began his business career as a bookkeeper for the Victor Stove Company and since 1918 has served as secretary and treasurer. On April 21, 1909, Mr. Brown was 698 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY united in marriage with Miss Mary W. Moore, the daughter of John C. and Willamina (Randels) Moore, residents of Alliance, Ohio. Before her marriage Mrs. Brown taught school for five years in Butler Township. To Mr. and Mrs. Brown two children have been born: Lowell H., born in 1910, a student at Salem High School; and Verna Louise, born in 1918. Mr. Brown is a member of the Christian Church, the Masonic Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and is president of the Kiwanis Club. He is a Republican. Frederick James Emeny is one of the representative business men of Salem, where he is identified with the Deming Company as vice president and chief engineer. He was born at Cordova, Ill., April 21, 1872, and is the son of George James and Maria Antoinette (VanWagenen) Emeny. George James Emeny was born in New York. He was a building contractor and in later life was a manufacturer of ensilage cutters and furnaces. He died at Fulton, N. Y., in 1918, and his wife, a native of Schroeppel, N. Y., died in 1924. They had two children: Mrs. Herbert C. Howe, born March 16, 1871, lives at Eugene, Ore. ; and Frederick James, the subject of this sketch. Frederick James Emeny attended the public and high schools of Fulton, N. Y. and was graduated from Cornell University as a mechanical engineer. He has been identified with the Deming Company, pump manufacturers, since Nov. 1, 1895, and from the position of draftsman has risen to the rank of vice president and chief engineer of the concern. Mr. Emeny was married first, Oct. 18, 1900, to Miss Elizabeth Miller Brooks, of Salem, the daughter of Joshua and Annie (Miller) Brooks, natives of Ohio and both now deceased. Mr. Brooks died in 1901 and his wife in 1914. By his first marriage Mr. Emeny has three sons: Brooks Emeny, a student at the University of Paris and London ; Frederick Latham, a student at Cornell University ; and George Brooks, a student at Hotchkiss School. Mr. Emeny was married the second time, Nov. 19, 1924, to Miss Mary Waterworth Taggart, of Salem, the daughter of Rush and Margaret (Waterworth) Taggart, natives of Ohio. Mr. Taggart died in 1916 and his wife in 1922. Politically, Mr. Emeny is a Republican and he has served as president HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 699 of the Salem Board of Education. He holds membership in the Delta Tau Delta fraternity, Elks, Salem Country Club, Salem Golf Club, and the Cornell Clubs of New York and Cleveland. He has an extensive acquaintance in Columbiana County and is highly esteemed. Robert Auld, successful and well known building contractor of Salem, is a native of Scotland. He was born June 18, 1868, the son of Robert and Jannett Auld. The father died Jan. 20, 1924 and the mother died May 5, 1905. The Auld family came to this country from Scotland in 1870 and settled at Albany, in Columbiana County. Robert Auld, Sr., was greatly interested in the coal industry and spent 20 years of his life at Salem, where he died in 1924. His wife is also deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Auld were born 12 children, all of whom are living. Robert Auld grew up in Albany and attended the public schools there. He was connected with the Mullins Body Corporation of Salem for 11 years and in 1905 engaged in business for himself. He is responsible for the erection of some of the finest homes in Salem and vicinity, among them being the Foitg, Kanderer and Doctor McGeorge residences. On Dec. 23, 1891, Mr. Auld was married to Miss Rosa Whitacre, of Salem, the daughter of Benjamin and Sarah Whitacre, both deceased. He died in 1912 and his wife in 1919. Mr. and Mrs. Auld have no children. Mr. Auld is an independent voter and ranks among the substantial citizens of Columbiana County. C. E. Sweney, vice president and superintendent of the Victor Stove Company, Salem, ranks among the representative business men of Columbiana County. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., March 5, 1866, the son of J. C. and Mary Emma (Ernest) Sweney. J. C. Sweney was born at Johnstown, Pa., in 1840 and died in 1905. He located in Salem in 1869, where he followed his trade as an iron molder. Mr. Sweney was a Civil War veteran, having served as a member of Company D, 155th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. His wife, a native of Pennsylvania, died in 1914. To Mr. and Mrs. Sweney were born six