850 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY raising. He was a Democrat and a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Anderson died Jan. 14, 1893, and his wife died Aug. 6, 1920. They had six children, as follows: E. K., the subject of this sketch ; William, lives at Wellsville ; Laura, lives at Wellsville ; Ica, deceased, was the wife of Howard Weaver; Leonard, deceased ; and Margaret, lives in Wellsville. E. K. Anderson attended the district schools of Yellow Creek Township, and for many years engaged in construction work, specializing in machine construction. He is now foreman of highway construction in Columbiana County. On Nov. 28, 1888, Mr. Anderson was united in marriage with Miss Mary Gill, who was born at Wheeling, W. Va., May 18, 1870, the daughter of W. H. and Margaret (Martin) Gill, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Ohio. Mr. Gill died May 28, 1911, and his wife died May 24, 1921. They had the following children : Josephine, married Jacob Hilton, lives in West Virginia ; William, lives at Wheeling, W. Va.; Mrs. Anderson ; Lilly, the widow of Byron Craycroft, lives at Wheeling, W. Va.; John, lives at Wheeling ; and George, also lives at Wheeling. To Mr. and Mrs. Anderson were born two children: George A., born June 19, 1891, died May 5, 1894 ; and Letty L., born April 2, 1894, married Nov. 9, 1920, to Alvin I. Jones, lives in East Liverpool, and they have a daughter, Sarah Arlene, born Feb. 16, 1922. Mr. Anderson holds membership in the Methodist Church and is a Republican. Samuel J. Adams is well and favorably known in Wellsville and is a veteran of the World War. He was born on a farm just north of Wellsville, Oct. 26, 1897, and is the son of Harry Lincoln and Catherine (Myers) Adams. Harry Lincoln Adams, deceased, was born at Elizabeth, Pa., in 1864. He removed to Columbiana County in 1882 and engaged in general farming and stock raising. He improved 60 acres of land and specialized in dairy farming, his farm being known as "Clover Hill Dairy Farm." He was a Republican, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and belonged to the Knights of Pythias. His wife, who was a native of Columbiana County, died in February, 1902. Mr. and Mrs. Adams had three children : Samuel J., the subject of this sketch ; Harry, lives in HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 851 Detroit, Mich., is a veteran of the World War, having served in France with Base Hospital No. 51; and Catherine Ethel, married Austin E. Hastings, lives on the Adams farm near Wellsville. Samuel J. Adams received his early education in the schools of Yellow Creek Township and was graduated from Wellsville High School in 1915. He was among the first to enlist from Columbiana County during the World War, having enlisted for service ay 1, 1917. He was a member of Company C, First Field Signal Battalion, Second Division, and served for two years, 16 months of which was spent in France. He served 14 months with the famous Marine Corps. Mr. Adams engaged in five important battles of the war and was discharged at Camp Sherman, Ohio, April 28, 1919. He returned to the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad in Wellsville, with whom he had been connected prior to the war. In 1922 he became identified with the McLain Fire Brick Company as timekeeper. On Aug. 18, 1921, Mr. Adams was married to Miss Hannah Dorothy Davidson, who was born in Wellsville, Oct. 12, 1898, the daughter of James A. and Maud (Springer) Davidson, residents of Wellsville. Mr. and Mrs. Davidson have three children: Helen M., a teacher, lives at home ; Mrs. Adams ; and Dean, a teacher, lives at home. Mr. and Mrs. Adams have a daughter, Catherine Elaine, born Oct. 27, 1922. Mr. Adams is a member of the United Presbyterian. Church, the Elks Lodge, No. 1040, Wellsville, Ohio, and is a past commander of American Legion Post No. 70. He is a Republican. I. H. Cullen, retired, is a substantial citizen of East Liverpool, and a Civil War veteran. He was born in Hancock County, W. Va., Jan. 22, 1845, and is the son of Isaac and Eliza (Marshall) Cullen. Isaac Cullen, deceased, was a farmer during his life, which was spent in Hancock County, W. Va. At the outbreak of the Civil War lie volunteered his services but on account of his advanced age was rejected. However he was able to enlist in the militia of West Virginia and was active in guard and prison duty. Five of his sons served throughout the Civil War. To Mr. and Mrs. Cullen were born 11 children as follows: Julian, Sarah Jane, Emma Viola, George, and Richard, all deceased; Mar- 852 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY ion M., deceased, served throughout the Civil War as a member of Company I, 12th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry ; S. H., and Isaac Newton, both deceased, were also Members of Company I, 12th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry ; I. H., the subject of this sketch ; John M., deceased, was a member of the first West Virginia Volunteer Infantry ; and Anna E., lives at New Cumberland, W. Va. I. H. Cullen grew up on his father's farm, attended the district schools of Hancock County, and until his retirement in 1920, engaged in mining. He lives at 1110 Avondale Avenue. In 1867 Mr. Cullen was married to Miss Mary Grumley, a native of Jefferson County, Ohio. She is deceased and is buried in New Cumberland, W. Va. Mr. and Mrs. Cullen had six children: Jessie L., married Charles Reager, lives at East Liverpool, and they have three children, Ula May, married Guy Pettinger, Aida and Charles Reager; Jeanette R., the widow of Walter McLean, lives at Canonsburg, Pa.; Ada Belle, married Charles Mercer, lives at Massillon, Ohio; Alvin S., lives at Ross Meadows, Ohio; Mary E., lives with her father ; and I. H. Jr., lives in East Liverpool. Mr. Cullen served with Company D, 17th Regiment, West Virginia Infantry, during the Civil War. It was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel John S. McDonald, and later by Colonel Day. Mr. Cullen is an active member of the Grand Army of the Republic. He is a respected citizen of East Liverpool, where he has lived since 1913. Hugh J. Fraser, who lives retired at East Palestine, is one of the representative citizens of Columbiana County. He was born in Madison Township, Oct. 31, 1849, and is the son of John and Margaret (Ogilive) Frazer. John Fraser, a native of Columbiana County, was born in 1806 and died in 1870. His wife was born in Yellow Creek Township, Columbiana County in 1816, and is also deceased. They were the parents of the following children : Duncan, Isabel, George, William C., Alexander, Nancy, and Daniel W., all deceased; Hugh J., the subject of this sketch ; John M., deceased ; Charles M., lives at Bessemer, Mich.; Thomas W., lives on the home place; Margaret, lives at Scotdale, Pa.; and Elizabeth, lives in Pittsburgh. HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 853 Hugh J. Fraser spent his boyhood on his father's farm and received his education in the schools of Madison Township. At an early age he learned the carpenter's trade and after locating in East Palestine engaged in the hardware and drug business. He met with success in his business undertaking and retired in 1919. Mr. Frazer resides at 108 West Clark Street. On June 18, 1873, Mr. Fraser was married to Miss Mary E. Brown, a native of Columbiana County, born June 14, 1853, the daughter of David and Susan (Fisher) Brown, natives of Liverpool Township, and both now deceased. Mrs. Fraser died Oct. 8, 1911. To Mr. and Mrs. Fraser the following children were born : Myrtle E., born Feb. 6, 1877, married John H. Irwin, lives in East Palestine ; Clifford, born Feb. 25, 1881, died Feb. 11, 1884 ; Herbert B., born Nov. 16, 1883, died April 26, 1892 ; Hugh C., born Dec. 23, 1886, died while in service during the World War, Sept. 26, 1918 ; and was buried at sea ; Kenneth, born April 18, 1899, died Aug. 22, 1899. Mr. Frazer was married the second time to Mary E. English, who was born in 1869, the daughter of John and Matilda (Courtwright) Leheigh, both deceased. Mr. Frazer is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church and a 32nd degree Mason. Edwin C. McGraw, born July 27, 1858, died May 24, 1920.—His ancestry was Scotch-Irish, and his grandparents were among the early settlers of the Allegheny District, Pennsylvania, where he spent the greater part of his life. In 1884 he was united in marriage with Miss Lenore H. Wiese, daughter of A. Wiese, founder and president of th e German National Bank, of Allegheny City, Pa. Successively, Mr. McGraw was engaged in the prepared roofing and brick manufacturing business, as member of the firm of J. A. McGraw's Brothers, Allegheny, Pa., and for some years took a prominent part as a director and officer of the National Brickmaker's Association. As owner of the American House, a hostelry, well known to Pittsburghers several decades ago, he made legions of friends in commercial and theatrical circles. 854 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY He founded, and until his death was president of The McGraw Tire and Rubber Company, East Palestine, Ohio. His many varied interests included the presidency of the Fidelity Mortgage and Guarantee Company, of Miami, Fla., in which city he was well known, and where he was one of the incorporators and the first commodore of the Miami Yacht Club. Funeral services were held at his home in Miami, Fla., Tuesday, May 25, 1920, the Reverend Doctor R. N. Merrill officiating. The esteem and honor in which Mr. McGraw was held in his own southland of flowers was evidenced by the wonderful tributes of sympathy and love from his many friends. The remains were brought to East Palestine, and lay in state at the McGraw Rubber Club House, where a constant stream of mourners passing his bier gave testimony to the love and esteem in which he was held by his employees and local friends. Funeral services were held at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. John Morgan, East Palestine, Ohio, the Reverend George W. Shelton, D. D., of the Second Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh, officiating. Interment was made in a beautiful spot selected in the East Palestine Cemetery, where, in accordance with his own wishes, his remains were laid away within sight of the plant which crowned his life's successful achievements. Charles L. Wallace, a well known business man of East Palestine, and substantial citizen of Columbiana County, was born in Unity Township, Oct. 26, 1871, the son of William C. and Lucinda (Long) Wallace. A complete biography of William C. Wallace appears in this history. Charles L. Wallace was reared and educated in Columbiana County and for a number of years was active in the management of his father's farms. He has various business interests and is a director of the Springfield Mutual Insurance Company. On March 27, 1901, Mr. Wallace was united in marriage with Miss Minnie Wise, the daughter of Samuel E. and Margaret A. (Seacrist) Wise. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace have two daughters, Edith P. and Ruth E., both at home. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church and have a wide acquaintance in Columbiana County. HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 855 Samuel E. Wise, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was born at Wadsworth, Ohio, Aug. 23, 1844, the son of David and Sarah Wise. When the Civil War broke out he enlisted in Company K, 5th Ohio Volunteer Infantry and was with Sherman on his March to the Sea. He was an active member of Buckley Post, Grand Army of the Republic, and held many offices of the order. He died Sept. 5, 1919. Mr. Wise was married Aug. 25, 1867, to Miss Margaret A. Seacrist, who resides at Akron, Ohio. To them were born five daughters: Mrs. B. F. Andrews, lives at Akron, Ohio; Della, deceased; Mrs. Wallace; Mrs. George H. Kuhlke. lives at Akron ; and Miss Edith E. Wise, who lives at Akron, Ohio. The Smith-Phillips China Company, of East Liverpool, is one of the well established and important industries of Columbiana County. It was incorporated in May, 1901, in the State of Ohio, by Josiah T. Smith, W. S. Smith, Wilson F. Smith, William H. Phillips, and W. H. Griggs. The plant of the French China Company at Klondyke, Ohio, was purchased and after some remodelling, the manufacturing of dinner ware was begun. The first officers of the company were : J. T. Smith, president ; W. S. Smith, vice president ; W. H. Phillips, secretary ; W. F. Smith, treasurer ; and W. H. Griggs, general manager. Shortly after work had begun W. S. Smith resigned as vice president and V. Q. Hickman was elected to that office. In 1906 Mr. Griggs resigned as factory manager and in the following year his position was filled by E. A. Crawford, which he held until 1915, at which time Thomas Carr came with the company as factory manager. Mr. Carr left, however, in 1916, and J. P. Smith took charge of the manufacturing end of the business until his death in September, 1922. After the resignation of W. H. Phillips in January, 1922, P. V. Robinson and J. W. Mackey, came with the company as secretary-treasurer and sales manager respectively. In 1923 H. Dan Smith, J. C. Smith, and P. V. Robinson bought out the interests of V. Q. Hickman and W. H. Phillips. C. H. Bowman came with the company as factory manager in the fall of 1924. At the present time the officers of the organization are: P. V. Robinson, president and secretary ; Mrs. B. W. Robinson, vice president ; H. 856 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Dan Smith, treasurer ; J. W. Mackey, sales manager ; and C. H. Bowman, factory manager. Since the founding of the company in 1901 every effort has been made to manufacture the highest grade decorated semi-porcelain dinner ware possible. The plant is of seven kiln capacity with eight decorating kilns, and equipped with the most modern and up to date machinery and equipment. John W. Scott ranks among the successful and prominent business men of Lisbon, where he is extensively engaged in the florist business. He was born in Norfolk, England, Aug. 31, 1876, and is the son of Robert and Rachael (Mallet) Scott. The parents of John W. Scott died in England when he was a very small child. He received his education in the public schools there and in Lisbon, where he came to make his home with an uncle, John Scott, who was founder of the business here now conducted by Mr. Scott. It was established in 1890 and since 1897 Mr. Scott has been its owner and manager. He carries on a wholesale and retail business and has 35,000 square feet under glass. On June 22, 1916, Mr. Scott was united in marriage with Miss Ella Myers, of Hartford, Conn. They have no children. Mr. Scott is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Knights of Pythias. He is identified with the National Flower Growers Association, the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists, and the Florists Telegraph Delivery Association. Mr. Scott is reliable and a dependable business man. The National Drawn Steel Company, of East Liverpool, is among the important industries of Columbiana County. It was organized in 1912 for the purpose of taking over Kidd Brothers & Burgher Steel Company at Aliquippa. A new building was erected and the entire equipment and tools were moved to this city, together with the men, both executives and skilled workmen. The new plant at that time had a capacity of about 100 tons per month. This has been enlarged and equipped with HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 857 modern machinery and up to date methods until the National Drawn Steel Company now has a capacity of about 2500 tons per month and before July 1, 1926 will have increased their capacity to 4000 tons per month. The company is engaged in the processing of cold drawn steel, one of the most interesting operations of the great steel industry. Its product is used very extensively in the manufacture of automobiles, air plane steel, typewriter steel, textile steel, machinery steel of all kinds, and is particularly well adapted to produce special shapes. The National Drawn Steel Company has a capital stock of $450,000, of which $300,000 is common stock and $150,000 preferred stock. It is locally owned and the board of directors and officers are all residents of East Liverpool. The officers are: J. C. Kelly, president ; Patrick McNichol, vice president ; R. H. Perry, secretary, treasurer and general manager ; Emil Glaser, assistant general manager ; and Ernest Ries, superintendent. The buildings of the National Drawn Steel Company are of steel and concrete construction and are thoroughly modern in every respect. Hon. George Pierce Ikirt, M. D., widely known physician and surgeon of East Liverpool, is a member of an old and honored pioneer family of Ohio. He was born near West Beaver Church, Columbiana County, Ohio, Nov. 3, 1852, and is the son of Dr. Jacob J. and Elizabeth (Fife) Ikirt. Dr. Jacob J. Ikirt, deceased, was born at Lisbon, Ohio, in 1826, the son of George Ikirt, a soldier in the War of 1812, who settled in Ohio at an early date and followed his trade as a millwright until his death in 1858. The Ikirt family is of German and Irish descent. In early youth Dr. Jacob J. Ikirt learned the carriage maker's trade at Lexington, Ky., but when a young man returned to Ohio and began the study of medicine. After receiving his preliminary training he practiced in the west for several seasons, then returned and completed a course of study in Starling Medical College, Columbus, Ohio, where he received his degree as Doctor of Medicine. He was then located at West Point, Columbiana County, Ohio, until 1875, when he removed to East Liverpool, where he practiced until his death in 1898. He married Elizabeth Fife, a daughter of Joseph Fife, who was one of General Jackson's Scouts at New Orleans in the War of 1812. After the war's close, Joseph Fife and his bride came to Colum- 858 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY biana County on horseback. His father, James Fife, born in Ireland of Scotch ancestry, came to the United States in early manhood and spent the remainder of his life in Pennsylvania. The Fifes were descendants of the Scotch noble family of that name who are so conspicuous in the military and civil history of the British Isles. Dr. Jacob J. Ikirt and his wife were the parents of four children, of whom one died in infancy. Those living are: George P., the subject of this sketch; Kate I., wife of A. H. Clark ; and Mary C., the widow of Charles E. Crow. George P. Ikirt received his preliminary education in the district and Lisbon schools, attending Lisbon High School under Prof. I. P. Hole. At the age of 17 years he began teaching school and at the same time pursued the study of law under Hon. Jonathan H. Wallace, but ill health compelled him to give up both work and study. He went upon a farm until he regained his health, and then began the study of medicine in his father's office. He next attended a course of lectures at the Columbus Medical College, at Columbus, Ohio, after which he matriculated at the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery, from which he was graduated in 1877. Shortly after, he began the practice of medicine at East Palestine, Ohio, and one year later located at East Liverpool, where he continued until 1881. At the end of that period he entered Bellevue Hospital Medical College, from which he obtained his degree in 1882. Since that year he has practiced in East Liverpool. He has net with marked success, having the confidence of his patients and the public in general. In 1873 Doctor Ikirt was married to Miss Mary L. Hasson. a daughter of Jonathan and Jane (Nevin) Hasson, both of whom are deceased and buried at Madison Church Yard near West Point, Ohio. Mrs. Ikirt died in 1876 and is buried in West Beaver Church, Ohio. She left a son, Dr. Frank H., who was born near West Beaver Church, April 1. 1874. He married Miss Mae Mooney of Wheeling, W. Va., and they have four children: Helen Virginia, Mary Hasson, Maxine Frances and Frank Arthur. Doctor Frank H. Ikirt is a graduate of Baltimore Medical College and John Hopkins University. Following his graduation he established his practice at Wheeling, W. Va. In 1880 Doctor Ikirt was married to Miss Mary E. Holmes, who was born at Black Hawk, Pa., Nov. 7, 1852, the daughter of Robert Cooper and Euphemia (Boyce) Holmes. Mrs. Holmes died June 6, 1887, and HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 859 is buried at East Liverpool, Ohio. Doctor Ikirt's wife died March 8, 1925, and is buried in Riverview Cemetery, East Liverpool. In clubs and musical circles she was very active. She served as a member of the committee on civics of the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs and was the first city federated club president. Mrs. Ikirt was a charter member of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, and vice president of Florence Crittenden Circle. She was a charter member and first president of the Monday Literary Club. She was a lifelong member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church and gave much of her life and energy in active service in the Home and Foreign Missionary Societies of the church, and several years as president of the Steubenville District Women's Home Missionary Society. She was a member of the Board of Directors of the Play Ground Association, and also a member of the Finance Committee of the City Hospital Association for many years. For ten years she served on the City Board of School Examiners and also on the Board of Columbiana County Visitors. She was a frequent contributor to the press, usually writing under non de plume. Many of the memoirs which she wrote were published in booklet form. She was educated in music at Beaver College, Preparatory Department, and at Mount Union College at Alliance, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree. To Doctor and Mrs. Ikirt seven children were born: (1) Horace Holmes, born at East Liverpool, March 25, 1881, died April 12, 1881, is buried in the Riverview Cemetery ; (2) Georgella, born at East Liverpool, married J. Paul Thompson, a prominent attorney of Cleveland, Ohio. She was graduated from East Liverpool High School and Ohio Wesleyan University, where she belongs to the National Tri Delta. She is a talented artist ; (3) Mary Rubiena, born at East Liverpool, was graduated from East Liverpool High School, Ohio Wesleyan University and Western Reserve University. She is at present a teacher in the East Liverpool High School. She served for 10 years on the City Board of School Examiners. She is a member of the Ohio State Teacher's Association, National Educational Association, Pittsburgh Branch of the Western Reserve University Club, National Tri Delta at Ohio Wesleyan University, Gamma Delta Tau, Western Reserve University, and Clionian Literary Society of Ohio Wesleyan University ; (4) Olive Elizabeth, born at East Liverpool, a graduate of East Liverpool High School and Western Reserve University. She is at present a member of the City Board of School Examiners and a teacher at present in East Liverpool 860 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY High School. She is a member of Ohio State Teacher's Association, National Educational Association, Pittsburgh Branch of the Western Reserve University Club, and Gamma Delta Tau sorority. (5) Jacob Jasper, born at East Liverpool, Feb. 18, 1887, died March 1, 1887, and is buried in Riverview Cemetery ; (6) Virgil Crocker, born at East Liverpool, May 4, 1891, married Edith Huffer of Alliance, Ohio, and they have five children: George Pierce Ikirt, 2nd ; Mary Holmes Ikirt, 2nd ; David Huffer Ikirt ; Paul Thompson Ikirt and Rubiena Ikirt, 2nd. He is a graduate of Mount Union College and Staunton Military Academy. He is a member of the F. & A. M., Dayton, Ohio, where he is engaged in newspaper and printing business ; (7) Geraldine Boyce, born at East Liverpool, is a graduate of East Liverpool High School, and is now a musician of note, possessing a voice of great charm. Since early manhood, Doctor Ikirt has taken a deep interest in political affairs, and has been a hard worker for Democratic success. In 1884 he founded the "Crisis," a Democratic paper, which strongly advocated Jeffersonian principals. Becoming very popular with his party, in 1888 he was honored with the nomination of his party for Congress, the opposing candidate being Ohio's favorite son, William McKinley. It was a noble effort in a Republican stronghold, and although he was defeated, the good active campaign served to increase the confidence of the doctor's constituents in him. He had previously been instrumental in causing the nomination of his early preceptor, Judge Wallace, for Congress, and successfully managed the campaign that followed. Doctor Ikirt was again the party nominee for Congress in 1892, and after one of the hottest contests in the old 18th Congressional District, which was noted for its hard fight, he was elected by a good majority as a member of the 53rd Congress. He was faithful and zealous and gained these commendatory words from "Czar" Reed, after a running debate before the Ways and Means committee : "He is as ready in response as was Sunset Cox, and he is Jacksonian to the core." In accord with his convictions he broke on the silver question, with President Cleveland, whom he had twice helped to elect, and also voted against the burden of additional bonds laid upon the shoulders of the people, when it could have been avoided by, he believed, carrying out Democratic principles. The Doctor refused a second nomination tendered him without opposition on account of failing health and while he takes an active interest in politics, he has since devoted his HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 861 time to his professional and business interests. Doctor Ikirt was examining physician for the government during the Cuban and World wars. He was also "Minute Man Speaker" during the World War. Doctor Ikirt is a director of the Union Building & Loan Association, and belongs to the B. P. 0. E. No. 58 and the East Liverpool Country Club. He is also a member of the Ohio State Medical Association, the Columbiana County Medical Society and the American Medical Association. Patrick McNicol is among the representative and successful business men of East Liverpool, where he is identified with the Dresden Pottery Company, as treasurer and general manager. He was born in this city, Nov. 16, 1865, and is a son of Patrick and Ellen (Johnson) McNicol. The McNicol family originally came from Ireland, where Patrick McNicol, father of the subject of this sketch was born, May 10, 1824. He was the son of George McNicol, a weaver, who died in 1834. In 1841 Patrick McNicol went to Glasgow, Scotland, where he was employed in the potteries until 1850, at which time he came to this country and located in East Liverpool. He became connected with Vodrey, Woodward & Blakley, pioneer potters of this section, and was later identified with the firm of Foster & Riley for 13 years. In 1871 with his brother, John, he organized a stock company and purchased the Novelty Pottery Company, He retired from business in 1888 and died Nov. 13, 1894. In 1852 Mr. McNicol was married to Miss Ellen Johnson, a daughter of Thomas Johnson, of Columbiana County. She was born Oct. 20, 1828, and died April 9, 1914. She was a life long member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church, East Liverpool. To Patrick and Ellen (Johnson) McNicol the following children were born: George F. and Ellen, both deceased ; Thomas J., lives at Salem, Ohio; John F., deceased ; Margaret, lives at East Liverpool ; Patrick, the subject of this sketch ; Mary A., married David S. Harris, lives at East Liverpool ; Daniel B. and Charles A., who live in East Liverpool. Patrick McNicol was reared and educated in East Liverpool and at an early age became interested in the pottery business with his father. In 1890 he purchased an interest in the Standard Pottery Company, which was at that time a co-operative concern. Two years later it became a 862 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY joint stock company and Mr. McNicol was elected vice president. In 1910 he became president and served in this capacity until June, 1925. Mr. McNicol is treasurer and general manager of the Dresden Pottery Company, vice president of the National Drawn Steel Company, and is a director of the First National Bank and the Potters Savings & Loan Company, and during the past 25 years has been a director of the City Hospital. In politics Mr. McNicol is identified with the Republican party and served as City Councilman from 1908 until 1910. He was appointed County Commissioner, Feb. 16, 1920 to fill the unexpired term of the late Philip Bowman. Mr. McNicol was elected County Commissioner in Nov. 1920 and began his term of office in 1921 which he filled in a capable manner until Jan. 5, 1925. During his administration as commissioner, he was an ardent worker toward the good roads movement of Columbiana County, and was one who was instrumental in bringing about the hard surfaced roads, in the county and community. Mr. McNicol as an executive officer and ideal citizen, is highly esteemed. C. E. Miley, who resides at 228 South Belmont Ave., Springfield, Ohio, is vice president and general sales manager of The National Tire & Rubber Company, East Palestine, Ohio. He was born on a farm in Missouri 55 years ago. Taught school in his young manhood days. Became assistant superintendent of Street Railways in New Haven, Ct. Entered the automobile tire business at its inception in the buggy wheel days through representation of the Kelly Springfield Company, in the New England States. Became general sales manager at Jannette, Penn., and later connected with the McGraw Rubber Company, East Palestine, Ohio, in 1909, building its sales from practically nothing to a total of eight million dollars annual volume. Having purchased, with his associates, controlling interest in The National Tire & Rubber Co., Mr. Miley became its vice president and general sales manager in 1918, and is still so employed to the benefit of his company and the community of East Palestine. Ohio, as also to the credit of the industry in which he is looked upon as one of its master salesmen and executives. HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 863 William Thompson Grimm, retired, is a veteran of the Civil War and a member of one of Columbiana County's oldest and most honored pioneer families. He was born at Calcutta, in this county, Jan. 29, 1843, the son of Michael and Mary (Hamel) Grimm. Both Michael Grimm and his wife were natives of Columbiana County. He was a paper maker by trade and later in life engaged in the oil business with his son. He was also a merchant at Grimm's Bridge, Beaver Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Grimm, deceased, were the parents of ten children: George, a Civil War veteran ; William Thompson, the subject of this sketch ; Elizabeth, Catherine, Margaret, John, Robert, Willis, Linny, and Benjamin. Michael Grimm was the son of George Grimm, who married Eunice Hill in 1818 and had four children: Elizabeth, married William Thompson, had two children, George and Ellen ; Michael, father of the subject of this sketch ; John, and Margaret. George Grimm was the son of Jacob Grimm, who was born in Hesse-Casel, Germany, in 1761, and came to this country when very young. He died in 1843 and is buried in Calcutta, Ohio. He was hired to England during the Revolutionary War as one of the Hessian troops, but later deserted and joined the 23rd Regiment commanded by Gen. George Washington. After the war he went to Red Bank, N. J. and with three men, named Steel, Jones and Gray, went to Fort Pitt and from there to Tennessee and later fought with Jackson at New Orleans, La. Later these three families, Jones, Gray and Steel built a flat bottomed boat and with Mr. Grimm sailed down the river to the mouth of Beaver Creek, where he went to work for John Beaver, carrying chain for a surveying gang. Not being satisfied with this work he went with John Spear and learned the paper maker's trade. He helped make the first paper that was sent to Philadelphia and later made into readers and school books. During this time he took up 160 acres of ground, which was on both sides of the Beaver Creek, which afterwards became known as the Spahr farm. Mr. Grimm had the following children : George, Michael, Robert, Orpha, Elizabeth and Eunice. He lived to be 82 years old and was always very active. Grimm's Bridge was named in honor of him. William Thompson Grimm was educated in the schools of Calcutta and when a boy engaged in farming. In 1862 he enlisted in the army and served throughout the Civil War with Company F, 87th regiment, Ohio 864 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Volunteer Infantry. He was taken prisoner at Harper's Ferry, and after his release again enlisted in the army, taking a man's place who did not want to go. He served in the Antietam and Shenandoah valley battles and other hard fought skirmishes. He was wounded in the right ankle and also lost the sight of his left eye during the war. He was discharged at Columbus, Ohio, as a second sergeant. Mr. Grimm then engaged in the oil business with his father and later conducted a general merchandise business at Grimm's Bridge until his retirement. In 1869 Mr. Grimm was married to Miss Henrietta Smith, of Pittsburgh, and to them five children were born: Maud, born Dec. 22, 1869 ; Gertrude, born July 25, 1873 ; Terry D., born Sept. 16, 1878 ; W. R., born Oct. 29, 1885 ; and Robert B., born Aug. 5, 1889. They were all born within one-half mile of their great-great grandfather's farm. Mr. Grimm is a Democrat, and belongs to the Grand Army of the Republic. He is among the substantial and highly esteemed citizens of Columbiana County. Samuel Buell, who lives retired in Salem, is a Civil War veteran and, an honored pioneer citizen of Columbiana County. He was born near Salem, in Perry Township, Columbiana County, Jan. 19, 1845, the son of Uriah and Mary Ann (Garrison) Buell. Uriah Buell, deceased, was a native of Berks County, Pa. He settled in Perry Township, Columbiana County, in 1811 and improved a tract of 160 acres. He followed general farming until 1847, at which time he removed to Salem and engaged in the general mercantile business. Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Buell, two of whom are living: Mrs. Louise Luce, lives at Kent, Ohio; and Samuel, the subject of this sketch. Samuel Buell received his education in the schools of Salem and at the age of 17 years volunteered for service in the Civil War, and served as a member of Company H, 115th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. After his return to Salem, Mr. Buell worked at the bricklayer's trade until 1876, when he engaged in the contracting business. He was thus successfully engaged until his retirement from active business. On Dec. 24, 1866, Mr. Buell was married to Miss Rachael Seachrist, who was born in Stark County, Ohio, March 27, 1843, the daughter of Christian and Susan Seachrist, both deceased. The following children HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 865 were born to Mr. and Mrs. Buell: Lettie, deceased ; Joseph, deceased ; Mary C., married Henry E. Grove, lives with the Buell family in Salem ; Frank, deceased ; and Nettie, deceased. Mr. Buell served as a member of the state legislature of Ohio for four years and is a Republican. He holds membership in the Christian Church, the Grand Army of the Republic, and formerly the Elks Lodge. Mr. Buell is an excellent citizen and has always been an asset to the community in which he lives. Richard C. Sant is a representative young business man of East Liverpool and a member of a family that has long been identified with the pottery industry in Columbiana County. He was born at Wellsville, May 15, 1893, and is the son of John and Josephine (Webster) Sant. John Sant was born in England. When a young man he came to this country and settled in East Liverpool, where for a short time he was connected with the morning newspaper. He established a business college in this city and after several years went to Wellsville, where he served as manager of the Wellsville China Company. Later, he established a pottery business in Louisville, Ky., which he sold finally. He then became interested in the pottery supply business in East Liverpool, the business being known as John Sant Company. In 1911 the company was incorporated as John Sant & Sons Company with the following officers: John Sant, president ; Richard C. Sant, vice president ; Thomas Sant, secretary and treasurer. John Sant is deceased and buried in Riverview Cemetery, East Liverpool. His wife lives in this city. To Mr. and Mrs. Sant three sons were born: William, mention of whom is made below ; Richard C., the subject of this sketch ; and John Francis, a graduate of Kenyon College and Bexley Theological Seminary, is stationed at Detroit, Mich. William Sant was a student at Oxford College, England, at the outbreak of the World War. In 1916 he enlisted in the British Army and was sent to Egypt, where he died and is buried. Richard C. Sant's maternal grandfather was Elijah Webster, pioneer pottery manufacturer of this section. He was associated with the C. C. Thompson Pottery Company of East Liverpool for a number of years. (18)V2 866 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Mr. Sant was reared and educated in East Liverpool and when a young man became connected with his father's business, being elected vice president of the company in 1911. The officers are: Richard C. Sant, president ; and John F. Sant, secretary and treasurer. They are miners and dealers in clay and Feldspar for the potteries and handle both domestic and imported products. The offices of John Sant & Sons Company, brokers, are in the Brookes Building, on Market Street. In 1914 Mr. Sant was united in marriage with Miss Helen Boyd of Chester, W. Va., the daughter of I. B. and Lillian (Tannehill) Boyd, residents of New Kensington, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Sant have two sons: Richard Boyd, born in August, 1916 ; and John William, born in 1920. Mr. Sant is identified with the American Ceramic Society. He is a Republican, a member of the Episcopal Church, and the Elks Lodge. Isaac Burlingame, retired, is a substantial citizen of East Liverpool and a veteran of the Civil War. He was born in Beaver County, Pa., Oct. 20, 1843, and is the son of William and Mary Ann (Kepert) Burlingame. William Burlingame was a native of Clearfield County, Pa., and his wife was born in New York. He was a miller and for many years conducted a mill at Williamsport, Columbiana County. Mr. and Mrs. Burlingame are deceased. They were the parents of the following children : Isaac, the subject of this sketch ; Hannah, deceased, was the wife of Samuel Trippey, who served during the Civil War with Company C, 104th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, lives at Elton, Ohio ; Sarah Jane, lives in East Liverpool; Henry, deceased, was a Civil War veteran ; Cyrus, lives in East Liverpool ; Abraham and Joseph, twins. The former lives in East Liverpool, and the latter at Acretown, Ohio. Isaac Burlingame was reared and educated in Clearfield County, Pa., and until the outbreak of the Civil War worked at his trade as a carpenter. He served for three years with Company C, 24th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and after his discharge reenlisted in Company F, 184th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, with whom he served until the close of the war. He participated in the battle of Shiloh, Old Stone River, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, and the Siege of Corinth. He was discharged as a corporal. In 1880 Mr. Burlingame removed to East Liverpool. With the HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 867 exception of a few years spent in Mercer County, Ohio, he has lived continuously in East Liverpool. He retired in 1922. Mr. Burlingame was united in marriage with Miss Susanna Trippey, who was born at Frederickstown, Ohio, June 13, 1845. They have three children : Della, married John Sutherland, lives in Toledo, Ohio ; Dora, married James Glendenning, lives in East Liverpool, and they have a daughter, Alma ; and Renny, married M. Marshall, lives at East Liverpool. Mr. Burlingame is a member of the Christian Church and belongs to the Grand Army of the Republic. He is a Republican, and one of the public spirited citizens of the community. O. J. Herrington, who ranks among the most prosperous and reliable merchants of East Liverpool, was born at Greensboro, Pa., Dec. 29, 1868, and is the son of Albert and Catherine (Boone) Herrington. Albert Herrington, deceased, was a native of Pennsylvania, and for a number of years owned and operated a restaurant in Pittsburgh. Later, he lived at Fairmont, W. Va. He died at East Liverpool in 1922 at the age of 74 years and his wife died at Greensboro, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Herrington had three children : O. J., the subject of this sketch ; Cora, married John Beatty, lives at Connellsville, Pa.; and William, lives at Waynesburg, Pa. O. J. Herrington received his early education in the schools of West-. moreland County, Pa., and attended Park Institute, Allegheny, Pa. His first business experience was in the post office of Broad Ford Junction, Pa., and he was later connected with the grocery business of H. C. Frick, with whom he remained for five years. He then became interested in the butter business at Allegheny and in 1897 engaged in the dairy business there, remaining for 10 years. In 1908 Mr. Herrington removed to East Liverpool, where he has since engaged in the retailing of eggs, butter and cheese. He has a well established business extending to Chester and Newell, W. Va. On Jan. 1, 1890, Mr. Herrington was united in marriage with Miss Mary May Algeo, of Dawson, Pa., and the daughter of James G. and Charlotta (Turmble) Algeo. Mr. Algeo lives at Lisbon, Ohio. His wife died and is buried at Carnegie, Pa. Ralph Turmble, grandfather of Mrs. 868 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Herrington, served during the Civil War, and she is a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Grand Army of the Republic. To Mr. and Mrs. Herrington were born five children, as follows : Charlotta, married R. S. Byers, lives at Salem, Ohio ; Zola May, married Marshall I. Morgan, lives at East Liverpool, and they have four children, Charlotta, Wilma, Marion, and Marshall I., Jr.; Oliver J., Jr., is engaged in business with his father, married Miss Edith McLaughlin of Wellsville, Ohio, and they have two children, Marjory Ann and Billy Jefferson ; Alma L., married Carl Whitehill, lives at East Liverpool, Ohio and Phyllis Clair, at home. In politics Mr. Herrington is identified with the Republican party and he holds membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and Al Koran Shrine, Cleveland. The Herrington family has been well and favorably known in the community for many years, and Mr. Herrington is highly esteemed as an excellent citizen. Edwin L. Goodwin is among the highly esteemed young business men of East Liverpool, where he is identified with the Tri-State Battery Company. He was born in this city, July 17, 1899, and is the son of James R. and Annie (Rushworth) Goodwin. James R. Goodwin, the son of James Goodwin, is a native of Staffordshire, England. He emigrated to this country when 18 years of age and settled in Boston, Mass. Later he removed to Peoria, Ill., where he was married to Miss Annie Rushworth, also of Staffordshire, England. They were early settlers of East Liverpool, where Mr. Goodwin is employed by the Hall China Company as a potter. Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin were the parents of the following children: James R., lives in Mt. Clemens, Mich. ; C. A., deceased; Richard, employed by the Hall China Company, East Liverpool ; and Edwin L., the subject of this sketch. Edwin L. Goodwin was reared in East Liverpool, graduated from East Liverpool High School in 1920, and attended Kenyon College. He was associated in the coal business with his father until 1922, when he entered the employ of the Tri State Battery Company of which he is now part owner. The Tri-State Battery Company are local agents for the Willard Storage Battery and Bosch Electric Service. They have an up HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 869 to date electrical store and are dealers in radio and ignition supplies, as well as automotive electric accessories. On June 30, 1925, Mr. Goodwin was married to Miss Violet L. Shope, who was born in East Liverpool, the daughter of Charles W. and Annie (Askey) Shope, residents of East Liverpool. Mr. Goodwin is a Republican, a member of the Episcopal Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge. George A. Wheeler is one of the enterprising and successful young business men of East Liverpool, where he is secretary of the Household China Company. He was born at LeBouef, Pa., June 10, 1898, and is a son of Orton H. and Mabel (Brown) Wheeler. Orton H. Wheeler, who lives retired at Erie, Pa., is a son of Charles M. and Sarah Jane (Clark) Wheeler, natives of Pennsylvania. Charles M. Wheeler died in 1903 and is buried at Waterford, Pa. His wife resides in Erie. Orton H. Wheeler engaged in farming in early life, spent several years on a ranch in the west, and later located at Bradford, Pa., where he had extensive oil interests. In 1907 he organized the Erie City Manufacturing Company, makers of wooden specialties, many of the company's products being exported to Europe. Mr. Wheeler is a Republican, a 32nd degree Mason, a life member of the Elks Lodge No. 67 Erie, Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Eagles Lodge. Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler have three children : Charles M., a graduate of Pennsylvania State College, is connected with the Pennsylvania Railroad in charge of the Fort Wayne Division, lives in Pittsburgh ; Doris L., office manager of the Erie Forge & Steel Company ; and George A., the subject of this sketch. George A. Wheeler spent his boyhood in Erie and was graduated from Central High School in 1917. His first business connection was with the Erie Forge & Steel Company, and later with the American Brake Shoe Company. He later returned to the former company as assistant paymaster. In 1918 he entered Mt. Union College and while there served as a member of the Student Army Training Corps. He later attended Davis Business College, Erie, and for a time was connected with the Veteran's Bureau at Erie as field agent. He was later employed by the G. C. Murphy Stores Company at Monessen, Pa. Since 1922 he has served 870 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY as secretary of the Harrison, Hodgson & Wheeler Company and later of the Household China Company. On March 31, 1920, Mr. Wheeler was married to Miss Jeanette Rose, who was born at Lindon Tree, Ohio, the daughter of Benjamin and Jeanette (Devine) Rose. Mr. Rose resides at Canton, Ohio. His wife is deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler has been born a son, Ralph Orton, born at Erie, Pa., Jan. 26, 1922. Mr. Wheeler is a Republican, a 32nd degree Mason, and belongs to the Chamber of Commerce. He has an extensive acquaintance throughout Columbiana County. J. R. Wolf, a well known young farmer of St. Clair Township, is a veteran of the World War. He was born at Sebring, Ohio, Dec. 19, 1900, and is the son of George 0. and Edna (Douglas) Wolf. George O. Wolf is a substantial citizen of Columbiana County. He has spent his entire life in agricultural work and owns 160 acres of well improved land. He is a Democrat and a member of the First Christian Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Wolf 11 children were born, as follows : J. R., the subject of this sketch ; Margaret, and Georgia, both deceased ; Edna, and Louise, both at home ; Virginia, deceased ; Mary, Robert, Fred, Sarah, and George, all at home. J. R. Wolf attended the public and high schools of East Liverpool, and learned the potter's trade when a young man. He is now engaged in general farming and is meeting with success. During the World War Mr. Wolf volunteered for service and enlisted in the Navy, Sept. 1, 1917. He was stationed at the Great Lakes Training Station, and later sent to Philadelphia. He did special work with the Marine Corps at Quantico, Va., and was transferred to U. S. S. Connecticut at Philadelphia., and was discharged Sept. 1, 1921, as a second class pharmacist's mate. In 1921 Mr. Wolf was married to Miss Ruth E. Werner, of East Liverpool, and they had three children : Ralph Werner ; Mildred Louise ; and George Curtis, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Wolf hold membership in the First Christian Church and are favorably known throughout Columbiana County. HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 871 Elbert C. Given, a veteran of the World War, is an enterprising citizen of East Liverpool. He was born in Beaver County, Pa., Oct. 29, 1893, and is the son of William G. and Tillie C. (Foulk) Given. William G. Given, a progressive farmer and stockman of Columbiana County, was born in Beaver County, Pa., Aug. 11, 1856. He has always engaged in general farming and owns a well improved farm of 621/2 acres near West Point. His wife, who was born at Calcutta, Ohio, in June, 1855, died in Aug. 1904. To Mr. and Mrs. Given seven children were born, as follows : Frank, lives in East Liverpool, is a veteran of the World War, having served in the aviation ; Harry, engaged in farming with his father; Nannie, lives at home ; Walter, served during the World War with the 129th Field Artillery, lives in East Liverpool ; Elbert C., the subject of this sketch ; Maggie, married William Flowers, lives at Leetonia, Ohio ; and Mary, married Don Fitzsimmons, lives at Columbiana, Ohio. Elbert C. Given has always lived in Columbiana County. He received his education in the schools of Madison Township and was graduated from Ohio Valley Business College in 1910. He then entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad as a fireman and remained with this company until his enlistment in the army, May 31, 1917. He was assigned to the Sixth Field Artillery, sent to Douglass, Ariz., and later transferred to the 11th Field Artillery. On July 13, 1918, he sailed for France, his ship being one of a convoy of 13, and 13 days were required to make the voyage. It was the 11th Field Artillery that on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918 that fired the last shot of the war. Mr. Given was severely gassed on four occasions and was discharged June 18, 1919. He returned to the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad for one year and in 1920, with his brother, Walter, engaged in the trucking and transfer business, which was continued until June, 1924. Mr. Given was forced to give up this work on account of ill health and since May, 1925, has been associated with the Brown Motor Sales Company, local dealers for the Rickenbacher car. On May 31, 1922, Mr. Given was married to Miss Thelma Copestick, who was born at East Liverpool, Aug. 31, 1904, the daughter of William and Eva (Stanley) Copestick, residents of East Liverpool. Mrs. Given died July 5, 1925, and is buried in Riverview cemetery. Mr. Given is a member of the Presbyterian Church and is favorably known in Columbiana County. 872 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Howard Wells McCurdy is a successful and well known business man of Salem, where he is engaged in the insurance business. He was born in Salem, Dec. 11, 1859, and is the son of James Henry and Elizabeth Ellen (Briner) McCurdy. James Henry McCurdy was born at Lewistown, Pa., March 5, 1832, the son of James and Mrs. Eliza (Beck) McCurdy. The McCurdy family originally came from Ireland, where James McCurdy was born Nov. 29, 1795. His son, James Henry, father of the subject of this sketch, learned the tanning trade and worked for several years at this business. About the year 1856, he moved to Salem, and resided here until July, 1879. During this period his vocation was stationary engineer and iron molder. In July, 1879, he moved to Snyder County, Pa., and resided on a farm about four miles from McClure, Pa., for nearly three years. In 1882 he then moved to Lewistown, Pa., his birthplace, and remained there until his death, which occurred Dec. 27, 1891. During the Civil War he enlisted in the first company organized in Salem, Company I, First Regiment of Ohio Volunteers, Sept. 17, 1861. He received his discharge June 25, 1862, at Columbus. He was married to Elizabeth Ellen Briner, daughter of Leonard and Mary Briner, Sept. 13, 1853. Mrs. McCurdy was born near Lewistown, Pa., June 3, 1836, and died Feb. 18, 1898. To them three children were born: John Albert, died in infancy ; Howard Wells, the subject of this sketch ; and Emma Nettie. Howard Wells McCurdy attended the public and high schools of Salem, and his first business connection was with the Salem Republican, a weekly newspaper, in April, 1876. Finishing the printing trade, he left Salem with his parents to reside on a farm near McClure, Pa., in July, 1879. In 1882 he located at Lewistown, Pa., where he worked on the Sentinel and Free Press. In April, 1886, he opened a job printing shop at "Five Points," and in 1889 this entire plant was destroyed by fire. He returned to Salem, where he purchased a half interest in the firm of Kirby & Company, job and label printers. They issued the Salem Democratic Bulletin, a weekly newspaper, and in May, 1891, established the Salem Daily Herald. In July, 1894, he sold his interest in the firm, but remained as foreman until September, 1908. In March, 1909, Mr. McCurdy assumed control of the Brady Insurance Agency, Salem, which was established in 1908. It has since been known as the McCurdy Insurance Agency, and carries on a HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 873 general insurance business. Mr. McCurdy served as president of the Salem Typographical Union from 1902 until 1925 inclusive. On March 9, 1893, Mr. McCurdy was united in marriage with Miss Hannah May Blackburn, who was born at New Waterford, Ohio, Nov. 29, 1867. A daughter was born to them, Leda Fay. She was born in Salem, Dec. 30, 1893, and on June 20, 1914, was married to Mitchell E. Lewis. To them was born a daughter, Zona Gale Lewis, born July 25, 1916. On Sept. 21, 1922, Mrs. Lewis was married the second time to Samuel J. Davison, of Salem, and they have a son, Samuel J. Davison, Jr., born Dec. 11, 1923. The McCurdy family is well and favorably known in Columbiana County and Mr. McCurdy is an excellent citizen. E. Carlyle Hyatt, a representative young business man of East Liverpool, is a veteran of the World War. He was born in East Liverpool, April 2, 189:3, and is the son of William A. and Margaret A. (Wynn) Hyatt. William A. Hyatt was born at Brownville, Pa., in 1848 and his wife was born at Shippingport, Pa., in 1859. He was a carpenter by trade and settled in East Liverpool in 1875. He now lives retired. Mr. Hyatt is a Democrat and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. and Mrs. Hyatt are the parents of five children: Nellie, the widow of William A. Walther, lives in Pittsburgh ; Georgia, married William A. Collins, lives in Pittsburgh ; Marie, married Louis Appel, lives in Cleveland ; E. Carlyle, the subject of this sketch ; and Donald, married Ruth Moon, lives in East Liverpool. E. Carlyle Hyatt received his education in the public schools and began his business career in the employ of the Crucible Steel Company, Midland, Pa. He later engaged in automobile repair work in East Liverpool but soon returned to his former employment. On April 2, 1918, Mr. Hyatt enlisted for service during the World War and was sent to Camp Sherman. He sailed for France as a member of Company G, 329th Infantry, 83rd Division, but was later transferred to Company K, 104th Infantry, 26th Division. He was severely gassed during the Argonne drive. He was discharged Jan. 20, 1919, and immediately reentered the employ of the Crucible Steel Company. In 1922 Mr. Hyatt established the 874 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Hyatt Taxi Company and brought to East Liverpool its first real taxi cab. His firm is now known as the Green Cab Company. Mr. Hyatt is a member of the American Legion and Elks Lodge. He is a Republican. Benton Kirk, retired, is a veteran of the Civil War and a pioneer resident of Columbiana County. He was born in Allegheny County. Pa., Jan. 9, 1844, the son of Captain Samuel B. and Tamar (Miller) Kirk. Captain Samuel B. Kirk, a native of Allegheny County, Pa., was a farmer. He served as captain of the militia for a number of years and in later life went to Illinois, where he died. His wife was born in Monongahela County, W. Va. They were the parents of 16 children as follows: Brison and James, deceased ; Elizabeth, married John Agnew. both deceased; Samuel, deceased; Margaret, married Benona Reed, both deceased ; Adam, deceased; Jane, married John Dolby, a Civil War veteran, both deceased; Maria, deceased; Isiah, served during the Civil War with Company K, Third Ohio Volunteer Infantry, died shortly after the close of the war; Agnes, married Joseph Swearingen of Lincoln, Nebraska. both deceased; Benton, the subject of this sketch ; Mary, married Robert Cunningham, lives at Chester, W. Va.; William, John and Robert N., all deceased; and one child died in infancy. Benton Kirk spent his boyhood in Allegheny County, Pa., and began life as a farmer, earning a salary of $6 per month. At the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted in Company A, 115th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served with this company for two years and eleven months. With his company he was rated on Sherman's March to the Sea, but they were intercepted by Gen. Hoods army and Mr. Kirk's outfit was left behind to guard the railroads. He was discharged at Murfreesboro, Tenn., June 22, 1865. He has since resided in East Liverpool, and has been retired since 1911. Mr. Kirk was married first on Dec. 24, 1874, to Miss Isabel Johnson, of Chester, W. Va. She died in June, 1875. On April 25, 1876, Mr. Klrk married Miss Mary Ann McCoy of Beaver County, Pa., the daughter of James H. and Martha McCoy. She died April 9, 1910. Thirteen children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Kirk, as follows: (1) Martha Jane, married Robert Reed, lives at Sebring, Ohio, and they have four children : Albert HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 875 C., Bernice, Elizabeth and Mildred; (2) Anna Belle, married David Morris, lives at South Heights, Pa., and they have five children, Sylvia, Florence, Olive, Carl and Hazel; (3) Tamar, born Sept. 20, 1879, married Cecil M. Fair, lives at East Palestine, Ohio, and they have six children: Harold, Raymond, Joseph, Madeline, Glenn and Charles ; (4) James F., born March 3, 1881, married Ethel Evans, and they have two children, Alice and Frederick ; (5) William, born Feb. 11, 1884, married Valley Bruce, and they have two children, Altha and Robert ; (6) Thomas, born Dec. 6, 1885, a World War veteran, lives at Woodlawn, Pa.; (7) Bryson, born March 1, 1887, lives at Woodlawn, Pa., married Zelma Winkle, and they have two children, Leona and Russel; (8) Ira, born March 25, 1890, lives at Wood-lawn, Pa. ; (9) Claire Osborn, born Sept. 17, 1893, lives at Corapolis, Pa., served during the World War, with Company F, 210th U. S. Engineers ; (10) Fern Elizabeth, born Nov. 17, 1895, married C. Bradshaw, lives at Monaca, Pa., and they have three children, Virginia, Eleanor and Lewis; (11) Mary Lucinda, born April 6, 1878, died in January, 1881; (12) Myrtle Mae, born July 1, 1899, married Walter Toreence, lives at East Liverpool, and they have four children : Beulah, Warren, Merle, and Bonivere ; (13) a son died in infancy. Mr. Kirk holds membership in the United Presbyterian Church and is affiliated with the Grand Army of the Republic. He is a Republican. At the present time Benton Kirk is commander of General Lyons Post, No. 44, G. A. R., East Liverpool, Ohio. Mr. Kirk is in his 83rd year. F. E. Lamping, a prominent merchant of East Liverpool and a well known and substantial citizen of Columbiana County, is a native of Ohio. He was born in Washington County, Ohio, April 2, 1877, and is the son of O. F. and Sophia (Andreae) Lamping. O. F. Lamping, deceased, was a native of Monroe County, Ohio. He engaged in farming and in 1905 settled at Calcutta, in Columbiana County, where he engaged in truck gardening. He died in 1923. Mr. Lamping was a Democrat and a member of the Presbyterian Church. His wife lives in Washington County. To Mr. and Mrs. Lamping six children were born, as follows : Louise, married C. A. Amos ; F. E., the subject of this sketch ; Frank, superintendent of schools, Clarksburg, W. Va.; Wil- 876 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY liam, lives in Washington County, Ohio; Emma, wife of Carl Fisher, deceased; and 0. F., lives at Calcutta, Ohio. F. E. Lamping spent his boyhood on his father's farm and received his education in the public schools. In 1898 he purchased a large dairy farm of 160 acres near Calcutta, which he operated for 13 years. He was a dealer in dairy products until 1920, at which time he disposed of his business to William Schukirt. In 1924 Mr. Lamping came to East Liverpool and engaged in the general hardware business, in which he has been successful. It was formerly owned by the Watson Company. In 1905 Mr. Lamping was united in marriage with Miss Amanda Thompson, of East Liverpool, and the daughter of J. P. and Anna M. Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. Lamping have four children: F. E. Jr., was graduated from East Liverpool High School in 1925, now associated in business with his father ; Doris, Howard, and Carl, at home. Mr. Lamping is a Democrat and a member of the Presbyterian Church. The Lamping family is highly esteemed in the community. John F. Pelts, proprietor of the Madison Billiard and Bowling Alleys, East Liverpool, is a veteran of the World War. He was born at Bridgeport, Ohio, March 4, 1887, and is the son of John and Sophia (Schell) Pelts. Both John Pelts and his wife were born in Germany and came to this country at an early age. He successfully engaged in farming during his life and died in 1895. His wife later married Henry Neininger, of East Liverpool, who died in 1905. By her first marriage she had one child. John F., the subject of this sketch. To her second marriage two children were born : Alvin, lives at Fairmont, W. Va. ; and Helen, married Fred Lackeby, lives in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Neininger resides in Pittsburgh. John F. Pelts was reared and educated in Wheeling, W. Va., and was graduated from the Ohio Valley Business College of East Liverpool, Ohio in 1907. He engaged in the grocery business for several years, later owned a restaurant, and in 1920 engaged in his present business enterprise, which is the largest of its kind in East Liverpool. In September, 1917, Mr. Pelts volunteered for service in the World War and was attached to the 332nd Hospital Unit, 83rd Division. He HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 877 served overseas for 13 months and was discharged at Camp Sherman, Aug. 9, 1919. On Sept. 12, 1919, Mr. Pelts was united in marriage with Miss Lula Dilly, of Kentucky, and the daughter of Pleas and Lillie A. Dilly, both deceased. Mr. Pelts is identified with the Presbyterian Church and the American Legion. He is progressive and enterprising and a substantial citizen. B. E. Saffell, a representative farmer and stockman of Knox Township, is a member of one of Columbiana County's oldest families. He was born in this township, March 24, 1891, and is a son of E. G. and Joan (Hahn) Saffell. E. G. Saffell, a substantial citizen of Columbiana County, was born in Knox Township in 1867. He has always been interested in general farming and breeding pure bred Holstein-Friesian cattle. He owns 200 acres of land, which was formerly the J. L. Hahn farm. Mr. Saffel is a Democrat and a member of the Lutheran Church. His wife was also born in Knox Township and is the daughter of Joseph L. and Rebecca Hahn. Mr. and Mrs. Saffell have three children : B. E., the subject of this sketch ; Frank, married Lena Sanor, lives in Knox Township ; and Harold, married Olive Summers, lives in Knox Township, Columbiana County. B. E. Saffell received his education in the public schools and was graduated from normal school in 1912. He spent three years at Mt. Union College, also one winter at Ohio State University. He has been interested in teaching school for a number of years and at present is principal of the Franklin Avenue School, Alliance, Ohio, with an enrollment of 580 pupils. He purchased his present farm in 1919, which contains 138 acres. This farm "Sidewood" is the original Anderson farm and was settled by Wm. Anderson, grandfather of Mrs. Saffell, in 1847. It has remained in the possession of the family since that time. He specializes in dairy farming and is a breeder of registered Holstein-Friesians. On Aug. 28, 1913, Mr. Saffel was married to Miss Isabel Anderson, a native of Missouri, and the daughter of John M. and Susan (Harshman) Anderson. Mr. Anderson died in 1922 and his wife resides in Cleveland. 878 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Saffell ; John Edgar, born July 22, 1916; and Marion Virginia, born March 3, 1923. Mr. Saffell is a Democrat, a member of the Presbyterian Church and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge. He has an extensive acquaintance throughout the community and is recognized as a progressive citizen. Frank B. Eagleton, of Knox Township, is a substantial citizen of Columbiana County and a member of a well known pioneer family. He was born on a farm between Salem and Lisbon, Dec. 15, 1879, and is the son of Thomas and Margaret (Badger) Eagleton. Thomas Eagleton was born in Massachusetts in 1836 and died in 1881. His wife was a native of Salem Township and died in 1897. Mr. and Mrs. Eagleton had four children: Julia, deceased, was the wife of Clyde Oyster ; Carrie, married Harry Paxson, lives in Salem ; Clarence E., llves in Salem Township ; and Frank B., the subject of this sketch. Frank B. Eagleton received his education in the schools of Salem Township and worked in the mines of this section for five years. He then became connected with the telephone business and was employed throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania. He later went to California, where he spent four years in telephone work and upon his return to Ohio he settled at Alliance, where he served as a member of the police force for eight years. In 1919 Mr. Eagleton organized the Westville Summer Resort in Knox Township, which has proven a successful undertaking. There are a group of 14 cottages and one of the finest small lakes in this section of the state, which has become a popular fishing resort. He also has other land holdings. In 1906 Mr. Eagleton was united in marriage with Miss Minnie Winkler, of Kent, Ohio, who died in 1910. A son was born to them, Lester Raymond, born March 25, 1908. On Dec. 23, 1918, Mr. Eagleton was married to Miss Florence lively, of Starke County, Ohio, the daughter of Thomas and Ella (Naylor) Hively. They have had two sons: Forrest Franklin, born Oct. 16, 1919, died in infancy ; and Frederick Thomas, born March 31, 1925. Mr. Eagleton is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is favorably known in Columbiana County and has a wide acquaintance. HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 879 Henry A. Halverstadt, a prosperous farmer and stockman of Salem Township, is a member of a well known pioneer family of Columbiana County. He was born on the farm where he now resides, May 19, 1857, and is the son of Henry and Mary (Supers) Halverstadt. The Halverstadt farm in Salem Township has been in the family since 1812, when David Halverstadt came here from Frederick County, Md. He was born in Germany and was two years of age when his parents emigrated to the United States. His son, Henry, was born in Maryland in 1808, and when a small child removed to Columbiana County with his parents. He became a leading farmer of this section and died in 1888. His wife was born in Pennsylvania in 1820, and is also deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Henry Halverstadt the following children were born: Samuel, deceased, was a Civil War veteran ; Jacob, deceased ; Mrs. Leah Floding, lives at Leetonia ; Catherine Peppel, dled in 1924 ; David S., deceased ; Isaac Newton, lives at Elk Creek, Neb.; Henry A., the subject of this sketch ; Emma, Mary, and George E., all deceased ; and Amanda Keen, lives at Franklin. Henry A. Halverstadt attended the district schools of Salem Township and in early life engaged in farming with his father. He taught school for several terms and in 1880 went to Nebraska, where he remained but a short time. He operates and owns the home place of 104 acres and is widely known as a breeder of pure bred Jersey cattle, Poland China hogs and Stropshire sheep. On Sept. 29, 1881, Mr. Halverstadt was married to Miss Sarah C. Burger, daughter of ex-county commissioner Samuel Burger, a farmer of Salem Township, now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Halverstadt have six children, as follows: Celia Greenisen, lives in Perry Township ; Roscoe B., married Dorothy Grubbs, lives in Salem Township ; Raymond Lester, lives in Youngstown, Ohio ; Nanna Marie, deceased ; Lila May, married George Robins, lives in Youngstown, Ohio; and Carl O., married Gertrude Ensign June 22, 1924, lives in Los Angeles, Cal. Mr. Halverstadt is a Republican, a member of the Lutheran Church and for a number of years served as president of the school board and as township treasurer and road supervisor. He has been actively connected with the county Grange for many years and is widely known. He was United States census enumerator in 1900 ; in 1901 township assessor, is a charter member of the County Harvest Home Picnic Association and 880 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY also of the Salem Township Rural Telephone Company, of which he is president. He organized twelve Granges while Deputy State Master, in the county. Miss Hallie Roessler ranks among the leading and successful business women of Columbiana County. She is the owner and manager of the Salem Builders Supply Company, Salem. Miss Roessler was born at Wampum, Pa., and is the daughter of Christian and Catherine (Groves) Roessler. Christian Roessler was a veteran of the Civil War. He was born in Germany and when a small child was brought to this country by his parents, who settled in Pittsburgh. He was the son of George Roessler, who met his death by drowning in the Allegheny River. Christian Roessler was educated in the district schools and learned the harness making trade when a resident of Pittsburgh. He served throughout the HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 881 Civil War, a period of four years and twenty days, as a member of Company A, 78th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, receiving his honorable discharge at Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 11, 1865. He was a member of Trescott Post, Grand Army of the Republic, at Salem. After removing to Salem, Mr. Roessler was employed by the Deming Pump Manufacturing Company for twenty-two years. He died Feb. 14, 1925, at the age of 81 years and is buried in Grandview Cemetery, Salem. His wife, Catherine Ann Groves, daughter of John and Elizabeth Groves, was .born in Ireland and came with her parents to this country when about a year old. They settled in Kittanning, Pa., and it was there that she was reared and later met and married Christian Roessler. To this union were born six children : Mrs. Tillie Davis, John, Edward, Hal-lie, the subject of this sketch ; Thomas and Mrs. Elizabeth Shaffer Kennedy. All of these children are living in or around Salem, except Edward, who died in 1923. Miss Hallie Roessler removed to Salem with her parents when eight years old. She attended the schools in Salem and later the Salem Business College. She then entered the employ of the J. B. McNab Co., of Salem, beginning work in the canning factory. She advanced step by step, was placed in charge of the factory and later the office was turned over to her. During the last two or three years of Mr. McNab'a life, owing to his poor health, Miss Roessler had entire charge of the plant. In the meantime she organized for him the Builders Supplies Department and had sole charge of that. After Mr. McNab's death, at the request of his widow, she continued in charge of the business. After a time Mrs. McNab decided to sell out and leave the city and she with her legal advisor, persuaded Miss Roessler to buy her out. Since then Miss Roessler had operated a building material and coal yard. All the concrete blocks which she sells are made in her own plant. She has continued the manufacture of the square gallon tin can. She has made many improvements in her property and is interested, first of all, in giving quality, service and satisfaction to her many customers. In politics, Miss Roessler is a Republican. She is a member of the Salem Chamber of Commerce and the Manufacturers' Association. She is interested in all phases of community work and is an active member of the Christian Church. (19)V2 882 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Owen C. Hahn is well and favorably known in Knox Township, where he is successfully engaged in farming. He was born in this township, Aug. 3, 1875, and is the son of Joseph L. and Rebecca (Haas) Hahn. Joseph L. Hahn was born in Knox Township, Columbiana County, Jan. 23, 1839, the son of William and Mary Lentz Hahn, who settled in this county in 1807, having come here from Pennsylvania. The Hahn family is of German extraction and at an early date settled in Pennsylvania. Joseph L. Hahn followed general farming and stock raising his entire life and met with success. He died in 1913 and his wife died in 1901. They were the parents of the following children : Frank, died in 1908 ; Owen C., the subject of this sketch ; M. W., a minister of the Church of the Brethren, lives at Greenwood, Del.; Mrs. Joan Saffell, lives in Knox Township ; C. G., lives at Canton, Ohio ; and Thurman, lives in Cleveland, Ohio. Owen C. Hahn spent his boyhood on his father's farm and attended the district schools. He also attended Mt. Union College and taught school for more than 30 years in the vicinity of Homeworth, Ohio. He is still engaged in that profession in connection with his farming interests. On Dec. 22, 1898, Mr. Hahn was united in marriage with Miss Vinnie B. Stroup, a native of Knox Township, and the daughter of Rev. Eli and Lucinda (Weaver) Stroup. Mr. Stroup is deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Hahn was born a son, Harold A., born June 10, 1909. He is now about to enter his Sophomore year at Mt. Union College, at the age of 17. Politically, Mr. Hahn is a Democrat and he and his family are affiliated with the Church of the Brethren. He is an energetic and industrious man, highly esteemed throughout the community. H. C. Hoffman, justice of the peace at Homeworth, is among the highly esteemed citizens of Columbiana County. He was born in Knox Township, May 3, 1874, and is the son of Reuben G. and Nancy A. (Cris-singer) Hoffman. Reuben G. Hoffman was born in Knox Township in 1843, the son of John Hoffman, who migrated to Ohio from Pennsylvania in 1830. John Hoffman was well known in Columbiana County and had nine children, HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 883 one of whom is living, Elizabeth Hoffman, St. Louis, Mo. Reuben G. Hoffman was a farmer during his life and died in 1915. His wife, also a native of this township, resides with her son, H. C., the subject of this sketch. She was born in 1842. To Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman were born two children: H. C.; and Minnie, who died at the age of ten years. After completing his schooling in the district schools of Knox Township and Damascus Academy, H. C. Hoffman engaged in farming on the home place. In 1915 he removed to Homeworth where he has since followed the carpenter trade and concrete contracting. He still owns the old homestead in Knox Township. In July, 1918, Mr. Hoffman was appointed justice of the peace at Homeworth, which office he has since filled in a most capable manner. He has also served as a member of the board of education for 21 years. On Feb. 3, 1894, Mr. Hoffman was united in marriage with Miss Emma B. Weaver, of West Township, Columbiana County, the daughter of William and Mary Ann Weaver, both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman have two children: Alta, a graduate of Alliance High School and Mt. Union Conservatory of Music, married May 12, 1920, to H. W. Stoll, a World War veteran. They reside at Alliance, Ohio, where he is connected with the City Savings & Trust Company ; and Walter L., born Dec. 9, 1897, lives at home. Mr. Hoffman is a Democrat and a member of the Reformed Church. He ranks as one of the dependable citizens of the community. Lloyd V. Smith is well known in Columbiana County as a progressive young business man. He is engaged in the automobile business at Home-worth. He was born at New Alexander, Columbiana County, March 10, 1892, the son of Marcellus and Martha (Hively) Smith. Marcellus Smith was born at New Alexander, West Township, Columbiana County, in 1869. For a number of years he was successfully engaged in general farming and now lives retired. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have three children: Earl, lives at Minerva, Ohio; Olive, lives at Minerva ; and Lloyd V., the subject of this sketch. Lloyd V. Smith attended the public schools of New Alexander after which he engaged in general farming with his father for several years. 884 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY He then engaged in the automobile business at Rochester, Ohio, in partnership with his brother-in-law, William Wickersham. In 1920 they established their present business at Homeworth, where they are local agents for the Chevrolet automobile. They do general repair work and have a modern, well equipped garage. On Aug. 5, 1918, Mr. Smith was united in marriage with Miss Helen Miller, of East Rochester, Ohio, the daughter of John and Laura Miller, residents of East Rochester, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have a daughter, Elaine, born Aug. 7, 1922. Mr. Smith is a Republican and a member of the Presbyterian Church. He ranks as one of the dependable citizens of his community. Edward M. Jenkins is one of the representative business men of Columbiana County, where he is connected with the nursery business of J. Jenkins & Son. He was born near Winona, in Columbiana County, May 8, 1889, and is the son of Joshua and Phoebe Ella (Whinnery) Jenkins. J. Jenkins was born at Winona in 1842. He engaged in the grape growing business at Salem in 1864 in partnership with Dr. Dake, under whom he had previously studied medicine. Mr. Jenkins died May 15, 1924. He was actively engaged in the nursery business until the tlme of his death and was the author of the hand book, "Art of Propagation," several thousand copies of which were sold. He also invented several labor saving devices for nurserymen's use, including the "Jenkins Patent Transplanting Box." He was a member of the American Association of Nurserymen since 1880, and belonged to the Mutual Protective Association and the American Nurserymen's Protective Association. He was secretary of the American Forestry Association at the time John Warder was president of the association. J. Jenkins & Son is one of the oldest nurseries in the state of Ohio. They specialize in evergreen and seedling work, shrubbery and small fruits. The shipping point of the company is at Salem. Joshua Jenkins was married first to Miss Rebecca Leeds of Philadelphia, who died shortly after their marriage, leaving a daughter, Mrs. Reba Elizabeth Lawson, of Long Island, N. Y. Mr. Jenkins later married Miss Phoebe Ella Whinnery and to them were born three children : Edith, HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 885 married Lewis Herdle, lives at Greenford, Ohio ; Francine, married Isaac N. Stanley ; and Edward M., the subject of this sketch. Edward M. Jenkins attended the public schools and later was a student at Mt. Union College and Ohio State University. He also attended Salem Business College and since 1910 has been interested in the large nursery business established by his father. He is at present president of the Ohio Nurserymen's Association. On June 10, 1911, Mr. Jenkins was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Althouse, a native of Salem, Ohio. They have no children. Mr. Jenkins is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and the Masonic Lodge. He is an excellent citizen of the community. J. H. Zelley, a well known and highly respected citizen of Salem, is a native of New Jersey. He was born in Hartford, N. J., Nov. 8, 1857, and is the son of Enoch and Sarah B. (Ashead) Zelley, both deceased. They are buried in Medford, N. J. J. H. Zelley was reared in New Jersey and attended the public schools in his native state and also at Westown, Pa. He followed farming for a time, and at present is engaged in the sheet metal work in Salem. On March 26, 1884, Mr. Zelley was united in marriage with Miss Edith Fawcett, the daughter of Richard B. and Edith (Test) Fawcett. Richard Fawcett, father of Richard B. Fawcett, was a native of Frederick County, Virginia. He came to Columbiana County in 1807 and purchased a tract of land from a Samuel Davis, who had purchased it from the government. Richard Fawcett built a brick house on this property ln 1810. He made all the brick by hand himself, on the farm, and the few nails which were used were also made by hand in a blacksmith shop in Salem. The larger timbers were pinned together by wooden pins. The original land which he purchased from Samuel Davis contained 112 acres. One room in Mr. Fawcett's brick house was used for a school room for a few terms. He died in 1845 and is supposed to be buried in the old Quaker Grave Yard on Broadway, which is now the site of the Oriental Stores. His wife is buried in the same place. Richard B. Fawcett, father of Mrs. Zelley, was a farmer. He operated 108 acres of land and was extensively engaged in bee culture. He 886 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY died at the age of 76 and is buried in the Friends Grave Yard on Depot Street, Salem. Mrs. Fawcett died at the age of 36 years. To Mr. and Mrs. Fawcett the following children were born: Ezra, deceased, buried in Alliance; Benjamin ; and Mrs. Zelley. Mrs. Zelley was educated in the Friends School in Salem, Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, and Westown, Pa. She was a teacher for about six years before her marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Zelley have one child, Sarah E. Ashead. Mr. Ashead is associated with the Silvers Shops, Salem. Mr. and Mrs. Ashead have two children, Dudley F. and J. Howard. Mr. and Mrs. Zelley are members of the Wilbur Friends Society of Salem. The Zelley family are held in high regard throughout the corn-, munity and have many friends. Carlos Deemer, of Lisbon, is a veteran of the World War and is recognized as one of the representative young business men of Columbiana County. He was born in Lisbon, Sept. 24, 1894, and is the son of Lee and Anise (Toot) Deemer. Lee Deemer was born near Lisbon in 1855, the son of Philip Deemer, a native of Pennsylvania, who settled at Lisbon in 1825. Lee Deemer engaged in the grocery business for a number of years and since 1910 has been a traveling representative of the Lawrence Publishing Company. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church and a charter member of the Knights of Pythias at Lisbon. Mr. Deemer was married first to Miss Ida Bricker and they had three children: Mrs. C. E. Albright, lives at Lisbon; Lester, lives in Pittsburgh ; and Mrs. W. W. Hostettler, lives in Cleveland. Mr. Deemer was married later to Miss Anise Toot of Carrollton, Ohio, who died in 1921. To them were born two children : Carlos, the subject of this sketch ; and Mrs. L. S. Bye, who lives in Cleveland. Carlos Deemer was educated in the public and high schools of Lisbon and was graduated from Hiram College. During the World War he served as a second lieutenant and was in service for 28 months. He was discharged Aug. 19, 1919. After the close of the war Mr. Deemer was connected with the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company at Akron, Ohio, and later with the Owen Tire & Rubber Company, Cleveland, as assistant sales manager. In 1922 he became identified with the American Vitrified Prod- HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 887 uct Company, Akron, and he is now serving as superintendent at East Liverpool. This is the largest company of its kind in the world and its products are nationally known. The officers are: G. R. Hill, Akron, president ; S. E. Theis, Akron, vice president ; W. G. Murray, Akron, treasurer ; and R. H. Russell, general superintendent. On Nov. 1, 1924, Mr. Deemer was united in marriage with Miss Meryl Luce, of Alliance, Ohio, the daughter of A. R. and Ida Luce. Mr. Deemer is a Democrat, a member of the Presbyterian Church and Masonic Lodge and Knights of Pythias. He also belongs to the American Legion. H. H. Sharp, who lives retired at Salem, is one of Columbiana County's representative citizens. He was born in Salem, Jan. 9, 1860, and is the son of Joel and Angeline (Lee) Sharp. Joel Sharp, deceased, was one of the founders of the Buckeye Engine Company of Salem and during his lifetime a prominent business man of this section. He served as president of that company for many years, as president of the Salem Wire Nail Company, and as a director of the First National Bank. He died in 1898 and his wife, a native of Pennsylvania, died in 1905. Mr. and Mrs. Sharp had two children: H. H., the subject of this sketch ; and Mrs. Frances Ellis, a widow, who lives at Salem. After receiving his preliminary education in the public schools of Salem, H. H. Sharp attended- Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass., and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology at Boston, Mass. He began his business career in the shops of the Buckeye Engine Company and was later identified with the American Steel & Wire Company plant at Salem, of which he was appointed superintendent in 1898. After several years he again renewed relations with the Buckeye Engine Company and in 1906 was elected president, which office he held continuously until his retirement in 1914. Mr. Sharp is also a director of the First National Bank of Salem. Mr. Sharp was married in 1888 to Miss Bessie Church Rush, the adopted daughter of Dr. R. B. and Mary (Conkell) Rush, both deceased. They have a son, Joel H. Sharp, a member of the law firm of Boone & Campbell, Salem. 888 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Joel H. Sharp attended the public schools of Salem and was graduated from Phillips Academy in 1915, Yale University in 1921 and from the Law School of Western Reserve University in 1923. He enlisted in the Officers Training School at Fort Benjamin Harrison during the World War, on May 16, 1917, and was attached to Battery B, 151st Field Artillery, 42nd (Rainbow) Division as second lieutenant, and was later transferred to the 20th Field Artillery ; his service overseas being from Sept. 12, 1917 to Aug. 8, 1919. Mr. Sharp took part in the Champagne-Marne, Ainse-Marne, Vesle, St. Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne drives, being severely gassed during the latter engagement. He is a member of the American Legion and the Yale Club. Mr. Sharp was married Sept. 28, 1923, to Miss Lucia H. Gordy, the daughter of E. S. Gordy, of Connecticut. They have a daughter, Lucia H., born in 1924. H. H. Sharp is a Republican and he and his family are representative of the best citizenship of Columbiana County. Jesse Dallis Paxson is an enterprising and successful business man of Salem and a member of a family that has long .been identified with Columbiana County. He was born in Butler Township, Columbiana County, Feb. 17, 1868, and is the son of Charles and Isabella (Taylor) Paxson. Charles Paxson, deceased, was a native of this county, as was his wife. He followed general farming and stock raising and met with success. He was also a carpenter contractor. He died in 1869 and his wife, who was born in Hanover Township, Columbiana County, died in 1879. They were the parents of the following children: Sarah Jane Allen, deceased ; Oliver, deceased ; Homer, deceased ; Barzilla, married Vina Hendricks, lives at Salem ; Phoeby, wife of William Dickerson, living at Washingtonville ; Charles, married Lyda Daugherty, lives in Salem ; William, married Annis Fox, lives in Salem ; and Jesse Dallis, the subject of this sketch. Jesse Dallis Paxson grew up in Butler Township and attended the district schools. He spent several years on his father's farm and when a young man removed to Salem, where he learned the plasterer's trade. He soon became interested in mason contracting and road building and has become one of the leading road contractors in this section of the state. HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 889 Mr. Paxson has been in charge of the construction of many of the main highways in the state, as well as street pavement work in Salem. On Feb. 21, 1889, Mr. Paxson was united in marriage with Miss Effie Kayler, of Navarre, Ohio, the daughter of Samuel and Sarah Kayler, both deceased. They had no children. Mrs. Paxson died April 4, 1925. Mr. Paxson is a member of the First Friends Church of Salem and is a Republican. He is favorably known in the community where he has spent so many years. Daniel Webster Brinker, who lives retired in Salem Township, is a representative and highly esteemed citizen of Columbiana County. He was born in Center Township, March 23, 1861, and is the son of Henry and Rosina (Augst) Brinker. Henry Brinker was born in Center Township, Columbiana County, in June, 1809, and died Oct. 7, 1882. His life was spent as a farmer and at one time he owned much land he willed 458 acres to his children. He was a liberal supporter of the church and a man of honor and business integrity. Mr. Brinker was the son of Andrew Brinker, who was born in Pennsylvania and came to Ohio with his family in 1807. Andrew Brinker became a very wealthy and influential man, owning at one time 2,000 acres of land. He came of sturdy German stock, which had settled first in Maryland and had then crossed into Pennsylvania. Henry Brinker had a son by his first marriage, Jacob, who died in 1887. He was later married to Miss Rosina Augst, a native of Salem Township, and the daughter of Jacob and Katherine Augst, Swiss-Germans. She now resides with her son, Daniel W. Brinker. To Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brinker the following children were born : Mary C. Arter, lives in Alliance, Ohio; Daniel Webster, the subject of this sketch ; and Sara Ida Bates, deceased. Daniel Webster Brinker was reared and educated in Center Township. In 1877 his father gave him the farm he now owns in Salem Township. It is among the attractlve farms of this section and is well improved. Until his retirement in 1923, due to an injury sustained while plowing with a tractor, Mr. Brinker was well known as a dairy farmer. On March 8, 1884, Mr. Brinker was married to Miss Alice Hilbish, who was born in Snyder County, Pa., the daughter of Rev. Henry Hil- 890 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY bish, of the Reformed Church. Reverend Hilbish is deceased and his wife resides at Johnstown, Pa. To Mr. and Mrs. Brinker the following children were born: Ada B., married Clarence Holloway, lives on the Brinker farm, and they have four children: Thelma, Walter, Lloyd, and Martha Mae ; Linna R., a trained nurse, connected with Charity Hospital, Cleveland ; Mildred, married Stallo Bailey, lives in Salem Township, and they have four children, Carl, Helen, Pearl, and Gladys ; Miriam, twin sister of Mildred, married Homer Noel, lives in Salem Township ; Henry R., a graduate of Ohio State University, is county agent in Wyandotte County, Ohio; Theodore, a student at Ohio State University and Mary, a normal school student. In politics Mr. Brinker is identified with the Republican party and he has served as a member of the township and local school boards for many years. He is a member of St. Jacob's Reformed Church, and an excellent citizen of the community in which he has spent his entire life. Phoebe Pearl Nichols is among the popular and highly esteemed young women of Salem, where she is interested in newspaper work. She was born south of this city, near Franklin Square, Sept. 12, 1899, and is the daughter of Robert and Myrtle (Badger) Nichols. Robert Nichols, deceased, was a native of Columbiana County and the son of Mahlon and Ruth Anna Nichols, who came to this county from Virginia during the early days .and settled near Franklin Square, where they operated a tract of 640 acres of land. Robert Nichols died in 1906. His wife, also a native of this county, is the daughter of Clark E. and Anna Badger. Three children were born to Robert and Myrtle (Badger) Nichols ; Robert, died at the age of 18 months Altha, died at the age of 13 months ; and Phoebe Pearl, the subject of this sketch. Phoebe Pearl Nichols received her education in Salem and after completing her schooling became connected with the editorial department of the Herald. Later, she worked on the Salem News during the World War period and again for a time beginning in 1922. Since 1924 Miss Nichols has been Salem correspondent for the Youngstown Vindicator. Miss Nichols is a member of the First Christian Church, and is well known soloist of that church choir. HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 891 Jeremiah B. Zimmerman, a progressive farmer and stockman of Salem Township, was born in the township where he lives, in 1851, the son of Samuel and Sarah (Switzer) Zimmerman. Samuel Zimmerman was a native of Columbiana County, as was his wife. He followed general farming during his entire life and met with success. He died in 1909 and his wife died in 1876. They were the parents of the following children: Mary C. Anglemyer, Arabella Marshall, Lydia Weaver, Emmer E., Clark, all residents of Leetonia ; Lucinda S. Bich, lives at Lisbon ; Ada Esther Halverstadt, lives at Leetonia ; and Jeremiah B., the subject of this sketch. Jeremiah B. Zimmerman spent his boyhood on the home place and attended the district schools. He has always been interested in farming and owns a well improved farm in Salem Township. On March 20, 1875, Mr. Zimmerman was married to Miss Sophia Anglemyer, of Leetonia, the daughter of Jacob and Maria (Wannamaker) Anglemyer, the former a native of Maryland and the latter of Ohio. Mr. Anglemyer died July 22, 1888, and his wife died Aug. 15, 1879. To Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman were born 4 children, as follows: Estella L. Brinker ; Lloyd D. ; Bessie ; and Erle C., a chemical engineer, resides in Akron, Ohio. They are all residents of Leetonia. Mr. Zimmerman is a Republican, a member of St. Paul's English Lutheran Church of Leetonia, and belongs to the Grange. He ranks as one of the dependable citizens of the community. Charles T. Kennedy, one of Salem's enterprising and successful young business men, is a veteran of the World War. He was born in this city, Jan.. 25, 1895, and is the son of A. H. and Ella T. Kennedy. A. H. Kennedy, retired, is a highly esteemed citizen of Columbiana County. He was successfully engaged in the retail business in Salem until his retirement in 1920 and also held many township and city offices. He and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. Charles T., the subject of this sketch, is their only child. Charles T. Kennedy was graduated from Salem High School in 1914 and later from Washington & Jefferson College. On the day of the declaration of the World War he volunteered for service and served in France 892 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY as a member of the 135th Field Artillery. He participated in many important battles and drives of the war and was discharged in June, 1918. Mr. Kennedy's first business venture was as mine superintendent of the Elk Run Coal Company of Salem, in which capacity he served for two years. He has since been interested in the real estate business and has met with uniform success. On Sept. 19, 1920, Mr. Kennedy was united in marriage with Miss Marie Murphy, of Salem, the daughter of Charles and Laura Murphy. Mr. Murphy is deceased and his wife lives in Salem. Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy have a daughter, Marjorie Ann, born in December, 1922. Politically, Mr. Kennedy is a Republican. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, Elks Lodge, and Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. Rev. Alfred Joseph Manning, rector of St. Paul's Catholic Church, Salem, is among Columbiana County's most prominent and highly esteemed citizens. He is a native of Cleveland, Ohio, born June 10, 1877, and the son of John R. and Anna (Dempsey) Manning. Both Mr. and Mrs. Manning are residents of Cleveland, where Mr. Manning was identified with Thomas Manning, Jr. & Sons Engine Company. Rev. Alfred Joseph Manning was educated at St. Joseph's Seminary for Boys, St. Ignatius College, and St. Mary's Seminary, of Cleveland. In 1903 he was ordained to the priesthood and spent the following year in Cleveland as assistant at St. Augustine's Church. He was located at Lima, Ohio, for five years, as assistant pastor of St. Rose's Church, after which he retired on account of ill health. Reverend Manning spent two years in New Mexico and upon his return to Ohio was appointed assistant pastor of St. Peter and Paul's Church, Sandusky, and later of St. Edwards, Cleveland, after which he served as chaplain of St. Vincent's Orphanage for six years. In 1918 Reverend Manning was sent to Salem as pastor of St. Paul's Church. St. Paul's Catholic Church was founded Oct. 8, 1868 by Rev. E. W. J. Lindesmith. Its various pastors have been as follows: Rev. C. H. Treiber, Rev. W. J. Finucan, Rev. F. Senner, Rev. G. C. Schoenemann, Rev. T. F. Conlon, Rev. Leon Lentsch, Rev. John T. Moran, Rev. M. H. Casey, Rev. H. J. Gerhardstein, Rev. Thomas A. Hanrahan and Rev. HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 893 Alfred Joseph Manning. The school, which is taught by the Sisters of the Humility of Mary, was built in 1904 by Rev. T. F. Conlon and has an enrollment of 200 students. The present church was built in 1880 by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Clement H. Treiber, now of Canton, Ohio. S. V. Culler. Among the substantial citizens of Salem is S. V. Culler, who conducts an automobile paint shop at his suburban home on the Georgetown Road. He is a native of Clarkston, Ohio, born April 10, 1876, and the son of John and Isabel (Walters) Culler, both deceased. Mr. Culler was educated in the public schools and when 18 years of age came to Salem, where he entered the employ of the American Steel Nail Company. After various occupations he engaged in the painting business and since 1920 has conducted an automobile paint shop. High grade workmanship is Mr. Culler's aim. During the Spanish-American War Mr. Culler served in Cuba and Porto Rico as a member of Company C, 3rd U. S. Field Artillery and Company C, 7th U. S. Field Artillery. He was in service for three years. On June 25, 1905, Mr. Culler was married to Miss Hetty Mcllvain, of Leetonia, Ohio. They have no children. Mr. Culler is an independent voter. He belongs to the Spanish-American War Veterans. Ralph W. Emmons, state representative, is well and favorably known in Columbiana County. He was born at East Rochester, April 27, 1887, and is the son of David and Mary Alice (Whiteleather) Emmons. David Emmons, Civil War veteran, deceased, was a prominent merchant of East Rochester for 40 years, and also served as postmaster. He and his wife are deceased and are buried in Moultrie Cemetery, West Township. Mr. and Mrs. Emmons had four sons and one daughter, Mary A., deceased; Ralph W., the subject of this sketch ; and V. D., and E. F. Emmons and Frank A. Emmons of Alliance living at Akron, Ohio. V. D. also is a state representative from Summit County, Ohio. This is the first time in the history of Ohio that two brothers were members of the same legislature. 894 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Ralph W. Emmons attended the public schools of West Township and at an early age was connected with the Alliance (Ohio) Leader as a reporter. He later was employed in the Keplinger Hotel. Since 1906 Mr. Emmons has been station agent for the Pennsylvania Railroad at East Rochester. He was elected to the state legislature in 1924. Mr. Emmons has also served as township clerk for six terms, clerk of the board of education for 14 years and as a member of the legislature is author of the Act which provides for the (1) distribution of hunting licenses, (2) act providing for a Municipal Court at East Liverpool, Ohio, (3) act establishing the first State park in Eastern Ohio, known as Guilford State Park, west of Lisbon, Ohio. All of the above three bills became laws. Also introduced bill requiring the teaching of character culture in the public schools. This bill was favorably commented upon by almost one hundred newspapers in twenty-eight different states. He has been a member of several of the major committees, such as highway, election and military affairs. He also served as secretary to Joint Senate and House Public Works and Building Committee, Special Committee sent to Philadelphia in regard to Sesqui-Centennial ; also Special Committee sent to Harrisburg, Pa., to study operation of Pennsylvania gas tax law. On April 23, 1895, Mr. Emmons was married to Miss Charlotte M. Tomlinson, the daughter of John and Mary Tomlinson, of West Township. They have three children : Wallace McKinley, Cecil L., and Genevieve. Mr. Emmons is a Republican and a member of the Christian Church. He has an extensive acquaintance in Columbiana County and is well liked. C. W. Heim, one of Kensington's representative citizens, is a native of Columbiana County. He was born in Knox Township, Jan. 23, 1875, and is the son of John B. and Rachel A. (Sanor) Heim. John B. Heim, a prosperous farmer of West Township, is a native of Columbiana County, where he has spent his entire life. His wife is deceased. C. W. Heim grew up on his father's farm and attended the district schools. He engaged in teaching in West and Butler townships and followed this profession for 12 years. He then farmed for some time on 156 acres of land in West Township and since January, 1925, has devoted HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 895 his entire time as bookkeeper for the Kensington Supply Company. Mr. Heim has been identified with the business since the time of its organization as secretary. On March 7, 1901, Mr. Heim was united in marriage with Miss Irene Glass, the daughter of Jacob F. and Ellen (Jennings) Glass, residents of West Township, Columbiana County. To them were born three children: Lucille, died at the age of eight years ; Milton, born March 26, 1911; and John Jacob, born May 23, 1914. Mr. Heim is Director of The Ohio Wool Growers Co-Operative Association since its organization, President of the Columbiana County Sheep and Wool Growers Association, and is Past Master, Columbiana County, Pomona Grange. Mr. Heim and his family are identified with the Lutheran Church. He is a Republican. David William McCloskey, deceased (Oct. 8, 1923), was a progressive business man of East Palestine, where he was president of the First National Bank. He was the eldest son of Benjamin Allen McCloskey and Lucretia Taylor McCloskey, born Aug. 25, 1869, on the old farm near New Waterford. His early days were spent on the farm and in the district school. He later attended Mt. Union College. On Oct. 12, 1893 he married Susie Morris, youngest daughter of Samuel and Albina Morris of Rogers. On the Morris farm he spent 7 years. While there he became imbued with the idea of becoming a banker, a desire which grew into an accomplished reality, for in 1900 he entered the Market National Bank, of Cleveland, where he obtained the working knowledge of banking. Three years later on March 2, 1903, he founded the First National Bank with his father and himself as the leading stockholders. The subject of this sketch acted as cashier. He had two children, Martha Linwood, a designer, and Kersey Evertt, a banker, both at home. His mother, a widow, lives among her children. His sisters, Mrs. Florence Worley and Mrs. Bess Compton live in Glenwood, Fla., and Chicago, Ill., respectively. His brother, Charles S. McCloskey, lives at East Palestine. 896 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY At the time of his death Mr. McCloskey was a trustee of the First Presbyterian Church in which church he was ever a faithful member and always interestedly connected with its activities and growth. He was a Republican, a 32 degree Mason, a Knight of Pythias, an Odd Fellow and a member of the Kiwanis Club. Besides he also belonged to many business organizations of the city, seeking to do good wherever he went. His life was admirably lived and his quiet example will live long after him. His memory will be held dear to all who knew him. Charles S. McCloskey is an excellent and highly esteemed citizen of East Palestine, where he is president of The First National Bank. He was born on a farm near New Waterford, Ohio, April 7, 1878, and is the son of Benjamin A. and Lucretia (Taylor) McCloskey. Benjamin A. McCloskey was born near New Waterford, Ohio, in 1842, and spent his entire life on a farm. He died Oct. 16, 1916 and is buried in New Waterford cemetery. His wife, a native of Enon Valley, Pa., resides at East Palestine. They were the parents of four children : David W., deceased; Florence M. Worley, lives at Punta Gordo, Florida ; Betty C. Compton, lives in Chicago, Ill.; and Charles S., the subject of this sketch. Charles S. McCloskey attended the district schools and spent hls boyhood on his father's farm. He attended Mt. Hope Academy, Grove City College, and was graduated from the University of Wooster in 1901. He came to East Palestine in 1906, where he became identified with the First National Bank in a clerical position. In 1912 he was made assistant cashier and in 1921 was appointed cashier. He has been president of the institution since 1923. On Oct. 16, 1912, Mr. McCloskey was united in marriage with Miss Leah Roderus of East Palestine, the daughter of Henry and Hulda (Saalbach) Roderus, natives of Pennsylvania, and residents of East Palestine. Mr. and Mrs. McCloskey have two children, C. Robert and Elinor F., both students. Mr. McCloskey is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, Knights of Pythias, Loyal Order of Moose and Kiwanis Club. HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 897 The First National Bank of East Palestine, which is one of the leading banking institutions of Columbiana County, was established in March, 1903, with the following officers: William C. Wallace, president ; David W. McCloskey, cashier. The original board of directors were: William C. Wallace, John Kipp, Edward W. Powers, Benjamin A. McCloskey, Ulrich Winter, Max W. Beyer, Samuel M. Hoon, William Johnston, Frederick B. Unger, Eli Harman, Austin Dildine, and William K. Rose. The present officers are: Charles S. McCloskey, president; Ernest J. Ronal, cashier ; and George Archibald, assistant cashier. The directors are: William M. Koch, Max W. Beyer, Edward W. Powers, K. E. McCloskey, Charles S. McCloskey, William Johnston, and C. H. Rukenbrod. The present home of the First National Bank, which is of Greek style of architecture, was erected in 1924 and completed in 1925. It has a frontage of 33 feet and a depth of 102 feet, being a modern one story bank building with a 22 foot ceiling and mezzanine floor. The decorating scheme of the interior walls and ceiling is of white and light cream, which blends and harmonizes with the Tavenelle marble and the black walnut finish. Clarence J. Vogel, sales manager of Frederick J. Dando, is a progressive young business man of Wellsville. He was born in Pittsburgh, June 21, 1893, and is the son of John S. and Annie (Fleichsig) Vogel. John S. Vogel, who lives retired with his son in Wellsville, was born in Pittsburgh. He was a millwright by trade and later in life an engineer. He is a Republican and a member of the Lutheran Church, of which he has served as treasurer for several years. His wife died in March, 1921, and is buried in Pittsburgh. To Mr. and Mrs. Vogel were born nine children, five of whom are deceased. The others are : Stella, a nurse, lives in Pittsburgh ; Clarence J., the subject of this sketch ; W. R., engaged in business in Pittsburgh, is a veteran of the World War ; and Charles R., also a World War veteran, lives in Ashtabula, Ohio, where he is connected with an orchestra and is also a teacher of music. He served during the war as a member of the 107th Field Artillery, 28th Division, and was severely wounded and gassed while at the front. Clarence J. Vogel attended the public schools of Pittsburgh and began life as a newsboy. He learned the machinist's trade when a young 898 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY man and was connected with the Pressed Steel Car Company of Pittsburgh for five years, after which he entered the employ of the McLain Fire Brick Company in 1916 as office manager. He was later made superintendent of the company's plant at New Salisbury, Ohio, and in 1920 came to Wellsville as sales manager and engineer. Mr. Vogel has extensive business interests in Pittsburgh, being a partner in business with his brother, Walter R. They are dealers in musical instruments and the firm is known as Vogel Brothers. He is also a business partner of Walter B. Urling, and they own and operate a motion picture theater in Wellsville. On July 31, 1914, Mr. Vogel was married to Miss Caroline Workman, who was born at Beaver City, Pa., Oct. 23, 1893, the daughter of George W. and Lucretia (Thompson) Workman. Mr. and Mrs. Workman, who reside at Beaver City, have six children : Alice, married Walter B. Urling, lives at Wellsville ; Mrs. Vogel ; Glenythe, deceased, was the wife of Louis Urling ; Elizabeth, married Winston Beglin, lives at Midland, Pa. ; Shannon, engaged in the real estate business at Beaver City, Pa.; and Adele, at home. Mr. and Mrs. Vogel have five sons : Paul, born Oct. 25, 1915 ; Theodore, born July 14, 1917 ; Jack, born July 10, 1919 ; William, born Sept. 30, 1922 ; and Donald, born Oct. 10, 1924. Mr. Vogel is identified with the Republican party in politics, is a member of the Presbyterian Church, the Masonic and Elk lodges, and belongs to the Kiwanis Club. He has an excellent standing in Wellsville and is highly esteemed. Harlow F. Banfield, a successful business man and highly esteemed citizen of Wellsville, where he resides, is a member of one of the early pioneer families of Ohio. He is president of the Banfield Clay Company, of Irondale, Ohio. Mr. Banfield was born at Leechburg, Pa., in 1881, and is the son of William and Henrietta (Shear) Banfield. William Banfield, retired, ranks among the pioneer sheet and tin plate manufacturers of the United States. He came to this country from England in 1873 and at an early date settled in Irondale, Ohio, where he engaged in the manufacture of the first commercial tin plate produced in the United States. He also served as vice president of the Follansbee HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 899 Brothers Company for many years. Mr. Banfield lives retired at Steubenville, Ohio. His wife died in 1903 and is buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Wellsville. They were the parents of the following children: Harlow F., the subject of this sketch ; J. W., superintendent of the Follansbee Brothers Company, Toronto, Ohio ; W. G., assistant superintendent of the same company ; W. P., engaged in business with his brother, Harlow F.; Judson S., an artist, lives in New York City ; Kent, married Dr. Joseph J. Scroggs, lives at Beaver, Pa. ; and Wilda E., a teacher of domestic science at Rochester, Pa. Harlow F. Banfield attended the public and high schools of Irondale, was graduated from Lawrenceville (N. J.) School in 1902, and was a member of the 1906 class at Lehigh University. He operated a foundry at Avonmore, Pa., until 1910, at which time he established the Banfield Clay Company at Irondale, which has developed into one of the leading industries of that section. Mr. Banfield's home is in Wellsville, where he has other business interests. On Sept. 5, 1906, Mr. Banfield was united in marriage with Miss Mary Olive Moore, of Beaver, Pa., and they have three children: William Scott, born June 21, 1909 ; Mary Alice, born Nov. 30, 1911; and Harlow F., Jr., born April 23, 1915. Mrs. Banfield has the following brothers and sisters: D. A., lives at Beaver, Pa.; Winfield Scott, Jr., an attorney, lives at Beaver, Pa., where he is associated in practice with his father; Josephine, married Fred Orr, lives in Cleveland ; and Maude, lives at home. Mrs. Banfield graduated from Beaver College with the class of 1904 and Wells College, Aurora, New York, with class 1905. Mr. Banfield is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge. He is one of Columbiana County's excellent citizens. Joseph D. Ferrall, owner of Ferrall's Drug Store, is one of Leetonia's most active business men and substantial citizens. He was born in Columbiana County and is the son of Samuel B. and Catherine (Eells) Ferrall, both of whom are deceased. Joseph D. Ferrall received his early education in the district schools of Columbiana County. Later he was a student at Mount Hope Academy and while there his teacher was C. B. Gabreath, who is now State Histor-