(RETURN TO THE TITLE PAGE) 700 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY aptitude for this industry and succeeded from the start. He now has 9,000 square feet of glass, and raises vegetables, bedding plants and cut flowers, making a specialty of carnations of which he has many choice and beautiful varieties. The demand for his flowers is beyond his ability to supply and plans are on foot for a still further extension of his facilities. In 1874 Mr. Mundy married Matilda Stockwell, who was born in Pennsylvania. and they have four-children : William, an employe of the Bell Telephone Company: Elizabeth Mary: and Alice. Mr. Mundy’s second marriage was to Gertrude Allen. who was born in Lancashire. England. They have three children : Charles. Harriet and Percy Edward. ELIJAH MOUNTFORD. assistant superintendent of The Homer Laughlin China Company, of East Liver. pool, and a potter whose skill is second to none in America, is a native of Shelton. near Hanley. Staffordshire, England. His parents were Elijah and Prudence (Ellis) Mountford and his grandfather was Joseph Mountford, a farmer of Cheshire. England. Elijah Mountford, the elder, was born at Hanley about the year 1816 and was a potter whose thorough understanding of his business caused him to be chosen superintendent of the Cauldon Place Potteries. which were the property of John Ridgway. His wife was Prudence Ellis, a native of Hanley. She died at the age of 79 in 1893. They were a couple whose sterling worth was shown in right living. They were members of the Bethesda Methodist Chapel. Their family consisted of four children, all of whom are living. Frederick resides in Hanley and is secretary of the Taylor & Tunnicliffe pottery. He is also a musician of national reputation. Betsy. who is the widow of Richard Booth. resides in Haverlock Place, Shelton, Hanley, England. Arthur Mountford is director of the art department of The Homer Laughlin China Company of East Liverpool. Elijah Mountford, our subject, was the third child. He attended school until his 16th year and was given much better educational advantages than most boys received at that time. He then went to work in the Cauldon Place Potteries of which his father was superintendent, and devoted his time to the acquirement of a thorough and practical knowledge of the business. He rose step by Step until he reached the position of warehouseman, a position far different from the one so designated in America. It is more nearly synonymous with that as manager. as the warehouseman has charge of all the orders from the clay department to the shipping room and, in many potteries. also has charge of the decorating department. It is incumbent upon him to understand every- phase of the business and it is from the ranks of the warehousemen that most of the manufacturers and salesmen come. At the age of 18 he became manager of the Thomas Hughes pottery at Burslem and later went on the road as Salesman for a number of years. He had not only an inherited but a natural ability for the work and acquired a skill and insight that marked him for success. In 1870 he came to America and for four. years was employed in the office and warehouse of John Moses, of Trenton, New Jersey. He then accepted a position with James Moses as secretary and salesman for the Mercer Pottery Company, and was virtually manager of the business for six years. He then formed a partnership with Henry Nelson Burroughs in the early ‘80's and the firm of Burroughs & Mountford became known the world over as manufacturer; of high grade wares. The principal articles manufactured were white decorated earthen are, vitrified china and underglazed, printed earthenware. They also made large quantities of glazed tile at one time. Any product of their pottery met with a ready market. They carried off all the first prizes from the exhibition of the American Apt Industry of Philadelphia in 1889, and Mr. Mountford has seven of these medals now in his possession. One of these medals was given for overglaze printing in underglaze colors, a process that has been lately introduced as something new. They were also awarded the highest medal for underglaze AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 701 printing a very difficult process. The only gold medal awarded for crockery ware manufactured in the United States at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893 was won by them and the ribbon and certificate issued is now in the hands of Mr. Mountford, although the medal itself was never issued on account of shortness of funds. They also exhibited at this exposition a decorated vase which was sold to the late William Ziegler. of New York City for the sum of $875. Their goods were so much superior to ordinary ware manufactured that they had comparatively little competition and they were successful from the start and up to the second administration of Cleveland. His attitude towards the pottery industry of this country as regards the tariff had a most depressing effect on trade and in 1899. after fruitless endeavors to overcome this tendency. Mr. Mountford was obliged to give up the business. He then left Trenton and located in Western Pennsylvania. where he was engaged 'in potteries for a couple of years before he came to East Liverpool to accept the position of assistant superintendent of The Homer Laughlin China Company, where he remained until July, 1904. Mr. Mountford is an ardent Republican and has taken an active part in politics in order that he might help to right the great wrong that has been done to the industry in which he is so much interested. In this he succeeded so far as to assist in bringing about conditions which caused the jobbers and importers to be glad to accept the provisions of the Dingley bill .(which they had previously violently opposed), a measure which has done untold good to the potters since itS adoption and is the cause of their present prosperous condition. Elijah Mountford was married to Elizabeth Redfern, daughter of Thomas Redfern, of Stoke-on-Trent. England. She returned to her native land for a visit and died there in September. 1888, leaving a family of four children. namely : Jane. who is the widow of William Conover. and makes her home with her tather ; Minnie, wife of J. W. Foster, of Trenton. New Jersey : Margaret. wife of James D. "Hall, also of Trenton ; and Alice, wife of John W. Maguire, of Erie, Pennsylvania. Mr. Mountford is a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church. For many years he was church organist. He also sang in the choir when not thus employed. He and Harry Cooke were the promoters of the Inter-State Fair of Trenton, one of the most successful and interesting gathering of the kind ever held in that State. He is a Mason and a member of the Royal Arcanum. his membership being with the lodges in Trenton, New Jersey. ANDREW JACKSON WILLIARD, attorney-at-law at Homeworth, was born in 1848 at Lisbon, Ohio and is a son of Jacob G. and Christiana (Getzandammer) Williard. The parents of Mr. Williard were born and reared at Frederick. Maryland, where they were married in 1822. Two years later they came to Columbiana County, Ohio. locating near Lisbon. where the father taught school. He was a man of excellent education and sterling character and became something of a leader in county affairs and in 1830 was elected the first county surveyor of Columbiana County. In 1844 he was elected county treasurer. He was chairman of the first Democratic convention ever held in Columbiana County. In the fall of 1848 he purchased a farm of 230 acres in Stark County, Ohio, and in that county Mr. Williard was again selected to fill various offices. one of which, county surveyor, he held for a long period. His death occurred in June, 1878, in his 79th year. The mother of the subject of this sketch passed away in 1876, in her 75th year. She had been the dear and devoted mother of 10 children, namely : Byankinna L. P., who was married in 1848 to Rachel Ann Koombs, a daughter of Philip Koombs, of West Virginia, and at his death left five children; Galileo La Linde, born September 28, 1827. deceased ; Katherine, born in 1829, deceased ; Bernonilli Jacob. who resides on a portion of the old homestead in Stark County ; Katherine E., born in 1834, who makes her home With her brother,. 702 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY our subject ; Quintilian La Grange, born in 1836, deceased; Thomas Jefferson Jackson, born in 1838, deceased; Maria Ann, born in 1842, deceased; George Washington, born in 1844; and Andrew Jackson. From boyhood the subject of this Sketch had good educational opportunities as his father was a man of enlightened view, and after he completed the common school course .he was sent to Duff's College, Pittsburg, where he was graduated in 1868. In 1879 he entered the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor as a student of law and was graduated from that notable institution in 1882. Upon his admission to the bar in 1883, he entered into practice at Fort Wayne, and continued there until he removed to Homeworth. Here he has devoted his whole attention to his profession and is in the enjoyment of a large and lucrative practice. Politically Mr. Williard justifies his name as he has always been a stanch Jackson Democrat. He has never married. He is a member of the Odd Fellows. WILLIAM A. WHINNERY. a well-known, popular citizen of Perry township, who operates his fathers’ large dairy farm of 91 acres, which is situated in Section 11, was born here August 3, 1868. and is a son of Elijah and Lavina (Strong) Whinnery. The paternal grandfather of our subject came to Columbiana County among the early pioneers, probably in 1804. Elijah Whinnery was born in Columbiana County and now resides at Salem. aged 82 years, one of the city’s most respected residents. He has been thrice married. To his first marriage one child was born, Julian, now a resident of Nebraska. The children of the second marriage were : Flora, wife of David Hannay. of Perry township; Ellen. wife of Eli Spencer. of Mahoning County; Mrs. Anna Haviland. deceased; Viola, wife of Charles Haviland. of Salem ; Lizzie, wife of Elwood Myers, of Perry township; Lloyd G., of Mahoning County ; Orville E.. of Perry township; William A. ; and Effie. The mother of these children was born in Mahoning County, Ohio, and died on the farm now operated by our subject, December 22, 1886, aged 57 yearS. There are 33 grandchildren in the family and Seven great-grandchildren. Elijah Whinnery took for his third wife Mrs. Lambourn, of Salem. William A. Whinnery was educated in the common schools and then at Mount Union College, and after completing his education taught school in the vicinity of Salem for about two years. He has always shown a deep, interest in educational matters and has served on the school board for 10 years. His fine farm, one of the best improved in the county is situated on the Newgarden road within two miles of Salem. It has been conducted for the past 15 years exclusively as a dairy farm and is the oldest one to dispose of its dairy products in Salem. Mr. Whinnery has 25 mulch cowS and his products are as fine as any placed on the market, their quality commanding a high price. On November 14, 1899, Mr. Whinnery was married to Mary C. Eckstein. a member of one of the old eStablished families of the county, and they have four children, viz. : Karl E.. Vida C., Ross A. and Marjorie E. Mr. Whinnery belongs to the .Odd FellowS and the Maccabees. THOMAS ROBINSON, a director and the general manager of The Colonial Company, potters. of East Liverpool, was horn in Wolstanton, near Burslem, Staffordshire, England, on May 6. 1856. His parents were William and Caroline ( Prinn) Robinson. and the grandfather was George Robinson, a native of Staffordshire. and a man of considerable wealth, who died in 1880 when about 85 years of age. William Robinson was born in England in May, 1827. and there became a potter and worked at his trade until 1868, when he came to the United States and located at Trenton. New Jersey. There he worked at hiS trade until some 20 years later when he moved to EaSt Liverpool. Ohio. and spent the remaining. years of his life in a well-earned ease. His AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 705 union with Caroline Prinn resulted in the following offspring, viz. : Annie, Eliza, George, Emma and Thomas. the laSt named being the only survivor. Mr. RobinSon died July 4, 1899. In England he was a member of the Shepherds, a large and powerful fraternal Society. Thomas Robinson attended the public schools of Trenton and then became a dish-maker in the pottery, remaining in Trenton until 1877, when he came to East Liverpool, Ohio, to work in the potteries here. In 1882 he became foreman of the clay department of the Potters' Co-Operative Company. He remained with this concern until 1891 when he was offered a similar, but more lucrative place with Mountford & Company. Later he became a large Stockholder of George C. Murphy & Company, potters, and was made preSident and manager. This company was afterward absorbed by the EaSt Liverpool Potteries Company, of which Mr. Robinson was one of the heavy stockholders and of which he became manager. In July, 1903, he in company with a number of other gentlemen organized the company which was incorporated under the name of The Colonial Company, and which purchased the Wallace & Chetwin pottery, which they are now operating with Mr. Robinson as manager. He is a man of sound business principles and a better man for the place could not have been chosen. Mr. Robinson married Amelia Wirt and has an interesting family of five children. namely : William H., Minnie S., Caroline M., Thomas and Emma. They attend the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Robinson is a member of Josiah Wedgewood Lodge. No. 235, Sons of St. George, of which he is past president ; the Eagles ; and the Mystic Circle. Henry Wirt. the father of Mrs. Robinson, was born in Germany in 1811 and came to America when a young man. Having learned the trade of a stone cutter in his native land, he followed that business at Pittsburg for many years and later came to East Liverpool. Ohio, where he built the brick house on Walnut street. now the home of Mr. Robinson and one of the oldest buildings in East Liverpool. He built a large part of the stone and bridge work of the railroad when it was put through here and his contracts extended to Pittsburg and other points outSide of this neighborhood. His wife was Wilhelmina Russie, a descendant of an estimable German family which had settled here at an early day. Mr. Wirt was a Republican. CHARLES N. THOMPSON, one of the well-known citizens of East Liverpool, and a member of one of its leading families, waS born in this city May 15, 1859, and is a son of Matthew and Ruth Ann (McKinnon) Thompson, and a grandson of William and Eleanor (McDowell) Thompson. William Thompson was a son of Matthew Thompson and was born on the Atlantic Ocean while his parents were coming to America from Ireland. William Thompson was reared in Western Pennsylvania and married when quite young. In 1818 he came to Ohio and located at Fawcettstown, now known as East Liverpool, but removed at a later date to Calcutta which, at that time, offered better business opportunities. There he kept a hotel until the close of his life. He married Eleanor McDowell and they became the parents of six sons and two daughters. Matthew Thompson; father of Charles N., was born October 18, 1809. During his earlier years in business he had an interest in the George S. Harker pottery, which he later sold and removed to South Bend. Minnesota, where he took up farming land and also built a hotel, which he ran for a number of years. After a residence in that State of about no years he disposed of his property, and, on account of failing health, returned to the more genial climate of East Liverpool. Mr. Thompson enjoyed the distinction of being the man who discovered the first oilwell in this locality after considerable prospecting. This was located at Smith's Ferry and was a "30-barrel pumper."' At a later date he purchased the Simeon Johnson farm at Dry Run and devoted himself to its cultivation. When the Civil War broke out, only the fact- 704 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY that he had passed the age limit prevented him from shouldering a musket and marching off in defense of his country. His sympathies were given and his activities engaged for the Union cause and when the draft was ordered in this locality he was selected as the officer in charge. While not in robust health. his life might have been preserved many years longer had not a sad accident terminated it. A kick from a vicious horse injured him so badly that he never recovered consciousness and passed away on October 18, 1869, his 60th birthday. He was a valued member of Riddle Lodge, No. 315, F. & A. M., of East Liverpool. Matthew Thompson married Ruth Ann McKinnon, who was born March 21, 1829, and was a daughter of Michael McKinnon, of East Liverpool, who was also a pioneer in this section. The McKinnon ancestry will be found in another part of this volume. The children born to Matthew and Ruth Ann (McKinnon) Thompson were : Isaphene A.. born September 21, 1847, who is the widow of Angus M. Bratt. of East Liverpool : George Lamartine. born January 21, 1849. deceased June 6, 1896 ; Elizabeth Ellen, born July 18, 185o, deceased at the age of 15 months ; William Cassius, born January 29, 1856, deceased April 27, 1902, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this volume : John Clark, born May 21, 1857, deceased in childhood : Edward B., born January 15, 1862, deceased in childhood Charles N.. of this sketch : Mary Ida, born March 21, 1864 : Matthew, born July 12. 1870, who was drowned July 14. 1877; and Nettie B., born November 27, 1867, who married Frank Chambers. a merchant of East Liverpool. Charles N. Thompson was educated in the schools at Dry Run. with the exception of one year which he and his mother spent at Pittsburg. shortly after the death of his father. He remained on the home farm until 1880, when he purchased the farm on which he now lives. In 1902 he was one of the incorporators of the Supplee Land Company, of which he is still a member. This company bought our subjectsis farm for the development of a fine residential district. Mr. Thompson. however rents from The company a large portion of the land, on which he raises all kinds of garden truck, which is sold to one dealer. This is a fine piece of bottom land and the whole farm is one of the most fertile in this section. Mr. Thompson has always given his attention to farming with the exception of the years from 1877 until 1882, when he followed the trade of presser in a pottery. Mr. Thompson was united in marriage with Alice L. Putnam, who is a daughter of James Herbert and Mary (Cunningham) Putnam. and they have two children, viz : Roy Matthew. born May 12, 1897 and Lola Fern, born July 1, 1899. Mrs. Thompson was born August 21, 1862, a posthumous child, her father dying in that year prior to her birth. He was a bridge builder by trade. Her mother was a daughter of Thomas Cunningham. who conducted a hotel and blacksmith shop at Lisbon. Mrs. Putnam died February 9, 1889, aged 56 years and six months, the mother of four sons and . two daughters. our subject's wife being the youngest of the family. Mrs. Thompson is a member of the Baptist Church. In political affiliation Mr. Thompson is a Republican, but is no politician. His fraternal connection is with the Protected Home Circle. C. E. JOHNSTON. M. D., one of East Palestine's well-known medical men, with office on West Main street. was born in 1860 at Baltimore, Maryland, and is a son of John A. and Caroline (Rimer) Johnston. Dr. Johnstonsis early years were clouded with the black pall of war, for his father entered the army at the first call for Union troopS and became a veteran in the 14th Regiment. Pennsylvania Vol. Cav. One of his childish memories is that of the marching of troops through the city streets. His father survived all the disasters of War and now resides at Vandergrift. Pennsylvania. He reared a family of nine children. The beautiful city of his birth was the scene of our subjects’ literary and medical studies, the late Professor Lee. of that city, being one of AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 705 his instructors. His medical course covered the period between 1880 and 1884 and for one year he served as an interne in Johns Hopkins Hospital. for one year was resident physician of the Maryland General Hospital, and then for a year filled the position of resident physician at Johns Hopkins. After an experience of six years in various city medical positions, he settled at Marysville, Pennsylvania. and in 1890 located at Unity, a village in Unity township, Columbiana County, removing to East Palestine in 1895. where he controls a large and lucrative practice. Dr. Johnston was married in Pennsylvania to Elizabeth Virginia Carpenter, a daughter of Samuel Carpenter. She is a lady of many accomplishments and formerly was a teacher in Indiana County. Pennsylvania. Three children have been born to this marriage. viz : Paul Duitt, Harry Charles and Marcus Hanna. Dr. Johnston is eligible through his grandfather, William Johnston, to membership in the Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. CASSIUS C. THOMPSON, deceased. was one of East Liverpool's most prominent manufacturing potters. He was born at Calcutta. Columbiana County, Ohio. June 9, 1845, and was a son of Josiah and Sarah ( Jackman) Thompson, and a grandson of William and Eleanor I McDowell) Thompson. and a great-grandson of Matthew Thompson, the founder of the family in America. In another part of this work will be found extended mention of both William and Josiah Thompson. Cassius C. Thompson came to East Liverpool with his parents in 1840. His primary education was secured here but he pursued the higher branches at Beaver Academy. Beaver. Pennsylvania, and at Mount Union College. After completing his education. Cassius C. Thompson entered his father's store and later became a partner in the business. About 1868 he engaged in the manufacture of pottery. forming a partnership with Col. J. T. Herbert under the firm name of Thompson & Herbert. Subsequently Josiah Thompson purchased Colonel Herbert's interest and the firm name became C. C. Thompson & Company. under which business was conducted until it was incorporated as The C. C. Thompson Pottery Company, August 29. 1890, our subject becoming the president of this company, and so continuing until his death, which took place April 14, 1905. Like other members of his family, he was a man of remarkably fine business perceptions. Mr. Thompson was married to Elizabeth Arria Martin, a daughter of George and Albina (Brown) Martin. of Wellsville. Ohio. Five children were born to them, the three survivors being: George C.. Minnie E., and Dale D. The great pottery enterprise to which the late Cassius C. Thompson devoted so many years still continues and has become one of the great industries of this section. Its other officers at the time of his decease were : B. O. Simms. vice president George C. Thompson, Secretary and John C. Thompson, treasurer. The company manufactures cream-colored and decorated ware and "Rockingham" and yellow ware, making a specialty of decalcomania decorations. Its success was due to the able efforts of Mr. Thompson and his death brought the deepest sorrow to his associates as well as grief to his family. WILLARD B. THOMAS. superintendent of the railway department of The United Power Company, of East Liverpool, was born at Cleveland. Ohio, March 21, 1870. and is a splendid example of American pluck and energy. having started at the foot and climbed to his present poSition at an age when most men are but beginning their ascent. Willard B. Thomas, is a son of Dr. Willard B. and Adeline (Laney) Thomas. Dr. Willard B. Thomas was born in New York City in 1849. He graduated from the Cleveland College of Homeopathy and for 20 years prior to hiS death was an able practitioner of that city. He was twice married, first to 706 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Adeline Laney, who became the mother of four children, one of whom died in childhood. Those living are Lucien E., of Cleveland ; Etta L., wife of Charles A. Swan, also of that city; and our subject, Willard B. Mrs. Thomas was a member of the ChriStian Church and a most estimable woman. She died in 1872. The second marriage was contracted with Mary Frances Shotter and resulted in the birth of two children, Frances Lucille and Spencer Shotter. Dr. ThomaS died in June, 1902. Willard B. Thomas finished the high school course of Cleveland and at once went to work to earn a livelihood. His first situation was with the Eberhart Manufacturing Company, with which he remained about one year, when he accepted a position with the Brookline Railway Company, of Cleveland. He may be said to have grown up with the work as he was with that company until 1891 when he came to East Liverpool as barn foreman. Here his watchfulness and practical common sense made him an invaluable official who understood. thoroughly, the needs of the company and he has risen, step by Step, until he now has charge of the entire street railway business. Mrs. Thomas, whose maiden name was Annie Florence Allison, was a resident of Chester, West Virginia, in her girlhood and has the genial, pleasant manners of the South. The family consists of three children. Willard B., Jr., Charles Lucian and Mary Lucille. They are members and liberal contributors of the United Presbyterian Church. of East Liverpool. Mr. Thomas is a member of a number of fraternities, being past captain of Ceramic City Lodge, No. 62, Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias ; past councillor of the Senior Order of United American Mechanics and a member of the Protected Home Circle. MILTON DAVIS, one of the most esteemed citizens of Salem, as he has long been one of the most prominent, was identified for many years with this city's largest and most important industry, the Buckeye, Engine Company, filling the responsible office of vice-president until 1895. Other interests have also claimed his attention and his long life has been a very fruitful one. Mr. Davis was born December 12, 1822, in Atwater township, Portage County. Ohio. and is a son of Isaac and Mary ( Antram) Davis. Isaac Davis, the father, was born in 1795, in North Carolina. and came in 1806 to Columbiana County, Ohio, where he learned the carpenter's trade. About the time he came to Ohio, the family of John Antram, a prominent Quaker, also settled here and Mr. Davis later married the daughter Mary. In 1821 they removed to Portage County. Ohio, and there they lived the remainder of their lives. Milton Davis learned the carpenter's trade with his father and he continued to work at this in connection with some farming until 1848 when he entered the works of the Sharp Brothers, at Salem, to learn pattern making. In this he became very protkient and later his main business was as draughtsman and pattern-maker, also going out to set up engines in different parts of the country. In 1851 when the present business was really founded. he became one of the partners. the firm being Sharp, Davis & Bonsall. The members of the firm were all practical mechanics and did much of the work themselves, a force of 12 men only being required where now some 300 are given constant employment. In December, 1870, the Buckeye Engine Company was incorporated, with these officers : Joel Sharp, president ; Milton Davis. vice-president ; T. C. Boone, secretary and treasurer ; Joel S. Bonsall, superintendent ; and Simeon Sharp, assistant superintendent. The business prospered from the first, having all the requisites for success—ample capital and wise and industrious men, while the time was ripe for the introduction of so satisfactory a piece of machinery as the "Buckeye" engine. The popularity of this engine has never waned and now is not only sold in all the industrial centers of the United States, but is shipped to many foreign countries. For over 20 years Mr. Davis had charge of the pattern department of the business and much of the success of the enterprise came from his mechanical ability and accuracy. In AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 707 he retired from the office of vice-president, being succeeded by his son. D. W. Davis. Although he has reached his 82nd year and is justly entitled to the ease of retired life, he is still interested in the progress and development of his city and county. For many years he has been one of the city’s largest capitalists : is the owner of the city’s electric light system. having erected the plant and, with his sons, controlled it ; and he is also president and treasurer of the Salem Street Railway Company. In 1850 Mr. Davis was married to Sarah Anthony, who was born in MasSachusetts, and they had three children, two sons, D. W. and D. L., and one daughter. josie. who died in 1874. D. W. Davis was born November 3, 1851, was educated in the public schools and during youth learned the machinist's trade and became also a draughtsman. In 1885 he married Ora Sharp. a daughter of Simeon Sharp. Their one son died in infancy. D. L. Davis was born January 3, 1855, and in 1882 married Emma T. Harvey, of Ithaca. New York. Mrs. D. L. Davis died in 1898, survived by one son Leon H., who was born in 1892. Mr. Davis is a practical electrician and, with his father and brother, owns and operates the electric light system at Salem. one of the city’s greatest utilities. Of this company Milton Davis is president. D. W. is vice-president and D. L. is secretary and treasurer. The sons are also in partnership with the father in the street railway enterprise. The mother of these children died in 1865. Mr. Davis has always been a stanch Republican but has never taken any very active part in public affairs, content to give his influence to the support of good men and wise measures without desire for personal honors. This family as much as any other has contributed to the prosperity of Salem. Its social connections are of the pleasantest character. No visitor conies to Salem without seeing the works of the Buckeye Engine Company and does not remain long before he hears the name of Davis. That the head and Mentor of this family may see many years more of prosperity and happiness is the general expressed wish of his fellow- citizens. J. B. CULP. proprietor of the "Quality Hill Fruit Farm," which is located in Fairfield township, was born in Greene township, Mahoning County, Ohio, April 13, 1856, and is a son of Joseph and Mary (Bixler ) Culp. The Culp family came from Rockingham County, Virginia. in the time of Henry Culp, the grandfather, who was born there and removed with his large family to Mahoning County, Ohio. The family is of German extraction and the records have been kept as far back as 230 years. Many branches of it are scattered over the Union, a large contingent living in Elkhart County, Indiana, where it is computed that there are 448 voters of the name. Henry Culp was born January 14, 1786, and died September 2, 1868. On May 21, 1807, he married Elizabeth Clepper, who was born January 8, 1783, and died September 22, 1870. The children of Henry and Elizabeth Culp, were: Magdalena, born March 12, 1808, deceased June 17, 1838: George, born September 9, 1809, deceased February 15, 1899: Elizabeth, born January 25, 1811, deceased May 25, 1899 : Michael, born November 24, 1812, who is a well-known resident of Mahoning, County. noted for the robust health he enjoys for a man of 93 years, weighing more than 200 pounds : Anthony, born August 19, 1814, deceased August 20, 1892: John, born March 12, 1816, deceased August 13, 1868: Fannie, born September 25, 1817, deceased September 6, 1886: Joseph born January 19, 1819, deceaded March 23, 1889: Henry, born June 23, 1820, deceased February 16, 1875: Barbara born December 19, 1821, deceased October 4, 1901 ; Jacob, born October 29, 1823, deceased August 3, 1900. and Samuel. born March 15, 1825, deceased August 20, 1827. Joseph Culp was born in Mahoning County., Ohio, and his wife at Uniontown, Pennsylvania, in 1824: she still resides in Beaver township. Mahoning County, occupying the old homestead. The children of Joseph and Mary Culp were : Henry Jacob ; Mrs: Nancy Harrold; Elizabeth (Mrs. Eli Cole), deceased ; William, of Columbiana ; J. B., of this sketch ; Susan,. 708 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY who died, aged 14 years; Samuel ; Isaac and John. J. B. Culp was one year old when his parents Settled in Beaver township, Mahoning County, and there he was educated in the district Schools. He remained at home until the age of 21 and then started out for himself, embarking in the jewelry businesS in which he continued for two years. In 1884 he established himself in the town of Columbiana, removing in 1887 to his present farm, which includes 914 acres of fertile land. This tract Mr. Culp utilizes for the growing of choice fruit, finding his entire market at Pittsburg. In the season he picks 16,000 quarts of strawberries and other fruits in proportion. All the improvements, from the setting out of every tree and the placing of every vine and brier to the introduction of a perfect System of waterworks and the installing of a telephone, are the results of his own efforts. In the autumn of 1888 he completed his fine residence and substantial barn. The whole place gives evidence of careful cultivation, excellent management and exceeding thrift. Mr. Culp married Ettie Salathee, of Goshen, Indiana. She is a member of the Lutheran Church, while he is a Mennonite. Mr. Culp is probably one of the most accomplished penmen in this part of the State, a natural talent so apparent that he has had many pupils come to him to fill out their diplomas. He has exercised it frequently in the making of pen and ink sketches of various people. JOHN C. THOMPSON. president of The First National Bank. of East Liverpool, was born in this city, in the old Thompson homestead. and is the youngest son of the well-known Josiah Thompson and Sarah Jackman, his wife, and a grandson of William Thompson. An ancestral sketch of the Thompson family will be found in another part of this work. John C. Thompson received his preliminary educational training in the public schools of East Liverpool, subsequently attending Alliance College and still later taking a course at Mount Union College. Upon his return to East Liverpool, Mr. Thompson entered into business, becoming connected with the old and well-established firm of J. Thompson & Company, which, up to this time, has been owned and managed for many years by Josiah Thompson. The firm on being reorganized was composed of the following members : Josiah Thompson, Cassius C. Thompson, B. C. Simms, Will L. Thompson and John C. Thompson, the business being a general mercantile one. The place of business was on the corner of Third street and Broadway, which building was afterward sold to Will L. Thompson and a few years later to outside parties for hotel purposes and after changing ownership several times, is now known as the New Thompson House. For a number of years the firm of Thompson & Company was an important factor in the commercial world at East Liverpool. After removing from its old quarters, it occupied the large brick building, erected by Will L. and John C. Thompson. on the corner of Broadway and Second street. near the railroad. The first change in partnership. previous to this removal, came when Cassius C. Thompson retired from the firm and went into the manufacture of "Rockingham" and yellow ware, and later Will L. Thompson left the old firm and entered the new firm of Will L. Thompson & Company for the sale of music and musical instruments. The third member to leave the old firm was B. C. Simms., who entered into the pottery firm of C. C. Thompson & Company. This firm soon after began the manufacture of white and decorated ware in addition to the "Rockingham" and yellow ware. Shortly after these changes, Josiah Thompson retired from active business and John C. Thompson was the last member of the family to continue the general mercantile business. carrying on the same successfully under the old firm style of J. Thompson & Company. Some few years later, August 29, 1896, the firm of C. C. Thompson & Company was incorporated under the laws of Ohio and formed the new corporation. The C. C. Thompson Pottery Company. At this date John C. Thompson increased his stock in the new pottery firm, selling out his entire mercantile holdings and went into the AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 709 new company, becoming one of the active members of the firm as secretary and treasurer. Mr. Thompson was united in marriage with Charlotte Everson, who is a daughter of the late William H. Everson, of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. They now have five living children, viz : Millicent E., wife of Robert T. Hall, of East Liverpool : Sara E., Josiah Donald, Charlotte W. and Malcom Wayland. For many years Mr. Thompson and family occupied their old home at No. 8 Thompson place, but Since the spring of 1902 they have occupied their new home on Park boulevard, known as "The Lyndens." The entire family belong to the First Presbyterian Church, of East Liverpool. In addition to his many other business interests in East Liverpool. Mr. Thompson was elected president of The First National Bank of East Liverpool. January 10, 1905, which position he now fills. THOMAS T. CHURCH, M. D., one of Salems’ prominent and skilled physicians and surgeons, as well as leading citizens, was born at Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, September 12, 1860, and is one of a family of three children born to William I. and Emma (TeaSdale) Church. Dr. Church is following in the professional footsteps of his forefathers for four generations back, all of whom have been distinguished in the medical field. Since the age of two years his home has been at Salem and here he obtained his literary training, graduating at the Salem High School, in 1878. His medical studies were pursued in the medical department of the University of Tennessee, at Nashville, and later at the Homeopathic Hospital College at Cleveland, Ohio, where he was graduated in 1882. His first experience was as a member of the hospital staff of the Huron Street Hospital in Cleveland, where he remained a year. Dr. Church Spent the following year in Salem and then went abroad, spending one year at Vienna and Berlin in study and visiting the leading hospitals and great clinics of Europe. Since 1885 he has been in successful practice at Salem, where his qualities as an experienced and skilled physician and surgeon are abundantly recognized. Dr. Church married Kate I. Safford, who is a daughter of Philo T. Safford, and they have two children : Herbert and Katherine. The attractive home is Situated at No. 31 Lincoln avenue, a portion of which the Doctor utilizes for his well appointed office. With his family he belongs to the Presbyterian Church. He is a member of the leading Homeopathic medical organizations of the country, including those of County and State and the American Institute of Homopathy, and of the American Public Health Association. He is secretary and treasurer of the Salem Publishing Company. JAMES L. MACDONALD. superintendent of the public schools of Wellsville, is, in point of continuous service in one place, the second oldest incumbent of such an office in the State. He was born in Muskingum County. Ohio, September 27, 1843 and is a Son of John and Mary (Atcheson) MacDonald. John MacDonald. father of Mr. MacDonald, was born in Scotland and came to America with his parents when aged about three years. His people settled first in Washington County, Pennsylvania. whence they moved to Monroe township, Muskingum County, Ohio. John MacDonald lived his whole life thereafter, until the age of 73 years. on the old homestead, engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was a Whig and an Abolitionist and in sympathy with the organization termed the "Underground Railroad." The mother of our Subject was a daughter of Humphrey Atcheson ; she was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, and died aged 52 years. Of the seven children of John and Mary (Hutcheson) MacDonald, two died in infancy ; and the others were : Humphrey A., who is. chaplain of the National Soldiers' Home at Dayton, Ohio : James L., of this sketch : Nathaniel : Mary Elizabeth married Samuel Clark,. 710 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY of Guernsey County, Ohio, and lives on the old homestaed ; and David, who also lives on the homestead. The parents came of Presbyterian Stock and united first with that sect called the Seceders, but later they became active members of the United Presbyterian Church, which succeeded the former society. John MacDonald being an elder in both bodies. The boyhood of James L. MacDonald was that of a farmer boy with ambitions reaching beyond the tilling of the soil and the restrictions of what made up a purely agricultural life in those days. His early education was obtained in the local log Schoolhouse and in Muskingum College. He then began teaching, his first school being at New Concord, Ohio. Two years later he went to Senecaville and in 1870 he came to Wellesville, being elected superintendent of the city schools. In this responsible position he has continued ever since. Many changes have been brought about during his incumbency and the work has extended so that now 25 teachers are employed where seven sufficed when he took charge. He is a valued, member of the Ohio State Teachers’ Association and the Eastern Ohio Teachers’ Association. Mr. MacDonald was united in marriage with Rachel A. Henderson. who was a daughter of Andrew Henderson. She was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, was educated at Muskingum College and taught for several years before marriage. Her death took place in 1899 at the age of 52 years.. She waS a lady of education, refinement and Christian character and a consistent member of the United Presbyterian Church. The four children of this union were : Charles R., a resident of Chicago : John H., deceased at the age of 18 years ; William R., an attorney at Wellsville : and Mary L.. at home. Mr. MacDonald is a member of the Presbyterian Church. in which he is an elder. He has always been particularly interested in sunday school work, has served as superintendent and is a valued teacher. Politically he is a Republican. His fraternal connections include membership with Wellsville Lodge. No. 180. F. & A. M.: Wellsville Chapter. R. A. M.: Royal Arcanum : Protected Home Circle and Mystic Circle. DANIEL M. BLOOM, M. D., an eminent physician of New Waterford, was born at North Lima, Mahoning County, Ohio, at which place his parents, John and Harriet ( Wheeland) Bloom resided. The father passed away in 1897 and the mother survived him but two years. The Doctor is of German ancestry, if we except the maternal grandmother who was an English woman, and he has inherited all the Sturdy habits and persevering traits of character which have enabled him to surmount all obstacles and overcome all difficulties on his road to success. He was a lad of studious propensities and entered the Poland Union Seminary to carryon his education but changed his position from pupil to that of teacher at the age of 17 years. continuing, however, to study and may still be said to be a student, so closely does he keep in touch with all leading points of interest, whether professional or general. After teaching for some time he entered the office of Dr. Schiller, of Youngstown. Ohio. under whose preceptorship he became familiar with the rudiments of medicine. On May 11, 1875. he graduated from the Eclectic Medical Institute of Cincinnati, Ohio. and at once opened an office and began practicing. meeting with well-deserved success. With the exception of three years. he has been established at New Waterford the whole period since his graduation and has built up an extended and well-paying practice. Few physicians can point to a more Satisfactory record for 30 years. Dr. Bloom's first office consisted of two rooms adjoining his residence: the present offices comprise four rooms, well lighted and ventilated with all modern conveniences. In addition to his medical work, Dr. Bloom is a writer of ability and has contributed a number of articles to various medical journals and papers. Recognizing his literary talents, the stockholders of the New Waterford Magnet, business men of the town, chose him as editor of that publication, a position he filled with credit and honor. During this time he compiled and published an authentic history of the town—a work that occasioned much favorable comment and resulted in a very notable AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 711 increase in the subscription list of the paper. It is this untiring energy displayed in whatever work he undertakes, that has made the Doctor , a popular and successful. It was he who organized the New Waterford Cornet Band in which He played the trombone and which has keen in existence about a quarter of a century. Dr. Bloom was married in May 1874, to Louise Moore. of Mercer County. Pennsylvania. Three children were born to them only one of whom is living. This son. Edward L.. graduated from the North-Eastern Ohio Normal College, of Canfield, Ohio. with the degree of B. S. and is now employed in the Pennsylvania freight depot of Youngstown. The Doctor is a member of the Presbyterian Church in which he is ruling elder: for 10 years he was the efficient superintendent of the Sunday-school from which he resigned in 1900 on account of the press of professional duties. He is a member of Allen Lodge. No. 276, F. & A. M., of Columbiana : and the Knights of the Maccabees, of New Waterford. of which he is the medical examiner. He is also medical examiner of several insurance companies. FRANK CROOK. a leading business man of East Liverpool. president and treasurer of The Frank Crook Company retail dealers in furniture and carpets was born at Elkton, Columbiana County, Ohio, July 24, 1854, and is a son of Thomas and Jane (Batchelor) Crook. The Crook family is of English extraction. The father of our subject was born in Wiltshire, England. and there learned the art of manufacturing textile fabrics: by the time he was 19 years old and came to America, he was master of all the processes in the manufacture of woolen goods. His work was first at Hanover. Ohio, but shortly after he bought a woolen-mill at Elkton, Columbiana County and this he operated for a number of years. Later he entered into partnership with his brother John and together they carried on a successful mercantile business at Elston until within a few years of his death. when John Crook became sole proprietor. He was a man of substantial character. In politics he was affiliated with the Republican party. The mother of our subject was also born in England and was married there. She died in 1863. aged 47 years. Her husband survived her many years, dying in 1897, aged 73 years. They were consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Their children who lived to maturity were: Martha, widow of George Jeffries, a resident of the State of Washington; Mary, wife of William Culler, of Hicksville, Ohio: Sarah, widow of Rufus Martin, of Lisbon Edward W. Emma, wife of John Y. Williams, of Alliance, Ohio: Frank : and Ida, wife of Cyrus De Rhodes of Leetonia. In 1884 the subject of this writing located at East Liverpool. forming a partnership with a Mr. McGraw. in the retail furniture business, the firm style being Crook & McGraw. A modest beginning was made by the partners, but their energy and ability soon developed a large trade and in 1893 they were obliged to seek more commodious quarters. removing at that time to the present location of the business at No.. 749 East Fifth street. with entrances on both Fifth and Market streets. The whole building was occupied. three stories and basement. After a business association of 12 years. the partnership was dissolved, at which time Mr. Crook purchased Mr. McGraw's interest. In 1893 the business was incorporated under its present name. with our Subject as president and James Oliver, secretary. This is the oldest and one of the most complete furniture stores in the county. Its present large business represents the enterprise and honest methods which have, in comparatively a short time, made it a leading concern of East Liverpool. The Frank Crook Company is now erecting on East Fifth street. adjoining the building at No. 149, a brick building of five floors and basement. 47 by 130 feet in ground dimensions, which will give the company the largest furniture warerooms in Eastern Ohio. Mr. Crook married Jennie Fisher, a daughter of Benjamin D. Fisher of Calcutta. Columbiana County and to them was born one child, Pauline the wife of Bert Sebring. 712 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY FRANK SWANEY. district manager of the Central District & Printing Telegraph Company, at East Liverpool, and a man of spirit and enterprise, was born at Dungannon, Columbiana County, Ohio, August 10, 1869, and is a son of Alsinus and Elizabeth ( McOuilkin) Swaney. William Swaney, the grandfather of our subject, came to Ohio from Pennsylvania at an early day, settling in Columbiana County. Alsinus Swaney was born at Millport, Columbiana Couny, June 6, 1842, and grew to maturity on the home farm. Three years of his young manhood's life were given to the service of his country as a member of Company K. 117th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf.. during the Civil War, his record being that of a loyal, faithful soldier. In 1877 he moved to East Liverpool and engaged for some years in a grocery business on the corner of Market and Second streets. When he retired from Merchandising he went to work in one of the potteries. where he continued until 1889. Mr. Swaney was then appointed a government mail carrier enjoying the distinction of being the first appointment made in that service in EaSt Liverpool. Politically he is a Democrat. Fraternally he belongs to the Royal Arcanum. The mother of our subject is a daughter of Daniel McQuilkin, who was one of the leading men of Columbiana County for many years. a justice of the peace at Millport and prominent in township politics. The children of Alsinus and Elizabeth Swaney were: Frank. of East Liverpool: James A., of Pittsburg: Cora D., wife of M. B. Frank, of East Liverpool : William H.. of East Liverpool: Daniel Hugh. of Allegheny Alice B.. of East Liverpool : and Harry M.. of Cleveland. The parents of this family reared their children in the Presbyterian faith. Our subject was educated in the schools of East Liverpool and then entered the drug store of R. F. Stewart as drug clerk and student of pharmacy and during his three years in the store completed the course and became a registered druggist. Mr. Swaney has not followed pharmacy as a profession, becoming interested in other lines about the time of his graduation, when he was accepted as assistant to the city engineer. In 1889 as an inspector he entered the employ of the company with which he still continues and filled that position for three years and was then made manager, a position newly created. From East Liverpool he was transferred in turn to Steubenville, Ohio, Johnstown and New Castle, Pennsylvania, Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, and in 1898 was returned to East Liverpool. A wonderful advance has been made in the company’s territory and business Since Mr. Swaney first became associated with it. From a list of 36 subscribers, it has increased to 1225 and business is in a very prosperous condition. Mr. Swaney married Edna B. Rieley, who is a daughter of William H. Rieley. of Wellsville. Mr. and Mrs. Swaney are members of the First PreSbyterian Church. He belongs to East Liverp00l Lodge, No. 379, I. O. O. F. MRS. LUCY WARREN. one of the highly esteemed residents of the pleasant village of Rogers. is the widow of the late John D. Warren and a member of one of the old and honorable families of Middleton township. Mrs. Warren was born October 27, 1835, in Middleton township. Columbiana County, Ohio, and is a daughter of William and Hannah (Thompson) Underwood. The founder of the family was William Underwood. Mrs. Warren's great-great-great-grandfather, who came from England with William Penn and settled in Pennsylvania. William Underwood, his lineal descendant and the father of Mrs. Warren, was born in Warrington township, York County. Pennsylvania. April 28, 1785, and was a son of Jesse and Mary (Revel) Underwood. Jesse Underwood was also born in Warrington township but his wife was born if France. In 1808 Jesse Underwood came to Ohio and settled on the Eli Vale place in Middleton township, Columbiana County, where he died in February, 1841. His children were: William, Sarah, Nancy, Hannah, Ruth and Newton. PAGE - 713 - BLANK PAGE - 714 - PICTURE OF HENRY COLE AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 715 William Underwood accompanied his parents to Middleton township in 1808 and resided within its limits until his death in 1875. In 1813 he married Hannah Thompson, who was a daughter of Joseph Thompson, of Loudoun County, Virginia, who came first to this county in 1804 and lived here until his death. William Underwood’s family consisted of three sons and four daughters, namely : Israel. Rachel, Mahlon, Gilbert, Lucy, Mary and Clarissa, all of whom have passed away except Mrs. Warren. As Lucy Underwood, Mrs. Warren grew to young womanhood in Middleton township, attending the district school and assisting in the cares of a large household. She married John D. Warren, who was born April 9. 1833. in Lancashire. England, and was a Son of Thomas and Ellen ( Slater) Warren. He was the only member of his family to come to America. He was located in various parts of the country until his marriage in 1858, after which his home remained in Middleton township until his death in 1893. He was a soldier during the Civil War and served with bravery for two years as a member of the 19th Regiment. Ohio Vol. Inf., enlisting from Alliance and participating in the battles of Pittsburg Landing and Shiloh, with other engagements. Just before the battle of Stone River he was prostrated with typhoid fever and. although he had hospital care, the disease settled in his hip from which he suffered for the remainder of his life. Mr. Warren was a Blue Lodge Mason, holding membership at East Palestine, and a Royal Arch Mason, belonging to the Chapter at Lisbon. He was also a member of L. M. Tulloss Post. G. A. R.. of Rogers. He was buried with Masonic honors. Mr. and Mrs. Warren had to children, the seven survivors being : Mrs. Mary Kaminsky Joseph, living in Wellsville: Hannah. deceased. who was the wife of Emmett Farr; William E., an attorney at Leetonia ; Izora, wife of Jonas Moreland; Zulica, wife of James Kridler; Thomas, deceased ; Walter. of East PaleStine; and Effie. who married James Gilmore. Mrs. Warren continued to reside on the farm in Middleton township until 1902, when she removed to Rogers where she has formed many pleasant social ties. The family is one which has always commanded respect and inspired esteem. HENRY COLE, SR. One of the early pioneers in Columbiana County was the late Henry Cole, Sr., deceased in 1904, who came here with his parents from Maryland. He was seven years old at the time and was one of five sons and four daughters. In 1855 Mr. Cole purchased 147 1/2 acres of land, which originally belonged to Nicholas Firestone. Mr. Cole's first home was a very primitive one. He selected three saplings standing close together and cut them off at a convenient height, making them the posts for his, home and these he boarded up. In this rude habitation he lived until the fall of the year, when he bought a log house of Samuel Flickinger in which he resided until 1873. His barn he built in 1857 but it was not until the former year that he erected the present comfortable family residence. In the early days the subject of this sketch assisted in the construction of the Columbiana and Unity road and also the North Youngstown and East Liverpool road. He was a member of Grace Reformed Church at Columbiana. He married, first, Elizabeth Metz and they had these children : Elipbeth, deceased, who was the wife of Jacob Dishong; George W., of Fairfield township; Mrs. Sally Ann Lowry of Lisbon : Mrs. Ellen Reash, of Fairfield township, deceased; Mary, wife of Pierce Lower, of Columbiana ; Henry, Jr., of Fairfield township; and Lydia, wife of H. Houlett. Mrs. Cole died in 1871. The second marriage of Mr. Cole took place in 1877 to Mary Ann Rauch, who still survives and enjoys the posseasion of the family farm during his lifetime. Mrs. Cole is a daughter of Solomon and Susan (Palmer) Rauch. The father was born in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, in 1794 and was a son of Philip and Eva Rauch, of German extraction. He was reared in Pennsyl- 716 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY vania and learned the trade of carpenter and was also a farmer. In 1820 he moved to Ohio and bought land in Columbiana County, two miles north of the village of Unity, in Unity township, and there he lived until his death in March, 1878. He participated in the War of 1812. For years he was a consistent member of the Reformed Church. Solomon Rauch was married in Columbiana County to Susan Palmer, who was born in 1807 in Unity township, and they had eight children, the survivors being: Mary Ann, widow of Henry Cole, Sr.; Jonathan ; and Maria, widow of William Burt, of East Palestine. Henry Cole, Jr., son of the late Henry Cole. was born and reared in Fairfield township and he now rents and manages the farm of his stepmother, Mrs. Mary A. Cole. He married Mary Root, of Mahoning County, Ohio, and they have these children living : Nora, wife of H. Shaffer, of Columbiana; Maggie; Elsie: Ralph ; Lizzie and Mabel. A baby boy died a few hours after birth. Both the Cole and the Rauch families have always been prominent in the Reformed Church and the passing away of such worthy members as Solomon Rauch and Henry Cole. Sr., left vacant places which may long be left unfilled by men as good and upright as these two who have passed to their reward. Portraits of Henry Cole, Sr., and his four brothers,—John, Abraham, Enser and George W.—appear on a page in proximity to this. HARRY T. HALL, cashier of The Dollar Savings Bank, of East Liverpool, has been in some capacity or other engaged in the banking business throughout his active career and his rise has been rapid. He possesses the essentials of a good business man, and by conscientious work and the acceptance of opportunities as they were presented has taken high rank in the business world. Mr. Hall was born in East Liverpool, Ohio, in 1879, and is a son of William Hall. who has resided in this city Since 1874. Our subject received a high School education in East Liverpool, and upon leaving School began his business career as messenger boy with The First National Bank, eventually rising in the service of this institution to the position of teller. In 1902, after seven years of faithful service, he left The First National Bank to assist in the organization of The Dollar Savings Bank, of which he has since been a director and officer. He is a man of energy and enterprise and as cashier has done much to make the bank the safe and prosperous institution it now is. Mr. Hall was joined in marriage with Bertha A. Dunlap, a former teacher in the East Liverpool High School and a daughter of M. S. Dunlap, of this city. Politically he is a Republican and takes an earnest interest in the success of that party. He is a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, and belongs to Pilgrim Commandery, No. 55, K. T. of East Liverpool, and to Lake Erie Consistory S. P. R. S., of Cleveland. Religiously, he and his wife are Presbyterians. FRANK E. GROSSHANS, attorney-at-law, at East Liverpool. with offices at No. 155 Fourth street. was born in St. Clair township, Columbiana County, Ohio. in 1867, and is a son of John and Rebecca ( Thomas ) Grosshans. The parents of Mr. Grosshans were old residents of this locality. His mother still survives at the age of 76 years and is a resident of East Liverpool. She is a daughter of the late Uriah Thomas of Middleton township. one of the old and prominent residents of the county. He wrote a very acceptable history of Columbiana County. and at one time was chairman of the Pioneer Society. He was a man of affairs. a justice of the peace and a very extensive land-owner. Our Subject has two brothers : Hollis E., an attorney at East Liverpool ; and J. B.. a blacksmith here. Frank E. Grosshans was reared in Columbiana County, and was educated in the common schools. and at Mount Union College. His law reading was done under Col. H. R. Hill, AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 717 at East Liverpool, and from his preceptor's office he entered the Cincinnati Law School, where he was graduated in 1892. His whole period of practice has been in East Liverpool, first in partnership with his brother, but for the past five years alone. His practice is of a general character, and he has met with enough success to make him to be considered a leader in his profession here. His personal qualifications and abilities have placed him in a position of influence in city affairs, and in 1898 he was elected city Solicitor on the Republican ticket. On September 1, 1897, at Montpelier, Vermont, Mr. Grosshans was married to Maud F. Porter, who was born in Vermont, and is a daughter of the late George L. Porter, who died in Connecticut. They have two children, both born at East Liverpool. viz.: Donovan Porter and Marjorie Thomas. Mrs. Grosshans is a member of the Vermont Society of Colonial Dames. In 1902 Mr. Grosshans built his fine residence "Hillcrest" at East Liverpool. Both he and his wife belong to the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Grosshans’ fraternal associations are Masonic, and he belongs to the Blue Lodge and Chapter at East Liverpool, the Lodge of Perfection at Steubenville and Lake Erie Consistory at Cleveland. He is a prominent member of the Phoenix Club, a social organization of East Liverpool. JAMES R. CAREY. senior member of the law firm of Carey & Mullins, one of the strong legal combinations of Salem, was born at Salem and is a Son of Dr. Abel and Marie P. (Miller) Carey. The late Dr. Abel Carey was born September 16, 1809, and died January 10, 1872. He was one of the pioneer physicians of Columbiana County and enjoyed the reputation of being one of the ablest. The mother of our subject was born May 4, 1817, at Brownsville, Pennsylvania. They had nine children, six of whom still survive. James R. Carey’s boyhood was spent at Salem, attending school, and subsequently he entered Western Reserve College at Hudson, where he was graduated in the class of 1874. He then entered the Law School of Harvard University, where he was graduated in the class of 1877. He haS since practiced law in Salem excepting during the years from 1878 to 1887, when he was in Fort Wayne, Indiana, as assistant solicitor for the Pennsylvania Company. He returned to Salem in 1887 and became solicitor for the Pennsylvania Company in its Fourth District, Succeeding Rush Taggart, Esq. From 1889, to 1900 he was in partnership with W. C. Boyle and Frederic J. Mullins, under the firm name of Carey, Boyle & Mullins. Mr. Boyle left the firm in 1900, since which time the Style of the firm has been as it is at present. In 1888 Mr. Carey was united in marriage with Carrie Hampson, daughter of R. V. Hampson, of Salem, and they have these children : Elizabeth, James R. Jr., and Hampson. Mr. Carey and family reside in a very pleasant home at No. 150 Franklin avenue. JOHN F. HANNAY, one of the leading farmers and dairymen of Butler township and one of its highly respected citizens, resides on a valuable farm of 160 acres in section 16, which has been his home for the past 33 years. Mr. Hannay , was born near Coraopolis, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, August 8, 1843, and is a son of William and Elizabeth (Watson) Hannay. William Hannay, who was born in Scotland, came to America when 21 years of age. He settled in Pennsylvania and married there, but died in Ohio, July 8, 1864, aged 62 years. He was a contractor and learned the trade of stone-mason in his native land. He became a large railroad contractor and did the bridging and laid the track for the Fort Wayne Railroad and was in the employ of that system at the time of his death. In addition to a great deal of important construction work at Pittsburg, he built the locks on various canals, in- 718 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY cluding the Sandy and Beaver Canal here and a canal at Bowling Green, Kentucky. He built the first asylum at Newburg. He owned a farm of 162 acres in Perry township but never farmed, giving his attention to contracting entirely. In politics he was a Republican. In religious belief he was a Methodist. He was a man who was trusted implicitly, a capable machinist, a reliable contractor, a good father and a most worthy citizen. He married Elizabeth Watson, of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, who was born in England and came to America with her parents, Mark and Ellen Watson, when 16 years of age. Her death occurred on the old farm in Perry township in 1891, at the age of 78 years. There were nine children born to this union, four of whom died young, the survivors being : William, of Salem : James E., of Perry township ; John F., of this sketch ; Robert. of Butler township; and David, who lives on the old home in Perry township. Our subject was 11 years old when his parents came to Columbiana County. Ohio. and he has lived in the vicinity of Salem ever since. He assisted on the home farm until he enlisted for service in the Civil War, on August 31, 1864, in Company I. 178th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., under Capt. William A. Miller and Col. Jacob Stafford. He participated in the battles of Stone River, Cedar Creek. Shelbyville and Kinston. and continued in the service until the close of the war, being mustered out in July, 1865. Since his return from the army. Mr. Hannay has been settled on hiss present farm. There are two good residences here one occupied by his son and the large brick one, which he himself occupies. Mr. Hannay has a fine orchard of to acres. He is one of the stockholders of the Winona Creamery and is counted one of the substantial men of his section. Mr. Hannay was married to Mary E. Patterson, who was born on this farm and has always resided here. She is a daughter of Robert and Lydia Ann Patterson. They have three children : Emma L.. who married Oliver N. Tomlinson. resides at Denver, Colorado. and has three children.—Edith, Ruth and Walter: Robert P., residing on his fathers’ farm, who has two sons.—Frank and Walter; and Myrtle. who lives with her parents. Mr. Hannay is a Republican. He is one of the active members of Trescott Post, No. 10. G. A. R.. of Salem. THE CARTWRIGHT BROTHERS COMPANY, one of the important manufacturing concerns of East Liverpool, has a reputation extending throughout the country, its products going to all sections. The company employs about 200 men in the manufacture of toilet and table wares. and make specialties in decorative. ware. The company was established as a copartnership in 1864, and in 1897 was incorporated with a capital stock of $l00,000. and the following officers : William Cartwright. president and treasurer: Samuel R. Cartwright, vice-president and general manager: and John T. Cartwright. secretary. William H.. Frederick H. and Ambrose J. Cartwright are also interested in and actively identified with this company. All these gentlemen have gained prominence as business men and stand among the foremost citizens of this section of Ohio. The plant which they control has seven ware kilns and four decorating kilns, and the excellence of the product is attested by the size of the business done. The Cartwright family comes of an old English family long resident in Shropshire. where it has representatives in agricultural pursuits and in the mechanical arts. Thomas Cartwright, who was born in the latter half of the 18th century, spent his life as a farmer and ended his days not far from his birthplace. His son, William Cartwright, who was born in Shropshire, England, in 1801 also became a tiller of the soil. He continued at that occupation until 1845, when he moved with his family to America, arriving in Pittsburg after the great fife tare in that year. He then located at East Liverpool, Ohio, where he remained but one year, when he returned to England, taking all his family with him but one son, Thomas. He again came to East Liverpool, however, in 1853, and here worked in the AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 719 potteries for many years, dying in this city in 1876, aged 75 years. He was married in England in 1824 to Elizabeth Brett, and they had the extreme Satisfaction of seeing all but one of their children grow to maturity and become thoroughly identified with American institutions and make good, loyal citizens of their adopted country. Of the five sons born to them, four fought for the Union during the Civil War, one losing his life in that Struggle. Thomas. the eldest son, served in the 76th Regiment, Ohio Vol. Inf., and died after the war: Anna. the eldest daughter. became the wife of Thomas Thackery and is now numbered among the dead ; John, the second son, rose to the rank of captain, commanding Company A. 27th Regiment U. S. (Colored) Inf., and was killed while leading his tr00ps at the battle of Petersburg: Mary. the second daughter. is the wife of Holland Manley : William, whose biography appears below, was next in order of birth: Joseph died at the age of 18 years and Samuel R.. whose life record appears below. Mrs. Cartwright died in 1880. WILLIAM CARTWRIGHT. president and treasurer of the company above named. was reared in England. where he was born on December 29, 1834. in Staffordshire. He accompanied his parents to this country in 1845, then returned with them to England. When the family moved to East Liverpool, Ohio, the second time, in 1853, William obtained employment in the potteries. having been connected with that business before coming to this country. In 1862-he enlisted in the Ohio National Guard for a term of five years. In 1864 he was transferred to the government service and served with gallantry. In February, 1864, under the firm name of Manley & Cartwright, he and Holland Manley established a pottery at East Liverpool. In 1872 Samuel R. Cartwright secured an interest in the business and the firm thereafter continued unchanged until 1880, when Mr. Manley withdrew. The title of the firm then became Cartwright Brothers. and so it continued until it was incorporated as a company in 1897. In politics Mr. Cartwright is a Republican, and has frequently been called into official position in the municipality. He was a member of the Board of Equalization and the Board of Sewer Commissioners from the incorporation of the city until the recent change in the State code, and has been a member of the City Council. Fraternally, he is a member of General Lyon Post, No. 44, G. A. R., and for more than 40 years has been an Odd Fellow. William Cartwright was married to Harriet S. Talbot, a native of Staffordshire, England, who was nine years of age when she accompanied her parents to this country. Her father, William Talbot, located at East Liverpool and was foreman for Knowles. Taylor & Knowles. He died in 1861, but little past the age of 40 years. This union was prolific of the following offspring : Eliza Anne, who is living at home; William H., born October 18, 1860: Ambrose J., born September 30, 1862: John T., born January 29, 1863 ; and Florence N., the youngest of the family, who is the wife of Simon R. Huss. an attorney of Pittsburg. William H. Cartwright is foreman of the decorating department of The Cartwright Brothers Company. He married a daughter of William Brunt and has two children.—Alma B. and Myrtle B. He is a member of the Mystic Circle and of the Phoenix Club. Ambrose J. Cartwright was for two years manager of the Barberton Pottery Company, of Barberton, Ohio, acted as receiver for the Union Co-Operative Pottery Company, which was latter reorganized as the Union Potteries Company and is now in the office of The Cartwright Brothers Company, East Liverpool. He married Carrie Forbes, of Steubenville. and has two children, Louis and Homer K. He was one of the original eight members of the Phoenix Club, of which he has served as secretary, treasurer and president. and is a member of the Masonic fraternity and, the Mystic Circle. John T. Cartwright has been secretary of The Cartwright Brothers Company since its incorporation in 1897. He is a member of the Masonic order, the Royal Arcanum and the Phoenix Club, of which he has served as president. The family are Presbyterians. SAMUEL R. CARTWRIGHT, vice-president and general manager of The Cartwright Brothers Company, was the seventh and youngest 720 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY child of his parents. He was born at Burslem, Staffordshire, England, in 1840, and was five years of age when the voyage of his family to America was undertaken. When 12 years old he bade farewell to his studies and entered into the serious work of life as a helper in one of the local potteries of East Liverpool. During the following 12 years he kept industriously at work, learning the various details of the business and got his first change of occupation by enlisting in May, 1864, as a member of Company I, 143rd Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., serving until the following September. After leaving the army, he engaged in business for himself, and in 1872 became associated with the firm of Manley & Cartwright in the pottery business. As vice-president and general manager of The Cartwright Brothers Company, he has displayed great executive ability and a thorough knowledge of the details of the business. In 1861 Samuel R. Cartwright was married at Smith's Ferry, Pennsylvania. to Elizabeth Talbot, a daughter of William Talbot, and they became parents of two children : Frank E., who died in infancy and Frederick H., who married. Caroline Metsch, a daughter of Christian Metsch, and has two children.— Robert M. and Ruth E. Occasionally Mr. Cartwright has been called from too close confinement to his work to render public service. He served in the City Council from the Third Ward for six years the last two years of which period he was president. For six years he was trustee of Liverpool township. He is a Republican in politics. Religiously, he is a Methodist. BENJAMIN FOSTER, M. D. For a great many years the late Dr. Foster was one of the well-known medical men of Columbiana County. one of the early, faithful physicians whose lives were full of hardship in curing the ills of their fellow-men. Dr. Foster was born in what is now West Virginia. October 7, 1809, and was a son of Benjamin Foster and wife, who were members of old Virginia families. Benjamin Foster was born in 1752 and died in 1827 and his wife was born in 1763 and died in 1834, in her 71 St year. The subject of this article was reared in Virginia (now West Virginia) and began the study of medicine in young manhood, which he continued under Dr. Wilson, a well-known practitioner of the early days. who lived near Steubenville, Ohio. on the Virginia side of the Ohio River. Dr. Foster made a specialty of cancerous diseases and in their treatment was very successful, although his period of practice was long before the days of modern investigation on the subject. He was never connected with great hospitals founded by millionaires, but his cures were wrought by the homely medicaments of his time, which were administered according to his judgment. In 1845 Dr. Foster came to Columbiana County and located at the little settlement of Cannons’ Mills. Subsequently he bought the mills and operated them for some years. He sold them to James McCoy and soon afterward a terrible accident occurred there, the wife of the owner losing her life by being caught in the belting of the mill. while showing the machinery to friends. After Selling the mills, Dr. Foster purchased a farm of 80 acres, one mile from Wellsville, in section 11, Yellow Creek township, of his wife's father, Samuel Swearengen. On this farm Dr. Foster died March 8, 1888. in his 82nd year. He was survived by his widow and two daughters:—Sarah and Eliza. The former married John Hoey. a native of Salineville. They now reside at Altoona. Kansas, and have reared 11 children. those living being Frank, Mattie M., Jane, Edith, Andrew, Harry, Benjamin and Bertha. The second daughter, Eliza, married William Groner, and they lived on the above mentioned farm for 42 years. They had five daughters, of whom the youngest, Sadie Pearl, died in infancy. The others are : Ella Adelia, who married David Quayle. a foreman carpenter on the railroad. and has these children.— Myrtle, Zana, Earl, Mary, Margaret, Anna, Gladys and Helen: Barbara E., who married Frank Smith, a carpenter and contractor : Anna Mary, who married James Buchanan, an en- AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 721 gineer in the railroad Shops, and has one son, —Walter; and Alice La Rue, who married Clark Haynes and has two children,—Goldie and Verna. Politically Dr. Foster was always affiliated with the Democratic party. He and his wife were attendants of the Christian Church for 54 years, of which church his wife was a member, while the Doctor was a member of the Society of Friends. JOHN AIKIN, who for the past 18 years has successfully conducted a blacksmith shop at Leetonia, Ohio, was born in Middleton township, Columbiana County, Ohio, April 27, 1845, and bears the name that was borne by his father and grandfather before him—a name that long years of honorable and upright living have made a respected and honored one. The business has also been handed down from father to son for three generations and it would be impossible to find a Smith more conversant with his trade or more thorough in his work than the gentleman whose name heads this article. John Aiken, the first, was born in the North of Ireland and became one of the pioneers of Columbiana County. Here he engaged in blacksmithing and carpenter work. He was very skilled at his trades and could build a wagon entire from the raw materials. He served in the War of 1812, and proved stanch and loyal to his adopted home. His wife was a Witherspoon, niece of John Witherspoon, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. John Aiken, the second, was born in 1814 in Middleton township, this county. He was also a skilled mechanic and died a great part of the blacksmithing of the country for miles around. He waS an earnest. whole-souled Methodist and for six years was director of the County Infirmary. He married Elizabeth Randels’ a Quaker lady of English descent who resided near Philadelphia and lived to a good old age. passing away in his 91st year. Mr. Aiken. the subject of this sketch, was reared and educated in Salem township after his fifth year. He learned the trade with his father and later learned also that of a carpenter. In 1870 he came to Leetonia and worked at the carpenter's trade for a few months and then entered the employ of the Leetonia Iron and Coal Company. He was with this concern and the Cherry Valley Iron Company for a period of 17 years, running the blacksmith shops at the mines. In 1887 he opened his present shop where he does general blacksmithing and wooden repair work and has a large patronage. He was married in 1869 to Susan Keller, daughter of Christian Keller. They have a family of six children, viz : Harry O., a traveling salesman, of New Brighton, Pennsylvania ; Clyde V., a painter and paper hanger. of Leetonia ; Alice. wife of John Morgan : Edith. a popular and successful teacher in the schools of Leetonia : Arthur, employed in the office of the Salem Iron Company ; and Frank, a student. Mr. Aiken is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and is one of the trustees. HAROLD E. BLAZER. M. D., a representative member of the medical profession at Salineville, and one of the leading citizens of the place, was born November 23, 1864, at Carrollton, Ohio. and is a Son of William and Mary A. (McCausland) Blazer. The parents of Dr. Blazer still survive, blessed with vigor of mind and body. The father was born in Carroll County. Ohio, where he married, and where he has continued to carry on farming. Of the Seven children comprising their family, six still Survive. The record is as follows : Laura, who is the widow of H. H. Hoobler, of Salineville. and has two children. Jessie and Helen ; Harold E.: Alice E., of Jefferson Comity ; Homer P. of Magnolia. Ohio, who married Laura Stoodv; Thomas P., who died in 1884, aged 15 years ; William V.. stationary engineer: and May E., who is the wife of John McClainn. of Salineville, assistant cashier of the People's Bank. 722 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Harold E. Blazer enjoyed academic advantageS at Harlem SpringS and at Canfield, Ohio, for several years prior to entering upon the reading of medicine with Dr. J. A. Linsey, of Salineville. He then attended Wooster Medical College at Cleveland for two years, after one year spent at the Western Reserve College, completing hiS medical education. He was graduated at Cleveland in July, 1890, and entered into practice at Dillonvale, Jefferson County. Six monthS later, in 1891, he located in Salineville and has here been established in a lucrative practice ever Since. Dr. Blazer was married August 7, 1888, to Ida L. Potts, who is a daughter of John and Rebecca (McMillan) Potts, the former of whom died September 4, 1880, and the latter in July, 1899. During the early years of his business life. the father of MrS. Blazer kept a book store at Columbus. but later he moved to Carroll County. Ohio, and there engaged in farming until his death. The mother of Mrs. Blazer was a native of Carroll County, Ohio. Dr. and Mrs. Blazer have two daughters : Hazel I, aged 14 years and Frances E. W.. aged to years. The family belong to the Presbyterian Church. Politically Dr. Blazer is in sympathy with the Republican party. For the past two years he has been a very useful member of the School Board. His fraternal association is with Crockery Tent, No. 131. K. O. T. M.. of East Liverpool. He is one of the towns’ public-spirited men. active in all measures looking to civic improvement and a very strong and able advocate of temperance. CHARLES BRAWDY OGDEN. M. D., who has been a life-long resident of East Liverpool. where he has attained a high degree of prominence in the practice of medicine. conies of one of the Pioneer families of America. He traces his ancestry in this country back to David Ogden, who was a member of the company that sailed with William Penn. in the good ship "Welcome." to America in the year 1682. David Ogden was born in England, February 1, 1655, and was married prior to coming to this country to Martha Houlston, a daughter of John and Ann Houlston. He settled on a part of the tract granted to William Penn and died at Middleton, Chester County. Pennsylvania. August 22, 1705. The next in line of descent to our subject was Stephen Ogden, who was born September 16, 1705, and died in 1760. His wife, Hannah Surman, died in 1783. Their son. Aaron Ogden. was born at Darby, Pennsylvania. and married Esther Preston. Stephen Ogden. the grandfather of our subject, was a son of Aaron and Esther (Preston) Ogden. He was born at Darby, Pennsylvania. April 18, 1777, and died in Columbiana County, Ohio, in 1846 He married Hannah Bartram, a granddaughter of Americas’s first botanist. John Bartram. who was born in 1699 at Darby, Pennsylvania. and died in 1777. Stephen Ogden and his wife came to this county about the year 1800 and settled in Fairfield township. Two years later they located at Lisbon, and late in life at East Liverpool, where Mr. Ogden died. Dr. Benjamin B. Ogden, son of Stephen and Hannah ( Bartram) Ogden. was born at Lisbon, Ohio, March 13. 1806. He studied medicine under Doctor Potter in his native town and practiced there and at Wellsville for some years. He moved to East Liverpool in 1830, being the first of his profession to locate in the then small town, and practiced until his death, which took place April 27, 1878. He was first married, in 1825, to Mary Ann Mahlin. a daughter of Joshua and Catherine Mahlin. She died in 1845, leaving these six children : Benjamin, who died aged nine years: Mary Ann, Who died in infancy : Pauline O., who married Samuel Gedder : Joshua : Stephen : and Caroline. In 1850, Dr. Benjamin B. Ogden married Catherine Brawdy, who was born in Pittsburg and died in East Liverpool about 1868, leaving the following children : Charles Brawdy, subject of this biography: Hannah M., born in 1853, who was married in 1881 to George A. Slentz, of Beaver County, Pennsylvania: Benjamin A., born in 1856, de- PAGE - 723 - BLANK PAGE - 724 - PICTURE OF GEORGE F. BRUNT AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 725 ceased in 1861 ; Aaron B., born in 1859, a physician by profession, who married Alice Standish : John Elmer, born in 1863, a merchant at Mount Ayr, Iowa, who married Florence Wood: George E., born in 1866. a resident of Mount Ayr, Iowa, who married Etta M. Williams. Charles B. Ogden was born in East Liverpool, Ohio, July 19. 1851. He completed the common school course, then attended Mount Union College. after which he Spent one year at the University of Michigan. He graduated from the Ohio Medical College of Cincinnati in 1878. although practicing some years before, and has since that year practiced in East Liverpool. He commands a very large general practice, and has the esteem of his fellow-citizens to a marked degree. Dr. Ogden was united in marriage in 1878 with Mary E. Talbot. by whom he has four children : May E.. born March 27. 1884, who married George C. Simmons, of East Liverpool, and has two children.—Deborah C. and May: Charles B.. born April 2, 1887: Catherine Ethel, born May 27. 1884. the Wife of Frank S. McKenna, who is identified with a brass foundry in Pittsburg: and John Talbot. born October 11. 1889. Politically, our subject is a Republican. He Served as health officer several years. He belongs to the County, State and American medical associations, and is a member of the Masons and the Elks. He is a member of Pilgrim Commandery, No. 55. K. T. His parents were strict Quakers, but he is a member of the First Presbyterian Church of East Liverpool. GEORGE F. BRUNT, one of the prominent business citizens of East Liverpool, whose portrait is shown on the opposite page, is sole owner of the G. F. Brunt Porcelain Works, a branch of the business established by his grandfather as early as 1848. The other branch devoted to the manufacture of knobs is conducted by his brother, William H. Brunt, both plants being operated by the same power. George F. Brunt, our subject, was born in East Liverpool, Ohio, and is a son of Henry and Annie (Holzmann) Brunt, and grandson of William and Elizabeth (Boone) Brunt. His grandparents, natives of Staffordshire, England, came to America in 1842, landing at New Orleans. Thence they made their way by river boat to "Egypt" (Southern Illinois), where they were located about five years. In 1847 William Brunt moved with his family to East Liverpool, Ohio. which locality was still in rather a primitive state, and the following year in partnership with William Bloor, embarked in the pottery business. They built a small plant on the site of the west end of the present knob works, and engaged in the manufacture of knobs for the hardware trade. This partnership continued until the removal of William Bloor to California; then William Brunt continued in the business alone for some years, finally taking in his son, Henry, as a partner. He died in July, 1882, after a very useful life of 76 years, and his wife died in 1880. at the age of 76. They were parents of five children : Mrs. William Bloor, deceased ; Mrs. Thompson, deceased; William, of East Liverpool; Henry, father of George F.; and Mrs. Mary Ann Jenkins, deceased. Henry Brunt was born in Staffordshire, England, January 11, 1834, and in his boyhood accompanied his parents to this country. After reaching maturity, he was for six or eight months associated in business with his brother. William Brunt, and then returned to the knob manufacturing business, with which he was identified during nearly all of his active career. He was taken into partnership with his father and they continued together until about 1880, when William Brunt retired from the business. Henry Brunt continued alone for a few years, and then his eldest son, William H. Brunt, became associated with him ; they operated then as the Riverside Knob Manufacturing Company. In 1884 they added the electrical works to the plant, and in 1891 began the manufacture of porcelain. In 1894 George F. Brunt and his brother-in-law, Charles F. Thompson, took over the electrical and porcelain department. and Henry and William H. Brunt continued the other department, Henry 726 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Brunt retired, several years later, and William H. Brunt has since operated the plant alone. Henry Brunt is a member of General Lyon Post, No. 44, G. A. R., having served in the Civil War as a member of Company I, 143rd Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., under Colonel Vodrey and Capt. William Brunt. He is also a member of the Odd Fellows. He was married at East Liverpool to Annie Holzmann, who was born at Pittsburg, and is a daughter of Francis and Rachel (Cletzley) Holzmann, both of whom died at East Liverpool, the latter at the age of 88 years. Her father was one of the organizers of the first foundry in East Liverpool. Mrs. Brunt has a brother living,—Joseph Holzmann, of East Liverpool. The latter during the Civil War, enlisted from Pittsburg, July 23, 1863, in Company G, 82nd Reg., Pennsylvania Vol. Inf.. and was mustered out at Hall's Hill, Virginia, July 13, 1865. He was in the Sixth Army Corps, First Division, First Brigade, in the Army of the Potomac, and participated in about 30 engagements, besides many skirmishes. He contracted asthma in the service, which has bothered him ever Since. He is also a member of General Lyon Post, No. 44, G. A. R. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brunt have, in addition to the two sons mentioned, a daughter,—Emma B., wife of Charles F. Thompson, of Chicago. Henry Brunt is a Republican in politics, and Served as councilman in the early days. George F. Brunt was reared at East Liverpool, and received his educational training in the public and private schools, and in a business college in Chicago. At an early age he became identified with the business he now owns, and in 1894 with Charles F. Thompson took charge of it. In the latter part of 1895 he became sole owner and has since conducted it alone. It is a characteristic of thiS family to possess exceptional business ability and George F. Brunt is no exception to the rule. He has from 75 to ma men in his employ at all times, and ships to the trade in all parts of the United States, his goods being handled through jobbers. He was married a few years ago to Miss Leighton. who was born at Pittsburg and is a daughter of Edward Leighton, who was formerly an engineer on the Pennsylvania Railroad. In politics, our Subject is a Republican. Fraternally he is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. ELI C. LEWTON, one of Center township's first-class farmers and prominent citizens, owns a fine farm of 163 acres in Section 13, which compares favorably with any other farm of like size in Columbiana County. Mr. Lewton is also a Survivor of the great Civil War. He was born October 18, 1836. at Scroggsfield. Carroll County, Ohio; and is a son of Jacob and Elizabeth (George) Lewton. The Lewton family is of English extraction and those in America are undoubtedly connected with the owners of the great estate known as Lewton Place, London. England. The family has been established in America for some generations, however, as the grandfather, Isaac Lewton, was born in Maryland. Jacob Lewton, the father of our subject, was born in Maryland and was five years of age when his parents came to Carroll County, Ohio, and he probably entered the State with as unusual a steed as ever boy rode, this being a pet sheep, who eased many a weary mile of the road. Jacob Lewton became a prominent agriculturist and at one time owned 240 acres of well-improved land. Early in life he was a strong Whig. but after the formation of the Know Nothing party he identified himself with the Democrats, and our subject recalls going to the polls with his father, when he cast his first vote, his own ballot being for Abraham Lincoln and that of his father for Stephen A. Douglas. The death of Jacob Lewton took place in 1871, at the age of 62 years. He was a consistent member of the United Presbyterian Church. The mother of our subject was born in 1812, at Scroggsfield, Ohio, and her whole life was spent in that locality, where She died at the age of 74 years. The children of Jacob and Elizabeth Lewton were : Eli C., of this sketch : Thomas and Lucinda, both deceased ; Andrew.. AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 727 who was a soldier in the Civil War, with our subject, deceased in 1872 ; Elizabeth Ann, a resident of Minerva, Ohio : Henry Albert, of Indiana ; and Jacob Calvin. of East Liverpool, Our subject grew up a farmer boy and was educated in the local schools where he made such good use of his opportunities that when but 16 years old he was engaged as teacher. He continued to teach through the winters and also taught two summers prior to enlisting for service in the Civil War. On August 1, 1862, he was entered as a corporal in Company H. 98th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., under Colonel Webster and Captain Thomas, and he Saw much hard service until honorably discharged after the Grand Review at Washington, June 1, 1865. He took part in the battles at Perryville and Chickamauga and participated in all the engagements of the southwestern campaign and of the long march to the sea until Atlanta was taken. He was never absent from his regiment except when prostrated with typhoid fever in the hospital at Nashville, Tennessee. After his return to Carroll County, Mr. Lewton soon married and entered into a mercantile business in partnership with Major Scott. the firm being Lewton & Scott, which continued three years. After the partnership was dissolved. Mr. Lewton continued in business for four years. when the death of his father recalled him to the farm, which he operated for the next six years. In 1878 he came to his present farm in section 13, which he has improved with a fine brick residence, Substantial barns and other necessary buildings. He has made this a very valuable as well as attractive farm. For about four years he paid a great deal of attention to dairying, but now devotes his land to general farming and the raising of fine stock. He has always been more or less interested in sheep growing. MerinoS exclusively. Mr. Lewton was married on September 14, 1865, to Elizabeth M. Campbell, who was born in Carroll County, Ohio, December 11, 1842, a daughter of William and Mary (Welsh) Campbell. natives of Pennsylvania. The children of this union were : Elmer, of Center township, who married Mina Switzer, of Center township; Jessie, who married Harry L. Ingledue, a resident of Washingtonville ; William, of Lisbon, who married Carrie Johnson, of Lisbon ; and Walter, Mary and Henry Leroy. Mr. Lewton has always been identified with the Republican party, although he has never sought public office, he was elected township trustee while residing in Carroll County and has always been looked upon aS a responsible, representative man wherever he has lived. He. was reared by careful. Christian parents in the faith of the United Presbyterian Church, in which he has been an elder for many years. WILLIAM CALVIN BUNTING, one of the progressive business men of Wellsville, manufacturer and wholesale and retail dealer in ice cream and confectionery, was born in Hancock County, Virginia (now West Virginia), just across the Ohio River, from Wellsville; February 17, 1849, and is a son of Samuel: and Mary (Gorrell) Bunting. Samuel Bunting, father of our subject, was born May 10, 1813, and died February 19, 1888. In the early days prior to the building of railroads in this section, Samuel Bunting, kept a wharf-boat in Wellsville and also owned Several hundred acres of farm land, which he hired, cultivated He married Mary Gorrell, was as born in County Cork, Ireland, July 15, 1822, and came to America in girlhood to make her hone with an aunt in Philadelphia She was on a visit to Wellsville when she met, Samuel Bunting, who she married March 21, 1838, She died in August, 1895. They had 10 children, nine of whom reached maturity, viz. : Clarissa, widow of George Carnes, of Wellsville ; Albert R.. deceased in 1904, aged 60 years ; Mary, residing on the homestead in Wellsate ; William Calvin ; Josephine Virginia, deceased. who waS the wife of George S. Goodwin. of East Liverpool ; James Robert, of Cleveland ; Elwood Samuel. of Wellsville: Missouri Belle. wife of James H. Baker. of Oil. City, Pennsylvania ; and Ida May, who lives on 728 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY the old homestead. The mother united with the Presbyterian Church in girlhood. Our subject has had a life filled with many unusual events, from the age of 10 years when he began to follow the water with his older brother. About 1845 Capt. Albert Bunting and his sister came to Wellsville and settled on a farm where they were joined by our subject. He attended the old Jethro school for a time and then was taken by his brother on his vessel that plied on the Ohio River. Captain Bunting gained considerable distinction on account of his daring in taking his steamer north to Pittsburg at the opening of the Civil War, being the last officer to succeed in getting through the lines. The government, fearing disaster, had ordered the vessel to Stop at Steubenville, but through bravery, tact and diplomacy, Captain Bunting succeeded in running the gaunlet and reached his destination in safety, thus preserving a valuable cargo of freight. After following the river for a period of four years here, our subject Shipped under Captain Marsh on the steamer "H. C. Nutt." which belonged to the. Missouri River Transfer Company. At Cincinnati. Captain Marsh left the boat and instructed Mr. Bunting to take it to Omaha. The latter hesitated as he had never previously commanded a Steamer, but he finally took command and reached the destination safely. He was subsequently in command of the first Steamer that ever went up the Des Moines River above the dam. Later Mr. Bunting became associated with a party of engineers and continued with it in its work of laying out towns through the West many of which are now thriving municipalities. In 1877 he returned to Wellsville, having been in Des Moines, Iowa. and Chicago for some time, and worked for a few years with his father in a dairy business. In 1880 he engaged in his present large and successful enterprise.—a confectionery and ice cream business, manufacturing both for the wholesale and retail trade. This is now the oldest business of its kind in Wellsville. One had been established in the town before he engaged in the business, but it is not now in existence. In 1885 he admitted his brother Elwood as partner and they continued together for three years, when our subject purchased his brothers’ interest. Mr. Bunting ships ice cream to all sections of the Ohio Valley in the vicinity of Wellsville and even has a large trade in Pittsburg, In addition to giving much of hid own time to the business, he employs four helpers. Until 1901 Mr. Bunting operated a large bakery business in which several skilled bakers were kept busy, but as his health was not very good at that time he sold the bakery business and later opened a harness store, which was operated under the name of the Wellsville Harness Supply Company. This has also developed into a large and prospering industry. Mr. Bunting makes all kinds of fine harness and does an extensive repair business, handling all kinds of harness and carriage supplies and offering also a great variety of bags for all purposes. He has proved himself a man of fine business ability and ranks with the leading manufacturers of the city. Mr. Bunting was married in 1881 to Rose A. Bowers, who was born in 1853 and is a daughter of Michael and Mary (Torrence) Bowers. Michael Bowers was born on the Susquehanna River, at Halifax, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. and died at Wellsville, Ohio, January 1, 1891, aged 65 years. In youth he learned the carpenter's trade and came to Wellsville in 1848. For a number of years he followed building and assisted in the construction of the old United Presbyterian Church. the older school buildings and the Smith & McNicol pottery. About 1853 he went into the grocery business and continued in that until his death, when he was succeeded by his son Oscar. The mother of Mrs. Bunting was a daughter of William G. Torrence. and was born at Greensburg, Pennsylvania. She still survives at the age of 77 years. She is a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, but her husband belonged to the German Lutheran faith. He was also a member of Iris Lodge. I. 0. 0. F.. of Wellsville. Of the seven children of Mr. and Mrs. Bowers, five grew to maturity. namely : Amanda. of Wellsville : Rose A., wife of Mr. Bunting: Oscar P. of AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 729 Wellsville ; Caroline, of Wellsville ; and Helen B., wife of Dr. O. P. Andrews, of East Liverpool. Michael Bowers was a Democrat. In his political affiliation, Mr. Bunting is a Republican and as one of the city's substantial, representative men has frequently been elected to local offices. He has always been regarded as a man of public spirit and is a popular member of the Wellsville Board of Trade. DAVID S. SMITH, a well-known hardware merchant of East Palestine, and one of the substantial, influential men of the town, was born in February, 1843, and belongs to a family that has taken a prominent part in the development and prosperity of Columbiana and Mahoning counties for more than a century. His father. William Smith. venerated and esteemed throughout the entire county, is a familiar figure in Petersburg, Mahoning County, Ohio, where he is spending the sunset years of life, surrounded by the friends of a lifetime. The Smith family is of German descent and was established in the United States by the great-grandfather of our subject. who came to this country at the age of 14 years and settled at Baltimore, Maryland, where he reared a large family, consisting of five sons and six daughters. One of these children was Peter Smith. who married Sophia Cahill and soon after migrated to Ohio, being among the first to locate in Columbiana County. then unknown to fame and devoid of bridges, railroads or other im provements, the path through the forest being located by blazed trees. He purchased 100 acres of timber land of Peter Musser (now spelled Mercer), who with his brothers. John and Jacob, had braved the dangers of the frontier and entered large tracts of land. New Lisbon, now known as Lisbon, was at that time a point of considerable importance as a trading post. When the family ran short, of meal. he would go on horseback to the millwith a sack of grain thrown across the back of his steed. After waiting until it was converted into meal or flour, he would return home in the same way. Peter Smith cleared the timber from his land and proceeded to cultivate it, using a wooden mold-board plow to break his ground and a cradle to harvest his grain. He reared nine of the to children born to him and they were of great assistance to him in clearing and tending his farm and became honored members of society. He died at the age of 82 years and his children also lived to a good age. Margaret ( Mrs. Forsnaft) but recently (1905) passed away at the age of 90 years ; William is in his 89th year, and Jessie, wife of David Burla, a resident of Columbiana, has also attained a good old age. William Smith, more familiarly known as "Squire" Smith, was born February 9, 1817, in the cabin of hewed logs built by his father in the timber and was reared in Springfield township. Mahoning County. He there carried on farming and it is interesting to hear him recall the varied changes which have taken place under his observation. He married Rachel McNutt. daughter of Alexander McNutt. and soon after marriage took up his residence on the farm in section 2. Unity township, which had been purchased by his father and was partly under cultivation. Mrs. Smith spun and wove the clothing used by the family and cooked the meals on the crane before the large fireplace, which occupied one end of the cabin. Flint and tow or punk were used to start a fire. It was no uncommon thing to find the fire had gone out if the materials for kindling a fire were not at hand, the settler had to borrow from a neighbor, perhaps many miles distant. Mr. Smith also used the primitive implements employed by his father and hunted with the old flint-lock rifle. He lived on the farm for upward of 40 years and saw the luxuries of that day become the necessities of this, while the crude implements were replaced with modern— an& labor saving devices; his farm, when he left it in 1899, was in striking contrast to the one he moved on 40 years before. Mr. Smith was active in all public enterprises and was justice of the peace for more than 21 years before he left the farm. He was also assessor for six years before the vil- 730 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY lage of Mechanicsburg was incorporated and became East Palestine. The union of William Smith and Rachel McNutt resulted in the birth of seven children, namely: Peter, born January 6, 1840, who is a farmer of Fairfield township; Sarah, born June 8, 1841, who married Amos Warner and resides in Petersburg; David S., our subject ; William A., born May 4, 1848, who married Miss Felger and lives at Youngstown: Cowden M.. born November 26, 1850, who lives in Leetonia; George S., born July 12, 1853, who married Miss Peters and lives in Youngstown; and Rachel, who is her fathers’ housekeeper. Mrs. Smith was born in May. 1814, and died January 28, 1886. William Smith has 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is a member of the Reformed Church: as was his wife. OLIVER J. ASTRY, president of the Salem Driving Park Association, is one of Salem's successful business men, an extensive dealer in real estate and one of the leading insurance men of the northern section of Columbiana County. Mr. Astry was born in Salem township. Columbiana County, Ohio, August 3, 1876, and is one of a family of six children born to his parents, William and Mary A. (Weaver) Astry. The father of our subject was an early settler in Salem township where he became a large land-owner and successful farmer. His death occurred there in October, 1893, and that of his wife in November, 1901. Mr. Astry spent his boyhood in Salem township, where he attended the local schools and assisted on the home farm. Since attaining his majority, however, he has been a resident of the city of Salem and has been an operator in real estate, handling both city property and farming lands. He is also one of the old and reliable insurance agents here, at present writing risks in seven of the leading companies. Mr. Astry was united in marriage with Lorena Graham, who is a daughter of James Graham, and they have one Son, Paul W. The comfortable family home iS located at No. 290 East High street, while Mr. Astry has convenient busineSS offices at No. 810 East Main street. Politically Mr. Astry is identified with the Democratic party. For the past three years he has served as a justice of the peace at Salem and is well known and very highly considered. His fraternal association is with the Elks. JONATHAN FITZ-RANDOLPH. who has resided on the old Randolph farm in Section 13, Middleton township, all his life, has been very successful in business affairs. For many years he conducted a tannery at Achor, but in recent years has devoted his energies exclusively to farming. Mr. Randolph was born October 31, 1828, and is a son of Richard F. Randolph and his wife, Eliza Bailey. His grandfather, James Randolph, who was of English birth, came to this country at an early age and located near Rahway, New Jersey. moving from there to near Rices’ Landing in Greene County. Pennsylvania, where he died. The family name, correctly given, is Fitz-Randolph. but for some generations it has been abbreviated to F. Randolph, as it is now spelled. Richard F. Randolph, father of our subject, was born near Rahway, New Jersey. but at the age of about 12 years moved with his parents to Greene County, Pennsylvania, where he lived until 1811. In that year he came to Middleton township, Columbiana County, Ohio, where he located on what has since been known as the Randolph homestead in section 13. There he conducted a tannery for a period of almost 45 years, and in 1855 moved to East Fairfield. where he died in 1872, aged 85 years and five months. He married Eliza Bailey, who was born in Greene County, Pennsylvania, and was a daughter of Eli Bailey. Twelve children were born to them : Hannah. who died young; Matilda. who died at the age of 19 years : Bailey. who for a time lived at Clark- AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 731 son but later returned to the home farm where he died. leaving a son. Lemoine. who lives in Chicago; Ruben, deceased; Kersey, deceased; Rebecca A., who married Robert McGregor, lived in Beaver. Pennsylvania, and died in Pittsburg, leaving two children.—Donald R. who is in the United States Navy and Mary (McCreedy) of Beaver Falls. Pennsylvania ; Jonathan. who was the seventh child born to his parents Richard. deceased : Eliza. who married Baltzer Young and died at Lisbon: Eli James, who lives in New York City : Joseph. deceased. whose wife was Susan Eells : and Ira, deceased in infancy. The mother of this family was a member of the Society of Friends and was buried in the cemetery at East Carmel. Jonathan F. Randolph attended the primitive schools of his home district and was reared on the home place. which he has never left for more than a month at a time. He learned the trade of a tanner under his father and when the latter left the home place. our subject continued the tannery in partnership with his brother, Bailey, until the latter’s death. He thereafter conducted it alone until 1887, since which time his efforts have been exclusively devoted to agricultural pursuits. In addition to the home place of 67 acres he owns a quarter-section of land in Middleton township. known as the old Todd place, buying 120 acres of it in 1895 and the remainder in 1902. He is a man of physical strength for his years, being now 77 years of age every day he works on the farm as in his younger days. but is ably assisted by his son. He is a man of pleasing personality and is held in highest esteem by his many friends throughout the township. On June 28, 1860, Jonathan F. Randolph was united in marriage with Rebecca Louise Ashford, a sister of Ammon Ashford. of Rogers. Five children were born to bless this union, four of whom are now living. The record is as follows : Charles Fremont. who died at the age of four months : Louis Sheridan born January 31, 1865, who attended the Achor district schools. who is unmarried and lives at home. assisting his father on the farm : Jessie Deborah. born June 2, 1866, married Dr. George J. Boyd of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, and has three children.—Jessie, George and an unnamed infant; Eliza Unas. born November 17, 1872, who married Benjamin F. Hennessy, of Middleton township, and has five children,— Ammon, Julia, Franklin, Lola and Paul; and Mary Virginia. born September 1, 1875, who married Norman Patterson, of Unity township, and has one son,—James F. Randolph. Mr. Randolph has nine grandchildren. Jonathan F. Randolph is a member of the Baptist Church at Achor. Politically. he is a Republican and has been a stanch supporter of that party’s principles ever since its organization. GEORGE JUNIUS BEEBE PHILLIPS, stone contractor at East Liverpool. was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. March 17, 1852. and is a son of Arthur M. and Lucinda (De Rella) Phillips. Arthur Martin Phillips, the grandfather, was born in Connecticut and possessed all the mechanical ingenuity with which natives of that tine old State are credited. He came to Ohio early in the last century and worked as a machinist, establishing his own business at Steubenville. For many years he held the office of river inspector. Arthur M. Phillips, his son and father of our subject was born at Wheeling, Virginia (now West Virginia). and learned the trade of machinist in boyhood. later taking up engineering on the river steamers. This was his occupation as long as he lived an active life. He retired some years prior to his decease. His wife was a native of Marseilles, France. They had but two children, Arthur M., who died in infancy, and George J. B., of this sketch. The mother survived until 1882, dying at the age of 53 years. Our subject was a resident of West Virginia (hiring the early part of the Civil War. Later he learned the trade of stone-cutter which he followed at Moundsville, West Virginia. and this he followed as a journeyman until 1869: Then he came to East Liverpool and worked at his trade, first on the old Fourth Street school- 732 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY house. About 1871 he went into business for himself, and in 1873 he entered into partnership with J. C. Kerr, under, the firm name of Phillips & Kerr, a connection which lasted until 1899. The firm did the stone work on the United Presbyterian Church, the Methodist Protestant Church, both edifices of the Protestant Episcopal Church, the Central School Building, the First National Bank Building and many others, including business blocks and residences. In 1895 he purchased a quarry on Harker Hill, which is one of the finest stone quarries in the Ohio Valley. Mr.. Phillips married Jane R. Moore. daughter of Jackson Sprague Moore, of East Liverpool. The latter was named for two men who later became distinguished. the former as Governor of Maryland and the latter of Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. Phillips have had two children, viz.: Edessa Edna, wife of Albert Lowther, of East Liverpool: and Frank O., who was accidentally killed by a train at the age of 26 years. The loss of this son in his bright young manhood was a crushing bereavement to his father. The family belong to the Protestant Episcopal Church. Jackson Sprague Moore, father of Mrs. Phillips, was born in Baltimore and died in Ohio in 1901, aged 82 years. His father, William Moore, took part in both the War of 1812 and the Mexican War. He was one of the old charter members of St. Stephen’s Protestant Episcopal Church, of East Liverp00l, where he came to reside at an early day. Jackson Sprague Moore came to this section with his parents when a child. When he grew to manhood, he located on a farm in what is now West Virginia and followed the river mainly until after the Civil War. He was a member of the 72nd Virginia Regiment Vol. Inf. When he came to East Liverpool he entered a pottery and followed the trade of saggermaker. He married Mary Ann Davidson, a daughter of William and Jane Davidson, of East Liverpool. She was a member of the Methodist Protestant Church and he of the Protestant Episcopal Church. Albert Lowther. son-in-law of Mr. Phillips. was born December 4, 1870, at Pullman, West Virginia, and is a son of Rev. Oliver and Salome (Somerville) Lowther. His father was born at Pullman in 1840 and studied for the ministry in early life and preached as a member of the Methodist Protestant clergy for many years. He now resides at Pullman. His father was William I. Lowther, a farmer of West Virginia. In 1899 Albert Lowther went to Wheeling, West Virginia, and there learned the clothing business, later becoming a traveling salesman for Kraft Brothers & Rosenburg, for four years. Then he removed to Steubenville and became traveling salesman for I. Sulzbacher. with whom he continued for four years. In 1898 he left these for Wellsville, where he entered the employ of Julius Goetz, a retail clothing merchant and in 1903 he became a partner in the business. Mr. Lowther is a member of the fraternal order of Eagles. Mr. and Mrs. Lowther have one daughter. Mary Virginia. who vas born August 11, 1901. In politics our subject is a Republican but has never sought office. He is very prominent in fraternal circles, being a member of Riddle Lodge. No. 315, F. & A. M., of which he is past worshipful mawter; East Liverpool Chapter, No. 100. R. A. M., of which he is high priest: Pilgrim Commanders. No. 55. K. T. of which he is past eminent commander: and Steubenville ConSistory, S. P. R. S.. holding all the Scottish and York rite degrees except the 33rd. He is also a member of Crystal Chapter. No: 18. Order of the Eastern Star. of which he is patron : Ohio Valley Ruling. No. 43. Mystic Circle of which he is past worthy ruler ; East Liverpool Lodge, No. 258. B. P. O. E., of which he is past exalted ruler ; Lucy Webb Hayes Council. No. 5. Daughters of Liberty: Crockery Tent. No. 131. K. O. T. M. ; and Order of United American Mechanics. JAMES HOLLIDAY, proprietor of a well-stocked general store at Glasgow. Madison township. was born August 5, 1862, on the small farm in section 27, upon which he resides at present. He is a son of Frisbie and Elizabeth (Mills) (Furness) Holliday and a grandson PAGE - 733 - BLANK PAGE - 734 - PICTURE OF GEORGE W. ARMSTRONG AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 735 of James and Mary (Winkleton) Holliday. The grandfather was from Baltimore. Maryland. whence he moved to Pennsylvania and finally to Oskaloosa, Iowa. He worked at his trade as stone-mason for many years. He lived to the age of 88 and retired from active business several years before his death in 1886. His wife was a native of Mercer County, Pennsylvania. Frisbie Holliday was born at Edinburg. Pennsylvania, and now resides in Iowa, where he is engaged in farming. He was first married to Mrs. Elizabeth ( Mills) Furness. widow. of Richard Furness. By her first marriage She had three children : Alonzo; Mary L.: and Margaret, who died in 1890. leaving her husband, John Roberts, of New Castle. and one child. Mary, since deceased. By her marriage with Mr. Holliday our subject’s mother had five children. namely : James A.; John P., a potter, of Wellsville, who married Lillian Cox and has six children.—Alonzo, Edward. Mary, Grace Florence and Lorena : Joshua P.. also a potter, of Wellsville, who married Bertha Driscoll : Emma. deceased ; and William. a clerk of Wellsville, who married Lorena Stamford and has three children.—Harold, Ralph and Edith. Mr. Holliday's Second wife was Mary Cody, of Ottumwa, Iowa. James A. Holliday received his education in Madison township. He bought three acres of the farm, upon which he was born and reared and here has erected a comfortable home and a store building, where he carries a complete line of general goods and has the patronage of the surrounding country. He had previously been a Salesman for various firms in Wellsville and also was engaged for some time in Selling through the country goods from the various potteries, in which business he built up quite a trade. Mr. Holliday married Emma Johnson. of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and to them have been born the following children : Walter Mills, born April 26, 1888; Margaret Ellen. born October 15. 1893: and William Sullivan. born October 22. 1898. MrS. Holliday is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Holliday is a Republican and a member of the fraternal order of Eagles. The parents of Mrs. Holliday were Isaac and Susan (Queer) Johnson, the former a son of William Johnson, of Johnstown, and the latter a daughter of a farmer residing in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Of the six children living, Mrs. Holliday is the third in a family that originally numbered eight. GEORGE W. ARMSTRONG. a well-known farmer and fruit grower of Columbiana County, whose portrait accompanies this sketch, resides on his farm in section 15, Center township, his postoffice address being Lisbon. He was formerly for 12 years engaged in house moving, contracting, etc. Mr. Armstrong was born at Elkton, Columbiana County, Ohio, June 1, 1850, and is a son of Andrew Armstrong, who served as county commissioner of this county from 1868 to 1874. Andrew Armstrong was born in Columbiana County. Ohio, in 1818, and died in the spring of 1900. He was a very successful farmer in Elkrun township, and was one of the most active advocates of the building of the new Court House which was erected in 1870. His father, also named Andrew Armstrong, had located here about 1803, and opened and cleared the farm. The latter built a log house where he conducted a country hotel or tavern. This house was afterward replaced by a brick house in 1830, which, in 1833, was completed for a home and hotel, and our subject's grandfather conducted it as a public house for years —until the traffic by stages was discontinued. He died here in 1855, and the farm is now owned by Frank S. Armstrong, a brother of the subject of this sketch. Grandfather Armstrong came from Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, and was one of the pioneer settlers of Columbiana County. George W. Armstrong's mother, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Bowman, was born in Elkrun township, Columbiana County, Ohio, in 1820. She died in 1900, about four months after the death of her husband. She was a 736 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY daughter of Christian Bowman, also a pioneer settler of this county. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong were married in 1843, and so years later celebrated their "Golden Wedding." They had eight children, seven of whom are living, one being in North Dakota, and the others in Columbiana County. No death occurred in the family until the youngest child was 37 years old. George W. Armstrong was reared and schooled in Columbiana County, where he farmed, and afterward followed house-moving until he was accidentally injured at Lisbon. Mr. Armstrong was married in Elkrun township to Lydia Morris, who was born there, and they have five children, namely : W. Howard, who is married and resides in Lisbon ; and Eva M.. Lois E., Lawrence S. and Helen J., who are at home. Mr. Armstrong is a thoroughly practical fruit grower, and is very successful. He has 1,200 apple trees, of which 600 are bearing. He has picked 464 bushels from 16 trees. His plan is to spray the trees in March with caustic soda, and later use three or four regular sprays. He sets 40 trees to the acre, and has raised 1,100 bushels per acre. Politically, Mr. Armstrong is a Republican. He is a member of the Infirmary Board, to which he has been reelected for a second term, and has served the public in other capacities. Religiously, he is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and officiates as superintendent of the Union Sunday-School in Center township. KOCH BROTHERS, proprietors of Koch Brothers' Carriage Works at New Waterford, have a recognized name in every trade center of the country. This firm name was adopted January 15, 1889. but the business was established by George J. Koch in 1883 and has developed from a little more than a village blacksmith business to one of the large and important industries of this portion of Ohio. The members of the firm of Koch Brothers are George J. Koch and Jacob H. Koch, formerly mayor of New Waterford. GEORGE J. KOCH, the head of the firm, was born on the old family homestead in Fairfield township, Columbiana County, Ohio, January 18, 1863, and is a son of Henry and Mary Ann (Geiger) Koch, the former of whom was born in Germany and the latter in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. George J. is the fourth in a family of 10 children. He was educated in the district schools of Fairfield township, which he left at the age of 18 years to learn the blacksmith trade with John M. Ott. At the close of his apprenticeship in 1883, he started into business for himself, his first factory being the old blacksmith shop on the old homestead which was situated one mile northwest of New Waterford. This little building with it dismantled forge still stands, a kind of landmark in the township and doubtless many a thrifty farmer has pointed it out to his sons as the place where the well-known manufacturer laid the foundations of his present fortune. The death of Mr. Ott, in 1884. left an opening in Mr. Koch's line of business, of which he was not slow to take advantage and he naturally succeeded to his former preceptor’s large trade. He carried on business alone at Mr. Ott's old stand in New Waterford until 1889, when his older brother, Jacob H. Koch became interested, and on the date mentioned in the opening paragraph, entered into a partnership which has continued until the present time. In dividing the cares of the business. George J. is the general Salesman, being well equipped for this important end of the business, while Jacob H. has charge of the clerical department and also superintends the workmen engaged in building the various kinds of vehicles. George J. Koch was united in marriage with Emma Hoffstot, who is a daughter of John Hoffstot, a well-known farmer of Unity township. They have two sons. viz. : John and Robert William. Mr. Koch is a member of the Lutheran Church. Politically he has been quite active and at present he is a member of the Village Council. JACOB H. KOCH, the second member of the firm of Koch Brothers. was born in the old Koch homestead in Fairfield township, January 30, 1861, and is one of a family of 10 children AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 737 born to his parents, Henry and Mary Ann (Geiger) Koch. He has seven sisters. His education was acquired in the public schools and he was reared a farmer. Until he entered into the carriage business when 28 years old, he was actively engaged in farming and still is interested more or less in agricultural pursuits. He has large business interests including the carriage manufacturing enterprise and membership in the large mercantile business of J. H. & J. Koch. Jacob H. Koch was united in marriage with Lizzie Garlach, who is a daughter of Jacob Garlach, and they have three children, viz. : Carl Henry, Mary Esther and Paul Jacob. Mr. Koch has always been one of the prominent men of affairs in this section and has twice served New Waterford as mayor. At present he i a member of the Village Council. being secretary of the board. He is a member of the Lutheran Church. The constant expansion of the business of Koch Brothers is little less than marvelous. By 1890 the business had grown to such proportions that they erected a commodious two-story building on Eat Main street. but in a few years this structure was found to be too small, and in 1898 an additional building was erected, 100 by 40 feet in dimension, the top floor being utilized as a painting room, the second as a trimming and varnishing department while the ground floor has the show rooms and office, with a frontage of 145 feet. In an older building with dimensions of too by 30 feet, two stories in height, the top floor is given over to painting and the ground floor to storage in front and to a wood shop in the rear. In addition there is a rear building 76 by 30 feet, devoted to packing. In this establishment a complete buggy is constructed from the bottom up, Some 50 skilled workmen finding employment here. The plant is well worth, a visit. It is divided into wood room, blacksmith shop (60 by 30 feet) painting room, trimming and varnishing department, erecting room, packing and Shipping room, warehouse and show room and the well-equipped office. Facilities have been provided by which the packed goods are easily transferred to the cars provided by the railroad on a siding. Both brothers are men of great business enterprise and they have built up a great industry. Their name is a guarantee of excellence wherever found. When New Waterford celebrates its centennial, the name of Koch will be one of those honored for business enterprise. commercial integrity and for the establishment of one of the town's most useful and successful industries. T. SHERIDAN McGAVERAN, contractor and builder at East Liverpool, was botn at Bridgeport, Ohio, February 28, 1869, and is a son of Thaddeus and Frances Marian (Mumford) McGaveran. The McGaveran family originated in County Kilkenny, Ireland. so many years ago that its earliest history is lost in the mists of time, but there Malcolm McGaveran, our subject's great-grandfather, was born and from there emigrated to the United States and settled in Maryland. He later moved to what is now known as Rock Springs Park at Chester, Virginia (now West Virginia), on the Ohio River opposite East Liverpool. He served in the War of 1812 under General Crawford and survived its dangers but was subsequently killed by a fall from a horse. He married Hannah Hartman, a native of Germany. Thomas McGaveran, the paternal grandfather, son of Malcolm, was born at Frederick, Maryland. April 8, 1808 and was to years old when his parents moved to what is now West Virginia. He followed the carpenter's trade all his life and died at East Liverpool, about 1880, aged 68 years. He married Margaret Van Fassen. Thaddeus McGaveran, father of our subject. was born near, Richmond. Ohio, October 29, 1836. He learned the carpenter's trade with his father and followed it until 1870, when he moved to Wellsville and went into railroading as fireman and brakeman. After some years on the road he came to East Liverpool in 1877 and went into contracting and became well known in this line. In 1894 he went to Washington. D. C., and was in the employ of the 738 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY government printing office for seven years. Since then he has lived retired from active life. In the Civil War he entered the Union service. enlisting in Ohio but being subsequently transferred to Company L. first Reg.. Virginia Vol. Cay. He served 24 months, during which period he was seriously injured by his horse being shot and falling on him. He is a member of General Lyon Post. No. 44. G. A. R., of East Liverpool. He is identified with the Republican party. He has served as constable. policeman and as health officer. On January 6, 1862. Mr. McGaveran was married to Frances M. Mumford, who was born in Yellow Creek township. Columbiana County, Ohio, October 18, 1842, and is a daughter of Stephen Mumford. Five members of a family of seven children reached maturity, viz. : A. Sherman. now deceased, formerly a resident of East Liverpool ; T. Sheridan: Thomas S., deceased, of East Liverpool; Edgar S., of East Liverpool ; and Frederick N.. of Washington, D. C. The parents belong to the First PreSbyterian Church of East Liverpool. T. Sheridan McGaveran was reared and educated in East Liverpool, and then learned the carpenter's trade with J. M. Smith and served as a journeyman until 1900, since which time he has been in business for himself, engaged in contracting and building. His work is confined mainly to residences and he is considered a reliable and skilled man in his line. He employs a number of men and can show many specimens of his skill in and about East Liverpool. Mr. McGaveran married Margaret A. Brobeck, of East Liverpool. In politics he is a Republican. Fraternally he belongs to the Odd Fellows and is past grand of East Liverpool Lodge. No. 379. and a high official of East Liverpool Encampment. No. 107. SAMUEL M. BURSON. one of the well-known business men of the village of Hanover, where he has been engaged in the drug business for many years. belongs to one of the pioneer families of Columbiana County. He was born in 1851 and is a son of Abraham and Nancy ( Bosserman) Burson, and grandson of James and Elizabeth (Myers) Burson. The Burson family. which is of Welsh extraction, was founded in America about the year 1705 by four brothers, three of whom settled in Pennsylvania while one took up his residence farther south. They were members of the society of Friends. The Bosserman family, of which our subject's mother is a member, is of Holland Dutch extraction. Her ancestors removed about the year 1807 from the vicinity of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. to Paris, Stark County, Ohio. James Burson, the grandfather of our subject, was a son of Edward Burson and was born in Greene County, Pennsylvania. in 1775. He was a man of enterprise as we learn that in March, 1802, he floated a flatboat, loaded with Hour, smoked meats and liquors, from Rices’ Landing. down the Monongahela River. to the Ohio and thence to the Mississippi. finally reaching his distinction. New Orleans, where he disposed of his cargo for the sum of $800. He then proceeded to Philadelphia by sailing vessel, from there traveled by stage to the Allegheny Mountains and then walked the remainder of the way to his home in Greene County, Pennsylvania. With the proceeds of this venture as capital. he came to Columbiana County. Ohio, in 1802 and located near Winona, where he bought a tract of 640 acres of government land, paying for it at the rate of $1.25 per acre. Accompanied by his brother, he had walked the distance from Rices’ Landing to (New ) Lisbon, Ohio. it being necessary to follow the "blazed" trail left by surveyors in order to find their way through the forest. The land office at that time was located at Steubenville, Ohio. and thither the two brothers walked to enter and pay for their land. The grandmother of our subject, Elizabeth (Myers) Burson, belonged to another old pioneer. family: she was a daughter of William Myers. was reared to womanhood in Loudoun County, Virginia, and accompanied her parents to Ohio in 1803. In the following year she married James Burson. She was a first cousin to the redoubtable old pioneer of Kentucky.—Daniel Boone. The Myers family AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 739 settled in the northwest part of Hanover township. In those days money was very scarce and to market their products and secure necessary supplies the settlers were forced to barter and exchange. Cash, however, was required when it came to paying the government for land, and this was Secured by collecting and selling ginseng roots, which always commanded a cash price and which were used for medicinal purposes. James Burson died in 1843. aged 68 years. His children were: Sina, who married Allen Hinchman and died in Indiana : Margaret, who married Isaac Malsberry of Damascus, Columbiana County, and died in Iowa ; Abraham, father of our Subject; William, who married Rebecca Bennett of Butler township, and died in 1864 in Hanover township,—they had one daughter Eliza, who married Dr. George Sanor David. who married Elizabeth Bennett. —he was a lieutenant in the army during the Civil War. went to Iowa in 1865 and died there: and Nelson. who married Laney Ann Harris, of Butler township, and died in two in Hanover township.—he left six children, Winfield, Ottinger, Clifford, Willis, Clarence and Ainsley. Abraham Burson was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, November 20, 1813, and in early life learned the blacksmith's trade at Damascus and followed the same in the village of Hanover. He was connected with the building of the Sandy and Beaver Canal, but in 1841 Settled on the old Myers farm, two miles northwest of the village of Hanover. It was still a wilderness and pioneer conditions existed for a number of years. He died in 1889 in his 76th year. His widow, now in her 85th year, resides in Salem with her daughter. Mrs. Granville V. Sharp. Four of their children are now living: James, Mary, Samuel M. and Elizabeth. James Burson. the eldest, is now a resident of Rocky Ford, Colorado. During the Civil War he was a member of Company K, 104th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., which, it will he remembered, captured 15 stand of colors at the battle of Franklin, Tennessee. These colors were carried to Nashville in front of the regiment as trophies of the battle. On the following day James Burson was a member of the detachment sent from this regiment to Greensboro. to receive the surrender of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston. On May 1865, he was detailed as body-guard to Governor Morehead at the latter's residence and there lived for six weeks with the Governor's family. Mr. Burson was well known in his regiment and he and his famous gun were under fire for 120 days during the march from Chattanooga to Atlanta. During his term of service he participated in 16 battles and the names and dates of these he has had engraved on the barrel of his gun. In the stock of this noted fire-arm. Mr, Burson has inlaid in mother-of-pearl.—extracted from ocean shells, —the corps badges of a large number of the army corps which were operating most conspicuously at the close of the war, which is a work of art most unique and beautiful. He had also preserved some of the old cartridges and the time will come when this muzzle-loading Enfield rifle will have great historic value. He also has his old army knapsack which proved a good friend, although often a heavy weight on many a long and weary march. Mr. Burson married Mary Shriver, of Columbiana County, Ohio, and they have four children. viz. Mrs. Ada Irene Black. of Barstow, Texas: Oliver Thomas, of Chicago ; and Lawrence and Harvey. who live at home. Mary, our subject's eldest sister, is the widow of Dallas Graham, of Newgarden, Ohio, and has two children, viz : Flora Ella, who resides in Cleveland: and Anna Laura, who married Elmer E. Helman and has one son. Richard. Elizabeth, the younger sister of our subject, finished her education at Mount Union College and at Dr. Pershing's female seminary at Pittsburg, having taken a course in music at both institutions. She is the wife of Granville V. Sharp, of Salem, who iS interested in the manufacture of wall-paper ; they have one-son - Harold Burson Sharp. Samuel Burson was educated in the Hanover Union School and entered into the drug business in February 1878, in the village of Hanover. For 11 years, from 1887 to 1898, he was located in Cleveland. Ohio, where he, conducted a drug and real estate business. 740 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY Since 1898 he has been located in Hanover village, engaged in the drug business. The members of the older generation of the Bursons were a very large race. Some of them were six feet, six inches in height, and all attained a height of over six feet. CHARLES GILL, manager of the American Hydraulic Stone Manufacturing Company, of East Liverpool, has been a prominent citizen of this city for more than a quarter of a century and has been a prominent factor in upholding the law and order of the community. Whether as policeman, marshal, sheriff or private citizen, he has always been found on the side of right and has used his strong personality in the cause of good. He was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, October 8, 1850, and is a Son of William and Elizabeth A. (Perry) (Campbell) Gill. William Gill was born in Maryland and, having lost his parents in early childhood, was cared for. by his older brothers until such time as he was able to do for himself. When his brothers settled in Ohio, he accompanied them and became a tiller of the soil, following that occupation all his life. From Jefferson County he moved to Belmont County and about 1864 went to Illinois, settling in La Salle County. Some eight years later he returned to Ohio and settled at Bridgeport, Belmont County, where he died in 1878 in the 79th year of his age. He was a prosperous man and retired from active work after his return to Ohio. He was a Democrat but not a partisan. He was twice married his second union being with Mrs. Elizabeth A. (Campbell) Perry, a daughter of Samuel Campbell. She was born in Beaver Count, Pennsylvania. about 1812 and died in 1898. Margaret (Mrs. Alexander Blazier) of Bridgeport, is the only child of the first union of Mrs. Perry. By her second marriage she had eight children, namely : Alexander. a resident of Bridgeport ; William, of Holly, Colorado ; Jesse, of Bridgeport ; Charles ; Archibald. deceased ; Ann Elizabeth, deceased; John, of Bridgeport ; and Cordelia. wife of William White, of Martins’ Ferry, Ohio. Mr. Gill had three children by his first marriage. They were : Samuel, who died in Kansas in 1904 ; Thomas, of Jefferson County, Ohio and Philena, deceased. The parents of our subject were active Methodists. The childhood of Charles Gill was similar to that of other farmer boys. Soon after the family located in Illinois, he Secured work with a brick-mason and took his first lessons in brick-laying and plastering. He worked as a journeyman until about 1877; a portion of this period he was in partnership with his brother William as contractors in Belmont County. He then moved to East Liverpool and after working at his trade for two years, was. appointed, on the police force. For more than 20 years thereafter he was an officer of the law, discharging the duties devolving upon him in a manner that reflected great credit on. himself and the community. In 1886 he was. elected marshal and held that office seven years until he was elected chief of police, in which capacity he served for io years. During six years of his service as policeman and the whole period of his service as marshal, he also filled the office of constable. He was sheriff of Columbiana County from 1896 to 1900 with his residence in Lisbon. Fearless and brave, he did what duty demanded without fear or favor and his actions always found the ready support of the better element of Society—the law-abiding citizens. After the expiration of his term ad sheriff, he returned to East Liverpool and served one year on the police force. At the same time he opened a grocery store, to which he gave his full attention when he left the force, continuing to operate the store for two years and eight months. In 1903 Mr. Gill became manager of the American Hydralic Stone Manufacturing Company, of which he was one of the organizers and of which he is also director. This plant is located in the East End and is devoted to the manufacture of artificial stone. Mr. Gill married Mary J. Barcus, a daughter of John Barcus, of Harrison County, Ohio. They have six children, namely : Maude; Mary, AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 741 wife of H. R. Hamilton, of Lisbon ; Claude, living at home; Estella, wife of Harvey Harris, of East Liverpool; Alma, wife of William Lee; and Charles, Jr., living at home. Mrs. Gill iS a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Gill is a prominent Odd Fellow. He is a Republican in politics. HENRY CLAY JONES, deceased, for 45 years an honored member of the Columbiana County bar, and one of the self-made men and good citizens of Salem, was born near Damascus, Ohio, April 7, 1834, and was the second child of Catlett and Mary A. (Cobb) Jones. After two years of ill health, he passed away at his home at No. 81 High street, Salem. on March 27, 1903. The grandparents of Mr. Jones came to Columbiana County in 1798 and his father was born in a log cabin in a newly settled district, later becoming one of the county's extensive farmers. The boyhood of the late Mr. Jones was spent at home where, in addition to practical work on the farm, he learned the principles of and acquired some skill in carpentry, enough to provide him with some means with which to enter Mount Union College. where, after some years of self-denial and hard work, he was graduated. In the winter of 1856-57 he began the study of the law and later entered the office of A. H. Battin, at Salem. Early in 1858 he was appointed a notary public. In the following August he was admitted to the bar of Ohio and until the removal of Mr. Battin to Wellsville a legal partnership existed between them. In 1863 Mr. Jones enlisted in Company B. 12th Reg., Ohio Vol. Cav., of which company he became 1st lieutenant. He saw much hard and continuous Service. He participated in the battles of Mount Sterling, Kentucky : Kingsport, Tennessee; Abingdon, Wytheville and Marion, Virginia ; Salisbury, North Carolina, and other Serious engagements. During the service he received a sabre thrust in his right arm, which disabled him for some time and always interfered some with his writing. When the regiment was mustered out in 1865, he was placed on detached duty at Knoxville, Tennessee, in the capacity of mustering officer, where he continued until June, 1866. Upon his return to Salem, Mr. Jones resumed the practice of his profession, one in which he won prominence and gained a reputation far beyond his home connections. He handled many important cases in the United States courts and was looked upon as a very able and effective advocate. Politically he was a strong party man, an enthusiastic Republican, but the only office he ever consented to accept was that of alderman of the Second Ward, which he held from 1895 until 1900. His fraternal relations were with the Odd Fellows and with Trescott Post, No. 10, Grand Army of the Republic. Mr. Jones was married October 27, 1858, to Mary C. Rogers, who was born at Brownsville, Pennsylvania. She Still survives and resides in the pleasant family home on High Street. Four of the six children born to Mr. and Mrs. Jones survive, viz.: Mrs. Rilla J. Fitzpatrick, of Cleveland ; Charles 0., of Salem; Warren w., of Cleveland; and Fred R., of Salem, Mrs. Fitzpatrick, who has been twice married, has three children : Max and Harold Laird (the issue of her first marriage) and Mary Fitzpatrick. Warren W. Jones has two children : Henry and Mary. Fred R. Jones has one daughter : Mildred. EMMMOR COPE, one of the well-known residents of Butler township, residing on his farm of 50 acres in section 26, was formerly one of the successful teachers of this locality. He is a representative of one of the earliest pioneer families of the county. Mr. Cope was born in Elkrun ,tOWnship, hear Rogers, Columbiana County, Ohio, March 25, 1855, and is a son of Joseph and Phebe (Hole) Cope. The Cope family was originally one of distinction in England, and the ancestral line can be traced back to the days of Henry VIII, 742 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY when Lord Cope was in that monarchs’ retinue. The founder of the family in America was Oliver Cope, who came to the State of Pennsylvania with William Penn. Israel Cope, the paternal grandfather of our subject, was born in Pennsylvania and came to Columbiana County as one of the first of the pioneers. He taught school in the county until he was 60 years of age and lived to the age of 93. He could tell of early times when he had killed as many as six bear in one day where now he the productive fields of his descendants. Joseph Cope, father of our subject, was born near. Rogers, Columbiana County, Ohio, and in this county his whole life was passed. He was a farmer and an extensive fruit grower and was one of the very first to successfully grow peaches. He invented the "fruit house" for which he secured a patent. He also made a success of sheep growing, introducing the Merino breed in the county, and he was also an extensive breeder of Percheron and Norman horses. He was a man whose personality dominated every line of activity in which he engaged. The county remains indebted to him for his enterprise and public spirit. Joseph Cope was a Republican but filled few official positions, both on account of his personal interests and because of his adherence to the principles of the Society of Friends, which does not encourage office-holding in its members. He married Phebe Hole, who was born in this county, a daughter of Nathan and Sarah (Armstrong) Hole. They reared eight children, namely : Lycurgus. of East Carmel. Ohio ; Lucina, deceased ; James, of Rogers ; Oliver. of East Liverpool ; Mary. wife of Dio Rogers, a well-known attorney of Steubenville, Ohio: Eliphas, of Rogers : Edith. deceased ; and Emmor. Emmor Cope has resided in Columbiana County all his life, remaining at school and on the home farm until 21 years of age. He was graduated with credit from the Lisbon High School and then began teaching and for the next to years continued to teach through the winters and farmed for his widowed mother, his father having died in 1879. In 1881 Mr. Cope was married to Rebecca A. Hoopes, who was born on the farm on which she still lives, being a daughter of Robert and Sarah (Spencer) Hoopes. Robert Hoopes resided on the farm in section 26. Butler township, now held by our Subject. the greater part of his life. succeeding his father who had entered this land from the government. Mr. and Mrs. Cope settled on the farm, which originally contained go acres but has been reduced to so. In addition Mr. Cope owns two other farms, one of 26 acres and another of 40 acres, making a total of 116 acres in Butler township. He carries on general farming and dairying and in earlier years raised sheep and fat cattle. He is one of the townships’ substantial men. Mr. and Mrs. Cope have two sons : Rollin E. and Clarence D., who are taking. a business course in the Salem Business College. In politics Mr. Cope has always been identified with the Republican party and has always taken a lively interest in public affairs. At various times he has filled offices in local organizations but has refused political ones. His influence has always been given in the direction of better school facilities, educational advancement being. in his opinion, the great motor of the car of civilization. He was reared in the Society of Friends but since severing his connection with that religious body he has united with the Christian Church at Highland. LOUIS WEIRICK, one of the well-known business citizens of Salem, agent for the George J. Renner. Jr.. City Brewery, of Youngstown. Ohio. was born in the latter city and is a son of John and Catherine ( Houser) Weirick. The parents of our subject were old and respected German residents of Youngstown, where the father was a large contractor. His death took place in 1882. His family consisted of three children. Louis Weirick was educated at Youngstown, and after completing his schooling learned the trade of molder, one which he fol- AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 743 lowed until 1898, when he embarked in his present line. Mr. Weirick has been a resident of Salem since 1886. The brewing company with which Mr. Weirick is associated does a business of $18,000 a year. At Salem Mr. Weiricks’ work is the bottling of beer and handling export ale and porter, requiring the assistance of three men. His cold Storage plant is entirely modern and is situated in the rear of No. 66 East Main street. In 1879 Mr. Weirick was married to Anna Garwood. who is a daughter of Isaac Garwood, an old and respected resident of Salem. They have two sons, George and Norman. The family belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church. In political sentiment Mr. Weirick is a stanch Republican but is too much immersed in business to care for political honors. He is a member of the Foresters of America and of the Eagles. The pleasant family home is located at No. 366 Franklin avenue. JOSEPH MILLWARD, deceased, was born at Hanley, Staffordshire, England, May 24, 1823, and was a son of Joseph Millward. He was reared in Hanley and there entered a pottery and learned the trade of a turner, following it in his native town until 1858, when he came to America and settled in East Liverpool. Ohio. to carry on his work. He secured employment in the pottery of George S. Harker and remained with him until his death. May 19, 1877, just five days before he had reached the 34th milestone of life. In 1849 Mr. Millward was married to Mrs. Martha ( Arblaster) Hutton and 10 children were born to them, of whom five reached mature years. Those now living are : Annie, wife of Frederick Webb, of East Liverpool Emma and Fannie. By her first marriage, to Mr. Hutton, Mrs. Millward has one daughter, Vinney ( widow of Benjamin Smith), who makes her home in East Liverpool. Mr. Millward was an industrious man, upright and honorable, and was in a fair. way to achieve success when his career was suddenly ended by death. In 18643 he built the brick residence now owned and occupied by his widow. He was a Republican but was too much of a domestic man to enter the arena of politics. He was one of the promoters and organizers of Peabody Lodge, No. 19, Knights of Pythias, and took an active interest in it. Mrs. Martha ( Arblaster) Millward, widow of our Subject, was born in England, in 1831 and was the youngest of 10 children born to Thomas and Elizabeth (Dutton) Arblaster. Her grandfather, Thomas Arblaster, was foreman of a pottery and acquired considerable wealth, owning to houses whose rental brought him a neat income. He was afflicted with blindness for some 10 years prior to his death. His son, Thomas, the father of Mrs. Millward, was born in the latter part of the 18th century and was a thrower in the potteries. He worked at his trade until about 50 years old when death overtook him. Mrs. Millward was converted to the faith of the Latter Day Saints when a child of 12 years, her mother being converted at the same time, and she has held to this faith through all the years. She has been a resident of East Liverpool for almost half a century and in her younger days was much in society and well acquainted with the leading citizens of the city, many of whom have passed beyond the vale. Many of the old friends remain and new ones have been added to the list but the old, home is no longer the scene of so much social activities since the weight of years has descended upon its mistress. THOMAS ATCHISON a well-known grocer at East Palestine is a man of much business ability and is widely interested in various enterprises in, this—city—and community. He was born August 24, 1855, in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, and is a son of William and Eliza T. (Logan) Atchison. William Atchison was born January 29, 1831, in Northumberland County, England, 744 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY and remained in that country until he became of. age. In 1852 he came to America and engaged in coal mining at Pottsville, Pennsylvania. After two years he returned to his native land and was joined in marriage to Eliza T. Logan, who was also a resident of Northumberland County. They crosSed the bridge over the Tweed River, which separated Northumberland County, England and Berwickshire, Scotland, and were quietly married in the latter country. Returning with his bride to Pottsville, he continued to work in the mines, moving later to Beaver County, Pennsylvania, where he engaged in the Same work. In 1875 he moved to East Palestine and entered the mines, but he had been carefully hoarding his savings and in 1879 was able to open a store, which he had well stocked with groceries and dry goods, and which he conducted until his death in 1888. He was killed at the Market Street crossing of the railroad in East Palestine. His widow survived him until 1901, dying at the age of 68 years. They were members of the Free Presbyterian Church and strong abolitionists. After the war they were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Eleven children were born to them, of whom the following reached manhood and womanhood : Thomas ; Robert, deceased ; Sarah E.. wife of James Fleming; Phyllis, wife of George Gregory ; Eliza, wife of Harvey Patten ; William, who died May 26, 1893; Belle, wife of George Gould; and Camilla, wife of Jacob Ashman. All reside in East Palestine except Mrs. Gould, who lives in Butler County, Pennsylvania. Thomas Atchison received his education in the district schools and entered the mines at an early age. He continued that work until his father opened the store, when he was given a share of the business and gave to it his close attention. After the death of the elder Mr. Atchison, Thomas and his brother William carried on the business until the death of the latter, since which time Thomas has conducted it alone. Mr. Atchison has been most successful in this venture. He disposed of his stock of dry goods and has filled his store with a complete line of groceries, which for years has been the only stock handled by him. In addition to his grocery store, Mr. Atchison is largely interested in the Wheat Hill mine and the East Palestine Pottery Company, of which he is a director. In 1881 Mr. Atchison was married to Belle Sutherin, who is a daughter of John and Ann (Patton) Sutherin, the former of whom is deceased, while the latter passes her time in visiting her. children. To Mr. and Mrs. Atchison have been born eight children, viz. : Eliza May:. John Sutherin ; William, deceased; Sarah B.: Annie E.; Walter Logan ; and Myrtle Butts and Fanny (twins), of whom the latter is deceased. Mr. Atchison is a Republican and has . often been a delegate to conventions. He is now serving his second term in the Town Council. He is a Mason and was formerly Steward of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he is a member. ROBERT HARRIS. one of the highly respected residents of the pleasant little village of Winona, is one of the substantial men of Butler township and the owner of three fine farms close to the village, in section 22, which aggregate 250 acres. Mr. Harris is one of the oldest. native-born residents of the township, and was born June 2, 1827. He is a son of Carney and Rachel (Yates) Harris. Isaiah Harris, the grandfather of our subject. was a native of North Carolina, from which State he came to Ohio in 1805, accompanied by his wife and Seven children. He entered a half-section of land in Butler township, three miles south of Salem. of which body he cleared some 40 acres. His trade was that of ship carpenter and it is likely that his native place was a seaport town. After coming to Ohio, he followed agricultural pursuits. His children were : —Chalkley, Ann, Carney, Nathan, Benjamin, Sarah and Robert. Carney Harris, father of Robert. was born in North Carolina in 1798. and was seven years old when he came to Ohio with the family. He grew up amid pioneer surroundings and his AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 745 whole life was passed following the peaceful pursuits of agriculture. He died aged 62 years. The mother of our subject was born in Virginia and her parents were early settlers in Columbiana County. The children of Carney and Rachel (Yates) Harris were: Jonathan, Robert, David and Sarah Ann, all of whom are deceased, except the subject of this sketch. To Robert Harris, Butler township has always been home. Here he was born, reared and educated and here he has lived a long, industrious, honorable life. He has been both farmer and carpenter, learning the carpenter trade in young manhood. He remained with his father at the home, located three and a third miles from Salem, until he was 21 years of age and then moved to his own property in a more central part of the township, where he lived for 50 years. In the Spring of 1904 he retired to the village of Winona. At one time Mr. Harris owned 355 acres of land and in early days gave considerable attention to sheep growing, but later engaged more in general farming and dairying. Mr. Harris is an example of the Self-made man, having worked for the capital with which he purchased his land, which has continued yearly to advance in value. The reward of his early endeavors is found in comfort and ease for his old age. On August 29, 1850, Mr. Harris married Jane Test, who was born in Butler township, Columbiana County, Ohio, a daughter of Samuel and Mary Ann (Barber) Test, who came to Ohio from New Jersey. After a quiet, lovely life of 81 years, She passed away on October 4, 1904. The four children of our subject were: Mary, who died aged 23 years; Rachel, who died aged eight years: Martha, who remains with her father ; and Emmor, who lives on one of his father's farms. The last named has two children : Mary E. and John R.. the latter of Oregon. Mary E. Harris, daughter of Emmor Harris, married Wesley Whinnery, of Butler township, and has three children : Robert B., Russell, and an infant. In his political sentiment, Mr. Harris has been in accord with the Republican party ever since its organization, and he has been moderately active. He served two years as township treasurer. He was reared a Friend. belonging to the branch known as the Wilburites. He is a man of unquestioned integrity, charitable, benevolent and in every essential a good and: worthy man and citizen. R. TREFFINGER, postmaster and merchant at Millport, Franklin township, belongs to one of the old pioneer families of the county. He was born in Columbiana County and is a son of Peter M. and Joanna (Fife) Treffinger Peter M. Treffinger was born in Switzerland and came to America with an aunt, when he was an orphan child of six years, arriving in 1816. In the course of years he came to Columbiana County, Ohio, where he married Joanna Fife, who was born in 1811 and was a daughter of William Fife, of Madison township. William Fife, who was one of the earliest settlers in Madison township, Columbiana County. was born in 1777. He entered 80 acres of land, from the government, under the administration of President James Monroe. Of his to children, three still survive. namely: . Mary (widow of Henry Norris), who reared four children; Nancy, who is the widow of William Burbick; and Lanee Jane, who married William Gilmour and survives him. Peter M. Treffinger died in 1888, in his 78th year, and his wife in her 87th year. Their children were the following: William, who married Martha Van Fossan,—both are deceased, leaving one daughter, Wilhelmina; Mary, who died aged 21 years; R., of this sketch : Henrietta (widow of A. S. Gilmour), who has one child.—Josie: Hubert, who married Matilda Hartsborn and reared four children ;.and Amos F., deceased. Our subject attended the Schools of Madison township, and was still quite young when he embarked in a mercantile business, settling in 1875 at, Smith's Ferry, Pennsylvania. In the following year he returned to Columbiana County and located at Millport, in 1894 mov- 746 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY ing to his present location in the village. This building was the first one built for business purposes in the village and very near to the modest home in which his parents started in to keep house. Mr. Treffinger carries on a general mercantile business and since April 7, 1894, he has been postmaster. In 1874, at Smith's Ferry, Pennsylvania, Mr. Treffinger was married to Anna E. Henderson, who is a daughter of Adam Henderson of that place. They have four children. viz : Charles H., rural mail carrier, who married Della Moore, of East township, Carroll County: Henrietta, who resides at home: Nellie, who married Wilson Davis and Max living at home. The family belong to the Presbyterian Church. Politically our subject has always been closely identified with the interests of the Republican party and is a leader in his section. He belongs to the Masonic order. GLENN R. PATTISON a prominent jeweler and optician of East Liverpool, was born at Hadley. Pennsylvania, on the 28th of January, 1873. and is a Son of John and Maria L. (Cleeland) Pattison. Alexander Pattison, grandfather of our subject, was born at Glasgow, Scotland, and died in this country in 1870, being then past the age of 70 years. At the age of 16 years he came to America. locating in Western Pennsylvania. where he followed his trade many years. About the time the railroad was put through he discontinued work at his trade of stone-mason and devoted his entire time to the cultivation of a farm which he owned some years and which is the old family homestead, where our subject was born. John Pattison was born in the old homestead at Hadley, Pennsylvania. in 1843, and still resides there, conducting it as a dairy farm. He is a Republican in politics and has held several township offices, such as school director, trustee and supervisor. In 1864 he answered the call for volunteers for three-months service in the Union Army and served until his term of enlistment expired. He married Maria L. Cleeland, a daughter of John Cleeland, born at Portersville. Pennsylvania. Eight children were born to them. seven of whom grew to maturity, as follows : Lillian. wife of Edgar Noyes, of Salamanca. New York : Glenn R.; Paul P.. who still lives on the old homestead : Ethel, who lives at home: Lois, a trained nurse in one of the hospitals at Buffalo. New York Hazel, wife of Earl Minnis. of Clark's Mills, Pennsylvania and Jeanie, who is at home. Mary, the third child of this union, died in infancy. Religiously, they are members of the Presbyterian Church, in which Mr. Pattison has been elder for more than 40 years he has been superintendent of the Sunday-school many years. Glenn R. Pattsion remained on the home farm until he reached his majority, then went to Butler. Pennsylvania. and learned the trade of jeweler. watchmaker and optician, remaining there three years. Having been favorably impressed with the rapid growth and prosperous condition of East Liverpool, he decided to make this city the scene of his business operations. Accordingly in 1896, he opened a small store at No. 164 Fifth street, but later moved to Sixth street as he needed more commodious quarters. He later formed a partnership with Pearce Walker under the firm name of Pattison & Walker, but at the end of eight, months purchased the interest of his partner and has since continued alone. In March. 1900, he moved to 226 Market street, in the "Diamond," where he remained until the disastrous fire of February, 1905. He then found temporary quarters on Market Street, above the Horn Switch and upon the completion of the new building resumed his old stand. He has the largest and leading jewelry store in the city, and carries a magnificent line. He has given the strictest attention to his business, having little time for anything else and when not at the store is generally found in the companionship of his family. Mr. Pattison was united in marriage with Lida J. Rankin. a daughter of William A. Rankin, of Amsterdam, Ohio. They reside in a beautiful residence at No. 367 Lincoln AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 747 avenue, which he purchased in 1903. Religiously, they are members of the First Presbyterian Church. He is a Republican but has never taken an active part in political affairs. LINDLEY TOMLINSON, one of Salem’s business men in the line of groceries, feed and building material, has been established here since the fall of 1889. He was born in Harrison County, Ohio, not far from Harrisville, June 13, 1860 and is a son of Comley and Esther (Negus) Tomlinson. The father of Mr. Tomlinson was born in Fastern Pennsylvania, December 29, 1823, and was a son of Isaac Tomlinson. The latter was born on land which is now included in the city of Philadelphia, came to Ohio in youth and spent the remainder of his life in Jefferson County. Comley Tomlinson was still very small when his parents removed to Jefferson County, Ohio, where a large portion of his life was spent. He was a dealer, buyer and shipper of livestock for many years, a man who was eminently successful in a business way and equally prominent in the affairs of his community. He was a strict observer of the principles of the Hicksite branch of the Society of Friends. His death took place at Salem, when he was aged 78 years. Our subject's mother was born and reared near New Garden, Columbiana County, Ohio, and died at Salem in 1892, aged 65 years. The four children of the family were : Lindley. of this sketch ; Mrs. Minerva T. Hawley. of Salem ; Oliver N., of Denver, Colorado ; and Mrs. Sarah T. Woolman, of Denver. Lindley Tomlinson was an infant when his parents removed from Harrison to Jefferson County, Ohio, and was 13 years old when they came to Columbiana County, in 1874. He continued on the farm near Winona until he was 21 years of age. His education was obtained in the common schools of his district and at Damascus Academy. For a number of years after finishing his schooling, he Spent the summers in farming and the. winters in teaching. He visited York County, Nebraska, and spent some two years there, attending a business college during this time and taking up a farm, proving it and disposing of it. He continued to teach and farm until he returned to Salem, in the meantime seeing something of the rough life of newly settled regions. After coming back, he taught School at Salem for one winter but in the following spring he became a clerk for W. G. Fawcett. with whom he continued until the fall of 1889, when he Started into the grocery business with J. W. Lease, under the firm name of Lease & Tomlinson. One year later he bought Mr. Lease's interest and has continued in the same line ever since, although he has increased his scope, adding feed and building material to his other commodities. Mr. Tomlinson was married May 28, 1890, to Miriam B. Lease, who was born at Salem and is a daughter of Edwin and Mary B. (Whinneny) Lease. They have five children, viz : Mary E., Edwin A., William W., Esther N. and Charles Frederick. In politics Mr. Tomlinson is a stanch Republican and is an active party man. He was the first president of the Business Association which was organized Some two years ago at Salem. Mr. Tomlinson was reared as a Friend, but now attends the Unitarian Church, which. to all intents and purposes. teaches the same rules of conduct and has the same underlying principles of religious belief. D. E. STOUFFER. superintendent of the mine and clay bank of the Columbia Fire Clay Company, located near Washingtonville, was born in Mahoning County, Ohio. March 7, 1852, and is a son of John C. Stouffer, who was also a native of Mahoning County where he carried on farming and milling. He was an old line Whig and man of strong convictions. D. E. Stouffer obtained such education as the rural schools offered and took up the work on the farm which he continued for some 25 years when he turned his attention to the development of the Fair View and National Coal Mines. Since then he has been successful in. 748 - HISTORY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY opening up a number of mines and is at this time the efficient superintendent of the plant of the Columbia Fire Clay Company, which is located near Washingtonville. In addition he oversees the cultivation of his farm of 60 acres which furnishes him a pleasant diversion. Mr. Stouffer was married in 1874 to Hannah E. Myers, of Mahoning County, who has presented him with four sons. Harry A., Charles, Ray G. and William. The family are regular attendants of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which they are members and of which Mr. Stouffer is trustee and steward. He is one of the most energetic and successful superintendents that the Sunday School has ever had and he has been most fortunate in increasing the membership of the School during his administration. He is a Strong Republican and has served in various offices. He has been a member of the school board and the council and was mayor of Washingtonville. He was postmaster of the village during the administration of President Harrison. He is charter member of the lodges of the Knights of Pythias and the Junior Order of United American Mechanics, at Washingtonville, and is a man who stands high among hiS neighbors. JOHN ROSE is one of the leading agriculturists of Madison township, where he owns a farm of 60 acres in section 28, a little more than a mile from the place of his birth. He is a son of Hugh and Mary (McPherson) Rose. Hugh Rose was born in Invernessshire, Scotland, and came to America when about thirty years of age. He was married in this country to Mary McPherson, daughter of John McPherson. He purchased a farm in Madison township. Columbiana County, Ohio, where he reared a family of eight children. namely : Margaret, deceased: John Marjorie James : William Isabel, deceased : Mary and Hugh. Tames is now living on the old homestead. William and Marjorie reside in Indianapolis. Indiana. Hugh and Mary own a farm of 180 acres in section 27, Madison township. John Rose attended the schools of his district during the winter and assisted on the farm during the summer months. In 1881 he and his brother James purchased 160 acres of land in section 28, but James afterwards disposed of his 80 to H. J. Hagey and John continued to cultivate and improve his property. His farm is now 60 acres in extent. About the time he purchased his farm. Mr. Rose was married to Margaret Smith who was born in Madison township, Columbiana County, Ohio. Her father, Daniel Smith, came to America with his parents, who settled in Yellow Creek township, Columbiana County, Ohio, and with them resided until his marriage to Isabel McIntosh, when he moved to his own farm in Madison township, where his death occurred in October, 1892. His wife died in December, 1876. Our subject and his good wife have not been blessed with children. Mr. Rose is a Republican and was one of the l00-day men in the war of the Rebellion. He is a member of the Yellow Creek Presbyterian Church and a man whose integrity and uprightness have made him universally esteemed. JOHN SCHLEITER, furniture dealer and one of the reputable and prosperous merchants of East Liverpool, was born January 17, 1869, at Freeport, Armstrong County. Pennsylvania. His parents were John and Margaret (Blazy) Schleiter, late of Wellsville, this county. His father was of German birth and learned and followed the trade of a cabinet-maker in his native country for many years before he thought of bettering his circumstances by moving to America. Arriving here, he located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, where he engaged in business until 1876 when he came to Ohio. making hiS home at Salineville for two years and working at the cabinet- makers' trade. He then worked at that trade in East Liverpool about two years. after which he removed to Wellsville. where be was a leading contractor up to the time of his death in 1893 at the age of 67 years. He gave his support to the Democratic party. His wife died in 1888 AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 749 at the age of 45 years. Two children grew to adult years and still survive them. viz Mary, who is the wife of Isaac Lane Maylone of Wellsville: and John Schleiter, the subject of this article. Opportunities for obtaining a schooling were meager and the lad was set to learning the carpenters’ trade. He worked at this for seven or eight years when he entered the employ of the Pullman Palace Car Company at Cincinnati as a cabinet maker. He remained with the company for five years and as he had an aptitude for the work, became adept in the use of his tools and used this skill to advantage by returning to Wellsville and opening a repair shop where furniture could be renovated and be made as good as when new. About a year later he located in East Liverpool, where he conducted a similar shop, also buying secondhand furniture which he repaired and Sold. He was prosperous beyond his expectations, in a short time added a line of new furniture and has built up an ever increasing business. He has handled very little second-hand furniture during the past five years. Mr. Schleiter married Margaret Furber, daughter of Gerhart Furber, of Cincinnati, and three children have blessed their union,—Clarence, Walter and Charles. Mr. Schleiter is a Democrat in politics and in religion a German Lutheran. that being his mothers’ faith while his father was a Catholic. WILLIAM JACK CURRY, president of The Old Roman Wall Plaster Company, of East Liverpool, was born January 4, 1860, and is a son of William E. and Letitia B. ( Jack) Curry. His paternal grandfather was Dr. Joseph Curry, who died about the middle of the last century and was a man of considerable reputation as a skilled physician and surgeon. He practiced throughout Allegheny and Washington counties, Pennsylvania, and was very successful in his profession and in the agricultural operations which he also carried on. He owned six farms and gave one to each Son. He lived a long and useful life, being past 80 years oi age at the time of his death. He was a Democrat in politics. His wife was Jane Finley, a resident of Western Pennsylvania. William E. Curry was born in Baldwin township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, in December, 1827, and was reared to manhood on a farm. After graduating from Washington and Jefferson College he studied medicine, but did not devote any time to its practice. He opened a drug store in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. for a short time and then moved upon a farm in Baldwin township. which his father had given him. and operated it 12 years. Later he moved to Allegheny and engaged in the lumber business for about two years and in 1868 moved to Beaver County, where he again farmed. In 1874 he moved to East Liverpool and opened a furniture and undertaking establishment, which he conducted in partnership with a Mr. Anderson for several years, retiring from business some eight or nine years before his death. In young manhood he was identified with the Masons. He enlisted for service in the Civil War but his regiment was never called out. He was a strong Prohibitionist and cast the first and for many years the only Prohibition vote in Columbiana County, having to write his ballot. He died in November, 1897, honored and esteemed by all who knew him. He married Letitia Britton Jack, who was born at Chillicothe, Ohio, April 2, 1827, and was a daughter of Henry Jack. Her mother died when Letitia was about 15 and her father married a second time. After the death of her mother, she went to Pittsburg and made her home with her uncle, John E. Parke, and it was there she met and married Mr. Curry. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of East Liverpool and an untiring worker, noted for her philanthropy and many charitable works. The West End Presbyterian Chapel is named in her honor and had its beginning in a Sunday school which she organized. This Sunday-school was called together by ringing a big dinner bell and the meetings were held under the trees. She also was largely instrumental in the erection of the East Liverpool Hospital and on Arbor Day, 1905, the officers of that institution planted a eucalyptus tree in front of the building and named it in memory