(RETURN TO THE TITLE PAGE) COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 191 PERRY TOWNSHIP. William W. Allen was born in Columbiana, Ohio, April 8, 1834, the son of Jesse and Hannah W. (Icenhour) Allen. The father was a native of Chester county, Penn. He came to Columbiana county when it was a wilderness. His first business venture was in the undertaking business, in which he continued for many years. He came to Salem in 1847, and died there in 1864. He was thrice married, his first wife being a Miss Mercer; 192 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. Hannah Icenhour became his second wife and bore him the following named children: Thomas C., William W. and Elizabeth M., who married David E. Blackburn. Mrs. Elizabeth (Davis) Waterworst, daughter of Samuel Davis, the first settler of Salem, was his third wife. William Allen, the subject of this sketch, passed his youth at Columbiana and Salem. He was educated in the public schools and at the Wittenbury college at Springfield, Ohio. After leaving college, he entered the hotel business in Salem, being the proprietor of the Farquhar house from 1858 to 1859. He then located at Warren, Ohio, and there conducted the Gaskill house for six months, after which he returned to Salem and established a fish and oyster depot, which he has conducted since that time. He married Sarah Boswell, daughter of Peter H. and Amy (Morris) Boswell, of Salem, May 1, 1856. Their five children are: Virginia K., wife of Preston B. Lee; Elizabeth M., wife of C. E. Whinney; William H., Paul, deceased, and Frank Y. Mr. Allen is a pronounced democrat, and one of the highly respected business men of Salem. The Hon. Jacob A. Ambler is a native of Pittsburg, Penn., and was born Febuary 8, 1829. His parents, Henry and Hannah (Speight) Ambler, were natives of England, having emigrated to America in 1822, and settled in Pittsburg, where they resided for many years. Jacob Ambler was the third son in a family of eleven children and after he attained the age of fourteen, was compelled to rely on his own resources. He acquired his education in the public schools of Pittsburg, and under the tutelage of Mr. John Kelly, a noted instructor of his day. In 1849 he came to Salem, Ohio, and there read law with his brother Henry, who subsequently became a prominent attorney of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, and was admitted to the bar in March, 1851, when twenty-two years of age. He at once began the practice of his Profession with his brother. This partnership continued for three years and was then terminated by the removal of the brother to Iowa. For the succeeding three years he was associated with P. A. Laubie, Esq., of Salem, now a judge of the circuit court of this circuit. In October, 1857, Mr. Ambler was elected to the lower house of the Ohio legislature on the republican ticket, resigning this office in October, 1859, to accept an appointment by Governor Chase, on the common pleas bench of the first sub-division of the ninth judicial district of the state, to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of Judge Lyman W. Potter. In October, 1860, he was elected to the bench for the remainder of the unexpired term, and re-elected in the following year for the full term of five years. Judge Ambler was elected to represent the seventeenth district of Ohio in the forty-first congress, and was re-elected to the forty-second congress. While in the legislature, he served as a member of the committee on the judiciary, and while in con- COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 193 gress as a member of the committee on foreign affairs and also on the committee on the revision of the laws. Since the expiration of his congressional service he has devoted his time to the practice of his profession, exclusively, with the exception of serving on the United States tariff commission, by appointment of President Arthur, the report of which commission was the basis of the tariff law of 1883. Judge Ambler was a democrat until the organization of the republican party, but since that period has been a staunch advocate of its policy. His last active service in political campaigns, however, was in 1871, when he accompanied Governor Noyes on his canvassing tour through southern Ohio. He was also a member of the Cincinnati convention which nominated R. B. Hayes for the presidency in 1876. June t, 1852, he married Mary Steel, daughter of Andrew and Sarah (Makemsen) Steel, of Salem, and by her has four children: Byron S., Laura (Mrs. M. C. McNabb), Ralph S. and Maude. Judge Ambler is a Royal Arch Mason and Knight Templar, and has been a member of the Masonic fraternity for over thirty years. , James Anderson, M. D., one of the most skillful and successful physicians of Columbiana county, is a native of Columbiana county, having first seen the light in Knox township, December 13, 1851, his parents being William and Isabel (Little) Anderson, natives of Scotland, who settled in Knox township about 1847. Dr. Anderson was brought up on a farm until he reached his sixteenth year, at which time he entered Mount Union College, from which he was graduated in 1874. The same year he began the study of medicine with Dr. C. L. Anderson, of Homeworth, Columbiana county. In the fall of 1874 he entered the medical department of the University of Michigan, and two years later was graduated therefrom. Subsequently he graduated from the University of the city of New York. In the fall of the year 1877, a few months after completing the course of the University of -New York, Dr. Anderson took up his residence in Salem, Ohio, where he began the practice of his profession. Here he has since remained, having gained a name for skill in his profession, which has resulted in giving him a large and lucrative practice. Miss Henrietta Brooke became his wife in 1877. She is the daughter of Jesse and Agnes (Diehl) Brooke, of Homeworth, Columbiana county. Their three children are: Mary, Thomas B. and Robert B. Dr. Anderson is a member of the Union Medical Society, of Columbiana and adjoining counties, and also of the Ohio State Medical Society. He is a member of the K. of P., and his family are communicants of the Presbyterian church. His political views are democratic. Frank Baackes, superintendent of the Salem Wire Nail company, was born in St. Toenis, Rhenish Prussia, in 1863. His parents are Godfried and Frances (Maassen) Baackes. Mr. 13—A 194 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHO VALLEY. Baackes was reared in his native land. His education was derived from the gymnasium of Crefeld, and he also spent one year at Duesseldorf, Germany, learning the details of the nail business in the latter place. In 1879 he sought a wider field for his operations and took up his residence in America, first locating at Cleveland Ohio, where, with his brother Michael, he started the H. P. Wire Nail company. He was general superintendent of this concern until the year 1884. In the latter year Mr. Baackes went to Beaver Falls, Penn., and built the wire nail mills there for the Hartman Steel company, and managed their business for a year and a half. In 1885 he removed to Salem, where he organized the Salem Wire Nail company, superintend- ing the erection of the buildings and plant. Of this latter com pany he was made the general manager, and subsequently, was given, in addition, the management of the Findlay Wire Nail plant, which was purchased by the Salem company, in 1889. , Although still a very young man, Mr. Baackes has thoroughly mastered all the details of the wire nail business to such an extent that he may justly be given the distinction of being the most thoroughly posted man in the wire nail industry in the United States, an honor which he has spent many years of study and work in acquiring, and it is the more to his credit that such marked success has come to him so early in life. Benjamin Baird, a member of the firm of Purdy, Baird & Co., extensive manufacturers of sewer-pipe, drain-tile, etc., etc., was born in Portage county, Ohio, December 30, 1842. His parents were George and Eliza Baird, natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio, respectively. They settled in Brimfield about 1832. At the age of fourteen Benjamin was apprenticed to the potter's trade, at Mogadore, Ohio, and finished his term of apprenticeship at New Portage, near Akron, Ohio. After working three years, he became a skilled workman, and was a journeyman until 1871, working at different points in the state. During this time Mr. Baird served his country as a volunteer soldier, enlisting in Company E, Nineteenth Ohio volunteer infantry, and served three months. At the expiration of this time he re-enlisted in 1862, in Company F, Eighty-seventh Ohio volunteer infantry, and was taken prisoner at Harper's ferry. He was subsequently paroled and exchanged, receiving an honorable discharge from the service. In 1871 he located at Salem, and became a member of the firm of Purdy & Baird. This concern existed until 1884, when it was merged into the firm of Purdy, Baird & Company, under which title it now does business. Mr. Baird took unto himself a wife December 26, 1864, in the person of Miss Frances A. Bayne, a daughter of Taylor and Mary (Lear) Bayne, of Salem, Mr. and Mrs. Baird are the parents of one son, Harry L. Mr. Baird is a member of the G. A. R., the I. 0. 0. F., Mystic Circle, and is a republican. COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 195 Carl Barckhoff, the head of the celebrated Carl Barckhoff organ company, of Salem, Ohio, is a native of Wiedenbruck, Westphalia, Germany, where he was born in 1852, the son of Felix and Elizabeth Barckhoff. Mr. Barckhoff was reared in his native country, having been graduated from Wiedenbruck university at Munster, in 1869. In the latter year he came to Philadelphia, Penn., where he learned the organ manufacturing business in his father's factory. Felix Barckhoff founded this business in Wiedenbruck, Germany, in 1850, and removed his factory to Philadelphia in 1865, where he continued to carry on his large business up to the time of his death in 1877. Upon his death, his son, Carl, came into possession of the concern, and in 1882 removed to Salem, Ohio, where he has since remained. In 1888 the Carl Barckhoff church organ company was formed with Carl Barckhoff as its manager. This company has turned out some very fine organs, ambng them may be mentioned the organ now in the Presbyterian church at Salem. Mr. Barckhoff took unto himself a wife, in the person of Miss Cora Hawley, daughter of Samuel Hawley, of Philadelphia, in 1881. He is a man of fine business ability, of quick perception, with shrewdness, and above all uprightness of character. Martin L. Bates is one of the merchants of Salem, who, through his successful business career and public enterprise, is entitled to a place in this biographical mention. Mr. Bates was born in Salem township, December 28, 1838, the son of Samuel and Marabah (Sheets) Bates. Christian Bates, the grandfather of our subject, was born in Germany, from which country he emigrated and settled in Salem township, Columbiana Co., Ohio, as early as 1803. Here he cleared and improved a large farm and lived and died in the home of his adoption. He raised a family of fourteen children, Samuel being an older son. The latter followed in the footsteps of his father and became a farmer, living and dying in Salem township. His twelve children were: Mrs. Elizabeth , Martin L., Christiana, Mrs. Harriet Hughes, Silathiel, Mrs. I. McConnor, Mrs. Mary Webb, Mrs. Laura Rotter, Mrs. Lule Evans, Furman and Lycurgus. John Sheets, the maternal grandfather of these children, was a native of New Jersey, whence he came to Salem township at an early day. Martin L. Bates spent his early life on his father's farm and in the common schools of the township. He began active life as a farmer, and then began to learn his trade. Having served an apprenticeship of three years, he worked at his trade for ten years in Salem and Bellefontain. He then became a workman in the Buckeye Reaper and Mower works, in which he was engaged for two years. In 1857 he settled permanently in Salem, and in 1861 engaged in the manufacture of horse collars. In January; 1873, Mr. Bates established his present boot and 196 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHO VALLEY. shoe business, it being the oldest business of the kind in the city.. He is a successful and upright business man. He married Miss Letitia J., daughter of Lemuel and E. J. (Morris) Griffith, of Washington county, Penn., in 1866. Mr. Bates has been a member of the board of health of Salem for eight, years, and is a loyal and efficient member of the republican party. The Bentley family is one of the oldest in Columbiana county. William G. Bentley of Perry township, is a descendant of this family. Mr. Bentley was born in West township, Columbiana county, Ohio, July 26, 1843, the son of G. S. and Elizabeth (Garrigues) Bentley. The grandfather, Joseph E. Bentley, was a Pennsylvanian by birth. He came from Montgomery county, Md., to West township in 1826, and cleared and improved a large farm there, known as Green Hill. His wife was Anna Briggs, by whom he had the following children: G. S., Franklin H., Mrs. Maria Garrigues, Thomas M., Mrs. Alice A. Stabler, Deborah, who married Charles H. Rice; Mrs. Carolina Heston, Mrs. Hannah Preston, and Alban E. Granville, who was a wheelwright for many years, but is now residing on the old homestead. His wife was a daughter of William G. and Margaret (Humphreys) Garrigues, of Stark county, Ohio, by whom he had three children: William G., Joseph E. and Julia A. William was educated in the common schools and at the Hanover Union school. At the age of eighteen, he located in Salem, and there learned the machinist's trade. August 8, 1862, he enlisted in Company G, One Hundred and Fourth Ohio volunteer infantry, and was honorably discharged after three years' service, never having been absent from his post of duty. He returned to Salem and finished his apprenticeship, and then followed his trade until 1875, when he engaged in farming in West township. In 1877, he was elected treasurer of Columbiana county, and served for four years. In 1882, he located in Perry township, and purchased the fine agricultural property which he has since operated. Eva L. Bean became his wife in 1875, and has borne him three children: Howard, Nina and Joseph E. Mr. Bentley is a member of the G. A. R., and the F. A. M. He is a republican. Joshua J. Boone was born in Berks county, Penn., February io, 1820. His parents were James and Rebecca (Thomas) Boone. Joshua removed to Salem with his mother in 1832, the family then consisting of three sons: J. Thomas, Joshua J., and Jesse T. The last named son is now a resident of Lake county, Cal. Mr. Boone was but twelve years of age when he came to Salem, and two years later he became a clerk, and continued in this vocation until 1840, at which time he, with his brother, J. T., embarked in the general mercantile business, in Salem, and this firm continued in business until 1852, at this time Mr. Boone located in Pittsburg, and there carried on a business with William Har- COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 197 baugh for four years. At the expiration of this time he returned to Salem, and entered the dry goods trade, which he continued up to 1861. In the latter year Mr. Boone formed a partnership with Jackson Cotton, in the banking business, and this firm was continued until 1872, in which year a partnership was formed between J. J. Boone, J. Cotton and R. 0. Campbell. Since 1872 this banking house has been operated under the firm name of Boone & Campbell, Mr. Cotton having retired in the latter year. July 4, 1846, Mr. Boone took Leah Heaton to wife. She is the daughter of Thomas and Mary (Halderman) Heaton, residents of Salem. This union has been blessed by the birth of the following children: Mrs. Mary Waterworth, of Brooklyn, N. Y.; Jessie T., J. Charles, Lizzie R., Esther L. and Mrs. Blanche Shane, of Pittsburg. Mr. Boone is a very prominent citizen, his public spirit and enterprise having won him the respect and esteem of the community at large. His political convictions are republican. Joel S. Bousall, a prominent citizen and business man of Salem, was born in Green township, Columbiana county, Ohio, August 13, 1826. Daniel Bousall, his father, was the son of Edward Bousall, who was born near Philadelphia, Penn., of English descent. His ancestors were from Derbyshire, England, and settled at Darby, Penn. They were Quakers. Edward located in Green township about 1806. He was a farmer, and cleared the farm now occupied by his heirs. He was twice married, his first wife being Deborah Gibbons, by whom he had two children: James and Daniel. His second wife was Rachel, daughter of Abram Warrington, a pioneer of Perry township; by this wife he had ten children: Isaac, Abram, Mark, Edward, Thomas, Mrs. Rebecca Hoge, Mrs. Hannah Headley, Evan, Mrs. Rachel Stratton and Joshua. Daniel was a native of Lancaster county, Penn., where he was brought up by his uncle Daniel Gibbons. He settled in Green township in 1824, purchasing a farm there which, with the assistance of his sons, he cleared. His wife, Martha, was a daughter of Joel and Rebecca (Terrill) Sharp, who settled in Goshen township in 1806. By her he had five children: Joel S., Mrs. Rebecca Galbraith, Mrs. Deborah French, Mrs. Sarah Fowler and Charles. In 1864 he removed to Salem, where he died in 1878. Joel S. Bousall began active life as a machinist, serving an apprenticeship with Thomas Sharp & Brothers. Having worked as a journeyman for four years, he was taken into the firm in 1851, the firm of Sharp, Davis & Bousall being formed. They continued to manufacture steam engines up to 1870, at which time the company was incorporated as the Buckeye Engine company, Mr. Bousall being one of the principal stockholders, director and superintendent. He is the president of the Barckhoff Church Organ company, a member of the firm of Vaughn, Bousall & Co., and a stockholder and director of The 198 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHO VALLEY. Deming Co., also a stockholder and director of The Salem Wire Nail Co. He has been married twice, Abbie L. Sharpnock being his first wife; Charles S. is the offspring of this union. The second wife was Millie, daughter of Edward and Mary (Calvin) Vaughan. Ward is the issue of the latter marriage. Mr. Bousall is an ardent republican. Allan Boyle has been identified with the advancement of public and private interests in Salem for many years. Mr. Boyle was born in Dalry, Ayrshire, Scotland, September 28, 1811, his parents being James and Ann (Patrick) Boyle. He learned the trade of silk weaving in his own country, having an apprenticeship of four years. In 1841 he came to America, and located in Illinois; later he removed to Cincinnati, Ohio, and thence to Circleville, Ohio, and from the latter place came to Salem in 1848, where for twenty years he was engaged in the business, having branches of this establishment at Wooster, Mansfield, Ashland, Seville and Mount Vernon. During this time business increased to such an extent that it amounted to $100,000 annually. In 1868, in company with Baxter he embarked in the manufacturing of stoves, under the firm name of Baxter & Boyle. which partnership was continued for eleven years. In 1879, Mr. Boyle was appointed postmaster of Salem, under the administration of President Hayes, and served in that capacity four years. Since the year 1859 Mr. Boyle has been identified with the Salem Gas company, being one of its incorporators, and its president since 1872. He married Miss Martha Campbell, of Ayrshire, Scotland, June 3, 1841, and they have six children: James, William, Anna, Mary E., Mattie and Maggie. Mr. Boyle is a member of the Presbyterian church, and also of the F. & A. M., and fhe R. A. M. His political convictions are intensely republican. Ira F. Brainard was born in Canfield township, now Mahoning county, Ohio, in January, 1840, the son of Calvin C. and Sophia (Fitch) Brainard, both natives of Mahoning county, Ohio. John. Brainard, the paternal grandfather, was a native of Haddon, Conn., who settled in Mahoning county in 1801. He cleared and cultivated a large farm, and lived and died there. His wife, Anna Cone, was also a native of Connecticut. She bore him five children, Calvin, Lester, Frederick, Julia and Homer. David Fitch, the maternal grandfather, was a pioneer farmer of Boardman township, Mahoning county. Calvin C. Brainard was born and reared on the family homestead in Canfield township, where he remained until forty years of age, when he engaged in the dry goods business in Boardman township for nine years, and in 1857 located in Salem, where he became a wool buyer, and continued in this up to the time of his death, in 1874, he then being sixty-three years old. He took a great in- COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 199 terest in the public schools of Salem, and for a number of years was a director of them. He was a whig until the formation of the republican party, after which he became a faithful and zealous republican. His children were Ira F., Bessie, Emma, Frank, Ella and Walter. Ira F. Brainard came to Salem with his parents in 1857, having previously received a good common school education in the Mahoning and Columbiana county schools. In 1863 he embarked in the livery business in Salem, and continued in it for three years. In 1867 he removed to Pittsburg, and there became interested in the live stock business. Mr. Brainard was one of, the original stockholders of the Farmers' National bank, of Salem, and was connected with it until 1890. He is largely interested in Salem real estate, and is half owner of the Brainard-Greiner hotel, which was erected in 1885-6, also is a large stockholder in the new opera house property. He married, .in September, 1862, Fannie, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth P. (Weaver) Heaton, and has two children, Edward and James. David B. Burford, a leading hardware merchant of Salem, was born in Gloustershire, England, January 3, 1842, his parents being David and Ann (Shipway) Burford, who emigrated to America in 1842, and settled in Elkton, Columbiana county, Ohio, where the father worked at his trade of weaving until 1843, when he died. He left six children: Robert, Dorcas, Edward, William, Mary and David B.; the latter was given the _educational advantages to be had in the Elkton common schools. In 1858 he went to New Brighton, Penn., and there served a three years' apprenticeship to the tinner's trade, locating in Salem in 1861. Here he worked as a journeyman tinner for three years, and May 2, 1864, offered his life and services to his adopted country by enlisting in Company D, One Hundred and Forty-third Ohio volunteer infantry. After a service of four months he received an honorable discharge and immediately returned to Salem. Until 1873 Mr. Burford worked at his trade, but in the latter years he embarked in business, in which he has since successfully continued. He has been twice married, his first wife being Melvina, daughter of John Callahan, of Salem. Four children were born of this union: Anna, Ada, Cora and Hettie. Elizabeth Thomas subsequently became his wife and has borne him one son, William R. Mr. Burford is an acceptable communicant of the Methodist Episcopal church, and is also a member of the G. A. R., I. O. O. F., K. of P. and Royal Arcanum. He is now the honored president of the city council, having served during 1876 and 1877 as a member of that body. He is a republican. Mr. Burford 1s one of the substantial business men of the city, and has won the respect and regard of the community at large. 200 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHO VALLEY. The senior member of the large hardware firm of Carr & Tescher, of Salem, is Addesin M. Carr. Mr. Carr is an Ohioan by birth, having first seen the light at Smithfield, Jefferson county, Ohio, December 8, 1844. His parents, Aquilla and Mary (Ong) Carr, were the children of James Carr and Finley Ong, respectively. Both of these grandparents were pioneer settlers of Jefferson county, and were among its most prominent citizens. Mr. Carr removed from his native town to Salem, in 1855, and there received most of his scholastic training in the public schools. In 1862 he entered the hardware business as a clerk, and has found his business so congenial that he has since remained in it. The firm of Carr & Tescher was formed in 1887, and has since continued in active operation. Although this firm was not established until 1887, yet Mr. Tescher has been associated in business with Mr. Carr since 1870. In September, 1868, the marriage ceremony of Henry S. Carr and Phcebe J. Harris was solemnized, and has resulted in the birth of three children: Charles S.,. Lizzie M. and Raymond. Mrs. Carr is the daughter of Silas and Anne (Hillis) Harris, respected residents of Salem. Mr. Carr is a wide-awake, progressive business man. His life of probity and unquestioned honesty has won the respect and esteem of his fellow townsmen, and he is looked upon as one of Salem's solid business men. His political convictions are intensely republican.. The Hon. Jonas D. Cattell, one .of the leading agriculturalists of Perry township, was born on the farm which he now operates, June 17, 1813. His parents, Enoch and Martha (Dinger) Cattell, died of typhoid fever in 1815. Enoch Cattell settled in what is now Perry township, in 18i1, on a section of land which had been taken up by his father, Jonas Cattell, who was of French descent, and a resident of Brownsville, Penn. The city of Salem now stands on a portion of this section. After the death of his father and mother the little orphan was taken to the heart and home of an aunt, Mrs. Esther French, of Damascus, and later of Salem. He was educated in the district schools, and at the academy at Mount Pleasant, Ohio. On attaining his ma jority he took possession of the farm left him by his father, and which had been cleared during his minority by his uncle, Thomas French. Here he has since remained, having made a marked success as a tiller of the soil. In the city of Salem, prior to the war of 1812, was a cotton factory, which had been in operation about three years. Mr. Cattell has thrice married. His first wife was Deborah, daughter of William and Rachel (Gibbons) Daniel, of Lancaster, Penn., by whom he had one child: William H., now of Illinois. The second wife was Rebecca A. Up degraff, of Mount Pleasant, Ohio. Cordelia, daughter of Leander and Sophia (Lewis) Macy, of Kentucky, became his third wife, and has borne him three children: Mrs. Sophia Dunlap, COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 201 Mary P. and Eliza. Mr. Cattell has held the office of justice of the peace of Perry township, and has been a member of the Ohio state senate for two terms. He is a republican and an advocate of prohibition. Samuel Chessman was born at North Bridgewater, Mass., in 1812. The first of his ancestors who came to this country came from Wales and settled at Braintree, Mass., about the year 1690. When Samuel was about four years old, his father, whose name was also Samuel, removed with his family, one son and two daughters, to Merrimack, N. H. Here the subject of this sketch lived until he was fourteen years of age, when his father died. After his father's death he lived with his uncle in Wareham, Mass., where he learned the trade of nail-cutting. June 6th, 1832, he, in company with David Spaulding, now of Steubenville, Ohio, left Wareham for Pittsburg where he found employment in Spang & Co.'s nail factory. March 27, 1834, he was married to Jane Gordon, of Plumb township, Allegheny county, Penn., who died August 30, 1890. Their. marriage has been blessed, with three sons and three daughters: Henry W., deceased, married Lovinia Sharp; Mrs. Elvira J. Oliphant, Mrs. Mary A. Taylor, Mrs. Martha Harris, Lewis, deceased; and George G. In October, 1843, Mr. Chessman came to Salem and opened a general merchandise store on the ground now occupied by the Greiner-Brainard hotel, and in 1845 he formed a partnership with Alfred Wright in the drug and hardware business. In 1845 he purchased the first stock of drugs ever offered for sale in Salem, and he built the store rooms now occupied by McLeran, Crumrine & Kale, by the Trimble Brothers and D. B. Burford. During nineteen years the firm of Chessman & Wright continued to exist. The firm then dissolved, the senior member taking the hardware department and Mr. Wright the drugs. Some years later Mr. Chessman sold his store to Baird & "Priem, and retired to his farm in the southeast corner of the territory now comprised within the city limits. He afterward engaged in the manufacture of agricultural machinery, which proved financially disastrous. Since that time he has not been actively engaged in business except during a short time when he was engaged in the grocery business. Mr. and Mrs. Chessman celebrated their golden wedding March 27, 1884. Mr. Chessman was instrumental in establishing the first bank in Salem. He was also an active promoter of the movement for the construction of the Ohio & Pennsylvania railroad, and was assistant treasurer of the company while the road was in process of construction; and was the first station agent at this place. The last office he held on the road was paymaster. Samuel I. Chisholm is a descendant of one of the early pioneer families of Columbiana county, and is of Scotch descent. Mr. 202 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. Chisholm was born in Salem,' Ohio, September 25, 1840, and was the son of John and Elsie (Bowker) Chisholm. John Chisholm was born in Perry county, Penn., and came to Salem in 1838, where he worked at his trade of blacksmithing for a year and a half, after which he engaged in business for himself, and conducted a shop until his death in 1883. Samuel, Mrs. Mary J. Entrikin and Josephus R., were his children. Isaiah Bowker, and his wife Hannah (Whitten) Cresher Bowker, were natives of New Jersey, who settled in Salem township in 1804, and subsequently removed to Salem, where they remained the balance of their lives. Four children were born to them, named: Mrs. Betsey Flitcraft, Mrs. Mary Leach, Mrs. Nancy Harmon and Mrs. Elsie Chisholm. The great grandfather of these children was a lieutenant in the revolutionary war and served on the staff of General Washington. His son., Isaiah, was a soldier in the war of 1812, serving under Capt. William Blackburn, of Butler township. The battalion was commanded by Col. Jacob B. Roller, the brigade was under the command of Brig.-Gen. Beall, and they served under Gen. Harrison. Samuel Chisholm received his education in the schools of Perry township. He learned the blacksmith's trade with his father, which he has since made his life vocation. May 12, 1862, he answered his country's call and enlisted in Company G, Eighty-sixth Ohio volunteer infantry, and served faithfully and well for two years and ten months: when he received his honorable discharge. In 1868, Nettie, daughter of Henry W. and Elizabeth (Deems) Ball, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, became his wife, and has borne him two children, John and Elsie. Mr. Chisholm is a member of the I. 0. 0. F., K. of H., 0. 1. H. and G. A. R. He is a republican. Frank M. Clark, M. D., was born in Strongsville, Cuyahoga county, Ohio, January 14, 1854. He is a son of Heman and Myra E. (Miles) Clark, and is of New England extraction. He was reared on a farm, and received his literary education at the normal school at Geneva, Ohio. Having chosen medicine as the profession best suited to his talents, Doctor Clark first began to study with Dr. George Lee, of Strongville, Ohio, but later with Dr. E. H. Peck, of Cleveland, Ohio, and was graduated from the Cleveland Homeopathic Hospital medical college, in the spring of 1880. He began practicing at Monroeville, Huron county, Ohio, remaining there for three years. In 1883, he came to Salem, Ohio. In 1880, Dr. Clark married Miss Hattie E., daughter of D. M. and Almira (Bryant) Strong, of Strongville, Ohio. Both himself and wife are communicants of the Presbyterian church, the Doctor also being a member of the I. 0. 0. F., the Ohio State Homeopathic Medical society, the American Institute of Homeopathy, the Eastern Ohio Homeopathic Medical society, he being the secretary of the last named organization, COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 203 and for two years he has been a member of the board of education of Salem. His political faith is found on the platform of the republican party. Maj. J. S. Clemmer is a native of Stark county, Ohio, where he was born August 24, 1825, the son of Joseph and Nancy (Swartz) Clemmer, natives of Bucks county, Penn., who settled in Stark county, Ohio, in 1825. Soon after, they again moved, this time to Summit county, where the balance of their lives were spent, the father dying at the age of seventy years, and the mother at the age of ninety-three. J. S. Clemmer acquired his scholastic education in Summit county, and also learned the potters trade, Which he followed until his enlistment in the union army in August, 1861. He enlisted in Company G, Twenty-ninth Ohio volunter infantry, and they went to the front from Jefferson, Ohio, December 25, 1861. He was mustered into the service September 30, of the same year, and was promoted to the rank of major. He was wounded at the battle of Port Republic, June 9, 1862, and on account of serious disability, was honorably discharged in December, 1862. Prior to his enlistment in the army, for a number of years he and his wife were active members of the old anti-slavery guard, their house being one of the many depots on the " underground railroad." After leaving the army, Maj. Clemmer returned to Summit county, and in 1864. located in Salem. Here he founded a pottery in company with John Demming, for the manufacture of stoneware, under the firm name of Clemmer & Demming, which they operated up to 1871, when Mr. Clemmer was appointed post-master of Salem, by Gen. Grant. After his term expired,. he for some time engaged in the grocery business, and later, was elected mayor of Salem. May 27, 1845, he espoused Maria, daughter of Moses and Tryphena (Holcomb) Miller, who was born in Hudson, Summit county, August 13, 1825, by whom, he has had three daughters: Felicia, deceased; Marcia, living unmarried and Florence, deceased. Mr. Clemmer is a member of ,the G. A. R., and the I. O. O. F. He is a loyal republican, and a charter member of the 'Prescott post of the G. A. R., and was actively engaged in securing the erection of the Soldiers and Sailors Home at Xenia, O. Edwin Cooke, one of the enterprising and successful agriculturists of Perry township, was born in Goshen township, July 20, 1848, the son of Stacy and Martha J. (Johnson) Cooke. Stacy Cooke, the grandfather, was born in the city of Philadelphia, Penn., and settled in Goshen township about 1832. Here he cleared and improved a large farm, and later in life, removed to Salem, and there ended his days. His children were: Isaac, James, Stacy, Mrs. Martha Street, Charles, Alexander, Mrs. Sarah Fawcett, Mrs. Abbie Cook and William. William John- 204 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. son, the maternal grandfather, first settled in Goshen township, and subsequently became a pioneer of Hanover township. Finally he removed to Rootstown, Portage county, and lived there the balance of his life. He was a native of New Jersey. Stacy Cooke removed from Philadelphia with his parents, and settled in Goshen township at an early day. L.ocating at Perry township, he purchased the farm now occupied by his son, Edwin Cooke. His death occurred March 4, 1884. His two children were, William H. and Edwin. Edwin has resided in Perry township since 1868. Having chosen farming as his life work, he took charge of the homestead place when his father was no longer able to actively engage in the duties of a farm, and has since continued to operate this fine property. He married Mary Hayes in 1880. Mrs. Cooke is the daughter of Charles I. and Deborah (Fawcett) Hayes, residents of Salem. Mr. and Mrs. Cooke are members of the Wilbur Society of Friends, and are highly respected by all with whom they have acquaintance. Mr. Cooke's political convictions are decidedly republican. Archibald C. Cook, one of the leading lumber merchants of Salem, was born in Perry township, October 19, 1839. His parents were Henry and Mary (Taylor) Cook, sketches of whose families will be found elsewhere in this work. Archibald was given all the educational advantages at hand, and after attaining his majority engaged in farming. Subsequently he entered the clothing business in Salem, in which he continued two years. In 1878 Mr. Cook established the lumber business which has since grown to its present magnitude. Miss Bessie, daughter of Calvin and Sophia (Fitch) Brainard, became his wife November 27, 1873, and Ella L., Bessie M. and Anna P. are the fruit of this union. Mr. and Mrs. Cook are members of the Presbyterian church, of which he has been a trustee for twelve years. His political faith is founded on the principles of the republican party. Mrs. Cook's grandparents, John and Anna (Conn) Brainard, and David Fitch, were tall natives of Connecticut, and pioneer set- tlers of Canfield and Boordtown, respectively. The Cook family has long been conspicuously identified with the development of Columbiana county. It has produced men of ability and sterling worth, men who have helped to clear the land of timber, and redeemed it from a wilderness infested by savage beasts and more savags men, to one of the most important counties in Ohio. Joseph A. Cook is a descendant of this sturdy pioneer family. Mr. Cook was born in Salem township, on the land which he now occupies, July 3, 1843, his parents being Henry and Mary (Taylor) Cook, of whom full mention is made in another place in this book. Mr. Cook has always resided in Salem township, and now tills and owns a part of the land which was entered and cleared by his great-grandfather, COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 205 Job Cook. He married Miss Emma A. Smiley, daughter of Dr. James and Lavinia (Smith) Smiley, of Salem, June, 1874. They have two children, James S. and Mary L. The family are communicants of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Cook's political convictions place him in the ranks of the independent voters. Henry Cook, one of the leading agriculturists of Perry township, was born on the farm on which he now lives, August 16, 1813. His parents, Job and Mary (Moore) Cook, were natives of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, respectively. The paternal grandfather was Job Cook, a native of England, who came to this country with his father when about twelve years old. He was a soldier of the revolutionary war, and settled on b00 acres of land in Columbiana county, Ohio, in 1806, where his grandson Henry now resides. The deed given Job Cook is now in the possession of Mr. Cook. It is signed by Thomas Jefferson, president, and James Madison, secretary of state, dated October 1, 1806. Job Cook died at the age of ninety-seven years. His wife was Mary Warack, whom he married in New Jersey, and by whom he had five children: Jacob, Thomas, William, Job and Mrs. Mary Teeters. John Moore, the maternal grandfather, was a pioneer of what is now Green township, Mahoning county, Ohio. Job Cook, the father of Henry, settled in Perry township in 1806, coming thither with his parents. After the death of his father he succeeeed to the property, and occupied it until his death, which occurred when he was sixty-eight years of age. He was a noted hunter of his time. His children were: Joel, Rineer, Henry, Mrs. Elizabeth Shilander, Mrs. Maria Zimmerman, Isaiah, Jesse, Mrs. Sarah A. Smitley, Mrs. Hester Kelly, Mrs. Matilda Sheets, Theophilus and Jane (Mrs. Isaac H. Levan.) Henry Cook, the subject of this sketch, has operated the homestead farm since the death of his father. He has been twice married. The first wife was Mary, daughter of Alexander and Elizabeth (Woods) Taylor, of Ireland. Their children were: Elizabeth E., deceased; Archibald G., Rbbert W., Job A., Mrs. Mary Dottarar and Mrs. Lottie Collins. By his second wife, Fannie, daughter of Edward and Mary A. (Webb) Artwell, natives of England, he has had no children. Mr. Cook is a member of the Presbyterian church, and a staunch democrat. He is a loyal and enterprising citizen, and has made a true success of life. William Daniel is entitled to the distinction of being called a leading citizen, having been interested in no small way with the growth and development of the city of Salem. Mr. Daniel was born in the vicinity of Lancaster, Penn., January 17, 1821, the son of William and Rachel (Gibbons) Daniel. He was educated at the Friends school, o f Westtown, Penn., and at the age of seventeen first came to Salem, remaining there for one year. 206 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. In 1841 he returned to Columbiana county, Ohio, and located in Perry township, where he conducted a farm and dairy and nursery business successfully until 1864, when he settled permanently in Salem. Embarking in the lumber business with J. M. Stratton, this firm was actively engaged in business until 188i, at which time Mr. Daniel retired: His marriage to Miss Martha Stratton was solemnized October 26, 1842. Mrs. Daniel was the daughter of Charles and Hannah (Mickle) Stratton, pioneer settlers of Perry township. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel are members of the orthodox Society of Friends, and as such he has been honored by appointment to important and responsible positions in the church, which he has endeavored to fill with fidelity and loyalty thereto. He has held the office of trustee of Perry township for several terms, and is at present a member of the board of visitors to visit the correctional and benevolent institutions of the county. He is one of Salem's honored and respected citizens. His political convictions are found in the platform of the republican political organization. Milton Davis, the vice-president of the Buckeye engine company, and proprietor of the Salem electric light and power company, is a native of Portage county, Ohio, having been born in Atwater township, December 12, 1822. Mr. Davis comes of an old pioneer family, his father, Isaac Davis, having come from South Carolina to Portage county in 1806. His mother was Mary (Antrim) Davis. These parents remained in Atwater township, Portage county, Ohio, and passed the remainder of their lives there. They had five sons and four daughters. The maternal grandfather, John Antrim, was a pioneer of Salem township, where he cleared and improved a large farm. He was twice married, his first wife being Sarah Rogers, mother of Mary (Antrim) --Davis, and the second, Hannah Davis, who was the mother of Isaac Davis. Milton Davis was reared in Portage county, and there learned the carpenters' trade. In 1847 he located in Salem, where for four years he was in the employ of T. Sharp & Brothers. At the expiration of this time Mr. Davis became a member of the firm of Sharp, Davis & Bousall, this concern subsequently being merged into the Buckeye engine company. From the inception of the latter company Mr. Davis has been its vice-president. The Buckeye engine company will need no mention here on account of its wide reputation. Suffice it to say that the men who have built it to its present position must be wise and able business men. The Salen Electric Light and Power company was organized in 1887, by Mr. Davis and his sons, D. W. and D. L., and is now one of the most important features of Salem. It also shows the master hand at its helm. Mr. Davis has been twice married. His first wife was Sarah Anthony, who bore him three children: Demorest W., Delmora L., COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 207 and Josephine, the latter deceased. The second Mrs. Davis was Charlotte Ney, daughter of Dr. Jacob and Mary E. (Bowman) Ney. Mr. Davis has been honored by his fellow townsmen by being twice elected to the city council. He is a republican. James Davis, the treasurer of the Salem Wire Nail company, was born in Schuylkill, Delaware county, New York, August 14, 1818, the son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Gee) Davis, who were also natives of Delaware county, They settled in what is now Berlin township, Mahoning county, Ohio, in 1824, where the father cleared and improved several fine farms. In 1877, he removed to Salem, and in 1882, died while on a visit in Pennsylvania. James Davis was educated in the pioneer schools of Mahoning county. When twenty-one years old, he secured employment in a glue factory, and remained on a salary for three years. In 1845, he embarked in the business for himself in Berlin, and continued in the business until 1862, when he engaged in farming for two years. Taking up his residence in Salem, 1n 1864, Mr. Davis embarked in the grocery trade with F. Gee, the business being conducted under the firm name of Davis & Gee. After two years he entered the general produce business and remained in this until 1873. From 1873 to 1883, he was a wool buyer. He was one of the incorporators of the Salem Wire Nail company, and served in the capacity of outside superintendent of that concern for one year. Since 1887, he has filled the office of treasurer of the company. Besides his nail interest he owns and operates several fine farms which he superintends himself. April, 1840, Annie, daughter of Daniel Parschall, of Milton, Mahoning county, Ohio, became his wife. Lucy A. (Mrs. John F. Buck), and Florence E. (Mrs. Davis T. Ruth) are the issues of this marriage. Mr. Davis is a member of F. & A.M., and during his residence in Berlin, held the office of justice of the peace, and also served as a trustee of Perry township for several years. He is a republican. Samuel Davis, a native of New Jersey, was among the first settlers of Salem, where he located as early as 1802, entering section 5, a part of which now lies within the city limits, His first residence was on the lot now occupied by his granddaughter, Mrs. Sarah Hiddleson. Having cleared and improved this land he removed to another farm now occupied by Mrs. Eliza Waterworth. His wife was Mary Killen, by whom he had the following children: Mrs. Rebecca Scofield, who was a contracting party in the first marriage by Friend's ceremony ever solemnized in Salem; Mrs. Mary Hawley, William, Mrs. Elizabeth Waterworth, Mrs. Rachel Townsend and Joshua. On the death of her father, Mrs. Hawley succeeded to the homestead, where she resided until her death. Her husband, Benjamin Hawley, was 208 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. born in Chester county, Penn., and with his father, Caleb, settled in Middleton, Columbiana Co., in 1802. In 1820 Benjamin settled in Salem, residing there until his death. He was clerk of the town twenty-one years, a justice of the peace for many years, and was engaged in various different businesses. He laid out that portion of Salem from Garfield avenue to Union street, and was an upright, faithful citizen. His five children were: Mrs. Eliza Thomas, Mrs. Sarah Hiddleson, Samuel D. William, deceased; and Henry C. His daughter, Mrs. Hiddleson, inherited the homestead property, and with the exception of about six years, has always resided there. Frank De Rhodes is one of seven (one still born) children born to John and Mary A. (Fisher) De Rhodes, the others being: David, Elizabeth, Martin, who died in the service of his country during the war of the Rebellion; Samuel F. and William. Martin De Rhodes, the grandfather of these children, came from Hagerstown, Md., to Fairfield township, at an early date, and later he removed to Hancock county, where he was also a pioneer farmer. John was the eldest child. He was a carpenter and cabinet-maker by trade. He also left his native town and removed to Salem township, where he died. Frank, the principal of this mention, was reared in Salem township, receiving his education in the common schools. Following in the footsteps of his father, he learned the carpenter's trade, and worked at it for five years. In 1865 he entered the drug business, locating in Salem township, and in 1876 removed to Salem, where he has since resided, and conducted a large and growing drug store. His establishment is one of the best in the county, and has gained a reputation for reliability and fair dealing. Mr. De Rhodes married Julia A. Baird, in 1872; they have two children, Mabel and William A. Mrs. De Rhodes is a daughter of John and Ellen Baird, of Sharpsburg, Penn. Mr. De Rhodes is a member of the I. 0. 0. F., and is a firm supporter of the republican party's policy. Christian B. Dorwart, the popular and efficient postmaster of Salem, and one of its most prominent citizens, was born in Lancaster, Penn., January 17, 1833, the son of William and Hennitta (King) Dorwart, both natives of Lancaster, Penn., and of German descent. They were born in 1807 and 1809, respectively. They settled in New Lisbon, Columbiana Co., Ohio, in 1836. Here the father carried on a merchant tailoring business for many years, residing there until the time of his death. He was the father of ten children, of whom eight grew to maturity, viz.: Henry, Christian B. Mrs. Anna M. Harris, Mrs. Mary Stapleton, Mrs. Sarah Muir, Mrs. Henrietta L. Dorrance, King and Harmon B. Mr. Dorwart was reared and educated in New Lisbon, and there learned the tailor's trade with his father. Later, he COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 209 was apprenticed to the moulder’s trade and followed it for thirty- three years. February 14, 1854, he located in Salem, where he has since continued to reside. In December, 1887, he was appointed postmaster of Salem by President Cleveland, and has filled the office with satisfaction to all concerned. His marriage to Ellen McCalla, of Salem, took place May 12, 1859. She is a daughter of John and Julia (Kinzie) McCalla. One daughter, Cecelia, now Mrs. Reed J. Wilcox, is their only child. Mrs. Wilcox is the mother of one child also, named May. Mr. Dorwart is a member of the F. & A. M., and an honorary member of the iron moulders' union. He is a firm democrat. Jesse Duck, a prominent furniture dealer of Salem, was born in New Lisbon, Columbiana county, Ohio, May 29, 1820, the son of George and (Ritchey) Duck. The parents were natives of Maryland and Virginia, respectively. George Duck, the father of George, and grandfather of Jesse, was a native of Maryland. He settled in New Lisbon about 1808. Peter Ritchey, the mother's father, was a pioneer of Butler township. George Puck, Jr., was in early life a distiller, and also made hecks for separating the tow from flax, and his wife spun, wove and made clothing for the family. For-two terms he held the office of sheriff of the county, and was also county assessor and collector for several terms. He died in Knox township at the age of fifty-four years, in 1839. His children were: Samuel, Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, George, Mrs. Maria Jones, William, Jesse and Mrs. Rachel Townsend. Jesse passed his boyhood in Columbiana county, and was educated in the common schools, and later at the Salem Academy. He learned the cabinet-maker's trade, serving an apprenticeship of two years in Salem. Subsequently he worked as a journeyman and taught school. In 1846 he embarked in the manufacture of furniture at North Benton, Mahoning county, Ohio, and resided there for six years. At this time he located in Salem and was engaged as a photographer for two years, and was also a justice of the peace. In 1859 he was elected sheriff, and again in 1865. He was appointed United States revenue collector of the seventeenth Ohio district, in July, 1869, serving in that capacity for seven years; he then engaged in the furniture business with Daniel Cremrin, the firm name being Cremrin & Duck. At the expiration of six years this firm was dissolved, and in August, 1888, Mr. Duck established a furniture business alone. He married Jane I. Smith, daughter of Joseph Smith, of Salem, and has three children: Mary, now Mrs. Emmett Kannel; Ida and Joseph. Mr. Duck is a republican, and has considerable political influence. Martin L. Edwards, a prominent manufacturer of Salem, is a Pennsylvanian by birth, having been born in Fallowfield township, Chester county, Penn., April 26, 1836. His parents were 14—A. 210 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHO VALLEY. Zenas P. and Mary (Reeves) Edwards, who were natives of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, respectively. They settled in Salem in 1839. The father was a blacksmith. After but a short residence in Salem he removed to the vicinity of Mount Union, Stark county, Ohio, where he purchased a farm which he operated in connection with blacksmithing. He died July 14, 1888. Martin L. Edwards remained on the paternal farm in Stark county, until his eighteenth year, when, in 1854, he became an apprentice in Salem, to the machinist's trade. After an apprenticeship of three years he worked as a journeyman for three years. In 1860 he entered Hillsdale college, at Hillsdale, Mich. Despite his great desire to obtain an advanced education, Mr. Edwards enlisted as a private in Company C, Second Michigan regiment, April 19, 1861, being one of ma patriotic students of that institution who offered their services to their country. After the expiration of the three months enlistment he returned to Salem, and in the latter part of July, 1861, enlisted in Company C, Eleventh Ohio volunteer infantry, as a recruit, joining his regiment at Sewell Mountain, W. Va., along with some thirty other recruits whom he enlisted for the same company. His rise was rapid. From a private he became first sergeant, in 1862; a second and first lieutenant in the same year, and in the spring of 1863 he was promoted to a captaincy, but was not mustered as a captain because of the reduced condition of his regiment. He was mustered out June 21, 1864, as a first lieutenant, having commanded a company the last year of his service. He participated in the battles in West Virginia under Gen. Rosecrans in 1862, and was with the army of the Cumberland in all of its battles and marches from February 1863, until June, 1864, during which time he commanded a musket proof gunboat on the Cumberland river, armed with 100 picked riflemen and six cannon, doing convoy duty for a fleet of boats running from Nashville, Tenn., to Carthage, Tenn., a distance of 150 miles, furnishing Gen. Crook's division, at Carthage, with supplies. In this service he was engaged with the rebels quite frequently, who sought to capture the entire fleet, but without success. In June, 1864, having received his honorable discharge, he returned to Salem and resumed his work as a machinist 1n the employ of Dole & Silver, remaining with them until the fall of 1872, the last seven years of which time he occupied the position of foreman in their shops. In 1872 he founded the manufactory which he has since so successfully operated. Mr. Edwards is the inventor and patentee of most of the machines which he makes, he having had issued to him twenty or more letters patent. Among his productions are meat choppers, lard and tallow presses, sausage stuffers, hub boxing machines, blacksmith's hand and power drills, cork sharpeners, endless chain horse-powers, and numerous other useful and COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 211 economic articles. He married, August 2, 1864, Sarah C. Ney, who is the daughter of Dr. Jacob and Elizabeth (Bowman) Ney. Their one child is Ethel I. Mr. Edwards is a member of the G. A. R., I. O. O. F. and R. A. He has served two terms as a member of the Salem council, has been a delegate to several state encampments of the G. A. R., and was a state delegate to the national encampment at Portland, Maine, in 1884. In politics he is an independent. The first member of the Evans family to settle in Columbiana county, was Jonathan Evans, a native of Pennsylvania, who located on the northeast corner of section 6, of Perry township, in 1805. This land now lies within the city limits of Salem. He cleared and improved this land and was intimately connected with the growth and development of this section of the country. He died in August, 1849, at the age of sixty-nine years, leaving a family of five children, viz.: Mrs. Hannah Bousall, Mrs. Lydia Mathers, Mrs. Susan Stratton, Mrs. Sarah Bousall and Philip. He was a member of the Society of Friends and a prominent citizen. At his death Philip, his only son, succeeded to the homestead, where he resided until his death. He laid out an addition to Salem, known as " the Evans addition." He was a member of the Society of Friends and at one time was the treasurer of his branch of this order. His wife, Esther Morris, was a daughter of Joseph Morris, a pioneer of Goshen township, Mahoning county. By this marriage one son was born, named Jonathan M. Jonathan was reared on the paternal farm, being educated in the public schools of Salem, and later in the seminary at that place. Early in life he made farming his chosen work and was engaged in agriculture and in the nursery business in Perry township, up to 1885, when he removed to Salem township, where he is now engaged in farming. In 1873 he married Miss Annis C. Miller, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Whitacre) Miller, of Salem, by whom he has had three children: Warren M., Esther E. and Jonathan Morris. Mr. Evans was born in what is now Perry township, April 24, 1847. He is man of much ability and enterprise, and has made a marked success in his calling. Charles L. Fawcett, M. D., one of the most prominent and successful physicians of Salem, was born near Carrollton, Carroll county, Ohio, February 8, 1832. Charles and Margery (Brooks) Fawcett, his parents, were natives of the county Fermanagh, Ireland. They emigrated to this country in 1816, and settled in Carroll county, where they resided until 1856, when they removed to Cedar county, Iowa. Here they passed the remainder of their lives. Dr. Fawcett lived in Carroll county until he was eighteen years old. His early education was received in the common schools and at Jeakins academy, at Mt Pleas- 212 - HISTORY. OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. ant, Ohio. He served an apprenticeship in the drug business at Pittsburg, and in the spring of 1852, located at Mount Pleasant, where he conducted a drug business up to 1855. In the following year, he took up his residence in Florence, Neb., and engaged in the same business until 1859. In the latter year he returned to Ohio and managed a drug business there for other parties for eighteen months. Prior to this, however, he had taken up the study of medicine, and attended his first course of lectures at the medical college of the university of Michigan, graduating from the Jefferson Medical college in Philadelphia in the spring of 1863. In the month of April, in the same year, he began the practice of his profession at New Lisbon, Ohio and remained there twelve years, seven years of which time he was physician of the Columbiana county infirmary, and ten years a pension examiner. During the late war Dr. Fawcett was military surgeon of Columbiana county, having received his appointment from Gov. Tod. In 1875 he located 1n Salem and has since remained there in the active practice of medicine. In September, 1857, he was joined in marriage to Miss Eliza Sloan, daughter of George and Jessie (Robertson) Sloan, of Hanoverton. Their children are: George S., Mrs. Jessie S., Doxsee, Margaretta M., Sarah J. and Charles H. Dr. Fawcett is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, the Union Medical Society, of which he is president, the I. 0. 0. F. and F. and A. M. He is a republican Hon. Joseph D. Fountain was born in New York city, October 12, 41839, the son of Joseph and Charlotte (Beaver) Fountain. At the age of five years he removed with his mother to Cincinnati, Ohio, and four years later to Lawrence county, Pennsylvania. He received an academic training, and in 1858 located in Salem, where he learned the moulder's trade. In 1860 he started in the foundry business at Fairfield, and continued in this until the outbreak of the war. He enlisted in Company I, First Ohio volunteer infantry, as a private. He was wounded at Chickamauga, September 19, 1863, and left on the field and taken prisoner. He was first confined at Belle Island, where he remained ten days, after which he was taken to Libby Prison, and thence to Danville, Andersonville, Florence, S. C., and Charleston, S. C. He was exchanged at the latter place, January 1, 1865, and was sent to Columbus, Ohio, where he was honorably discharged. Soon after the close of the war Mr. Fountain accepted a position as foreman of the AEtna Manufacturing Company, but in 1872 was obliged to resign, owing to ill health. At this time he was elected sheriff of the county, and two years later was re-elected. In 1877 he returned to Salem, and was elected mayor of the city, serving two terms. During his mayoralty he purchased a half interest in the Salem Era, with which he was connected for about a year. Having begun COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 213 the study of law with Judge Cornelius Curry, in 1871, he was admitted to the bar in 1873, and since 1877 has practiced law in Salem. In 1888 Mr. Fountain was elected justice of the peace. His marriage to Mary E. Bradfield, a daughter of Aaron and Charity (Williamson) Bradfield, of Salem, was solemnized January 1, 1866. Mr. Fountain is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and also of the G. A. R., F. & A. M., and is a republican. Joseph H. French, the leading liveryman, and an extensive contractor of Salem, was born in Perry township, Columbiana county, Ohio, May 28, 1850. John and Martha (Ogden) French were his parents. The paternal grandfather, Robert, was a native of New Jersey, who settled in what is now Perry township, in 1802, locating on the farm now occupied by his grandson and namesake, Robert French. This property was cleared and improved by him. He died in Salem in 1862, at the age of eighty-three years. His four children were: Zadock S., Mrs. John Johnson, John and Samuel. John , the third child, was born in Perry township. He followed farming all his life, having partially cleared and improved a farm in Perry township. He died in 1889, at the age of sixty-seven years. John was the father of six children: Mrs. Anna Bracken, Joseph H., Mary A. (Mrs. Benjamin Wilson) , Sarah J., Mrs. Ella Steer and Edward O. Mr. Joseph French has passed his life thus far in Perry township, having embarked in the livery business in Salem, fifteen years ago. He is also engaged in street contracting and grading work. At times he has some large and important contracts on hand. July 1, 1874, he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Hibler, by whom he has had four children: May, Hannah, Alfaretta and Martha H. Mrs. French is the daughter of B. F. Hibler, a prominent resident of Salem. For many years the name of Greiner has been intimately connected with banking and finances in Salem, and indeed, in the entire contingent territory. Hiram Greiner, the founder of the banking house which bears that name, was born. in Berks county, Penn., in 1820, the son of John and Esther (Klein) Greiner, who were of German parentage. Hiram passed his youth in Berks county, and in 1839 came to Salem, where he held a position as clerk in a general store. Subsequently he was engaged in the general merchandise business with his brother-in- law, Zachariah Bertolett, which partnership existed for about two years. At this time Mr. Greiner became associated in business with another brother-in-law, by the name of Joseph G. Thomas, with whom he carried on the general merchandise business up to 1853. In the latter year they embarked in the banking business, under the firm name of Thomas & Greiner. On the 6th of August, 1864, his partner died, and he continued 214 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHO VALLEY. the business alone until the close of the war, when Col. T. C. Boone .became interested in the concern. January 1, 1871, Mr. Boone retired and Joseph 0. Greiner was then taken into partnership. Hiram Greiner passed to his reward November 6, 1874, and his death was a calamity to the business and social world of Salem. Since the latter date the business has been ably conducted by Joseph 0. Greiner, under the name of H. Greiner & Son. Hiram Greiner's wife was the daughter of John W. and Sarah (Garrison) Thomas, of Salem, by whom he had three children: Mary, deceased; Joseph 0. and Mrs. Sarah Metzger. Joseph was reared in Salem, and was educated for the banking business. He married Adella J. Campbell, daughter of Angus and Susan (Cook) Campbell, of Salem, May 12, 1874. They are the parents of two children, Hiram A. and Helen A. Mr. Greiner is a member of the F. & A. M., and is a staunch republican. He is one of the ablest financiers in Columbiana county, and by his uniform public spirit, business ability and charity has won the respect and esteem of all with whom he comes in contact. John W. Grimmesey was born in Tyrone county, Ireland, April 24, 1824, the son of John and Ann (Jones) Grimmesey, both natives of the County Tyrone, Ireland, who came to America about 1826, and in 1830 settled at New Lisbon, Ohio, residing there until 1842, when they removed to Salem, and passed the balance of their lives there. They had nine children: Mrs. Margaret Stratton, Mrs. Rosana Crubaugh, Mrs. Mary Moore, Mrs. Ann Eliza Winsworth, Mrs. Catherine Shillato, Robert, John W., Charles W. and Mrs. Annis J. Kingsland. John W. Grimmesey learned the carriage maker's trade in Salem, Columbiana county, and followed it for forty years as an apprentice, j0urneyman and manufacturer. From 1839 to 1870 he resided in Salem, going from there to Alliance, and in 1885 he located in Warren, Ohio, where he now resides. April 24, 1845, his marriage to Miss Lucinda Painter was solemnized. She was the daughter of Samuel and Mary (Hendricks) Painter. Mrs. Amanda Winfield, Orris R. and Franklin H. are their children, who are now living, three having died young. Jacob Painter, Mrs. Grimmesey's paternal grandfather, was a native of Frederick county, Va., who settled in Perry township in 1802, locating on what is known as the " John Pow" farm, which he cleared and improved. His first wife was Mary Hunt, who bore him eight children: David, Samuel, Robert, Mrs. Abigail Farquhar, Joseph, Jacob, Mrs. Agnes Pettitt and Mrs. Susan Holloway. His second wife was Mrs. Miriam (Griffith) Richardson, by whom he had two daughters, Mrs. Mary. A. Pennock and Mrs. Miriam Metzgar. Samuel Painter was a farmer, and lived and died on a portion of the old homestead, in Perry township. His children were: Lorenzo, Stephen, Seth, Mrs. Louise Thomp- COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 215 son, Mrs. Lydia A. Grimmesey, Samuel and Mrs. Lucinda Grimmesey. Jacob Painter was a son of John Painter, of English birth, who came to America prior to the Revolutionary war. The Painters were all Friends or Quakers as far back as we have any account of them. Mr. Grimmesey, the subject of this sketch, while living in Salem, took an active part in public affairs, having been a member of the council and a member of the board of education. He served five months in the late war in Company D, One Hundred and Forty-third Ohio volunteer infantry, receiving an honorable discharge. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, having served it in the capacities of class leader, steward, Sunday school superintendent, etc., and takes an active interest in the prohibition party. Jacob Painter was the first settler within the present limits of Perry township, Columbiana county, having early, in 1802, settled on section 32, township 16, range 3, which he had previously purchased of the government during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson. The writer has frequently heard him say there was not a stick of timber amiss where Salem now stands when he came. A tribe of Indians camped there for several winters after his arrival. The town of Salem now extends onto a portion of his said section. His son, Jacob, who was born on February 1, 1804, was the first white child born within the said township. Mrs. Ann (Headly) Painter, the last surviving member of that generation of the Painter connections, is now living in Salem with her niece, Lydia Ann, the wife of Robert Grimmesey. Charles Harris, one of the leading business men of Salem, was born in Salem, April 24, 1845, his parents being Dr. John and Mary T. (Trescott) Harris. Jacob Harris, the paternal grandfather, was a native of Pennsylvania. His wife was Mary Wright. They resided in Perry township for many years, subsequently taking up their abode in Stark county, Ohio, where they lived and died. The maternal grandfather, Samuel Trescott, was born in Connecticut, and was one of the pioneers of Salem. In early life he was a tanner, but later entered the general mercantile business, which he conducted in Salem up to the time of his death. His wife was Sophia Lane. John Harris, the father of the subject of this biographical mention, was born in Adams county, Penn., and in 1833 settled in Salem. One year later he began the study of medicine under the tutelage of Dr. Benjamin Stanton, from whom, in the course of time, he received a certificate qualifying him to practice. This was then the law. He was among the first to start a newspaper in Salem, being one of the founders of the paper called the Village Register. In 1841, having acquired a large practice, and having won an enviable name for skill, he, belonged to the Columbiana county medical society, of which we find him corresponding sec- 216 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHO VALLEY. retary, with such members of the same as Doctors Stanton, Hanna, McCook, McCraig, Carey, Robinson, Shreve, Ray and Vail. In 1848 he began the practice of dentistry, having been compelled to abandon medicine on account of failing health. He was identified from the first with the liberty party, and was one of the " Eleven" who cast their votes for James G. Birney in Columbiana county, in 1840. He was also an early abolitionist. In 1851 a vigorous battle was fought on the subject of the public schools of Salem, and Dr. Harris at once identified himself with the union school movement,and was afterward appointed a director of the same, and subsequently was one of the board of examiners, which position he held for many years. He was associated with all temperance movements, and took an active part in all enterprises promising the public welfare. In religious conviction he was a Quaker, but owing to the divisions and sub-divisions in that society, he with his wife attended the Presbyterian church for many years. His death occurred in Salem, September 9, 1879. His widow died in October, 1882. Their two sons, Augustus H. and Charles, still survive them. Charles Harris has lived in Salem all his life with the exception of ten years spent in the lumber business in Pennsylvania. In 1876 he returned from Pennsylvania and embarked in the gummed label printing business in Salem. He having made a great success at this, it has since been his business. May 7, 1874, while living in Pennsylvania, he married Maria D. Greenwalt. She is a daughter of Henry D. and Ellen (Dixon) Greenwalt, of Dauphin, Penn. Mr. and Mrs. Harris are the parents of five children: Mary, Dixon, Frank, Augustus and Edna. Mr. Harris is a commuicant of the Presbyterian church. He is at present a representative of the republican party in the Salem city council. M. S. Hawkins, a leading druggist of Salem, is a native of New York state, having been born at Sayville, Suffolk county, that state, the son of J. N. and K. N. (Newton) Hawkins. Having received a common school education Mr. Hawkins began business life as a clerk in a general store, later serving an apprenticeship of two years in the drug business, six months of that time having been passed in New York city. September 17, 1862, he entered the Union army as a private in Company C, One Hundred and Thirty-third New York volunteers. He served in the ranks for nine months and was then transferred to the hospital corps, being appointed hospital steward of his regiment, serving in the latter capacity until the close of the war, when he was honorably discharged at Washington, June 6, 1865. After leaving the army Mr. Hawkins entered the employ of McKesson & Robbins, one of the largest wholesale drug firms in the country, as bill clerk, and later as a purchaser of goods. Having filled this responsible position for five years with entire COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 217 satisfaction to the firm, he decided to engage in business for himself and accordingly settled in Salem in 1870. In April of that year he embarked in the drug business, and has successfully conducted a large trade since that time. Since 1885 he has been located in the Greiner & Brainard block and now has one of the finest drug establishments in the state. In 1869-70 Mr. Hawkins attended a course of lectures at the New York College of Pharmacy. In 1868 he was married to Emily M. Green, daughter of C. N. Green, of Sayville, N. Y. Their two children are: Carrie B. and Emily S. He is a member of the F. & A. M., R. A. M. and commandery K. T. and G. A, R., and is a staunch republican. Henry C. Hawley was born in Salem, Ohio, November 29, 1849. Benjamin and Mary (Davis) Hawley were natives of Chester county, Penn., who were among the first settlers of Fairfield township, Columbiana county. They afterward settled in Salem. The maternal grandfather, Mr. Davis, was a pioneer of Salem. Benjamin Hawley, the father of Henry C., was a farmer, who held several important township offices during his life, and was a man of much 1nfluence in the community. He cleared a large farm, and at his death left it in an advanced stage of improvement and cultivation. His children were: Mrs. Eliza Thomas, Mrs. Sarah Hiddleson, Samuel, William and Henry C. Mr. Henry C. Hawley was educated in the common schools of Salem, and then became an apprentice to the carpenter's trade, which he followed for some time. Subsequently he was a clerk in a book store, and from that he became assistant editor of the Salem Republican. In 1877 Mr. Hawley embarked in his present business, in which he has met with much success. Mr. Hawley was married to Miss Carrie Boutwell, July 3, 1889. Mrs. Hawley is the daughter of Curtis and Hettie (Callahan) Boutwell, residents of Salem. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, also of the F. & A. M., K. T. and R. A., and is a staunch advocate of the principles of the republican party. Jacob Heaton, one of the most prominent men who ever lived in Columbiana county, Ohio, was a son of Thomas and Mary (Haldeman) Heaton, and was born in Bucks county, Penn., February 23, 1809. In 1830 he settled in Salem, and there making the acquaintance of Isaac Wilson, who owned the hotel and also the leading dry goods store, he entered his employ, remaining with him for one year. He then became a school teacher, and for several winters was an active instructor, never afterward losing his interest in the education of the young. He was always a prominent leader in school improvements, and for nearly twenty years was a member of the board of education. He was largely instrumental in carrying through to completion the building of the Fourth street school-house, and in the passage 218 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. of the original Ohio Union School enactments. He early engaged in the mercantile business, and the reputation of the " Salem Exchange " as a wide-awake business house did much, toward ex- tending Salem's trade. For thirty-five years he sold dry goods in the store room adjoining his home. He was one of the original abolitionists, his home one of the stations of the "underground" railroad, and many a hunted slave found a shelter and comfort with him. During these years his home was known far and near as the " Quaker Tavern," and the register he kept contains the names of many friends, noted men and women of his time. Among them such celebrities as Salmon P. Chase, Benjamin F. Wade, Joshua R. Giddings, John Sherman, John A. Bingham, Wendell Phillips, John Pierpont, Gerritt Smith, Oliver Johnson, James A. Garfield, Frederick Douglass, James and Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Abby Kelly Foster, Stephen Foster, Horace Mann, Grace Greenwood, George W. Julian, William Lloyd Garrison, Gen. Sam Houston, Francis D. Gage, Judge Stanley Matthews, and many others. In 1852 Mr. Heaton was one of the delegates of the free soilers who nominated Hale and Julian, at Pittsburg, and in 1856 joined the republican party, and was a member of the Philadelphia convention that nominated John C. Freemont for the presidency. At the breaking out of the civil war he was appointed commissary of subsistence in the United States army by Secretary Stanton, and although well advanced in years he was in active service for four years; first, in the field on Gen. James A. Garfield's staff in the Kentucky campaign, at Pittsburg Landing, at Chattanooga, and at Murfreesboro, and subsequently was in Gen. George H. Thomas's department at Gallatin, Tenn. After his return from the army Mr. Heaton established an insurance agency in Salem, and did a large business for many years. March 12, 1835, he married Elizabeth P. Weaver, daughter of Emmor T. and Mary (Boswell) Weaver, by whom he had five children: Richardson G., Mrs. Mary H. Synder, Mrs. Fannie A. Brainard, William W., and Mrs. Lizetta Brooke. Mr. Heaton and wife celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary March 12, 1885, surrounded by the children, grandchildren and hosts of friends from Salem and abroad. This patriot passed to his eternal reward March 25, 1888, aged seventy-nine years, leaving his widow, two sons and two daughters, to mourn the loss of a loving husband and an indulgent and affectionate father. The community at large suffered an irreparable loss, both on account of his deep-seated patriotism and his unfailing interest in all that would benefit the city, state and nation. He was a magnificent specimen of a true American citizen. Jesse Hole, a retired citizen of Marshalltown, Iowa, was born in Middleton township, Columbiana Co,, Ohio, August 15, 1808, COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 219 the son of David and Anna (Howell) Hole, who were originally from Louden county, Va. They settled in Middleton township in 1807. The paternal grandparents were Charles and Mary (Maginnis) Hole, natives of Germany and Wales, respectively. They were residents of Loudon county, Va., for many years, and Charles died there, after which his wife removed to Middleton township, where she afterward died. David Hole, Jesse's father, was a farmer, and cleared and improved a large farm in Middleton, upon which he lived until his death. He had two sons and six daughters, viz.: Elon, Mrs. Catherine Miller, Mrs. Tacy Hawley, Mrs. Tirzah Lodge, Mrs. Mary Teegarden, Mrs. Narcissa Humphreys, Mrs. Ruth Barton, and Jesse. Jesse was brought up on his father's farm and lived in Middleton for fifty- seven years, following the trade of a mill-wright. In 1864, he settled in Marshall county, Iowa, where he was engaged in farming until 1882, when he retired from active business. He married Susan Heacock, December 19, 1837. She was the daughter of Jonathan and Sarah (Underwood) Heacock, of Middleton township. Mr. Hole has had six children: H. Louie, for twenty years employed in the recorder's office of Marshall county, Iowa, and the nominee of the republican party in Ow for the office of county recorder; O. Howell, Jonathan L., David E., Mrs. Sarah A. Sailing, and Mrs. Mary L. Whelan. Mr. Hole is a member of the Hicksite Society of Friends, and a staunch champion of the republican party. One of the ablest and best known physicians of Columbiana county, is James M. Hole, M. D., of Salem. Mr. Hole was born in Augusta township, Columbiana county (now Carroll) , June 14, 1822. The grandfather, Jacob Hole, was the first member of the family to settle in Ohio. He came from Loudon county, Va., and settled in West township in 1818, residing there until his death, The maternal grandfather was James Armstrong, of Scotch descent, who became a pioneer of Fairfield township about 1816, and was engaged in tilling the soil there until his death. Nathan Hole, the father of our subject, was born in Bedford county, Va., and located in Augusta township in the year 1819, where he cleared and improved a farm; subsequently he removed to Fairfield township, dying there in 1879. His wife was Sarah Armstrong Hole, by whom he had seven children: Mrs. Phoebe Cope, Ethan A., James M., Mrs. Jane Cope, Mary, Samuel and Mrs. Sarah Roller. James was reared in what is now Carroll county, receiving his schooling in the public and select schools of the county. He first began the study of medicine in in 1842, with Dr. R. Quigley of Calcutta, Ohio, and later studied with Dr. Parker of East Fairfield. Dr. Hole is a graduate of the Pennsylvania Medical college, of Philadelphia, the Eclectic Medical university of Philadelphia, the United States Medical 220 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHO VALLEY. college of New York, and is an honorary graduate of the Georgia. Eclectic Medical college and also of the St. Louis Eclectic Medical college. He began the practice of his chosen profession in 1846, in Salem, and in 1849, removed to Green township, Mahoning county, Ohio, and from 1860 to 1870, practiced in Damascus. Subsequently he became the professor of theory and practice in the Philadelphia University of Medicine and Surgery, and in 1878, was tendered the position of professor of diseases of women and children in the St. Louis Eclectic Medical college, which he accepted. Since his resignation of the latter professorship, Dr. Hole has been located in Salem in the active practice of medicine. When he returned, he began in the same office which he occupied when he settled in Salem in 1868. In the year 1846, he married Hannah Baker, a daughter of Jesse C. and Eliza R. (Richards) Baker, of Chester county, Penn., and is the father of two children: Linnaus C., M. D., now deceased, and Mrs. Ruth Anna Park. Dr. Hole is a member of the National Eclectic Medical association, and also of the I.tO. 0. F. He was the originator and prime mover of the organization of the Salem Electric railway, and is the president of the company. His political convictions are decidedly republican. Melville H. Hudson, now a resident of Kansas City, Mo., was born near Carrollton, Carroll county, Ohio, November 5, 1845. John Hudson, his father, was reared in Carroll and Columbiana counties, and located in Salem, in 1850, where he embarked in the printing business. He operated a large job office up to 1861, and also published for the anti-slavery party the Anti-Slavery Bugle, and also the Salem Democrat, for a number of years, and in addition to these was the publisher of a monthly magazine. He entered the Union army during the late war, and became a loyal and efficient soldier. He was under Gen. Garfield as brigade wagon master, and participated in the battle of Shiloh and many other noted engagements. After serving three years he was mustered out with the rank of captain. He removed to Kansas City in 1869, and resided there until his death, in 1871. His wife was Rebecca Rothacker, who bore him six sons: Joseph K., Samuel R., Melville H., Frank, Alonzo A. and William T. Five of these sons served during the late war; Joseph K., Samuel and Melville were in the Third Kansas regiment, afterward the Eighteenth. Joseph K. was captain in that regiment, and afterward became adjutant general, and was discharged with the rank of major. Samuel was discharged as captain, and Frank as lieutenant and captain by brevet. Melville was a private. He received a wound at Tort Scott, Kansas, and was confined in the hospital for five months. After eleven month's service he was discharged. In 1868 Mr. Hudson settled in Kansas City. For two years he occupied COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 221 the office of city clerk, and later was connected onnected with the Kansas City Daily Bulletin for two years. Since that time he has been in the theatrical business, and is at present owner of the Kansas City Music Hall, and also manager of three opera houses in that city. His wife, a daughter of Isaac G. and Eliza (Hawley) Thomas, was Mary E. Thomas, and their four children are named as follows: Gertrude, Ada, Melville H. and Bendena. Thomas H. Iseman was born in Salem, October 5, 1837, the son of Daniel and Sarah (Kirkwood) Iseman, natives of Westmoreland and Lancaster counties, Penn., respectively, of German and Irish descent. Thomas Kirkwood, the maternal grandfather, was born in Ireland, and settled in Goshen township, Ohio, about 1836. Subsequently he removed to Richland county, Ohio, and there lived until his death. Daniel Iseman settled in Salem about 1835. The father was a wagon maker by trade, and carried on a wagon manufactory in Salem until his death in 1876. His children were: Hannah, who married Joshua Cox; Thomas H., Mary, who married Emanuel Dunn, and Jacob. Thomas H., the subject of this sketch, was reared and educated in Salem, where he has since resided. He learned the trade of wagon making with his father. He served nearly a year during the rebellion in Company B, One Hundred and Forty-third national guards. After the war, from 1865 to 1867, Mr. Iseman was engaged in the livery business. In 1868 he embarked in the hotel business, and was the proprietor of the Tolerton house in Salem for fifteen years. During this time, however, he had continued the wagon manufactory which his father had established in the early days of Salem. Mr. Iseman, for the past few years, has devoted his entire time and attention to the wagon business, and has succeeded in greatly enlarging and improving the business. Amanda Shaffer, daughter of Jacob and Nancy (Linard) Shaffer, of Knox township, Columbiana county, became his wife in 1862, and has borne him four children: Joseph H., who married Mary Flick; Mrs. Sarah B. Longstaff, Mrs. Annie Fouts and Edward. Mr. Iseman is a member of the G. A. R., and is an unflinching democrat. John H. Kaiser was born in Baden, Germany, September 19, 1826, being the son of Pelasus and Feronica (Krisauser) Kaiser. Mr. Kaiser was educated in his native land, and there served an apprenticeship of three years to the butcher's trade. In 1847 he sought a new home in America. His first location was in New York city, where he remained for three months, after which he came to Pittsburg and resided there for six years. In 1852 Mr. Kaiser settled permanently in Salem, and at that time established a meat market, which, with the exception of a year or two, he has operated ever since. His marriage to Miss Magdalena Gaiberd was solemnized in 1848, and has resulted in the birth of seven 222 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHO VALLEY. children, but two of whom are living, they are: Henry and John. Mrs. Kaiser is the daughter of Gaiberd and Magdalena Gaiberd, of Pittsburg. Mr. Kaiser is a member of the Episcopal church, and also of the K. of P. and G. A. R. In May, 1864, he enlisted in Company D, One Hundred and Forty-third Ohio volunteer infantry, and received his honorable discharge at the expiration of his term of enlistment. He is a faithful member of the democratic party, and one of the solid, reliable business men of Salem. Robert P. King, the well-known and enterprising boot and shoe merchant of Salem, was born in Lancaster county, Penn., February 24, 1833, where he was reared and educated. He was the son of James and Martha (Huff) King, both of Irish descent. In 1859 Mr. King located at Damascus, Columbiana county, Ohio, and worked there as a stone mason up to 1862. Previous to his removal to Ohio he had learned the trade of stone-masonry, as well as that of shoe-making. August 22, 1862, he enlisted in Company A, One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Ohio volunteer infantry, as a private, but was promoted to corporal and then to second sergeant the same year. He was wounded in the head at the battle of Resaca, May 14, 1864, and was honorably discharged from the service May 27, 1865. Mr. King comes from a family of patriot soldiers, his father having been a soldier in the war of 1812, and his grandfather in the war of the revolution. Joshua King, his grandfather, was a native of England who emigrated to this country early in life. After his discharge from the army, Mr. King returned to Damascus, where he remained until 1871, meantime working at stone masonry and bricklaying. In the latter year he removed to Salem and embarked in the boot and shoe business, in which he has continued since, having made a name for honesty and fair dealing that any business man might well envy. May 8, 1862, he was united in marriage to Lydia, daughter of Henry and Maria (Irie) Redman, of Butler township, by whom he has had three children: Josephine (Mrs. Homer Silver), Anna and Edward. Mr. King is a communicant of the Methodist Episcopal church, a member of the G. A. R., and a true republican. He is respected and esteemed by all with whom he comes in contact. Levi F. Kistler was born in Lynn township, Lehigh county, Penn., September 18, 1829. His great-grandfather, George Kistler, was among a number of Swiss who remo,ved from Falkner Swamp (now Montgomery county, Penn.) to Lynn township, Lehigh county, Penn., between 1735 and 1745. He was an elder in the Allemangel church from 1765 to 1768. Samuel Kistler, his fourth son, and grandfather of Levi F., was born September 20, 1754, and died 1n Lynn township, April 24, 1822. His first wife was Elizabeth Ladick, and the second COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 223 Catherine Brobst, by whom he had eight children: Charles, the father of our subject, removed from Pennsylvania to Lordstown, Ohio, in 1832, and there operated a farm until his death, October 5, 1886; Rebecca Sechler was his wife and bore him eight children; Levi F., Mrs. Julia A. Hoffman, Mrs. Catherine Craver, Charles, Mrs. Hannah Kistler, Rebecca, Samuel and Daniel. Levi F. Kistler was brought up in Trumbull county, where, after having attained his majority, he engaged in farming. With the exception of three years spent in Indiana Mr. Kistler resided in Lordstown, Trumbull county, until 1886. At this time he removed to Salem. Mr. Kistler has been twice married, his first wife being Lydia, daughter of Jacob and Polly (Mease) Hoffman, of Trumbull county, Ohio. This marriage resulted in the birth of Orris A., Marion F., Ellen L., now deceased; Mrs. Fannie D. Harshman, Freeman L., Ellis E. and Lottie, deceased. The second wife was Elizabeth (Kronich) Schaffer, born October 21, 1833, daughter of Michael and Catherine (Seybold) Kronick, natives of Wittenburg, Germany, who emigrated to Green township, Mahoning county, Ohio, in 1830, and afterward to Berlin, the same county. Mr. and Mrs. Kistler are acceptable members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and Mr. Kistler is a staunch prohibitionist. Daniel Koll was born in Lannep, Westphalia, Prussia, Germany, December 8, 1812, the son of Peter A. and Caroline (Ackerman) Koll, who was a captain under Napoleon during the Austria-French war. Daniel Koll came to America in 1835, landing in Baltimore, and in 1836, settled at New Brighton, Penn., where he was engaged in the tinning business for eight years. In 1844 he took up his residence in Salem, where he established a tin store, and in 1846 added a stove department to this, and sold the first cook stove ever sold in Salem. About 1865, Mr. Koll purchased the plant of the Salem Water Works, and operated it up to 1869. He was largely instrumental in establishing the Salem Gas company, and for several years was its president, and for a number of years was also president of the First National bank, of Salem. In 1870, he embarked in the stove manufacturing business with Henry King, Furnan Gee, and others, but soon after bought his partners' interest, and the concern has since been run under the name of the Victor Stove company. Mr. Koll is the president, his sons, William and Charles, are secretary and superintendent, respectively. Mr. Koll has been twice married. Julia Seebohm was his first wife, and bore him eight children: Benjamin S., Lydia, Mary (deceased), Esther, Joseph, William, Charles and Martha. Mrs. Mary (Johnson) Fawcett became his second wife. Mrs. Fawcett was the widow of Levi Fawcett, who was the son of Thomas Fawcett, of Virginia. Levi was an early settler of Salem, hav- 224 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHO VALLEY. ing established a cabinet shop and undertaking business there in 1827. The children of this marriage were: Esther, Elma and Sina. Mrs. Fawcett was the daughter of John H. and Hannah (Pennock) Johnson, natives of Virginia and Pennsylvania, respectively. John Johnson settled in Salem in 1808, and started the first saddlery and harness shop in Salem. His children were: Mary, wife of Daniel Koll; Elizabeth and Julia Ann. Mr. and Mrs. Koll are members of the Orthodox Society of Friends. Mrs. Koll is probably the oldest native of Salem now residing in the city. She was born in January, 1810. The Lees are among the oldest pioneers of Columbiana county, Ohio. The first of this family to come to America was William Lee, a native of Nottinghamshire, England, who emigrated to this country prior to the revolution, and served throughout the seven years of the war. He then took up a soldier's patent of a quarter-section of land in Middleton township, Columbiana county, and settled thereon about 1793. Later, he removed to a farm of fifty acres in Centre township, and remained there the rest of his days. His wife was Barbara Shoemaker, by whom he had ten children: Mrs. Sarah Smith, Mrs. Mary Earick, George, William, Mrs. Ann Coulson, Mrs. Dorothea Ward, Rachel, Elizabeth, Mrs. Catherine Freed, and Mrs. Hannah Skelton. George was born in Middleton township in 1793, and took up a section of land in Center township in 89. This land he redeemed from the surrounding wilderness and remained on it during his life. He died in June, 1870, in his seventy-seventh year. His wife, Mary A. E., was a daughter of Henry and Barbara Kisner, of Stark county, Ohio, by whom he had twelve children: Mrs. Sarah Vogan, Mrs. Elizabeth Stock, William, Henry, George, John, Alfred, Ezra, Harvey, Mrs. Mary J. Chandler, Mrs. Catherine Lewis, and Alvin. John P. Lee, the subject of this biographical sketch, was born in Centre township, Columbiana Co., Ohio, November 15, 1828, the son of George and Mary Lee, as before stated. After obtaining a good common school education, he became a painter and paper-hanger, which vocation he followed for thirty-five years, working in various parts of Ohio during that period. Since 1851 he has made Salem his home, and for many years has been engaged in the grocery trade there. The firm name is now M. Lee & Co. In 1851, Mr. Lee married Ruth A. Garretson, daughter of Joseph and Maria (McMillan) Garretson, of Salem. They have been blessed by the birth of three children: Malcolm, Joseph G. and Edgar J. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, the F. & A. M., and is a faithful democrat. Mr. Lee is held in high esteem by the Salem public. Frank Mercer, mayor of the city of Salem, was born in Butler township, Columbiana county, Ohio, in 1850. His parents were COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 225 Daniel and Eliza A. (Woolf) Mercer. His paternal grandfather was a native of Chester, county, Penn., who settled in Elk Run township prior to 1828. Later he removed to Wood county, Ohio, and died there. His maternal grandfather was a pioneer farmer of Butler township, where he lived and died. Daniel Mercer came to Columbiana county with his parents at an early day. He passed most of his life in Butler township, and died there in 1885, at the age of seventy-six years. His children are: Frank, William, Mrs. Elizabeth Galbreath, Mrs. Jessie Brown, and Mrs., Ella Scattergood. Frank Mercer was graduated from the university at Ada, Ohio, in 1883. He was admitted to the bar in 1886, and located in Salem in 1888, and has been in active practice since that time. He married Virginia Saffell, daughter of Jehu and Martha (Paxton) Saffell, of Butler township. Mr. Mercer was elected mayor of Salem in 1890. He is an uncompromising republican, and an able and judicious lawyer. He is a member of the F. & A. M. and K. of P. Paul Metzger, a prominent and influential citizen of Salem, was born in Columbiana, Ohio, August 13, 1843. His father, George S. Metzger, M. D., was a noted physician of his day. He was born in York county, Penn., of German parentage. His medical education was received in the Jefferson medical college of Philadelphia, of which he was a graduate. He settled in Columbiana about the year 1837, and continued to practice his profession there until 1863, when he was appointed post surgeon at Tod Barracks at Columbus, Ohio, and later was stationed at the Lewis hospital. He was next in charge at the hospital in Cincinnati, after which he returned to Columbus, and was stationed at the general hospital. In 1866, having served his country with skill and devotion, he returned to his home in Columbiana, where the balance of his life was passed in the practice of his profession. He died July 5, 1885. Margery (Nichols) Metzger, his wife, was a daughter of William Nichols, a pioneer of Fairfield township. Their children were: Mrs. Margery Todd, Mrs. Elizabeth Vogleson, and Paul. Paul, the only son, was reared and educated in Columbiana. In 1862 he enlisted in the independent light guards, and fought bravely in many battles of the rebellion, receiving his honorable discharge at the close of the war. From 1867 to 1885, Mr. Metzger was engaged in the drug and hardware business at Columbiana, although he has been a resident of Salem since 1874. He is now one of the managers of the banking firm of H. Greiner & Son. In 1873 he married Sarah, daughter of Hiram and Rebecca (Thomas) Greiner. Mr. Metzger is a member of the F. & A. M., R. A. M. and G. A. R. He is a strong republican. One of Salem's most prosperous and respected business men is William R. Montgomery, the popular boot and shoe merchant. 15—A. 226 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. Mr. Montgomery first saw the light in Salem, Ohio, April 13, 1855. His grandfather, William R. Montgomery, was a native of Scotland, who early emigrated to this country and became a pioneer settler of Hanover township, Columbiana county, Ohio. He had three children: Angelina (Mrs. Eli Messmore), William R., and Emeline, who married Joseph Uncapher. William R., the father of William R., the third, was a wheelwright by trade, and was born and reared in Hanover township. He removed to Salem in 1841, where he resided until his death. William R., the subject of this biographical mention, received his schooling in his native city. He embarked in the boot and shoe business in 1886, in which he has since continued, having met with unusual success, by virtue of his uprightness and business ability. In 1883 he married Miss Harriett McQuiddy, of New Albany, Ind., and has two children: Helen and Edith. Mrs. Montgomery is the daughter of John T. and Cordelia (Smith) McQuiddy. Mr. Montgomery is a member of the Presbyterian church, the F. & A. M., R. A. M., K. T., I. 0. 0. F. and the Sr. 0. U. A. M. He is a loyal supporter of the republican party. John W. Passmore is a native of Cecil county, Md., where he was reared and given an academic education. After attaining his majority he spent ten years in the mercantile business at Rising Sun, Md. In April, 1882, he came to Ohio to represent a large fertilizer manufacturing company, with headquarters at Salem. In 1886 he assisted in the organization of the Salem Plow company, of which he was vice-president during its two years existence. In January, 1888, the old plant was purchased by the Ideal Plow company, and Mr. Passmore was made its secretary, treasurer and general manager. ,This concern manufactures lawn rollers, field rollers, and does a general foundry business. It employs from fifteen to twenty men, and is an important industry of Salem. Mr. Passmore and Mr. Rush Taggart were the principal organizers and stockholders of this company. In March, 189o, in partnership with H. H. Haines, of Rising Sun, Md., he established the J. W. Passmore Axe company, which has about twenty-five men in its employ. Mr. Pass- more has served two years in the Salem city council, is a member of the F. & A. M., and is a staunch republican. He is a man endowed with much business ability, and this, coupled with- his sterling integrity, promises a bright business career for him. Hon. John Pow, one of the best known farmers of Ohio, was born in Green township, Columbiana county (now Mahoning county), Ohio, September 15, 1835, the son of George and Mary (Teeters) Pow. The father was a native of England. His father was Robert Pow, who, with his son, settled in Perry township, in 1812. Robert afterward removed to Canfield township, Mahoning county, and lived there until his death. John Teeters, COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 227 the maternal grandfather of John Pow, was born in Pennsylvania, and settled in Perry township, in 1802, where he cleared and improved a farm. When sixty years of age he moved to Stark county, Ohio, and remained there the balance of his life. George Pow was for many years a prominent farmer of Green township, and died there in March, 1871. He was an active member and minister of the Disciples church. For one term he was a member of the lower house of the Ohio legislature, and in 1854 was a delegate to the republican state convention. His five children were: Robert, John, Rebecca (Mrs. William A. Miller), George and Lewis. His son Jbhn lived in Green township until 1858, when, being twenty-three years old, he purchased a farm in Perry township. After having operated this for nine years, having meanwhile cleared and greatly improved the property, he sold it and bought another farm in the same township, consisting of 250 acres. Here he resided, actively engaged in agriculture, breeding up one of the finest flocks of registered American Merino sheep in the state; also a fine herd of short-horned cattle, up to 1888, when he sold that farm also, and purchased the property known as the Ellsworth farm, where he has since continued to live. He also owns the old homestead farm in Green township. March 25, 1858, he married Elizabeth, daughter of James and Mary (Walters) Barnes, of Green township, by whom he has had four children: James, George, Robert and Mary, now Mrs. James Kenreigh. Mrs. Pow died early in life, and Mr. Pow some time afterward married Lydia Barnes, who has borne him seven children: Anna, Charles, John, Rebecca, Margaret, Helen and Alexander. Mr. Pow is a member of the Disciples church, and for six years was a member of the state board of agriculture, the four last being president of said board. He is a republican. One of Salem's best known and most reliable business men is Leonard Schilling. Mr. Schilling was born in Lexington township, Stark county, Ohio, on the banks of the Mahoning river December 28, 1829. Jacob F. and Sarah A. (Lewis) Schilling, his parents were natives of Germany and Delaware, respectively. They settled in Stark county in 1829, where for several years the father was engaged in tilling the soil. In 1835 he embarked in the mercantile business at Limaville, said county, where he remained for over thirty years. In 1865 he quit the mercantile business and located in Salem, where he lived until his death, in 1872, he having attained to the ripe age of seventy-two years. Jacob, Leonard, Prudence (Mrs. Judge Jacob Emmons) ; Lewis, Mrs. Kate Wright, Mrs. Sarah Walton and Eliza J. (Mrs. Albert Shinn), are the children which survived him. Leonard Schilling passed the first seventeen years of his life in Stark county, where he received only the ordinary advantages of the district school. 228 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. when he had arrived at the latter age, he accepted a clerkship in a Salem dry goods store, and occupied that position for four years and a half, In 1852, he entered the general dry goods business for himself, in partnership with his brother Jacob, and was successfully engaged in that business until March 1, 1890, when he sold out and engaged in the real estate and loan business. August 16, 1853, was the date of his marriage to Miss Eliza J., daughter of Isaac and Anna (Jennings) Webb, of Salem. Of the five children born fo them but one is living: Louis F. Mr. and Mrs. Schilling are communicants of the Methodist Episcopal church, and the former is also a member of the R. A. M. Mr. Schilling has served as a member of the board of township trustees and also 0f the board of education of Salem union schools, and filled many other places of trust in connection with church and business, and is one of the most respected of Salem's business men. He is in sympathy with the republican party. One of the best equipped and most successful young business men of Salem is Herbert H. Sharp, the assistant superintendent of the Salem Wire Nail company. and the son of Joel Sharp, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this work. Mr. Sharp was born in Salem, January 9, 1860, the son of Joel and Angelina (Lee) Sharp. Joel and Rebecca (Terrill) Sharp, his paternal grandparents, settled in Goshen township in 1806, and his mother's parents, Josiah and Hannah (Boone) Lee, were early residents of Salem. Herbert H. Sharp received his preliminary education in the public schools of Salem, and at the celebrated Phillips Andover academy, of Andover, Mass. Thoroughly prepared for the higher studies which awaited him, he entered the Institute of Technology, of Boston, where he took a special course of study for one year. Having acquired all the necessary theoretical knowledge, he at once returned to his home and entered the Buckeye Engine works as an apprentice to the machinist's trade. After two years of practical contact with his chosen work, he accepted the position of shipping clerk for the Salem Wire Nail company, and July 1, 1889, was promoted to his present responsible position of assistant superintendent of the works. Miss Bessie D. C. Rush, the adopted daughter of Dr. R. B. Rush—her parents, William and Emma Church, having died during her infancy—became his wife September 26, 1888. If life and health be spared to Mr. Sharp, he doubtless has a very bright business career open before him. Thomas Sharp, the proprietor of the Salem Foundry and Machine Shop, is a son of Joel and Rebecca (Terrill) Sharp, who were among the earliest settlers in Columbiana county, and whose descendants have been so prominently identified with its development. Thomas Sharp first saw the light of day in Goshen township, February 16, 1808. Until he was twelve years COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 229 of age he lived with his parents in Goshen township, but at that time was bound out to a farmer by the name of Barzilla French, with whom he lived for three years. At the expiration of this time he served an apprenticeship with Josiah Stratton, remaining with him until he was twenty-one years old. Then, having thoroughly mastered the details of the carpenter and mill-wright trades, he followed the business for four years in Salem on his own account. In 1833 he went to Cleveland, Ohio, and worked in a ship-yard for some time. In 1834 he built a saw-mill for Leonard Case, which he operated for about ten years. In 1845 he returned to Salem, where he conducted a machine sh0p for two years. It was in 1847 that he started in business on the site where his shop now stands, he having entered into a partnership with his brothers, Simeon, Clayton and Joel. Since 1852 Mr. Sharp has conducted this business alone, manufacturing steam engines and all kinds of mill machinery. February 25, 1830, he married Sarah Antrim, daughter of John and Sarah (Rogers) Antrim, by whom he has had five children: Mrs. Rebecca King, Alonzo, Mrs. Elizabeth Baxter, Mrs. Martha Manley and Mrs. Mary Potter. Mr. Sharp is a progressive and able man, and by his life of probity and uprightness has won a host of friends, both in the business and the social world. In politics he is an independent. Simeon Sharp, a member of the famous Sharp family of Salem, who have c0me to be so prominently identified with the building of machinery, was born in Goshem township, Columbiana county, now Mahoning county, May 30, 1817. A sketch of his parents, Joel and Rebecca (Terrrll) Sharp, will be found elsewhere in this work. Simeon Sharp was bound out to a farmer when seven years of age, and remained with him the allotted eight years, after which he learned the carpenter's and pattern making trade. He worked in this trade for fifty-two years, seven of which were spent in Cleveland, Ohio, the balance of the time in Salem. In 1847, the firm of Sharp & Bros., machinists, was formed, and consisted of Thomas, Clayton, Simeon and Joel Sharp and Nathan Hunt, Jr., half brother. In 1852, this was merged into the firm of Sharp, Davis and Bousall; and in 1869, or thereabouts, the business was incorporated under the name of the Buckeye Engine Co. From its inception to its present mammoth proportions, Mr. Sharp has been largely interested in this concern. His marriage to Miss Lydia, daughter of Persifor and Esther (Hoops) Taylor, of Beaver county, Penn., was solemnized February 8, 1849, and has resulted in the birth of the following named children: Lucy, who became the wife of Samuel White; Ora, who married D. W. Davis; and Helen, now the wife of William Silver. Mr. Sharp is not only a substantial busi ness man, but is also a public spirited, representative citizen, and 230 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. takes a deep interest in the policy of the democratic political organization, although' until 1876, he was a pronounced republican. Joel Sharp is a native of Columbiana county, Ohio, having been born in Goshen township, February 22, 1820, the son 0f Joel and Rebecca (Terrill) Sharp, formerly of New Jersey, of Quaker parentage, and among the pioneers of Goshen township, where they settled in 1806. The father was a carpenter by trade, and by much economy and self-denial he had acquired a small farm at the time of his death. He died in 1820, leaving three daughters and four sons: Ruth, Mrs. Martha Bousall, Thomas, Clayton, Mrs. Mary A. Hunt, Simeon and Joel. When fifteen years of age Joel left his native town and obtained a clerkship in Cleveland, Ohio. He afterwards became a workman in the Cuyahoga Steam Furnace company, 0f Cleveland, and in 1847, returned to Salem, and organized a company for the manufacture of machinery, the c0mpany name being Sharp, Davis & Bousall. In January, 1871, this company was succeeded by the Buckeye Engine company, of which Mr. Sharp is the president. He was also instrumental in the organization of the Salem Wire Nail company, and is its president. He married, in 1847 Angeline Lee, daughter of Josiah and Hannah (Boone) Lee, of Salem. Mrs. Francis A. Ellis and Herbert H. are the issue 0f this marriage. Mr. Joel Sharp is a successful man, and his success is a greater credit t0 him because 0f his humble beginning. During all the lifementime of Sharps, Davis & Bousall, Mr. Sharp was to be found in the shops working with his men whenever office, financial, or traveling duties permitted; and excepting the. financial management — which was assumed by Col. L. C. Boone —the same line of duties were continued by him for years after the organization of the Buckeye Engine company. This only serves to illustrate the fact that through all his prosperity Mr. Sharp has been a simple, industrious man, and this coupled with his good business ability, is the key note of his h0norable business career. During all the busy years he still had time to be a good citizen, and for many years was an efficient and faithful member of the Salem council. He is a republican. Morris Shriver; a well-known citizen of Salem, Ohio, was born in Columbiana county, November 31, 1851. He is a son of Casper and Mary E. (Miller) Shriver. The father was a native of Germany, who emigrated to the United States in 1836, and settled in Hanover township, Columbiana county. Here he worked at his trade of wagon-making. His wife was a daughter of Morris and Margaret Miller, early settlers of Hanover township. Casper and Mary Shriver were the parents of thirteen children, all of whom grew to maturity, they are: Lewis, deceased; Mary; Joseph; Anna (Mrs. James McGlynch) ; Mrs. COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 231 Louisa Hardinger, Morris, John, Mrs. Rose Ascough, Frank, Henry, George, Albert and Edward. Morris lived with his parents until he had attained his majority, his education having been received in the public schools of Hanover township. Having reached his twenty-first year, he worked on a farm for f0ur years, and then located in Salem, where he served an apprenticeship t0 the moulder's trade, in the Buckeye engine works. This he followed for six years and he then embarked in the grocery business. April TO, 1879, he married Margaret, daughter of John Doyle, of Columbus, Ohio. Clements and Mamie Shriver are the children born to this happy marriage. Mr. Shriver is a member of the Catholic church, of which he has been a trustee for ten years. He is now serving his second term as member of the city council 0f Salem, His political faith is founded upon the principles of the democratic party, of which he has long been an active and useful member. He is a man who has the respect and esteem of his fellow-t0wnsmen to an unusual degree. One of the representative business men of Columbiana county, Ohio, is Lucien L. Shoemaker, a leading merchant tailor of Salem. He was born in Richmond, Va., March 15, 1816, his parents being William J. and Sarah (Hicks) Shoemaker. These parents were natives of Hanover county, Va. They removed to Ohio in 1825, and settled in Butler township, Columbiana county, where the father improved a farm and remained there until 1837, when he moved to Jay county, Ind., and later settled in Kansas, where soon after he was killed by a runaway team; his death occurred about 1843. His nine children were all taken to Kansas, with the exception of Lucien, who from nine years of age was reared in Columbiana county, receiving his education in the schools of that county, after which he served a four year's apprenticeship to the tailor's trade, and then worked as a journeyman for nearly a year. In the spring of 1840, Mr. Shoemaker embarked in the merchant tailoring business at Minerva, Ohio, where he was located for three years, at the expiration of which time he returned to Hanover, Columbiana county, and was engaged in business there until 1863, when he settled in Salem, and has since continued to carry on a large tailoring business. In 1838 he was married to Miss Amanda Hesser, daughter of Jonathan and Cassena (Veirs) Hesser, of Carroll county, Ohio. Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Shoemaker, they are: Permilia, who married A. J. Henry, and Sarah C., who married John W. Wirth. Mr. Shoemaker is a member of the I. 0. 0. F., and is a republican. During his residence in Hanover he was the mayor of the town for several terms. He is a man of good business ability and of sterling integrity. 232 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. One of the most important and extensive industries of Salem is the manufactory operated by Albert R. Silver. Mr. Silver is, the son of William and Esther (Spencer) Silver. James Silver was the paternal grandfather. He came from Harford county, Md., in a wagon, and settled in Salem in 1802. He cleared and improved a farm there. He was killed in 1812 by a falling tree. His wife was Ruth Beaver, by whom he had eight children: Asa, Mrs. Elizabeth Bishop, William, Amos, James, Ann, J0el and Ruth. William was reared in Salem township. He learned the blacksmith trade with Daniel Burger, near New Lisbon. In 1822 he located in Salem, where he conducted a blacksmith shop until 1829. He then purchased a farm in Goshen township, which he cleared and improved, remaining there until 1868, when he returned to Salem, and spent the balance of his life in retirement, dying in 1881, at the age of ninety-four years. His wife was the daughter of John Spencer, a pioneer of Butler township. Their children were: Albert R., Mrs. Eliza Kirtland, Lovering B., Abel and Amos. His second wife was Mrs. Sarah (Warrington) Whitacre, who bore him three children: James, Mrs. Emily Lloyd and Mrs. Esther Kirk. Albert R. Silver was was born July 16, 1823, in Salem, but his education was had in the old log school-house in Goshen township. He located in Salem in 1841, and became an apprentice to the blacksmith trade, after which he worked as a journeyman up to 1854, five years of that time having been foreman of the Woodruff Carriage Works, one of the most important factories in Salem at that time. Mr. Silver then formed a partnership with Levi A. Dole, under the firm name of Dole & Silver, for the manufacture 0f carriage builders' tools. This partnership existed until about 1862, when John Deming purchased an interest in the business, which, up to 1890, was conducted under the name of the Silver & Deming Manufacturing Company. In the latter year Mr. Silver withdrew, and -established a new concern for the manufacture of carriage tools, butchers' tools, feed cutters, etc., while Mr. Deming continued the manufacture of pumps. Mary A. Dunn became his wife April 28, 1848, and they have six children: Emmor W., Charles R., Mrs. Esther Brainard, Ellen A., William, Homer and Otis. Mr. Silver and wife are earnest communicants of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Silver has ever been a pioneer in reform movements. He espoused the cause of abolition with all his might, and is now a zealous advocate of prohibition, probably being the oldest prohibition voter in the county. Jehu Snook, a wagon manufacturer of Salem, was born in Unity township, Columbiana Co., Ohio, September 6, 1832. His parents were John and Mary (Rupert) Snook. His grandfather was John Snook, a native of Frederick county, Md. He settled COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 233 in Unity township, on section 6, in 1807, where he redeemed a farm from the surrounding wilderness and passed the remainder of his days, dying September 23, 1833. His children were: Mrs. Polly Heck, Mrs. Eve Rupert, Mrs. Rebecca Rupert, Magdalena, John, Jacob, George, Catherine, Augustine, and Mrs. Mary Hoffman. Adam Rupert, father of Mary (Rupert) Snook, was a native of Cumberland county, Penn., a soldier of the revolution. The date of his settlement in Unity township was 1806. He lived on the farm which he had cleared and improved there up to his death. John, his son and father of Jehu, was reared in Unity township, where he was engaged in farming and wagon- making, and he also operated a saw-mill. In 1837 he removed to Trumbull county, Ohio, and resided there until 1859. At the latter date he took up his residence in Perry township, and died there October 19, 1872. His children were: Simeon, Mrs. Eliza Greenamyer, Benjamin, Mrs. Margaret Greenamyer, Mrs. Mary A. Foulk, Mrs. Magdalene Gaskill, Jehu, Mrs. Ann Graham, Catherine, and Adam J. John Snook, the principal of this sketch, was reared in Trumbull county, where his parents had taken up their abode when he was but five years of age. He learned the wagon-maker's trade with his father, and in 1859 removed to Perry township, and thence to Salem in 1865, where he has since conducted a wagon-neanufacturing business. He was married in 1862 to Nancy McFetrich, daughter of John and Martha (Anderson) McFetrich, of Trumbull county. He is a member of the I. 0. 0. F., and is a loyal democrat. Jacob G. Sorg, senior member of the firm of Sorg & Juergens, prominent tobacconists of Salem, is a Pennsylvanian by birth. He is the son of Jacob and Margaretta (Sindel) Sorg. The parents were born in Germany, emigirating to America about 1845. They immediately took up their abode in Allegheny City, Penn., and have since continued to reside there. It was in the latter city that Jacob G. Sorg, the subject of this mention, first saw the light of day, the date of his birth being November 15, 1860. After having acquired a good common schooling, Mr. Sorg learned the cigar-maker's trade, at which he worked as a journeyman from 1876 to 1886, a part of this time having been spent in Salem. March 29, 1886, he located permanently in Salem and formed a partnership with Otto C. Juergens, the firm name being Sorg & Juergens. They have come to be an important concern, and are among the most enterprising and progressive tobacco merchants of the city. Mr. Sorg took unto himself a wife, December 15, 1886, in the person of Miss Sadie E. Brumbaugh. They have two children: Margaretta and Lois. Mrs. Sorg is the daughter of Harvey and Margaret (Lee) Bumbaugh, residents of Salem, Ohio. Jonathan Stanley is one of seven children born to Jonathan 234 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. and Mary (Crew) Stanley, both natives of Hanover county, Va., who settled in what is now Perry township, in 1805. Having passed the first winter on the farm now owned by A. H. Phillips, they; in 1806, located on the land from which they reclaimed the farm since occupied by them and their children. The father died in 1852, and the mother in 1857. Their children were: Andrew, Fleming, Abraham, Mrs. Millie Johnson, James, John and Jonathan, all of whom are dead except Jonathan and Mrs. Johnson, the latter being a resident of Howard county, Ind. Jonathan was born on the homestead farm and has since remained there, boy and man. Upon the death of his father he succeeded to the property. Mr. Stanley has been thrice married, his first wife being Hannah, daughter of David and Elizabeth (Bennett) Miller, of Brownsville, Penn., by whom he had five children: Mrs. Elza S. Bousall, Mrs. Isabel Spear, Abram, and two others who died in youth. The second wife was Amelia F., daughter of Aaron L. and Phebe H. (Wing) Benedict, of Morrow county, Ohio, by whom he had one daughter, Mrs. Felicia A. Cope. The present Mrs. Stanley was Mrs. Ann (Bean) Earle, of Salem. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley are members of the Society \of Friends, and the former is a most earnest advocate of prohibition. J0hn Stanley, the grandfather of the above, was a son of Maddox Stanley, of Hanover county, Va., and James Crew, the maternal grandfather, was also a native of the same county and state. James P. Stewart, a leading tobacconist of Salem, is a native of Maryland, having been b0rn in Mount Savage, Allegheny county, that state; January 3, 1855. His father and mother were Henry P. and Catherine (Maus) Stewart. Mr. Stewart was reared and educated in Pittsburg, and there learned the cigar- makers' trade, afterward serving in the capacity of clerk in a tobacco store in that city. In 1882 he located in Salem and established a tobacco business and has since succeeded in building up a large and increasing trade. May 15, 1890, he espoused Isa N. Keener, daughter of Thomas Keener, of Beloit, Columbiana county, Ohio. Mr. Stewart is a member of K. of P., O. U. A. M., and is a staunch republican. Since his coming to Salem he has not only succeeded in establishing a good business, but has also made a name for uprightness in his every deal. Michael Stratton emigrated from Haddonfield, N. J., to Perry township, Columbiana county, Ohio, in 1810. He was a carpenter by trade, but cleared and improved a large farm, now owned by Joseph Lannon. He was a Quaker, and reared a large family of children in this faith. The children were; Josiah, Charles, Joseph, Daniel, Aar0n, Michael, George, Mrs. Elizabeth Dean, Mrs. Abigail Rood, and Mrs. Mary Barber. Charles came to Perry township with his father, and also cleared a farm from the surrounding wilderness. He died there at the COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 235 age of sixty-two. The farm is now owned by Frank Tabor. Charles married Hannah Mickle, who bore him the following children: Rhoda, James, Mrs. Martha Daniel and J. M. The latter, who is the principal of this biographical mention, was born in Perry township, July 2, 1827, and was reared on the homestead farm. He followed farming until 1865, when he embarked in the lumber business, in Salem, and has since continued in this. His wife was Rachel W. Bousall, a daughter of Edward and Rachel (Warrington) Bousall, whom he married in 1853. Martha D., who married Mr. James Jessup, is the issue of this union. Mr. Stratton is a member of the Orthodox Society of Friends, and is a man of enterprise and sterling integrity. For three years he was a republican member of the Salem city council, serving with wisdom and efficiency. He is still a staunch republican, and on the right side of all reforms. Prominent among the civil engineers and surveyors of Ohio, is Jehu B. Strawn of Salem, Columbiana county, Ohio. Mr. Strawn was born in Goshen township, Columbiana county (now Mahoning county), Ohio, March 26, 1836, the son 0f Abel and Hannah (Spencer) Strawn. The father was a native of Bucks county, Penn., where he was born, in "S00. In 1822 he settled in Goshen township, on a farm entered by his father, Daniel Strawn, which he cleared, it being then an unbroken wilderness. Upon this farm he resided until his death, in 1889, at the age of eighty-nine years. In connection with his farming he was engaged in the manufacture of brick for about fifteen years. His children were: John S., Daniel P., Matilda, Joseph, Mrs. Margaret Mead, Isaiah W., Jehu B., Charles D., Mrs. Mary H. Yengling, Mrs. Martha L. Burton, Thomas S., Abel J., The0dore and Mrs. Phedorah Bard, nine of whom are now living. Joseph, Matilda and Theodore died in early childhood, and Thomas at the age of eighteen years. Isaiah W. while serving his country in the late war as an officer in an Illinois company, was, with his regiment captured by the confederates at Holly Springs, Miss., and was afterward paroled and sent to Benton Barracks, Mo., where he soon died from the effects of a disease contracted in imprisonment. Jehu B. Strawn was educated at Mount Union college, and at the Academy of Science at Damascus. For ten years he was a teacher in the public schools of Salem, and for several years after his resignation as teacher was a member 0f the board of examiners of teachers for the Salem schools. In 1873, was app0inted county surveyor of Columbiana county. In Octbber, 1874, he was elected to that office, and again in 1877 and 1880, he being the only republican in Columbiana county for any county office who had been elected to a third term. Since that time he has devoted his attention to civil engineering, and as consulting engineer in the construction of water works and 236 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. sanitary work. He was one of the original founders of the Association of Surveyors and Civil Engineers for the state of Ohio, which was the first organization of the kind in the United States. He was a member of its executive committe in 1880-1, and was elected president in 1884, and served to 1885-6. Mr. Strawn has been a regular contributor to the proceedings of the association, and has made quite a reputation by his exceedingly clever lectures, am0ng which may be mentioned those delivered bef0re the lecture association on "Longevity," "The Nebular Theory of Creation," and " Philosophy of Civilization," and those before the Civil Engineers association in Columbus, on "The Variations of the Magnetic Needle," "Sanitary Engineering," and "Civil Engineering." Most of these lectures and papers have been published, and those upon civil engineering- and sanitary matters have had a wide circulation among the civil engineers of our country, by the published proceedings of the Ohio association. Mr. Strawn filled the office of city civil engineer of Salem for twenty-one years. March 4, 1861, he. married Jane Kirtlan. Carrie, Emma L. and Alice are the children born to them. Mr. Strawn is a prominent member of the Baptist church and Sunday- school. For many years he was secretary of the Baptist associati0n and Sunday-school convention, and delivered before these bodies addresses, antis read various papers upon Sunday-school work. Mr. Strawn believes in the formation rather than the reformation of character. He has been an earnest supporter and a liberal contributor to many good works, and has furnished numerous communications for the city papers upon vari0us subjects, as well as contributing numerous scientific articles for other papers. He is the author of a field book for surveyors and civil engineers. No name has been more prominently identified with the settlement and growth of the city of Salem than the name of Street. Louis Street, a descendent of this old and respected family, was born in Salem, April 2, 1833. His parents were Zadok and Sibyl (Tatum) Street. John, the father of Zadok, was a native of Salem, N. J., who emigrated to Ohio about 1802, sand settled at New Lisbon, Columbiana county, having made the journey in wagons. Soon after his arrival he purchased the land which is now in the vicinity of Main and Ellsworth streets and the west side of Lincoln avenue, in Salem. His father was Zadok Street, who came to Salem about 1804 and soon after, died there. John Street was one of the principal merchants 0f Salem during his lifetime, and also operated a large farm near the city. His wife was Ann Ogden, by whom he had three sons, all of whom grew t0 maturity; they were Zadok, the first white child born in Salem; Samuel and John. Zadok, the eldest son, lived in Salem all his life, and was also a prominent merchant. His death occurred in 1880, at the age of seventy-one years. COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 237 Sibyl (Tatum) Street, his wife, was a daughter of George and Beulah (Atkinson) Tatum, who settled in Goshen township, now Mahoning county, in 1831. Ten children were born of this union: Louis, George, John W., David, Mrs. Annie Reed, Samuel T., Joseph C., Sibyl T., Zadok H. and Charles, deceased. Louis was taught the mercantile business in his father's store. In 1857 he located in Indianapolis and was there engaged in business up to 1861, when he removed to Richmond, Ind., and remained there until 1866, at which time he was appointed by an English foreign missionary society as missionary to Madagascar. After a residence there of twelve years Mr. Street returned to his native country and after a residence of several years in Richmond and Indianapolis, he, in 1887, returned to Salem and has since remained there. In 1859 he married Sarah T. Fawcett, of Perry township, and has two children, E. L. and Charles F., both of whom were educated in England. Mr. Street is an orthodox Quaker, and a staunch prohibitionist. Peter Summers, a native of Maryland, and the paternal grandfather of the subject of this sketch, settled in Knox township, Columbiana county, Ohio, in 1802. He cleared a farm of 204 acres, and erected the first saw-mill in the township, and in 1804, built the first grist-mill near North Georgetown. It was erected on piles that are still standing. He reared a family of seven children: Peter, Mrs. Elizabeth Stickney, John, James, David, George and Mrs. Rachel Fox. The maternal grandfather of our subject was John Yeager, who came fr0m Reading, Penn. to Centre township, at an early date. Peter Summers was a miller by trade, and raised in Columbiana county from 1802 until 1840. He was the father of six children: Simon, Mrs. Elizabeth Reish, Mrs. Ann. Beatty, Lyman and Mrs. Sally Reish. Simon Summers, the principal of this biographical mention, was born in Knox township, October 22, 1830, son of Peter and Mary (Yeager) Summers. Here Simon lived until he had reached his sixteenth year, when he struck out for himself and located in Freedom, Portage county, Ohio. He learned the carpenter's trade and stayed there for six years, after which he returned to his native township and embarked in the grocery business, and later in the boot and shoe trade at Homeworth. Subsequently he kept a general store at Georgetown. Mr. Summers first located in Salem in 1856, being occupied there as a clerk in a general store for four years. He then became the proprietor of a hotel at Alliance, Ohio, but one year later returned to Salem, and in 1862, established a retail grocery business, in which he continued for five months. In August, 1862, Mr. Summers, with Captain Sturgeon, raised 106 men for Company H, One Hundred and Fifteenth Ohio volunteer infantry, and went to the front with the company, as first lieutenant. After eighteen months service he 238 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. was obliged to resign on account of disabilities. In 1864, he opened a boot and shoe store at Alliance, but subsequently returned to Knox township and engaged in the general merchandise business, being in this for six years. In 1870, he purchased a farm in Perry township, and one year later embarked in the dry goods business in Salem, in which he successfully continued for sixteen years. Since retiring from active business, Mr. Summers has been engaged in looking after his large real estate interests in Salem, and also in Summit county, Ohio. Miss Anna Fox became his wife in 1852, and has borne him the following named children: Mrs. Fannie DeWitt and Frank. Mr. Summers is a member of the G. A, R. and an ardent republican. Hon. Anthony W. Taylor, an efficient and prominent lawyer of Columbiana county, and at present the city solicitor of Salem, was born in Hanover township, December 2, 1861. The paternal grandfather was. Anthony Taylor, who was born in New Jersey, of English parentage. He was a pioneer of Perry township. but later removed to Hanover township, and lived there until his death. He was a moulder and wheel-wright by trade, and for a time carried on a plow factory at Albany, now Mahoning county, Ohio. Subsequently he operated a foundry and plow factory in New Garden, and this foundry is still in existence. His wife was Abigail Bishop, also a native of New Jersey, by whom he had the following named offspring: Mrs. Ann Valance, John W., Mrs. Hannah Rogers, Pierson W., Joel B., Mrs. Isabella Paxson, James, Charles, Ivin, Mrs. Abigail Kirk, Mrs. Rachel Cook and Anthony W. The latter was born in Columbiana c0unty, and was a moulder; he operated the old f0undry, at New Garden, for a time, and then managed a clothing store in the same place for James Graham. He died January it, 1864. His wife was a daughter of Jacob and Mary (Whitacre) Smith, early settlers of Hanover township. Her name was Clementine. This marriage was blessed by two children: Charles E. (who is pastor of the Christian church at Mentor, Ohio), and Anthony W. Anthony was educated in the common schools of Hanover township, and later in the Damascus academy. He began the study of his chosen profession in 1883 with John J. Hall, of Akron, Ohio. He entered the Cincinnati law school in the fall of 1884, and was graduated May 27, 1885, and was admitted to the Ohio bar, May 28th of same year. He began to practice in Salem with H. C. Jones, June 15, 1885, this partnership existing until April, 1886, since which time Mr. Taylor has had an office of his own. June 24, 1886, he married Alma L., daughter of Hiram and Mary (Kepner) Baker, of Hanover, and they have two children, Paul R. and William C. Mr. Taylor served as mayor of Salem for two terms, and was elected city solicitor in 1890. He is an influential champion of the democratic party. COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 239 James H. Teegarden, the leading carriage manufacturer of Salem, is a Pennsylvanian, having been born in Green county, that state, November 24, 1857. His father and mother are b0th natives of green county, also. Their names are Thomas F. and Mary J. (Lindsey) Teegarden. The father is a carpenter by trade. He settled in Salem in 1858, residing there up to 1875, when he changed his residence to Canton, Ohio. James Teegarden located in Salem in 1862. Having obtained a good public school education, he apprenticed himself to H. Judd & Company, with whom he learned the carriage makers' trade. He worked for them as a journeyman for seven years. From 1874 to 1875, he kept a wholesale and retail tobacco store in Salem, but in 1877 resumed his trade and in 1879, established a carriage factory at Steubenville, Ohio, which he successfully conducted until the fall of 1885, when he purchased the carriage works of H. Judd & Company. This is the oldest established carriage business in Salem. Mr. Teegarden is turning out some very fine work from his factory, which insures him a greater trade for the future, although he now does a very large business. In 1880, he married Miss Laura M. Walton. Mrs. Teegarden is the daughter of Aaron B. and Rebecca J. Walton, of Salem, Lois J. and Lindsey W. are the children that have come to brighten their home. Mr. Teegarden is a member of the Presbyterian church, of the F. & A. M. and also of the I. 0. 0. F. He votes the republican ticket. Joseph R. Thomas, secretary of the Salem Wire Nail company, is the s0n of Joseph G. and Nancy J. (Fife) Thomas. Joseph G. Thomas was the son of John W. and Sarah (Garret- son) Thomas. John was an early settler of Salem, and was prominently identified with its growth and development. He was a veterinary surgeon and also carried on a farm. Kersey, Joseph G., Oliver, Mrs. Rebecca Greiner, Eleanor, and Isaac G., were his children: Joseph G. Thomas was a native of Salem and a life-long resident. He was engaged in the general merchandise business and also in wool buying for many years. Later in life he entered the banking field. His death occurred January 4, 1864, and was a public calamity. He was the father of six children: Mrs. Sarah V. Kole, Mrs. Anna M. Clizbie, John W., Mrs. Clara B. Ambler, Mrs. Lizzie L. Imhoff and Joseph R. Joseph R. Thomas was born in Salem, January 12, 1862. He obtained a good education in the Salem schools and began his business career as a clerk in the Victor Stove works, in 1881, remaining in that capacity for four years. In 1885 Mr. Thomas became interested in the Salem Wire Nail company, and for over a year thereafter was their head bookkeeper. His ability and enterprise were rewarded at this time by his appointment to the secretaryship of this large concern. Few men achieve such suc- 240 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. cess so early in life, and when they do it is ample proof of their industry and integrity. Mr. Thomas married Miss Effie Hampson, July 5, 1889. Mrs. Thomas is the daughter of Robert V. and Elizabeth (Beatty) Hampson, prominent residents of Salem. Mr. Thomas is a republican. Joseph W. Thompson was born in Middleton township, Columbiana county, Ohio, December 23, 1833. His boyhood was passed ins Columbiana and Stark counties. In 1851 he l0cated at Salem and learned the machinist's trade there in the shop of Samuel C. Taylor, serving an apprenticeship of three years. After fully mastering the details of his trade, Mr. Thompson, was employed by Sharps, Davis and Bousall, and has remained with the concern ever since. It was merged into the Buckeye Engine Co., and he continued to work as a machinist for some time. Subsequently he was made mechanical and designing engineer, and is the inventor and patentee of the automatic cutoff engine manufactured by the Buckeye company. Mr. Thom pson married Miss Hannah A., daughter of James W. and Mary (Bowker) Leach, of Salem, in 1860, and is the father of three children: Homer W., M: D., Charles L. and Leona N. He served nine months during the civil war as a member of the Nineteenth Ohio volunteer infantry, and was discharged on account of disability. Joseph Thompson, the paternal grandfather of the above, was a native of Loudon county, Va. He early settled on land in Middleton township, where he lived and died. He reared a large family of children, among them being Farlin, who was a farmer and blacksmith. Farlin removed to Stark county, Ohio, in 1849, but later returned to Columbiana county, where he passed the remainder of his life. He married Pleasy Reeder. They were the parents of the following named children: Israel, Mrs. Hannah Thomas; Mrs. Zilpah Barnaby, Mrs. Amze McClain, Mrs. Zelda Randolph, Mrs. Salina Thomas and Joseph W. Homer W. Thompson, M. D., a homeopathic physician and eye and ear specialist of Salem, was born in Salem, December 8, 1859. His parents were Joseph W. and Hannah A. (Leach) Thompson. Doctor Thompson received his preliminary scholastic training in the schools of his native city. In 1882, he began the study of medicine with Dr. Newton Anthony, of Salem, and entered the Pulte Homeopathic Medical college at Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1884, and was graduated there from in 1886. In 1885, he began the practice of his profession in Salem, and has thus far made an exceptional record as a physician. In 1889, Dr. Thompson took a post-graduate course of training in Pulte Medical college, of Cincinnati, during which he paid especial attenti0n to diseases of the human eye and ear and operative surgery, and is now making specialties of those branches in his practice. If COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 241 life and health be spared him, he doubtless has a brilliant career before him. Dr. Thompson was married May 15, 1881, to Miss Kate Anglemyer, of Salem, and one daughter has come to bless their home, named Leora. Mrs. Thompson is the daughter of Joseph and Catherine Anglemyer, of Salem. Dr. Thompson is a member of the Hahnemann medical society 0f Pulte Medical college, and also of the Philadelphos society of the same college, and holds a dipl0ma from both organizations. He is a republican. Conrad Thumm, of the well-known boot and shoe firm of Thumm & Koenreich, of Salem, is a German by birth, having come into this world on the 20th of September, 1855, in Altenburg county of Tuebinger, kingdom of Wurtemburg. He is the son of John M. and Barbara (Zeeb) Thumm. Mr. Thumm was educated in his native land, and there began an apprenticeship to the shoemaker's trade, which he finished after coming to America, in 1872. He first located at Warren, Ohio, where he worked as a shoemaker for four years; later settled in Petersburg, Mahoning county, and remained there eight years. In 1885 he took up his residence in Salem, and June 3rd of that year embarked in the boot and shoe business with S. R. K0enrick, and this firm has since built up a very fine trade, having gained an enviable reputation for enterprise and integrity. Mr. Thumm was married, April 26, 1885, to Josephine Schaeffer, daughter of John and Mena (Crouse) Schaeffer, of Green township, Mahoning county, Ohio. Their children are Tamar and Celia. Mr. Thumm is a member of the Lutheran church, and is an ardent democrat. Hill Tolerton is one of Columbiana county's leading agriculturists. He was born in Perry township, January 14, 1812, and has since lived there, having been educated in the pioneer schools of that township. Early in life he chose farming as the vocation best suiting his talents, and the success which he has made fully attests the wisdom of his choice. Since 1846 he has owned and operated the farm on which he now resides. Part of this property he cleared from wild land himself. He married Miss Lucy M. Warner, November 22, 1836. Mrs. Tolerton was a daughter of Elihu and Mary (Ramsey) Warner, of Canfield, Ohio. Their children are: James J. Mrs. Fannie McCleary, Oscar 0., Hill A. and Elihu. Hill A.. was born May 31, 1847, and now lives on the homestead farm. December 14, 1875, he married Flora, daughter of William Johnson, of Iowa, by whom he has had the following named children: William W., Charles E., Earl and Lucy F. Mr. Tolerton is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and is a staunch democrat. James and Frances (Douglass) Tolerton, the parents of the above, were both natives of county Down, Ireland, and emigrated to America in 1809, landing at Philadelphia. In 1811 16—A. 242 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. they settled in Salem, where the father taught school for six years. He then purchased a farm in what is now Perry t0wnship. Subsequently he removed to Knox township, and lived there for several years. He then returned to Salem, and passed the remainder of his days there, dying at the age of ninety-three years, in 1871. He was a straightforward, impetuous man. At the division of the Society of Friends he went with the Hick- sites, and was known as their " fighting man." His four children were: Alexander, a physician of Columbiana county, who practiced for twenty years, and died in his native county; Robert, deceased, a life-long resident of Columbiana county; Hill, and Mrs. Ann Turner. James D. Tolerton was born in Perry township, Columbiana county, Ohio, in May, 1843, the son of Robert and Zilpha R. (Gaskill) Tolerton. The paternal grandfather was James Tolerton, a sketch of whom will be found in another place in this book. Robert, the son of James, and father of James D., cleared a part 0f the farm now occupied by Mrs. A. H. Phillips, his daughter. Subsequently he removed to Salem and engaged in the real estate business there until his death, September 10, 1886. He had three children: Israel G., of Alliance, Ohio; Mrs. Frances M. Phillips and James D. The latter received his scholastic training in his native town, and early chose farming as his business in life, and in addition t0 this he deals in real estate and operates a stone quarry. He has built over thirty houses in the city of Salem, many of which he still owns. His marriage to Hannah L. Conkle was solemnized September 26, 1867. Mrs. Tolerton is the daughter of Samuel and Sarah (Stockdale) Conkle, of Perry township. This marriage has resulted in the birth of two daughters: Sarah E. and Zilpha R. Mr. Tolerton is a member of the F. & A. M., R. A. M. and K. T., and is an ardent republican. Israel Gaskill, the maternal grand father of the above, was a native of New Jersey, who came to Salem in pioneer days, being one of the first settlers in this region. He laid out a large tract of land now within the city limits, and became one of the most active men in the community. He was a devoted member of the Society of Friends, and gave them a very valuable portion of his property. The Tolerton family and its connections, have ever been one of the most potent advancers of Salem's prosperity. Robert Tolerton especially was noted for his public spirit, and to him belongs a great share of the credit for bringing many of the factories and industries to this now important city. James C. Trotter, an extensive agriculturist and coal miner, of Perry township, was born in Liberty township, Trumbull county, Ohio, August 9, 1827. His father was Matthew Trotter, a native of Lancaster county, Penn., and was one of the earliest pioneers COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 243 of Liberty township, where he improved a farm of 100 acres, and lived and died there, having reached his eighty-second year. His wife was Jane Baird Trotter, who was also a native of Lancaster county, Penn., and a woman fitted in every way to be the wife of a fearless pioneer. James C. Trotter, the subject of this' sketch, was educated in his native town. When sixteen yars of age he left home and began life on his own account. His first experience was had while working on a farm in Deerfield, Portage county, Ohio, for $6 a month. From here he went to Stark ,county and learned the millwright trade. After working for two 'years in this trade he went to Brookfield, Penn., and there mastered the details of the carriage-maker's trade. He worked at this for nine years in various places, finally returning to Liberty. After operating a shop of his own at Deerfield for six years, Mr. Trotter purchased a saw- and grist-mill, known as the Wright mills, and conducted them for seven years. In 1855 he located in Goshen township and established a saw-mill there, operating this for eight years. At the expiration of this time he settled in Perry township, where, with the exception of two years spent in the lumber business in Warren county, Ohio, he has since resided. Mr. Trotter 0wns and operates a fine farm, and has coal mines with an annual production of 6,600 tons. His marriage to Eliza Wright was solemnized August 16, 1848, and has resulted in the birth of six children: John, Henry, Mrs. Mary Barnes, Frank, William L. and Mrs. Jennie Wilson. Mr. Trotter is an ardent supporter of the republican party, and is one of the most substantial and respected business men in the county. Frank Trotter is one of the enterprising young merchants of Salem. He was born in Goshen township, Mahoning county, Ohio, February 28, 1858, and is the son of James C. and Eliza (Wright) Trotter. When Mr. Trotter was but two years of age his parents moved to Perry township, and here it was that he received his schooling and passed his boyhood. His education was obtained in the public schools, and later at the Friends school, in Salem. In August 1880 he entered the employ of Carr & Tescher, as a clerk, and served them faithfully in that capacity for more than three years. In February, 1885, he embarked in the grocery business with his brother-in-law, Mr. H. S. Wilson, under the firm name of Trotter & Wilson. Two years later this house added the meat business to their grocery, and have since done a large and increasing business, being one of the most extended concerns in this line in the county. Mr. Henry Trotter, his brother, was admitted to the firm in April, 1887, and the style of the firm name has been changed to Trotter & Wilson. Mr. Trotter married Jessie E. Shanks, August 2, 1885, and is the father of one child named Fred. Mrs. Trotter is the daughter of Samuel L. and Helen (Gardner) Shanks, resi 244 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. dents of Salem. Mr. Trotter is a member of the I. 0. 0. F., and is a staunch champion of the policy of the republican party. Henry Trotter, of the firm of Trotter & Wilson, first saw the light of day at Deerfield, Portage county, Ohio, March 6, 1853. His parents were James C. and Eliza (Wright) Trotter. Having acquired a good education in the public schools of Salem, he entered active life as a tiller of the soil. For ten years he managed the J. T, Brooks farm in Perry township, and helped to erect the principal buildings thereon. April 6, 1887, he became a member of the firm of Trotter & Wilson, which house has since become one of the leading grocery and meat markets in the city. March 4, 1875, he was joined in marriage to Miss Mary J. Rhodes, by whom he had two children; Charlie C. and Anna. Mrs. Trotter is the daughter of George Rhodes, a resident of Green township, Mahoning county, Ohio. Mr. Trotter is an ardent republican. Both as a farmer and as a business man, Mr. Trotter has given ample proof 0f possessing much ability and enterprise. It is certain that his comparatively short residence in Salem, has been marked by progressiveness in business, and above all, by integrity in all his dealings. John R. Vernon is one of the prominent citizens of Columbiana county, and is well known throughout the state of Ohio, on account of his intimate connection with the business interests of the community at large. Mr. Vernon was born in Salem town-. ship, January 14, 1842. His parents were Thomas and Matilda "(Richards) Vernon. The first American Vernon was Thomas, who emigrated t0 America from Chester, England, in the good ship John and Sarah, with William Penn, in 1682. He settled in Delaware county, Penn., or rather what is now Delaware county. George and Ann Vernon, the grand-parents of our subject, came to Columbiana county in 1831, and at that time settled in Salem township. George was the son of James, who was the son of Mordecai, who was the son of Th0mas, the founder of the American branch of the Vernon family. George Vernon's children were: James, George, Mrs. Margaret Davis, Mrs. Lydia Entrikin, Mrs. Anna Boyles and Thomas. Thomas was a farmer, and spent his early life in Salem township. In 1850 he bought a farm near Salem, and lived on it until 1884, when he removed to Salem, and lived there until his death in 1887. He was an active member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and a loyal citizen. John R., son of the above at the age of twenty, after having obtained a fair education, became a clerk in a. drug store. After three years of this work, he formed a partnership with E. A. Lease, and was engaged in business with him for two years, when, on account of ill health, he was compelled to abandon it for the time.. He then purchased the Salem journal, which he managed for five years, greatly improving it both in finances and COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 245 as a reliable newspaper. He then conducted a local insurance agency up to 1876, when, with M. R. Robinson, he organized the Ohio Mutual Insurance company, of which he has been secretary and treasurer ever since. This company does a very large and satisfactory business throughout the state, which is largely due to the ability and perseverance of its efficient secretary. In 1865, Mr. Vernon married Mary, daughter of Andrew and Barbara (Pow) Flick, by whom he has had three children: Harriet, Thomas and Nellie. Mr. Vernon is a member of the Methodist Episcopal fchurch, and also of the F. & A. M., R. A. M., K. T. and I. 0. 0. F. His political faith is decidedly republican. Although giving the insurance business his best time and energies, he has a large interest in the Salem Publishing company, of which he is president, and directs the course to a large degree of the daily and weekly editions of the Republican Era. He is also identified with a number of lo cal organizations, which have for their aim the welfare of the city and social enjoyment. Altogether Mr. Vernon is a very busy man, all his time being fully occupied. He has a happy home, with beautiful surroundings, on Lincoln avenue, and is apparently at peace with the world, enjoying life to a large degree. John C. Walker, M. D., was born in the city of Philadelphia, Penn., in 1853. His parents, Alexander and Hannah (Loop) Walker, who were of German descent, came to Salem township, Columbiana county, Ohio, in the year 1858. At the time of this removal John was but five years of age, so that his education was obtained in Columbiana county. In 1874, having decided that his talents were best adapted to the medical profession, he began the study of medicine at the Eclectic medical institute, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and was graduated therefrom in 1881. He began the practice of his profession in the same year at Springfield, Mahoning county, Ohio, and later in Salem township. In 1886 Dr. Walker located in Salem, where he remained until 189o, when he took charge of the Eclectic medical institute of Niles, Trumbull county, Ohio, where he has located permanently. They have patients from all over the United States. Dr. Walker has been quite successful in his practice, and has taken rank as one of the rising and most successful practitioners of his state. In politics he is an independent. Thomas J. Walton was born in Goshen township, Columbiana Co., Ohio, January 29, 1835, the son of Daniel and Susan (Boswell) Walton, natives of Philadelphia, who settled in Goshen township about 1830, where the father was engaged in farming for ten years, after which he removed to Salem and embarked in the furniture business, and later in the hardware trade, continuing in the latter until his death, at the age of seventy-nine years, October 27, 1872. He was a prominent member of the Baptist   246 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY.   church and a loyal citizen. He left the following named children: Mrs. Margaret Kean, Mrs. Sarah Umstead, Mrs. Elizabeth Gaskill, William, Daniel, Mrs. Elvira Fife, Emmor W. Thomas J., and Mrs. Susan Leland. When five years of age, Mr. Walton's father removed to Salem, and he there received his schooling, and later learned the printer's trade at Ravenna, in the office of the Portage County Whig. He afterward learned telegraphy, and was in the employ of the Pennsylvania railroad for two years. April 24, 1861, he enlisted in Company A, Nineteenth Ohio volunteer infantry, was made first sergeant May II, of the same year. After three month's service he re-enlisted in Company D, Nineteenth Ohio volunteer infantry, September 10, 1861, and February 5, was made first lieutenant and regiment quartermaster. He was mustered out at Huntsville, Ala., February 15, 1865, after having given four of the best years of his life to his country. He was a brave soldier, than which no greater praise can be given any patriot.. After his return from the army, Mr. Walton went to the oil country, but soon returned to Salem, and in April, 1866, established a label printing-house in company with J. D. Seaton. In 1873, Mr. Walton purchased his partner's share in the business, and has since operated it alone. He is also a member of the firm of Kerr, Walton & Co., general manufacturers. Isabella D., daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Wilson) Smith, became his wife. Mrs. Clara B. Wideman and Mrs. Susan M. Palmer were the issue of this marriage. Mrs. Walton died while still a young woman, and in due course of time he married Olivia Ney, daughter of Dr. Jacob and Mary E. (Bowman) Ney. The children of this union are: George S. and Thomas J., Jr. Mr. Walton is a member of the G. A. R. F. & A. M., is a Royal Arch Mason, Salem Commandery 42, R., T., and is a tariff reform democrat.   Lovern B. Webb is a native of Ohio, having first seen the light in Green township, Mahoning county, Ohio, January 7, 1827, the son of James and Keziah (Bowman) Webb. John Webb, who was the grandfather of our subject, removed with a family of seven children from Harford county, Maryland, in 1805, to what is now Perry township and settled on section 30, on the farm now owned by William Dunn. This place he cleared and improved and in the fullness of time died there. Thomas, James, John, Ann, Richard, Elizabeth, Mary, Abraham, Isaac and Nancy were his children. Philip Bowman, the maternal grandfather, was born in Fayette county, Penn., and afterward became a pioneer settler of Green township, Mahoning county, Ohio. , James Webb entered the southern half of section 5 at an early day. Having cleared a farm here he subsequently removed to a farm in Green township, and later settled in Salem, where he died. His nine children were: Mrs. Elizabeth Glass, Joshua,   COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 247   Mrs. Emily Haines, Calvin, Mrs. Amanda Joyce, Albert, Jason, Lovern B., and Mrs. Samantha Lewis. Mr. L. B. Webb received his education in the common schools of Green township, and on attaining his majority engaged in farming in his native township, where he remained up to 186o, when he located in Perry township and has since operated a farm there, and at one time conducted a nursery in the same place. June 8, 1854, he married Sarah A. Hyatt, daughter of Seth and Susan (Doron) Hyatt, of Berlin, Mahoning county, Ohio. Their children are: Lanphear, Mrs. George Pow, deceased; Clark, Mrs. Alice Young and Charlie. Mr. Webb and family are members of the Disciples church. He has filled several offices in Perry township and is a republican of influence.   Henry S. Wilson, of the firm of Trotter & Wilson, leading grocers of Salem, was born at Briar Hill, Mahoning county, Ohio, January 1, 186o, the son of James and Grace (Seymour) Wilson. Mr. Wilson is descended from Mahoning county pioneers on both sides of the house. His father, who was also a native of Briar Hill, was early in life engaged in farming, but later conducted the stone quarries on the Governor Tod farm, for many years. Henry S. Wilson was educated in the schools at Briar Hill, and also in the Youngstown public schools. His first experience in the business world was had while he was engaged in the ice business at Youngstown, Ohio. He entered this business with his brother, C. D. Wilson, in 1872, and continued in the same until 1884, when he sold his interest to his brother and removed to Salem. January 1, 1885, he embarked in the grocery business with Frank Trotter, and this firm is still in existence, By honesty and business ability this house has come to be one of the most extensive concerns in that part of the state, and has a trade which is constantly increasing. Henry Trotter became a partner in 1887, and the firm has added to their other business that of a meat market. Mr. Wilson took unto himself a wife, March 31, 1885, in the person of Miss Jennie Trotter, the daughter of James C. and Eliza (Wright) Trotter, of Perry township. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson have one child, a daughter, named Marguerite. Mr. Wilson is a member of the K. of P., and is also a staunch supporter of the principles of the republican party. He is recognized as one of the ablest business men of Salem, despite the fact that he is still a young man.   Uriah Wilson was for over forty years a conspicuous man in the town of Salem. He was born in Beaver, Penn., November 6, 1815, third son of Isaac and Sarah (Given) Wilson. Isaac Wilson was one of Salem's earliest and most successful merchants, and Uriah Wilson succeeded to the business in later years. He was educated at Jefferson college, Cannonsburgh, Penn., where he graduated with credit. He studied for the legal profession in   248 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY.   Canfield, Ohio, was admitted to the bar, but never devoted himself to practice. He married Julia A. Webb, September 10, 1845, and two daughters were born to them. The later years of his life were employed in an extensive and successful lumber business throughout the northwestern states, with Toledo as his business center. During his entire life he entered warmly into the political field, and was an ardent and unswerving democrat, influential with his party which he represented at the conventions, nominating Seymour and Greeley for president. His upright life of sterling integrity, honest purpo e, christian faith and moral worth was terminated by his sudden death at Toledo, Ohio, August 17, 1874, in the fifty-ninth year of his age.   Edmund Whildey was born in Philadelphia, Penn., April 14, 1837, the son of Edmund and Susanna (Harper) Whildey. His. boyhood was passed in Philadelphia, where he received his eduucation in the schools of that city. For four years he served an apprenticeship to the iron moulders trade, after which he was employed as a journeyman for nine years. In 1872 he embarked in the manufacture of the Corliss stationary engine, with other parties, under the firm name of Wetherill, Keesey & Whildey. This partnership existed but six months, the business was then continued by Wetherill, Whildey & Co. for two years. Mr. Whildey subsequently operated a bakery and confectionery establishment at Chester, Penn., for five years. After having been in the employ of John Roach, the noted shipbuilder, for nearly a year he removed to Salem in 1878, where he became the manager of the foundry department of the Buckeye Engine company, remaining with them for twelve years. Since that time Mr. Whildey has been identified with the Salem Electric Railway company, as. stockholder, constructor and superintendent. November 3, 1864, Sarah, daughter of William H. and Martha (Noden) Brooks, of Chester, Penn., became his wife, and has borne him two children: William H. and Edna. Mr. Whildey served four months in the late war in Company C, Nineteenth Pennsylvania volunteers. He is a member of the F. & A. M., R. A. M., K. T. and Mystic Shrine. Politically he is an independent.   One of the representative citizens of Perry township is Dr. John C. Whinnery, who was born in Butler township, Columbiana county, Ohio, April r, 1816. Dr. Whinnery is a son of James and Sarah (Carroll) Whinnery, the former of whom was a son of William and Abigail (McMillan) Whinnery, both natives of York county, Penn. William was the son of Robert, a native of the north of Ireland, and was one of three brothers who sought a home in America. They settled in York county, Penn., where William married an Irish woman who had worked to pay her passage to this country. Their son, William, was a pioneer of Butler township, Columbiana county, where he grubbed out a   COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 249   farm and passed the remainder of his life. He was a member of the Society of Friends, and reared a large family of children, named as follows: Robert, John, Thomas, William, James, George, Mrs. Jane. Burson, Zimri, Mrs. Sarah Coneley and Mrs. Abigail Pettitt. James was born March 10, 1787, and removed with his parents to Butler township. He was a farmer and cleared a large farm in Butler township, where he died. His wife was a daughter of Edward and Elizabeth (Murray) Carroll, who were pioneers of Liverpool township and also of Hanover township. They were natives of Ireland. By this wife he had thirteen children: Elizabeth, William, Joseph, Zimri, John C., Thomas, James, Edward, Mrs. Elza McClain, Mrs. Abigail Bosworth, Elwood, Newton, Sally'and Isabel. Until sixteen years of age Dr. Whinnery lived with his grandfather Carroll, in Hanover township, but at this time he went to live with his father, and helped him clear his farm and make the brick for the family residence, which is still standing. In 1835 he located in Salem, where he was apprenticed to the hatter's trade, and afterward engaged in the business until 1847. During this time he had been studying medicine and dentistry and in 1852 was graduated from the Cincinnati dental college. In 1849 Dr. Whinnery began the practice of his profession in Salem, and was actively engaged until 1887, since which time he has led a retired life. For forty years he has been interested in agriculture in Perry township and has occupied the farm on which he now resides, since 1867. March 20, 1839, Harriet, daughter of Isaac and Sarah (Stelford) Burson, of Green county, Penn., became his wife, and nine children are the issue of this marriage: Mrs. Mary B. Lease, Ophelia, Joseph, Abbie, Mrs. Gertrude Richards, Dora, James Carroll, Cassius and Mrs. Olivia Nixon. Dr. Whinnery is a member of the Hicksite Society of Friends. For twelve years he was a member of the board of directors of schools, and was the president for one term of the Ohio dental association. Politically he is an independent.   James M. Woodruff, of the firm of J. Woodruff & Sons, prominent manufacturers of Salem, was born in the latter city, May 3, 1846, his parents being James and Sarah Ann Woodruff. While engaged in learning the moulder's trade in his father's foundry the war of the rebellion broke out, and Mr. Woodruff enlisted in Company D, Eighty-fourth Ohio volunteer infantry, in May, 1862. Having been honorably discharged after four months' service he re-enlisted in July, 1863, in Company E, Second Ohio cavalry, participating in the following engagements: Cedar Creek, Winchester, Sheridan's raid through the Shenandoah valley, City Point to Richmond, and many other notable battles and raids. In September, 1865 he received his honorable discharge from the service, and at once returned to his home in Salem.   250 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY.   In 1867, Mr. Woodruff, together with his brother, J. S., purchased the livery stable of Henry Shaffer, which he conducted for one year, after which he became a member of the firm of Snyder, Woodruff & Co. In May, 1870, Mr. Snyder's interest was purchased, and the firm became J. Woodruff & Sons. January 1, 1879 the business was incorporated under the same name which now exists, Mr. Woodruff being secretary and treasurer of the same. He was married, October 13, 1870, to Miss Lizzie, daughter of Taylor and Mary L. (Lear) Bayne, of Salem. Their one child is Maude. Mr. Woodruff for six years has been a representative of the republican party in the Salem city council.