(RETURN TO THE TITLE PAGE) COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 267 UNITY TOWNSHIP. Thomas Atchison, a member of the firm of Atchison Brothers, is one of East Palestine's most promising young business men. He was born in Schuylkill county, Penn., August 24, 1855, being one of eleven children born to William and Eliza Atchison. William was born in Northumberland county, England, January 29, 1831. Upon reaching the age of twenty-one years he came to the United States, where he sought a broader field for his life work. After residing in Pennsylvania for two years he returned to the land of his nativity, where he was married. After his marriage he returned to Pennsylvania, and in 1875 removed to Ohio, where he engaged in the mercantile business up to the time of his death, in 1888, his life having been brought to an end by a railroad accident. His wife resides with her son in East Palestine. Thomas, the subject of this biographical mention, has lived in East Palestine the greater part of his life. His younger days were spent in working in the mines and going to school. At the time of his father's embarking in business Thomas was taken into the firm, and at the time of his father's death he assumed charge of the same in company with a brother. In 1882 he was married to Belle Sutherin, daughter of John and Ann Sutherin. This marriage has resulted in the birth of the following children: Eliza, John, Sarah, and Willie, who is now dead. Mr. and Mrs. Atchison are valued members of the Methodist Episcopal church, the former being a trustee of the same. He is also a member of the East Palestine• lodge, No. 417, F. & A. M. Judging from the past, his future business career augurs well. William C. Baker, now deceased, was one of the best known and most highly respected men in Unity township. His parents were Richard and Orpha Baker, who came to Ohio from Virginia early in the present century, and settled in Elk Run township, Columbiana county, about the year 1815. When about 268 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. three years of age William went to live with an aunt, his father having died. He remained with his aunt until he reached the years of manhood, and was given good educational advantages.. In 186o he married Miss Tracy J. Beans, the offspring of Thomas C. and Susanna Beans. Thomas was born in Maryland, and died in Columbiana county, Ohio, about 1863. His wife, whose maiden name was Susanna Morgan, was born in Virginia, and died in 1884. Mr. and Mrs. Baker had five children: Effie, wife of Scott Ripley, of Colorado; Orpha C., the wife of Walter Sheets; Noble G., who has charge of the home "farm; Morgan W., a resident of Colorado, and Moss A., who lives at home with his mother. Mr. Baker met his death in 1885, by falling on a stone while working around his barn. He was a consistent member of the Disciples church, as is also his wife. His widow has a beautiful home in Unity township, and aside from the loss of her husband is free from care. This man's death was a blow to the whole community, for he could illy be spared from its midst. Jacob and Anna Book had ten children, named as follows: Nathan, Levi, F., deceased; Eli, Jemima, wife of Amzi Connear; Anna and Mary, (twins, deceased) ; Thomas, Michael, Aaron, deceased; and John R. Michael served in the One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Pennsylvania volunteer infantry in the late war. He was seventeen years old when he entered and had been out but fifteen days when he participated in a very severe battle. Levi F. was a confederate soldier. Having deserted from the army, in the endeavor to make his way north, he was taken sick and died at Memphis, Tenn. Jacob Book was born in Lawrence county, Penn., about the year 1787, and died in 1878. His wife, whose maiden name was Anna Hazen, was born in the same county about the year 1802, and died in 1871. They were faithful Baptists. Jacob served for seventeen years as constable of the township. His large farm of 200 acres was cleared by himself and boys, it having been wild land when he entered it. John R. Book was born in Lawrence county, Penn., in 1849. He received a fair education and then learned the butchers' trade. The first independent start he made in business was to rent his father's farm, which he operated for three years, during which time he managed to save quite a sum of money. At the expiration of the three years, he removed to East Palestine, and in 1874, purchased a hotel property, for which he paid $3,125. At the start he paid $725 down, and by 1879 had the balance canceled, and enough money to build a large brick hotel on the same ground. After four years, he traded this property for another hotel, the old house having become too small to accommodate his increasing custom. He still operates this house, which is one of the finest hotels in that portion of the state, it being valued at COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 269 about $30,000. Besides this valuable property, Mr. Book has about $4,000 worth of stock in the State Line pottery. August 15, 1875, he espoused Miss Elizabeth Wolf, daughter of Henry and Sarah Wolf. To this union one child has been born, Cycle, born December 30, 1881. He is a remarkably bright boy and bids fair to make his mark in the world. Robert N. Chamberlin, one of the most prominent business men of East Palestine, Ohio, was born January 5, 1860, the son of John T. and Sarah Chamberlin. Maud A. the wife of Sam- uel J. Lowry, a merchant of East Palestine; A., E., Sarah R. Fannie and Carrie, were the children born to John T. and Narcissus Chamberlin, he having married a second time. John was born in 1832, his parents being Dr. Robert and Rebecca C. (Taggart) Chamberlin. Robert was born in Pennsylvania and came to Ohio with his parents. Rebecca Taggart was born in 1810, in Columbiana county, Ohio. The house where she was born is still standing. She lives at East Palestine, having reached the ripe age of eighty-one years. John T. Chamberlin was prominently identified with the growth of Columbiana county. For many years he was engaged in the real estate business at East Palestine, and at the time of his death was also engaged in the lumber business. He started life a poor boy, but by energy and great business tact, made a success. He was a man of undoubted integrity and ability. He was one of the most prominent members of the republican party in that portion of the state, and for ten years was a member of the East Palestine council. He was a ruling elder of the Presbyterian church, and a charitable, progressive man, having done more toward the advancement of the interests of the city than almost any other one man. His death occurred October 10, 1877, and was a public calamity. Robert N. Chamberlin has been a life long resident of East Palestine. His early youth was spent in acquiring an education and in his father's employ. When twenty-one years of age he embarked in the furniture business, and has since continued in that trade, having met with much success. He is also quite extensively interested in one of the largest potteries in the vicinity of East Palestine. July 13, 1887, his marriage to Miss Jennie Luther was solemnized. Mrs. Chamberlin is the daughter of John and Anne Luther, residents of East Palestine, but natives of England. In 1888, Mr. Luther was a member of the National republican convention which met at Chicago, having been elected to represent 'the eighteenth congressional district, he is also a member of the republican central committee and of the executive committee. He is one of the leading citizens of the county, and an intelligent, energetic man. Himself and wife are communicants of the Methodist Episcopal church. Ten children were born to Nathan and Jane Cope, named as 270 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. follows: Byron, Mrs. Melinda Kinnear, Mrs. Louisa Gray, Joseph W., John D., M. D., Allen, Samuel F., Charles, deceased; Mrs. Emma Dildine and Mrs. Mary E. Phillips. Nathan Cope was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, in 1817, on the-farm which his grandfather bought from the government in 1810. He passed his life on the farm, and was a celebrated fruit grower, having invented a process of preserving fruit which is used by almost all fruit dealers at this time. He died in 1878. His wife was Jane Hole, a daughter of Nathan and Sarah Hole. She was born in 1824, and is now living at New Waterford. Nathan Cope and wife were members of the Society of Friends by birthright. Joseph W. Cope, the subject of this sketch, was born in 1849, in Columbiana county, Ohio. His boyhood was passed on the farm, and he was given a good education, having been graduated from Mount Union College. In 1875 he was married to Miss Clara Denton, daughter of Hiram and Margaret Denton. Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Denton, three of the sons being now engaged in the practice of law in Indiana. Hiram Denton died in 1873, and his wife in 1886. To Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cope three children were born; Sidney N., born in April, 1878; Frank T., born in April, 1884, and an infant now deceased. For two terms Joseph Cope has served as a justice of the peace. He is engaged in a large fruit business, owning a fine fruit farm in Fairfield township, and a large fruit house at New Waterford. Samuel M. Eaton was one of four children born into the home of James and Nancy Eaton, the others being: Mrs. Sarah A. Laughlin (deceased) , Mrs. Elizabeth Beight, and James (deceased). The father was born in Washington county, Penn., about the year 1809. He learned the cooper's trade, and worked at it for about ten years. In the year 1821 he removed to Ohio with his parents, who settled in Middleton township, and there he remained for the balance of his days. He married Nancy Meek in 1833. She was the child of Samuel and Elizabeth Meek, mention of whom is made in another place. James Eaton died from the effects of an accident caused by the running away of a pair of horses that he was driving, in 1847. His wife died January 20, 1888. They were members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Samuel M. Eaton was born in 1834. When twenty-six years old, he married Miss Almira Fronk, daughter of George and Rebecca Fronk. Three children are the fruit of this union, George H:, John F. and Nancy M. Mrs. Eaton died in 1868. His second wife was Mrs. Mary Palmer. She passed away in August, 1870. His present wife was a daughter of Washington Flowers. Sylva C. (deceased), Fred C. and Laura L., are the children of the last marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Eaton are members of the United Brethren church, of which he is a trustee. He was also a township trustee for three terms on COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 271 the republican ticket, and in 1889 was elected assessor of the township, and has served two terms, His farm is one of the best in that locality, and exhibits the care and attention bestowed upon it. Molly, wife of John Rusher, now deceased; Mrs. Catherine Bear; Mrs. Mary A. Arterhaultz; Mrs. Barbara Walker; Jacob, deceased; John, deceased; Peggie, deceased; Nancy, deceased; Mrs. Fannie Patterson, Henry and John were the children born to the union of George W. and Nancy Flower. The former was a native of Terry county, Penn., and came to Ohio with his parents in 1824. They settled at Brookfield, Trumbull county, at a time when there was great trouble to obtain the common necessities of life, even having to go as far as Cleveland for their salt, a half bushel of which made a man wealthy. George bought land from a man by the name of Hinkley, and remained on it until his death in 1848. His wife died about 187o. They were devout members members of the Dutch Catholic church. John Flower was born in 1815, in Pennsylvania. When the family moved to Ohio the father was obliged to go out to work in order to earn enough money to pay for his land, and the boys were obliged to remain at home to clear the land, and the girls to take their spinning wheels and seek work among the neighbors. When thirteen years of age John began life for himself, his father having permitted him and his brothers to go away from home on their promise to pay off the debt on the farm. John hired out for nine months at a salary of $27 for that time. After filling his contract he had saved $25 as his share toward paying off the debt. During that time the boy went barefooted, and had only rags to cover him during the winter months. When eighteen years of age he married Mariah Coles, and by her had two children: Mariah and John. His second wife was Margaret Denham, who bore him three children: Mary Ann, deceased; Jacob and Cyrus. Mrs. Flower died soon after her marriage, and he was again married, Elizabeth Main becoming his wife. Six children have been born of the latter marriage: George, Almira, wife of Alonzo Lattie; Nancy, deceased; Mrs. Clara Parks, Enoch and Freddie. Mr. Flower is a splendid example of what pluck and energy will do for a man. He has a beautiful home at East Palestine, and has the regard of all who know him. He is engaged in speculating in coal lands and other property. One of the enterprising and progressive farmers of Unity township, Columbiana county, Ohio, is Josephus Harrold. Mr. Harrold first saw the light August 14, 1849. He was reared on his father's farm, in Columbiana county, and was given a good education, completing the same at Mount Union college. On the 31st of March, 1874, he took unto himself a wife in the person of Miss Sarah Yarian, who was a daughter of John and Sarah 272 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY, Varian. The former was born January 15, 181o, and died on. August 16, 1886; his wife was born July 6, 1808, and died on June 5, 1879. They were communicants of the Lutheran church. as are also Mr. and Mrs. Harrold. Three children have come to gladden and complete the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harrold, they are: Elma L., born March 11, 1877; Olive B., born July 22, 1884, deceased December 22, 1884; and Nettie G., born September 29, 1887. In 1883 Josephus Harrold was elected clerk of the township, and discharged the arduous duties of that office with efficiency and satisfaction to all. He takes a great interest in educational affairs, and is to be found among the leaders of any and all enterprises promising the public welfare. Michael Harrold, the father of Josephus, was born in Unity township, Columbiana county, Ohio, in 1817, the son of Christian Harrold, who came to Ohio from Pennsylvania, at an early day. Michael died November 4, 1883, mourned by many who knew his splendid qualities of character. His wife was Sarah Seidner, daughter of John Seidner, who was a Pennsylvanian. Sarah was born November 30, 1816, and her demise occurred August 20, 1884. Their children were: Ephraim, of Mahoning county, Ohio; Josephus, Mrs. Lavina Varian, Mrs. Catherine Unger and Emanuel, who resides on the old homestead property in Unity township. William H. Helman, and a sister by the name of Kitte, who is now the wife of Dr. McDonald, of East Palestine, were the only children born to Charles and Elizabeth Heiman. Charles was born in Columbiana county, and for many years was a merchant at New Lisbon, and later at Washingtonville. He was a son of William Helman, who was a merchant of German descent. Charles, and his wife, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Baum, were both consistent members of the Lutheran church, and were much beloved by those who knew them best. Their son, William H., came into this world on the 20th of November, 1857, at New Lisbon, where his younger days were passed in going to school during the winter months. When fourteen years of age he began to learn the tailor's trade with William Huston, and remained with him for five years, in the meantime attending school and delivering packages. For the last named service he received $3 a week. It was his custom to get up at 3 o'clock in the morning and work until it was time to go to school, so great was his desire to obtain an education and at the same time earn his daily bread. In the spring of 1887 he went to East Palestine, and was there in the employ of Chamberlin & Co., for one year, after which he embarked in the tailoring business with the assistance of a very dear friend by the name of Huston, who aided him to get his start. Mr. Heiman practically does the business for the city of East Palestine and the surrounding territory, having attained to that large trade when not more than COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 273 twenty-two years of age. In 1878, he married Miss Rose Pancake, daughter of William and Maria Pancake, who are both deceased, the father from injuries received while in the Union army during the rebellion. Roy, Charles and Willie, are the children of this marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Helm an are members of the Presbyterian church, and the former is a member of. Welcome lodge, No. 729, I. 0. 0. F.; Goodwill Encampment, No. 111, I. 0. 0. F., of Salem; of the American Mechanics, and also of the Knights of Maccabees, C. H. France tent, No. 70. For two terms he has been a councilman on the republican ticket. Few men can boast of a more eventful life in different parts . of this country than can S. M. Hoon, a prominent citizen of East Palestine, Ohio. Mr. Hoon was born in Beaver county, Penn., February 3, 1853, the son of Eli and Margaret Ann Hoon. The father was born of Pennsylvania Dutch parents, and the mother descended from the proud old Nicholson family of Staffordshire, England. S. M. Hoon was the oldest of four children. Lovina, the oldest daughter, married John Sutherin, after which she married Robert Dickson; Elvira, the youngest girl, married John Wooton, and Alvarado, the youngest son, married Mattie Davis. All of these children are still living. Mr. Hoon spent his boyhood in his native state, his first work having been while acting in the capacity of " jigger" boss, the duties of which office were to see that each man working on the construction of the N. C. & B. V. railroad, in his immediate neighborhood, had three drinks of whiskey a day, the salary being 22 cents a day. For two or three seasons he was engaged in driving a mule team on a canal boat, and later hired as cook on the steamer Monitor, which plied between Pittsburg and the iron works of the Shenango valley. At this time he began to have a desire for an education, and until he was twenty years of age, he spared no labor to give himself a good schooling. At the time of the panic in 1873 he lost the little property which he had saved, on account of being thrown out of work. He went west and embarked in the mercantile business in Missouri, but lost all through fire. With nothing but the clothes on his back, with ten inches of snow on the ground, he found himself penniless, in a strange country, but was fortunate enough to have a true friend, who loaned him $50, with which he started a small lunch stand. In a year he had saved $1,000, and with this he again started on his travels. He visited the different tribes of Indians on the western plains, and learned their customs and habits. He finally wound up at Ottumwa, Iowa, with but 25 cents in shin plasters in his possession. Securing a position on the C. B. & Q. railroad, as a brakeman, he remained in that company's employ until 1877, at the time of the great strike. Returning to Pennsylvania, he remained there until May, 1888, at which time he settled in East Palestine, 18—A. 274 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. Ohio. Mr. Hoon married Mary Ann Lawton, daughter of John and Mary Ann Lawton, in 1880. Both of these parents were natives of Staffordshire, England. Five sons have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Hoon, viz.: Merl, born December 19, 1881, and died June 21, 1882; Wilbur, born April 1, 1884; Walter, born June 5, 1886; Samuel, born November 8, 1888, and Omer, born October 2, 1889, and died April 3, 1890. In 1878 S. M. Hoon enlisted in the East Palestine Grays, then Company D, Tenth Ohio National Guard, and later Company E, Eighth regiment Ohio National Guard, and was promoted from the ranks to the captaincy of the company, his election to this office having occurred in April, 1887. He was commander of the company April 27, 1889, during the encampment of the command, and was also present and in command during the Washington centennial celebration, at New York city, on May 2, 1889. Archibald Jamieson was born in Pennsylvania in 1802, and removed to Columbiana county, Ohio, in 1832, settling in Fairfield township. He was one of the pioneers to whom the country owes so much for his fearless and tireless spirit. He obtained his first start by clearing land and getting the crops in payment for his labor. He died in Logan county, Ohio, in 1888. His wife was Elizabeth Peebles, who was a daughter of John and Elizabeth Peebles, natives of Ireland. The Jamiesons were Scotch. William Jamieson, the grandfather of William A. Jamieson, the subject of this mention, with six of his brothers, were soldiers in the revolution, having served during the whole war, and paying their own expenses meanwhile. Mary E., Margaret J., Mrs. Elizabeth Rogers, Mrs. Sarah Chenney, now deceased, were children of his first wife. She went to California with her husband in 1849. They traveled overland and when they arrived there she was the only white woman within fifty miles of where they lived. George T., deceased, who served for three years in the Seventy-sixth regiment Ohio volunteer infantry, during the late war; Harriet, deceased, and Cornelius H., who is now general agent for the Masonic Insurance company, of Iowa, and who served three years in Company C, One Hundred and Fourth regiment Ohio volunteer infantry, during the rebellion, and William A., were the children born to Archibald and Elizabeth Jamieson. The last mentioned son was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, August T , 1847. He lived on a farm until his sixteenth year, when he was apprenticed to the shoemaker's trade, which he followed for twelve years, after which he engaged in the lumber business at New Waterford, Ohio, in company with Wilhelm and Martin. Subsequently he became interested in the East Palestine Lumber company, and is now superintendent and a stockholder of the same.. In 1868 he took unto himself a wife in the person of Miss Sarah A. Pearson, COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 275 daughter of Dr. Golden and Sarah Pearson. The former was a. physician of enviable reputation who practiced in Columbiana county for many years, being one of the first homeopathic physicians of the county. He died December 11, 1885. His wife was Sarah Heacock Pearson. She belonged to the Society of Friends. Her death occurred in 1859 Mr. and Mrs. Jamieson are members of the Presbyterian church; he is also a charter member of Welcome lodge, No. 729, of the I. 0. 0. F., and of the Good Will encampment of Salem, Ohio, having been the first man taken into the Union league in Unity township during the war. William W. Kegarise was born in Columbiana county. Ohio. in February, 1883, and was one of eleven children born to George and Susanna Kegarise. The names of the other children are: Mrs. Elizabeth Carpenter, Mrs. Mary Simons, Samuel C., James, deceased; Rosanna, deceased; Mrs. Catherine Toulmin, Mrs. Margaret Roy, Mrs. Clarisa Shuster, Adam M. and Lucy, deceased.. The father was born in Indiana county, Penn., in March ,1813, and came to Columbiana county, Ohio, with his parents about 1826. His wife was Susanna Libert, daughter of George and Eva Libert, both Pennsylvanians. George Kegarise died September 5, 1883, and his wife, May 8, 1887. She was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and a most estimable woman. William was reared in his father's care. When old enough his father hired him out to a man with the understanding that he was to be sent to school three or four months during the winter, but it resulted in his being allowed to attend school for nine days. When thirty-one years of age, he married Miss Elizabeth Taylor in 1864. She died January 30, 1870. April 1, 1873, Mr. Kegarise espoused Miss Eva Warner Libert and she passed to her eternal rest February 17, 1888. He is a man who commands the respect of all with whom he comes in contact. The Methodist Episcopal church of Petersburg numbers him among its most valued members, and no good work is allowed to pass him unnoticed. John King, an old and respected agriculturist of Unity township, was the son of Thomas and Lucy (Jenkins) King. Their five children were: John, Eliazer, Rebecca (deceased), Mrs. Sophia Taylor, and Mrs. Polly Forney. Thomas was born in Ireland about the year 1784. His parents brought him to America in 1800, and settled in Washington county, Penn., where the father died. Thomas moved to Ohio when his son John was two years old, that being in 1825. His death occurred in August, 1856, and his wife's in 1848. The latter was a daughter of Andrew Jenkins, who emigrated from Ireland and settled in Lawrence county, Penn. Thomas and Lucy were devout members of the Presbyterian church, and reared their children in that faith. 276 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. John King was born in September, 1823, in Lawrence county, Penn. His parents removed to Ohio two years later, and he was reared in the last named state, where he attended the public schools. He was a scholar in the old " Hively" log school-house, which has since been replaced by a more substantial structure. In 1843, he espoused Sarah Ann Mellinger, daughter of Melchor and Katherine Mellinger, who were of German parentage. After his marriage he took his bride to his home, which consisted of an old log house with a stick chimney. By dint of much hard labor and economy, Mr. King has become the owner of a fine farm of 200 acres of well improved land. Their eleven children are: George, deceased; Lucy J., deceased; Katherine, deceased; John R., deceased; Mary A., deceased; three children that died in infancy; John C., born in 1856, and Thomas J., born in 1858. Mr. and Mrs. King are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and he is also a member of lodge No. 417, of F. & A. M. Ezra Latta, one of the enterprising business men of Unity township, was born in Beaver county, Penn., being one of two sons born to John and Mary (Rinehart) Latta. The father was a Pennsylvanian. He afterward located in Ohio, and later in Illinois, where he died. His widow again married and had six children by her second husband. She finally returned to Ohio, and died in Middleton township in 1875. The other son of her first marriage was John Latta. Ezra was educated in an old log school-house, known as New Ridge school-house. Subsequently he learned the milling business, having been apprenticed to a man who operated a flour-mill at Old Falston, Beaver county, Penn. After completing his apprenticeship he removed to Columbiana county, Ohio, and rented a mill of John Crum, which he operated for ten or twelve years, when he was obliged to abandon the business on account of failing health. At this time Mr. Latta moved to Western Ohio, and thence to Michigan and Indiana, and for several years was located .at Fort Wayne. In the course of time he returned to his old home, and finding that the mill had changed hands, he decided to purchase it. The man who was operating the mill offered him one-third of the profits for his services, which he accepted. Subsequently he engaged in farming, and has since continued in that vocation. In 1844 he was married to Miss Mary Huesten, daughter of Abram and Mary Huesten, who at that time were residents of Ohio, but who formerly came from Virginia. Six children are the fruit of this union: Marion C., now a resident of the state of Washington; Webster (deceased), Emma (deceased), Louisa, wife of Joseph Near, of Southwestern Kansas, and Alonzo Cooper, who lives with his father. Mr. and Mrs. Latta are valued members of the Methodist Episcopal church, of East Palestine, and are held in high esteem by their neighbors and friends. COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 277 Hugh Laughlin was born at Philadelphia, Penn., May 12, 1845, the son of Robert and Mary Laughlin. His parents were poor and unable to give their children any educational advantages, and when but seven years of age Hugh was thrown onto the world to gain his own livlihood. In the latter part of 1855 he removed to Ohio and hired out as a farm laborer, receiving his board and clothes for his services. In April, 1861, he enlisted in the Tenth Pennsylvania reserve corps, and for three years served his country with devotion. He was with the Army of the Potomac in all of its battles, having served at Gettysburg, Antietam, Fredericksburg, and in many other engagements. Mr. Laughlin was twice wounded, the first time being at Charles City cross roads, by a shell, and subsequently by a rifle ball. In. June, 1864, he was mustered out of the service, and in the following year entered the employ of the Carbon Hill Coal Mining company, of Columbiana county, Ohio, as weightmaster, and was continued in that capacity until 1867, at which time he was made superintendent of the mine. For two years he filled the latter office, at the same time having had charge of the company's store. In 1869 the office of manager of the Massillon Coal Mining company was tendered him, and until 1874 he occupied that responsible position. At the expiration of this time he returned to Columbiana county to take charge of the opening of a mine for the State Line Coal company, of East Palestine, Ohio, and since that time has been superintendent for the latter concern, having charge of the accounts and all business connected with the works. This is without doubt one of the largest coal companies in the state. Mr. Laughlin is a member of the East Palestine city Council, and is one of the most progressive and substantial men of the city. Mr. Laughlin has been married three times, his first wife having been Miss Sarah Eaton, whom he married October 31, 1867. She died October 9, of the following year. April 21, 1870, he took unto himself in marriage Elizabeth. Palmer. In 1875 she passed to her reward leaving one daughter, Mary Belle. The present Mrs. Laughlin was Miss Almira Koch, of East Palestine, to whom he was united in marriage March 11, 1877. Although having started life with. but poor chances of success, apparently, with all the disadvantages of a meagre schooling, these difficulties have been overcome until this man now stands prominently in the business world, with a clean business and social record. Joseph Elliott MacDonald, the subject of this biography, was born in Allegheny City, Penn., on March 6, 1841, and is of Scotch descent and revolutionary stock. His grandfather, Joseph MacDonald, emigrated from Scotland in the year 1779, being then a young man of twenty-one years of age. Soon after his arrival in this country, he enlisted in the continental army, and partici- 278 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. gated in the revolutionary war up to its close. Soon after the closing events of the war he settled on a large tract of land on Buffalo creek, near the village that is now known as Worthington, Armstrong county, Penn. He married a Miss Margaret Garver. He died in 1844, in the advanced age of eighty-six years. Jacob MacDonald, the father of Joseph E., was born in 1808, on the site where his father first settled, and is therefore in his eighty-third year, and is to-day a hale, hearty old man of his years. He married Miss Sarah Farman in 183o, in State Lick, Armstrong county, Penn. After his marriage he removed to Kittaning, Armstrong county, Penn., and there engaged in the furniture and undertaking business, being a cabinet-maker by trade. He remained there until four of his children were born, and from there he removed to Allegheny City, Penn. The family consisted of four sons and five daughters, all living to-day, with with the exception of the eldest child and daughter. Joseph E. is the fifth child of the family. At the age of three years, his father removed to Worthington, Armstrong county, Penn., where he spent his boyhood and youth. Nothing occurred in his boyhood and youth, to relieve the monotony of those days, but like most of boys he " grew up with the country," and developed and strengthened sinew and muscle. He received an academical education. In the years of 1858-9 he attended the Sewickley academy, located near the town of Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland county, Penn. He commenced the study of medicine, in the fall of 186o, in the village of Pleasant Unity, Westmoreland county, Penn. Dr. D. B. Sturgeon, his brother-in-law, being his preceptor. He attended medical lectures at Cincinnati, Ohio, and graduated at the Cincinnati college of medicine and surgery, in 1869. When the war of the rebellion broke out he responded to the call of the proclamation of President Lincoln for seventy-five thousand three months' men, by enlisting in an independent company, at Pittsburg, known as the " Duncan Guards,' commanded by John W. Duncan. The company was recruited within three days to its full quota of 100 men, and entered Camp Wilkins the 22d day of April, 1861, for drill and equipments. The company was afterward organized into the Eighth regiment, Pennsylvania Reserves. The regiment moved from Camp Wilkins, together with the Erie regiment, to Camp Wright, and remained in the latter camp up to the 28th of August, 1861, when both regiments were discharged, and reorganized for three years' service. In November, 1862, his preceptor, Dr. D. B. Sturgeon was commissioned second surgeon general of the United States army, and was assigned to the department of New Mexico, and ordered to report at Santa Fe, for duty. Being of an adventurous nature he accompanied his preceptor, and together they took their departure for the far west, on the 18th day of November, 1862, and COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 279 arriving at Fort Leavenworth a few days thereafter, they again embarked from that place for their destination on a government train, not a railroad train by any means, but a train drawn by long- eared, mongrel and bovine male genus of quadrupeds attached to " prairie schooners." Crossing the plains in 1862 was no easy feat and entirely different from what it is to-day. The Union Pacific railroad was never thought of then, and the mode of traveling then across the plains was not the swiftest, or the most comfortable, but at least it was unique and imposing. Council Grove was then the remote frontier town, and beyond the pale of civilization, there being no settlements between it and the Rocky mountains, with the exception of two forts, Forts Laramie and Lyon, and an occasional rancho every hundred miles or so. Resuming the journey from Council Grove, and following the old Santa Fe trail, they proceeded by easy marches at the rate of twelve and fifteen miles a day, and arrived at the Big Bend, on the Arkansas river on Christmas day. The route was one continuous empty waste, with no relief to the eye except Indians and their villages, and myriads of buffalo, antelope and wolves, and the whole expanse of this vast prairie seemed to be a boundless uncertainty, and the trail they were traveling existed only in the imagination of the geographers. Oa New Year's day, 1863, they forded the Arkansas river, at Bent's Fort, which was a trading post, and known to-day as the "Big Timbers." The river was running full of ice and freezing. The fording was conducted in rather a novel way. About one-half the mules and oxen were driven over first, without the wagons, and chain after chain were attached to each other, until they reached the entire width of the river. Then wagon after wagon was brought to the bank, and the continuous chain hooked to the point of the wagon pole, and the wagon drawn through the river by the teams on the opposite shore, and with a rope attached to the chain it was brought back to the point of stalling. This operation was repeated some sixty times, until the entire train was safely landed, without a single accident. The next stopping place of any special note was Fort Lyon, Colorado, an old frontier fortification that was erected shortly after the Mexican war. From there they continued their toilsome and weary journey, and on the 28th of January they entered a pass in the Raton mountains at Trinadad, Col., and at which point Pike's Peak could be distinctly seen at a distance of about 15o miles. After entering the mountains their troubles only begun. Their journey thus far was comparatively pleasant compared with that which was to follow. After many vicissitudes and suffering with intense cold, together with the annoyance of wagons and teams sliding over embankments, they reached a gorge in the mountains, and crossed what was called Purgatory river. Here they encountered a terrific snow-storm, 280 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. and became so completely snow-bound and barricaded on all sides with mountains of snow that they were unable to proceed further on their journey, and were obliged to remain in that condition and in that locality for twelve days before they could proceed on their way. After enduring all manner of hardships and privations, they finally reached Fort Union, New Mexico, the 12th day of March, after a toilsome journey of three months and twenty-four days. MacDonald remained here in the employment of the government, in the quarter-master's department in the capacity of weighclerk, until the following September. Whilst here he had the opportunity and pleasure of becoming acquainted with that world-renowned and famous frontiersman — that great hunter, Indian fighter, scout and guide— Kit Carson, who was at that time a brigadier general, United States volunteers, in command of two regiments, composed of Mexicans. From Fort Union, in June, he started with a government supply train for Fort Fillmore, in the Mesilla country, located on the Rio Grande river, opposite the old city of El Paso, Mexico. On the route he passed through what is called the " Journando Del Muerto" (journey of death), so called from the fact that it is a sterile table land without water, grass or timber, and many have perished in their attempt to cross its barren, desolate and trackless waste, and the many graves that were passed would indicate that it was in fact a " journey of death. After resting a few days at Fort Fillmore, he sit out to return to Fort Union by the same route, and arrived there in due time. He has had opportunities when there of seeing nearly all the Indian tribes of the countries lying east and west of the Rocky Mountains. He has seen the savage warrior and hunter as nature presents him, stripped of all the decorations in which writers of fiction have dressed him. He has seen them in the exciting chase after the buffalo; has been in their wigwams, and has witnessed their war dance with all their savage nature hideously intensified. He remained at Fort Union until the following September, when he concluded that he would set out and return to the States; taking what was called the Semerone route to avoid the mountains he passed through western Texas and the Indian territory. Nothing very remarkable occurred during the return journey; although they were occasionally annoyed by the Indians. Taking advantage of dark nights, they would enter camp, and despite the precaution of the guards, they would succeed in running off with some of the mules. The most enjoyable part of the return journey was, on arriving in the buffalo country, where immense herds of them could be seen in every direction. They were so numerous they would wander in and mingle with the oxen that were herded at night to graze. Often large herds of them would pass within stone's throw of the train. COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 281 Hunting the buffalo affords the most exciting interest that can well be imagined, and it required some experience to get within shooting range of them, unless mounted on a trained pony for that purpose. But in those days, they were so numerous, that by getting to windward, and concealing one's self as much as possible by crawling on all fours through the prairie grass, and stalking them to their watering places, a hunter on foot could often bag as many as those oil trained ponies. At least such was the experience of MacDonald. He used a Colt's revolving rifle, and at long range, could bring down a buffalo, when the experienced white hunter with his old muzzle-loader, and the Indian, with his bow-arrow and spear, would fail. Those who have never experienced the sport of buffalo hunting, can have but a faint conception by any description that can be given by pen paintings of the exciting interest and the immensity of the sport. In November, he returned to his parents' home in Wilkinsburgh, Allegheny county, Penn., after rather an eventful career of one year. In May, 1864, he located in Unity, Columbiana county, Ohio, where he continued in the practice of his profession up to December, 1865. From Unity he removed to Sullivan, Ashland county, Ohio, and practiced there for the period of nine years. In April, 1865, he returned to Columbiana county, and located in East Palestine, where he has continued in active practice of medicine up to the present time. He has been married twice, and is the father of four children, two sons and two daughters. In politics, he has always been an active republican. He has voted for six presidential candidates, Gen. Grant being the first he ever voted for. Solomon Henry Maneval was born at Pine Run, Lycoming county, Penn, on the l0th of November, 1853, his parents being Louis and Elizabeth Maneval. This family is of French extraction, and this branch of it is the only American offshoot of the parent stem. No other families of the same name have been heard of by them in America. Young Solomon left his home when but thirteen years of age and began self support by working in a saw-mill at Williamsport, subsequently he learned the carpenter's trade, and when twenty years of age commenced to realize the dream of his youth, by securing a competent teacher to guide his footsteps in the paths of knowledge. There was something in the boy that made him yearn for knowledge. He had high ambitions and the courage to confess them. On the 11th day of May, 1875, he was united in the bonds of matrimony, to Miss Celesta Gleckler, of Mahoning county, Ohio. This accomplished lady was the daughter of John and Louisa Gleckler, who were Pennsylvanians. The date of her birth was January 13, 1855. Soon after his marriage, Mr. Maneval removed to Osceola Mills, 282 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. in Columbiana county, Penn., and there finished the study of law that had been begun some time before. He was duly admitted to the bar, and in 1879, settled at East Palestine, and there opened a law office. In 1886, he conceived the idea of founding a newspaper, and with limited capital, he established the Palestine Reveille. It made its first appearance November 15, 1886, and its outspoken and fearless attitude at once made it the people's paper." It was printed on the first power press in Palestine. Mr. Maneval is still its editor and proprietor. His enterprise and public spirit have not as yet had their full reward, but he is held high in the estimation of the people. Three children constitute the accomplished home circle of Mr. and Mrs. Maneval, they are: Minerva L., born October 30, 1877; Caroline E., born January 14, 1881, and Alice E., born July 7, 1883. Joseph and Agnes Meek were the parents of seven children, all of whom are married and have families of their own. Joseph was born in Unity township, Columbiana county, Ohio, in 1813. He was the son of Samuel and Elizabeth Meek, who were of Irish descent. Samuel, his father, died in 1856, while his mother, Elizabeth, departed this life in 1845. His wife, Agnes Boies, was a daughter of John and Nancy Boies, who were of Scotch parentage. Mrs. Meek is still living, and she resides in East Palestine with her eldest son, Seth. These worthy parents were members of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Meek took an active interest in township affairs. He was township assessor for a number of years, and he was always foremost in every good work. John B. Meek first saw the light in 1845. His youth was spent in attending school and in farm work. He was a student at Mt. Union college for one term. Upon reaching the years of manhood he returned to his father's farm and continued in agriculture until 1887, when he moved to East Palestine and became a partner in the East Palestine Lumber company. His marriage was solemnized in 1870, and has resulted ih the birth of three children: Olive M., Joseph A. and Stella D. Mrs. Meek was the daughter of Rev. Isaac and Mary Eaton, who were the parents of five children, she being the third from the oldest. All have departed this life except Mrs. Meek and Hon. A. Y. Eaton. Eaton is a graduate of Mt. Union college, and is now a successful lawyer in the state of Minnesota, where he has twice been elected to the state senate. Mr. and Mrs. John B. Meek, also their three children, are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, in which church Mr. Meek is a trustee and steward, while their daughter, Olive M., has charge of all the music. This was a very fine example of a true American home circle, until near the close of the year 1890, when the circle was broken by the marriage of their daughter, Olive M., to John Gould, who COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 283 resided in East Palestine. Mr. Gould is an active worker in the Methodist Episcopal church, and is to be found among the board of stewards. One of East Palestine's most efficient business men is Daniel Moore. Mr. Moore was born in 1848, in the state of Pennsylvania. He was reared on a farm, and the death of his father, while Daniel was a mere youth, cut short his school days as he was obliged to work for his own living. When he had reached his twenty-seventh year, he came to East Palestine and engaged in the coal business, and subsequently purchased an interest in the undertaking business of Mr. Rainey, his brother taking an interest also. After the lapse of about five years, he bought his brother's share and from that time to this, has continued to operate the business alone, the firm of Moore Brothers having been dissolved at that time. In the year 1875, Mr. Moore married Miss Luella Conkle, by whom he has had four children. The first, an infant, died a short time after its birth, the others are: Milton, born in 1879; Mary, born in 1884, and Lizzie born in 1887. He is a member of the Maccabees and also of the American Mechanics, and his wife is a communicant of the Methodist Episcopal church. In the fall of 1889, Mr. Moore was elected land appraiser of Unity township. Although he is an adherent of the democratic party, his political views are very liberal. James and Rosanna Moore were the parents of the above. Their other children were: John, deceased; Mrs. Mary Warner, Joseph M., Mrs. Jennie Custer, Mrs. Wilma A. Robinson, Mrs. Rose B. Rauch and Willie, who died at five years of age. James Moore was born in Pennsylvania, and in 186o, moved to Ohio, where he died soon after. His wife was a daughter of Daniel McCarter, of Irish descent, who lived in Pennsylvania. Mrs. Moore still lives at East Palestine. Lander M. Nevin, the efficient clerk of Unity township, was born June 25, 186o. His father was a farmer, and young Leander was brought up to work and industry. He was given a good scholastic training in the common schools, and later at Mount Union college, from which he was graduated in the commercial department. When twenty-three years of age he was united in marriage to Miss Carrie Schoeller, by whom he had one child, named Anna M., born March 23, 1884. The mother died January 19, 1886. She was a daughter of William and Susan Schoeller. The former was a native of Germany, and the latter of Scotch-Irish descent, a daughter of Dr. James J. Johnston, a prominent patent lawyer of Columbiana county, and also of Washington, D. C. Mrs. Nevin was a member of the United Presbyterian church, and was much beloved in the community. Mr. Nevin was again married, this time to Julia Schoeller, a sister of the first Mrs. Nevin. Bessie L., born February 10, 1889, 284 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. is the fruit of this union. Besides holding the office of township clerk, Mr. Nevin is also a member of the school board, and is one of the leading republicans of the county. Both himself and wife are communicants of the United Presbyterian church. They have a very desirable residence about a mile from New Waterford, and doubtless have a bright and happy future. Deweese C. Nevin is one of the most intelligent and successful business men of New Waterford; 1855 was the date of his birth, and James and Sarah Nevin, a mention of whom is made elsewhere, his parents. His preliminary education was obtained in the public schools, and later at the Poland seminary, where he remained for two years. He then entered the Iron City Commercial college, from which he was graduated in 1876. After leaving college, Mr. Nevin spent two months in traveling through the east. Returning home, he purchased the interest of T. W. Pennell in the lumber business and continued to operate that until the spring of 1878, when he went west and remained there for one year. In 1879, he returned home and remained on the homestead farm until the fall of 1880. In June, of the latter year, he espoused Miss Florence J. Strain, daughter of E. G. and Elizabeth Strain, of Brooke county, W. Va. Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Nevin: Cycle D., born June, 1882, and Merrill F., born in August, 1888. After his marriage he embarked in the lumber business again and continued in it until the spring of 1885, when he closed out the business and formed a partnership with L. M. Nevin and W. J. Schoeller in the foundry business now operated so successfully by them. Since 1887, Mr. Nevin and his brother have been largely interested in horses, and they now own a thoroughbred of note, named Dr. Sherman, which they purchased in Kentucky. D. C. Nevin was elected a justice of the peace of Unity township in 1889. He is the administrator of a large number of estates, his executive ability making him a most efficient guardian. Himself and wife are prominent members of the United Presbyterian church, of which he is an elder. They are active in church and school work, and are interested in every movement looking toward the uplifting of mankind. Peter Overlander was born in York county, Penn. In 1835 he removed to Ohio with his family, and settled in Petersburg. He was a farmer and mason. H is death occurred in June, 1870. His wife was Susannah Foreman, also a native of York county, Penn., She died in June, 1886. They were members of the Lutheran church, and were upright and respected people. Their children were: Eliza, wife of Harvey McCowan; Jacob, Mrs. Susanna Ripple, Mrs. Catherine Anderson, William, who was killed in a railroad accident March 30. 1855; Jesse, a locomotive engineer, who lives in Omaha; Peter, an engineer on the P., F. \V. & C. rail- COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 285 road; Mrs. Elizabeth Ludwig, wife of George Ludwig, ex-sheriff of Youngstown, Ohio. Ferdinand was born June 18, 1833, in Maryland. He was but two years old when his parents removed to Ohio. His education was limited. When of age, he learned the carpenter's trade, and worked at it until 1880, when he purchased a farm within two miles of. East Palestine, and settled down to agriculture. He married Susanna Overlander in 1854, and they are the parents of the following children: Fidelia, Lorenzo D. Mrs. Mary E. Bortner, Katie, William S., Lizzie, and three others that died in infancy. In 1863 Mr. Overlander enlisted in the Union army, under Capt. Kennedy, of the Tenth Ohio cavalry, and was honorably discharged at Louisville, Kentucky, after a faithful service of eighteen months, he at that time having been rendered unfit for further service by disability. He is a member of the East Palestine lodge, No. 117, of the F. and A. M. Peter Rich was born in Pennsylvania. He settled in Unity township, Columbiana county, Ohio, in 1802. He married Elizabeth Mason, whose father gave him a piece of wild land in that region, and on this he settled, and made himself a home. His children were: Polly, deceased; Ann, deceased; Sarah, deceased; Abigail, deceased; Christena and Catherine, who live on the old homestead; John, deceased; Jacob, deceased, and George. The father died in 1853, and his wife two years later. George Rich, the subject of 'this sketch, was born in Unity, Middleton township, in 1814. His early life was spent on the farm, and in learning the carpenter's trade, which his father had learned before him. He followed his trade until 1845, when he embarked in agriculture, in which he has since continued. In the latter mentioned year Mr. Rich married Nancy Knight, daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Knight. The former, was a native of Pennsylvania, and died in that state about 1868, his wife, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Ewing, was also a Pennsylvanian. She died in 1879. Mr.and Mrs. Rich have had five children: Elizabeth, who died in infancy; Mrs. Anstie Engle, deceased; her three children were: Winnie, Newton and Richard; John K., who married Hattie Richardson, by whom he has had three children: an infant, deceased; Anstie E. and Mary A.; Allen P., a resident of Beaver Falls. His one child is Harry; and Byron L., who is married and now resides in Blairsville. Mr. and Mrs. Rich started a home with but the scant necessities of life. Economy and good management have given them a pleasant home and ample means for their declining years. Conrad Roderus was born in Nurenberg, Germany, June 13, 1828. In 1852 he emigrated to the United States and settled in Pittsburg, where he engaged in shoemaking. April 6, 1855, he was united in marriage to Catherine Hermansdorfer, of German 286 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. parentage, by whom he had six children; they were: Henry, Charles, Mrs. Maggie Haefliger, Mrs. Mary Ludavig, Louisa, and Fred, the latter deceased. The parents were members of the Evangelical Lutheran church. The affectionate wife and loving mother passed to her rest April 6, 1872. After a time Mr. Roderus married Lena Kirchbaum, by whom he had two children, Fred and Anna. The father died April 13, 1875. His wife is still living. Henry Roderus was born in Pittsburg, June 5, 1857. He was given good educational advantages. In 1882 he came to East Palestine, and purchased the grocery stock of M. W. Beyer. After operating this business for six years he also purchased Beyer's stock of dry goods, and now carries on a large and increasing trade in both of these lines. He married Miss Hulda F. Saalbach, in 1879. She is the daughter of Louisa Saalbach. Their three children are: Frederick C., born January 23, 188o; Elsie, born September 14, 1882, and Leo, born December 30, 1884. Mr. and Mrs. Roderus are communicants of the Presbyterian church, and he is also a member of lodge No. 417, of F. & A. M.; New Lisbon chapter, No. 92, R. A. M.; Salem commandery, No. 42, of K. of T.; Welcome lodge, No. 739, I. 0. 0. F.; Home lodge, No. 222, K. of P., and he has filled all of the chairs of the K. of P., of which he was a delegate to the grand lodge, at Cleveland, and has been master of the the F. & A. M., and in addition to these is a member of the General Logan council, No. 44, Jr. 0. U. A. M. Samuel S. Rupert is the descendant of one of the oldest families of Columbiana county. For many years members of this family have been substantial and influential agriculturists. Mr. Rupert was born June 13, 1855, on his father's farm. His education was practical and thorough, such as any bright boy can obtain in the public schools of this country. The date of his marriage to Miss Hattie Yarian was in 1881. Mrs. Rupert's parents were George and Mary Yarian. Annette F., born August 15, 1882, is the result of this marriage. Mrs. Rupert is a communicant of the Lutheran church, and the family is among the most respected and beloved of the community. Their farm of some ninety-two acres is a model of thrift and prosperity. It is situated about a mile from the town of New Waterford. Benjamin and Elizabeth Rupert had eight children, named as follows: Ephraim, Isaac, Enoch C., Mary I. (deceased), Samuel S., Mrs. Ethalinda Ward, Benjamin and Mrs. Elizabeth A. Ward. Benjamin Rupert first saw the light in Unity township, Columbiana county, Ohio, in 1817, and died in Fairfield township, February Io, 1871. His wife, Elizabeth (Rummel) Rupert, was also a native of Columbiana county, she is still living on the farm left her by her husband. Benjamin was the son of Jacob, who was a soldier in the war of 1812. Ephraim was born in COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 287 Unity township in 1845. He was reared on the paternal farm and given a common school education. When of age he began for himself. At twenty-six years of age he married Miss Samantha Yarian, daughter of George and Mary Yarian, pioneer settlers of the township. Luella, Benjamin S. and George E. are the children that have come to grace this happy home circle. Mr. Rupert has always been a democrat, and the family are communicants of the Lutheran church. The children are bright and accomplished, and give promise of bright and happy careers. The farm consists of eighty acres of highly cultivated land, well stocked, and with commodious and substantial buildings. William J. Schoeller was born in Frankford, Germany, in 1840, and came to America with his parents in 1843. Landing at New York they made their way to McKeesport, which was then but a village, and there the father died in 1852, at the age of fifty-two years. His children numbered seven. His wife was Caroline Viatzell. She is still living in Beaver county, with a son. The family were originally members of the Lutheran church, but joined the Presbyterian denomination after the death of the father. William J. was given a good common schooling and when sixteen years old engaged himself with a man by the name of J. F. Stevenson, at McKeesport, to learn the moulder's trade. After an apprenticespip of four years he became an employe in a stove factory at Allegheny, taking a floor for himself. In 1862 he left the company to enter the employ of the Bidwell Plow company, with whom he remained until 1873. One year later Mr. Shoeller removed to Columbiana county, Ohio, and in 1876 established the Harrold machine shops, which is now an extensive concern. He also assisted in the erection of the United States Manufacturing company's plant. In the course of two years he located in New Waterford and opened a foundry in connection with L. M. and D. C.. Nevin, under the firm name of Nevin Brothers & Schoeller. This is now a flourishing house, and it has a high business standing in the community. In 1864 Mr. Schoeler married Miss Susan Johnson, daughter of Dr. James Johnson, a patent attorney of Washington, D. C., and they have had four children: Carrie, deceased, was the wife of L. N. Nevin; Julie, wife of L. N. Nevin; Mamie and Edward. Mrs. Schoeller died in November, 1886. The family are members of the Presbyterian church. James C. Scott, a leading citizen of New Waterford, Columbiana county, Ohio, was the son of William and Abigail Scott. The father was born in Virginia about 1795, and in 1805 removed to Columbiana county, Ohio, with his parents, who built a stone mill on Bull Creek, which at' the time of its erection was one of the best in the state. The date of its establishment was about 1822, and for many years thereafter the grists of the sur- 288 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. rounding territory were brought to be ground there. William died in 1847, and his wife in 1867. She was also a Virginian. Her parents brought her to Elk Run township, Columbiana county, Ohio, about 1805, when she was ten years old. These parents were Quakers. Their lives were filled with usefulness, and their deaths with peace. James C. came into the world in Knox township, Columbiana county, Ohio, in 1829. His early youth was spent in assisting his father to clear the land for farming. He worked in his father's grist-mill, in Knox township, when he was obliged to stand on a block in order to reach the Flour chest. His father died when James was eighteen years of age, and the entire charge of the mill then devolved upon him. After two years' the family leased the mill and went to Iowa. While on a visit to his old home looking after the interests of the property the man who rented the mill employed him to manage it for him until his time had expired. In the course of time Mr. Scott sold the property, and went to Indiana, and there erected a saw- and grist-mill, which he afterward sold. He then returned to Ohio, and built a grist-mill at Westville, which, in 1859, he traded for a farm. His wife was Miss Margaret J. Cobbs, a daughter of Lewis and Jennet Cobbs, After two years of farming he removed to New Lisbon, and purchased a gristmill, which he operated for four years. In 1873 he established the mill which he now runs, it being one of the best in the county. His children are: Samuel C., Seth P., William G., Sadie R., who graduated from Mount Union college, in the class of 1890, and Annie D. The family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Samuel C. and Seth P. manage and operate the " Tip Top mills," at present, as their father is unable to look after the business. David R. Shannon is one of the most enterprising young merchants of New Waterford Columbiana county, Ohio. Mr. Shannon was one of eight children born to Oliver and Sarah Shannon, ;heir names being: James deceased; John, a merchant of Elms- worth; Maggie, Mrs. Sarah Crawford, Robert, a resident of California; Mrs. Aggie Dean, Oliver, deceased; and David R. The parents were born in Ireland and emigrated to the United States n 1828. For two years they lived in New York state and then removed to Pittsburg, Penn., where they lived for twenty years, after which they went on a farm and continued in that occupation for five years. At the expiration of that period, they located n Elmsworth, Penn., where they now reside. They are members of the Presbyterian church in that place, and are among the intelligent and benevolent members of the community. David R. was born in Allegheny county, Penn., in 1862. He was the recipient of a good education, and when twenty-four years old, in 1886, married Miss Lula R. Payne, daughter of Charles and COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 289 Sarah Payne, now dead. They were both of Irish parentage, the former having been born in Ireland. To Mr. and Mrs. David Shannon, one child has been born, named Sarah born April 21, 1890. In 1886, David Shannon came to New Waterford and embarked in the general mercantile business, and has since built up a large and growing trade. He is regarded as a man of much business ability, and of undoubted integrity. William, Jacob, Valentine, Henry (deceased), Jessie, George, David, Anna, the wife of George Warner (now deceased), Mrs. Margaret Fausnaught, Mary, Mrs. Elizabeth Burke, and Sarah (deceased), were the children of Peter and Sophia Smith, the former of whom was born near Hagerstown, Md., about 1769. Soon after his marriage he removed with his wife and one child to what is now Mahoning county, then Columbiana county, Ohio. He settled on a farm of Too acres, which he converted from wild land into fields of waving grain. He started for the scene of action during the war of 1812, but met others returning from the war who said that it was over, so he returned to his home. The father belonged to the Reformed church, while the mother was a Lutheran, and so well had they lived that they went to rest without fear, the father dying in 1852, and the mother three years later. They were godly people, faithful to God and man, arid both now sleep side by side in the old Springfield cemetery. Thus ended the lives of two of the brave, simple pioneers of Columbiana county. William Smith was born in Mahoning county, since changed to Columbiana, in 1817. His boyhood was but a repetition of the boyhood of the pioneer's sons. Having attained to the years of manhood, he married Rachel McNutt, in March, 1839. She was the offspring of Alexander McNutt, a Virginian. Seven children blessed this marriage: Peter, Mrs. Sarah Warner, David S., Cowden M., Rachel, William A., and George S. The mother died in January, 1886. For many years they were devout members of the Reform church. Mr. Smith has been a justice of the peace of Unity township for twenty-one years, and has also served as assessor at several different periods. He has a well improved farm, upon which he does a general farming and stock-raising business. His life has been a success. David S. Smith was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, in the month of February, 1843. His father was a farmer, and David was brought up on the farm, there learning the wholesome lesson of industry, which has since stood him in such good stead. When about fifteen years of age he began to work during the summer months for himself, remaining at home in the winter, . until he was of age, when he became a clerk in a general store, and was thus employed at different places, among them being East Palestine, in his native county, until he removed to Kansas, where he obtained employment in a general mercantile 19—A. 290 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. business, and remained there for two years. At this time Mr. Smith returned to the locality of his home, and two years after his return from Kansas he embarked in the drug and hardware business with a man by the name of Lamb, under the firm name of Lamb & Smith. After six years of this partnership Lamb took the drug business and Mr. Smith the hardware department, at the same time admitting a Mr. Fraser to partnership, the firm being Smith & Fraser. In the course of time Mr. Smith sold his interest in the firm of Smith & Fraser, and purchased a half interest in a stock of general hardware, stoves, etc., in the same town of East Palestine, Ohio, the firm, under the name of Smith & Crawford, enjoying a good trade. Miss Callie Boice became his wife in November, 1882, and they have been blessed by the birth of one child, Mary, born in July, 1885. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are influential and earnest members of the Presbyterian church, of which he is a ruling elder. They are continual workers in every movement, promising the enlightenment and welfare of the community. Mr. Smith is a member of the Maccabees lodge, No. 70. James Sutherin has from a humble beginning made a very decided success in life, both as a business man and as a loyal and efficient member of the community in which he lives. He was born in England in 1836, his parents being James and Elizabeth (Gillholn) Sutherin. The father was a coal miner, and lost his life in 1850 by the caving in of a mine in which he was employed: His wife being sick at the time of the accident never recovered from the shock. Until seventeen years of age the son remained in the land of his nativity. He had no educational advantages after his tenth year, but through books and periodicals has come to be a well informed, intelligent man. In 1853 he left England to seek a more congenial lot in America, and on arriving in Pittsburg had but one dollar in money. He secured a place in a coal mine and began driving a mule in the pit. After several years he removed to Cannelton, Penn., where he continued his former occupation as a miner. Putting his hard earned savings into the oil business it was all lost, and he was again obliged to face the world empty-handed. In 1875 he had regained enough money to lease the Prospect Hill mine, and in 1877 he bought the Beaver Block mines, which have been entirely finished by him. In 1881 the Nagley mines were leased, and besides those vast interests he has a three-quarters interest in the Salineville mines and is also interested in Missouri mines. Mr. Sutherin controls in all about 4,00o acres of coal land and is now one of the largest coal operators in the state of Ohio. His marriage was solemnized to Sarah Douglas, in 1856, and has resulted in the birth of the following offspring: James W., George D., Thomas D., Isabell, Sarah, Mary, Lavina, Eliza, COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 291 Martin, Clark, Walter, John, William and Elizabeth. Mrs. Sutherin was also born in England. Mr. and Mrs. Sutherin are active members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and he has filled nearly all of the lay offices in his church. For two terms he was a member of the school board, was a justice of the peace for one year, and has been a member of the town board of East Palestine. He was the first republican justice of the peace to be elected in the town. Mr. Sutherin is a Mason, having joined in 1862, and is also a member of the I. 0. 0. F., and of the Maccabees. His residence is one of the finest in the county, and his name is held in the highest esteem wherever known. Robert F. Taggart was one of the ten children born to John and Margaret A. Taggart, the other children being: Matthew, deceased; James C.; Matthew, who was a prominent attorney, deceased; Rebecca D.; Thomas, deceased; Mary, deceased, who died in Philadelphia while visiting the centennial of 1876; John C.; Margaret, wife of Oliver V. Linn, a lawyer of the state of Washington, and Eva N. The father was born in 1812, in the vicinity of East Palestine, the son of John Taggart, a native of Pennsylvania, who removed to Ohio in 1802. The mother, whose maiden name was Margaret Elder, was the daughter of Matthew Elder, of Irish descent. These parents were active members of the Presbyterian church, of which the father was a ruling elder for a number of years. He died in September, 1876, and his wife, who was born in 1818, died in August, 1888. Robert F. was born in Columbiana county, in 1845. He was reared on his father's farm, and was given a good common schooling. In 1872 he married Miss Eva H. Brewster, a daughter of James and Elizabeth Brewster. Two children have come to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. Taggart, namely, Raymond B., born March, 1875, and Margaret E., born in September, 1878. Mr. and Mrs. Taggart are communicants of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Taggart is secretary and treasurer of the State Line Sewer Pipe company, one of the largest concerns of its kind in the country. He is a keen, intelligent business man and an exemplary citizen. John H. Tritt was born July 20, 1824, in Columbiana county, Ohio. Until he was thirty-one years old he was employed on his father's farm and in the mill, which was operated in connection with the farm. At the latter age he married Miss Clarissa M. Carter, April, 185o, being the date of the ceremony. She was the child of James and Prudy Carter, of Columbiana county. For a number of years Mr. Tritt operated a saw and grist mill, after which he removed to Springfield and opened a general store where he did a large business for thirteen years. Subsequently he bought a farm and settled on it with the expectation of remaining there the rest of his days, having already enough 292 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. of this world's goods and to spare. His life of uprightness and strict integrity has won for him the regard of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. He was a charter member of the Allen lodge No. 272, of the F. & A. M. The parents of John H. Tritt were James and Hannah Tritt. James was born near Harrisburg, Penn., about 1804, and came to Ohio with his parents in 1818. They settled in Wayne township, Columbiana county. He died in 1885, his wife having preceded him in 1878. They were valued members of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which James was a class leader. Their lives were filled with usefulness and well doing. Six children were born to them: Keziah J., deceased; William M., Hester Ann, (deceased) ; Daniel (deceased) ; James (deceased) ; and John H., a brief outline of whose life is given above. William C. Wallace is one of the most prominent and successful agriculturists of Columbiana county. His parents were John and Tamar Wallace, who were blessed by the birth of four children: Mrs. Elizabeth Fiske, who died while living in California; Ezekiel, of Iowa; Mrs. Mary A. Gaston, a resident of California, and William C., the subject of this sketch. These children were all born in Elk Run township. The father was born in Ireland, and came to America with his parents, who settled in Washington county, Penn., later removing to Columbiana county, in 1812. John was born in 180o, and died in 1849. Tamar (Williams) Wallace was a daughter of Jesse Williams, of Columbiana county. These parents were members of the Associated Reform church. John was a justice of the peace of Elk Run township for over twenty years, and was also a captain in the state militia. At the time of the death of the father and mother the family was left in straightened circumstances, and were obliged to work for their living. William C., who was born in Columbiana county, December 28, 1842, lived with an aunt for some time after the death of his father. When the country was in need of brave men he enlisted in the One Hundred and First regiment Pennsylvania volunteer infantry, and was honorably discharged after serving for two years. After the war he went to Iowa and remained there for a year, after which he returned to the scenes of his childhood, and has since lived in Ohio. September 15, 1870, Mr. Wallace married Miss Lucinda Long, a daughter of Israel and Elizabeth Long. The former still survives his wife, who died when Lucinda was a small child. Charles L., Marie E., Paul and William 0. are the fruit of this marriage. The family are members of the Presbyterian church, of which Mr. Wallace is a ruling elder, he is also a member of East Palestine lodge No. 417, F. & A. M. Starting life without a dollar he has made a signal success. He owns a magnificent farm of 300 acres, and has one of the finest homes in Unity township. His family are given COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 293 every educational advantage they desire. He is president and director of the East Palestine Pottery works, which is a large concern employing 130 men, and is interested in the East Palestine Lumber company, and president of the Stock Raisers Mutual Live Stock association, and is a director in several insurance   companies. Joseph E. Ward is one of East Palestine's most prominent merchants. Mr. Ward was born in England, February 12, 1883, and there learned mine engineering. When twenty-three years of age he came to America. Landing in New York, he immediately made his way to Pittsburg, and from there to East Palestine. Not having a superabundance of this world's goods, he at once secured a position in a mine and continued in that work for seven years, during which time he opened the State Line mines, among the largest mines of the country. Having saved some money, he embarked in the general mercantile business with a man by the name of Young, the firm name being Young & Ward. After five years Mr. Young purchased his interest and Mr. Ward then built a store of his own and stocked it with goods, since which time he has been doing one of the largest trades in the village. In 1869 he was married to Mary Young, daughter of George and Elizabeth Young, natives of England. By this marriage he had three children: an infant that died at birth; George and Mary. In November, 1874, his wife passed to her reward. Margaret Young, sister of his first wife, became his wife in 1887, and has borne him the following children: Thomas, Albert (deceased), and Elizabeth. The family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which Mr. Ward is a class- leader. For two years he was an efficient member of the town council, and he is now a prominent member of the Masonic lodge, No. 417, F. & A. M. Sons of St. George, and also of the Protected Home Circle. This family is one of the most respected in the town. George and Margaret Ward, parents of Joseph, had the following children: Thomas (deceased), Joseph, John (deceased), Mary, wife of John Wright, and Margaret, wife of William Hall. The father was born in England in 1798. He emigrated to America with his family in 1873 and died at the home of his daughter in 1882. Margaret (Clegg) Ward, the mother, was also a native of England, having been born there in 1808. She passed to her reward in 1883, mourned as a loving mother. Henry Ward was born near Bull's Run, in Pennsylvania, in 1822. His father, Aaron Ward, was a farmer and brought up his son to honest toil. In 1858 Henry was joined in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Boatman, daughter of Jacob and Catherine Boatman. Jacob Boatman was born in Bucks county, Penn., in 1802. His father was a soldier in the revolution. Jacob's death occurred in 294 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. 1886. His wife was born in 1807, and died in 1877. Eight children were born of the union of Henry Ward and Elizabeth Boatman, their names being: Mrs. Mary Smith, Leeman W., Mrs Louisa Atchinson, Elsworth, Charles S., Sherman B., Elizabeth, deceased, and James. On the 25th of December, 1879, Henry Ward was called to his eternal rest, leaving a broken home circle and a host of mourning friends. Charles S. Ward, son of the above mentioned parents, was born in Unity township in 1867. He was given a good education, and upon attaining his majority was united in marriage to Miss Nancy J. Parker. Harry, born in 1889, is the fruit of this union. Mr. and Mrs. Ward are valued communicants of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Ward has a farm of 107 acres of the best of land and does a general farming and stock-raising business. His future is bright compared with present prospects. John Wright, a much respected citizen of East Palestine, was one of four children born to Andrew and Ellen Wright, natives of County Down, Ireland, whence the father moved to England after the death of his wife, about 1848. Their children were: Jane, the wife of Robert Newell, of England; John, James, and Andrew, who is in the British army, now stationed in India. After living in England for some time the father took one of his married daughters and went to Ireland, where he died in 1878. These parents were upright, Godly people, and were both valued communicants of the Presbyterian church. John, the subject of whom we write, was born on the 6th of January, 1843, in Ireland. He was very young at the time of the family's removal to England, but his boyhood's memory clusters around the land of his birth. Many are the interesting anecdotes he remembers of Irish life, one of them being that one of his grandmothers observed the 6th of January as Christmas, and his mother, the 25th of December, thus, much to his joy, giving John two days of feast and happiness instead of one. His early life was spent in hard work as fireman at the mines. Finally he became an engineer, and hoisted coal up the deep shafts. Some time afterward he married Mary Ward, the date of the ceremony being in April, 1862. She was a daughter of George and Margaret Ward, both of English birth. The father-in-law came to America with his son-in-law, he being an engineer also, and died at Mineral Ridge, Ohio. Mr. Wright came to Pennsylvania about 1868, and was engaged in various different occupations until his return to England to bring his family back with him, in 1872. In 1874 he settled at East Palestine, Ohio, where he now has a large and flourishing mercantile business. Mr. and Mrs. Wright are devout members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Wright is an ordained local preacher. Their children are: Ella and Walter, deceased, and George, Joseph, COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 295 Maggie and John, who now grace the home circle. Mr. Wright was a member of the first health board of East Palestine, and has been also a councilman. James M. Young was born in Mercer county, Penn., April 12, 1852, the son of Matthew J. and Letta Ann Young, their other children being: Alice Ann, wife Ross Dickson; Almaretta, wife of Thomas Zanhizer; Izolia, wife of James Lutten, and Elizabeth, wife of M. Rice. Matthew Young was born in Clarksville, Mercer county, Penn., where he lived until his death in 1879. His father was also named James. The latter was born in Pennsylvania, of Irish parentage. Letta Ann Foster, who married Matthew, was of Scotch descent. She died in 1872. James M. Young, of whom we write, was brought up after the usual manner of farmers' sons. When eighteen years of age he began to take care of himself. In 1874, his marriage to Miss Maria M. Hasson was solemnized. She was a daughter of William and Maria Hasson. William was born in Ohio, and now lives in Iowa. He was one of the first gold seekers of Placer county, California, His wife died in Jackson county, Iowa, in 1858. James M. and Maria Young- are the parents of five children, viz.: Claude Hollis, born March 16, 1875, Byron Everett, born November 24, 1876; Sadie M. born February 9, 1881; Myron Brewster, born August 22, 1885; and Letta Fern, born September 26, 1887, and died September 5, 189o. In the spring of 1883, Mr. Mullen, of the State Line Coal Co., recognizing the superior abilities of Mr. Young, engaged him to superintend his large farm, consisting of 275 acres. Since 1875, Mr. Young has been in his employ, and his present position is due to the fact that he always discharged the duties assigned to him with promptness and efficiency. This is one of the best farms in the county, and is stocked with the finest breeds of horses and cattle.