350 - CUYAHOGA COUNTY. his wife died at the age of sixty-eight years. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have four children: A. B., a traveling salesman for the firm of B. Drehers & Sons, of Cleveland; Rollo 0., engaged in engineering; Myrtle B.; and Jamie H. Mr. Smith is identified with the Republican party. WILLIAM H. BEAVIS, practitioner of law in the city of Cleveland, is a son of the late Benjamin R. Beavis, who was born in London, England, in 1826, coming to America when but a child, with his parents, who located in Brooklyn village, where he was reared and educated. Preparing for the profession of law, was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1851, after which date he engaged in a good practice here. He was elected Justice of the Peace, became prominent in public life, and was twice elected to the State Senate, being first elected in 1871, and again in 1873. He held other positions of honor and trust, and enjoyed the confidence and esteem of his fellow citizens. He married Fredericka Mueller, of Cleveland, and of their children this personal sketch con cerns William H. Beavis, who was born in Cleveland, October 18, 1859, and who was given a high-school education. He then attended the Law Department of Cincinnati College, and graduated in 1883 with the degree of Bachelor of Laws. Locating in Cleveland, he became associated with his father in the practice of law under the firm name of Beavis & Beavis, which firm existed until the death of his father in 1884. Mr. Beavis is secretary to the Board of Directors of the German-American Savings Bank Company. He is also a director of the Consolidated German Newspaper Company, and has an interest in several other corporate companies, as well as in considerable real estate. As a lawyer he occupies a creditable position in the profession, and is a member of the County and State Bar Associations. He was married December 25, 1890, to Miss Julia Luetkemeyer, and has one child. JOHN RODGERS.--One of the leading and representative citizens of Solon township, Cuyahoga county, is John Rodgers, who with the exception of five years has been closely identified with that township since 1841, and has contributed his full share to the material growth and development of that community. Mr. Rodgers is a native of Ireland, having been born in county Antrim on the 22d day of June, 1829, the second son and fourth child of Alexander and Ruth (Bartley) Rodgers, both natives of the Emerald Isle. The Rodgers family emigrated to America in 1841, embarking at Belfast, going first to Liverpool, and thence to New York, landing at the latter port on the 22d day of June, that year, after a voyage of thirty-one days. From New York city they came direct to Ohio, by the way of the Hudson River to Albany, thence by the Erie Canal to Buffalo, and then across the lakes to Ohio, their destination being Cleveland. An accident happening to the steamer en route to Cleveland, they with others left the vessel at Fairport, the Rodgers family proceeding thence CUYAHOGA COUNTY - 351 to Bainbridge township, Geauga county, Ohio, where they expected to find relatives. In this they were disappointed, and they went thence to Solon township, Bedford county, and visited a sister of Mr. Rodgers, who was the wife of Thomas Marshall; next they visited another sister at Bedford, and subsequently took up their abode in a log house in Solon, owned by Mr. Marshall. That fall they removed to Bainbridge township, and into a log house owned by Mr. Logan. Here Mr. Rodgers purchased a cow, and the following spring purchased fifty acres of improved land in that township, paying $15 an acre for the land. On this land was a log house and a frame barn, and here the family settled down to farming. Mr. Rodgers was a baker by trade, having worked at the same in Ireland, and as may be imagined the family had a hard time of it for a time, being in a strange country and engaged in a (to them) strange employment. During the second winter on the farm the family had not to exceed fifty pounds of flour, which was earned by our subject by by hauling logs with oxen. For five years the family remained on this place, during which time the members were for a great portion of the time ill with the fever and ague, our subject alone escaping that disease, and during the illness of the family he did all the work both out of doors and in the house, which was no small task, as the stock at that time consisted of six cows and a yoke of oxen. After paying about $300 of the purchase money for their land, they abandoned the farm and moved to Solon township and purchased ninety acres of unimproved land, where, in February, 1846, bur subject and his father cut logs and built a cabin. The family moved upon their tract of land, and by hard work, living on potatoes and corn meal, succeeded in clearing a part of it the first year, putting in a crop of potatoes. After clearing more land they put in about four acres in wheat and reaped a large crop of fine grain, which they sold for seed wheat, selling this in town for $1 per bushel. After about $200 had been paid on the farm our subject worked out for $11 per month for eight months, giving the money to his father to help pay the remaining purchase money. The following winter our subject remained at home and assisted his father clearing ten acres more and hauling logs to the mill, and for this he got lumber with which to build a barn, which building he helped to put up the next winter. He assisted his father to pay off all the indebtedness on the farm, and in clearing and improving the land, and here the family lived for many years. His father died in 1863, at the age of seventy-one years, his widow surviving him about eight years, dying at the age of seventy. The parents were members of the Presbyterian Church. Most of the education of our subject was secured before the family came to America, he attending the common or public schools. When he was twenty-four years of age he worked during the summer until he had earned $51, and then engaged with Jason Robins in a cheese house at $16 per month, and the following summer in the same place for $20 per month. During the next winter he purchased a horse and wagon, and engaged in buying up pelts on commission, in which he met with success. Following this he returned to work in the cheese factory for $26 per month, and subsequently his employer gave him an interest in the business. In the spring of 1854 or 1855 he entered into a co-partnership with Mr. Robins in the stock and cheese business, and the first summer following made $800, besides his interest of about $1,000, in the business. After remaining in partnership with Mr. Robins for about six years he drew out $14,000 and fifty acres of land. The money he invested in stock and in cheese-making. In 1862 he purchased gold and silver and United States notes, which investment proved a profitable one, his returns from the same being rapid and large, more than doubling his money invested in gold. During those days he made money rapidly, and, re-investing judiciously and exercising good business judgment, he has succeeded in accumulating a large property. 352 - CUYAHOGA COUNTY. Mr. Rodgers followed the stock business for thirty-five years, meeting with success. During this time he assisted in organizing a bank at Chagrin Falls, having for an object the placing therein of his son, who about that time finished his collegiate course at Oberlin. Mr. Rodgers has made a success of his life all through, and in doing so has surmounted all obstacles and conquered all difficulties, unaided and alone, having no outside assistance, but relying entirely upon his natural business ability and his inexhaustible stock of energy s nd enterprise. Coining to America when but, a lad of twelve years, with only a limited education, and being the son of poor but honest parents, he was early thrown upon his own resources, and was not only earning his own living but also assisting his family when most .youths were in the school-room. But by unflagging industry and a determination to get ahad in life, aided by shrewd business sagacity and judgment, he has made for himself not only riches but a name and reputation for honesty am d fair dealing that is known all over the county He is what may be termed a self-made man, in every sense of the word, and his life am, success is a splendid example for the poor young men and boys of the country, as it demonstrates what one poor Irish lad has accomplished by his industry and energy; and what ono has done others can do. Mr. Rodgers was married on the 17th day of January, 1866, at Cleveland, to Miss Eliza McFarland, who was born on the 3d day of J anuary, 1839, in Millix, Tyrone county, Ireland, and is the daughter of James and Elizabeth (Johnson) McFarland. Her parents came to America in 1836. Mrs. Rodgers is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and is well known in her community as a woman in the true sense of the word, her kindness of heart and hospitality endearing her to her neighbors and friends. To. Mr. and Mrs Rodgers four children have been born, three of whom survive: William Emmet, born September 15, 1867; Mary E., born March 27, 1871; Jane M., born September 1, 1875, died May 3, 1888; and Carrie P., born November 13, 1878. William Emmet Rodgers was educated in the common schools at Chagrin Falls and at Oberlin College. After leaving college he engaged for a time in the stock business, but at present is engaged in the banking business in Bedford, being at the head of the Rodgers bank of that city, which was established in 1892. Mr. Rodgers is a young man of more than ordinary business talent, and like his father is endowed with great energy, which trait of character seems to have come to him through his father from his grandmother Rodgers, who was a woman of remarkable energy and perseverance. HENRY CARTWRIGHT, a farmer of Royalton township, Cuyahoga county, was born at this place October 1, 1840. His father, Richard Cartwright, was born in Berkshire, England, April 6, 1815, where he was reared to farm life, and was afterward engaged as a sheep herder. In 1836 he came to the United States, being obliged to borrow the money to pay for his passage, and he was seven weeks and three days in crossing the ocean. He borrowed twenty shillings, and this was repaid with his first earnings. He came with the family of John Pembrook, whose daughter, Harriet, he afterward married, in this county. Mr. Pembrook located in Strongsville township, Medina county, this State, and both he and his wife died on the farm on which they first settled. After settling in Royalton township, Mr. Cartwright farmed on shares for a time, and then bought the land where he continued to reside until his death, November 25, 1857. In political matters he was a stanch supporter of the Republican party. Mrs. Cartwright survived her husband until May 20, 1892, and both were buried in Royalton Center cemetery. They had seven children, namely: George, a farmer of Royalton township; Henry, whose name introduces this sketch; Edward, CUYAHOGA COUNTY - 353 who died when young; Mary A., who married Marcus Warner and is deceased; Edwin, who died young; Elizabeth, wife of Wayland Edgerton, of Royalton township; and William, a farmer of this locality. Henry Cartwright, the subject of this sketch, was reared to farm life, at length engaging also in butchering. After his marriage he located where he now lives, and, in company with his brother George, owns over 335 acres of fine farming land. They are engaged in general farming and dairying. October 31, 1872, Mr. Cartwright was united in marriage with Lucy P. Edgerton, who was born in Royalton township, August 3, 1847, a daughter of John and Philena Rhoda (Perry) Edgerton, natives of Massachusetts. The father was born in Hawley, in 1804, and the mother in Savoy, in 1814. They were married in their native State, December 6, 1838, and in an early day came to Ohio. They were the parents of seven children, all of whom are still living excepting one, who died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Cartwright have five children, namely: Mettle, Hallie R., Harry J., Herbert W. and Harley P.,—all at home. Mr. Cartwright votes with the Republican party, and both he and his wife are members of the Baptist Church, in which the former has served as Deacon, Trustee and Treasurer, and Mrs. Cartwright has been a teacher in the Sunday-school. JOHN VICKERS PAINTER, vice-president of the Cleveland Stone Company, was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, July 20, 1835. His parents, Samuel Marshall Painter and Ann Vickers Painter, were descendants of those people of the Quaker State who accompanied William Penn from England. In his boyhood and youth he received the Quaker training, that sect whose stern principles make, as the philosopher says, “Such men as constitute a state, a state worthy of the name." Educated at Haverford College, Pennsylvania, he early came West and embarked in business in Cleveland, where he has since resided. He first engaged in railroading in the employ of the Cleveland & Toledo Railroad Company. In this capacity he acquired the business habits which exhibited to some extent his executive ability as a man of prompt and shrewd judgment. Later, Mr. Painter went into the banking business, in which he continued, until June 1, 1873, when he retired from business because of failing health. After some years abroad he became interested in manufacturing and iron mining, and in the organization of the Cleveland Stone Company. Mr. Painter is a director in several of these corporations, and in the Cleveland & Pittsburg Railroad Company, of which he is also vice-president. With integrity and dignity, Mr. Painter has been progressive and successful in his business life. LEANDER SNOW has long been identified with Cuyahoga county, Ohio, and as one of its pioneer citizens is justly entitled to biographical mention in this work. Of his life, we make record as follows: Leander Snow was born in Oswego county, New York, July 14, 1822, son of Barzilla and Polly (Grinnell) Snow, natives of Massachusetts, the former born April 11, 1781, and the latter July 31, 1784. After their marriage his parents settled in Massachusetts, removed from there to Oswego county, New York, some time later, and in the summer of 1833 emigrated to Cuyahoga county, Ohio, and settled in Parma township, on what is known as the State road. There they spent the residue of their lives and died, the mother passing away on the 18th of March, 1855, and the father on the 30th of April,1859. They had a family of twelve children, eight sons and four daughters, Leander being the ninth born. The subject of our sketch spent the first eleven years of his life in his native county, and 354 - CUYAHOGA COUNTY. came with his parents to Ohio in 1833. He continued to make his home with them until the time of his marriage, after which he settled on a farm in the same township, and in Parma township he has lived ever since, his time and energies being devoted to agricultural permits. His farm is well improved with good buildings, fences, etc. Mr. Snow was married in Royalton township, this county, May 15, 1847, to Miss Sarah Prindle, who was born there, October 17, 1826. Her father, the late Nathaniel Prindle, was a native of New York, and her mother, nee Sirlinda Sprague, was born in New Haven, Addison county, Vermont, November 19, 1806. They were married in Royalton township, this county, and were among its earliest settlers. Both have passed away. Mrs. Snow was their only daughter. She and a son composed their family. Mr. and Mrs. Snow have had seven children, four of whom died when young. The others are as follows: Viola, wife of Herbert Oviatt; Hattie, wife of Charles E. Warren; and Lillie. Politically, Mr. Snow has long been a Jacksonian Democrat. He takes an active interest in local politics and has served in several olicial positions, among which are those of Township Treasurer, Township Trustee and Township Assessor. Fraternally he is identified with the I. 0. 0. F., having been initiated into that order in 1855. J. P. THORP, an old resident and prominent farmer, and at present the Pres dent of the Cuyahoga County Agricultural Society, was born on the farm where he now lives, January 22, 1834. His father, Warren Thorp, was born in Cleveland, April 12, 1802. just before the State of Ohio was created. Of course, at that time the point called Cleveland comprised only a few log cabins. The exact site of the house where Mr. Warren Thorp was born was where George Worthington's hardware store is now located. Joel Thorp, father of Warren, was a native of New Haven, Connecticut, married Sarah Dayton about 1792, and came with an ox team to Ashtabula county, this State, in 1799, settling in the wilderness about twenty miles from the nearest white inhabitant, and resided there about a year. During that time a son was. born, when he, the father, was absent at Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, to obtain supplies for the family, and the chief medical adviser (" midwife") on the occasion was an Indian woman ("squaw"). Mr. Thorp was detained by heavy rains making the bridgeless streams impassable and be could not arrive home as soon as he expected. From the same cause he was detained again in June following, when he made the trip again to Pittsburg, on the same errand his absence this time the poverty of his family. was so great that his wife emptied the straw from the bed-ticks and gathered from it the few scattered grains of wheat, which she boiled and carefully divided among her little children! This not being sufficient to support them until the return of the husband and father, Mrs. Thorp had almost given up in despair when she— one day espied a wild turkey in the field. Taking down from its pegs the old flint-lock gun, she cleaned it up in good order, charged it with the last remnant of gunpowder there-was in the house, crawled out carefully into, the field, leveled the gun across a log, fired, and down came the turkey! and the reader can imagine what a feast that little family enjoyed for a day or two. In 1801 this family moved to what is now Cleveland. Being a carpentei, Mr. Thorp built the first frame house in the place, during the ensuing winter, for Alonzo Carter, a leading man of the county. While, Mr. Thorp was up from the ground iv the erection of this build ing, a number of children, including several Indian boys, were playing among the shavings below and carelessly set fire to the building, utterly consuming it. Mr. 'Thorp also erected the "Judge Kingsberry " residence, at the corner of Kinsman and Woodland Hills: this building is still standing. In 1804 he moved CUYAHOGA COUNTY - 355 into Newburg township, where he remained until 1808, when he removed to Buffalo, New York. Residing there until the war of 1812, he joined the United States army and was killed at the battle of Lundy's Lane. By the burning of Buffalo all that was left of his household goods was a set of silver spoons, which his wife carried away in her bosom! The disasters mentioned of course broke up the family, so that they were obliged to scatter and each look out for himself. Three of the sons, including Warren, the father of the subject of this sketch, came to Cleveland, where the latter made his home at Judge Kingsberry's, going to school winters and working for his board. He commenced working for Israel Hubbard on a farm on Kinsman street, for whom he cleared about forty or fifty acres. He was also engaged with other parties in the same business until 1823 or '4 when he purchased the farm where J. P. now resides. Then until some time in 1825 he kept "bachelor's hall," with his brother Bezaleel, building during this time a small log cabin and making some improvements upon the land. December 15, 1825, he married Hannah Burnside, a native of Hubbard, Trumbull county, this State, born May 4, 1809. This marriage was celebrated at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Serenus Burnett, in Orange township, Cuyahoga county. Soon after that event they moved with an ox team over a blazed road to the little log cabin mentioned, on the farm where the • subject of this sketch now lives. There was no glass in the windows, and the door was not hung. Arriving here in the evening, Mr. Thorp, with ax and auger, improvised a table whereon to eat the supper which she was preparing, and after their repast he made the bedstead, the first in the house, and for cordage they used bark. For the first several nights they were serenaded by wolves, the music being more shocking to the nervous system than that of any old-fashioned "shivaree." They occupied this farm until 1864, rearing a family of seven children. The first death in the family was that of Mrs. Thorp, June 3, 1883; and Mr. Thorp died April 3, 1888, in his eighty-sixth year. In early life he had been a Democrat in his political views, but during the most of his life he was a Republican. He was honored with all the offices of his township excepting that of Justice of the Peace. Both himself and wife were consistent and honored members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which body he was a Class-leader for nearly forty years. His house was always the Methodist itinerants' home, as well as the most comfortable stopping place for all the members of the church making their pilgrimages to his neighborhood. Consequently he was better known than most of the residents of the county. The fifth child in the above family, and third son, J. P., was reared on the farm where he still lives. The first school he attended was in the log schoolhouse in his native district, Chagrin Falls, and at Twinsburg, where Samuel Bissell taught; and he afterward attended Baldwin University at Berea; then he taught school three winter seasons. In the spring of 1860 he went overland to Oregon, being five months on the road, and in that distant land was engaged in gardening, ranching and in conducting a trading post, where he was fairly successful. In the summer of 1864 he returned by way of the Isthmus of Panama to New York city and Philadelphia, at which latter place he had his gold-dust coined. Arriving home he purchased the old homestead of his father, where he has since remained. In his political principles Mr. Thorp is a Republican, and he has been active in public affairs; has been Trustee, etc., of his township, holding all the offices, indeed, excepting that of Justice of the Peace. He has been connected with the Cuyahoga Agricultural Society about eighteen years, in which also he has held all the offices, one after the other, excepting that of secretary. He was elected vice-president of that association in 1892, in 1893 superintendent of the grounds, and in 1894 president, which position he now holds. 23 356 - CUYAHOGA COUNTY. October 20, 1864, is the date of Mr. Thorp's first marriage, when he wedded Miss Melissa Norris, of Sandusky county, Ohio, and by that marriage there were five children, namely: Jason W., Willis N., Myra Alice, Henry J. and Mary L. March 18, 1888, Mr. Thorp married Mary Alice Emerson, of Akron, Ohio, born at Marquette, Michigan, February 8, 1861, and reared in Cuyahoga Falls, this State, until twelve years of age, and then moved to Akron. By this last marriage there are two children,—Warren E. and Russell E. WILLIAM C. HUY, who is engaged in general farming in Brooklyn township, Cuyahoga county, Ohio, and who also operates a feed and cider mill and manufactures wine, is a man who has met with success in the various enterprises in which he is engaged. He was born in Alsace, France, January 29, 1840, son of Jacob Huy, a native of the same place. It was in 1840, the same year William C. was born, that the Huy family emigrated to America and located on a farm in Parma township, Cuyahoga county, Ohio. Seven years later they removed to Brooklyn township, same county, and settled on the land now occupied by the subject of this sketch. Here the father built his own house, even making the doors and door casings himself, and in this home he spent the rest of his life. His death occurred August 20, 1893, in the eighty-first year of his age. His wife, nee Caroline Froehlich, a native of France, passed away in 1870, at the age of fifty-two. They were the parents of two children, a son and daughter. The daughter, Emma, is the wife of George Deitz, and lives in Cleveland. Mr. Huy was assisting his father on the farm when the war broke out. In 1862 he enlisted in Company B, One Hundred and Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, as leader of the Regiment Brass Band, which band had the honor of playing the first national airs in Charleston, South Carolina, after the surrender of the rebel forces. He continued in the service until the war closed, being a participant in many of the prominent engagements of the war, among which were those of Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. His natural ability as a musician, together with his popularity with both comrades and officials, gained for him in 1865 promotion to the position of chief musician in the regiment. He was mustered out of the service July 10, 1865. The war over, Mr. Huy settled down to farming in Brooklyn township, and in this occupation he has since been engaged. His farm comprises fifty acres of well-improved land. Mr. Huy was married 'November 6, 1865, to Eva Fild, a native of Baden, Germany, who came to this county with her parents when she was nine years old. She was reared in Parma township. They are the parents of six children, namely: Lina, William, Julius H., Emil E., Louisa and Emma. All are living except William. Lina is the wife of William C. Braun. Mr. Huy is a member of Glenn Lodge, No. 263, I. 0. 0. F. CHARLES BESTER, a successful farmer of Royalton township, Cuyahoga county, was born in Prussia, Germany, October 5, 1843, a son of John and Philamena Bester. Charles attended the compulsory schools of his native country until fourteen years of age, then followed wagon-making at various places four years, and in 1865 sailed from Bremen to the United States, landing in New York after a stormy voyage of six weeks. After spending four weeks in that city, he opened a wagon and carriage works on Lorain street, Cleveland, Ohio, and remained there until 1873. In that year Mr. Beater came to Royalton township, Cuyahoga county, Ohio, locating on his present farm of 105 acres, which is now in a fine state of cultivation. In 1885 Mr. Bester erected a good CUYAHOGA COUNTY - 357 barn, and has also a wagon-shop on his place, where he does all his own work and much of his neighbors. June 24, 1868, in Cleveland, Ohio, Mr. Bester was united in marriage with Catherine Pfanestiel, born in Hesse Darmstadt, Germany December 26, 1845, a daughter of Caspar Pfanestiel, who came from Bremen to New York in 1858 and afterward located in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Pfanestiel had served in the German army Mr. and Mrs. Beater have four children: Charles, at home; Anna and Dr. William F., of Cleveland; and Rudolph, at home. Mr. Beater gave his son William F. a good literary and medical education, who graduated at the Western Reserve Medical College at the age of twenty-one years, and is now successfully practicing his profession in Cleveland. Mr. Beater has made what he now owns by unrelenting toil, fair and honest dealings, and has the respect of the entire community. He takes but little interest in political matters, but is a constant reader of both the German and English papers. He has served his township as Road Supervisor. Religiously, Mr. and Mrs. Beater are members of the Lutheran Church. NATHAN B. BOWLER is another one of the prosperous farmers of Solon township, Cuyahoga county, Ohio. Mr. Bowler was born in Carlisle, Schoharie county, New York, August 24, 1826. His father, Captain George I. Bowler, was an officer in the war of 1812. The Captain was born in Newport, Rhode Island, and was twice married, first to Susan Barber, and after her death to her sister, they being natives of Rhode Island and members of a prominent and highly respected family. In 1833 he and his wife came with their family to Geauga county, Ohio, and settled at Auburn, being among the pioneer settlers of that frontier district. There the Captain lived for half a century. He was a farmer all his life. Politically, he was first a Jacksonian Democrat and afterward a Republican. About the only public office he ever filled was that of Township Trustee. He was a member of the Christian Church. The children by his first wife were twelve in number. The living are: William; Phebe Warren; N. P., of Cleveland; Nathan, the subject of this sketch; while the children by his second wife, nee Lucy Barber, were, Rev. Charles, a member of the Seventh Obio Volunteer Infantry, who was killed at Lookout Mountain; and John R., who is a resident of Pasadena, California. Four of this number were teachers. Nathan B. Bowler was reared and educated at Auburn, Ohio. He carried on farming in Orange township for several years, and from there came to Solon township, where he has since resided. His present farm, which was for many years known as the McConney farm, comprises 150 acres of rich soil, and has upon it first-class improvements. From the residence, which is located on a natural building site, a magnificent view of the surrounding country is obtained Among other improvements on the place is a fine maple orchard and sugar house. Mr. Bowler keeps a dairy of twenty-five cows. He was married at Aurora, Ohio, in 1864, to Betsey Hickox, a native •of that place and a daughter of Volney and Eunice (Waldo) Hickox, who came to this State from Connecticut. Mrs. Bowler died in January, 1893, leaving two children : Alida A. and Charles W., both at home with their father. Charles W. is married and has one son, Forest. Mr. Bowler's political views are in accord with those advocated by the Republican party, and his religion is that of the Disciple Church, of which he is a consistent member. He and his family are among the highly respected people of the vicinity in which they live. HENRY A. CARTER, one of the early pioneers of Cuyahoga county, was born on the farm where he still resides, March 12, 1819, a son of Lewis Carter, who who came from Connecticut to Ohio about 1814. 358 - CUYAHOGA COUNTY. He was married, in Royalton township, to Almira (Payne) Clark, widow of Melzer Clark. Her parents came to this county early in 1812. Mr. and Mrs. Carter had three children: Lorenzo, who died in Royalton township, in 1860; Henry A., whose name introduces this brief memoir; and Louis, who died in infancy. Their father died when Henry was about five years of age, and was buried in Brecksville township, and their mother afterward married Henry L. Bangs, and they had several children. She departed this life about 1875, and lies buried in Richfield, Summit county, Ohio. Henry A. Carter, the subject of this sketch, attended the common schools of his native locality, afterward entered the schools at Akron, this State, and then taught in Royalton and Brecksville townships, also in Summit and Medina counties. He lived with his step-father until the latter moved to Michigan, after which he and his brother conducted the home farm. After his marriage Mr. Carter located upon a farm of seventy.one acres, north of where he now resides, which he cleared, and remained there until after the close of the late war. He next spent four years in Brecksville township, and in 1871 came to his present location, where he now resides with his son. He has been a life-long, hard-working farmer, and successful in all his undertakings. Politically, his first presidential vote was cast for Martin Van Buren, but since 1856 he has voted with the Republican party. In September, 1844, Mr. Carter was united in marriage with Martha S. Frost, who was born in Genesee county, New York, November 8, 1825, a daughter of Jewett and Eunice (King) Frost, who came to Cuyahoga county about 1830. Mr. and Mrs. Carter have two children: Bertha E., now Mrs. Erwin Payne, of Cleveland ; and Elwin L., at home. E. L. Carter was born in Royalton township, February 23, 1853, attended the common schools of his district, afterward entered the schools of Richfield, Summit county, and in the fall of 1872 became a pupil of Oberlin. College. He then taught school three terms in Royalton and two terms in Hinckley township, Medina county. He was married, October 15, 1879, to Amanda Snow, who was born in Brecksville, June 29, 1859, a daughter of Holland and Mary (Lockhart) Snow, and by this marriage there are three children: Bertha M., born January 12, 1882; Henry H., August 16, 1884; and Layton E., August 31, 1892. After marriage Mr. Carter located where he now resides. In political matters he sympathizes with the Republican party. LEWIS HENNINGER, one of the early settlers of Brooklyn township, Cuyahoga county, Ohio, is a native of Germany and possesses the characteristics of the German people. Mr. Henninger was born in Bavaria, July 15, 1819, son of John Henninger of that place. John Henninger emigrated to America with his family in 1833, coming direct to Cleveland and selecting Parma township, Cuyahoga county, as a place of location. On a farm in this township he passed the rest of his life, 'being seventy years of age at the time of his death. His wife, nee Catharine Brahm, lived to be seventy-five. They were the parents of seven children, four daughters and three sons, all born in Germany, all came to America and all reached adult age. With one exception they all located in Cuyahoga county. Lewis Henninger, the youngest son and the fifth born in the family, was fourteen years old when he came to Ohio. He grew up on his father's farm, attending the district school during the winter and in summer assisting in the farm work. Honesty, industry and economy were early instilled into his life, and to his early training he attributes much of the success he has attained. He is now the owner of 107 acres of fine land. May 9, 1893, his residence was wholly destroyed by fire, and since then he has erected a more pretentious one, at a cost of CUYAHOGA COUNTY - 359 $3,000. In connection with his farming h( has also been engaged in the stock business and for some years has kept a dairy. In April, 1850, Mr. Henninger married Christena Orth, a native of Germany. She died a few years later, leaving two daughters namely: Anna, wife of William Alber, of Medina county, Ohio; and Minnie, wife of Charles Graff, also of Medina county. Mr. Henninger's second marriage occurred in 1858, when he wedded Catharine Hardt. She, too, is a native of Germany, but has been a resident of Ohic since she was twelve years old. They have five sons, viz.: Lewis, of Brecksville township, this county; George and Philip, at home; Henry. also at home; and Frederick W., who is in col. lege at Ann Arbor. In national issues Mr. Henninger supports the Democratic party, but for township officers he votes for the best men, regardless of party lines. He is a member of the Evangelical Church. F. F. DAY, manager of the hat, cap and gents' furnishing department of J. L. Hudson's great clothing establishment of Cleveland, was born in this city in 1859, and commenced work for himself here at the early age of fifteen years, operating a lath machine in a sawmill. After spending a season at this business he began learning the art of steam-pipe fitting; but in 1875 he entered the employ of H. F. McGinnis, of Cleveland, hatter and furrier, as a clerk, and remained in that position for six or seven years. His employer failing in business, he engaged with C. H. Fuller & Co. and continued with them until January, 1884, when he was engaged by the celebrated J. L. Hudson house and placed at the head of the hat and cap department. Twc years afterward he was in addition given charge of the gents' furnishing department, which position he now fills. Under his supervision are about twenty salesmen. Mr. Day's success in life has been due exclusively to his own efforts. He is steady, always at his post, not losing a week since 1875! For the past twelve years he has been a member of the militia of this city,—the " Cleveland Grays." He was married in this city, May 10, 1887, to Miss Nellie Johnson, who was reared in Dunkirk, New York, and they have two children: Joseph H., six years of age, and Alice Mildred, three years old. The residence is at 386 Dunham avenue. GEORGE N. DOW, master car builder of the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway Company, inaugurated his career as a railroad man at Salem, Massachusetts, with the Easton Railroad, in December, 1868, as a messenger boy in the office of the roadmaster. May 1 of the next year he began learning his trade in the car shops of the same road, and in October, 1879, was made a foreman of freight repair. In September, 1881, he was given charge, in addition to freight repairs. of the building of new trucks, platforms, and running gear of passenger cars. In May, 1886, he was transferred to the Boston & Maine Railroad as general foreman of the south end of the road, with headquarters at Boston. October 1, 1887, the Summerville shops were placed under his supervision. May 1, 1889, Mr. Dow made an entire change, leaving the Boston & Maine Road and going to the Pullman Palace Car Company at Pullman, Illinois, as superintendent of repairs, and remained there until June 16, 1890, when he came to the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway Company as general car inspector, and July 1, 1891, was promoted to division master car builder,—completing in December, 1893, twenty-four years of continuous unbroken service. Mr. Dow was born in Kingston, New Hampshire, October 21, 1853. Early the next year his father, G. W. Dow, a railroad man, moved 360 - CUYAHOGA COUNTY. to Lynn, Massachusetts, and four years later located in Salem. G. W. Dow was born in Plaistow, New Hampshire, in 1827, and spent most of his life in railroad service. He enlisted in the Union army at the first call and served to the close of hostilities, and died August 12, 1881. By marriage to Olivia, a daughter of Nathaniel Smith, Mr. Dow became the father of two children,—George N. and Charles, now located in Salem, Massachusetts. George N. left the public schools at the age of sixteen years, after receiving a fair English education, and became a messenger boy, as before stated. June 17, 1875, he married, in Boston, Mary Y. Statem, a daughter of William Statem, a blacksmith. They have one child, Alice M., born August 26, 1876, and is now in the freshman class of the Cleveland high school. Fraternally Mr. Dow is a Mason, an Odd Fellow, a Workman, a member of the B. M. Relief Association, the Master Car-Builders' Association, and of the Central Railway Club. W. H. AVERY, a well known farmer and influential citizen of Brecksville township, was born on the same farm where he now lives, and which he owns, June 26, 1845. His father, George J. Avery, was a native of county Kent, England, born in 1815, the son of George Avery, who when a boy learned the trade of butcher, which he followed in London. (Both his parents were farmers.) When a young man he, the last mentioned, was married, in county Kent, to Miss Mary Witherdon, and they had the following named children: George J., born in 1815 and the father of our subject; Mary, born in 1817; Hester, 1819; James, 1821; Harriet, 1826; Ann, 1827; Sarah, 1829; and Joseph, 1830. This wife died in England, as did also the daughter Hester; and for his second wife Mr. Avery married Mary Fields, and about 1840 emigrated to the United States, with all his children excepting George, Jr., and James. Sailing from London they landed at New York, and came to Cleveland by the canal and lake, and finally arrived in Brecksville township. Near the west line of this township he purchased forty-one acres, where he lived until his death, when about sixty years of age; and he was buried in Rice cemetery. By his last marriage there were no children. George Avery, Jr., father of W. H., was reared on a farm in his native country. Soon after his marriage, in 1841, he emigrated to this, the land of golden opportunity, whither his father and many of his friends had come the previous. year. With his bride and brother James he bade farewell to his native land, and from London took passage on a sail vessel which required six weeks and three days to reach New York; they encountered considerable ice on the way and at one time the situation was perilous. On arrival at Cleveland the bride was left there while the brothers walked out to Brecksville, where a conveyance was secured to take her out. Mr. Avery purchased a small piece of land, on time, near the west line of the township, where Mr. W. H. Avery (our subject) now lives. Here he began farming, and resided there the remainder of his life, dying September 3, 1850, after a short illness, and was buried in Rice cemetery. In his political sympathies he was an old-line Whig. For his wife he had married Louisa Avann, who was born in county Kent, England, in 1824. After the death of her husband she married George Reanier and moved to California, and she is now living at Capitola, that State, again a widow. Mr. George (Jr.) Avery's children were: Elizabeth, born September 12, 1842, and is now a widow of W. H. Sheldon, living in Texas; William H., whose name heads this article; and Charlotte, born December 13, 1849, and is now a widow of Samuel Shurtleff. The gentleman whose name heads this biographical sketch was only five years of age when his father died, and his school advantages CUYAHOGA COUNTY - 361 were consequently very limited. When but sixteen years of age he began life for himself, and first he was employed for a short time by Clinton Wyman, of Independence township, and next by that good citizen, J. J. Barnes, then a farmer of this township, until his enlistment in the United States army, in September, 1864, at Cleveland, in Company H, One Hundred and Seventy-seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was detailed to Tullahoma, Tennessee. The first regular engagement in which he participated was at the Cedars, when the Union forces were repulsed and driven back to Murfreesborough. Mr. Avery was then detailed to various places in that vicinity, then to Washington, District df Columbia, and later to North Carolina, where he joined General Sherman, at Goldsboro, and continued with him until the close of the war. During his service he received no wounds. He was dischaiged June 30, 1865, at Cleveland. Returning to Brecksville township, he found a home and employment at Mr. Barnes' again, as his mother had left for California. After a time he purchased the home farm and kept " bach" for two years, while working it. After his marriage, in 1869, he located upon his present farm, the Avery homestead, where he has since lived, following general agriculture and also the dairy business extensively. He has an excellent farm of nearly 100 acres, which is systematically cultivated and managed. There are few, if any, more stirring and systematic farmers in the township than Mr. Avery, and these traits have been important factors in his success. In his dealings he is straight forward and reliable. With regard to political issues he is a stanch Republican, and is public-spirited, but is ho office-seeker. He and wife are members of the Congregational Church. June 16, 1869, Mr. Avery married Miss Rosaline Comstock, who was born March 26, 1847, in Richfield, Summit county, Ohio, a daughter of Allen and Lydia (Miller) Comstock. Her father was a native of Connecticut and her mother of Massachusetts, and are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Avery's children are: May, born May 4, 1870, now Mrs. Harry Seward, of Akron, Ohio; Laura, who died in infancy; George A., born November 16, 1875; Myron C., December 14, 1879; Charles W., who died when three years of age; and Harry W., born April 8, 1884. C. C. SCHELLENTRAGER, Auditor of Cuyahoga county, is a widely and favorably known citizen of this portion of the State. He was. born in Eisenach, Germany, March 2, 1846, and emigrated to America in 1859, crossing the ocean in a clipper ship, the journey lasting forty-nine days. He had received an ordinary education in his native country, in the citizens' school and Teachers' Seminary of Eisenach. After his arrival he spent the first six months in New York, engaged in a cigar factory, stripping tobacco, at $ 2 per week in wages. Then he came to Akron, this State, and worked as an apprentice in his brother-in-law's bindery, the first complete book bindery at Akron, established in 1859. While he was thus employed he was favored in attending the elementary and high schools there, in perfecting his education, by special arrangement with the school officials, and passed through all the grades of study. In the meantime he followed the occupation of book-binder, after which he left Akron for New York. He embarked from there for San Francisco, California, leaving New York on the (so called) opposition line in the steamer America, and after crossing the isthmus of Nicaragua took the steamer Moses Taylor on the Pacific side, reaching San Francisco after a most interesting trip of twenty-four days, in June, 1863. On arriving, unable to secure work at his trade, he accepted a position as waiter in the Globe Hotel, for the consideration of $15 per month and board. After this he secured a position as clerk in a fruit store in the fall of the same year, and under very favorable circumstances remained there until his return to Cleve- 362 - CUYAHOGA COUNTY. land in April, 1866. Being an active Union boy, he had joined, while sojourning in San Francisco, a volunteer military company organized for the purpose of entering the army then in the fields of battle, but the company failed to receive an order to report for field duty, and was mustered out in 1865. On returning to Cleveland be engaged in the restaurant and saloon business, which he continued to manage until 1883, with considerable success, principally under the firm name of Die-bolt & Company, thence removing in 1884 to Glenville, to engage in agricultural pursuits. He became the manager and owner of The Cleveland Aromatic Disinfectant Company in 1891. Was married in July, 1869, to Miss Adella L. Guebhard, and has two children: Carl and Clara. In politics he has always been an ardent Democrat, firmly believing in its true principles, and steadfast in his position for the interests of the many. He became active in politics in 1872, during the Greeley campaign, and was elected to the City Council of Cleveland in the spring of 1877 from the old Third ward, and was twice re-elected. While a member of the City Council he was repeatedly nominated on the county ticket for Representative, Sheriff, etc., and finally honored with the nomination of County Recorder in the fall of 1882, and successfully elected as such, but not successful in the election of 1885 for the same office. He was again placed on the Democratic ticket in 1886 as a candidate for County Auditor, without his knowledge or consent, and his defeat was mainly due to his embarrassed condition and ill health. On account of his experience in municipal affairs and his known progressive, sincere and honorable ideas of public duty, he was in the spring of 1888 again called out and elected Mayor of Glenville. Declining a re-election in 1890, he was sought for the place in the spring of 1892, and again elected by a handsome maority. In the fall of 1892 he was, without opposition, nominated for County Auditor the second time, and triumphantly elected against much opposition from unknown sources. He resigned his position as Mayor of Glenville in August, 1893, and entered upon the responsible duties of the office of County Auditor September 11, 1893. This testimonial of the people is an evidence of the broad mind, business capacity, and general integrity of Mt. Schellentrager. ERNST A. SCHELLENTRAGER, a prominent pharmacist of the city of Cleveland, is a brother of the Auditor of Cuyahoga county, Mr. C. C. Schellentrager. The gentleman whose name introduces this sketch was born in Eisenach, Germany, February 22, 1850, attended the citizens' school of his native city until 1864, and then emigrated to America, coming direct to Cleveland, with his mother and youngest brother and sister. Possessing a predilection for the drug business, he entered the employ of Dr. H. C. Busch, a druggist on the corner of Ontario street and the public square in Cleveland, soon after his arrival here. After remaining with Dr. Busch two years, he engaged with Hartness & Shannon, where he spent another two years. Following this he was for several years engaged in the capacity of manager of the drug store of Dr. W. H. Capener on St. Clair street, after which time he was called to Ravenna, Ohio, to take charge of the drug business of E. P. Brainerd & Son. He returned to Cleveland in 1873 and embarked in business for himself on St. Clair street, where he has built up an enviable reputation for competency and reliability. In 1887 he formed a partnership with Eugene R. Selzer and opened a drug store at No. 1021 Superior street, under the firm name of Eugene R. Selzer & Co.; but at the end of five years this partnership terminated, and in 1893 Mr. Schellentrager associated himself with George J. Hoehn, and under the firm name Schellentrager & Hoehn opened a new pharmacy at the corner of Superior and Norwood streets. In January, 1894, the CUYAHOGA COUNTY - 368 Madison Pharmacy, corner of Superior street and East Madison avenue, was purchased by this firm. Mr. Schellentrager, however, devotes most of, his time to his St. Clair street institution. He has taken much interest in pharmacy and devoted much time to it, and though not a graduate he has labored zealously for the promotion of pharmaceutical education. While president of the Cleveland Pharmaceutical Association in 1882 he took the first step toward the establishment of the Cleveland School of Pharmacy; and ever since the organization of this school he has been honored with the presidency of the pharmacy school committee, which position he holds at present. In 1878 he was elected a member of the Cleveland Board of Education (now the School Council), and his twelve years' incumbency of that office testifies most fitly as to the value of the service he has rendered and the appreciation of the public. In 1886 he was chosen president of the board by a unanimous vote, notwithstanding the fact that the board was nearly equally divided on political issues, which in itself was an unusual compliment. He is also a member of the American, Ohio and Cleveland Pharmaceutical Associations, being most active in the latter, seldom missing a meeting. His family consists of a wife and seve children, as follows: Emmy L., wife of M. J. Kelp, of Chicago; Fred C., druggist of the same city; Ernst A., Jr., employed in his father's pharmacy; Ada L., Johanna, Eleonora M. and Walter Ludwig,—the last mentioned yet an infant. Mrs. Schellentrager is an accomplished lady and a fine musician, having studied under Professor Oscar Paul, a prominent instructor in the Conservatory of Music at Leipzig, Germany, where she was reared and married. Mr. Schellentrager has recently erected a very comfortable modern home in Glenville, one of Cleveland's suburbs, where he was so fortunate as to strike a rich flow of natural gas, which he utilizes. His home, "The Evergreens," is furnished in a manner adapted to contentment, and is occupied by an appreciative family. A. L. RADWAY, one of the old settlers and well-known farmers of Newburg township, Cuyahoga county, Ohio, forms the subject of this article. Mr. Radway was born in Fayetteville township, Windham county, Vermont, November 10, 1828, son of Richard Radway, who was born in Putney, that same county, in 1804. Richard Radway was a blacksmith by trade. About 1841 he emigrated with his family to Ohio and settled in Newburg, Cuyahoga county, where he followed his trade three years. In 1844 he located on the farm on which the subject of our sketch now lives, and the rest of his life he devoted to agricultural pursuits. He was a Democrat in politics, and at one time served as Township Trustee. Of his father, Jonathan Radway, little is known. It is supposed, however, that he was born in Rhode Island and was of English descent. He died when Richard Radway was four years old. Richard Radway died at the age of seventy-two. The mother of 364 - CUYAHOGA COUNTY our subject, nee Mary Ann Stone, was native of Vermont and was left an orphan when quite young. She died at about the age of siKty-five years. Two sons and one daughter co nposed their family, A. L. being the oldest and being about twelve years of age when he came with them to Ohio. He had attended school some in Vermont, and after coming to this county went to the district schools for several winters. All his life he has been engaged in general farming and is now the owner of ninety-two acres. Mr. Radway was married in 1853 to Marietta Ratbburn, a native of Livingston county, New York. She came out to Cuyahoga county, Ohio, when she was twenty years old and for five years was engaged in teaching school in Newburg township. Politically, Mr. Radway is a Democrat. He has served as Trustee of the township, and for many years has been an Assessor. THOMAS R CLEMENT, one of the Trustees of Strongsville township, Cuyahoga county, Ohio, is a highly respected citizen and one of the representative men of his community. A brief sketch of his life is herewith presented: Thomas R. Clement was born in the township in which he now lives, February 1, 1856, son of Edward and Sophia (Redrup) Clement, both natives of England, the former born in Berkshire in 1817 and the latter in Buckinghamshire in 1819. Edward Clement came to America when he was about sixteen years of age, and it was in Strongsville township, Cuyahoga county, Ohio, that he subsequently met and married Miss Redrup. They have been residents of this township ever since. In their family of eight children Thomas R. is one of the younger. He was reared and educated here, and in this vicinity has resided all his life. October 18, 1877, the subject of our sketch was married, in Royalton township, this county, to Miss Florrie Saunders, who was born there June 15,1858, and their union has been blessed by the birth of two children, Vernice L. and Louis H. Mr. Clement was elected Trustee of Strongsville township in the spring of 1893. In all public affairs he has ever taken a commendable interest. Both he and his wife are prominent and active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He has served as Sunday-school superintendent for several years, and has at various times filled most of the leading offices in the church. In politics he is a stanch Republican. HENRY R. HENNINGER, another one of the prosperous farmers of Parma township, Cuyahoga county, Ohio, was born and reared in this township, and in this township he has spent his whole life. As one of its representative citizens it is therefore appropriate that biographical notice be made of him in this work. Briefly, a sketch of his life is herewith presented: Henry R. Henninger was born July 3, 1845, son of Philip G. and Sophia (Orth) Henninger, both natives of Germany, the former born in Bavaria, October 20, 1813, and the latter May 9, 1823. They were married in Cuyahoga county, Ohio, and after their marriage settled in Parma township, where she has since resided, his death having occurred July 15, 1892. They reared eight children, whose names are as follows: Helen, John, Henry R., Louisa, Emma, Laura, Julia and Mary. Henry R. Henninger was married here, November 21, 1876, to Miss Margaret L. Uhinck, daughter of William and Margaret M. (Boyer) Uhinck. Her parents, both natives of Germany, came to Cuyahoga county, Ohio, about the year 1848 and settled in Parma township, where her mother died March 6, 1887. They had six children, of whom Mrs. Henninger was the third. She was born in Parma township, January 21, 1853. Mr. and Mrs. Henninger CUYAHOGA COUNTY - 365 are the parents of eight children, seven of whom are living: William P., Edwin J., Carl H., Arthur J., Dina M. S., Oscar A. and Roman G. Harvey J. died in infancy. As already stated, Mr. Henninger is ranked with the prosperous farmers of the township. He owns a hundred acres of fine land, and has it well improved with good buildings, etc. He affiliates with the Democratic party, and has always taken an active part in political affairs. He has filled several of the township offices, has served as Justice of the Peace for twelve years, and in all the positions to which he has been called he has performed his duty with the strictest fidelity. In church work he also takes a prominent and active part, being a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. JAMES PRESTON, one of the well-known farmers of Strongsville township, Cuyahoga county, Ohio, dates his birth in county Armagh, Ireland, early in the '30s. He spent his youthful days on his native isle, and in 1855, upon reaching manhood, emigrated to America. From that time up to the present he has made his home in Strongsville township, and since his marriage, which occurred two years after his arrival here, he has lived on his present farm. He owns eighty-three acres of land, well improved and under a high state of cultivation, and the buildings and general surroundings of the place are indicative of the thrift and prosperity that have attended Mr. Preston's earnest efforts. Mr. Preston was married in this township, November 16, 1857, to Mrs. Sylvia C. (Kelly) Meacham, widow of Stephen Meacham, Jr., who died here in 1851. Mr. and Mrs. Meacham had six children, two of whom are living, viz.: Lucy and Marquis. Mr. and Mrs. Preston have one son, Francis J., who married Miss Ida M. Brown and resides in Strongsville township. Mr. Preston is a public-spirited and progressive man. He is generous in his support of the gospel and of all worthy causes. Indeed, any measure that has for its object the welfare of his community is sure to find in him a hearty supporter. He has served three years as Township Trustee, and has also filled the office of School Director. ELMER A. SPERRY.—To attain to the maximum of success in life it is imperative that a man shall devote himself to that business or profession for which he has an apparent natural predilection. By insisting upon following his own inclinations in early life the subject of this sketch has proved that nature designated to him thus early the field in which his efforts might be turned to the best account. Mr. Sperry is of Huguenot-American extraction and his birth occurred at Cortland, New York, October 12, 1860, his parents being Stephen D. and Mary A. (Bard) Sperry. The father was a man of great mechanical skill and his career was one of activity and usefulness. His death occurred on the 28th of February, 1891. The mother of our subject died soon after he was ushered into the world and he-was taken in charge by his grandparents, by whom he was reared. His natural aptitude for mechanics and his determined devotion to experiments in this line caused no little solicitude to his indulgent grandparents, who wished him to devote himself to his studies in school with more singleness of purpose. When it became evident that he would not turn his attention to other studies he was given all opportunity in the way of mechanics, and gained a knowledge of the making of windmills, drills and other tools and machinery, and while a boy mastered the work of bookbinding, also learning glassblowing and grinding. He learned the process of making air pumps and a railroad tricycle, his marked ability being a matter of no little astonishment to those who had watched his progress. Very early he became interested in 366 - CUYAHOGA COUNTY. electricity, and, feeling that while he had some practical knowledge of this subject he also had a greater necessity of a theoretical information, he devoted himself to study, and by the use of text-books and by preparing himself for practical experimentation he greatly increased his knowledge of the subject, in the meanwhile devoting considerable attention to the construction of an electric motor. Being dissatisfied with his accomplishment, he decided upon attending the State Normal School at Cortland, where he gained a thorough knowledge of mathematics, chemistry and physics. There he also attended lectures on the science of electricity, applied himself to such books as treated upon the s lbject, and virtually completed a course in eectrical engineering. In 1876 he took his f rst contract, which was for automatically recording the movements of a gas meter seven miles distant, by means of a single electric wire. This work he accomplished most successfully. In his investigations with the dynamo he found that a large portion of the same was inactive and unoperative, and he set to work to remedy this fault, which entailed so much loss of power and efficiency. His ideas were reduced to practical plans and drawings in 1878, the same being based upon scientific and mathematical principles. The production which was the result of his genius and talent was patented, and designated as an economic generator and automatic regulator. The Sperry dynamo a id electric machine were adopted and are so designed as to admit of a double field magnet, —a conspicuous and valuable improvement. Mr. Sperry is inventor of what is termed the Sperry system of lighting, as well also of an automatic gas engine and an electric mining machine. He is one of the charter members of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, and also of the National Electric Light Association and the Chicago Electric Club. He is a ready and concise thinker, thoroughly informed in the scientific lines to which he has devoted his attention, and though he is yet a young man he has gained distinctive prominence as an electric engineer, being known far beyond the radius of Cleveland, which city has been his home for the past few years. He has been very successful in his province of labor and thought, and has high standing among those most conspicuous in this line of science and business enterprise. In 1887 Mr. Sperry was united in marriage to Miss Zula A., a daughter of Edward Goodman, proprietor of the Chicago Standard. The children of our subject and his wife are Helen, Edward and Lawrence. MYRON ACKLEY, an old settler of Middleburg township, was born in the township of Livingston, Columbia county, New York, October 6, 1822; and when he was fourteen years of age his father, Thomas Ackley, emigrated to Ohio, settling in Middleburg township, this county, in 1838. He died June 21, 1845. Mr. Myron Ackley, our subject, has been a resident here ever since 1838, engaged in farming, and is therefore one of the oldest settlers. He was married here to Miss Betsey E. Fowles, who was born in this pwnship, and died here, November 9, 1870. By this marriage there were three children, namely: Harriet E., who became the wife of H. M. Root and died October 6, 1889; Samuel J., who married Miss Ida R. Spofford and resides in this township; and Ellen, who is the wife of Franklin Beckwith. MICHAEL SCHAAF, a well-known and prosperous farmer of Middleburg township, was born in Germany, October 5, 1828, the son of Conrad Schaaf. When our subject was about five years of age his father emigrated to America with his little family, and, coming directly to Ohio, took up his residence in Brooklyn township, Cuyahoga county. There the honored parents continued to reside until death summoned them to the life eternal. CUYAHOGA COUNTY - 367 Michael Schaaf continued to reside in the locality where he was reared until the spring of 1853, when he came to Middleburg township, where he secured a farm, to whose improving and cultivation he has since devoted his attention, and that with excellent results. The place is thoroughly well kept, has yielded good returns for the labor and care expended and is provided with convenient and substantial buildings. The marriage of Mr. Schaaf to Miss Elizabeth Scuhardt was celebrated in Brooklyn township, March 22, 1853, his wife being also born in Germany. Our subject and his estimable wife are the parents of eight children, by name as follows: Elizabeth P., Charles, Lewis O., Henry J., George W., Rosa C., Julius W. and Leonard M. Taking much interest in local affairs and ever advocating those measures which tend to the good of the community, Mr. Schaaf has been called upon to serve in a number of positions of trust, and has proved in each instance a capable and conscientious official. He and his family are members of the German Lutheran Church, and in the work of the local society they take a prominent part. D. H. PUTT, proprietor of the Wilmot Hotel, Cleveland, has been a resident of this city for the past twenty-three years, having been brought here by his father, Richard Putt, when a child of three years. He was born in Cuyahoga county, this State, in 1868, and reared in this city, assisting his father in the poultry business, which he still carries on extensively at 749 Detroit street. He has carried on a business of $40,000 a year; but since May, 1891, he has also been the proprietor and manager of the Wilmot Hotel, on Ontario street, succeeding his father, who had opened the house in 1890. This is one of the best hotels in the city: it has seventy rooms for guests. Though a young man, our subject is thoroughly adapted for the business. He is also interested in real estate. He is also one of the firm of Burrows & Putt, proprietors of 123 lots in Glenville, where during the last year (1893) they did some build. ing. Mr. Putt is one of the most progressive young men of the city,—probably the youngest hotel proprietor of any importance in this part of the State, being only about twenty-three years of age when he took charge of the hotel; but his success has proven his ability. In his social relations he is a member of the Maccabees, Columbia Tent, No. 134, Cleveland. He was married in 1891, to Miss Maud Quigley, daughter of John Quigley, of this city, and they have a son, Clarence. Richard Putt, proprietor of the American House, Cleveland, has been a resident of this city since 1871. He was born in Devonshire, England, September 13, 1845, and was fourteen years of age when he came to America, locating at Strongsville, Cuyahoga county. After a residence there of two or three years, September 24, 1862, he enlisted in Company C, One Hundred and Twenty-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged May 16, 1865, on account of disability caused by gunshot wounds received at Lovejoy station, Georgia, September 4, 1864. He was shot through the right forearm, the ball passing through below the left elbow. The one ball made four bullet holes! After remaining in the hospital for about six weeks he was given a furlough. After his discharge from the army he resumed his trade of harness-making for about three years, and then engaged in the produce business, dealing principally in butter and eggs, at which he continued until he came to Cleveland. Here he established the poultry business, to which he devoted his entire attention, doing the largest business of all in this line in the city, until 1888. He slaughtered 1,000 head weekly for the local trade. In 1888 he turned the business over to his eldest son, and formed the company of Putt, Fife & Pentland, and took charge of the American House, which had just been refitted. In the spring of 1893, 368 - CUYAHOGA COUNTY. Fife and Pentland retiring, he formed a partnership with Isaac Reynolds, and again thoroughly refitted the house. The hotel has a capacity for accommodating 300 people. In January, 1891, he opened the Wilmot House on Ontario street, which he is still conducting in company with his son. In his political sympathies he is a stanch Republican. He was married in Cuyahoga county, Ohio, in 1865, to Miss Emeline Osborn, of Lorain county, this State, and they have three children, namely: Mamie, wife of W. A. Neil, of this city; Ernest and Charles. IRA FITZWATER, a respected citizen of Brecksville township, was born November 6, 1823, in Yates county, New York. His father, John Fitzwater, was born December 4, 1800, near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a son of Joseph Fitzwater. John grew up to manhood in Yates county, and December 26, 1822, married Sabra Peckins, who was born August 10, 1804, in New York, a descendant of an old New England family. He inherited nothing, as his father lost property by imperfect title. He located upon a piece of rented land, where his widowed mother afterward made her home with him. About 1825 he moved to Warren county, Pennsylvania, and purchased land, where he lived ten or eleven years, following agricultural pursuits, erected a sawmill and did something in the line of lumbering. He bargained for land in the northeast corner of Brecksville township, and came through on horseback to look at it, and in the spring of 1837 moved upon it with his family. A two-horse wagon contained his household goods and farming implements. On the land was only an old hut, with an elm-bark roof, and this afforded them shelter for two years, when a substantial frame structure was erected. Mr. Fitzwater's mother, Mrs. Joseph Fitzwater, spent the remainder of her days here with her son, and she lies buried on the old homestead. Many years after his settlement here Mr. Fitzwater moved to the center of Brecksville township, where he intended to live a retired life; but, not content with doing nothing, he returned to the farm and erected a new house, and occupied it as a residence until 1873, when he and his wife and two sons (John and William) together with their families, started for White county, Tennessee, where he intended to introduce sheep-raising. He lived there until his death, in August, 1874; his wife. had departed this life during the preceding April. They were at first buried in Tennessee, but were afterward exhumed and brought to Brecksville township, and now lie in a private cemetery on he old homestead. Politically Mr. Fitzwater was a Whig and Republican. In her younger days his wife was a member of the Methodist Church. He was a self-made and determined man, fearless and successful in the business of life's activities. His children were: Ira, our subject; and David, born in New York; David died December 23, 1893, in Paulding county, Ohio, aged nearly sixty-nine years. Those born in Pennsylvania were: George, a resident of Paulding county, Ohio; Charles, who died young, in Pennsylvania; Rachel, who also died in Pennsylvania; and Thomas W., now a farmer of Brecksville township; and those born in this township are: John A.; William, a farmer of this township; and Mary, who died young. Mr. Ira Fitzwater, whose name introduces this biographical sketch, was ten years old when he became a resident of Ohio. He was brought up as a farmer's son in a pioneer country. When he was twenty-seven years of age his father gave him fifty acres of land in Independence township, adjoining the paternal homestead. He afterward added to it by purchase until he had in all about 150 acres; but he now has 290 acres, all excellent land. He has been a successful farmer, straightforward in his dealings, never having had a lawsuit. In his political views he has always been a stanch Republican, and has served as Trustee of his town- CUYAHOGA COUNTY - 369 ship, and in other offices; but even for these situations he was elected against his will. He is one of the most highly respected citizens of the township. He is the oldest representative of the pioneer family to which he belongs. December 31, 1865, he married Miss Catharine Dillow, who was born in Brecksville township about 1827, a daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Farrar) Dillow. After his marriage he lived some years with his wife's parents, and they located where our subject now lives. His wife died January 13, 1893, and was buried at Center cemetery. She was a member of the Congregational Church. DANIEL JOHNSON, one of the leading citizens of Cuyahoga county, was born in Rochester, Vermont, February 24, 1820, a son of David and Zebiah (Richason) Johnson, natives also of that State. Three children were born in the family of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson in Vermont, viz.: Daniel, whose name heads this sketch; George, who died in Seneca county, Ohio, at an advanced age; and Charles, deceased in Royalton township, Cuyahoga county, at the age of fifty-seven years. In 1834 the family joined a brother-in-law, Chauncey A. Stewart, in Royalton township, Cuyahoga county, Ohio. Mr. Johnson purchased a farm of seventy acres one mile west of Royalton Center, paying $3 per acre, and the land was covered with timber. Their only place of shelter was a small log cabin. A few years afterward a new cabin was built, more land purchased, and the father lived there until an advanced age, dying April 30, 1860. His wife died eight years afterward, February 27, 1868, and they were buried in the township cemetery at Royalton Center. Mr. Johnson was identified with both the Whig and Republican parties, and was a member of the Free-will Baptist Church. Mrs. Johnson was a member of the Methodist Church. Daniel, the subject of this sketch, received only a limited education, and was early inured to farm labor. For twenty-five years he was engaged in the butchering business in Cleveland, having made the journey to that city every other day during that time, and was very successful in his dealings. At one time Daniel and George Johnson owned over 900 acres of land. In 1874 sour subject came to Royalton Center, where he has ever since lived a partially retired life. He has disposed of his land until he now owns only 100 acres. He loans his money, and also deals in real estate. He is one of the wealthy and influential men of his county, has always taken an active part in the improvement of his locality, and has made many friends during his active life. He cast his first presidential vote for William H. Harrison, in 1840. June 20, 1866, he was united in marriage with Sarah A. Craddock, born in Royalton township, April 11, 1841, a daughter of Richard Craddock, who emigrated to Royalton township, Ohio, in the fall of 1840. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson had one son, David R., who was born February 3, 1868, and died April 4, 1869. They also reared an adopted daughter, Lottie, now the wife of R. F. Hamblin, a physician of Royalton township. Mrs. Johnson is a member of the Methodist Church. T. H. CAHOON, 374 Franklin street, Cleveland, Ohio, has for many years been a well-known citizen of this place and since 1887 has been retired from active business, enjoying the fruits earned by a life of honest industry. Mr. Cahoon was born in Fredericktown, Maryland, July 7, 1832, son of Joel and Margaret Cahoon, the former a native of Vermont and the latter of Washington, District of Columbia. The mother is still living at the old homestead in Dover township, this county, she having attained her eighty-fourth year. Joel Cahoon came to Cleveland, Ohio, as early as 1810, with his parents, Joseph and Lydia Cahoon, and settled on the farm where our sub- 370 - CUYAHOGA COUNTY. ject's mother now resides. Joseph Cahoon was the first settler of the township. There were but four houses in Cleveland at that time. Joel Cahoon was a farmer by occupation and at an early day was also engaged in contracting. During the war of 1812 he went to tho front as a soldier and rendered most valiant service. In his family were eleven children, seven of whom —three sons and four daughters—are still living. Their names are as follows: T. II., the subject of our sketch; John J., an engineer of Memphis, Tennessee; Lydia, a teacher; D. K., deceased; Charles 0.; Laura E., a teacher; Martha W.; Leverett J., deceased; J. Marshall, who is extensively engaged in grape culture on the home farm in Dover township; Mary Emma, deceased; and Ida M., a teacher. T. H. Cahoon spent his early life in working on his father's farm and in attending the district school. In 1851 he came to Cleveland and began learning the trade of ship ca,penter. This business he followed for fifteen years. Then he ran a planing mill, and in 1876 engaged in the lumber business in this city, being a member of the firm of. Cahoon & Hutchinson. In this business he continued until 1887, when he retired, as above stated. Mr. Cahoon was a member of the City Council of Cleveland in 1882, and it was largely owing to his vote and influence that the ordinance was passed which granted the Johnson line franchise over Scoville avenue, thereby making an opening for a single fare from Brooklyn through the city. Mr. Cahoon was married, March 27, 1860, on the Miami river, near Cincinnati, Ohio, to Miss Elizabeth Hughes, daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Hughes. Her grandfather Hughes came with Governor Bebb from Wales to this country, and it is recorded of him that he bought the first tract of land west of the Miami river. Richard Hughes was born in 1808, was married January 21, 1830, and died August 25, 1850. His wife was born in Pennsylvania in 1807, emigrated to Ohio with her parents, John Elder and wife, in 1815, and died September 6, 1870. She was a most estimable woman and a devoted Christian. Mr. and Mrs. Hughes had a family of eight children, viz.: Elizabeth H., wife of Mr. Cahoon; Mary, deceased, wife of Joseph Cillay; Frances, wife of George Hare; Martha, wife of Dr. Griswold; Ezekiel; Margaret, wife of Aaron Haggaman; and Rebecca. Both Mr. and Mrs. Cahoon are members of the Presbyterian Church, and he is a member of the I. 0. 0. F. and the A. 0. U. W., in both of which organizations he has passed all the chairs. He has represented Ohio in the National Council of the A. 0. U. W. Politically, he has always been a Republican. OLIVER EMERSON, late of Parma township, Ohio, was a son of Asa and Sally (Small) Emerson, who emigrated from Lowell, Massachusetts, to the West, and after visiting different places, settled in the southern part of Ohio, where Cincinnati now stands, and in 1820 removed to Cuyahoga county, settling in Parma township. They both died in Parma township. They were married in Maine, January 26, 1803. The father died November 20, 1855, and the mother November 5, 1858. They had eleven children, of whom Oliver Emerson was the eldest. He was born in Bowdoin, March 11, 1804, and was sixteen years of age when he came to Cuyahoga county, and was living in Parma township when he was married to his first wife, Minda Hodgman, November 30, 1826. They settled in Parma township, where Mrs. Emerson died, July 24, 1849, of cholera. They had six children, namely: Minerva H., Alfred M., who is a resident of Cleveland; Stephen, who died in Cincinnati, Ohio, January 14, 1861; Lucina J., now the widow of Albert Standen, who died in Cleveland, Ohio, September 8, 1884; Oliver S., who is a resident of Parma township; and Orlando, who is a resident of Cleveland. April 4, 1850, Mr. Emerson was again married, his second wife being a daughter of Jesse CUYAHOGA COUNTY - 371 and Rebecca (Jones) Farwell, and widow of Milo Hildreth, namely, Mrs. Lydia Hildreeh. Mrs. Lydia Emerson, the second wife of Oliver Emerson, was born in Middlebury, Vermont, April 9, 1816. Oliver Emerson died in Parma township, February 28, 1890. He was a man who took a good degree of interest in political affairs, and for a long time was Postmaster of Parma; and he also held various township offices. He was a farmer by occupation. Since his death Miss Minerva H. Emerson has been Postmistress of Parma. S. H. STEWART, a farmer of Royalton township, Cuyahoga county, was born on the place which he still owns, located two miles west and a half mile south of Center, October 16, 1829. His father, Chauncy A. Stewart, was born March 27, 1782, and his father, Samuel Stewart, came to this State from Bristol, Vermont, in the spring of 1817. Chauncy A. Stewart was married in Vermont, to Cynthia Richardson, a native of New Hampshire, and a daughter of Daniel Richardson, a blacksmith by trade. He mysteriously disappeared while in Canada, and is supposed to have died. Chauncy Stewart came to Cuyahoga county, Ohio, in the fall of 1816, locating on the farm which our subject still Owns. He exchanged his Vermont farm for one in Royalton township, which was then covered with timber, and at that time only one family resided in this community. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart had one child when they came to Ohio, Daniel R., who died in Shell Rock, Iowa, after reaching years of maturity. One child was born to them in this county, S. H., the subject of this sketch. After locating on his farm Mr. Stewart built a rude cabin of poles and bark, but afterward a more substantial log cabin took its place, in which our subject was born. Mr. Stewart was a great hunter and wolf trapper. In the spring of 1817 the parents of Chauncy Stewart came to Royalton township, bringing with them. the 24 remainder of their family, excepting one daughter, who joined them soon afterward. The father died at this place, and was buried in the Disciple Cemetery. Chauncey A. Stewart died in 1866, and his wife survived until 1869, both having been members of the Disciple Church. The former was a Whig in his political views, later a Republican, was a prominent and successful farmer, and a highly respected citizen. S. H. Stewart, the subject of this sketch, received his education in the schools of his native county. Being a born mechanic, he secured work at the carpenter's trade in early life. After his marriage he began work with his father on the home farm, and, after the latter's death, purchased his brother's interest in the place. He resided there until coming to Center in 1877. Mr. Stewart removed to DeKalb county, Illinois, but a short time afterward returned to this county. He has been a life-long agriculturist, and his excellent farm of over 320 acres speaks for his ability in that line of work. Mr. Stewart was married December 4, 1849, to Mary Ak Carter, who was born in Yorkshire, England, March 25, 1830, a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Dodsnorth) Carter, who crossed the Atlantic in the fall of 1831, locating in Ohio. The father was a wagon-maker by trade, and made the first one-horse dump cart in Cleveland, In political matters, Mr. Stewart has been a Republican since the formation of that party, has served his township as Trustee for six terms, and was also Justice of the Peace one term, having declined further nominations. GEORGE P. HERMAN, a grocer and baker of Cleveland, was born in this city, September 12, 1850, a son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Rock) Herman, natives of Germany. The father came to Cleveland about 1849, and followed the carpenter and joiner's trade, which he had learned in the old country. Both he and his wife were members of the German Evangelical Church. The latter now resides in West Cleveland. 372 - CUYAHOGA COUNTY. George F., one of seven children, two of whom died in early childhood, began work for himself in the store which he now occupies in 1867, as clerk for John Rock. Five years afterward Mr. Herman became a partner in the business, under the firm name of John Rock & Company, and in 1891 he purchased his partner's interest, since which time he has continued as sole proprietor. He employs fifteen men in the sale department. The store is located at 981 and 983 Woodland avenue, and is one of the largest in that part of the city. In 1875 Mr. Herman was united in marriage with Miss Anna Darmstaetter, a native of Germany, and a daughter of Gabriel and Anna M. Darmstaetter, natives also of that country. To this union have been born six children,—Hattie, George C., Cora Anna, Walter C., Elsie and Beatrice Rubio Ethel. The eldest died at the age of four years. Mr. and Mrs. Herman are members of the German Evangelical Church. In political matters, the former affiliates with the Republican party. fie has ever been a most worthy and serviceable citizen, giving his influence to forward all movements and enterprises which have for their object the improvement of the city. He is an excellent business man, and is classed among the responsible, worthy and enterprising men of the city. GEORGE MARCH.—Among the prominent and representative citizens of Chagrin Falls is Mr. George March, president of the Chagrin Falls Banking Company. Mr. March was born at Windsor, Ashtabula county, Ohio, May 30, 1848, and is the son of George and Laura Ann (Blakslee) March. The . father was a native of Sutton, Massachusetts, where he was born in 1791, and in that town was reared. He learned the trade of machinist. From Massachusetts he removed to Windsor, Ohio, locating at the latter place and engaging in farming in 1841. In 1849 he removed to Chagrin Falls, and there resided throughout the remainder of his life. He was a Republican in politics and a member of the Masonic lodge. His death occurred In 1863. His father was Daniel March, who was a native of Sutton, Massachusetts, and was of English descent, the Marches coming to America from England in 1620. The mother of our subject was a native of Connecticut, and removed to Clarendon, Ohio, when young with her parents. She died in Chagrin Falls, in her eighty-fifth year. Her father was Ozi Blakslee, who was a native of Connecticut and was a soldier in the war of 1812. He was of English descent. Five children were born to the parents of our subject, as follows: Eliza, of Chagrin Falls; Laura, who died, at the age of thirty years; Mary, who died at the age of about seven years; George, our subject; Sarah, who died at the age of thirty years. Our subject came to Chagrin Falls the day before he was one year old. He was reared in the same place and secured his education in the public schools of the district. The death of his father when he was but a youth threw him upon his own resources, and at the age of fifteen years he commenced to work for C. Bullard & Lord, in the wooden-ware business. He continued with this firm as an employee until 1872, when he bought an interest in the business, and retains the same, at present, the firm being known as Bullard & March. In 1886 he was elected superintendent of the Chagrin Falls & Southern Railroad, and held that position until the sale of the road to the Cleveland & Canton Railroad Company. Upon the organization of the Chagrin Falls Banking Company in 1890, Mr. March was elected president of the same, and holds that position at present. He is also president of the Chagrin Falls Manufacturing Company, who manufacture all kinds of sadirons. He is also interested in the cattle business in Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico, and is a Director of the American Cattle Company of Colorado. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, affiliating with Golden Gate Lodge, No. 245, CUYAHOGA COUNTY - 373 being Master of that lodge at present; is a member of Chagrin Falls Chapter, No. 152, a thirty-second-degree Mason and also a Mystic Shriner. Politically he is a Republican, with Prohibition tendencies. He has served several years in the City Council of Chagrin Falls. From the above outline of Mr. March's life it will be seen that he has been an active man, and has met with more than the average degree of success. He is a self-made man and owes his present position in life entirely to his own efforts and enterprise, backed by a character for honesty and integrity. He has always discharged in a faithful and satisfactory manner the duties of the different positions he has been called to fill, and while yet a comparatively young man has established a reputation for fine business and executive abilities second to no citizen of Chagrin Falls. Mr. March was married in 1875, to Sarah W. Wales, who was born at North Abington, Massachusetts, and is of English descent. To this union three children have been born, as follows: Fred G., born 1878, and died at the age of five years; Forest O., born in 1883; Herald W., born in 1886. Mr. and Mrs. March are members of the Congregational Church, of which Mr. March has been a Trustee and Treasurer for some time. He has also been interested for several years in the lecture course, which has proved a great success. JAMES WRIGHT, of Cleveland, was born I in Scotland, February 6, 1820, an only son, and the only member of the Wright family who ever left Scotland. His father died in 1819, and in 1886, at the age of seventy years, his mother died, and both lie side by side in the cemetery at Berwickshire, Scotland, with their many ancestors. Mr. Wright started from home at the early age of ten years, traveling through Scotland, England and Ireland. In 1837 he came to this country and located in Cleveland. His first employment was in steamboat painting, and while thus engaged he sailed on all the principal rivers of the United States. At one time he was assistant foreman in Eage Company, No. 1, of Volunteer Firemen; later he purchased several acres of land, where he engaged in gardening; then was proprietor of a paint and paper store, which business is now carried on by one of his sons. Mr. Wright was first married November 5, 1845, and to this union were born five children, two now living,—John J. and Walter E. Wright. One son, A. F., died in 1892. In 1861 Mr. Wright was united in marriage with Mary E. Goodsell, of New York city, and they have two children,—Helen and Louis. Politically Mr. Wright is a stanch Republican. He is one of two charter members of the St. Andrews society now living, and is a worthy representative of the business men of the early days, also a highly esteemed and valued citizen. JOHN R. EDWARDS, engaged in the coal trade and teaming in Cleveland, was born in this city in 1842, a son of Rodalphus and Sophia (Musson) Edwards. His mother was born August 15, 1819, has been an honored resident of Cleveland for many years, and is a worthy member of the Presbyterian Church of East Cleveland. His father is deceased. Mr. and.Mrs. Edwards had eight children, viz.: Sarah A., at home; John R., our subject; Cherry, deceased at the age of seven years; Mary J., widow of the late D. P. Brower, and a resident of this city; Lydia E., wife of N. Cates, of Cleveland; Julius S., a lumber and coal dealer of this city, married Anna Adams; Sophia R., widow of Edward Roberts; and one who died unnamed. John R. Edwards received his education in Newburg, Ohio, under the tutorship of Prof. A. Spencer, and afterward was engaged in clerking for four years. At the opening of the late war lie enlisted in Company H, One Hundred and 374 - CUYAHOGA COUNTY. Fiftieth Ohio National Guards, was engaged on garrison duty at Fort Slammer, near Washington, District of Columbia, three months, and took part in one skirmish. After returning home, Mr. Edwards resumed clerking for two years. He was then the owner of a large stone quarry for ten years, employing on an average twenty men. His next venture was in his present business, under the firm name of Edwards Brothers, which partnership continued until 1889, and since that time our subject has remained alone. He now owns about fifty head of horses. In 1865 Mr. Edwards was united in marriage with Miss Mary M. Brower, a native of Summit county, Ohio, and a daughter of D. P. and Matilda Brower, and they have four children: John R., who assists his father in the office, married Jennie, a daughter of Rev. Daniel Ewald, of Cleveland, and they have one child, Helen; Pearl Alberta, who has been a teacher in the Lincoln school for the past two years; Sadie May, a pupil in the Cleveland high school; and J. R., attending the Lincoln school. Mr. Edwards is a member of the American Legion of Honor, and is a stanch Republican. R. M. MACHOL, Rabbi of the Scoville Avenue Temple, Anshe Chesed, was born in Germany, November 13, 1845, a son of Zadik and Esther Machol. The father was a merchant in Europe, but August 19, 1893, at the request of their children, they came to America. They now reside in Leavenworth, Kansas, where they celebrated their Golden Wedding January 3, 1893. Mr. and Mrs. Machol have four children: M., our subject; Hannah, wife of Charles Salinger, of Leavenworth, Kansas; Henrietta, wife of A. Hyman, of Onaga, that State; and Jennie, wife of A. Salinger, also of Leavenworth. Mr. Machol has reached the age of seventy-four years, and his wife is seventy-one years of age. The latter's mother lived to be 104 years of age, and Mr. Machol's mother reached the age of 106 years. Mr. and Mrs. Machol are most excellent people, and carry the respect and esteem of a large circle of acquaintances. Dr. Machol, the subject of this sketch, received his education in the Theological Seminary of Breslau, Germany, where he graduated in 1869. He then came to the United States, spending the first two years at Leavenworth, Kansas, and Was then called to what is now one of the largest congregations in Chicago, remaining there four years. Since 1876 he has filled his present position in Cleveland, which alone speaks in the highest terms of commendation respecting his ecclesiastical and executive ability. On first taking charge of the church 'they worshipped in a small building on Eagle street, but with the increase of membership they were compelled, in 1886, to build the present temple, which will seat 1,700 people. Over 210 families are now members of the church. The Sunday School, which contains a membership of over 200 children, occupies five large rooms on the lower floor. Dr. Machol was married in 1871, to Miss Minnie, a daughter of Bernhard Rosenthal, formerly a Rabbi and teacher in Wurtemberg, Gerdrany, for thirty-nine years. He died at that place in 1874, at the age of sixty-five years. He was an intelligent and useful man, and was highly respected by all who knew him. His widow afterward came to this country, and lived with our subject until her death, in 1879, at the age of sixty-eight years. Mr. and Mrs. Rosenthal had six children, namely: Rosa, wife of D. Frey, of San Francisco; Emma, now Mrs. S. Mooney, and a resident of Aspen, Colorado; Max, of Cincinnati, Ohio, married Miss Mary Rosenthal; Minnie, wife of our subject; Bettie, wife of S. Weinberger, of Idaho Springs, Colorado; and Anna, wife of J. Timendorfer, engaged in the insurance business in Cleveland. Mrs. Machol came to America at the age of sixteen years, and is now forty-three years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Machol have five children, namely: Jacob, twenty-one years of age, was