1150 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY pertaining to the art of undertaking and embalming and soon commanded the patronage of the leading families of the city which has since been maintained by the Jones Funeral Home. Richard E. Jones was very successful in business and prominent in civic affairs. He took a commendable interest in every movement which had for its object the substantial welfare of his adopted city and state. Many organizations received his support and assistance. He was particularly interested in music and aided in the organization of the first Eisteddfod and served in the capacity of president in 1898. This was one of the most successful Eisteddfods ever held in Ohio. He served as president of the State Funeral Directors Association. He was a Knights Templar Mason and served as Emminent Commander of Mt. Vernon Commandery No. 1 and was Past Grand of the Odd Fellows. He was also a member of the Knights of Pythias and other fraternal organizations. He served as trustee of the Boys Industrial School at Lancaster, Ohio, by appointment of Governor Bushnell and also Governor Nash, serving five years in all. He was a member of Governor Nash's party on the trip to California at the launching of the battleship Ohio. Mr. Jones was an extensive traveler, having visited many places in America and Europe. His life was a busy, useful and honorable one and was rewarded with a rich measure of success for his integrity and well directed energy. He died October 5, 1923, and his remains are buried in Greenlawn Cemetery. In 1879 Richard E. Jones was married to Miss Mary A. Cadwallader of Columbus. She died in 1897. To this union was born one son, Bertram G., the subject of this sketch. Some years after the death of his first wife, Mr. Jones was married to Mrs. Nellie Evans. Bertram G. Jones was reared in Columbus. He attended the Sullivant School and Latin School and after spending about a year in the West he returned to Columbus. He then entered Ohio State University and was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. After graduating, he became assistant secretary of The Provident Savings and Loan Company. After serving in that capacity about two years he became a teller in the Ohio Trust Company. After three years he resigned from that position and went to Douglass, Arizona, where he was teller in The Bank of Douglass for a year. He then went to HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1151 Vancouver, British Columbia, and became associated with his uncle H. A. Jones who was engaged in the shipping business, remaining with him about a year and a half. He spent about six months of this time in office work and the balance on boats, during which time he visited a number of important ports in various parts of the world. He then returned to Columbus and read law in the office of Nash & Lentz for two years, when he became associated with his father in the undertaking business. The firm was incorporated under the firm name of R. E. Jones & Son, with R. E. Jones president, and Bertram G. Jones secretary and treasurer. The business was continued with that personnel until the father's death, and since that time Bertram G. Jones has conducted the business, maintaining the same high class standards as established by his father. The Jones Funeral Home was first established at 16 East Broad Street, and a few years later was removed to the corner of Broad and Third Streets, then to 277 East Broad Street, where they remained for nineteen years. In 1924 the present location, 812 East Broad Street, was purchased. Originally, a large residence was located here, which has been remodelled and converted into a large and attractive funeral home, and is probably a leading one of the city. Mr. Jones has always been a Republican. He is a member of the Miami Avenue Presbyterian Church, and has the following club and lodge affiliations : Columbus Lodge No. 30, Free & Accepted Masons ; Ohio Chapter ; Columbus Council ; Mt. Vernon Commandery ; Aladdin Temple ; Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks ; Buckeye Republican Club ; Columbus Exchange Club ; and Columbus Athletic Club, of which he was one of its founders. He is past president of the Funeral Directors & Embalmers Association of Ohio, and served for seventeen years as chairman of the Legislative Committee. He is also a member of the State Board Embalming Examiners, of which he served as secretary-treasurer and president. Mr. Jones has been identified with the Fourth Ohio National Guard as regimental quartermaster sergeant, and later served as lieutenant and captain of Company A. At the age of fourteen years he had been a member of the Columbus Rifle Squad. Mr. Jones is an extensive traveler and has made three world cruises, as well as numerous trips to Europe. 1152 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY Walter A. Houck is engaged in the general practice of his profession in Columbus, and is not only one of the representative attorneys of Franklin County, but is also a broad minded, loyal and public spirited citizen. He was born at Attica, Seneca County, Ohio, June 29, 1889, the son of Jacob and Carrie (Walter) Houck. Jacob Houck was born at Tiffin, Ohio, in 1856. He was educated in the public schools and attended Heidelberg College. Throughout his life he followed general farming and stock raising, and was also well known as an auctioneer in Seneca County. Politically he was a Democrat, and took an active part in local politics, being the Democratic nominee for the office of county commissioner on several occasions. He also served as justice of the peace, township clerk, and township treasurer. Mr. Houck died in 1902. His wife, who was born at Bryan, Ohio, in 1864, died in 1927. Both are buried at Attica, Ohio. They were members of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Attica. To Mr. and Mrs. Houck were born six children : Alice, married Hon. Ray C. Carpenter, attorney, former state representative from Seneca County, lives at Attica ; Mary, deceased ; Walter A., the subject of this sketch ; Anna, who is in charge of nurses' training in Lucas County Hospital, Toledo, Ohio ; Clara, who is a teacher in Attica High School ; and Ida, married Laylin Smeltz, lives at Attica. Jacob Houck was the son of Isaac and Mary (Heirholzer) Houck, natives of Ohio, both deceased. They are buried at Tiffin, Ohio. Throughout his life Isaac Houck was a farmer. His son, John Houck, was a veteran of the Civil War. Carrie (Walter) Houck was the daughter of Conrad and Elizabeth (Pfiefer) Walter, natives of Germany and Switzerland respectively. They were early settlers of Wisconsin and later lived at Bryan, Ohio, where Mr. Walter was successful as a building contractor. The early education of Walter A. Houck was received at Siam, Ohio, and in 1907 he was graduated from Attica High School. He then taught school for two years in Reed Township, Seneca County, after which he entered Heidelberg College. After a year he returned to the teaching profession in Reed Township, but in 1911 entered Ohio State University. He was a member of the class of 1914, College of Law, and in that year was admitted to the Ohio State bar. During HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1153 1914 he was located near Toronto, Canada, as assistant general manager of a sand and gravel company, and in 1915 went to New York, and operated a farm near Owego. During 1916 and 1917 he engaged in farming near Wheatfield, Indiana, and in 1918 was engaged as attorney for the C. L. MacEachen Company, of Columbus. Since 1920 Mr. Houck has engaged in private practice in Columbus, and in 1927 removed to his present location, 8 East Broad Street. In 1916 Mr. Houck married Miss Elizabeth Pirrung, the daughter of John and Susie (Wolfel) Pirrung, of Columbus. Mr. Pirrung, well known for many years in Columbus as a musician, is deceased, and is buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Columbus. His widow resides in this city. Elizabeth (Pirrung) Houck died in December, 1925, and is buried in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Columbus. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Houck : Walter A., Jr., born in 1919 ; John, born in 1921; Henry, born in 1923; and Susan, born in January, 1925. Mr. Houck is a Republican, a member of St. Joseph's Cathedral and belongs to Columbus Council, Knights of Columbus, and Phi Kappa fraternity. He is identified with the Columbus, Ohio State, and American Bar Associations. In 1929 Mr. Houck was a candidate for municipal judge, and was defeated by only 168 votes. The family residence is at 904 Bryden Road. R. A. Kidd, Jr., M. D.—One of the most successful of the younger physicians and surgeons of Columbus is Doctor Kidd, specialist in neurology and psychiatry, with offices at 683 East Brood Street. He was born in this city, October 18, 1903, the son of Dr. R. A. and Catherine (Martin) Kidd. A complete sketch of Doctor R. A. Kidd, Sr., appears elsewhere in this history. R. A. Kidd, Jr., received his early education in the public schools of Columbus and was graduated from East High School in 1921. He then entered Ohio State University, and after three years at that institution entered the Medical School of the University of Cincinnati. He received the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1928 and then served as an interne at Mt. Carmel Hospital, Columbus. Doctor Kidd has 1154 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY taken graduate work at Lynn Maternity Hospital, New York City, and has studied at the New York Post Graduate School, the Gallipolis State Epileptic Hospital, the Newberry State Hospital, at Newberry, Michigan, and the Norristown State Hospital, at Norristown, Pennsylvania. Since establishing his practice in Columbus, Doctor Kidd has specialized in neurology and psychiatry. He is also associated with his father in the McMillen Sanitorium. Doctor Kidd is a member of the Columbus Academy of Medicine, Ohio State Medical Society, and American Medical Association. He is a member of the staff of Mt. Carmel Hospital, Columbus. Doctor Kidd is affiliated with Humboldt Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons. He resides with his parents at 205 North Nelson Road. R. A. Kidd, M. D., widely known throughout Franklin County as the able superintendent of McMillen Sanitorium, is a native of Columbus, and one of the city's leading medical practitioners. He is the son of Samuel H. and Sarah J. (Lyons) Kidd. Samuel H. Kidd was a prominent pioneer of Franklin County. He was born on a farm ten miles east of Columbus, and the old homestead is still in the possession of the Kidd family. Mr. Kidd died in 1904 and is buried in Blacklick Cemetery, Franklin County. He was a farmer throughout his life and took an active part in local politics, being a staunch Democrat. He held membership in the Presbyterian Church. Sarah J. (Lyons) Kidd died in 1912. She was a native of Chillicothe, Ohio. The boyhood of R. A. Kidd was spent on his father's farm and he attended the Reynoldsburg schools. He was graduated from high school in 1896, and received the degree of Doctor of Medicine from Ohio Medical University in 1900. Doctor Kidd was identified with the practice of Drs. W. J. and C. S. Means, of Columbus for one year and in 1901 became associated with the Shepard Sanitorium, which is now known as the McMillen Sanitorium. Doctor Kidd was associated with Drs. McMillen and Shepard until 1911, at which time Dr. McMillen died. Three years later Dr. Shepard died and at that time Doctor Kidd purchased the controlling interest in the sanitorum, HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1155 which he has conducted with the greatest success. It is modern in equipment and appointments and is ideally situated to care for patients suffering from mental or nervous disorders. The sanitorium occupies five acres of land, which are beautifully landscaped. Privately owned gardens and dairy provide excellent cuisine. Forty patients may be accommodated at the McMillen Sanitorium. Doctor Kidd married Miss Catherine Martin, of Columbus, and they have six children, as follows : Harry L., attorney, a graduate of the University of Indiana and University of Tennessee, engaged in practice in Columbus ; Dr. R. A., Jr., a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history ; Helen Blanche, a graduate of the Columbus School for Girls and Western Reserve University, Cleveland, now a teacher in the public schools of Cleveland ; Dorothy, attended St. Mary of the Springs, lives at home ; Ethel, a graduate of Columbus School for Girls, attends Ohio Wesleyan College ; and Thomas Arthur, attends Columbus Academy. Doctor Kidd is identified with the Columbus Academy of Medicine, Ohio State Medical Society, American Medical Association, American Psychiatric Association, and Ohio Sanitarium Association. He is a Democrat, a member of the Methodist Church, and is affiliated. with the Masonic Lodge and Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He also belongs to the Exchange Club. Doctor Kidd lives at 205 North Nelson Road. He also has a summer home at Buckeye Lake, where his family spends much of the summer season. M. Nile Ford, the widely known and capable secretary of the State Board of Pharmacy, at Columbus, is a native of this state, and a member of one of its pioneer families. He was born in Marion Township, Allen County, July 5, 1882, a son of Edward J. and Lovina (Phillips) Ford. Edward J. Ford was born in Champaign County, Ohio, December 15, 1853. He was a son of Joseph Ford, Jr., whose father, Joseph Ford, Sr., a native of Maryland and a very early settler in Ohio, locating in Champaign County. The family moved from that county to Marion County, where Edward J. Ford now resides. Lovina Phillips 1156 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY is also a member of a pioneer Ohio family. She is the daughter of Isaac and Polly (Crites) Phillips. Her grandfather, Daniel Phillips, came from Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, to Fairfield County, Ohio, at an early day. In 1855 the family moved to Marion Township, Allen County. Edward J. Ford was reared in Marion Township, Allen County, and attended the rural schools of that time. He has been engaged in farming all his life and still resides on his home farm. He has also operated a stone quarry, which is located on his place, which is widely known for the high quality of stone found there. The place is located on the Harding Highway, in the Auglaize River Valley. Edward J. Ford and wife are members of the Christian Church and he is a member of the Knights of Pythias, while she belongs to the Pythian Sisters. For many years he was the superintendent of Walnut Grove Cemetery in Marion Township, a spot noted for its beauty and well kept appearance. To Edward J. and Lovina (Phillips) Ford were born the following children : Ernest R., resides at Delphos, Ohio, and is associated with his father in the operation of the stone quarry ; M. Nile, the subject of this sketch ; Ray G., who is connected with the state highway department in Allen County ; Warren W., resides with his parents and is interested in the quarry business ; Grace, died at the age of two years ; and Bartley, lives near the home farm and is also interested in the operation of the quarry. Mr. and Mrs. Ford celebrated their golden wedding anniversary January 31, 1930. M. Nile Ford was reared on the home farm in Allen County and attended the rural schools. He then entered Ohio Northern University at Ada, where he was a student for a time, when he took a course in the Scio College of Pharmacy, which was conducted by Dr. J. H. Beal, the celebrated pharmacy teacher. Mr. Ford was graduated there with the degree of Ph. G. in 1905. He then entered the employ of King Bros. Pharmacy at Delphos where he remained about a year, when he went with King & Williams, Delphos, where he remained seven years. In the meantime he had completed his apprenticeship, becoming a registered pharmacist. In June, 1912, Mr. Ford came to Columbus as secretary of the State Board of Pharmacy, and has capably filled that position to the HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1157 present time. He has been unceasing in the labors of his office and through his efforts much progress has been made in the field of pharmacy in Ohio. When he first took this position one of his duties was to enforce the pharmacy law throughout the entire state. In 1915 he was instrumental in having legislation enacted raising the standard of pharmacists in this state, which placed Ohio in the front rank as to the standard of registered pharmacists. He has taken a very active part in pharmaceutical affairs throughout his career. He is a member of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, and was its president in 1925-26, and later served as a member of the Executive Committee for three years, and at the annual meeting of the association in 1929, he was elected to membership on the Pharmaceutical Syllabus Committee, which has to do with standardizing the curriculums of schools of pharmacy and their requirements for entrance and graduation. He has served as secretary and chairman of the Education and Legislation Committee of the American Pharmaceutical Association, and at their convention in 1929 he was elected secretary of the conference on Pharmaceutical Law Enforcements officers, and was reelected to that position at their meeting in May, 1930. He was a delegate to the revision of the United States Pharmacopaeia convention held at Washington, D. C. in 1920 and in 1930. While a student in Pharmacy College, he was captain of Company B of the College Cadets, and at the end of his course was awarded first prize for the best work in the pharmacy laboratory. On April 30, 1913, Mr. Ford was married at Delphos, Ohio, to Miss Goldie May Friedline, of that city. She was a daughter of Marian E. and Mary Ellen (Whorrey) Friedline, natives of Indiana. Mrs. Ford died March 3, 1920, and is buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Allen County. To Mr. and Mrs. Ford were born two children : Robert Edwin, born September 6, 1915, a student in Crestview, Junior High School and Mary Ellen, born February 2, 1920, is also a student in Crestview School. Mr. Ford is a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Shrine. He is also a member of the Knights of Pythias and holds membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church. 1158 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY Walter J. Edwards is numbered among the enterprising and progressive young business men of Columbus, where he is manager of the Blue Valley Creamery Company, 395 Grove Street. He was born at Indianapolis, Indiana, August 1, 1893, the son of D. W. and Fannie L. (Lytle) Edwards. D. W. Edwards was born at Spiceland, Indiana, where he spent his early life. He was a graduate of Haverford College in Pennsylvania, from which he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts. He then entered the life insurance business in Philadelphia and after two years became general agent for the Provident Mutual Life Insuranc Company for the state of Indiana, with headquarters in Indianapolis. He became special agent in 1918 and held that office with the company until his death, December 21, 1926. He is buried at Indianapolis. At his death Mr. Edwards was the oldest agent in point of service connected with the Provident Mutual Life Insurance Company. He was a Republican and held membership in the Friends Church, in which he was most active throughout his life. Fannie L. (Lytle) Edwards was born at Germantown, Pennsylvania, and lives at Richmond, Indiana. To Mr. and Mrs. Edwards were born four children: William L. ,a graduate of Rose Polytechnic Institute, Terre Haute, Indiana, died in 1920 ; Edith A., a graduate of Earlham College and Illinois University, married Dr. Ernest Wildman, lives at Richmond, Indiana ; Walter J., the subject of this sketch ; and Carroll P., a graduate of Earlham College. Walter J. Edwards was educated in the public schools of Indianapolis and was graduated from high school in 1911. He then spent two years at Earlham College, and was graduated from Purdue University in 1916. Throughout his business career Mr. Edwards has been interested in the creamery business. He spent almost two years with the South Bend Creamery Company, South Bend, Indiana, and then went with the Blue Valley Creamery Company, at Chicago, Illinois, as local manager of the cream buying department for nine months. He was then transferred to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as plant manager for one year, and in January, 1920, came to Columbus as manager of the Columbus plant. The Blue Valley Creamery Company carries on a nation wide business and are the largest exclusive manufacturers of pure creamery butter in the world. "Blue Valley" HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1159 is the most widely known brand of butter in America today and owns and operates twenty-two factories throughout the United States, with main offices in Chicago. On November 24, 1916, Mr. Edwards married Miss Ruth Pentz, of Columbia City, Indiana, the daughter of John C. and Jetta (Clark) Pentz, of Columbia City. Mrs. Pentz died in 1906. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards have two children: Margaret Ann, born September 9, 1917 ; and John P., born June 20, 1920. Mr. Edwards is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belongs to University Lodge No. 637, Free and Accepted Masons, York Temple Country Club, Delta Upsilon fraternity, and Purdue University Alumni Association and Civitan Club. The paternal ancestors of Mr. Edwards are of Quaker origin, and Josiah Edwards, grandfather, came to Indiana from Carolina during the early days. He died at the age of ninety-nine years and his wife lived to be ninety-seven years of age. Robert T. Meeks.—Highly esteemed among the successful and widely known business men of Columbus is Robert T. Meeks, who is identified with The Meeks & Tuthill Saw Manufacturing Company, 172 West Mound Street. He was born in Franklin County, February 27, 1871, the son of John and Elizabeth (Durflinger) Meeks. John Meeks, deceased, was a prosperous farmer of Franklin County. He was born there and spent his entire life in that section. He died in 1881 and is buried in Asbury Chapel Cemetery, Franklin County. His wife was born at Richmond, Virginia, and died in 1902. Mr. Meeks was a Democrat and a member of the Methodist Church. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Meeks, as follows : C. D., lives in Columbus ; Downing, who died in 1870 ; Robert T., the subject of this sketch ; Laura, who married U. S. Henderson, lives in Columbus ; and Catherine, who married Louis Schaff, lives in Columbus. Robert T. Meeks grew up on his father's farm in Franklin County and attended the district schools. At the age of sixteen years he came to Columbus and entered the employ of James Olin & Son, saw 1160 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY manufacturers. He was identified with this firm for several years, and then spent some time in Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chattanooga, and Huntington, West Virginia. In 1923 Mr. Meeks returned to Columbus and established a business of his own at 172 West Mound Street, the present location of the business. Since 1925 he has been associated with William H. Tuthill, and the business is now known as the Meeks & Tuthill Saw Manufacturing Company. Their products have a wide distribution and sale throughout the United States. They also carry on a general saw repair service. In 1894 Mr. Meeks married Miss Lillian B. Kincaid, of Columbus, the daughter of John and Melvina (Henning) Kincaid, natives of Pennsylvania. Mr. Kincaid died in 1918 and his wife died in 1930. Both are buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus. To Mr. and Mrs. Meeks a daughter was born, Ethel, born in 1897. She married Clarence Paterson, of Columbus, after her graduation from Marshall College, West Virginia. They have two sons, Robert and Jack. Mr. Meeks is a member of the Methodist Church, and he is a Republican in politics. The family residence is located at 400 Maynard Avenue. Frank L. Griffith.—One of the leading citizens and substantial business men of Columbus is Frank L. Griffith, who is a partner in the firm of Otis & Company, investment brokers, and one of the country's largest brokerage houses, with branch offices in a number of the principal cities. Mr. Griffith was born at Taylorville, Illinois, October 16, 1873, the son of William Chenoweth and Elnora (Libby) Griffith. He studied at Yale University from 1892 until 1896, and was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. In 1896 he established the "Daily Reporter," at Columbus, a legal journal, and was its editor and publisher for three years. He sold his interests in 1899 and in that year was one of the organizers of the Ohio Trust Company, of which he served as assistant secretary until 1901, when he resigned to become a member of the Columbus Stock Exchange. Mr. Griffith is past president of the Columbus Stock Exchange, having filled that office for a number of years. Among former activities he was for HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1161 several years special agent in Columbus for the United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company, of Baltimore. Mr. Griffith first became associated with the investment firm of Otis & Company in 1907, when he was appointed manager of the Columbus office. He has been a member of the firm of Otis & Company since 1916. On October 17, 1899, Mr. Griffith was united in marriage with Miss Flora Adeline Schneider, of Columbus. They have two children : Robert, a graduate of Yale University in the class of 1927 ; and Marian. Mr. Griffith is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Columbus, Investment Bankers Association, Columbus Club, Scioto Country Club, Rocky Fork Country Club, Tavern, of Cleveland, and Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, No. 37. He holds life membership in the Speakers Bureau of the Broadcasters of America. Chauncey J. Randall is well and favorably known in Columbus, where he has held the office of secretary of the Ohio Motor Bus Owners Association since 1922. He was born on a farm in Vinton County, Ohio, July 7, 1886, the son of William M. and Ruth E. (Graves) Randall. William M. Randall was born in Pennsylvania and throughout his life was a successful farmer. He lived in Vinton County, Ohio, for many years, and died in 1896. His wife, a native of Ohio, died in 1917, and is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus. Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Randall, as follows: Ida, who died in 1914 ; Nina, married Alva Peters, lives in Oklahoma ; Plummer, who died in 1906; Chauncey J., the subject of this sketch ; Charles S., who is chief clerk in the office of the superintendent, New York Central Railroad, Columbus ; Vella, married Dr. Andre W. Rodgers, physician, lives in Columbus ; and Ruth, married Harry Smythe, and lives in South America. He was born in Australia and served throughout the World War with the English Army. He is an engineer and spent three years in Japan, where he completed an engineering project. 1162 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY Chauncey J. Randall grew up on his father's farm in Vinton County, Ohio, and attended the district schools. He also attended school at Springfield, Ohio, and began his business career in the offices of the Zanesville & Western Railway as a clerk in the superintendent's office. He was later with the traffic department of the Pennsylvania Railroad as secretary to the general freight agent, and in January, 1912, was transferred to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as rate clerk, where he remained until November, 1913. He then came to Columbus as rate clerk in the offices of the Public Utilities Commission, and held that office until 1922, when he accepted the position of secretary of the Ohio Motor Bus Owners Association. Offices are located at 63 South High Street. In 1909 Mr. Randall was united in marriage with Miss Edna E. Price, of Columbus, the daughter of John and Lida (Taylor) Price, natives of Ohio, both deceased. They have two daughters : Jean, born February 7, 1912, a graduate of West High School, Columbus, in 1929, attends Ohio State University ; and Edna Ruth, born May 19, 1915, attends West High School. He is a member of the Methodist Church, and is affiliated with West Gate Lodge No. 623, Free and Accepted Masons, West Gate Chapter No. 216, West Gate Council No. 129, Scottish Rite, Thirty-second degree, and Aladdin Temple. Mr. Randall and his family live at 88 North Terrace Avenue, Columbus. J. Harry Majeau, who is manager of the casualty department of the Columbus Mutual Life Insurance Company, is recognized as one of the leading insurance men of Franklin County. He was born at Trenton, Ontario, Canada, April 28, 1880, the son of Ambrose and Mary (O'Flynn) Majeau. Ambrose Majeau was born in Connecticut. He was a surveyor in early life, but engaged in the lumber business for thirty years in Toronto, Canada. He returned to the United States in 1898 and located at Rochester, New York, where he lived retired until his death in 1922. His widow lives at Rochester. Their children were : Agnes, married James Weyer, lives at Peterboro, Ontario ; William, lives at HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1163 Rochester, New York ; Maude, died in 1900, was the wife of Bert Tyler, of Rochester, New York ; J. Harry, the subject of this sketch ; and E. Vincent, who lives at Rochester, New York. The boyhood of J. Harry Majeau was spent in Canada and he was educated there, but completed his schooling at Rochester, New York. He attended the Rochester Business Institute and was identified with the Eastman Kodak Company for a period of four years. He then went with the Prudential Life Insurance Company for five years, later spent seven years as manager of the Cleveland offices of the General Accident Insurance Company of Perth, Scotland, and then went to Cincinnati, Ohio, as manager of the United States Casualty Company. In 1911 Mr. Majeau became associated with the National Life Insurance Company, of Chicago, as manager of the Columbus office, and in April, 1914, went with the Columbus Mutual Life Insurance Company as claim adjuster. A year later he was appointed manager of the company, in which capacity he now serves. In 1913 Mr. Majeau was united in marriage with Miss Mary Catherine Ryan, of Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of P. J. and Catherine (Lyons) Ryan, natives of Ireland, both now deceased. Mr. Ryan died in 1911 and his wife died in 1903. They are buried in Cincinnati. To Mr. and Mrs. Majeau was born a daughter, Evelyn Rose, born July 16, 1918. She is a student at Arlington Junior High School, and is an accomplished musician and dancer. Politically, Mr. Majeau is a Republican. He holds membership in Humboldt Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, Scioto Consistory, Thirty-second degree, Aladdin Temple, and Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He also belongs to the Olentangy Club and Gyro Club, and is president of the Buckeye Automobile Club. Herman Braun.—One of the recognized leading pioneer business men of Columbus is Herman Braun, founder of the drug business which bears his name, H. Braun Sons & Company, 80 East Long Street. They are wholesale druggists and dealers in physicians' supplies. Mr. Braun was born at Landstuhl, Germany, May 31, 1840, the son of Phillip and Elizabeth (Dietrich) Braun. Phillip Braun came to 1164 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY this country from Germany when he was forty-eight years old and followed his former occupation in his native land as a druggist. He had served in the French army under Napoleon. Mr. Braun located at Massillon, Ohio, and died in that city in 1849. His wife died in Germany while on a return visit to that country. To Phillip and Elizabeth (Dietrich) Braun were born three children : Anna Dietrich, who died in 1925; Louise, deceased ; and Herman, the subject of this sketch. Herman Braun received his education in Germany and came to this country with his parents in 1849. Shortly after his father's death he returned to his native land with his mother and spent several years there. He was graduated from Heidelberg University, where he studied pharmacy, and upon his return to this country he followed that business and profession. He located in Cleveland but came to Columbus in 1857 and was associated with G. Roberts & Company, wholesale and retail druggists, until 1861, when Mr. Roberts died. In 1862 Mr. Braun became associated with Phillip Bruck and this partnership continued until 1887, at which time Mr. Bruck was elected mayor of Columbus. It was in that year that Mr. Braun and his sons, Carl L. and Herman, Jr., became partners in a wholesale drug business, which has since been known as H. Braun Sons & Company. The firm was originally located at 24 North High Street but in 1923 was removed to its present location on East Long Street. In 1863 Mr. Braun was married in Columbus to Miss Louise Hachtel, of Columbus, the daughter of George and Bertha (Zeller) Hachtel, the former a native of Baltimore, Maryland, and the latter of Bavaria, Germany. Both are deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Braun were born four children : Carl Lincoln, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history ; Herman George, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history ; Walter, a civil engineer, lives in Columbus ; and Bertha, unmarried, lives at home. Mr. Braun is a member of the Independent Protestant Church. He is a life member of the Historical and Archaeological Society of Franklin County, and was one of the founders of the Ohio State Pharmaceutical Association. Politically, he is a Republican. During his long residence in the city, Mr. Braun has been one of its most honored, respected and esteemed citizens. HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1165 C. C. Winans.—One of the most solid and dependable business houses of Columbus is the C. C. Winans Company, furriers and dealers in women's wear, of which C. C. Winans is president. He has been a leader in the business life of the city for more than thirty-six yaers. Mr. Winans was born at Fairbanks, Sullivan County, Indiana, July 14, 1871, the son of William and Emmeline (Stark) Winans. William Winans was born at Terre Haute, Indiana. He spent his early life on a farm, and later studied for the ministry, being identified with the Baptist Church. During the Civil War he served as a chaplain. Mr. Winans was a Republican. He died in 1885 and his wife died in 1887. Both are buried at Terre Haute. Their children were : Albert, who died in 1910 ; C. C., the subject of this sketch ; and Viola, married William Agnew, who is vice president and office manager of C. C. Winans Company. After the completion of his schooling at Terre Haute, Indiana, C. C. Winans manifested an early interest in the mercantile business. He spent twelve years in the employ of Hoberg, Root & Company, Terre Haute, and became a buyer in the company's suit and coat department. His next business connection was with Bestmen & Langen, Indianapolis, Indiana, as a buyer, and he was identified with that firm for four years. In 1902 Mr. Winans came to Columbus as buyer for Boland-Moorehouse & Marten, and served in that capacity for a period of four years. He then engaged in business with a Mr. Vance, of the Vance Cloak House, and the firm was incorporated as the Winans Company, with Mr. Vance as president and Mr. Winans as vice president. In 1912 Mr. Winans purchased his partner's interest in the business, and at that time became president of the company, with William Agnew as vice president. In July, 1927, the firm removed to its present location, 114-16 East Broad Street. C. C. Winans Company is one of the finest and most attractive women's shops in the city and caters to an exclusive clientele. They are recognized as specialists in fine furs and at all times carry a complete stock of fur coats, wraps, and scarfs. Their storage vaults can easily accommodate stored furs to the value of $500,000.00. In 1901 Mr. Winans was united in marriage with Miss Winifred Kelley, of Indianapolis, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Winans are the parents of two daughters : Genevieve Rose, born August 25, 1911, a graduate 1166 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY of Columbus School for Girls, class of 1929, attends Wellesley College, where she is a student in fine arts ; and Mary Winifred, born June 18, 1913, a senior at the Columbus School for Girls. Mr. Winans is a Republican, and a member of the Baptist Church. He also belongs to the Rotary Club, Columbus Athletic Club, and Columbus Country Club. The Winans live at 102 North Parkview Avenue, Bexley. Edgar S. Ferris, M. D.—One of the foremost physicians and surgeons of Franklin County is Doctor Ferris, who is successfully engaged in the practice of his profession in Columbus, with offices at 6 North High Street. He was born at Cincinnati, Ohio, April 8, 1866, the son of William M. and Amelia (Sargent) Ferris. William M. Ferris was a prominent pioneer citizen of Cincinnati, being one of the earliest settlers of that section of Ohio. He engaged in manufacturing. Mr. Ferris was a social, industrial and religious worker, whose sole object in life was to emulate the principles of his father and grandfather. The latter was one of the founders of the first Protestant churches west of the Allegheny Mountains. William M. Ferris died in 1914 and his wife, born at Bethel, Ohio, died in 1924. Both are buried in Cincinnati. Their children were: Frederick W., lives in Cincinnati ; Dell M. Sorber, lives at Morpha, Texas ; and Edgar S., the subject of this sketch. Edgar S. Ferris was reared and educated in Cincinnati, Ohio, and attended Denison University. He studied medicine at the Miami Medical College, receiving his degree of M. D. in 1888, and began his professional career at Union City, Missouri, where he remained for a period of four years. He then returned to Cincinnati and practiced there continuously until 1911, at which time he located in Columbus. Doctor Ferris' practice is confined to men exclusively. In 1887 Doctor Ferris was united in marriage with Miss Anna Marie DeRuyter, of Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of White and Charlotte (Thorp) DeRuyter, the former a native of Holland. Mr. DeRuyter died in November, 1892, and his wife died in September, 1910. The following children were born to Doctor and Mrs. Ferris: Edna Marie, who married Herman Schulz, lives at 678 Stanley Av- HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1167 enue, Columbus ; Charlotta Amelia, who married Paul J. Filing, lives at 221 Glenmont Avenue, Columbus ; Rodger DeRuyter Ferris, secretary to his father, lives at 628 Binns Boulevard, Columbus ; and Wayvis William Ferris, dairy farmer, lives at Powell, Ohio. Doctor Ferris is a Democrat, and an active member of the Duck Creek Baptist Church of Cincinnati, Ohio, of which he is an honorary deacon. Doctor Ferris owns a country home of 110 acres near Powell, Ohio, where he maintains his residence. He is landscaping ten acres of it with the intention of making of it one of the beautiful "show places" of central Ohio. Paul C. Hodges.—One of the prominent citizens and able business men of Columbus is Paul C. Hodges, who is vice president of the Marble Cliff Quarries Company. He was born at Mt. Sterling, Madison County, Ohio, May 15, 1878, the son of William Joseph and Julia A. (Wachter) Hodges. William Joseph Hodges was a native of Virginia and his wife was born at Lancaster, Ohio. He came to Ohio about ten years before the Civil War, and served throughout the war period with the Ninetieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was discharged with the rank of first sergeant. Mr. Hodges had various business interests throughout his life. He died in 1888 and his wife died in 1928. Both are buried at Mt. Sterling. Their children were: Charles W., lives at Mt. Sterling, Ohio ; William J., lives at Ottumwa, Iowa ; Edward B., Mrs. John M. Alderson, and Mrs. Charles W. Smith, all deceased ; Mrs. Albert Moore lives in Columbus ; Thomas H. lives in Columbus; Mrs. Frank Smith, deceased ; Richard A., lives at Alderson, West Virginia ; Mrs. Joseph Chartiers, lives at Youngstown, Ohio ; Harry E., lives in Columbus ; Mrs. Guy I. Morgan, lives at Youngstown, Ohio; and Paul C., the subject of this sketch, lives at Columbus. Paul C. Hodges grew up at Mt. Sterling, Ohio, where he was educated. He was identified with railroad work in the offices of the traffic department for a period of twenty years, and for the past thirteen years has been associated with the interests of the Marble Cliff Quarries Company, of which he holds the office of vice president. 1168 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY Mr. Hodges was married on September 8, 1903, to Miss Eva A. Carpenter, of Pickaway County, Ohio, the daughter of Scott W. and Alwilda (Thomas) Carpenter, natives of Ohio, now residents of Pickaway County. To Mr. and Mrs. Hodges was born a daughter, Doris Urania, who lives at home. Politically, Mr. Hodges is a Democrat. He holds membership in the Indianola Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and Columbus Athletic Club. He is a director of the Chamber of Commerce and Columbus Athletic Club, and takes an active part in the civic and social life of the city. The family residence is located at 2111 Iuka Avenue. Raymond T. Brower.—One of the leading figures in the financial life of Columbus is Raymond T. Brower, who is identified with the interests of Raymond T. Brower, Inc., with offices in the Huntington Bank Building. He was born at West Alexandria, Ohio, January 23, 1888, the son of Theodore F. and Belle M. (Dininger) Brower. Theodore F. Brower was a farmer and spent his entire life in Preble County, Ohio. He also has business interests at West Alexandria. His wife was the daughter of John Dininger, also a native of that place. To Mr. and Mrs. Brower were born three children : Raymond T., the subject of this sketch ; John R., identified with the American Stove Company, Dayton, Ohio ; and Carrie, married Charles Glander, merchant, lives at West Alexandria. Raymond T. Brower received his early education in the public schools of West Alexandria and following his graduation from high school in 1906 he entered Miami University, from which he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1910. The following two years were Spent as a teacher of English and mathematics in the high school at Sidney, Ohio. In 1912 Mr. Brower entered the offices of Hayden Miller & Company, Cleveland, as a salesman of investments and securities. He came to Columbus in 1913 and in 1919 opened offices in the Citizens Bank Building for the Cleveland firm. Mr. Brower opened his own offices in February, 1925, the business being known as Raymond T. Brower, Inc. Mr. Brower has handled and financed HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1169 some of the most important deals in the city's history since his arrival here, among which may be mentioned the financing of Loew's Ohio Theatre, Loew's Broad Theatre, the Beggs Building, and the Columbus Merchants Garage. Mr. Brower was married on July 3, 1913, to Miss Grace Caroline Kelly, the daughter of Edward and Mrs. Kelly, of Sidney, Ohio. They have a son, Raymond Gerald, born August 23, 1915. He attends Columbus Academy. Mr. Brower is a member of the Indianola Methodist Episcopal Church, and belongs to the Athletic Club and Scioto Country Club. He lives at 2384 Tremont Road. Politically, Mr. Brower is independent. Dr. Lee H. Mann, physician, who has been engaged in successful practice in Columbus for almost thirty years, with offices at 1695 Minnesota Avenue, is a native of Ohio. He was born at Center Village, Delaware County, March 24, 1861, the son of Dr. A. D. and Mary (Gorsuch) Mann. Dr. A. D. Mann was born in New Jersey, but early in life came to Ohio and settled on a farm in Jefferson Township, Delaware County, where he was reared and educated. He was graduated from Starling Medical College, Columbus, in 1848, with the degree of Doctor of Medicine, and engaged in continuous practice at Center Village until 1892. He then was located at Sunbury, Ohio, until 1915, when he retired and removed to Columbus. Doctor A. D. Mann died in 1917 and is buried in Fanchier Cemetery, Delaware County. His wife, a native of Knox County, Ohio, died in 1891. Doctor Mann served throughout the Civil War with the Medical Corps. He was a Democrat, a member of the Christian Church, and Masonic Lodge. To Doctor and Mrs. Mann were born three children : Harry A., lives in Ohio ; Viola, died in 1922, she was the wife of Jay D. Johnson, who died in 1924 ; and Le,, H., the subject of this sketch. Lee H. Mann attended the public schools of Center Village, Ohio, and Central College. He taught school for one year and then entered 1170 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY Columbus Medical College, from which he received a degree in 1883. He was then associated in the practice of his profession at Center Village, Ohio, with his father and remained at that place for a period of eighteen years. In 1901 Doctor Mann located in Columbus and maintained offices at Minnesota and Cleveland Avenues until 1927, when he removed to his present location. In partnership with Dr. J. A. Turner he incorporated the Man-Tur Realty Company, which built the Physicians Building at 1695 Minnesota Avenue, in which Doctor Mann's offices are located. In 1886 Doctor Mann was united in marriage with Miss Mary C. Horlocker, of New Albany, Ohio, the daughter of Christian and Jane (Landon) Horlocker, natives of Franklin County. Mr. Horlocker died in 1918 and his wife died in 1922. Both are buried in Maplewood Cemetery, New Albany. Doctor and Mrs. Mann have two daughters: Ivand Irene, a graduate of Ohio State University, married John G. Anderson, who is a buyer for the Wanamaker stores in New York City, and they have two children, Betty and John G. Jr.; and Leta, married Emmett J. Hody, who is agriculture promoter for the Louisville & Nashville Railroad, living at Knoxville, Tenn., and they have two children, Jackson and Richard. Doctor Mann is identified with the Columbus Academy of Medicine and is vice president of the Columbus Radium Hospital. Politically, he is a Democrat, and held the office of mayor of Linden for two terms. He is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge. Doctor and Mrs. Mann still live at 2565 Cleveland Avenue, where they located upon their arrival in Columbus in 1901. They have a wide acquaintance in the community where they have spent so many years and are well liked. R. M. Paul.—As manager of the Columbus branch of the Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company, R. M. Paul, a veteran of the World War, is recognized as one of the leading young business men of the city. He was born in Columbus, September 6, 1893, the son of Arthur E. and Catherine (Reynolds) Paul. Arthur E. Paul, who lives retired at Jacksonville, Florida, is a native of England. As a boy of six years he was brought to the HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1171 United States by his parents, who located in Columbus, where he was educated. His father became a successful building contractor in this city and Arthur E. Paul was also identified with that business. He retired in 1928 and two years later removed to Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Paul served for ten years as secretary-treasurer of the United Commercial Travelers and was one of the founders of the Buckeye Mutual Insurance Company, of Columbus, of which he is director. Catherine (Reynolds) Paul was born at Steubenville, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Paul are members of the Congregational Church. He is a Republican, a veteran of the Spanish-American War, and is affiliated with Goodale Lodge, Free & Accepted Masons, Scioto Consistory, 32nd degree, and Aladdin Temple. He also belongs to the Knights of Pythias. Mr. and Mrs. Paul are the parents of four children : R. M., the subject of this sketch ; Howard R., a veteran of the World War, served with the Rainbow Division in France, and was twice wounded in action, lives in Columbus ; A. E., lives in Columbus ; and Catherine, married Frank Schwab, lives at Jacksonville, Florida. R. M. Paul spent his boyhood in Columbus and attended the public schools. He is a graduate of Central High School, class of 1912. The following year he entered the employ of the D. A. Ebinger Sanitary Manufacturing Company as a member of the sales department, and was identified with that concern until 1916. He then went with the Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company and was sent to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as a salesman. During that time he maintained his residence at Altoona, Pennsylvania. In May, 1918, Mr. Paul enlisted for service in the World War as a member of the Medical Corps and was sent to Chillicothe, Ohio, where he joined the Mobile Hospital Unit No. 10. He was sent to France with this outfit and arrived there at the front on June 25th. He saw active service there until his return and discharge from the service in July, 1919. Upon his return, Mr. Paul re-entered the employ of the Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company at Altoona, Pennsylvania, and in 1921 was appointed manager of that branch. In January, 1930, he was promoted to the responsible position of manager of the Columbus branch. Offices are located at 503 South Front Street. In 1919 Mr. Paul was united in marriage with Miss Grace Warnock, of Columbus, the daughter of David and Margaret (O'Donnell) 1172 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY Warnock, of Columbus. Mr. Warnock died in 1916 and is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery. His widow lives at Canton, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Paul have a son, Ross R., born February 12, 1921. Mr. Paul is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belongs to Logan Lodge No. 490, Free and Accepted Masons, Williamsport (Pa.) Consistory, 32nd degree, and Jaffa Temple, Altoona, Pennsylvania. He also belongs to the Columbus Athletic Club, Spruce Creek Rod & Gun Club, and Kiwanis Club. He is a member of the American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars, and "40 and 8" society. C. Bruce Hardman, president and general manager of the Adco Manufacturing Company, with offices at 162 West Spring Street, is the executive head of one of the important industrial institutions of Columbus. He was born in New York City, December 25, 1870, the son of George and Augusta (Fritz) Hardman. George Hardman was a native of Germany and reared to young manhood in that country. Early in life he became a mechanical engineer, following the structural iron business and bridge construction. When he came to America he first located in New York City, where he remained for a time and later removed to Philadelphia. He was in business in West Virginia during the latter part of his career. He died suddenly in 1874 while on a train en route to Wheeling, West Virginia, and is buried in that city. His wife was a native of Franklin County, Ohio. She died in 1901 and is buried at Bucyrus, Ohio. C. Bruce Hardman was reared on a farm near Bucyrus and attended the district schools and the Bucyrus High School. After a course in a business college at Fostoria he accepted a position as a bookkeeper for McKee & Rinebolt for two years. He then entered the employ of the city of Fostoria in the Civil Engineering Department under John P. Force, city engineer, and remained in that position about five years. He and Mr. Force then organized and incorporated the Western Construction Company, of which he became secretary, treasurer and general manager, and Mr. Force chief engineer. This business continued about three years, when Mr. Hardman en- HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 1173 gaged in farming about a year. In 1897 he came to Columbus as an assistant to Mr. Force in civil engineering for one year. After traveling as a salesman for the Birdsell Manufacturing Company for a few months, he entered the employ of the Columbus Buggy Company as general agent for Ohio and West Virginia and served in that capacity for fifteen years. While thus employed he, with others, promoted and organized The Delphos Manufacturing Company at Delphos, Ohio, and also the Swink Printing Press Company. Mr. Hardman became vice president in each of these companies and general sales manager of The Swink Printing Press Company, during which time lie lived at Delphos. In 1912 he disposed of his interests in these companies and returned to Columbus. In the spring of 1913 he and W. C. Mooney, of Woodsfield, Ohio, and others, reorganized the Burkett Agricultural Works Company, under the name of the Burkett Manufacturing Company, Mr. Hardman becoming president and general manager. This arrangement continued until 1919 when the company was again reorganized, becoming the Adco Manufacturing Company, of which Mr. Hardman became president and general manager, and has held that position to the present time. The Adco Manufacturing Company is engaged in the manufacture of oil engines, the Adco heavy duty power waste paper bailers, the Adco heavy duty metal bailers, and they manufacture a full line of hay presses, motor and belt power presses. Their business extends throughout the United States as well as to Canada, Europe and the Philippine Islands. In 1905 C. Bruce Hardman was married at Columbus, to Miss Lillian Alberta Fulton, of Columbus. She was the daughter of Nathan and Anna (Gannon) Fulton. Her father was a native of Zanesville, Ohio, and died in 1906, and is buried at that place. Her mother died in San Francisco, California, in 1926, and is also buried at Zanesville. Mrs. Hardman died suddenly October 4, 1929, while attending a birthday party, and she is buried in Union Cemetery, Columbus, where a beautiful monument marks her last resting place. Mr. and Mrs. Hardman had no children. Mr. Hardman is a Republican and a member of the Congregational Church. He is a member of Columbus Lodge, No. 1, F. and A. M., a life member of Ohio Chapter, a member of the Council, Mt. Vernon 1174 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY Commandery, No. 1, and Aladdin Temple. He belongs to the Odd Fellows, Lodge No. 51, Bucyrus, Ohio, and United Commercial Travelers. A. G. Grant Family.—On a small creek emptying into the Monongahela River, a part of the land on which the court house at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, now stands, Hugh Grant operated a grist mill during the latter part of the eighteenth century. The local market could not consume all his products so that each year he would construct a raft of logs and float his excess stock down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers to New Orleans, Louisiana. After disposing of his stock at New Orleans, he and his two helpers, who were necessary to handle the raft, would fill haversacks with as much supplies as they could carry, and walk back to Pittsburgh along the rivers. On one of these trips he carried a new rifle of which he was very proud since it had cost a considerable sum. One of the men in the party consumed more than his daily portion of food and when they reached Illinois it was necessary for them to leave the rivers and hunt the prairie for game and Hugh Grant related how successful he was in killing prairie chickens with the new gun. It is presumed that on this trip he passed through Franklin County, Ohio, and decided that here was an excellent place to settle, for shortly afterwards-1796 to 1801—he began to dispose of his holdings in Pennsylvania. One tract was sold for pounds, shillings and pence, the lawful currency of Great Britain, and another for pounds, shilling and pence, the lawful money of the state of Pennsylvania, as shown on the records of Alleghany County, Pennsylvania. The land was described by stones, a creek and by certain white oak trees. As before stated, the court house and the oldest part of Pittsburgh are now situated on these lands. With his lands finally disposed of he started with his family in ox-carts and arrived in 1803 on the land he had purchased in Jackson Township, Franklin County, Ohio—now part of the east end of the village of Grove City, Ohio.