HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 575 has been historian of the Ohio Society, and is past president of Benjamin Franklin Chapter, Columbus, S. A. R. He is also one of the eight members in the city of Columbus of the Society of the Colonial Wars. He was president of the Franklin County Pioneer Association in 1926-1930. 1928-30 historian and genealogist of "The Edmund Rice 1638 Association." He is a past president and member of the board of directors of the Columbus Chapter of the American Association of Engineers. He is a charter member and past vice president of the Railway Real Estate Association, and a member of its board of directors. He has been active in university organizations, and is a member of the alumni associations of Otterbein, Denison, and Ohio State Universities ; he was secretary of the Columbus-Denison Alumni Association 1914-27, and is a member of the executive committee of five of the General Alumni Council of Denison. He was the founder of the local fraternity at Ohio State University known as Phi Kappa Pi, which afterward became Gamma Chapter of Sigma Pi, and is past Grand Sage (National President), past chairman of the National Executive Council (six years), and representative (four years) at the National Interfraternity Conference meeting annually at the University Club in New York City. He was a member of college and society glee clubs and choruses at Otterbein, Denison and Ohio State, and is now a member of the Hocking Valley Railway Glee Club. The Mattoon family were early settlers in Franklin County. John Mattoon and his wife Thankful Stebbins came from Northfield, Massachusetts, to Worthington, Ohio, in 1802. John Mattoon's brother, Nathaniel, and wife Althea Field, went from Northfield, Massachusetts to Vershire, Vermont, in 1790. In 1837, Seth, son of Nathaniel and Althea Mattoon, who had settled in Madison County, New York, shortly after his marriage to his second wife Louisa C. Sawyer of Templeton, Massachusetts, sent back to Vermont for four brothers and their families and went by the Erie Canal from Canastota, New York to Buffalo; from there by Lake Erie to Cleveland, and from there by the Ohio Canal to Newark ; thence on the "Post Road" to Worthington to the home of their uncle, John Mattoon. The brothers were Seth, Ancil, Luman, Jesse and Israel. Luman returned to Vermont; Seth settled near Central College; Jesse and Israel spent their 576 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY lives in Dublin ; Ancil lived in Worthington and died in Eddyville, Iowa. A sketch of this nature precludes a full elaboration of genealogical facts which must form an important part of any biography of Mr. Mattoon. They have, however, been treated at length in other volumes to which reference will be made. Mr. Mattoon, descendant from a line which includes some of the most distinguished characters of American and Anglo Saxon history, has in all his activities well fulfilled the tradition which is his heritage. He has eagerly accepted the responsibilities of citizenship, and has addressed every task with energy and thoroughness. N. B. See Vol. 2. Abridged Compendium of "American Genealogy-First Families of America ;" "History of Ohio," Charles B. Galbreath ; "Ohio State University Quarterly," 1912 ; "Leading Creeks," 1915 ; "Biographical Directory of Railway Officials of America ;" "Who's Who in Engineering," "The Sigma Pi Book," 1923 ; "Makers of Southern Ohio," 1927 ; etc. Hon. James I. Allread.—Ever since Ohio has had the law which elects judges on non-partisan ballots, Hon. James I. Allread never has had any opposition for the present office he holds as judge of the Court of Appeals of the Second District, composing a large area of which Columbus, Dayton, and Springfield are the principal cities. Judge Allread's judicial career began in western Ohio in February, 1895, in the Darke County circuit. Very soon after his elevation to the bench he began to attract attention as a result of the opinions he rendered. His first service, however, was when appointed by Governor McKinley to fulfill the unexpired term of Judge Shouck, who was elected to the Ohio Supreme Court. He then returned to private practice until 1901. In that year he was made assistant secretary of state under Lewis C. Laylin. Two years later he was elected judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Darke County for a six year term. In 1908 he was elected on the party ticket as judge of the Circuit Court, now the Court of Common Pleas, and was re-elected on the non-Partisan ticket in 1914, 1920, and 1926. HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 577 Prior to his judicial experience Judge Allread took an active interest in politics as a Republican and was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1888. While still a Republican in politics, partisan considerations are strictly dismissed on the bench and no better public tribute could be paid him than the great confidence citizens of both parties have consistently placed in him at the public elections. Judge Allread has been mentioned many times for a membership on the Ohio Supreme Court. Judge Allread was born on a farm near Arcanum, Darke County, Ohio, September 29, 1858, the son of Isaac and Hannah C. (Houck) Allread. Isaac Allread was a farmer and at the time of his death, July 2, 1876, was the owner of a farm of 225 acres near Arcanum, Ohio. His wife died in 1866. Their childern were: William S., lives at Greenville, Ohio ; Mary J. (Allread) Roll, lives at Dayton, Ohio ; and James I., the subject of this sketch. Judge Allread attended the common schools of Darke County, Ohio, and Greenville High School. He was admitted to the bar of Ohio in October, 1879, and practiced continually until his appointment to the Circuit Court in 1895 by Governor McKinley. After the election in 1895 he returned to the practice of law. In 1901 he was appointed by Lewis C. Laylin as his assistant in the office of Secretary of State and served until May 7, 1903, when his term as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in Darke County began. He served for five and one-half years as -judge of that court and was then elevated to judge of the Circuit Court, his term as Circuit Judge beginning on February 9, 1909. He served on that bench until the Court of Appeals was created and has been serving on the latter court until the present time. On August 1, 1883, Judge Allread was married to Miss Emma S. Roland, of Greenville, Ohio, the daughter of Charles and Amelia Roland, natives of Lancaster, Ohio. Mr. Roland died in May, 1918. His wife is also deceased. Judge and Mrs. Allread have two children: Marie, born in 1886 ; and Harold C., born August 17, 1889, engaged in the practice of law in Columbus. Judge Allread is a member of the Franklin Park Methodist Episcopal Church, Columbus, and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, being a member of the Commandery and Shrine. He also belongs 578 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY to the Knights of Pythias and Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Politically he is a Republican and was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1892 and 1896. Albert M. Calland, formerly general counsel for the Ohio Public Utilities Commission, has given many years of notable service in public office, and has long been professionally associated with ex-Attorney General Edward C. Turner. Mr. Calland served on the latter's staff in both the office of prosecuting attorney of Franklin County, and that of attorney general, and was his law partner during the ten year period ending January 1, 1927, when Mr. Turner again took the office of attorney general of the state of Ohio. On January 1, 1929, the law firm of Turner, Calland & Summers was formed. Mr. Calland was born at Summerfield, Ohio, April 29, 1884, the son of W. F. and Alcena (Barnes) Calland. He attended the grade and high schools of Summerfield and graduated in law at Ohio State University in 1911, being admitted to the bar the following year, when he established his practice in Columbus. On January 1, 1914, Mr. Calland entered the office of the prosecuting attorney as assistant to Mr. Turner, then in his second term. In 1915, after the latter's easy victory in the elections for attorney general, Mr. Calland joined his staff in the attorney general's office, serving during 1915 and 1916. Under the leadership of Mr. Turner, a distinct prestige was attached to the office of the attorney general. A major reason for this success proceeded from the strong type of attorney that Mr. Turner surrounded himself with. The history of the prosecutor's office and the attorney general's office, under Mr. Turner, is one of brilliant and courageous work in the correction of evil in government and governmental bureaus, and of persistence in demanding return to orthodox constitutional government. On January 1, 1917, when Mr. Turner retired from the office of attorney general, Mr. Calland returned to the practice of law as a member of the firm of Turner, Calland & Summers. This association continued with eminent success until January, 1927, when Mr. Turner HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 579 was again elected attorney general. On January 1, 1929, the firm again was established by the same members. On January 10, 1927, Mr. Calland took up the duties of general counsel of the Ohio Public Utilities Commission. Mr. Calland was married on June 12, 1915, to Miss Marie Mueller, of Columbus. They are the parents of the following children : Elizabeth, Robert, Jean, Dorothy, Albert, Frederick, Edward, Hugh and Mary Lou. Mr. Calland is a member of the York Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, and belongs to the Franklin County Bar Association and Ohio State Bar Association. Frank Hunter, deceased, was one of the most highly esteemed citizens of Columbus, where he was identified with the builders supply and brick manufacturing industries. He was born on a farm in Licking County, Ohio, in 1853, the son of William and Mary Hunter, both of whom were born in the County of Mayo, Ireland, and who came to this country in about 1845. When he was ten years of age, the family of Frank Hunter moved to Shelby County, Ohio, and settled six miles north of Sidney. As a boy Frank Hunter worked on his father's farm and attended the district schools. He spent one year at Lebanon College, Lebanon, Ohio, and at the age of sixteen years taught in a rural school in Shelby County, making the trip daily by horseback from his home. In 1879 he was elected clerk of courts for Shelby County and was later associated with the natural gas industry when it extended its lines into the western section of the state. He was appointed postmaster of Sidney, Ohio, under Grover Cleveland, and was later connected with the establishment of the first telephone service in Shelby County. Mr. Hunter came to Columbus in 1902 and associated himself with the builders supply and brick manufacturing industries as manager of the Columbus Contractors Supply Company and the Franklin Brick Company. He was later identified with the Columbus Builders Supply Company and F. Hunter & Sons Company. He was very active 580 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY in this industry and for some time was state president of the Ohio Builders Supply Association. Mr. Hunter died at Columbus on January 30, 1919, and is buried in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Columbus. In April, 1882, Mr. Hunter was united in marriage with Miss Anna M. Kingseed, of Sidney, Ohio. Their children were as follows : William Christian, lives at Columbus ; John Frederick, lives in New York City ; Frank Anthony, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history; Paul Joseph, lives at Detroit, Mich. ; Anna Marie Peter-man, lives at Rockville Center, L. I., New York ; Ruth Katherine, lives at Columbus ; Daniel Richard, lives at Cleveland ; and Robert Leo, lives at Columbus. Col. Frank A. Hunter, of the real estate and brokerage firm of Hague-Hunter & Company, with offices at 16 East Broad Street, is one of the most prominent business men and influential citizens of Columbus and Franklin County. He was born at Sidney, Ohio, November 24, 1888, the son of Frank and Anna M. (Kingseed) Hunter. A complete sketch of Frank Hunter appears elsewhere in this history. Frank A. Hunter obtained his early schooling at Holy Angels Parochial School, Sidney, Ohio, and also attended the Fifth Avenue Public School, Columbus, and North High School, and is a graduate of Aquinas College, and Ohio State University. Mr. Hunter began the practice of law in 1911 with the firm of Weber, McCoy, Jones & Schoedinger. In 1914 he was elected to the State Legislature of Ohio as representative from Franklin County on the Democratic ticket. He was re-elected in 1916. On May 14, 1917, immediately following the declaration of war, Mr. Hunter entered the First Officers Training Camp, Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana; and received the commission of captain of infantry. He was assigned to the 330 Infantry, 83rd Division, in command of Company I, at Camp Sherman, Ohio, with which organization he served, and in May, 1918, went to France. He served as camp commander of "Spur" Camp, also known as Supply Camp, near LeMans, Department of Sarthe, France, commanding a HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 581 large personnel. He was later promoted to the rank of Major and later became Lieutenant Colonel. He returned to the United States in 1919 in command of troops on board the U. S. S. Edgar F. Luckenbach. He was discharged from service at Camp Sherman, Ohio, August 31, 1919. The following commendations were received from commanding officers during service : Written across face of discharge, "Colonel Hunter served the greater part of his military service with my command. His development as a leader of men was most striking. His work in France in command of a very large camp manifested ability, both executive and administrative, of a high order. I consider him loyal, able and strong as a leader of men." E. F. Glenn, Major General, U. S. Army. Headquarters American Embarkation Center, A. E. F., June 21, 1919. To Lt. Col. Frank Anthony Hunter, "Spur" Camp : "Upon your departure from this command I want you to know how thoroughly I have appreciated the loyal and efficient service you have rendered to the government and to these Headquarters since I have been here. Your problems have been extremely difficult and have required more than ordinary tact, energy and judgment to solve them, and I can assure you that they have been handled to the entire satisfaction of these Headquarters. I am sure that your service in the army has been of value to you and that you will return to civil life with an experience that will be of some assistance to you, as well as something you can be proud of the rest of your life." George S. Simonds, Brig. Gen. U. S. Army. Mr. Hunter returned to the practice of law in 1919 and in June, 1920, became attorney for the Banking Department of the State of Ohio, and served in that capacity until August 20, 1926, when he resigned to become assistant vice president and trust officer of the Ohio National Bank of Columbus. He resigned in October, 1929, to engage in the real estate brokerage and investment business under the firm name of Hague-Hunter & Company. On February 9, 1926, Mr. Hunter married Mary Elizabeth Tussing, of Columbus, the daughter of Louis Benton and Julia (Miller) Tussing, natives of Franklin County. Mrs. Hunter has a daughter by her former marriage to Walter McDonald, Mary Virginia Hunter. 582 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY Mr. and Mrs. Hunter are the parents of a daughter, Patricia Ann, born November 11, 1927. Mr. Hunter is a Democrat, a member of the Catholic Church, and belongs to Sigma Nu fraternity, Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity, Knights of Columbus, Young Business Men's Club, Columbus Athletic Club, and Columbus Country Club. George Elliott McCormick.—High achievement marks the career of George Elliott McCormick, of Columbus, who is serving as State Librarian of Ohio. He is a native of Muncie, Indiana, born December 28, 1879. Mr. McCormick has been identified with the newspaper business since boyhood. He was associated in an editorial capacity for twenty-three years with Warren G. Harding on The Marion Star, President Harding's newspaper, and following the death of President Harding Mr. McCormick became publisher of the Lima Star at Lima, Ohio. He was named State Librarian on February 1, 1929, by Governor Myers Y. Cooper, Ohio's great business governor. On November 28, 1898, Mr. McCormick was united in marriage with Miss Blanch Pepple, of Lima, Ohio. They have two children: Lotus-Lily, the wife of Henry R. Stauffer, lives at Prospect, Ohio ; and George Elliott, Jr., lives at Columbus, Ohio. A grandson is named George Elliott, III. Politically, Mr. McCormick is identified with the Republican Party. He holds membership in the Presbyterian Church. Harry T. Paul.—One of the most prominent men of Columbus is Harry T. Paul, who is serving as sheriff of Franklin County. He was born at Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, November 5, 1872, the son of James and Mary Ellen (McCowan) Paul. James Paul was a native of Island Township, Jefferson County, Ohio, and his wife was born in Pennsylvania. He was a blacksmith by trade and was employed in the shops of the Pennsylvania Railroad HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 583 Company for a period of 47 years, 2 months, and 19 days. He died January 27, 1912, and his wife died July 16, 1910. Both are buried at Steubenville, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Paul were born three children: Hattie, deceased; Harry T., the subject of this sketch; and Gertrude Harbage, lives at Columbus, Ohio. The boyhood of Harry T. Paul was spent at Steubenville, Ohio, where he was educated. He completed his schooling in Columbus and in 1888 entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company at Columbus and served in a clerical capacity until 1913, at which time he became fuel agent for the Pennsylvania Lines west of Pittsburgh, southwest division. Mr. Paul purchased an interest in the Buckeye Transfer & Storage Company, of Columbus, in 1913 and resigned as superintendent of the company in 1919. He then became part owner of the Merchandise Storage Company, of Columbus, and served as secretary and superintendent of the company until January, 1925, when he resigned. He then served as chief deputy sheriff of Franklin County until January 7, 1929, at which time he assumed the office of sheriff of the county. On December 5, 1895, Mr. Paul married Miss Margaret May Crowley, of Piqua, Ohio, the daughter of John James and Beatrice (Harding) Crowley, natives of New York. Both Mr. and Mrs. Crowley are deceased and are buried at Columbus. They were residents of this city for a number of years and Mr. Crowley was a successful shoe merchant. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul, as follows: (1) Margaret Ellinor, deceased. (2) Ralph J., deputy sheriff of Franklin County, lives at Columbus. He married Miss Dorothy Holliday, and hey have a son, Richard James Paul. Mr. Paul served throughout the World War as a member of the 66th Coast Artillery Corps, and saw active service in France, Germany, and Panama. (3) Lilliam M., lives at home. (4) Hazel M., lives at home. Mr. Paul is a Republican in politics. He served as secretary of the City Republican Committee for two years, as ward committeeman for six years, and as a member of the city council for one term, 1900-01. He is a member of the Church of Christ, and belongs to the Aero Club, Lions Club, Buckeye Republican Club and Columbus Auto Club. Mr. Paul has the following lodge affiliations: Ancient Free & Accepted Masons, East Gate Lodge No. 603; York Chapter 584 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY R. A. M. No. 200 ; York Council, R. & S. M. M. No. 115 ; Columbus Commandry, K. T. No. 69 ; Scioto Consistory, A. A. S. R. 32nd degree, life member; Achbar Grotto, M. 0. V. P. E. R. No. 31, Past Monarch and life member; Aladdin Temple Nobles Mystic Shrine ; Mentor Lodge No. 642, Knights of Pythias, Past Chancellor ; Bakoo Temple, D. 0. K. K. No. 28, Past Royal Prince ; Eastwood Company No. 101; Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, No. 37; Fraternal Order of Eagles, No. 297 ; Loyal Order of Moose, No. 11; Cedar Camp No. 1, Woodmen of the World ; and Camp Chase, Modern Woodmen of America, and also an honorary member of Mother Garfield Circle No. 9 Ladies G. A. R. Ermond Edson Cook.—All his life Mr. Cook has been identified with the newspaper business and is recognized as one of the leading journalists of Ohio. He is editor of the Columbus Citizen, as well as editor-in-chief of the group of central Ohio Scripps-Howard newspapers, with headquarters in Columbus. Mr. Cook was born at Dalton, Ohio, January 21, 1874, the son of William Campbell and Ella (Fletcher) Cook. Both were born in Wayne County, Ohio. Captain Cook was a merchant for many years at Dalton, Ohio, and later served as deputy revenue collector for eight years under President Harrison. He also held the office of mayor of Dalton for a period of twenty-one years. Mr. Cook removed to Columbus in 1909, where he now lives retired. He served throughout the Civil War as a captain in Company C, 41st Volunteer Infantry. He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and past commander of the National Union Veterans Legion. Ella (Fletcher) Cook is deceased and is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus. To Mr. and Mrs. Cook two children were born: Ermond Edson, the subject of this sketch ; and Myrtle, deceased. Ermond Edson Cook received his education in the public and high schools of Dalton, Ohio, and began his career as a reporter on the Columbus Press-Post in 1895. He then became city editor, managing editor, and subsequently was editor of the Columbus Citizen. In 1922 Mr. Cook became editor-in-chief of the central group of Scripps- HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 585 Howard newspapers in Ohio, with headquarters in Cleveland, and five years later removed to Columbus as editor-in-chief of the same group of newspapers, which position he still holds, and in addition he holds the responsible position of editor of the Columbus Citizen. Mr. Cook is familiarly known by his many friends and co-workers as "Erm," and may be numbered among the most popular newspaper men in the State. His biography may be found in "Who's Who in America" in the 1928-29 edition. On July 21, 1897, Mr. Cook was united in marriage with Miss Mary Elsie Eckard, the daughter of John E. Eckard, a native of Wayne County, Ohio, now deceased. To them were born three children : Clare, manager of the Industrial Bureau, Chamber of Commerce, Columbus, served in the U. S. Navy during the World War, married Rhea Hartenstein, and they have two children, William and Betty ; Mary, attends Ohio State University ; and Helen, a student. Mr. Cook is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and is affiliated with David W. Kinsman Lodge, Free & Accepted Masons, No. 617 ; Scioto Consistory, 32nd degree ; Aladdin Temple ; Rotary Club ; Athletic Club of Columbus ; Sigma Delta Chi fraternity; the Columbus Auto Club ; Columbus Country Club ; Ohio State Faculty Club ; and Westwood Country Club of Cleveland. He is vice president of the Associated Ohio Dailies. Foster Copeland has been a resident of the city of Columbus for over forty years, and is one of the city's leading bankers and men of affairs. His career reflects credit upon his pioneer ancestors, who were early identified with the history of Ohio. Mr. Copeland was born at Evansville, Indiana, March 9, 1858, the son of Guild and Eliza Jane (Foster) Copeland. On both sides he is of Revolutionary ancestry. His great-great-grandfather, Elijah Copeland, was a soldier in Daggett's Massachusetts Regiment in the Continental Army. His great-grandfather, Samuel Guild, was a Revolutionary soldier and also a member of the Committee of Public Safety of Massachusetts. Josiah Copeland, grandfather of the Columbus banker, fought in the War of 1812. He came to Ohio and settled at 586 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY Zanesville in 1821. He was the first mayor of that town. Eliza Jane Foster, mother of Foster Copeland, was a sister of the distinguished Indiana diplomat and statesman, John W. Foster, who died a few years ago and who had served as an American minister abroad and as secretary of state under President Harrison. Foster Copeland acquired most of his early education in the Brooklyn Polytechnic School and in Mount Pleasant Preparatory School at Amherst, Massachusetts. In 1876, at the age of eighteen years, he went to work as errand boy in his father's office in New York City, and in 1882 came to Columbus and entered the office of H. C. Godman, who later became a manufacturer of shoes and who incorporated the H. C. Godman Company. He was with that concern for many years and was treasurer of the company from 1889 until 1899. In the meantime he had become interested in the old City Deposit Bank, and in 1899 became president of that institution, and when it was reorganized in June, 1905, as the City National Bank of Commerce, he was made chairman of the Board of Directors. He has also been president of the Columbus Forge & Iron Company and a director of the Midland Mutual Life Insurance Company. Mr. Copeland's general contributions and his strong influence have for many years been behind worthy civic, social, educational and religious movements in Columbus. From 1908 until 1913 he served as president of the jury commission of Franklin County. He was a trustee of the Teachers' Pension Fund at Columbus, and was formerly president of the Columbus School for Girls and Columbus Academy, treasurer of the Anti-Saloon League of America, and president of the Columbus Home for the Aged. He has been president of the Young Men's Christian Association, Columbus, for a number of years, and is a director of the Columbus Academy. He was a member of the Evangelistic Committee of the Presbyterian Church of the United States of America. He is an elder of the Broad Street Presbyterian Church, Columbus, and treasurer of its benevolences. Mr. Copeland is a member of the Sons of the American Revolution. He has been crowned a Thirty-third Degree Mason of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States, and is a member of the Columbus Country Club. HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 587 On January 26, 1893, Mr. Copeland was united in marriage with Miss Martha Hoge Thomas, of Columbus. She is a grand-daughter of one of the remarkable pioneer characters of Ohio, Rev. James Hoge, who arrived in Ohio in 1810. He established the First Presbyterian Church in what is now Columbus, this church being established at Franklinton, on the west bank of the Scioto River on the scene of the original settlement here. Reverend Hoge was commissioned by the General Assembly to Ohio, Indiana and territory adjacent thereto. He continued as pastor of this church for half a century. When the Indians in 1810 threatened the settlers of Franklin-ton, Reverend Hoge was chosen the leader and given charge of the defense of the settlement. Later, when the community was visited by plague and many left, he took care of the sick and buried the dead. He donated the land for the first deaf and mute asylum in Ohio and was a patron of education. Throughout his life he was a powerful influence for good in his community and state. Mr. and Mrs. Copeland are the parents of four children: Alfred Thomas, Eleanor Foster, Martha H., and Foster, Jr. Alex W. Krumm.—A worthy representative of the dignity of the law, and a citizen of the highest character, Alex W. Krumm, deceased, was numbered among the able attorneys of Franklin County. He was born in Columbus, March 12; 1850, the son of Martin and Fredericka (Fichtner) Krumm. Both Martin Krumm and his wife were natives of Wortemburg, Germany, born in 1812 and 1820 respectively. They came to the a member of the Franklin County Republican Executive Committee. United States in 1832 and were among the first settlers of Columbus, where Mr. Krumm was employed as a machinist. Later he became a manufacturer of iron. Both he and his wife are buried in Columbus. Alex W. Krumm spent his entire life in the city of Columbus. He was educated in the public schools and studied law in the offices of English and Baldwin, who were leading attorneys of Franklin County at that time. Mr. Krumm was admitted to the Ohio State Bar in 588 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY 1875 and for a time was associated in practice with the late John H. Heitman, at one time mayor of Columbus. He became city solicitor in 1879 and served in that capacity until 1883. From that date until his death, December 19, 1910, Mr. Krumm engaged in private practice. In 1877 Mr. Krumm married Miss Mary M. Zettler, the daughter of John Zettler, a leading pioneer citizen of Columbus and a member of one of the oldest families of Franklin County. Their children were Herbert, Benjamin, Thomas, Grace Helen, Nettie Belle, John J., Alex W., Samuel, James, and Edna Mary. Alex W. Krumm, Jr., is cashier of the Ohio National Bank in Columbus. The widow of Alex W. Krumm resides in Columbus. David P. Anderson.—One of the recognized leading men of Columbus is David P. Anderson, who is associate manager of the central branch of the First Citizens Trust Company, and former treasurer of Franklin County. He was born at Ironton, Ohio, August 27, 1889, the son of Charles W. and Mary (Watson) Anderson. Charles W. Anderson is a native of Ironton, Ohio, the son of David P. Anderson. He has been a resident of Columbus since 1905 and is serving in the capacity of manager of the Weege Monumental Company. He is a Republican and a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson are the parents of four children, of whom David P., the subject of this sketch, is the oldest. David P. Anderson spent his boyhood at Ironton, Ohio, where he attended the public schools. He entered the employ of the First National Bank, Columbus, as a messenger boy in 1905 and remained with that institution continuously until 1916, at which time he enlisted in Company E, Second Ohio Infantry, for service on the Mexican Border. In 1917 he was mustered into Federal service as a captain of infantry and assigned to Company F, 145th Infantry, 37th Division. He was later transferred to Montgomery, Alabama, with that regiment. He was discharged in November, 1918. After his return to Columbus, Mr. Anderson became associated with the First HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 589 Citizens Trust Company. In September, 1921, he became chief cashier in the Franklin County treasurer's office, and was elected to the office of county treasurer in November, 1924. Mr. Anderson was re-elected to office in 1926, and filled the office of treasurer in a most satisfactory manner until September 5, 1929. He has since been identified with the First Citizens Trust Company as associate manager of the central branch. In 1912 Mr. Anderson was united in marriage with Miss Lucile Reaser, the daughter of Alonzo and Flora (Lucas) Reaser, natives of Springfield, Ohio, and residents of Columbus. They have the following children: David P., Jr., Evelyn, Ruth, Jane, and Barbara. Mr. Anderson is a Republican. He is a member of the Methodist Church, and has the following lodge and club affiliations : York Lodge No. 563, Free & Accepted Masons ; York Chapter, R. A. M. No. 200 ; Columbus Council, R. & S. M. M. No. 8 ; York Commandry, K. T. No. 69 ; Scioto Consistory, 32nd degree ; Ach-Bar Grotto, MOVPER ; Aladdin Temple ; Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, No. 37 ; Eagles Club ; Loyal Order of Moose ; Independent Order of Odd Fellows ; Past Commander of Lawrence Leaser Post No. 239, American Legion ; "40 and 8" Society ; charter member of Franklin Post No. 1, American Legion ; 145th Veterans Association ; Modern Woodmen of America ; and Co-operative Luncheon Club. Charles E. King is a well known and highly esteemed citizen of Columbus, where he is serving as clerk of Common Pleas Court, Franklin County. He was born in Adams County, Ohio, December 27, 1879, the son of Joseph and Belle (Carter) King. Joseph King was a farmer. Both he and his wife were natives of Adams County, Ohio, and are now deceased. Their children were: Hamor, lives at Martinsville, Ohio ; George, lives at Xenia, Ohio ; David, lives at Wilmington, Ohio ; Jennie Knisley, lives at Blooming-burg, Ohio ; Mary Storer, lives at Peebles, Ohio ; and Charles E., the subject of this sketch. Charles E. King attended the district schools of Adams County, Ohio, and completed his schooling in Columbus. At the age of eighteen 590 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY years he was employed as shipping clerk, and in 1904 he entered the engine service on the Pennsylvania Railroad, remaining in that service for a period of fifteen years. After leaving the road he was employed as deputy clerk of the Franklin County Board of Election, Columbus, in which capacity he served until the fall of 1926, when he was nominated to the office of Clerk of Courts. In July, 1922, Mr. King married Miss Estelle Murphy, of Washington, D. C., the daughter of Dennis and Amanda (Mattingly) , Murphy, natives of Virginia and now residents of 604 Grove Street, Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. King have a son, Joseph. Mr. King is a Republican, and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, Knights of Pythias, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, Eagles Lodge, Loyal Order of Moose, and Co-operative Club. He is a member of the Buckeye Republican Club. Mr. King holds membership in the Methodist Church and his wife belongs to the Church of Christ, Scientist. The family residence is located at 433 South Burgess Avenue, Columbus. Edward G. Bradbury, who is serving as County Sanitary Engineer of Franklin County, is recognized as one of the most prominent citizens of Columbus. He was born at Brooklyn, N. Y., June 14, 1870, the son of Edward E. and Sarah Jane (Sykes) Bradbury. One of the early ancestors of Edward G. Bradbury is Thomas Bradbury, who came from England to the United States in 1634 as agent of Sir Ferdinando Georges, and he was a prominent colonist for many years. Edward E. Bradbury was born at Westminster, Massachusetts, in 1832, and his wife was a native of Millers Falls, Massachusetts, born in 1831. He was a graduate of Amherst College in 1856 and during his career was a teacher at Greenfield, Somerville, and Cam.: bridge, Massachusetts, reading law and being admitted to the New York bar. He later engaged in mercantile business in Boston, Massachusetts, and Providence, Rhode Island. He died at Riverside, California, in 1904, and his wife died at Columbus in 1916. Their children were: Harriet B., lives at Columbus ; Alice E., married Frank HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 591 D. Lewis, lives at Corona-del-Mar, California; and Edward G., the subject of this sketch. Edward G. Bradbury obtained his education in the public schools of Providence, R. I. His professional career as a civil engineer follows : assistant, city engineer's office, Providence, 1888-91; assistant, United States Army Engineer's office, Newport, Rhode Island, 1891-92 ; assistant engineer, city of Brockton, Massachusetts, 1892-97 ; with Snow & Barbour, Boston, Massachusetts, 1897-99; western representative for the same firm of consulting engineers, 1899-1905 ; consulting engineer, Columbus, 1905-1922 ; and county sanitary engineer, Columbus, 1917 to date. In 1917 the county commissioners of Franklin County created the office of sanitary engineer and Mr. Bradbury was made head of the new department. He has designed or supervised numerous sewer and water systems, including the water supply system of Akron, Ohio, sewer or water systems for Springfield, Newark, Mansfield, Galion, Norwalk, and many others. Mr. Bradbury is the author of numerous monographs on engineering subjects and his writings have been quoted and studied in many en-. gineering departments throughout the country. In his capacity as sanitary engineer of Franklin County he has designed and supervised the construction of a large mileage of sewers and water mains throughout Franklin County. On February 14, 1894, Mr. Bradbury was united in marriage with Miss Cora B. Gay, of Rockland, Maine, the daughter of Alford and Frances I. (Swett) Gay, natives of Maine. Mr. Gay died in 1885 and his wife died in 1907. To Mr. and Mrs. Bradbury were born three children : Frances E., married Albert Edward Dillehay, lives at Newcomerstown, Ohio, has one daughter, Eileen Marie ; Alford Gay, sales engineer with the International Derrick & Equipment Company, of Columbus, is a World War veteran, married Margaret Cramer, of Mansfield, Ohio, and has two children, Margaret Louise and David Alden ; and Irving L., in the employ of the H. C. Godman Company, Columbus. In politics Mr. Bradbury is an independent Republican. He is chairman of the planning commission of Grandview Heights Village. His wife holds membership in the Second Church of Christ, Scientist. Mr. Bradbury is a member of the American Society of Civil Engin- 592 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY eers, and past president of the Central Ohio Section, A. S. C. E. ; past president of the Engineers Club of Columbus and the Ohio Engineering Society ; a member of the American Water Works Association, the New England Water Works Association, the Boston Society of Civil Engineers ; and president of the Ohio Conference of County Sanitary Engineers. Claude Meeker, deceased, a native of Columbus, was the head of one of the largest bond, stock brokerage and investment banking business houses in Ohio, a firm founded by him more than a quarter of a century ago, and at a time when he had already distinguished himself in several fields of notable importance. Claude Meeker was born in Columbus, December 20, 1861, the son of George W. and Harriet (Hatch) Meeker, and a descendant of William Meeker, who came to New Haven, Connecticut from England in 1639 and in 1664 founded what is now the city of Elizabeth, N. J., on a site he purchased from the Indians. The Meekers have taken important roles in the successive stages of American development since the earliest days of the country's history. George W. Meeker, father of Claude Meeker, was during his life time a foremost attorney of Columbus, and one time mayor of Columbus. All his life he was a vigorous worker in the Democratic cause and one of its leaders. Claude Meeker entered the newspaper business at the age of eighteen, having studied two years at the University of Nebraska. Three years later having found his niche as a political writer, he became editor and part owner of a lively and successful weekly journal. During all his career as a newspaper man, however, his principal activity was political reporting and comment, which was characterized by shrewd observation and thorough knowledge. He was a contributor to many national newspapers, among them the New York World, Chicago-Tribune, Boston Globe, St. Louis Republic, Washington (D. C.) Post. For ten years he worked for the Cincinnati Inquirer, four years of that time a Columbus correspondent. He was also at various times on the staff of the Cincinnati Post and Times-Star. HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 593 The quality of Mr. Meeker's achievements as a journalist and as a critic of statecraft brought him wide recognition during the eighties and nineties and his natural bent for leadership led to high honors. While yet a youth he was one of the truly famous political writers of the Middle West. Mr. Meeker was really responsible for the nomination of former Governor James E. Campbell in 1889 as the Democratic candidate for governor. At that time he was a mere boy, although he had established a reputation as a writer for the Cincinnati Enquirer. Being possessed of knowledge of political tactics he began the movement for Campbell in 1887 when the leaders of the Democratic party had determined on the nomination of Colonel Thomas E. Powell. In spite of this fact, Meeker all but upset the slate. After Colonel Powell was defeated by Gov. Joseph Benson Foraker, the nomination of Campbell in 1889 came practically by acclamation. Campbell was one of the directing masters of the succeeding campaign, which has always been regarded as one of the classics of Ohio politics. Both Campbell and Foraker were young—neither being more than forty, handsome, war veterans and compelling speakers and debaters. Meetings of both of them, although they did not clash in joint debate were always attended by the whole countryside. The campaign was one of the high spots in Mr. Meeker's life. Becoming private secretary to Governor Campbell, he was one of the directors of his administration, regarded as one of the most successful administrations -in the history of the state. During that time ballot law reforms and extensive changes in the state government were made. Defeat followed, however, in 1891, through the fact that the administration gave offense by insisting upon corrections in the government of Cincinnati. In 1893 Mr. Meeker was appointed by President Cleveland to the post of American Consul at Bradford, England, at that time the world's greatest woolen center and the largest commercial consulate under the United States government. Mr. Meeker filled the post for four years. Among the incidental results of that incumbency was a series of literary papers : "Haworth : Home of the Brontes," originally written for the Cincinnati Times-Star, compiled by him from information and observation in Yorkshire, his residence while in England, and the country where the famous Bronte sisters were 594 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY born and dwelt. In 1895 the Bronte Society of Bradford published these papers in book form. They were again printed in 1922 with a preface by the secretary of the Bronte Society, commending both the historical accuracy and the literary form of the work. In recognition of this work Mr. Meeker was elected a lifemember of the Bronte Society. Mr. Meeker established his bond, stock brokerage and investment banking business in 1897, following his return from the consular service. He was later one of the factors in the creation of the Cities Service Company, and took a part in the organization of the Ohio Cities Gas Company, which later became Pure Oil. Despite his business interests, Mr. Meeker retained close contact with public affairs. He organized numerous Democratic projects but always in the civic rather than the partisan sense. In addition to these activities he led many non-partisan movements, the campaign for the White Cross Hospital in Columbus, and many others. Mr. Meeker's name with a project of that sort was regarded as a guarantee of success. He was active in the campaign for collection of funds for the purchase of the Thomas Jefferson estate at Monticello. He also was head of the Columbus branch of the Woodrow Wilson Foundation and the Annual Wilson birthday anniversary Memorial was one of his special cares. On July 1, 1890, Mr. Meeker was married to Miss Elizabeth Parks, the daughter of Dr. J. M. Parks, of Hamilton, Ohio. Three children were born to them in England: 1. Campbell Meeker, who served as a lieutenant in the U. S. Army during the World War and later as a member of the New York Stock Exchange, now deceased. 2. Mrs. Marjorie Meeker Wing. 3. Mrs. Marion Meeker Helier. Claude Meeker, died December 6, 1929. Hon. Edward C. Turner.—Edward Crawford Turner took office as attorney general of the State of Ohio on January 1, 1927, after an absence of ten years from that office. His first term in that office will stand for all time as a splendid example of vigorous, non-partisan administration. The second term ended December 31, 1928. HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 595 Mr. Turner worked his way through Ohio State University, where he gained the degree of LL. B. in 1901 and LL. M. in 1903, and began to practice law in Columbus, taking a part in political affairs while still a youth. His first larger experience came when he was elected prosecuting attorney of Franklin County. He entered upon his duties in January, 1911. Within three months he was engaged in one of the largest prosecutions in the history of the state. Disclosures had been made that bribery was rampant in the Ohio General Assembly. With the late Timothy S. Hogan, then attorney general, Mr. Turner entered upon the prosecution of the cases. Mr. Turner is a Republican and Mr. Hogan was a Democrat, but political considerations did not govern. Men of both parties were prosecuted. The probe reached the bottom of lobbying in the State House. The vigorous prosecution resulted in the conviction and imprisonment of a number of legislators. The air was cleared and for years afterwards no hint of scandal disturbed the people of the state. In the midst of the prosecutions in 1912, Mr. Turner was a candidate for re-election. He neglected his campaign to devote himself to the task in hand, but the people of Franklin County took notice, and he was returned to office by a large majority, notwithstanding the Republican-Progressive split of that year. The work finished, Mr. Turner corrected abuses in the state civil service by prosecution of several Democrats who had collected contributions in violation of law. In 1914 Mr. Turner became a candidate for attorney general, winning the Republican nomination and being elected easily. He entered office in 1915. His term in office was successful, but in 1916 he met defeat for a second term in the same election in which Woodrow Wilson carried Ohio as Democratic candidate for president by 90,000. The attorney general lost by a small plurality. In the midst of the campaign Mr. Turner repudiated the support of a political organization which capitalized religious prejudice, asserting that he could not take support from such a group. Retiring from office, he resumed the practice of law. In 1926 Mr. Turner was again called to public service when nominated for attorney general by the Republicans. In his campaign he 596 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY refused to bow to blocs and groups and although a number opposed him strenuously, he was elected by 45,000 majority. Mr. Turner has not indicated whether he intends to take further part in public life. In policy, he represents a demand for return to constitutional government. Mr. Turner was born in Columbus, March 26, 1872, and is the son of Robert M. and Jane L. (Crawford) Turner. He married, December 11, 1902, Miss Nan A. Jahn, of Columbus. He is affiliated fraternally with the Masonic orders. Arthur John Thatcher, county auditor, is a prominent citizen of Franklin County, active in the civic, fraternal, and community affairs of Columbus. He was born at Toledo, Ohio, June 7, 1865, the son of John S. and Elizabeth (Pulling) Thatcher. John S. Thatcher, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was born in 1844 and died in 1867, his death being the result of injuries received during the war. He was an expert accountant in the employ of the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad Company. His wife, born in England, died in 1923, and is buried at Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Thatcher was buried in Ashtabula County, Ohio. Their only child was Arthur John, the subject of this sketch. Arthur John Thatcher grew up in Columbus and received his education in the public schools. When a young man he was employed by the New York City Dry Goods Company as cashier, but soon resigned to accept a position with the Tracey-Wells Company as bookkeeper. He was later associated with Schwartz & Schwenker Company and for a time was the owner of a cigar and news stand. In 1889 Mr. Thatcher became an accountant for the Nelson-Morris Beef Company, at Columbus, and was later employed by the same company in its Detroit offices. In 1891 he became bookkeeper and traveling auditor for the United States Wringer Company, with headquarters in Columbus ; in 1901 he accepted the office of chief clerk in the director of accounts' office, Columbus ; in 1903 he became a writer for the Press-Post of Columbus ; in 1906 he became a staff writer for the Ohio Sun ; in 1907 he became examiner of the State Bureau for In- HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 597 spection and Supervision of Public Offices ; in 1908 he was appointed secretary and treasurer of the Ohio Contractors Association ; in 1908 he also established the publication of a trade journal, which he continued until 1917 ; in 1912 he became secretary to Mayor George J. Karb, of Columbus ; in 1918 he was appointed director of public safety in the city of Columbus ; in 1920 he was appointed deputy commissioner of the Security Department, State of Ohio, by Governor Cox ; in 1921 he established an office as advisor on laws pertaining to the sale of securities ; and in 1922 he was elected county auditor of Franklin County. Mr. Thatcher was re-elected to this office in 1926. As a writer on governmental affairs Mr. Thatcher is recognized as a national authority. His articles appear weekly in the papers in the city of Columbus and may be found frequently in leading newspapers and magazines throughout the country. He is also a leading figure as a speaker on national affairs. In December, 1894, Mr. Thatcher was united in marriage with Miss Maude Wilson, of Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Alfred and Anna (Pulling) Wilson, the former a native of Wisconsin and the latter of England. Mr. Wilson, deceased, served as postmaster of South Chicago for many years. His widow lives in Chicago. To Mr. and Mrs. Thatcher were born two children: Ruth, who lives at home ; and Newton A., chief accountant in the county auditor's office. He is a graduate of Ohio University. Politically, Mr. Thatcher is a Democrat. He is a member of the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, No. 37 ; Modern Woodmen of America ; Franklin County Democratic Club ; Knights of Pythias ; and Olentangy Club. Tracy E. Thompson.—One of the representative citizens of Columbus is Tracy E. Thompson, who was appointed in 1928 as industrial analyist, Industrial Bureau of Columbus. He is also assistant professor of Business Administration at Ohio State University, having served in that capacity since 1927. Mr. Thompson was born at Hubbard, Iowa, September 23, 1892, the son of E. D. and May A. (Tracy) Thompson. 598 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY Both E. D. Thompson and his wife are natives of Illinois. They have been residents of Wellston, Oklahoma, since 1918. Mr. Thompson served as mayor of Hubbard, Iowa, where he was known as a succesful merchant and banker. He is a Republican, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson are the parents of three children: Tracy E., the subject of this sketch ; L. Dow, a World War veteran, professor at Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana; and Ruth, married F. C. Perkins, living at Buffalo, New York. Tracy E. Thompson obtained his early education in the public schools of Hubbard, Iowa, and after his graduation from Hubbard High School in 1911 he entered Cornell College, from which he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1915. He then served as field secretary for Cornell. He spent 1916 and 1917 at Columbia University, where he received the degree of Master of Arts. In June, 1917, he enlisted for service in the World War and was sent immediately to France. He was put on detached service with the chief surgeon's offices at General Headquarters and later transferred to Tours with the same office. After the signing of the armistice he attended Grenoble University in France for a period of four months. He was discharged as a sergeant in July, 1919. Later, during 1919, Mr. Thompson attended the New York School for Personnel Managers, and on February 1, 1920, was appointed assistant to the supervisor of personnel, Traffic Department of the Western Union Telegraph. Company, with headquarters at 195 Broadway, New York City. In 1922 Mr. Thompson, in partnership with his brother, L. Dow Thompson, organized the F-N Company, Inc., in Chicago. This was a metal manufacturing concern, of which Tracy E. Thompson was made president. During 1924-25 he served as head of the Department of Economics, Hillsdale (Michigan) College, and in 1925 took charge of the Administration Department of Wittenberg College, Springfield, Ohio. Mr. Thompson came to Ohio State University in 1927 as assistant professor in the College of Commerce and Business Administration, and is still serving in that capacity. He was appointed Industrial Analyst of the Industrial Bureau of Columbus, in 1928. HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 599 In 1922 Mr. Thompson married Miss Lillian Rockwell, the daughter of W. F. and Lillian (Mann) Rockwell, the former a native of Illinois and the latter of Iowa. Mr. Rockwell is retired and lives in Los Angeles, California. To Mr. and Mrs. Thompson have been born two sons: Tracy E., Jr., born in 1925 ; and Robert Morris, born in 1927. Mr. Thompson is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Faculty Club, Taylor Society, American Management Association, American Legion, Phi Beta Kappa, and Tau Kappa Alpha fraternities. He is a member of the American Economics Association, and is editor of the Monthly Industrial Review. James Owen Mills is among the representative and widely known men of Columbus. He is president of the Mills Restaurant Company, operating the numerous Mills restaurants now famous in Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati. This organization owes its present success and high standing entirely to Mr. Mills, whose talent as an organizer and administrator has placed his enterprises at the top among such projects in America. Mr. Mills has long been active in the affairs of the Republican party in Ohio and in 1926 was the successful candidate for the nomination for lieutenant governor of Ohio on the Republican ticket. In 1920 and 1924 he was a member of the Republican State Executive Committee and took an active part in the campaigns in both years, serving as secretary of the committee in 1924. Mr. Mills was born in Marysville, Ohio, September 18, 1883, the son of James and Lydia (Turner) Mills. He studied in the public schools of Union County and in Lima Business College, Lima, Ohio. In 1902 he came to Columbus and worked in various restaurants of the city, learning the detail of operation and administration. When finally he established his own business, he branched out on what was at that time rather a novel departure, the "self-service" type of restaurant. He began operations on an efficient, carefully planned system and on a larger scale than hitherto had been applied to that business. In a very short time he took the field away from his com-