700 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY Jones & Schoedinger. Upon the death of Mr. Schoedinger in 1911 the firm name was changed to Webber, McCoy & Jones, and upon the death of Mr. McCoy in 1920 it was changed to Webber & Jones and upon the death of Mr. Webber in 1923, Mr. Jones established his private practice at 16 East Broad Street, where he is still located. On June 4, 1902, Mr. Jones married Miss Mayme Marsh. They have a son, Kenneth M. Jones. Mr. Jones is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, Scioto Consistory, Thirty-second degree, Aladdin Temple, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, No. 37, and Columbus Athletic Club. He is a member of the Franklin County Bar Association and Ohio State Bar Association and was president of Franklin County Bar Association in 1910-1911. Hon. John Ransom King.—Representative of the prominent and influential men of Columbus, is John Ransom King, who is judge of the Court of Common Pleas. He was born on a farm near London, Madison County, Ohio, September 16, 1880, the son of John William and Leticia (Watrous) King. John William King was born in Madison County, Ohio, September 1, 1855. He followed farming until March, 1887, when he removed to Magnetic Springs, Ohio, and successfully engaged in the general mercantile business until the time of his retirement in 1916. Mr. King is a Republican and served as postmaster of Magnetic Springs during the Harrison, McKinley and Roosevelt administrations. In 1901 he was appointed sergeant at arms of the Ohio Senate by the late President Harding, who was a personal friend of Mr. King's and at that time serving as senator. Mr. King is a member of the Methodist Church, Richwood Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, and Knights of Pythias. Mr. and Mrs. King have two sons : John Ransom, the subject of this sketch ; and Roy M., court stenographer, Columbus. John Ransom King was educated in the district schools of Madison County and also attended the public schools of Magnetic Springs. During 1889 and 1900 he taught school in the Hathaway district of Union County, and in the summers of 1900-01 attended Ohio North- HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 701 ern University. He was graduated from Ohio State University in 1907 and admitted to the bar in June of that year. Mr. King began his professional career in the law office of Hon. James Franklin Atwood, in Columbus, and in 1908 was appointed sealer of weights and measures for the city of Columbus. He began a crusade against the practices of the unscrupulous tradesmen, advocatin the sales by weight of food products and the uniform measure system. In 1912 Mr. King was elected to the General Assembly from Franklin County in the lower House. He led the legislative ticket, only two Republicans being elected, and as a member of the legislature he was the author of the Weights and Measure Bill which became a law. He also voted for the Workmen's Compensation Bill, the Screen and Coal Bill, the Eight Hour Law Bill, and other progressive legislation. He was appointed assistant city attorney under Judge Henry L. Scarlett in 1915 and assisted in the prosecution of the Telephone and Gas rate cases. During 1918-21 he served as police prosecutor, and in 1920 was elected prosecuting attorney of Franklin County, taking office January 1, 1921. He was reelected in 1922 and again in 1924. He led the Republican ticket in Franklin County and in 1924 led the ticket by 45,000 votes. Mr. King was prosecuting attorney during a crime wave and during his administration the greatest volume in both criminal and civil work was dispatched, including sixty-five first degree murders successfully prosecuted, eighteen bank robbers convicted and sent to the penitentiary, with sentences from ten to forty years, and he successfully prosecuted through to the Supreme Court of the United States those persons connected with the Dowling fraudulent stock selling scheme, and also successfully prosecuted the guilty persons connected with the Ohio Industrial Endowment Fund Company. Mr. King was elected Common Pleas Judge in November, 1925, and assumed his duties in January, 1927. On June 16, 1904, Mr. King was united in marriage with Miss Edith A. Conrad, the daughter of Frederick and Mary (Roesch) Conrad, natives of Berlin, Germany, and Galion, Ohio, respectively. Mr. Conrad was a veteran of the Civil War. Both he and his wife are deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. King were born four children: Margaret 702 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY Letitia, a graduate Ohio State University, now a teacher in Grove City High School; Helen Louise, a graduate of Ohio State University, class of 1929 ; John William, born May 4, 1912, a graduate of South High School, class of 1930 ; and Joseph Scott, born March 30, 1918, a student. Judge King has always been a Republican. He is a member of the Oakwood Methodist Episcopal Church, being a member of the official board and Sunday School teacher. He is affiliated with Capital City Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, Scioto Consistory, Thirty-second degree ; Aladdin Temple, is Worthy Patron of Minerva Chapter of the Eastern Star ; Knights of Pythias ; Dramatic Order of Knights of Korrisan, Order of Red Men ; Loyal Order of Moose ; and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is identified with the Columbus Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association. Peter E. Dempsey.—One of the representatives of the legal profession in Franklin County is Peter E. Dempsey, who is engaged in private practice in Columbus, with offices at 44 East Broad Street. He was born at Washington Court House, Ohio, February 9, 1868, the son of Patrick J. and Mary (Flynn) Dempsey. Patrick J. Dempsey was born in County Roscommon, Ireland, the son of Peter and Elizabeth Dempsey. He came to the United States with his mother when he was twelve years of age and they settled at Cincinnati, Ohio. Later they removed to Washington Court House. Mr. Dempsey was engaged in various business pursuits during his life. He died in December, 1900. He is buried at Washington Court House. Mary (Flynn) Dempsey was born in Manchester, England, the daughter of John Flynn, who served throughout the Civil War as a member of the One Hundred and Fourteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was forty-nine years of age at the time of his enlistment and was familiarly known as the "Old Man" of the regiment. Mrs. Dempsey was six years old when she came to the United States with her parents. She resides at Cincinnati, Ohio. Politically Mr. Dempsey was a Democrat and he held membership in HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 703 the Catholic Church. There were twelve children in the Dempsey family, as follows: Peter E., the subject of this sketch ; Lucile, married Ralph F. Gondert, lives at Cincinnati ; Charles, lives at Cincinnati ; Nellie, married C. A. Locke, lives at Cincinnati ; Florence, married Oscar Kelhofer, lives at Mt. Clemens, Michigan ; May, married Joseph McKinney, lives at Dayton, Ohio ; Christine, lives at Cincinnati; William, Ray, Thomas, and John, all deceased ; and Patricia, married P. G. Cloud, lives at Cincinnati. Peter E. Dempsey was educated in the public schools of Washington Court House, and received the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts from St. Xavier College, Cincinnati. He read law in the offices of Carpenter & Logan, of Washington Court House, and was admitted to the Ohio bar in 1891. He later became a member of the firm of Rogers & Dempsey, and during 1893-94 served as city solicitor of Washington Court House. He was a member of the board of elections of Fayette County for ten years and for the same period of time served on the board of reviews for the city of Washington Court House. In 1909 Mr. Dempsey was appointed on the Ohio Tax Commission and resigned in January, 1911, at which time he was appointed second assistant attorney general of Ohio. In 1912 he was made special counsel and two years later engaged in private practice in Columbus, with offices at 22 East State Street. In 1917 he was again appointed special counsel to Attorney General Magee. In 1918 he resumed his private practice and the following year was appointed special examiner of securities. He has had offices at 44 East Broad Street since 1912. In 1899 Mr. Dempsey was united in marriage with Miss Virginia Richardson, the daughter of John B. and Frances (McFadden) Richardson, the former a native of Virginia and the latter of Kentucky. Both are deceased and are buried at Lexington, Kentucky. The Richardson family dates back to Colonial and Revolutionary times in Virginia. To Mr. and Mrs. Dempsey were born four children : 1. Edward F., a graduate of Aquinas College, Columbus, and Ohio State University, having received the degree of Civil Engineer in 1926. He is associated with the American Telegraph and Telephone Company in Chicago. 2. Mary J., a graduate of St. Mary's of the Springs, and 704 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY Ohio State University, class of 1928. 3. Richardson, deceased. 4. Elizabeth, deceased. Both are buried at Washington Court House, Ohio. Mr. Dempsey is a Democrat, a member of St. Joseph's Cathedral and belongs to Springfield Council, Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree, Catholic Order of Foresters, Eagles Lodge, and Holy Name Society. He is identified with the Franklin County Bar Association, Fayette County (Ohio) Bar, Ohio State Bar Association, and a member of Fayette County (Kentucky) Bar, also the American Bar Association. He is also a member of the Franklin County Democratic Club. Hon. Erastus G. Lloyd, attorney, is prominent in Columbus, where he has been active in his profession and in public affairs for almost thirty years. He was born near Portsmouth, Ohio, November 12, 1876, the son of George W. and Sarah M. (Stiverson) Lloyd, who now reside at Bexley, Ohio. His grandparents were among the pioneer settlers of Jackson and Hocking Counties. His grandfather, James H. Lloyd, a veteran of the Civil War, came from Charlottesville, Virginia, and settled in Jackson County, Ohio. His maternal grandparents, Lemuel Stiverson and Christina Mathias Stiverson, were natives of Hocking County. They were among the earliest- and most respected and successful farmers of that county, having lived for over sixty years on the same farm, where they reared four sons and five daughters, the eldest of whom, Sarah Margaret Stiverson, is the mother of the subject of this sketch. Erastus G. Lloyd received his early education in the public schools of Hocking County. He graduated from Otterbein College in 1898, and from the Law School of Ohio State University in 1901. He was at once admitted to the bar and began the practice of his profession in Columbus. In 1902 he became a member of the firm of Sloane and Lloyd, being associated with the late Judge Ulric Sloane. In 1912 Mr. Lloyd, although he had not sought the office, was nominated and elected to the Ohio Senate, to represent the Tenth District, comprising Franklin and Pickaway Counties. As a member HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 705 of the Eightieth General Assembly, Senator Lloyd was conspicuous for his efforts in behalf of educational measures which were passed for the benefit of the public schools and colleges of Ohio. Prominent among these measures was the revision of the school laws of Ohio and the establishment of the centralized schools. Senator Lloyd was re-elected to the Eighty-first, Eighty-second and Eighty-third General Assemblies, serving four consecutive terms. In the Eighty-third General Assembly he served as chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, the Public Education Committee and the State Buildings Committee, and also as a member of the following committees : Colleges and Universities, Common Schools, Judiciary, Military Affairs, Public Utilities, Claims and Federal Relations. It is no small honor to have been chosen four times in succession to represent the capital district in the Ohio Senate, but such was the record of Senator Lloyd. During his eight years of service many important laws were enacted which bear the name of Lloyd. He had more bills passed by the General Assembly than any other member during his tenure of office. Among them were the erection of the Coliseum at the Ohio State Fair Grounds, the establishment of the Medical College at the Ohio State University, greater appropriations for the state supported universities particularly the Ohio State University, Ohio University, Miami University and the State Normal Schools, also for the public schools. When he was chairman of the Senate Commitee on Public Education, a survey of the public schools of the state was made, resulting in the establishment of centralized schools and better educational facilities generally throughout the state. In this greater and better educational program for Ohio he made a real and lasting contribution. Politically, Mr. Lloyd is a Democrat. He is affiliated with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Phi Delta Phi fraternity, and belongs to the Columbus Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association, and the Ohio State University Faculty Club. On May 18, 1903, Mr. Lloyd married Miss Eva Ranck, of Westerville, Ohio. Mr. Lloyd has offices at 66 East Broad Street. 706 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY Carl Houseman Young, attorney, who has been engaged in successful practice in Columbus for a number of years, was born at Sarahsville, Noble County, Ohio, August 12, 1882, the son of Henry Clay and Emma I. (Houseman) Young. Henry Clay Young was born at Fredericksdale, Noble County, Ohio. He received a common school education and engaged in general farming and stock raising until 1889, at which time he came to Columbus and established a grocery business at Long and 20th Streets. He later sold his interests and removed to Delaware County, Ohio, where he owned and operated a farm near Galena until the time of his death in 1909. He is buried in Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus. Mr. Young was a Republican, served as justice of the peace, president of the board of education, and was chairman of the Central Township Republican Committee. Emma I. (Houseman) Young, who lives in Columbus, was born at Senecaville, Ohio, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Thompson) Houseman. He was born in Muskingum County, Ohio, and his wife was a native of Guernsey County. Both are buried at Senecaville. Henry Clay Young was the son of Henry James and Mary Ann (Davidson) Young. He was born at Providence, Rhode Island, and at an early age came to Ohio with his parents. His wife was a native of Pennsylvania. They are buried in Noble County, Ohio. Carl Houseman Young received his early education in the district schools of Noble County and later the public school of Fair Avenue, Columbus. After his graduation from East High School, Columbus, in 1909, he entered Ohio State University, from which he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1904. He was graduated from the Law School of Ohio State University in 1907, after having been admitted to the Ohio bar December 21, 1906. He was subsequently admitted to practice in the Federal courts. For a time Mr. Young was identified with the law practice of Huggins, Huggins & Johnson, but later formed a partnership with Stockton Raymond and 011ie Gibson, with offices at 20 East Gay Street. He then became a member of the firm of McCartney, Young & McClelland, the firm later being known as Burns, Young & McClelland. In 1921 Mr. Young was appointed public defender for the city of Columbus for a five year period. He opened his offices in the Grand Theatre Building in 1926 HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 707 and since 1930 has been associated in practice with Frank L. Kym. On September 15, 1909, Mr. Young was united in marriage with Miss Mayme I. Jackson, the daughter of Isaac N. and Caroline (Gates) Jackson, the former a native of Bloomington, Illinois, and the latter of Boston, Massachusetts. Both are deceased and are buried in Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus. To Mr. and Mrs. Young have been born five children : Henry Clay and Clifford Jackson, twins, attend Ohio State University ; Earl Raymond, attends Ohio State University ; Jean Eleanor, a graduate of North High School, class of 1930 ; and James Robert, student. Mr. Young is a member of the Tenth Avenue Baptist Church and is affiliated with York Lodge, No. 563, Free and Accepted Masons. He belongs to the Columbus Bar. Association and Ohio State Bar Association. Ray W. Poppleton, attorney, stands among the leading professional men of Columbus, where he is associated with the firm of Wilson & Rector. He was born on the old Poppleton homestead in Licking County, Ohio, November 4, 1888, the son of Morgan B. and Effie (Weaver) Poppleton. Morgan B. Poppleton was born in Licking County in 1847. He spent his entire life on the old homestead, where he died in 1896. He was a successful farmer. His widow lives in Columbus. To Mr. and Mrs. Poppleton were born four children: Laura, who died in 1929, was the wife of Charles E. Rau, Columbus ; Bessie, married John W. Moore, lives in Columbus ; Ray W., the subject of this sketch; and Mabel, lives in Columbus. Ray W. Poppleton was educated in the district schools of Licking County, was a member of the class of 1909, North High School, Columbus, and in 1913 received the degree of L. L. B. at Ohio State University. He was admitted to practice in Ohio in June, 1913, and subsequently was admitted to the Federal courts. He has since been identified with the well known law firm of Wilson & Rector, with offices at 50 East Broad Street. During the World War Mr. Poppleton enlisted at Chicago in the Quartermaster's Corps, and was sent to Camp Johnston, Jacksonville, 703 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY Florida, where he was attached to Supply Company, 310 M. T. He went to France with this outfit and during his service he was stricken with pneumonia. He spent almost six months in a hospital at Nantes, France, and was returned to the United States on a hospital ship. After spending some time in a New York hospital he was transferred to Camp Sherman, Ohio, where he was discharged May 20, 1919. In 1922 Mr. Poppleton married Miss Ethel Vorhees, the daughter of Edward M. and Carrie (Wilson) Vorhees, natives of Athens County, Ohio, now residents of Columbus. Politically Mr. Poppleton is a Republican. He is a member of the Fourth Avenue Church of Christ, and is affiliated with York Lodge, No. 563, Free and Accepted Masons, Delta Chi fraternity, University Club, Columbus Athletic Club, Buckeye Republican Club, and American Legion, being a charter member of Franklin Post No. 1. He belongs to the Columbus Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association. Whitney Thomas Joseph, a member of the law firm of Watson, Davis & Joseph, practicing in Columbus, is a native of Ohio, and a young man whose personal popularity has contributed much to his professional advancement. He. was born at Zanesville, November 9, 1892, the son of Arthur W. and Ella May (Mahorter) Joseph. Arthur W. Joseph was born on a farm near Zanesville, Ohio. In early life he engaged in general farming. For a number of years he has been identified with the J. I. Case Company, of Racine, Wisconsin. They are dealers in farm implements and Mr. Joseph has had headquarters in Columbus since 1914. He is a member of the Methodist Church and Masonic Lodge. His wife is a native of Zanesville. Whitney Thomas, the subject of the sketch, is their only child. Whitney Thomas Joseph was educated in the public schools of Zanesville and entered Ohio State University after his graduation from high school in 1911. During 1913 and 1914 he attended the University of Michigan and in the latter year entered the Law School of Ohio State University, from which he was graduated in 1917. He was admitted to the Ohio bar during that year and became associated with the lam firm of Watson, Stouffer, Davis & Gearheart, with HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 709 offices at 33 North High Street. The firm later became Watson, Stouffer & Davis, and in 1925 was changed to Watson, Davis & Joseph. On January 1, 1930, the firm removed to its present location in the A. I. U. Building. They are specialists in corporation, receivership and bankrupt law. In 1922 Mr. Joseph was united in marriage with Miss Anne D. Davis, the daughter of Evan D. and Grace L. (Landmeirer) Davis, natives of Ohio. Mr. Davis died in 1916 and his widow lives in Cincinnati. He was a leading attorney of Knoxville, Tennessee, for many years and later practiced law at Gallipolis and Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph have two daughters, Sarah Grace and Katherine Anne. Mr. Joseph is identified with the Columbus Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, and Commercial Law League of America. He is a member of the Arlington Country Club, of which he is secretary and treasurer, Kiwanis Club, and Chi Phi fraternity. He is a director of the Ohio Warehouse Company. Jack Edwin Nida is recognized as one of the able young attorneys of Columbus, where he is attorney and assistant Chief of Division for the Division of Securities, Department of Commerce, State of Ohio. He was born at Gallipolis, Ohio, August 11, 1904, the son of Chauncey G. and Anna (Campbell) Nida. Chauncey G. Nida, who is identified with the Standard Oil Company as sub-agent for the Columbus district, is a native of Gallia County, Ohio. He was reared on his father's farm, and engaged in general farming until he was twenty-five years of age. He then went to Gallipolis, where he became identified with the Standard Oil Company as agent for that district. He has been located in Columbus since 1921. Mr. Nida is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and belongs to the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Morning Dawn Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, Scioto Consistory, 32nd degree, and Aladdin Temple. Anna (Campbell) Nida is also a native of Gallia County. Mr. and Mrs. Nida have three children: Jack Edwin, the subject of this sketch ; Helen, married Thomas Brannan, lives in Columbus ; and Glenn E., lives in Columbus. 710 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY Chauncey G. Nida is the son of Franklin Dempsey and Martha (McCall) Nida, natives of Gallia County, Ohio. He was a veteran of the Civil War. Throughout his life he was a farmer. Franklin Dempsey Nida was the son of William Lewis Nida, a well known farmer of Gallia County, who spent his entire life in that section. He was the son of Peter Nida, a native of Pennsylvania, who was reared in Giles County, Virginia, and who came to Gallia County, Ohio, in 1803. He died in 1845. The Nida family originally came from Nida, Germany, near the present site of Frankfort-on-the Rhine. The town appeared on the maps of the old Roman Empire and the name was originally spelled "Von Nida." Anna (Campbell) Nida was the daughter of Edwin Samuel and Lydia Eleanor (Womeldorff) Campbell, natives of Gallia County, and well known residents of Gallipolis, Ohio. They were descended from Alexander Waddell, who was born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1732, and who came to America in 1755. He settled in Augusta County, Virginia. He served throughout the French and Indian wars and participated in Lord Dunmore's war at the Battle of Point Pleasant. He also served in Washington's army in 1776 and took part in the War of 1812. He came to Gallia County in 1803 and lived to be 102 years of age. His death occurred in 1834. His six sons became successful farmers of Gallia County. Lydia Eleanor Womeldorff was a direct descendant of John Womelsdorff (original spelling), who came to America in 1720 from the Rhine Valley in Germany and settled in New York State. He later settled the town of Womelsdorff, Burk County, Virginia. Two of his sons served in the Revolutionary War. Jack Edwin Nida received his education in the public schools of Gallipolis, was graduated from Gallipolis Academy in 1921, and received the degree of L. L. B. from Ohio State University in 1926. After being admitted to the bar in August, 1926, he became associated with the law firm of Huggins and Liggett of Columbus, Ohio. He practiced law in Columbus until June 1929, at which time he was appointed Attorney Inspector for the Division of Securities, Department of Commerce. In March 1930 he was appointed Assistant Chief of Division of the Division of Securities Department of Commerce, which position he now holds. HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 711 On June 15, 1927, Mr. Nida married Miss Ruth Patterson, daughter of Joseph H. and Emma (Dolan) Patterson, formerly of Columbus and now of Sandusky, Ohio, where Mr. Patterson is located as an official of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Mr. Patterson was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, and comes from a pioneer Irish family. Mrs. Patterson was born in Perry County and is the descendant of the early families of Dolan and Von Heyde. Mrs. Nida is also a graduate of Ohio State University. On January 21, 1930 a daughter, Jo Ann Nida was born to Mr. and Mrs. Nida. Politically Mr. Nida is a Republican. He is a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, Franklin County Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association. Charles H. Orr is one of the leading business men of Columbus, where he is identified with Beck & Orr, book manufacturers and stationers. Mr. Orr has been in this line of business since early youth, and the establishment reflects his long experience and keen commercial ability. He is one of the representative citizens of Columbus. Mr. Orr was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1864, but since 1350 his home has been in Columbus. He received a public school education and learned the book binder's trade with the firm of Siebert & Lilley. In 1888 he joined the late Edward L. Beck, and founded the firm of Beck & Orr, book binders, stationers, and manufacturers of loose leaf systems. Mr. Beck died in 1918, but the business is still conducted under the old firm name, with Mr. Orr as sole proprietor. It has enjoyed steady prosperity for over thirty-five years, and several years ago erected its own factory and offices, a modern commercial three-story building, which is located at 214-16 Oak Street. The building occupies a frontage of sixty-one and one-half feet on Oak Street and has a depth of 108 feet. Mr. Orr is a member of the famous Republican Glee Club of Columbus, which is regarded as a state institution. Through a long period of years it has sung in presidential campaigns, has appeared at many notable and historic functions, not only in Columbus but in 712 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY other cities, and has been heard at national conventions and presidential inaugurations in Washington, D. C. Mr. Orr married Miss Grace Lee Henderson, a native of Tennessee. She is a prominent figure in club life in Columbus and for many years has devoted much time to the activities of the Altrurian Club, the largest literary club in the city. She served as president of this organization in 1923. Mr. Orr is a Mason, and a member of the Scioto Consistory, 32nd degree. He is also a member of the Kit-Kat Club. Mr. Orr travels extensively, having made several trips to Europe. Colonel Robert Haubrich, colonel of the One Hundred and Sixty-sixth Ohio Infantry, is one of Ohio's distinguished military men, and has been identified with the military establishment of the state since 1899. As an officer in the famous "Rainbow Division" he earned the distinguished service cross in France. Colonel Haubrich is a native of Germany, and was born at Biersdorf, Rhine Province, in 1877. He was about three years of age when his parents in 1881 came to America and settled at Steubenville, Ohio. In 1895 the family removed to Columbus, Ohio. Colonel Haubrich was educated in the public schools of Steubenville, and from the time he came to Columbus followed a business career. Colonel Haubrich enlisted as a private, September 7, 1899, in the "Old Ohio National Guard," in Battery H of the First Light Artillery. He was made corporal November 23, 1901; sergeant, April 23, 1902 ; second lieutenant, January 11, 1905 ; in 1909 was made first lieutenant of Company L of the Fourth Ohio Infantry, and on February 9, 1910, was raised to the rank of captain in command of his company, which was redesignated as Company I, of the Fourth Ohio. In June, 1916, Captain Haubrich went to the Mexican border in command of his company. He was on duty at El Paso, Texas, and vicinity until March 3, 1917. On July 15, 1917, his company was called to the colors for service in the World War. He was mustered into the National Army as captain of Company I, while the regiment became the One Hundred and Sixty-sixth Infantry, part of the Forty- HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 713 second or "Rainbow Division." Captain Haubrich sailed with the division for France on October 31, 1917. On February 21, 1918, his regiment went into the first line trenches in the Lumeville sector, where it remained until March 20th. From March 31st to June 18th it was in the Baccarat sector in the department of Lorraine. On June 18th, while in action, Captain Haubrich was gassed, and for two weeks was in the hospital at Baccarat. From there the Forty-second Division went into one of the great major operations of the war, the Champaigne-Marne offensive, where it was engaged from July 5th to July 14th. On the 17th of July the division was withdrawn and sent into the Chateau Thiery sector, and on the 26th joined in the assault at the battle of Aisne-Marne, lasting until August 3rd. On August 8th Captain Haubrich was promoted to major in command of the Third Battalion. With that rank he served in the St. Mihiel salient and in the St. Mihiel offensive from September 12th to September 17th. From September 18th to September 30th his regiment occupied the Essey-Pannes sector, and on October 1st was sent to the Meuse-Argonne and went into action in front of Exermont, starting this engagement October 13th and fighting continually until the 30th. Many military critics have called this the greatest battle of the war. On November 5th Major Haubrich's command took up the assault in the Argonne in front of Sedan, and his battalion reached the northernmost point occupied by the American Army before the armistice. While there Major Haubrich was wounded by shell explosion on the 7th of November, just four days before the Armistice. For gallantry and bravery in action he was given a citation and awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by the American Army. This command remained on duty before Sedan until the 19th of November. After the armistice the Forty-second was designated as one of the divisions of the Third Army as part of the occupation troops in Germany. From December 6, 1918, until April 7, 1919, Major Haubrich was stationed at Oberwinter on the Rhine. While there he had the privilege of visiting his birthplace at Biersdorf. On April 25, 1919, Major Haubrich landed at New York, and received an honorable discharge at Camp Sherman, June 4, 1919. Subsequently the old Fourth Ohio under its new numeral, the One Hundred and Sixty-sixth In- 714 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY fantry, United States National Guard, was reorganized, and Major Haubrich was made senior major, and on January 10, 1921, he was promoted to colonel, this being his present rank in the United States military establishment. Colonel Haubrich is in charge of the U. S. Veterans Bureau, Columbus, with offices in the Federal Building. Colonel Haubrich is a member of the American Legion, Knights of Pythias, Free and Accepted Masons, Scioto Consistory, Thirty-second degree, A. A. S. R., Aladdin Temple, Columbus Metropolitan Committee and Scabbard and Blade (honorary). Colonel Haubrich married Miss Caroline Kroetlinger. They have four children : Laura, Robert, Jr., Jean and Jane, the latter being twins. John M. Rankin —Among the prominent young attorneys of Columbus, John M. Rankin holds an important place. He was born at South Charleston, Clark County, Ohio, February 3, 1896, the son of James F. and Nettie (Kemper) Rankin. James F. Rankin was born in Clark County, near South Charleston, November 24, 1861. He was educated in the public schools and attended Ohio Wesleyan University. At an early age he became interested in his father's banking business, with which he was identified throughout his life. He vas president of the institution, the Bank of South Charleston, at the time of his death in 1922. Mr. Rankin is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, near London, Ohio. On June 5, 1894, he married Miss Nettie Kemper, of Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Rev. James S. Kemper. She resides at South Charleston. Mr. Rankin was a Republican and under Governor Nash was appointed trustee of the combined normal and industrial department at Wilberforce, Ohio, in 1900 to fill out an unexpired term. He was reappointed to that office in 1902. Mr. Rankin was a member of Fielding Lodge No. 192, Free & Accepted Masons, Past Master. To Mr. and Mrs. Rankin were born two sons : John M., the subject of this sketch ; and Francis Kemper, born January 1, 1906. He is a graduate of Princeton University, class of 1928, and is associated with the Meade Pulp & Paper Company, of Chillicothe, Ohio. HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 715 John M. Rankin received his early education in the public schools of South Charleston and in 1914 was graduated from Mercersburg (Pa.) Academy. He received the degree of Bachelor of Arts from Princeton University in 1918 and then studied law at Harvard Law School and the Law School of Ohio State University. He was admitted to the bar in 1922 and at that time became associated with the law firm of Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease. He became a member of the firm in August, 1926. They have offices at 52 East Gay Street. Mr. Rankin has been admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Ohio, Federal courts, and the Supreme Court of the United States. He is a member of the Columbus Bar, Ohio State Bar, and American Bar associations. Mr. Rankin is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church and belongs to Phi Beta Kappa fraternity, and Tiger Inn Club of Princeton. He also is a member of the Lincoln Inn Club, Harvard, and belongs to the Springfield Country Club, Springfield Polo Club, City Club of Columbus, and Buckeye Republican Club. During the World War Mr. Rankin served with the Student Army Training Corps at Princeton University. He later went to Washington, D. C., where he enlisted in the chemical warfare service. He was discharged with the rank of Master Engineer, Senior grade. He became a first lieutenant in the Officers Reserve Corps, but resigned after several years. Irwin G. Stirgwolt, of the Franklin County bar, has had a wide and successful practice in Columbus, and is active in the civic affairs of the community. He was born in Columbus, January 12, 1893, the son of Theren B. and Elizabeth (Bechtel) Stirgwolt. Theren B. Stirgwolt was born on a farm near Gahanna, Franklin County, in 1872. He came to Columbus with his parents when he was ten years old, and was educated in the schools here. He learned the sheet metal trade with the Kinnear & Gager Manufacturing Company and was foreman of the plant for a time. He then established the T. B. Stirgwolt Sheet Metal Company, manufacturers of sheet metal products, and was also a roofing contractor. Mr. Stirgwolt engaged in this business until his death, August 16, 1921. He is 716 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus. His widow, a native of Pomeroy, Ohio, lives in Columbus. Mr. Stirgwolt was a Democrat, a member of the First English Lutheran Church, Order of Redmen and Loyal Order of Moose. To Mr. and Mrs. Stirgwolt were born three children: one died in infancy ; Irwin G., the subject of this sketch ; and Clarence W., who is office manager of the National Biscuit Company in Columbus. Theren B. Stirgwolt was the son of John and Emma (Zimmerman) Stirgwolt, the former a native of Bavaria, Germany, and the latter a native of Pennsylvania. Mr. Stirgwolt was six years of age when his parents emigrated to the United States and sett led in Franklin County. He became a farmer but in 1882 came to Coumbus where he engaged in the contracting business. Both he and his wife are buried in Greenlawn Cemetery. Their son, Floyd J. Stirgwolt was well known in this city, where he engaged in the retail millinery business for many years. Irwin G. Stirgwolt has always lived in Columbus. He attended the public schools and was employed by the Lazarus Company after his graduation from Central High School in 1914. He later was associated with the retail millinery business of his uncle, Floyd J. Stirgwolt. He studied at the Pace & Pace School of Business Administration, New York City, and afterward was employed as public accountant in the office of John J. McKnight. He was also identified with Walter D. Wall. He then established his own offices at 22 East Gay Street. In the meantime Mr. Stirgwolt took up the study of law and attended the Columbus College of Law for two and one-half years. He spent six months at the Y. M. C. A. Law College, Cincinnati, and on July 31, 1926, was admitted to the Ohio State Bar. He has been in his present location, 22 West Gay Street, since August, 1929. Mr. Stirgwolt is registered before the Board of Tax Appeals and Board of Custom Appeals. He specializes in corporation law and has an extensive practice. He is also an instructor in the School of Commerce, Y. M. C. A., Columbus. On August 16, 1919, Mr. Stirgwolt was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ellen Kelly, the daughter of Seabright and Ethel (Pierce) Kelly, of Charleroi, Pennsylvania. He is deceased and his widow HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 717 lives in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Stirgwolt have a daughter, Mary Louise, born in March, 1926. Mr. Stirgwolt is a Republican, a member of the First English Lutheran Church, and belongs to University Lodge, No. 631, Free and Accepted Masons, and Cooperative Club of Columbus. He is identified with the Columbus Bar Association and Ohio State Bar Association. He is past secretary and treasurer of the Inter-Club Council. Harry McDonald is a representative citizen of Columbus, where he is serving as deputy state supervisor and inspector of elections, and chief clerk of the Ohio Bureau of Coal Statistics. He was born at Wooster, Ohio, February 22, 1875, the son of David and Luella (Johnson) McDonald. David McDonald was born in Wooster, Ohio, March 10, 1852, the son of Angus McDonald, who was a native of Aberdeen, Scotland, and one of the first settlers of Wayne County, Ohio. He became a manufacturer of farm machinery at Wooster. David McDonald was a graduate of Wooster College and at an early age became. associated with his father's manufacturing business, McDonald & Company. Later, he became a traveling salesman for the Newark Machine Company. He removed to Columbus in 1884, where he served as bookkeeper for C. C. Corner, brush manufacturer. He also was deputy county treasurer of Franklin County for four years under County Treasurer Kiner. He was a Democrat and a member of Wooster Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons. Mr. McDonald died in 1925 and his wife died in August, 1928. Both are buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus. Mrs. McDonald was born in Pittsburgh, December 25, 1852, the daughter of John Johnson, who was identified with the McLaughlin Steel Company in Pittsburgh for many years. To David and Luella (Johnson) McDonald were born four children : Wallace James, lives at Grand View, Columbus ; Harry, the subject of this sketch ; Frank, deceased ; and one child died in infancy. Harry McDonald was educated in the public schools of Millersburg and Columbus, Ohio. In 1893 he entered the offices of the Ohio Bureau of Coal Statistics, as a messenger boy. After numerous promotions 718 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY he became chief clerk of the Bureau in 1915 and is still serving in that capacity. He was elected as Franklin County Central Committeeman on the Democratic ticket in 1905 and has been continuously reelected to that office to date. He also served for a period of five years as a member of the municipal civil service commission under Mayor George J. Karb. In May, 1924, Mr. McDonald was appointed as a member of the board as deputy state supervisor and inspector of elections and in 1928 was reappointed to this office for a term of four years. Mr. McDonald has always been a Democrat. He is affiliated with Humbolt Lodge, No. 476 Free and Accepted Masons, Scioto Consistory, 32nd degree, Aladdin Temple, Achbar Grotto, and Knights of Maccabees. He also belongs to the Franklin County Democratic Club and is a member of the executive committee. Charles A. Eberly is one of the popular younger members of the Franklin County bar, engaged in private practice in Columbus, with offices at 51 North High Street. He was born in this city, November 1, 1891, the son of Charles E. and Mary Agnes (Howard) Eberly. Charles E. Eberly was a native of Martinsburg, West Virginia. He was a machinist by trade and died in 1894. His wife, born in Columbus, died in 1922. Both are buried in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Columbus. Mr. Eberly was a Democrat and a member of St. Joseph's Cathedral. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Eberly: Catherine, lives in St. Louis, Missouri ; Mary J., lives in St. Louis ; Charles A., the subject of this sketch ; and Francis J., a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history. Charles A. Eberly acquired his education in the parochial schools of Columbus, and in 1908 was graduated from Aquinas High School. He spent two years at Dayton University and in 1910 entered the employ of the engineering department, Hocking Valley Railway. Two years later he enrolled at Ohio State University, from which he received the degree of L. L. B. in 1915. He has since been associated in practice with Joseph M. Howard. Francis J. Eberly is also identified with this law firm. HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 719 During the World War Mr. Eberly enlisted in the U. S. Engineering Corps and was sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio, where he was attached to the 309 Engineers Corps, Company E, 84th Division. He served in France with this company and was discharged from the service at Camp Sherman in July, 1919. Mr. Eberly is a Democrat and is an active member of the Franklin County Democratic Club. He belongs to the Knights of Columbus, Columbus Council, No. 400, and American Legion, Franklin Post No. 1. He also belongs to the Columbus Bar Association and Ohio State Bar Association. Francis J. Eberly, a veteran of the World War, is well known among the successful young attorneys of Columbus. He is a native of this city, born March 5, 1894, the son of Charles E. and Mary Agnes (Howard) Eberly. A complete sketch of Charles E. Eberly appears elsewhere in this history. Francis J. Eberly attended the parochial schools of Columbus and is a graduate of Aquinas High School, class of 1911. He received the degree of Bachelor of Arts from St. Vincent's College in 1914, and three years later was graduated from the Law School of Ohio State University. At that time he enlisted for service in the U. S. Navy and was sent to the municipal pier, Chicago, for training. He served on the U. S. S. Swarta throughout the remainder of the war period, and was discharged in May, 1919, with the rank of ensign. Mr. Eberly has been associated in practice with his brother, Charles A. Eberly and Joseph M. Howard, throughout his practice in this city. They have offices at 51 North High Street. On October 11, 1924, Mr. Eberly married Miss Catherine Gaughran, the daughter of John and Johanna Gaughran, both deceased. They have three children: Francis Howard, John Gaughran, and Johanna. Politically Mr. Eberly is a Democrat. He holds membership in Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Phi Kappa fraternity and American Legion. He is also identified with the Columbus, Chic) State, and American Bar associations. 720 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY Hon. Grant P. Ward, who is serving as state representative in the Ohio Legislature for the Franklin County district, is among the leading attorneys of Columbus. He was born at Wellston, Jackson County, Ohio, January 9, 1888, the son of Allen D. and Senie J. (Campbell) Ward. Both Allen D. Ward and his wife were natives of Lawrence County, Ohio. They were early settlers of Wellston, where he was interested in the manufacture of charcoal. He later became an executive of the C. H. & D. Railroad, now the Baltimore & Ohio. He served as chief of police of Wellston for a number of years and was a Democrat in politics. He held membership in the Methodist Church, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Knights of Pythias. Mr. Ward died in 1922 and his wife died in 1908. Both are buried at Wellston. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Ward: John and Carl, both deceased; Ivory, deceased ; Alice, married Paul B. Dailey, lives at Columbus ; Ada, married W. D. Auch, lives at Columbus ; and Grant P., the subject of this sketch. Grant P. Ward attended the public schools of Wellston, and following his graduation from high school in 1904 he spent two years as a teacher in the rural schools of Jackson County. He served for four years as principal of the grade schools at Wellston and in 1915 received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at Ohio State University. During 1916-1917 he was assistant coach of the football team at Ohio State University, and also was a teacher in the city schools. In January, 1918, he became director of recreation in Columbus, but resigned four months later in order to enlist for service in the World War. He enlisted in the navy and was later transferred from Chicago to Pelham Bay, New York, where he was commissioned as ensign and assigned to duty on board the U. S. S. Newport News. He served in foreign waters and later was stationed at Constantinople, Turkey. He was discharged in July, 1919. Mr. Ward ther resumed his former work as assistant football coach at the university and from 1920 until 1926 was assistant coach and in charge of intramural athletics. In the meantime he took up the study of law and in 1924 received the degree of LL. B. from Ohio State University. Two years later he gave up teaching to devote his time to the practice of law. He was also elected state representative in 1926 and reelected in 1928. HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 721 Mr. Ward, in association with Senator Gillen of Wellston, is author of Senate Bill No. 8, the complete revision of the Criminal Code of Ohio, and known as the Gillen-Ward bill. In 1917 Mr. Ward was united in marriage with Miss Helen McCormick, the daughter of Judge C. C. and Bertha (Vandervort) McCormick. They are residents of Washington, District of Columbia, where Judge McCormick is identified with the inheritance tax department of Internal Revenue. For six years he served as judge of the Probate Court, Franklin County. Mr. and Mrs. Ward have two sons : John R., born in June, 1921; and Larry M., born in October, 1925. Mr. Ward is a Methodist and is president of the Men's Bible Class of North Broadway Methodist Episcopal Church. He belongs to Kinsman Lodge, No. 617, Free and Accepted Masons, American Legion, University Club, Delta Theta Phi fraternity, Ohio State Faculty Club, and Agonis Athletic Club. He also belongs to the Columbus Bar and Ohio State Bar Association. Mr. Ward has maintained his interest in football and is a frequent contributor to the sporting pages of the Ohio State Journal during the football seasons. He was director of intramural athletics at Ohio State University for ten years and has written numerous books on football. He is recognized as one of the most competent football critics in the country, and his radio announcing of Ohio State gridiron battles have won favor for him throughout central Ohio. He also is popular as the announcer for WEAO and WTAM radio stations, being in charge of the broadcasting of the Ohio State University football games. Robert D. TouVelle.—In legal circles in Franklin County the name of Robert D. TouVelle, of Columbus, is recognized as a prominent and successful attorney. He was born at Celina, Mercer County, Ohio, June 28, 1892, the son of Hon. William Ellsworth and Elizabeth (Day) TouVelle. William Ellsworth TouVelle, who has engaged in the practice of law at Celina for more than forty years, is a native of that place, as is also his wife. He is a graduate of the Cincinnati Law School. In 1906 he was elected to congress from the Fourth Congressional Dis- 722 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY trict of Ohio and reelected to that office in 1908. He has always been a Democrat. Mr. TouVelle is also president of the First National Bank of Celina. He is a member of the Methodist Church, Celina Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons and Dayton Consistory, 32nd degree. Mr. and Mrs. TouVelle have one child, Robert D., the subject of this sketch. Robert D. TouVelle attended the public schools of Celina from which he was graduated in 1910. He received the degree of Bachelor of Arts from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1914, and three years later was graduated from the Law School of Ohio State University with the honorary degree of Juris Doctor. He was admitted to the bar in 1917. At that time he entered the First Officers Training Camp, Fort Benjamin Harrison, at Indianapolis, and received the commission of first lieutenant. He was sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio, and assigned to the 83rd Division, 323 Machine Gun Batallion. He went to France with this outfit and was promoted to the rank of captain in October, 1918. Following the armistice he was transferred to the headquarters of first lieutenant. He was sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio, and assigned sion. He was later made chief claim officer of the American embarkation center, at LeMans, France, and in July, 1919, was transferred to London, England, with a special detail to adjust claims. Mr. TouVelle was discharged from the service at Camp Dix, N. J., October 20, 1919. On February 1, 1920, Mr. TouVelle became associated with the law firm of Morton, Irvine & Blanchard, in Columbus, and became a partner on January 1, 1922. The firm name was changed to Morton, Irvine, Blanchard and TouVelle on January 1, 1927. They have offices at 42 East Gay Street. On January 18, 1923, Mr. TouVelle was united in marriage with Miss Lucille Westenhaver, the daughter of Charles and Alta Westenhaver, natives of Columbus. Mr. Westenhaver is deceased, and his widow lives in this city. To Mr. and Mrs. TouVelle have been born three children : William Ellsworth, born September 29, 1924 ; Robert D., Jr., born February 26, 1927 ; and Cynthia Jane, born October 6, 1929. Mr. TouVelle is a Democrat, a member of the Methodist Church, Sigma Alpha Epsillon, and Phi Delta Phi fraternities, Celina Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, Toledo Consistory, 32nd degree, and Uni- HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 723 versity Club. He was one of the founders of Franklin Post No. 1, American Legion, and is past vice commander and past member of the executive committee. He is identified with the Columbus Bar Association and the Ohio Bar Association. Dwight Alston Swisher is numbered among the able young attorneys of Columbus, engaged in the practice of his profession, with offices in the Beggs Building. He was born at Ellis, Gilmore County, West Virginia, August 15, 1902, the son of Hon. James J. and Jennie (Lough) Swisher. Hon. James J. Swisher was born near Fairmount, West Virginia, and for many years was active in West Virginia as an oil operator. He spent his early life on his father's farm and attended Fairmount Normal College. He soon became interested in the oil fields of West Virginia and was the promoter of numerous oil companies, among them being the Swisher Oil Company, of which he was president. He also was president of the Perry Oil Company. Although living practically retired since 1922, Mr. Swisher still owns large tracts of oil lands in West Virginia. He is a Republican and has served as a member of the West Virginia Legislature. He holds membership in the Methodist Church, and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, Thirty-second degree. His brother, Charles Wesley Swisher, served as secretary of state of West Virginia, and twice was an unsuccessful candidate for governor of West Virginia. Jennie (Lough) Swisher was born near Sugar Grove, West Virginia, and died in 1922. She is buried at Sugar Grove. She was the daughter of E. Judson and Arrah Jane Lough, natives of West Virginia, both now deceased. He was a Civil War veteran and a successful farmer and stockman of Sugar Grove, West Virginia. Two sons were born to James J. and Jennie (Lough) Swisher: Dwight Alston, the subject of this sketch ; and Charles H., lives at Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dwight Alston Swisher acquired his early education in the public schools of Jacksonville, Sistersville, and Parkersburg, West Virginia. After his graduation from Parkersburg High School in 1919, he entered Ohio State University, from which he received the degree of 724 - HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY Bachelor of Arts in 1923 and the LL. B. degree in 1925, and the same year was admitted to the practice of law in Ohio. During 192526 he took graduate work in the Harvard Law School, and in 1926 established a general practice at 16 East Broad Street, Columbus. In December, 1929, Mr. Swisher removed to his present offices at 21 East State Street. In 1927 Mr. Swisher married Miss Charlotte Zahrend, the daughter of John and Addie (Hall) Zahrend. The former is deceased and the latter lives at Leipsic, Ohio. Mrs. Swisher is a graduate of Ohio State University and before her marriage was a teacher at Roosevelt Junior High School, Columbus. At the present time she is a member of the faculty of South High School. She belongs to Kappa Delta sorority. Mr. Swisher is a Republican, a member of Methodist Episcopal Church, and is affiliated with Capital City Lodge No. 656, Free and Accepted Masons, Delta Alpha Pi and Phi Alpha Delta fraternities, Y's Men's Club of Columbus, Business Men's Club of the Y. M. C. A., and Ohio State Alumni Association. He is identified with the Columbus Bar Association and Ohio State Bar Association. Marion A. Bridge, Jr., secretary and general manager of the Hughes-Peters Electric Corporation, is recognized as one of the prominent and highly successful oung business men of Columbus. He was born in this city, December 15, 1884, the son of Marion A. and Corrilla (Hedges) Bridge. A complete sketch of Marion A. Bridge, Sr., appears elsewhere in this history. Marion A. Bridge, Jr., attended the public schools of Columbus and North High School. He began his business career as manager of the supply department of Erner & Hopkins Company, jobbers in electrical supplies, and in 1918 went to Dayton, Ohio, with the Delco Light Company as assistant accessory manager. The following year he went to Nashville, Tenn., for the Delco Light Company as a distributor. He also established the Bridge Electric Company, which he disposed of in 1923. In that year he went to Philadelphia as district