(RETURN TO THE TITLE PAGE) 300 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY long and useful life he passed to his reward, his death occurring in Berwick, 'Columbia county, Pennsylvania, September 11, 1852. His wife was born in 1781, and died at Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, October 21, 1859. She was a member of the church from her early girlhood, and her whole life was characterized by the sweetest of Christian graces. They had three children. Stewart, the oldest, was born November 26, 1820, and died October 13, 1882. He was a man of prominence in his day, was a historian of some note, served two terms in the Legislature of Pennsylvania; was Postmaster of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, eight years, and served as Collector of Tolls on the Pennsylvania Canal and Railroad at Columbia, Pennsylvania, for some time. While occupying the last named position he lost his eyesight, and thereafter used an amanuensis. He accumulated a large fortune, and in his will left $27,000 to various benevolences. He was a believer in the Christian religion and died in that faith. During his life he placed ten or twelve memorial slabs over various points in the Wyoming valley, where, during the Indian history, noted events occurred. It should be here stated that John Jameson, grandfather of our subject, was the last man massacred by the Indians in the Wyoming valley. Stewart Pearce was never married. Cromwell, the second of the family, was born July 1, 1823, and died June 16, 1872. He was a graduate of law; was married November 27, 1861, to Miss Sarah H. Taylor, of Owego, New York, and was a genial, jolly man, kind-hearted and generous, and a favorite with all. Rev. John J. Pearce is the youngest of the family and the only one left to bear his father's name. He became an itinerant minister when a boy less than eighteen years of age, and in 1844 joined the Baltimore Conference, of which he was a member ten years. His first work was on Lycoming circuit. At that time nearly all ministers of the conference were circuit riders. In 1854 he was elected to the Thirty-fourth Congress, and while a member of that body voted for General N. P. Banks for Speaker; was closely associated with Hon. Joshua R. Giddings, and a great admirer of Benjamin Wade, who was in the Senate at that time. In 1857, Mr. Pearce was transferred to the Wyoming Conference, and was stationed at Kingston, Pennsylvania; in 1858 he was at Owego, New York; in 1859 to 1861, was Presiding Elder of the Owego District; and from 1862 to 1864, was Presiding Elder of the Honesdale District. In 1865—'66, he was in the State of Delaware. He was transferred to the Philadelphia Conference in 1867, and was stationed at Philadelphia, from which place he was sent to Pottsville, where he remained from 1868 to 1870. In 1874 he was transferred to the Central Pennsylvania Conference and stationed at Mulberry Street Church, Williamsport, where he rendered efficient service three years. Then from 1877 until 1880, he was Presiding Elder of the Williamsport District, after which he was stationed at Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, three years, and three years at Lewistown, same State. Since then he has sustained a supernumerary relation to the conference. In all these years he has been an earnest and faithful worker for the Master, and has been the means of accomplishing a vast amount of good. He spent some time in lecturing throughout the State of Pennsylvania upon the vital subjects: " Is there a future retribution ?" " The truthfulness of Christianity," and kindred topics. Mr. Pearce moved to Conneaut in 1892 and here invested in considerable property, which OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 301 has rapidly increased in value. He is a great admirer of fine horses, and after his hours of study—for he is a student yet—it is his delight to take a drive behind his prancing steeds. His home surroundings are everything that would indicate culture and refinement. Mr. Pearce was married February 22, 1848, to Miss Elizabeth Dunn, daughter of Washington Dunn, the owner of the Great Island in Clinton county, Pennsylvania, and a sister of Judge William Dunn, a celebrated politician of Pennsylvania, now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Pearce have four children, namely: Stewart, a railroad employee in Conneaut, married Miss Lide McGinley, and has three children: Stewart, John J. and Donald; Anna M., wife of H.S. Schalk, of Conneaut, general dispatcher on the Nickel Plate Railroad, has, two children: John Pearce and Marmaduke; Bessie D., wife of F. A. Howard, a wholesale grocer of Chester, Pennsylvania, has four children: Pearce, Mary, Frederick and Ned; and Grace, a graduate of the Boston School_ of Oratory, is a noted elocutionist. Mrs. Pearce and all the children, with one exception, are members of the Methodist Church. Fraternally Mr. Pearce is identified with the Masonic order, and is also a member of the K. of E. In politics he is a Repn b, Bean. LUCIEN K. SHAYLOR. Few, if any, of Ashtabida's citizens are better known or more thoroughly esteemed than the subject of this sketch, whose long residence in this vicinity has afforded all an opportunity to judge of his merits and appreciate his numerous excellent qualities. The American ancestors of the Shaylor family came from England, where the name is found on tombstones., and spelled in the same manner as that of the present generation. It is supposed, however, that the founder of the family came from Germany. The Shaylor family settled in New England, eight miles below Hartford, which fact is mentioned in the early history of that commonwealth. The paternal grandfather of the subject of this sketch was born in Connecticut, and was a ship-carpenter by occupation. He died from an accident received on the Connecticut river. The paternal grandmother was Lydia Goodrich, and their children were: Edwin; Asy; Israel G., father of the subject of this sketch; Samuel; Al- son; Mary. who married Jerry Goodrich; Jerusha, who harried Mr. Morton; Parmelia, married to Mr. Richardson; and Sarah, twice married, first to Mr. Gray and afterward to Mr. Turner. Two of the sons went to Wisconsin and have never since been heard from. Israel G. Shaylor, father of L. K. Shaylor, of this sketch, was born in Connecticut, January 1, 1810, and was roared and educated in that State. He afterward served an apprenticeship with a Mr. Samuel Stow as carpenter and joiner, and while thus engaged his employer concluded to remove to the West and settle in Ashtabula county, Ohio, whereupon young Shaylor, then sixteen years of age, accompanied him. The young ap prentice completed his trade in this county, where he afterward prosecuted his work until stagnation in business rendered it difficult to secure work, although Mr. Shaylor was master of his trade and did good work. Owing to this depression in building interests Mr. Shaylor was forced to employ himself at ship carpentry as a day laborer at $1 a day. The first boat on which he worked had a 100-foot keel, and was dubbed ‘Shepard's Folly," and was built at the harbor. 302 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY He was the modeler and builder of the " Nightingale," which was built in Conneaut, and the " Mary Collins," named after the with of the chief engineer, Charles Collins, which was built in Ashtabula, the last two being at that time the fastest boats on the lake. In the meantime, in connection with his work, Mr. Shaylor studied assiduously the methods of ship-building, in which he finally became an adept. This fact alone amply demonstrates his ability in that he could thus master this complicated work with but a slight knowledge of mathematics. He was married in Ashtabula county, to Mary Woodbury, daughter of William and Mary (Hall) Woodbury, natives of Vermont and New Hampshire, respectively. Her father, also a carpenter and joiner by trade, settled in the Buckeye State in the early part of 1800, and passed his remaining days there. His devoted wife died in 1849, aged sixty-five years, while he survived -until 1862, dying greatly lamented by all who knew him. They were the parents of seven children: Manley; Minerva, married to William E. Hilson; Mary, previously mentioned, born in 1814; Emily, who married Emery Luce; Sarah married L. D. Gates; Nathaniel W., living on Lake street in Ashtabula; and Amos J., a resident of Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Israel Shaylor had seven children, and of them we make consistent record in this connection: Lucien K. gives title to this sketch; Frances married G. A. Streeter; Egbert is a traveling salesman, and resides near Boston, Massachusetts; Horace lives in Portland, Maine, holds a professorship in a business college there, has a wide reputation as a penman, is author of the Harper Copy Book, published by the Harper Brothers, and possesses marked talent as an artist; Henry died at the age of thirteen years; Cornelia lived to be only two years of age; and Cornelius is a member of the firm of Bradley, Courier & Co., New York city. Israel Shaylor was the landlord, as early as 1840, of that somewhat noted hotel known as the Ohio Exchange, and situated upon the bluffs at Ashtabula Harbor. The building is a large and substantial brick structure, and is now occupied by the Young Men's Christian Association. While he was a popular landlord, his forte was in the line of mechanics, in which he had few equals. His son Lucien possesses and highly prizes a model made by him as preliminary to the construction of one of his ships, of which latter the former is a perfect miniature. The subject of this sketch was born in Ashtabula county, Ohio, November 22, 1833, where he was reared, and received his education in the district schools. When twelve years of age he secured employment on a boat plying the lake as cook and later as steward, serving altogether for. eight years. Incidentally it is worthy of mention that in the vessel on which he was first employed was shipped from Ashtabula the white oak plank used in laying the first street crossing in Chicago in 1845. On quitting the lake, in 1854, he went to the head of Lake Superior, whose silver waters were plowed at that time by only two boats. In the winter of 1855 he rode in an open sleigh to Madison, Wisconsin, being seventeen days on the road, through a section marked by wild and interesting scenery. He also witnessed the treaty meeting held on Madeline Island, one of the Apostle group, when that part of the country was ceded to the United States by the Chippewa Indians. He later returned, in 1855, temporarily to Ashtabula, county, Ohio, where he built a steam sawmill, which he afterward removed OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 303 to Superior and there operated successfully fur two years, when he sold it, receiving as part payment two shares in Portland, now the prosperous city of Duluth, where he also owned at one time 160 acres in the heart of that thriving metropolis. He was for two years in Superior, now known as West Superior, before returning to Ohio, which latter State be reached in June, 1858. Here he built a sawmill, which was located on his present farm, and which he operated fifteen years, afterward turning his attention to farming, in connection with which he has conducted a paying milk business. He also operated for three years an engine for the Ashtabula Tool Company, all of which endeavors have added materially to his income. He is now the owner of 182 acres of as fine farming land as is to be found in the State, besides which he has valuable property in the harbor and at Ashtabula, ample provision being thus made for his comfort in coining years, and all accumulations having been made by his own unaided efforts and ability. Mr. Shaylor was first married March 29, 1855, to Diana T., a highly esteemed lady, daughter of William Brown, a favorably known pioneer of this county. Her parents had seven children besides herself: Polly Ann, Martha B., Titus, Horace, Charles, Lewis, Martin, and one who died at the age of twenty-two years. Mr. and Mrs. Shaylor had five children: Lu B.; Alice J., wife of Ralf C. Shepard; Mary, wife of W. S. Force; William, and Nellie. In 1881 Mr. Shaylor was called upon to mourn the loss of his devoted wife, who had been a faithful helpmeet for twenty-six years. She was a woman of many amiable qualities, which won for her the regard of all who knew her. Mr. Shaylor married November 26, 1886, his second wife, Adella Wright, an educated and refined lady, daughter of Samuel and Betsey E. (McCalllley) Wright, highly respected residents of this vicinity. They have no children. Mr. Shaylor is a member of the Republican party, as was his father before him. Thus briefly is recapitulated a life which has been filled with useful and honorable work, by which our subject has not only raised himself to prosperity and gained the esteem of the people, but has also materially contributed to the progress and welfare of his community. CAREY W. KNAPP, senior partner of the Knapp & Pratt Manufacturing Company, is well known as one of the most enterprising and successful business men of Geneva. In September, 1890, the firm of which he is a member purchased the business of the Enterprise Manufacturing Company, of which Mr. Knapp had been Secretary and Treasurer for twelve years. The Knapp & Pratt Manufacturing Company manufacture house-keeping hardware and hardware specialties, theirs being the only house in the United States west of Connecticut sending out these goods. They transact a large business, shipping to all States in the Union, and to foreign ports. Mr. Knapp is a native of the Buckeye State, born at Farmington, Trumbull county, February 14, 1839. From the age of six years he was reared at Jefferson, Ashtabula county, attending the common schools of that place; Judge Howland being one of his teachers. He finished his studies at Twinsburg. Ohio, and during the four years following he traveled for the American Bible Society in - Ohio; one year he was employed by a Pitts- 304 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY burg glassware manufactory, and in 1865 engaged in the hardware business in Jefferson. It was in 1872 that he came to Geneva, taking a position as traveling salesman with the Geneva Tool Company. At the end of six years he became Secretary and Treasurer of the Enterprise Manufacturing Company. September 1, 1887, Mr. Knapp was united in marriage to Miss Minnie L. Canon, daughter of Porter and Mary (Olds) Canon. She died August 20, 1885. June 9, 1887, he married Mrs. Nettie Maltbie, of Jackson, Michigan, a daughter of Charles Teachout,of that city. The parents of Carey W. Knapp, Rev. B. S. and Mary (Wolcott) Knapp, were natives of Vermont and Ohio-respectively, the mother being a .member of the same branch of the family as was Governor Wolcott, of Connecticut. The father was a clergyman of the Baptist Church, and was pastor at Geneva and subsequently at Jefferson, where he died February 22, 1850. The paternal grandfather of our subject was one of the pioneers of Trumbull county, Ohio, and was a blacksmith by trade. Mr. Knapp is a Republican, having cast his first vote for Abraham Lincoln. He served as Mayor of Garrettsville, and has been a member of the council of Geneva. He is a member of the Masonic order, being a Knight Templar, and belongs to the I. O. O. F. JOHN P. DEVNEY, a prominent real estate, loan and insurance agent of Ashtabula, Ohio, a progressive business man and respected citizen, was born in Buffalo, New York, July 22, 1855. His father, James P. Devney, was born in Ireland and accompanied his parents to America about 1835, when he was seven years of age. He here learned the trade of ship building, which he has successfully followed for more than fifty years, being now a resident ship builder of Ashtabula. He married Margaret Jordon, a native of Canada, of German and French descent, and they have five sons and five daughters. The subject of this sketch was reared in the city of his birth, where he gained a high- school education, after which he took a commercial course in Bryant & Stratton's Businesss College at _Buffalo. He then learned the ship carpenter's trade, at which he worked during the winter for about ten years, sailing on the lakes during the slimmer. He became part owner of several vessels and was Captain at the age of nineteen. This occupation he finally discontinued, and in 1879 came to Ashtabula, where he became interested with his father in ship building, in which he was engaged until 1886, when he was appointed Deputy Collector. of Customs, at Ashtabula, which position he held until the spring of 1891. He has also, since 1886, been interested in the real estate and insurance business, being regarded as an active, pushing and successful man. He is connected with a number of local enterprises, being a stockholder in the Daily Standard, a newspaper of worth and wide circulation. He is also a stockholder in the East Side Railway Company and a stockholder and Director in the Driving Park Association, doing much by his ability and energy to develop the resources and advance the interests of his community. In 1882, Mr. Devney was married to Miss Mary Barrett, an estimable lady, and they have five children. Mr. Devney is Democratic in politics, while fraternally he affiliates with the OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 305 knights of Pythias and the National Union of Foresters. In private and public life alike he has been distinguished by a high sense of honor and superior ability, and has the best wishes of all for his future prosperity. JOHN SMITH, conductor on the New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad, and a valued citizen of Conneaut, Ohio, was born in Brooklyn, New York, September 3, 1850, son of John and Mary (Rein- bond) Smith, natives respectively of Alsace and Lorraine, France. His parents came to America at an early day and settled in New York. His mother died about 1856, at the age of thirty-eight years, leaving three children, John, Josie and Frances. By a previous marriage his father had two daughters, Mary and Kate. The subject of our sketch started out in life on his own responsibility at an early age. His first employment was in the trimming department of a cooper shop, where he received $9.00 per week. Afterward he learned the cooper trade. Next, we find him running a circular saw at Queenspoint, New York. June 27, 1871, he landed in Pittsburg, and soon afterward came from there to Steubenville, Ohio. His best opening there was in a stone quarry, where he was employed by a railroad company and received two dollars per day. He continued thus engaged until November, 1871. That winter he entered the service of the Pan Handle, in the employ of which company he remained until 1876, the last two years serving as conductor. He has continued in railroad employ ever since. He was freight conductor until 1881 and since then a passenger con- ductor. Since January, 1886, he has been in the employ of the Nickel Plate. In all his railroad career he never has been suspended a day. His natural ability and his careful attention to business have gained for him the high esteem of the officers of the road as well as of his fellow workmen. He is one among the large number of employes of the Nickel Plate who have rendered excellent service and are retained because of their thorough knowledge of the business, and their careful attention to the responsible duties devolving upon them. Mr. Smith was married in Dennison, Ohio, in 1875, to Miss Mary Liggett, daughter of Robert and Rebecca (McGrew) Liggett, of Dennison. Her mother died in 1878, aged fifty-six years, and her father in 1890, aged seventy-six. Their seven children are as follows: Sarah, wife of John McRichie; Albert, who married Mary Davis; James, who married Mary Darr; Susan, wife of Stephen Fetterly; Mrs. John Smith; John and Harry— the last two unmarried. Mr. and Mrs. Smith had four children, three of whom, Josie, Aggie and Belle, are living. James died soon after they came to Conneaut, aged four years. The devoted wife and loving mother departed this life November 24, 1890. She was born at Port Clinton Ohio, January 5, 1857. Her life was characterized by the sweetest of Christian graces and the most loving devotion to her husband and family. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, as also was her mother. A woman of culture and refinement, generous impulses, great energy and sunny disposition, she made her home happy and drew around her a circle of loving friends. She rendered her husband valued assistance in securing their comfortable home; but she was not destined long to adorn it 306 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY with her presence, for disease soon marked her as its victim and she was called to her home above. Her untimely death cast a gloom not only over the members of her immediate family but also over a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Mr. Smith's daughters preside over his home and are deserving of great credit for the way in which they conduct their household affairs. Mr. Smith and his family attend the Baptist Church, of which he is a supporter. He is a member of the Order of Railway Conductors, and his political associations are with the Republican party. D. B. McMULLIN, train dispatcher on the Nickel Plate Railroad, also Secretary of the Conneaut Building and Loan Company, Conneaut, Ohio, was born in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, January 23, 1855. His parents were D. B. and Sarah Ann (McClelland) McMullin, natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio respectively. The senior Mr. McMullin was a cabinetmaker by trade, which buisness he followed in Newark, Ohio, for some years. He went to Iowa in 1854, and after remaining there about a year came back to Ohio and settled at Middletown, where for some time he was engaged as cabinet-maker and undertaker, and subsequently at farming. He went from Middletown to Newark in 1866, and there spent the rest of his life, dying in 1874, at the age of fifty-six years. He was a man of good business qualifications and was honorable and upright in all his dealings with his fellowmen, and, while not a member, attended the Presbyterian Church and was a liberal supporter of the same. His widow is still living at Newark, now seventy-four years of age. The subject of this sketch is the fifth born in their family of five sons and one daughter. James, the second, was a soldier in the late war. He died in January, 1890, at the age of forty-three years. D. B. McMullin started out in life for himself at the age of sixteen years, securing a position in the telegraph office at Newark, Ohio. He went from there to Birmingham, Alabama, where he was engaged in the same business one year, returning to Newark at the end of that time. For about twelve years he was in the service of the Pan Handle, being stationed as train dispatcher at Columbus from 1874 to 1880, and at Dennison from 1880 to 1886. In October, 1886, he came to Conneaut, where he has since been employed as train dispatcher for the Nickel Plate. This position is one of great responsibility and requires the closest attention, and that he is eminently fitted for it is amply demonstrated by the high degree of satisfaction attending his efforts during the years he has been here. The Conneaut Building and Loan Company, with which Mr. McMullin is connected, has been in existence five years. It is an enterprise of considerable importance and is extensively patronized. It has a capital stock of $500,000. Following are the officers of the company: President, E. A. Miller, master mechanic of the Nickel Plate at Conneaut; Vice-President, E. - M. Comstock; Treasurer, Charles Hayward; and Secretary, D. B. McMullin. Its office is located on Main street. Mr. McMullin was married in 1880, to Miss Elizabeth Donaldson, daughter of A. L. Donaldson, of Columbus, Ohio. They have one child, Roy A., born in Dennison, Ohio, January 19, 1883. Both he and his wife are members of the Congregational Church. OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 307 In political matters Mr. McMullin takes a commendable interest, affiliating with the Republican party. Fraternally, he is associated with the I. 0. 0. F., the Royal Arcanum, the American Train Dispatchers' Association, and the League of American Wheelmen. He is Regent in the Royal Arcanum, and Local Counsel in the League of American Wheelmen. SALMON SEYMOUR, Vice President of the First National Bank, Geneva, Ohio, was born in Oneida county, New York, December 31, 1808, a son of Sala and Betsey (Barrett) Seymour, his parents being natives of Connecticut. The father followed agricultural pursuits, and in 1805 removed to the State of New York; thence he went to Pennsylvania, and in 1823 came to Ohio, settling at Geneva when it was a hamlet of not more than ten dwellings. He was engaged in farming for about thirty years, but in 1865 he retired. He assisted in the organization of the First National Bank of which he was president for sixteen years; he now fills the office of vice president, and the success of the institution is largely due to his sagacity and sound judgment. He is one of the principal stock-holders, and at one time was also engaged in mercantile trade with his two sons: Junius L., who was graduated with _the degree of M. D., was at one time engaged in the practice of his profession at Geneva, but was afterward connected with his father in the drug trade. He died March 27, 1867, and his brother, Albert, who was a partner in the business, died July 6, 1870. Mr. Seymour was married November 13, 1834, to Matilda Smith, born March 13, 1817. She was a daughter of David and Philomellia (Bartholomew) Smith, natives of New York and pioneers of the West, having come to Ohio early in the present century. Mr. and Mrs. Seymour will celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of their marriage in 1894. Both are devout members of the Baptist Church, and stand high in the estimation in the community in which they have dwelt so long. In early life Mr. Seymour was an ardent anti-slavery man, and labored with untiring zeal for the removal of the blemish that was upon this fair nation. He has been a stanch Republican since the organization of that party and has rendered valuable service to that body in this locality. He is a man of more than ordinary force of character, having the courage of his convictions and is always ready to express them. HENRY S. MUNGER, deceased, was born at North Center, Ohio, March 8, 1826, and here he passed his boyhood days, being employed with the duties that fall to the lot of a farmer's son. At the age of fifteen years he removed with the family to Geneva; he made the most of the meager educational advantages afforded by the common schools, and by great perseverance acquired a fair business education. Possessed of broad comprehension and keen observation he took a prominent place in the community, and displayed unusual ability in public affairs. In early life he established a mercantile business, of which he disposed to become agent for the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway at Geneva. He filled this position with great satisfaction for twelve years, and was the first telegraph operator at 308 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY this point. He erected the first brick block at Geneva, and in 1862 was largely instrumental in the organization of the First National Bank at Geneva; he was elected president and occupied that office for about ten years and until the time of his death. In the time of his country's peril he was among the first to respond to the call for men, and participated in one of the earliest engagements of the conflict, that of Philippi. He was a man of many noble qualities, genial, warm-hearted and loyal to his friends; he was a consistent Christian and an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics he was intensely Republican. He served well and faithfully as Mayor of the town, and filled various other offices within the gift of the community. Mr. Munger was married June 25, 1851, to Huldah Gould, born January 4, 1830, a daughter of George and Betsey (Hubbell) Gould, natives of Tompkins county, New York, and pioneers of Ashtabula county. Mr. and Mrs. Munger had born to them nine children, five of whom survive: Frank IL, W. H., Rufus H., Charles H. and Jennie N. Mr. Munger died May 20, 1883, at the age fifty-seven years. RUFUS B. MUNGER, deceased, was the father of Henry S. Munger. He married Maria Andrews in 1820, when they emigrated from Saratoga county, New York, the birth-place of both. He was born May 16, 1796, and lived to the advanced age of ninety-three years. His father served in the war of the Revolution. Mr. Munger endured all the privations and hardships with which the lot of the pioneer is fraught. Settling in an unbroken wilderness he had a hard struggle for many years, but being a man of courage and energy he overcome all obstacles. In 1841, he traded his farm at North Center, where he settled, for 160 acres lying in the north part of the present village of Geneva. From this time success attended his every effort, and he rapidly accumulated a handsome estate. At the time of his death his property was valued at a quarter of a million dollars, and he had previously made gifts for benevoplent purposes to the amount of $150,000. He was active in securing the right of way of the Lake &ore & Michigan Southern Railroad, was prominently connected with the First National Bank from its organization and was its president for many years. He lent a generous support to many other enterprises. For many years he was Justice of the Peace and held other local offices. Mrs. Munger died in 1845; she was a devoted wife and mother, a true and steadfast friend; she and her husband were consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church from an early age. His death occurred November 22, 1888. His daily life was always in keeping with his profession of religion, a fact which won him the esteem and regard of all classes of men with whom he mingled. In his death the community lost one of its pillars, a man of sterling worth. WILLIE H. MUNGER, President of the First National Bank, Geneva, is a native of Ashtabula county, Ohio, born at Geneva, October 26, 1852. He is a a son of Henry S. and Huldah (Gould) Munger, whose history will be found on another page of this volume. He enjoyed the edu- OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 309 cational advantages offered at the common school of his home and when he had finished his studies he was employed in the manufactory of the Geneva Tool Company, a position he held six years. He then embarked in the commission trade, which he carried on for two years. In September, 1878, he became cashier of the First National Bank, and at . the end of six years he was made Vice President. In 1886, he was chosen President, an office he tills with marked ability. Politically Mr. Munger supports the Republican party; socially he is affiliated with the Masonic order, the I. O. O. F., the Knights of Pythias, the Royal Arcanum, the Home Guard arid the Sons of Veterans. He was united in marriage in June, 1873, to Emma A., daughter of Elihu B. and Laura A. (Frisbie) Gill of Geneva, and they have one son, Ralph R., born November 4, 1874. Mrs. Munger's father served as engineer on the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad for more than thirty years. Mr. and Mrs. Munger are identified with the Episcopal Church, and have been the prime movers in the erection of an edifice to be occupied by the society. It was dedicated May 3, 1893. In 1889, Mr. Munger planned and superintended the erection of the handsomest block in Geneva, a memorial to his father. HEMAN J. MANCHESTER, Vice- President of the Western Reserve Nursery, and one of the prominent and well-to-do men of Perry township, Lake county, Ohio, forms the subject of this article. Of his life and ancestry we make the following record: Heman J. Manchester was born in Otsego county, New York, in 1841, son of Orsemus Manchester, and grandson of Leonard Manchester, both natives of New York and both farmers by occupation. His grandfather was engaged in teaming to Albany, New York, and also dealt extensively in horses. He died at about the age of eighty-five. The father of Heman J. cleared and improved several farms in Otsego county, New York. He was a hard-working man all his life. In 1854 he came to Lake county, Ohio, first settling in Madison township, and subsequently removing to Perry township. He is now eighty-one years old and is still quite active. His wife, whose maiden name was Sarah A. Wickam, and who was a native of New York State, died in 1855. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Of their four children, Heman J. is the oldest. Mr. Manchester was a youth of fourteen years when his parents took up their abode in Lake county, and after coming here he attended the district schools for some time, and for two terms was a student at the Madison Seminary. He was just budding into manhood when the war broke out, and August 9, 1862, he tendered his services to his country and became a member of Company C, First Ohio Light Artillery. He joined the command at Louisville, Kentucky, then under General Buell, and after the battle of Perryville was under Rosecrans. Among the engagements in which he participated were those of Roan Forks, Tullahoma, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Resaca, Peach-Tree Creek, etc. He was under Sherman in the Atlanta campaign, and with him on that memorable march to the sea, after which he was one of the victorious soldiers who took part in the grand review at Washington. He was mustered out at Cleveland, Ohio, June 20, 1865. Mr. Manchester was married May 16,1867, to Lucy E. Haskell, who was born on the 310 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY farm on which they now reside. Her parents, Eli B. and Elvira (Smith) Haskell, were natives of Massachusetts, the former of Worcester county and the latter of Berkshire county. Her father was one of the early pioneers of Perry township, this county, having come here when he was fourteen years old. His whole life was characterized by honest industry. In the dense forest he built his cabin home and developed a fine farm, and at one time he was worth $25,000. When he started out in life the only capital he had was $1 which his father gave him. He was an honest, upright man in every sense of the word; politically, a Republican; religiously, a Baptist, being a Deacon in the church for many years. He died at his home in this township, March 8, 1891, aged eighty- three years. His wife passed away in 1889, at the age of eighty. They reared eight children, namely: Gardner, deceased; Olinthus H., who was killed at Chickamauga, October 10, 1863; Sarah A.; Elizabeth E., deceased; Lucy E., Eli B., Jr., Herbert P. and Samuel A. Mr. and Mrs. Manchester have had three children, viz.: Gertrude, deceased; Sadie, and Clyde, deceased. Mr. Manchester has been engaged in farming all his life. His present farm is composed of 100 acres, all improved and devoted to general farming and stock-raising. He has a commodious frame residence, nice barns, etc., and everything conveniently arranged for successfully carrying on agricultural pursuits. As was stated at the beginning of this sketch, Mr. Manchester is vice-president of the Western Reserve Nursery. He became connected with this establishment in 1892, and \low devotes his chief attention to it. This it\ one of the largest nurseries in the United States, covering a tract of 401 acres, and controlling business extending into all the States and Territories in the Union, besides many foreign countries. He is also one of the stockholders of the Perry Cheese Factory. Mr. Manchester and his wife are members of the Baptist Church. Politically he affiliates with the Republican party, and has served as Township Trustee. He is a member of the O. B. Haskell Post, No. 462, G. A. R., of Perry, which post was named in honor of his brother-in-law, who was killed in battle. L. W. BARRETT, one of the representative citizens of Dorset, was born in Portage county, Ohio, October 30, 1835, a son of George W. and Triphena M. (Wilson) Barrett, natives of New York. The father died in October, 1856, and the mother departed this life in Portage county in 1863. The former was a farmer by occupation, an old-time Whig in his political views, later a Republican, and both he and his wife were members of the close communion Baptist Church. They had eleven children, nine now living, namely: Jeduthan W., of Henry county, Ohio; Lewis Wellington, our subject; William H. H., of Wisconsin; George Washington served in the Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, during the late war, lost his right leg in the battle of Culpeper, Virgina, and now resides in Dorset; Deston A., of Medina county, Ohio; Henrietta, wife of Leroy Plum, of Portage county, this State; Annett, wife of George Strong, of Wisconsin; Laura F., of Portage county; and Augusta, wife of Lucius Eldridge, of Portage county. L. W. Barrett, the subject of this sketch, was reared to farm life. At the age of twenty years he came to Ashtabula county, OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 311 Ohio, where he worked by the month for several years. For about seven years he was employed as manager of the Jenkins & Peck dairy farm, familiarly known as the old Garlic farm, in Dorset township, where he was engaged in farming and in the manufacture of cheese. Closing his labors with that firm, Mr. Barrett purchased considerable land in this county, made many changes in real estate, and subsequently spent a short time in Lenox township. In 1882 he purchased the Dorset Cheese Factory, but in 1893 traded the same for land and other interests. He now owns a large hotel at Leon, Ohio. Mr. Barrett also owns fifty-four acres of land in Dorset township, where he is engaged in general farming and dairying. He has assisted in improving several hundred acres of land in this county, has also worked at the cooper's trade about three years, and is one of the progressive and enterprising men of his community. In January, 1856, our subject was united in marriage to Miss Aditha C. Peters, a native of Dorset and a daughter of Jesse and Elizabeth Peters. Mr, and Mrs. Barrett have one daughter, Genevra, wife of Holse F. Baker, of this city. Mr. Barrett votes with the Republican party, and both he and his wife are members of the Baptist Church. DR. SAMUEL MILLS SMEAD, deceased, was a brother of the Hon. James P. Smead, of Madison, and was for many years a prominent and highly respected citizen of this place. He was born in Greenfield, Massachnsetts, September 18, 1830, and was eighteen years old when he came with his parents, in 1848, to Lake county, Ohio. At Greenfield he distinguished himself as being the best student in the school, and after coining to Ohio he entered the Madison Seminary, where he also stood well to the front in his classes. He began studying medicine under the instruction of Dr. Plympton, of Madison, and subsequently took a course in the Ohio Medical College at Cleveland, of which institution he was a graduate. Returning from college, he formed a partnership with Dr. Plympton, with whom he was engaged in the practice of his profession for a number of years. In 1869, on account of ill health, he was compelled to give up country practice, and, finally, continued poor health necessitated his retiring from practice altogether. Before he entirely gave up his professional duties he spent thirteen years in Cleveland, during which time he was Deputy United States Marshal. For some years he ran a drug store in Madison, and was Postmaster here during President Lincoln's administration. His death occurred in Madison, June 30, 1888. Few men in this vicinity had a warmer place in the hearts of the people than did Dr. Smead. He was for many years a Congregationalist, but during his residence in Cleveland was a member of the Third Presbyterian Church. In politics he was a strong Republican. During the war he was determined to enter the service of the Union cause. Upon examination, however, he was rejected on account of his health. With the Masonic fraternity he was actively identified. In business, political, professional, social and religious circles he was well known as a man whose character was above reproach. He was the personification of generosity. The cry of the widow and orphan, the call of want, and the wail of sorrow, from whatever cause it might be, ever found in him a responsive hearer. 312 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY Dr. Smead left a widow but no children. Mrs. Smead is a lady of culture and refinement, and is still residing in her comfortable and attractive home in Madison, surrounded by her many friends. She was born in Dalton, Berkshire county, Massachusetts, her maiden name being Miss Harriet Weston. Her marriage to Dr. Smead occurred October 15, 1857, since which time she has been a resident of Madison, with the exception of the years they lived in Cleveland. Her parents, Colonel G. D. and Sarah (March) Weston, were natives respectively of New Bedford and Dalton, Massachusetts. Her father was a Colonel in the State militia, and was a Justice of the Peace for many years; was a merchant and also had farming interests; personally, he was a man of fine physique, weighing 250 pounds. he died, December 3, 1866, aged sixty-nine years. His wife passed away at the age of forty-one. Both were members of the Congregational Church. They reared three children, viz.: Mrs. Sarah Dayton, of Hudson, Michigan; Grenville, who died at St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1890; and Mrs. Smead.   JEREMIAH ALLYN , of Conneaut, Ohio, came to this place from Connecticut, May 1, 1854, and was for several years engaged in the produce business. In 1868 he started the Allyn Garden on West Main street, with 100 feet front, which has since been enlarged to 1,200 feet on the same street. Mr. Allyn is a direct descendant of Hon. Matthew and Margaret Allyn, who came to America in 1632. He has an ancestry of which he may well be proud, and which, without a broken link in the chain, is traced as follows: Hon. Matthew Allyn of Brampton, Devon county, England, son of Samuel Allyn of Chelmsford, Essex county, England, came with his older brothers, Samuel and Deacon Thomas, with the Braintree company to Charlestown, Massachusetts, in 1632. He was the largest land-holder in Charlestown; in 1636 went to Hartford, Connecticut, and in 1638 removed to Windsor. He was Judge of General Court and was one of the grantees named in the charter granted to the Colony of Connecticut by King Charles II. in 1662. He died February 1, 1670 or '71. Captain Thomas Allyn, second son of Matthew and Margaret Allyn, was born in England; married Abigail, daughter of Rev. John Warham, October 21, 1658; died February 14, 1695. Hon. and Colonel Matthew Allyn, second son of Captain Thomas and Abigail Allyn, was born June 5, 1660; married Elizabeth, daughter of Henry Wolcott, Jr., January 5, 1686; her death occurred June 4, 1734, and his February 17, 1758. Captain Thomas Allyn, first son of Matthew and Elizabeth Allyn, was born about 1686, and died December 11, 1738. Thomas Allyn, first son of Captain Thomas and Elizabeth Allyn, was born November 7, 1725; married Sarah Phelps, December 13, 1750; died November 17, 1781. Alexander Allyn, third son of Thomas and Sarah Allyn, was born October 14, 1757; married Mercy, daughter of Captain Sodace. and Mercy (Humphrey) Wilcox of Simsbury, Connecticut. Her death occurred October 14, 1816, and his May 9, 1822. Truman Allyn, second son of Alexander and Mercy Allyn, was born at Windsor, Connecticut, June 11, 1787; married Harriet, daughter of Eli and Athildred (Curtis) Case, December 17, 1807. She was born at Can- OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 313 ton, Connecticut, December 23. 1788, and died April 6, 1845. He died June 3, 1849. Jeremiah Allyn, fourth son of Truman and Harriet Allyn, was born at Simsbury, Connecticut, July 15, 1831; married Abbie A., daughter of Allen W. and Betsey (Wilder) Niles, November 20, 1855, at Conneaut, Ohio. She was born at Auburn, New York, August 28, 1836. Jeremiah and Abbie A. Allyn have one child, Millie Elizabeth Allyn, born at Conneaut, Ohio, October 15, 1860. JOHN W. ALEXANDER, the capable and popular President of the Painesville Gas Company, Painesville, Ohio, an enterprising business man and worthy citizen, was born in Rochester, New York, in 1844. His grandfather, John Alexander, was a native of Scotland, who came to America in 1756 and settled in Saratoga county, New York, where he followed farming and died at an advanced age. Here William B. Alexander, father of the subject of this sketch, was born and reared. He became a lawyer, and in 1816 settled in Rochester, New York, where he spent the rest of his life in the active practice of his profession. He married Harriet Halsted, born in the same State as himself, in 1800. The father was an ardent Whig and Republican in politics and was a member of the Presbyterian Church, while the mother adhered to the tenets of the Episcopal faith. The mother died in 1866, aged sixty-six years, and the father expired at the age of sixty-nine. Both inherited stanch mental and moral characteristics, and passed busy, useful lives. The subject of this sketch was reared and educated in his native city, attending the public schools, his greatest advantages being those of a cultured home and the solicitous care of enlightened and refined parents. Thus happily passed his youth until the war cloud enveloped the country, and then, in August, 1861, at the age of seventeen, young Alexander enlisted in Company C of the Thirty-third New York Infantry, and participated in all the engagements of the Potomac army, including Williamsburg, first and second Fredericksburg, Antietam, and many others of minor note. On the expiration of his two years' enlistment with the Thirty- third New York Regiment, he returned to the Empire State and assisted in organizing the First New York Veteran Cavalry, in which he was commissioned Quartermaster. He served through the Shenandoah Valley campaign and was mustered out in July, 1865. He then returned to his home in Rochester, New York, and shortly afterward settled in Titusville, Pennsylvania, where he entered the clothing and gentlemen's furnishing goods business. This he subsequently abandoned to engage in the oil and oil-well supply industry, which he followed until 1881. He then came to Painesville, Ohio, and bought an interest in the gas plant, of which company he was elected President the same year and in which capacity he has ever since acted. The continued prosperity of this company speaks well for the management of its director and head, whose energy is indefatigable and whose ability, both financial and executive, is unsurpassed. February 15, 1871, Mr. Alexander was married to S. Alice Steele, a lady of education and refinement, a native of Painesville and a member of an old and respected family. They have two children: Laura and George S. Politically, Mr. Alexander is a Republi- 311 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY can and has served his constituents as a member of the city council, in which capacity his influence was always thrown in the scale of municipal progress. Fraternally, he belongs to the Masonic Order and is Commander of Dyer Post, No. 17, G. A. R. Both he and his worthy wife are useful members of the Baptist Church, and socially are much esteemed by all who know them. MARK R. DOOLITTLE, the efficient and popular Postmaster of Painesville, Ohio, and a newspaper man of fifty-one years' experience and of international fame, was born in Middlebury, Vermont, August 30, 1824. He is of Scotch descent, the original American ancestors of the family having settled in this country in early Colonial times. His grandfather, Titus Doolittle, was born in Massachusetts, where he followed farming. He died at an advanced age, in Belchertown, that State. Tim father of the subject of this sketch, Joel Doolittle, was also horn in Massachusetts, and was a lawyer by profession, being a graduate of Yale College. He was the first tutor in Middlebury College, in which he was at one time president of the council of censors. He was Judge of the Supreme Court of Vermont for a number of years and died in Middlebury, that State, in 1841, at the age of sixty-nine. In politics he was a Whig and a devout member of the Episcopal Church. His wife, nee Sallie Fitch, was. a native of Pawlet, Vermont, and a lady of superior ability and culture. She reared seven children to noble manhood and womanhood and died at the age of eighty-six. She also was an earnest member of the Episcopal Church. The youngest child in order of birth was Mark R. Doolittle, whose name Heads this sketch. He was reared in his native city until sixteen years of age and attended the academy of that place. Possessing an adventurous and ambitious disposition and much interest existing at that time in the Eastern States in regard to the new country west of them, Mark Doolittle started for Ohio in 1830, coming to Painesville, his present home, where he learned the printer's trade. He first worked at his art in Huron, Ohio, and later was employed at Sandusky on the City Advertiser. He subsequently went to Fremont and from there, in 1843, came to Painesville, whence he removed the next year to Chagrin Falls, after which he went to Milan and from there back to Painesville in the fall of 1845. He worked on the Telegraph from that time until 1855 and then established the Advertiser, which he successfully operated until 1860, when he sold it. He next conducted a job office for several years and then resumed relationship with the Telegraph, purchasing an interest in that paper, with which he continued to be connected until 1867. In 1869, he once more revived the Advertiser and after two years' successful management sold it and became business manager and associate editor of the Telegraph, in which latter capacity he acted until his appointment, in February, 1890, to the office of Postmaster. He brings to his latter duties a varied business experience of years' duration and his customary energy and dispatch, coupled with that high integrity so characteristic of his life and to which may be attributed his unvarying success. September 4, 1847, Mr. Doolittle was married to Miss Alta P. Briggs, a lady of education and refinement, who is a native of Erie county, New York. Their four children are: OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 815 George B., who died aged twenty-two; Kate, afterward Mrs. Albion Gardner, now deceased ; Mark R., Jr.; and Nellie, now Mrs. Hawkins. In politics, Mr. Doolittle has been an advocate of Republicanism ever since the organization of that party and has championed the cause with more than ordinary vigor. He has been an active member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for more than forty years. In religion he is an Episcopalian, and as a business man and citizen is ranked among the best in the community, justly enjoying the deepest regard of all those who know him.    NELSON OAKS LEE, of Painesville, Lake county, Ohio, is now living a retired life in his pleasant home, but for many years was one of the prominent business men of the place. His birth-place was in the town of Rose, Wayne county, New York, the natal event occurring September 12, 1832. The branch of the Lee family from which our subject is descended have, for their common ancestor one John Lee, who emigrated to this country from Colchester, England, settling in Connecticut, in 1634. Great-grandfather Benjamin Lee was born in Dudley, Massachusetts. Joel Lee, grandfather of our subject, was a native of Uxbridge, Massachusetts, born February 21; 1760. He was a Lieutenant in the war of the Revolution and was brevetted Captain about the close of that memorable conflict. He was a farmer nearly all his life but held many county and State offices of trust. He died October 9, 1822, at Townshend, Vermont. John W. Lee, father of our subject, was born in Townshend, Windham county, Vermont, March 7, 1803. Removing to New York, he there engaged in farming. Before leaving his native village, he married Philura Wells, who was born on the 5th of March, 1802. They reared three children, all sons. The father, who was a strong Abolitionist, was one of the " Underground Railroad " men, and kept many a colored man over night, lending him assistance on his way to Canada. He was a Whig and afterward a Republican. On March 26, 1881, he was called from the shores of time. His wife had died many years previously, on April 27, 1855. They were both active members of the Methodist Church. The maternal grandfather of Nelson Lee, Ira Wells, of English descent, was born in Massachusetts, was a farmer, and it is supposed that he died in Rock Island, Illinois. Nelson Oaks Lee is the youngest child of his parents. He was brought up on a farm and such Schooling as he obtained was in the subscription country schools. On arriving at his majority, he came to Ohio, landing in Morgan, Ashtabula county, in September, 1850. During the winter, he taught penmanship in the Austinburgh Institute, and afterward taught a private school. In 1855, he went into a drug store in Jefferson, as clerk, and after three years spent six months in the County Auditor's office. In the spring of 1858, he came to Painesville, and bought a drug store in which, with his son, he is still interested. On the 27th day of September, 1860, Nelson Lee and Miss Eliza A. Hickok were united in marriage. Mrs. Lee was born in Jefferson, August 14, 1835. Her father, Eben F. Hickok, came to Ashtabula county from Massachusetts, in 1812, when he was a lad of twelve years. The journey was made by ox and horse team. Upon reaching Ash- 316 - BIOGRAPHICAL III8TORY tabula county his father took up 1,200 acres of land. He developed a part of it and distributed the land among his twelve children. Mrs. Lee's father was a farmer bysi occupation. He died in 1870, being then just seventy years of age. Three children have been born to our subject and wife: Will G., who, upon attaining his majority, was given an interest in the drug store, and who now manages the business; Lizzie E. and Jessie W. The three children still remain as members of the home circle. Mr. Lee and his family are members of the Congregational Church, and for many years he was Clerk of the same. He has been a strong Republican ever since the organization of the party, and has served as a member - of the school board and council a number of times. He is a demitted member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. For the past four years, Mr. Lee has been an invalid, having suffered much from muscular rheumatism. In spite of this affliction, his natural good nature and genial manner are the same as in former years. Every one who has had the pleasure of his acquaintance is his warm and true friend. HORACE BACON, another one of the prominent and highly respected farmers of Painesville township, Lake county, Ohio, was born in Perry township, this county, March 21, 1849, grandson of one of the earliest pioneers of the county. David Bacon, his grandfather, a native of Montpelier, Vermont, was taken at the age of three years to Cayuga county, New York, by his father, who was a native of Massachusetts. David was reared on a farm in Cayuga county, and in 1817 with his wife and two children he emigrated to Lake county, Ohio, making the journey with ox team and wagon, and coming from Buffalo along the lake shore. Buying and near the lake, in what is now Perry township, he built a log cabin in the woods and there established his home. There were few settlers here then, the Indians being the most frequent visitors at the Bacon cabin, and the forest around abounded in deer, bears and wolves. Amid these surroundings he went to work to cut away the timber and improve a farm. In 1842, having partially developed his land, he moved to Painesville township and here improved another farm. His life was one of useful activity. He died at the age of seventy-three years, honored and respected by all who knew him. His wife, whose maiden name was Deborah Bruntage, was a native of New York State. She passed away at the age of forty-five. Both were worthy members of the Disciple Church, and, politically, he was a Whig. They reared a large family of children, namely: Adaline, David Nelson, Charles T., Alonson, Orlis J., Austin, Aceneth, William L. and George B. Of this number only two are living--David Nelson and George B. William L. Bacon, the father of our subject, was born in Perry township, in 1828, and in the primitive schools of the pioneer settlement he received his education. After his marriage he settled in a log cabin on the farm now occupied by his son Horace. This place was then a wilderness of woods and water. Mr. Bacon was a man of fine physique and industrious habits, and as the years rolled by he developed his land into a fine farm. He was not fond of hunting, but it is said of him that he once killed a bear. Politically, he was a Republican, and, like his parents, he was a- member of the Disciple Church. He died at the age of sixty-eight years. His OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 317 widow still survives, a highly respected resident of Painesville. Her maiden name was Miss Ester Race. She was born in New York State and came to this county in her girlhood days. She has had three children, Horace, the subject of our sketch, being the oldest; Minnie, deceased; and T. Ida. Horace Bacon received his education in the district schools and in the academy at Painesville. He launched out in business for himself in 1871, and for four years ran a feed store in Painesville. Then he went to Wayne county, Michigan, where he had a farm of 217 acres, to the cultivation and improvement of which he devoted his time and attention for ten years. Disposing of his Michigan property in 1884, he came to his present farm, comprising 150 acres of fine land. He also has a half interest in another 150 acres, all improved. While he is engaged in general farming, he keeps a dairy of twenty-three cows and also gives special attention to the raising of onions. Mr. Bacon was married December 23, 1874, to Mary B. Hine, eldest daughter of Homer Hine. They have had two children, William L,, who died May 23, 1880, at the age of six years, and Homer. Mr. Bacon is a Republican and at the same time independent in his political views. He and his wife are members of the Disciple Church. HON. S. A. NORTHWAY, a widely known public man, eminent lawyer and ripe scholar, was born at Christian Hollow, Onondaga county, New York, June 19, 1833, being the second of five children. The tide of emigration steadily setting westward, and ever since continuing thus to move, was joined in July, 1840, by time parents of the subject of this sketch, who moved to Orwell township, Ashtabula county, Ohio. In December of the same year, they took up their habitation in a log house, which was built in the woods, some distance from any road. Here each member of the family who was qualified by age and strength took part in the work of clearing away the forest and making a new home. Amid these invigorating surroundings, which were eminently calculated to strengthen and build up character, young Northway passed his early years. Mr. Northway began his education in a schoolhouse nearly three miles from his home. This he attended until he was old enough to go to Kingsville Academy, which was then a flourishing school in the northern part of his county and which he attended one term. In 1851 Orwell Academy was opened under the charge of the now celebrated Jacob Tuckerman, and at this institution young Northway pursued such studies as the school offered. he taught during the winter to acquire the means wherewith to pursue his studies at the academy the remainder of the year. Thus was continued that experience which was calculated to mold and strengthen a worthy character. In 1858 he commenced the study of law with the then leading firm of lawyers, Messrs. Chaffee & Woodbury, of Jefferson, the county seat of Ashtabula county, and in September, 1859, was admitted to the bar. His rise in his chosen profession was rapid, —thanks to that energy and unflagging perseverance which had become characteristic of the man by reason of the hardships endured and difficulties overcome in former years! In 1861 he was elected Prosecuting Attorney and at once moved to Jefferson, where, Jan- 318 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY uary 1, 1862, he opened an office, and where he has ever since made his home. He discharges the duties of his official position with ability and integrity, distinguishing himself as a logical, forcible and eloquent speaker and as a profound lawyer. In 1863 he was reelected to the office of Prosecuting Attorney, which was but a precursor of other positions of trust conferred on him by an appreciative people. In 1865 he was nominated and in due time elected Representative in the Ohio Legislature, whereupon he resigned his position as Prosecuting Attorney and served two years in the higher office. On the expiration of his term, he returned, to the practice of his profession. From 1867 to 1880, he took no active part in politics, except to do campaign work for the Republican party. In 1880 he was a candidate for Congress to succeed General Garfield, but Judge E. B. Taylor was the successful candidate. He was then engaged in the practice of his profession until 1892, when he was nominated by the Republicans of the nineteenth district to succeed Judge Taylor in Congress, the latter having declined to be again a candidate. Mr. Northway was elected by a plurality of about 8,000. This was a great compliment to him, and the position is one that affords him ample opportunity for the exercise of those powers of oratory and debate that have won for him the plaudits and admiration of the people and that have conspired to establish him so strongly in their confidence and esteem. He will be a distinguished figure in the halls of Congress and betimes will take his place in the front ranks of that body, as one of its most gifted orators and statesmen. Mr. North way was married January 1, 1862, to Miss Lydia A. Dodge, an intelligent and accomplished lady of Lenox, Ohio, who Lai been to him a helpful companion during all of life's vicissitudes. They have but one living child, a daughter, who is now the wife of Herbert Williams, Mr. Northway's law partner. Thus is briefly considered the life of an eminently busy and useful man, whose influence has always been east in the scales of justice for the uplifting and advancement of the people. SANFORD D. BARBER, the efficient and popular Sheriff of Lake county, Ohio, residing in Painesville, was born in Kirtland, this county, November 14, 1847. The Barber family is one of the oldest in the State, the father of the subject of this sketch having been born in Ohio in an early day. When but two years of age, Sanford Barber accompanied his parents to Madison township, Lake county, where he was reared and educated, attending the district schools. The earliest thrilling adventure of his boyhood occurred in this wise: He with others had been accustomed to setting lines in the lake at night for catfish, and in June, 1858, when eleven years of age, he with his elder brother Dwight, and an old man named Parker, rowed in a skiff a mile from shore to set some lines. After effecting their object they started for shore, and when within a half-mile of their destination their boat was struck by a southeast wind, and an oar, which was hand-made and frail, broke, leaving them to the mercy of wind and waves. This was about one o'clock in the afternoon, and they drifted about all day and night and until sundown the next day. Every wave left its quota of water in the boat, and they turns during the long day and night in bailing it out and endeavoring to keep the frail bark afloat. OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 319 The waves rolled high and .thoroughly drenched the occupants of the boat, while they were nearly famished from lack of food and exhausted from sleeplessness. Just before sundown on the second day they were sighted by the captain of the schooner George Davis, who was bound from Buffalo to Detroit, and who saw them through his scanning glass. He at first thought the floating object was a log, but on looking closer fancied he could discern a wan, so he directed his course toward them and took them on board. They had then drifted eighty-five miles from shore. Two days later they landed in Detroit, Michigan, with but 35 cents between them. They traded the old skiff to a captain of a boat bound for Cleveland, who in turn brought them to that city. From there they were furnished railroad passes to Madison, and on their return home found preparations made for preaching their funeral sermon the following day, the people of Madison having in the meantime rigged up a sailboat and scoured this side of the lake in search of the missing ones, and, not finding any trace of them, had given them up for lost. At the time of the war the subject of this sketch enlisted, August 23, 1862, being then but sixteen years old, in Company M, of the Second Ohio Heavy Artillery. Four of his brothers were in the war, two of whom were killed, and he also determined to enlist, and after several attempts he succeeded, although not then old enough. He was in the Army of the Cumberland, and experienced much active service; was in the battle of Knoxville and in the almost continuous fighting from there to Chattanooga. One of his brothers was killed at Atlanta, and the other at Cross Lanes, Virginia. Mr. Barber served in the army until September 1, 1865, and was then mustered out at Columbus, Ohio. He then returned to Madison, and in 1867 became a brakeman on the Lake Shore Railroad, where he remained one year, and then accepted a position on the Atlantic & Great Western Railway, on which he served as both freight and passenger conductor for fourteen years. He was then employed on the Lake Shore Railway for a short time, when he was appointed City Marshal of Painesville, and was re-elected several times to the same position. He was serving his third term in the latter capacity when, in 1892, he was elected Sheriff of the county. He assumed the duties of this office January 2, 1893, and is now filling the responsible position with his customary ability and energy. October 7, 1870, he was married to Miss Lizzie V. Rust, a lady of domestic tastes, a native of Concord township, Lake county, and they have two children: Louis C. and Erma D. In politics Mr. Barber is a Republican. As a citizen he is progressive and public-spirited, of unimpeachable honor and genial personality, and enjoys the respect of all who know him. DAVID NELSON BACON, one of the, oldest residents of Lake, county, Ohio, now living retired at Painesville, dates his arrival in this county back to 1817, when he was in his second year. of his life and ancestry we present the following resume: David Nelson Bacon was born in Cayuga county, New York, May 9, 1816, son of David and Deborah (Bruntage) Bacon, the former a native of Montpelier, Vermont, and the latter of New York. David Bacon, left an orphan at the age of three years, was reared in Cayuga county, New York, and was 320 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY there married. In 1817, with his wife and two children, he came out West to Ohio, journeying hither with an ox team and wagon. Arriving in Lake county, he first settled in the northern part of Perry township, where he built his cabin in the woods and developed a small farm of about forty-five acres. The Indians were numerous here then and there was plenty of wild game in the forest. On this farm Mr. Bacon lived for twenty-five years. Then he moved to Painesville township and developed another farm. His wife died at the age of forty-five years and he lived to be seventy-three. Both were members of the Disciple Church and were among the most highly respected pioneers of the community. The latchstring of their cabin door always hung out, and both friend and stranger received a cordial welcome. Politically, Mr. Bacon was a Whig. He and his wife reared a family of children, as follows: Adaline, David N., Charles T., Alonson, Orlis J., Austin, Aceneth and George B. David N. and Orlis J. are the only ones now living. Amid these frontier surroundings David N. was reared, receiving his education in one of the log schoolhouses of that period. These schools were conducted on the rate-bill system, and the teacher " boarded around." David N., being the oldest son, worked out and helped to provide support for the rest of the family, for some time being employed in hauling iron ore and wood to Fairport on the lake. During those early years he saw some hard times. Letter postage was twenty-five cents. It took more than the price of a bushel of wheat to pay the postage on one letter. After his marriage in 1838, Mr. Bacon settled in Painesville. He had a farm of eighty acres near town and a year later moved to it, residing there ten years and at the end of that time going back to Painesville. For twelve years he ran a mill, located on the river, and after that devoted his time exclusively to farming until 1889, when he sold his farm. He has since lived retired. Mr. Bacon has been twice married. In December, 1838, he wedded Harriet Stever, who was born and reared in Pennsylvania. They had six children, five of whom reached adult years, namely: Harriet D., Elizabeth J., Charles N., Mary A., deceased, Madison H., deceased, and Ester. The wife and mother departed this life February 12, 1851. In July, 1852, Mr. Bacon married Mary S. Chappell, who was born in New York State and who came to Lake county, Ohio, in October, 1829, when she was seven years old. Their only child is named Ella. Mr. and Mrs. Bacon are members of the Disciple Church. In early life he was identified with the Whigs, and since the organization of the Republican party he has espoused its cause. As one of the oldest citizens of the county he has been an eye witness to most of the changes which have taken place here during all these years; and, although well advanced in life, he is still active and interested in the further development of the town and county. P. B. DOTY, a real-estate dealer of Conneaut, Ohio, was born in Delaware county, New York, November 21,1814. His parents, William and Lucinda (Chapman) Doty, were natives of New York and Connecticut respectively. William Doty was a hotel proprietor and was also interested in the lumber business, owning fulling and saw mills, and rafting lumber on the Susquehanna and other streams. He died about OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 321 1852, aged sixty-eight years. His wife passed away in 1845, at the age of sixty-six. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and he was a Universalist. They had a family of eleven children, four of whom are still living. Early in life the subject of this sketch learned the mason's trade, which he followed seven years in New York. Afterward he was engaged in the lumber business, manufacturing and buying and selling. He came to Conneaut in 1848, and enlarged his business operations, manufacturing and dealing in lumber very extensively and shipping by water to Albany. This he continued until 1854, when he turned his attention to the refining of petroleum oil, being thus engaged until 1862. That year he returned to New York, and until 1865 was engaged in street and other speculations. He then came back to Conneaut. He owned a large tract of land here, and upon his return engaged in the real- estate business, in which he has since continued, being very successful in his operations. He takes a commendable interest in political !natters, but has always declined to accept office. Mr. Doty was first married in 1840, in New York, to Miss Ann Cook, daughter of Barnabas Cook, who died July 29, 1856, at the age of thirty-six years. They had six children, as follows: Wallace W., manager of the hotel, The Grand, at Pueblo, Colorado, is married and has four children: Callie, Wallace, Maurice and Leona; Celinda Ann, wife of a Mr. Waldo, and a resident of Chicago, was first married to D. Knight Carter, by whom she has one child, Clara Cordelia; Lucinda A., born December 20, 1845, died April 16, 1887; Mary A., born January 6, 1848, died April 3, 1851; Frances E., widow of George Erambert, and a resident of Conneaut, has two children: George D. and Maude E.; and De Ette E., born October 11, 1853, died May 28, 1866. In 1857 Mr. Doty married Miss Caroline E. Beach, his present companion. He is one of the old settlers of the town, is widely and favorably known as a quiet, unobtrusive and most worthy citizen, and commands the respect and good will of all who know him. SAMUEL JONES, JR., County Commissioner of Ashtabula county, Ohio, was born in Wayne, this State, December 6, 1822. His parents, Samuel Jones, Sr., and Deborah (Hayes) Jones, were natives of Connecticut, the former born in Litchfield county, June 29, 1781, and the latter in Hartford county, in 1782. Both were members of the Congregational Church, and in their native State were engaged in teaching school. In 1811 they came to Ohio and settled at Wayne, where they passed the residue of their lives. The father died May 16, 1880, at the advanced age of ninety-nine years, and the mother in 1863, aged eighty-one. The subject of our sketch remained with his parents until 1846, when he started out in life for himself. He was extensively engaged in farming until 1867, at which time he turned his attention to merchandising in Wayne, doing business first under the firm name of Jones & Way, and afterward S. Jones & Son. Upon retiring, he left his son in charge. Mr. Jones served in various township offices until 1871, when he was commissioned Postmaster at Lindenville, Ohio. In 1875, he was elected Justice of the Peace, and served in the two offices until 1883, when he resigned both and came to Conneaut, where 322 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY he has since resided. In 1883, he was elected Infirmary Director, and served as such until January 1, 1889, when he assumed the duties of County Commissioner for a term of three years. January 1, 1892, he entered upon a second term of three years. He has been closely identified with the progress and development of this city and county, and that his services have been appreciated is evinced by his re-election as Commissioner. In all his intercourse with his fellow men, both public and private, he has been found true to every trust. Politically, he is a Republican; fraternally, a Mason, having taken the degrees of the blue lodge, chapter, council and commandery, and being a member of the Evergreen Lodge, No. 222, Conneaut Chapter, No. 76; Conneaut Council, No. 40; and of Cache Commandery, No. 27. He is also a member of the Independent Order of Good Templars. Mr. Jones was married September 3, 1846, to Samantha L. Fobes, who died January 9, 1866. February 21, 1867, he wedded Sophronia Beckwith, of Colebrook, Ohio, who is still living. Following are the names of Mr. Jones' children: Estella T., Willis Edwin, Jennie L. and Ralph H. Estella T. was born in Wayne, Ohio, September 11, 1851; married Elmore H. Wilcox, of Colebrook, Ohio, December 23, 1869. Of her children, we record that Lilian was born December 17, 1870; Perry H., March 23, 1872; Maud, March 14, 1874, and an infant son born May, 1893. Lilian was married Christmas Day, 1890, to Charles Waldo, and has one child, Libbie. Willis Edwin, the older. of Mr. Jones' sons, was born in Wayne, Ohio, September 28, 1853; married Sarah G. McNeilly, a native of Ellsworth, Ohio, born April 20, 1856; they have two children: Samuel Willard, born December 18, 1891, and an infant son born in May, 1893; Jennie L., also a native of Wayne, was born January 19, 1871, and is the wife of Burt Tyler: they have one child, Nellie, born in March, 1893; Ralph H., the youngest son, was born at the same place, September 1, 1875.   VERNON C. SAWYER, a prominent / farmer and stock raiser of East Men- tor, Lake county, Ohio, is descended from one of the early New England families. He was born in Mentor, Ohio, June 16, 1830, son of Isaac Sawyer, a native of Pompey, Onondaga county, New York, born July 26, 1805. Isaac Sawyer was a son of Joseph Sawyer and a grandson of Benjamin Sawyer, the former born in Dalton, Berkshire county, Massachusetts, July 30, 1778, and died in Ohio, June 5, 1849, and the latter, also a native of Massachusetts, born June 23, 1750, died October 9, 1805. Joseph Sawyer went from Massachusetts to New York and for some time lived in Onondaga county. In 1810 he made the journey on foot to Ohio, and upon his arrival here took up 160 acres of land in what is now East Mentor, Lake county, to which place he brought his family the following year. In the midst of the woods, the Indians and the wild beasts he built his cabin home and became one of the first settlers of this vicinity. After he had been here two or three years he bought a tract of 1,000 acres of land, at $2.50 per acre, and on this land his sons subsequently settled. He was a Justice of the Peace for some years and a prominent man here. He had six sons, all of whom lived to maturity but all of whom are now deceased. Isaac, the father of our subject, was the second son. He improved a portion of the land OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 323 his father purchased, and passed his life engaged in agricultural pursuits here. His death occurred May 17, 1885. He was one of the leading men of the vicinity and was noted for his industry and his integrity. For a number of years he served as a Justice of the Peace. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Of his wife we record that she was a native of Allegany county, New York, and that her maiden name was Rachel O. Ferry. She was a popular and successful teacher previous to her marriage, and she, too, was a member of the Methodist Church. Her death occurred August 15, 1879. Isaac and Rachel Sawyer had two children, Vernon C. and Annette R. The latter is deceased. Vernon C. Sawyer was reared on his father's farm and has been engaged in agricultural pursuits all his life. His education was received in the district schools and at Kirtland. As long as his father lived he was engaged in farming with him, and since his father's death he has continued on the home farm, which comprises eighty-three acres. He also owns other land, having in all 330 acres. He has given considerable attention to the breeding of fine horses and, shorthorn cattle, in which lines he has been very successful. Mr, Sawyer was married January 1, 1862, to Miss Urania A. Clark, a native of Lake county, Ohio, and a daughter of Mr. A. Clark, who came from Connecticut to Ohio at an early day and was engaged in farming here. Mrs. Sawyer died March 5, 1883, leaving two children, Irene A. and Eugene V. Mr. Sawyer is an active member of the Methodist Church and a Steward of the same. Politically, he is a Republican. In concluding this sketch, we make reference to Benjamin Sawyer, Jr., a brother of our subject's grandfather. This Benjamin Sawyer, Jr., was born August 20,1776, and died January 31, 1863. He came to Ohio about the time his brother Joseph did, and settled in this locality. Subsequently he went to Warrenville, Ohio, and joined the Shakers, with whom he spent the residue of his life. JUSTUS F. MUNSELL.--The legal fraternity of Ashtabula, Ohio, is ably represented by the subject of this sketch, whose acute, comprehensive mind and energetic disposition have gained for him, in a Comparatively short time, foremost rank in his profession. Justus F. Munsell, attorney and popular citizen, was born in Ashtabula county, Ohio, January 22, 1858. His father, Anson Munsell, has been for many years a prominent farmer of Plymouth township, Ashtabula county, and it was on the home place that the subject of this sketch was reared. His mother was Miss Philo Theta Fobes, a native of Ohio, and both parents are living in Plymouth township. His youth was passed in farm work and attending the public schools. When fourteen years of age he attended the public schools of Ashtabula, where he continued for four years, graduating at the high school in 1876. He afterward taught two terms in the district school, and later, in the winter of 1879-'80, began the study of law at home, which study he continued the following two winters under the instruction of T. E. Hoyt, of Ashtabula. In the fall of 1883, Mr. Munsell entered the Cincinnati Law College, at which he was graduated May 28, 1884, with the degree of LL. B. He was immediately afterward admitted to the bar, and formed a partnership with T. E. Hoyt, his former preceptor, with whom he has since 324 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY successfully engaged in the practice of his profession. In 1892, he was elected City Solicitor, which position he resigned in April, 1893. October 8, 1891, Mr. Munsell married Mrs. Fannie Harris, nee Seymour, a lady of social accomplishments, and daughter of William Seymour, a prominent resident of Ashtabula. This union has been blessed by one child, Robert Seymour. In politics Mr. Munsell advocates the principles of the Democratic party. He and his worthy wife are useful members of the Reformed Episcopal Church. Of natural ability, educated and cultured, of an honorable character and energetic, progressive disposition, Mr. Munsell has gained a high position in the regard of his fellow- citizens. RUSSELL CLARK HUMPHREY, conspicuous among the prominent business men of Ashtabula, Ohio, was born March 26, 1851, and is a son of William Humphrey, an old settler of this city. Mr. Humphrey, of this notice, was reared and educated in Ashtabula, remaining under the parental roof until he attained his majority. From that time until 1881, he owned and operated lime kilns at Ashtabula Harbor, in the meantime having charge of the Ashtabula gas works, in which he owned the majority of the stock, and also being interested in farming. He early began to buy and sell real estate, an enterprise in which he has been very successful. With limited means, he, with his sisters and brothers, drained 1,000 acres of swamp land back of Ashtabula, in Plymouth township, and the land thus reclaimed is now worth many thousands of dollars, being as fertile as any in the county. Mr. Humphrey already owns extensive tracts of land and is constantly buying and selling others, and has probably made more transactions in real estate than any other man in the county. February 18, 1874, Mr. Humphrey was married to Miss May Castle, an accomplished lady, daughter of H. B. Castle, a prominent resident of Ashtabula. They have six children, four sons and two daughters: Jennett, William, Edwin, Russell C., May E., and Alfred. The family are useful members of the Congregational Church, to which they have rendered valuable aid. Mr. Humphrey has attained his success by thorough knowledge and persistent work, and his ability and enterprise have gained not only a comfortable competence for himself, but have also aided materially in advancing the interests of this city. GEORGE K. RAYNOLDS, a retired hardware merchant and prominent citizen of Painesville, Ohio, was born in Lodi, New Jersey, July 10, 1820. He comes of New England ancestry of English descent, his father, Peter Raynolds, having been born in Connecticut, and having been for several years a merchant in New York city. Peter Raynolds married Miss Caroline Kingsland of New Jersey, a member of a prominent family of that State. Her father owned a large tract of land in New Jersey, about nine miles out from New York city, which was a grant to him from Charles II. of England, and which is still in possession of descendants of the family. The parents of the subject of this sketch had eight chil- OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 325 dren, three of whom are now living. The father died in New York city, aged about sixty years, while the mother survived him several years, expiring at the age of eighty-two. The subject of this sketch was reared on the old Kingsland homestead in New Jersey. At the age of sixteen he became a clerk in a hardware store in New York, where he continued six years. He then, in 1842, joined the tide of emigration moving westward and came to Painesville, Ohio, where he engaged in the hardware business on his own account, in which he successfully continued eight years. He was then four years in the same business in Warren, this State, after which he removed to Cleveland, where he did an extensive hardware business at the foot of Superior street until 1882. At this time he once more returned to Painesville, and has not since been engaged in any active pursuits, having provided for himself and family by the industrious efforts of former years. His prosperity is wholly due to his own persevering labor and intelligent management, combined with uniform uprightness and business transactions, and his career might well serve as an incentive for all young men starting in life. In 1847 Mr. Raynolds was married to Miss Catherine Cooke Mathews, of Painesville, a lady of superior attainments. Her father, Stephen Mathews, will be remembered as one of the most able and successful lawyers in northeastern Ohio. He was a graduate of Harvard University, and studied law ender the celebrated Judge Cady, of Johnstown, New York. He came to Painesville at a very early day, where he was actively engaged in the practice of law for many years, dying in 1884, in his eighty-eighth year. His wife, nee Caroline Cooke, a beautiful and accomplished woman, was a daughter of Dr. Lyman Cooke, a prominent physician of West Chester on the Hudson. She survived her husband, living to the advanced age of ninety years, while her mother lived to the even more remarkable age of ninety-nine. Mrs. Raynolds was one of seven children, four of whom are now living. Mr. and Mrs. Raynolds have had three children: John Henry, residing in Minnesota; William Mathews, a graduate of Kenyon College, Ohio, now a successful lawyer of Cleveland; and Catherine Kingsland, who died at the age of seven. Politically, Mr. Raynolds is a Republican, but personally has taken no active part in public affairs, his private interests having absorbed his whole time and attention. Both he and his wife are useful members of the Episcopal Church, in which he has been a Vestryman and Senior Warden for a number of years. Such men give stability and worth to a community, their influence for good being immeasurable and far reaching in its effects. THEODORE HALL.—The legal profession of Ashtabula, Ohio, possesses some of the ablest minds and the most upright characters to be found in the country, a conspicuous figure being the subject of this sketch. Theodore Hall was born in this city, August 29, 1838, son of Stephen and Ruth (Booth) Hall. Great-grandfather Stephen Hall was a Captain in the Revolutionary war and his son Friend Hall was a brave soldier in the war of 1812. Stephen Hell, father of Mr. Hall of this notice, was born in New 326 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY York, whither he and his widowed mother came to Ashtabula county, Ohio, about 1830, when this country was new and slightly settled. Stephen Ball was for a few years a journeyman hatter, traveling throughout this country, but he later entered the general merchandise business in Ashtabula, in which he continued for years. He was first married in this county, to Ruth Booth, and they had two sons: the subject of this sketch; and Edgar, born in 1841. The devoted wife and mother was spared to her family but a few short years, her death occurring when Theodore was about six years of age. Some time afterward his father married again, his second wife being Rachel Pierce, and they had two children. In 1864 the father died, at the age of sixty years, greatly lamented by all who knew him. Mr. Hall, whose name heads this notice, was reared in Ashtabula where he received his preliminary education, which instruction was supplemented by a course at the Allegheny College, in Meadville, Pennsylvania. In 1860 he began the study of law in his native city, under the supervision of Judge L. S. Sherman, and the following year was admitted to the bar, and at once entered upon the practice of his profession. He formed a partnership in 1867 with his previous preceptor, Mr. Sherman, and they successfully practiced law together for eight years. Mr. Hall was appointed Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue in 1862, serving from November of that year until November, 1863. He afterward served five successive years as City Solicitor of Ashtabula, until he refused to retain the office longer being supported by both political parties in the nomination for the second term for this position. He has taken an active part in the development of this city, and since the organization of the Ashtabula Water Supply Company he has acted as president, greatly aiding it by his legal and financial ability. He is local attorney for the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern and the Nickel Plate Railroad Companies. December 25, 1862, Mr. Hall was married to Lucy M. Pierce, an estimable lady of this city, who departed this life September 29, 1889, leaving two children: Edward Pierce Hall and Ruth Booth Hall. January 28, 1893, he married Miss Nellie Ketcham, a lady of many excellent qualities. Politically, Mr. Hall supports the principles of the Republican party. Fraternally, he is a Knight Templar Mason. As a lawyer he is able, faithful, honest and energetic, while as a citizen he is enterprising and progressive, with a genial personality which has gained for him great popularity among his associates. ALBERT FIELD.—Ashtabula, Ohio, has no more representative citizen than the subject of this sketch, who, by ancestry and residence, has been connected with the city since its foundation. The earliest ancestor of the family in this country, William Field, was from Wales and was residing in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1636, in which city he died in 1665. He died childless, but designated as his heir his nephew, Thomas Field, who was in Providence at the time of his uncle's death. In 1667, this nephew took the oath of allegiance to this country, where he afterward lived. He had three children: Thomas, William and Elizabeth. Nehemiah Field, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, descended from this remote ancestor, and was born in Rhode Island, May 15, 1757. He married Sarah Whitman and they had six children: William OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 327 Whitman, Arthur F., Aaron Lealand, A. Wait, Nehemiah and Sarah. The father of this family died in Adams, Massachusetts, June 14, 1815. Aaron Lealand Field, father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Chester, Vermont, October 14, 1787, and grew to manhood in his native State. He first married Anna Ostrander, who died, leaving three children. He was afterward married to Diana Mowry, born in Smithville, Rhode Island, in 1794, and in 1818 he and his family joined the westward tide of emigration to Ohio, at that time defining the frontier of civilization, where Indians and wild game roamed at will amid the primitive forests. Four years after coming to the State, the family settled near Ashtabula, in Ashtabula county, where the father passed his life in farming and stock- raising. He was prospered in his efforts and at the time of his death was the owner of 320 acres, including the present site of the town of Sweden. He was an active politician and stanchly Democratic, but never sought office. By his second marriage there were four children: George, Eliza Jane, Albert and Arthur. The family were called upon to mourn the loss of the devoted and loving father on March 22, 1860. He died in Ashtabula, at the age of seventy-three years. He was a man of energy and ability and was largely instrumental in starting Ashtabula on that path which has culminated in its present prosperity. Albert Field, whose name heads this sketch, is the able and popular proprietor and manager of the Fisk House, in Ashtabula. He was born on his father's homestead near this city, February 20, 1826, and remained on the farm until twenty years of age when he began boating on the great lakes, an occupation in which he was engaged for twenty years. He followed this calling in various positions, much of the time being a mate on some of the larger boats. In 1861 he varied his occupation by purchasing two sleeping cars, which he operated for a year on the Cincinnati, Chicago & Air Line Railroad, after which he sold them to the railroad company. He then bought the parental homestead, on which he was engaged in farming for five years. In the meantime he bought the Fisk House, the oldest hotel in Ashtabula, of which he took charge in 1868 and which he has since successfully conducted, adding largely to its patronage and making it a credit to the city. In 1853 Mr. Field was married to Miss Mary Leafy Cheney, and they have one daughter, unmarried. In politics, Mr. Field follows in the footsteps of his illustrious father, stanchly advocating the principles of the Democratic party. Of extensive experience, executive ability and genial personality, Mr. Field is amply equipped for attaining success in life, and a host of friends maintain a hearty interest in his welfare. HIRAM BOHILL, an old settler of Lake county, Ohio, and a well-known nurseryman, residing two miles east of Painesville, was born in Chautauqua county, New York, in 1819. His grandfather, Casper Bohill, was a native of Germany, where he was educated for a Roman Catholic priest. He came to America at the time of the Revolutionary war, in which he was a soldier. He afterward settled on a farm in St. Lawrence county, New York, where he died in middle life. His son, John Bohill, father of the subject of this sketch, was born in that county and there reared to 328 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY manhood. He learned cabinet making and was one of the pioneers of Chautauqua county, New York, where he followed his trade. He married Margaret Klumph, a native of Otsego county, New York, and they reared eleven out of twelve children, ten of whom now survive. Her father, Jeremiah Klumph, was born near Albany, in the Empire State, and was a farmer by occupation. His father was born in Germany, where he was for many years the Emperor's Treasurer. After his emigration to America, he resided for some time in New York State, where he followed farming, later removing to Michigan, then on the extreme frontier of civilization, where he died at the age of more than a hundred years. About 1845, the parents of the subject of this sketch came to Painesville, Ohio, where the father worked at his trade. Both parents died here, the mother aged about sixty years and the father aged eighty-eight. The latter was an ardent Whig in politics, and both were devoted members of the Methodist Church. The subject of this sketch was the oldest child and was reared at Fredonia, Chautauqua county, New York. When eighteen years of age, he started out for himself, working at his trade of cabinet making, traveling throughout the South and Canada, and in course of time accumulating some money. He afterward married and settled in Detroit, Michigan, where he opened a cabinet-making shop, which he conducted successfully and profitably for three years, when he was burned out, losing everything, with no insurance indemnity. The citizens afterward loaned him money for a year, without interest, and Mr. Bohill resumed business for eleven months, when he sold out, and, paying up his indebtedness, came to Painesville, in 1848. He worked in the latter city by the year for seven years, after which he worked in Cleveland for a time. The present site of the courthouse in the latter city was at that time a corn field. He then returned to Concord township, Lake county, and in 1866 started his present nursery, on a small scale. He now has forty acres of land, specially adapted to the nursery business, which returns him a handsome profit annually, his stock being sold at wholesale and retail. He formerly rented considerable land, but now owns his entire place, thus exemplifying what may be accomplished by industry and perseverance. Of all those who settled there when he did, he is the only one now remaining in the vicinity, and is justly looked upon as a pioneer of pioneers. In 1844 he was married to Caroline Gutherie, a native of Scottsville, New York, whose grandfather came from Scotland to America in an early day. They have nine children living: Tressie, Mary, Carlton, Clara, Harvey, Nettie, Ella, Ida, and Grant. In politics, Mr. Bohill is a Republican with strong independent proclivities, and was County Supervisor for many years. He and his family are worthy members of the Methodist Church and are numbered among the best people in the county. STEPHEN B. ATWOOD, Justice of the Peace, Notary Public, and an insurance representative, is one of the most highly respected citizens of Conneaut, Ohio. Following is a briefl sketch of his life: S. B. Atwood was born in Cortland county, New York, February 27, 1820, son of Mills and Charlotte (Day) Atwood, both natives of the Empire State. The father, a weaver by trade, passed his life and died in Columbia OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 329 county, New York, at the age of eighty-three years. The mother died in 1823. She was a member of the Friends Church. They had four children: David, Gideon, Stephen B., and Jane, all of whom have passed away save the subject of this sketch. Mr, Atwood was educated in Onondaga county, New York, and in Erie county, Pennsylvania, having resided at the latter place from 1837 until 1843. The last named year he came to Conneaut and engaged in the harness and carriage business, continuing the same until 1878. That year he turned his attention to the granite business, and as traveling agent for the Ryegate Granite Works of Vermont, was on the road for five years. In 1887 he was appointed Postmaster of Conneaut, which position he filled until 1891, when his commission expired. As the incumbent of that office he rendered excellent service, giving entire satisfaction to all. Since 1891 he has been engaged in the insurance business, and since 1892 has been a Justice of the Peace. He was married in Conneaut, January 15, 1843, to Miss Charlotte E. Phillips, daughter of Gardner Phillips of Perrington, Monroe county, New York. They had three children: Edwin Gardner, Minnie C., and Lee C. Edwin G. Atwood was associated with his father in the carriage business for many years, and was afterward and up to the time of his death in the employ of the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad Company, as freight agent, being a man of excellent business qualifications. he was a member of the Masonic Order and also of the I. O. O. F. Of the last named lodge he was elected Noble Grand and his death occurred the very evening he would have been installed in office— January 21, 1891. He died at the age of forty-three years. His wife, nee Marion Brown, a native of Scotland, is also deceased. They left three children: Charlotte D.; William S., who is in the office of E. A. Miller, master mechanic of the Nickel Plate Railroad Company, at Conneaut; and Burt. Minnie C., the daughter of our subject, was engaged in teaching in Conneaut for several years, but at present presides over her father's home. Lee C., is Deputy Postmaster of Conneaut, having occupied this position for nearly ten years, which circumstance in itself speaks well for his ability. S. B. Atwood has taken a deep interest in the moral and educational development of Conneaut. He has served as Mayor of the city, for twenty-five years has been a member of the School Board, and has also held other minor offices in the city. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., having filled all the chairs in the subordinate lodge. He takes little active interest in politics, but votes with the Democratic party. DR. W. A. WARD, a prominent citizen of Conneaut, and one of the leading physicians and surgeons of Eastern Ohio, was born in Chautauqua, Chautauqua county, New York, son of Arvin and Plooma (Preston) Ward, both natives of the Empire State. Arvin Ward was by trade a tanner and currier, but for many years was engaged in agricultural pursuits. He held numerous minor offices. For a number of years he was Inspector of .Militia, filling the position until the law was changed. He was well and favorably known over southwestern New York. During the gold excitement of 1849, Mr. Ward went to California, where for some 330 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY time he was engaged in mining, being very successful in his operations. Returning to New York, he passed the remaining years of his life at Westfield, where he died about 1888, at the advanced age of seventy-eight years. His venerable widow is still living. Dr. Ward is the oldest of four children, all of whom are living, two being in Pennsylvania and two in Ohio. He was educated at Westfield, in his native county, and there began the study of medicine under the instructions of Dr. John Spencer. He attended the Western Reserve Medical College in Cleveland, at which institution he graduated in 1861. After his graduation he began the practice of his profession in Monroe, Ashtabula county, Ohio, where he remained for three years. Then he entered the hospital service of the army, and during the winter of 1864—'65, was at Little Rock, Arkansas. He located at Conneaut in 1865; soon established a large and lucrative practice, and has remained here ever since. He is surgeon for the Nickel Plate Railroad Company, and also for several insurance companies, both life and accident. Dr. Ward was married in December, 1861, to Miss Mary E. Chapin, daughter of Z. Chapin, of Painesville, Ohio. They have had six children, one of whom, Charles, died in infancy. Those living are as follows: Julia E.; Fred A., chief clerk in the Nickel Plate yard office; Gertrude P., wife of M. Nolan, a resident of Conneaut; Mary E.; and Lizzie A. Mrs. Ward is a member of the Congregational Church. The Doctor is public-spirited and for the past twelve years he has served as a member of the School Board. He is a member of the Ashtabula County Medical Society, the Ohio State Medical Society, the New York Medico- Legal Society, the National Association of Railway Surgeons and the Ohio Association of Railway Surgeons. For more than a quarter of a century Dr. Ward has been identified with the Masonic fraternity, and in all that time his interest has not abated. He has taken the higher degrees of the order, both of the commandery and the consistory, and has filled various official positions, and is a past officer in all bodies of the so-called York rites. He was on the staff of the Grand officers of the Grand Coinmandery of Knights Templar of Ohio for six years, and is the representative of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia near the Grand Lodge of Ohio. Such is a brief sketch of one of the prominent physicians and highly respected citizens of Conneaut. JOSEPH H. BOYCE is one of the representative men of Willoughby, Lake county, Ohio, and stands very high in the estimation of all. He is proprietor of the Willoughby mills, which constitute one of the leading enterprises of the town. He has been connected with the mills since May 1, 1871, when ho entered into partnership with J. W. Penfield and purchased the plant. They converted it into a foundry for the manufacture of tile and brick machinery. At the end of six years, however, they dissolved partnership and our subject embarked in the milling business, his partner continuing the manufacture of machinery. The mills have been equipped with full roller process, and control an extensive local trade. Our subject is a native of New Brunswick, having been born September 19, 1823, to John and Ellen (Huggart) Boyce, the former a native of Scotland and the latter of Ireland. OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 331 The paternal great-grandfather of our subject was of French birth and a Huguenot, who, during the great French Revolution, left his native land and went to Scotland, where his three sons, Daniel, Ezekiel and William, were born. The first emigrated to America, locating near Boston, William settled in Ireland, and Ezekiel remained in Scotland. The name of the family was originally Du Boise. Our subject's parents were married in Nova Scotia. The father was a weaver by trade, and in 1833 removed to what is now Willoughby township, where he cleared a farm. He worked somewhat at his trade, but mainly devoted his attention to farming after his arrival here. He died at the age of seventy-six years. His wife, who was several years his junior, survived him a number of years. Joseph Boyce is the third in a family of nine children, four of whom are deceased. He was only ten years old when his parents removed to this county. he attended the common district school and afterward spent a few terms in the Kirtland Academy, when it was conducted by Prof. A. D. Lord. When twenty years old he began teaching, and continued in that vocation for several terms, including in his tutorial work a select school at Willoughby. His brother, William, was also a successful teacher. For three years, our subject clerked in a store at Willoughby, and in 1849 received a commission to act as Postmaster of the village. At the end of four years he resigned and started a mercantile business, He first carried a stock of drugs, later adding groceries, and after a time, dry goods. In the year 1852 Mr. Boyce took in a partner and continued in business until 1861, when, on account of the uncertain condition of the financial world, he sold out his business and invested the money in a farm, turning his attention for a few years to the pursuit of agriculture. In 1868 he sold his property and engaged with a company in the manufacture of stoves, machines and hardware, for the following three years. As stated at the beginning of this sketch, he has been for the past sixteen years, proprietor of the Willoughby Flour Mills. The marriage of Mr. Boyce to Miss Julia E. French was celebrated December 23, 1856. The lady was born in Perry, Lake county, and is a daughter of Edwin and Nancy French, well known and prominent old settlers, who lived until quite advanced in years. Mrs. Boyce is a twin of Julius E., who is a prominent and wealthy businessman of Cleveland, and is interested in more than a score of business enterprises. He is noted for his philanthrophy and integrity of character. The eldest sister of Mrs. Boyce is Amelia, wife of the Honorable A. J. Williams, a prominent attorney of Cleveland. The next sister, Adelia C., became the wife of George Baldwin, late of Chicago, but now deceased. Hannah, the youngest of the family, now deceased, was the wife of L. G. Kies. Three children grace the union of Mr. and Mrs. Boyce: Leona is the wife of W. C. Talmage, of Cleveland, Ohio; Anna E. is the wife of J. H. Outhwaite, now of California; and Nancy is at home. Mr. Boyce has held various local township offices, and is a Republican in politics. Both himself and wife are active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. DANIEL B. WALKER, a well-known farmer and Jersey stock breeder of Saybrook township, Ashtabula county, Ohio, is a descendant of one of the oldest 332 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY and most prominent families of the State. The first member of the family to penetrate the wilds of Ohio were Charles Walker, great-grandfather of the subject of this sketch, and his son, Charles, who settled in Saybrook township in 1821, where the former died about five years later, at the age of seventy years. He was a native of Rhode Island, whence he emigrated to Massachusetts, coming thence to Ohio. He was twice married, his second wife bearing the name of Edmunds. His only child, Charles, was born in 1778, and was a farmer who held local office in Saybrook, his death taking place in 1847. He was a Methodist with a pronounced Quaker style of dress. He was stout and muscular in build, like his ancestors, and was hard-working and prosperous, owning a farm of some 300 or 400 acres. He married Marcia Arnold and they had six children: Elisha, born in 1802, died in 1884; Lydia, who married Dr. Solomon Jenks, a pioneer physician of Ashtabula county; Ora, an ininerant Methodist clergyman of Princeton, Illinois; Smith, father of the subject of this sketch; Alma, who married Ralph Abel, a prominent citizen of Des Moines, Iowa; and Alden. Smith Walker, father of Daniel Walker of this notice, was born August 11, 1809, and was reared on his father's farm, being trained to agricultural pursuits. By industry and perseverance he acquired 200 acres of choice land in Saybrook township, which he carefully cultivated, becoming in time a prosperous man. He was liberal, and aided materially in the early advancement of the township and county. He was highly honorable in his dealings, a consistent Christian and an officer in the Methodist Church. His wife before marriage was Susan McBain, whose father emigrated with his family from the Highlands of Scotland about 1828, coming to Saybrook township, Ashtabula county, Ohio, where he made his permanent home. He had been a Government contractor in Scotland, but after coming to America devoted his attention to farming. He and his good wife, Margaret, were the parents of five children: Catherine, who married James McKenzie; John, who omitted the Mc from his name and was for many years a well known Elder and Methodist divine, of northern Ohio; Margaret, who died unmarried; Susan, born in 1812, mother of the subject of this sketch; and Daniel, formerly a prominent attorney of Toledo, Ohio, who served several years in the Ohio State Legislature as the Representative of his district, passing the last year of his life in Chicago. Smith Walker and wife were the parents of three children: William Penn, born in 1834, a prominent resident of Chicago, married Harriet Kellogg; Daniel B., whose name heads this sketch; and Mary, now Mrs. Fairbanks of Cleveland, Ohio. This family was bereft of the loving mother on January 1, 1870, while the devoted father survived her until April 2, 1884, both dying greatly lamented by all who knew them. Mr. Walker of this notice, was reared on his father's farm, and secured his education in the common schools of Ashtabula county. He then began the study of dentistry, which he prosecuted for some time in Buffalo, New York, perfecting himself in that profession, which he subsequently practiced for sixteen years, at the same time teaching vocal music. Shortly after the death of his mother, he assumed charge of the home farm, to which he has since devoted his whole attention, together with the breeding and sale of fine cattle and horses. His place is known as the Indian Creek farm, and is a model country OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 333 home, with all the modern conveniences of natural gas, water works, a comfortable house with a tastefully arranged and attractive yard and lawn, besides commodious barns and other valuable improvements, being altogether one of the most desirable places in the county. Mr, and Mrs. Walker have three children: Tibbitts, now twenty-seven years old, is a young man of unusual promise. He completed a four years' course at the Grand River Institute, Anstinburg, in three years' time, and was valedictorian of his class. He is also a post graduate of the Wesleyan University of Connecticut, where he won a $300 prize for excellence in Greek, and he graduated from the Albany, New York, law school, in June, 1893. He is a most worthy young man and was Steward of the Ashtabula Methodist Episcopal Church before he was twenty-one. Georgia, their only daughter, married Frank Piper; and McBain, a lad of fourteen, gives promise of as bright a future as his brother, being an intellectual prodigy. Thus successful, not only in financial matters, but also in domestic happiness, Mr. Walker has every reason to be thankful for his good fortune, which rests on a surer foundation than riches, which take to themselves wings and flee away," being of that higher bliss, which, like the imperishable granite, lasts for ever. HON. NEWTON E. FRENCH.—The subject of this sketch is peculiarly worthy of mention in a history of Ashtabula county, Ohio, where he was born and of which his parents were prominent and respected pioneers, who did their part toward reclaiming the State from its primitive wildness, and whose good work in that line their son has continued in various offices of trust. Newton E. French, President of the First National Bank of Jefferson, Ohio, was born in Lenox township, Ashtabula county, Ohio, January 4, 1824. His parents, Ira and Minerva W. (Bailey) French, were natives of Berkshire county, Massachusetts, and New Hartford, Connecticut, respectively. The paternal grandfather, Joseph French, was also a native of the Bay State, where he lived and died. Ira was reared to the trade of a carpenter and joiner, which trade he followed in the East until he was nearly thirty years of age. He then joined the westward tide of emigration to Ohio, and bought a farm in the wilderness of Lenox township, Ashtabula county, where most of his life was passed in agricultural pursuits. In 1819, he built in this county the first sawmill, which was operated by water power. He was married in this county, to Minerva W. Bailey, related, on her mother's side, to the Allen family of Connecticut, from which came Colonel Ethan Allen of Revolutionary fame. Her mother was a member of the Watson family, a prominent family of that State. Her father, Benjamin Bailey, came, in 1808 or 1809, from the East to Morgan township, Ashtabula county, where- he was located at the time of the war of 1812, in which he took part. Ira French was in politics originally a Whig and afterward joined the Republican party. His Worthy wife died in 1850, at the comparatively early age of forty-eight, leaving not only her family but many friends to mourn her loss. He survived his faithful companion until 1871, when he died at the residence of his son, ill Jefferson, having attained the advanced age of eighty-two years. This worthy couple had two children: the subject of this 334 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY sketch; and Mary L., who married and died without children. The subject of this notice was reared on the home farm in Lenox township and attended the common schools in his vicinity, and a select institution at Conneaut, and in the fall of 1844 went for a time to the Grand River Institute at Austinburgh, Ohio. He thus gained a fair academic education and would have completed a college course and prepared for the law, to which his ambition led him had not failing health prevented him. His health made it imperative for him to engage in out-of-door exercise and he consequently resided on the farm until he was elected Treasurer of Ashtabula county in 1858, when he removed to Jefferson, which has since been his home. When twenty-one years of age, he was elected to his first official position, that of Treasurer of Lenox township, and a year later became Clerk of the township. He was elected by the Republican party, of which he has always been a strong adherent. In 1857 he was elected Treasurer of the county and assumed the discharge of the duties of that office the following June. On the expiration of his first term of office he was re-elected, serving in all a little more than four years, by reason of the length of term, which the Legislature has since changed. His services in this capacity, as in future positions of responsibility, were characterized by marked financial and executive ability. As a proof of this may be mentioned the fact that he took possession of an almost empty treasury, and when he went out of office in September, 1862; he turned over to his successor a goodly surplus. He hoarded the gold at the time of the war, and the wisdom of his policy was shown in the reaction which proved most favorable to the interests of the county. When the First National Bank of Jefferson was organized in 1864, Mr. French became its cashier, which position he efficiently filled ten years, when he was forced to resign in 1874 on account of ill health. Having recuperated, he was elected by the directors, at their annual meeting in 18'6, to the position of president, which he has since retained. Having thus proved his efficiency as a business man, as well as his worth as a citizen, his services were in demand by his constituents, who desired to benefit of his ability. Consequently, in 1879, he became the Representative of Ashtabula county in the Sixty-fourth Assembly, in which position he thoroughly satisfied the wishes of his countrymen. He was elected Mayor of Jefferson and served as chief executive for a short time, but the duties detracted too much of his time from the bank, and he was forced to resign. He was for a number of years, while residing on the farm and for a short time after removing to Jefferson, Secretary and Treasurer of the Ashtabula County Agricultural Society, in which he took an active interest. He has been a prominent member of the town council and of the school board for many years, ably exerting his influence for the advancement of his city's interests. In 1852, a semi-monthly paper was established in Jefferson by G. B. Miller, by whom it was successfully conducted for a year under the title of "The Western Reserve Farmer and Dairyman." This was sold the following year to Thomas Brown, the proprietor of the Ohio Farmer, under which title it was continued, with Mr. French, of this notice, as editor. Under his able direction the periodical flourished, and' is still remembered on account of its vigorous and spicy editorials and general excellence. Mr. French has those copies which he published bound in a neat OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 335 volume, which afford most interesting reading. October 18,1848, Mr. French was married to Miss Sarah Bailey, an estimable lady of Ashtabula county, whither she had come, when a young girl, from her native city of Lenox, Massachusetts, in company with her parents. To our subject and his wife four children were born, and of these two are now living: Fannie L. and Kate A. Mr. French has done much to forward the material and moral interests of his community, with whose development he has been closely identified, and he richly merits that high regard which is so willingly accorded him. JEFFERSON I. CLAY, one of the enterprising farmers of Russell township, Geauga county, Ohio, is a relative of the distinguished statesman, Henry Clay. Our subject was born near Massillon, Stark county, Ohio, July 10, 1845. His grandfather, Isaac Clay, emigrated from Scotland to America when a young man and settled in Stark county, Ohio, where he owned a large tract of land and where he became a prom, inent and wealthy man. He was a cousin of the famous statesman above alluded to. He died in Stark county, at a ripe old age. John Clay, the father of Jefferson I., was born near Massillon, Ohio, in 1810. He, too, became a wealthy farmer, owning about 500 acres of well improved land. He was a quiet, unassuming man, and was a member of the Presbyterian Church. He died near Massillon in 1886, in the seventy-seventh year of his age. The mother of our subject bore the maiden name of Susan Smith. She was born in Stark county, Ohio, daughter of Jacob Smith, a native of Pennsylvania. Her father emigrated to Stark county at an early day, became the owner of a large tract of land, owned and operated a flaxseed oil mill for several years, and was ranked with the wealthy men of the county. He died there in 1864, at an advanced age, respected and esteemed by all who knew him. John and Susan Clay reared seven children, of whom Jefferson I. was the third born. At the age of eighteen, having completed his studies in the district school, young Clay entered Baldwin University at Berea, Ohio, where he remained a student two years. He began life as a farmer near Massillon, where he resided until 1879. That year he came to Russell township, Geauga county, and purchased his present fine farm of 180 acres, all of which he has under a high state of cultivation. He is one of the most progressive farmers of the vicinity, giving special atten tion to the dairy business, in which he has been very successful. Besides his farm here, he has valuable real-estate interests in and around Canton, Ohio. Mr. Clay was married in 1868, to Hermance Du Mont, a native of Stark county, Ohio. Her father, John DuMont, emigrated from Paris, France, to Stark county. Mr. and Mrs. Clay have two sons, Cassius M. and Edward H. In politics, Mr. Clay takes an active interest, being a stanch Republican. He also takes a deep interest in educational matters. At this writing he is Trustee of Russell township. S. D. ASHLEY, an attorney at law and Notary Public of North Richmond, Ohio, was born in Richmond township, Ashtabula county, March 27, 1832, a son of 330 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY Salmon Ashley, a native of Oneida county, New York. The latter was a son of Jonas Ashley, also a native of New York, and his father, Elkanah Ashley, was born in Connecticut, and was a Revolutionary soldier. The Ashley family came to Ashtabula county, Ohio, in 1820, and were among the pioneer settlers of Richmond township. The mother of our subject, nee Lucena Lamphear, was born in Bennington, Vermont, a daughter of Chandler Lamphear, a native also of that State, and of Scotch descent. Salmon Ashley departed this life at the age of sixty-two years, and his wife at the age of ninety two years. They were the parents of eight children, viz.: Alonzo, Lovina, Elkanah, Harriet, Jonas, S. D., Deliah and Helen. The father voted with the Democratic party, was a charter member of the Masonic order of Pierpont, and was also a member of the I. 0. O. F. S. D. Ashley, the subject of this sketch, received his education in the Kingsville Academy, and was a successful teacher for about eighteen terms. He subsequently began the study of law, was admitted to the bar in 1859, practiced his profession two and a half years at Pierpont, one year at Geneva Lake, Wisconsin, and since that time he resided at North Richmond, Ashtabula county. Mr. Ashley also owns a fine farm of 101 acres in this township, which contains all the necessary improvements, In 1854 our subject was united in marriage to Eliza Stanford, a native of Crawford county, Pennsylvania, and a daughter of James and Martha (Logan) Stanford. Mr. and Mrs. Ashley have six children: Alonzo E., Alice, William S. D., Albert C., Fred J. and Frank B. All have been successful teachers excepting one. One child, George B., died at the age of three years. Mr. Ashley affiliates with the Democratic party, has served as Justice of the Peace six years, and has also held the positions of Assessor and is President of the School Board. He was made a Mason in 1856, is a member of Relief Lodge, No. 284, of Pierpont, of the A. 0. U. W., No. 177, and of the State Police. Religiously, he is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. GORGE W. JEROME, a farmer and , stock-raiser of Jefferson township, Ashtabula county, was born July 19, 1835, a son of Merrit and Eunice (Loomis) Jerome. The father was born in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1804, where he received such school advantages as the country afforded at that time. At the age of twenty- one years he started for the West, made his way to Ohio, began work in Ashtabula county, and in 1830 bought a farm and made a permanent settlement here. He figured in the early history of Jefferson township, and spent the remainder of his life as a farmer and stock-raiser. In early life Mr. Jerome united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, was a Democrat in his political views, and his death occurred in this county, in 1881. He was one of the many who hewed out a home from the dense forests of the Western Reserve, and his opinions were munch valued in his community, Mr. Jerome was married in Jefferson township to Mrs. Eunice (Loomis) Sykes, widow of Benjamin F. Sykes. She was born in 1802, at Springfield, Massachusetts, where she grew to years of maturity. At the age of nineteen years she married Benjamin F. Sykes, and they had one son, Amos F., who still survives. Mr. Sykes died in 1827, and his widow afterward married Merrit Jerome. They had eight children, seven of whom grew OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 337 to years of maturity. The mother died March 15, 1874, having been a member of the Methodist Church from childhood. George W. Jerome, the subject of this sketch, spent his early life on the farm, working at home during the summer months, and attending the village school in the winter. After reaching a suitable age he purchased a small tract cf land, and afterward bought his father's old farm, upon which he still resides. The place is located one mile from Jefferson, is under a high state of cultivation, and contains all the necessary farm buildings and conveniences. Mr. Jerome was married, in 1859, to Miss Jane M. Green, a daughter of Asa Green, a pioneer farmer of Jefferson township. His death occurred in Illinois, while he was there on a visit. Mrs. Jerome was born in 1837, in Colebrook township, Ashtabula county, where she grew to womanhood. She was married at the age of twenty-two years. Mr. and Mrs. Jerome have had five children, namely: Charles M., who died February 6, 1892; Almond A, married Miss Eliza Priest, and resides in Kansas; Monta A. married Miss Emily Hicok, and lives in Ashtabula county; Mary, deceased February 20, 1892, was the wife of Winn Loomis; and Eugene E,, at home. Mrs. Jerome is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In political matters, our subject affiliates with the Republican party, and has held the offices of School Director and Postmaster. HARRISON MALTBIE, a well-known farmer and respected citizen of Saybrook township, Ashtabula county, Ohio, is a native son of the Buckeye State, having been born in Trumbull county, April 7, 1830. He is of good old New England stock, his grandfather, Benjamin Maltbie, having been a native of that section and for many years a hard-working farmer of Connecticut. He was an historic character, having served in the patriot army during the struggle for American independence. The old flint-lock which he carried, and no doubt used effectively, is carefully preserved by the subject of this sketch as a precious souvenir of both the great cause which it commemorates and of the noble ancestor who battled for the right. Benjamin Maltbie married Abigail Munger, also of New England birth and a member of an old and honored family. They had eleven children, of whom but two came to Ohio. Abigail Maltbie died in the East, April 14, 1816, while Benjamin survived until January 1, 1847, expiring in Ohio at the home of his son Daniel, father of the subject of this sketch, at the good old age of ninety-seven years, having witnessed nearly a century of America's growth and greatness. Daniel Maltbie, father of Harrison, was born in the great State of Connecticut, April 3, 1793, and obtained such an education as the district schools of that commonwealth afforded in those primitive times. He adopted his father's occupation of farming, and, not being contented to remain in the worn-out State of his forefathers, while there were other and more fruitful fields in which, to labor, he decided to cast his lot with Ohio, Trumbull county being his objective point. He moved overland in the customary manner of his day, with a cart drawn by oxen, and unyoked his patient animals at the termination of his journey, some time in the year 1820. He settled in the woods of Trumbull county, on land which he industriously cleared, building a primitive log house for the shelter of 338 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY himself and family, which consisted of his wife and child and his aged father, the patriot of Revolutionary days. With the fires of patriotism burning within his breast, he started for the place of enlistment during the second war with England, in 1812, but before his arrival at that point peace was declared and he returned home after an absence of but three days. He was a worthy citizen, industrious, scrupulous to the last degree, and an ardent lover of liberty. In consequence of this he was an active supporter of abolitionism, assisting fugitive slaves to escape from their inhuman masters and encouraging the cause of the Union. He married Esther Tapping, a member of an old and respected family, and they had twelve children: Amanda, who became Mrs. B. Y. Massenger; Benjamin, Hannah and Lorin, the last three deceased; Cynthia, wife of John Lightner, of Louisiana; Isaac, deceased; Harrison, whose name heads this sketch; Mary, wife of Aaron Conklin, of Springfield, Missouri; Caroline and Catherine, twins, the former of whom married J. Hayes, now of Iowa, and the latter the wife of J. R. Barnes, a Congregational minister, stationed twenty-six miles from Chicago; Esther, a missionary to Bulgaria, having spent twenty years in her favorite work; Daniel, a respected citizen of Omaha, Nebraska; and Seth, a prominent resident of Des Moines, Iowa. Daniel Maltbie died as he lived, a consistent Christian, his death occurring October 16, 1886, and he was followed to his last resting place by a host of admiring and sorrowing friends. Harrison Maltbie, the subject of this sketch, was reared and educated in his native county and trained to farming and the dairy business, both of which his father followed quite extensively. In 1864 he removed to Saybrook township, settling on the South Ridge, afterward removing to his father's place, which has ever since been his home. His prosperity may justly be attributed to his own untiring industry and intelligent management, combined with wise economy and uniform uprightness in business dealings, and he is deserving of the esteem which he so universally enjoys. April 5, 1855, Mr. Maltbie was married to Arminda Knapp, a woman of rare charms of person and character, and they had one child, Adin, now deceased. In 1859 he had the misfortune to lose his wife, who died, leaving many friends to mourn her untimely demise. He was, one and a half years later, married to his present wife, the ceremony taking place in Portage county, Ohio. Her maiden name was Emily Hough, and she was the daughter of Thomas and Eunice (Hinman) Hough, old and prominent residents of Portage county, who were the parents of three children. Mr. and Mrs. Maltbie have seven children: Arminda, now Mrs. T. J. Osborn, of Kentucky; Albert; Helen, who married Franklin C. Lewis, a student of Oberlin. Ohio, who died May 27, 1893; Stella, Mary, Benjamin and Ruth. The family are members of the Congregational Church, and active in all good works. Mr. Maltbie has, by his liberality and public spirit, contributed much toward the general advancement of his community, of which he is justly recognized as a representative citizen. DEWITT C. PIERCE, an enterprising farmer whose country home is located in Willoughby township, Lake county, Ohio, was born in Oneida county, New York, September 12, 1835. He is a son of John W. Pierce, also a native of Oneida county, OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 339 New York, and grandson of William Pierce, who was born in Wales. William Pierce emigrated from his native land to the United States at an early day and settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from whence he subsequently removed to Oneida county, New York, and engaged in farming. Be died at about the age of eighty years. John W. Pierce was born in 1798, being one of a large family. He became the owner of a large tract of land and was successfully engaged in farming in Oneida county, where he died in 1877, at the age of seventy-nine years. His wife, Catherine (Fuller) Pierce, was born in the Empire State in the year 1800, being the daughter of Simeon Fuller. She died in 1886, at the age of eighty-six. They had eleven children, Dewitt C. being the seventh born and one of the four who are still living. The subject of our sketch was reared on his father's farm, and received his education in the district schools and the college at Carlisle. He remained at home several years after reaching his majority, working at intervals in a sawmill, but for the most part being engaged in farming, In 1873 he went to Gilman, Illinois, where he conducted a meat market two years, and from there, in 1875, he came to Ohio and purchased his present farm in Willoughby township, Lake county. This farm comprises sixty-three acres of choice land, well improved. He has six acres in vineyard, and has a fine orchard, in which are 300 peach trees, fifty apple trees, and pears and other fruits. Mr. Pierce was married in 1861 to Margette Spencer, who was born in Oswego county, New York, daughter of Harvey and Roxana Spencer, both natives of New York. Her father was a farmer, and her parents both lived to an advanced age. Mrs. Pierce died January 12, 1890, leaving two children, William G. and Hattie I. Mr. Pierce is another example of the self- made man. He began life with limited means, and to his own energy and judicious management is due the success he has attained. Politically, he is a Republican. THOMAS BECKWITH TULLER, deceased, was burn in Geneva, Ohio, October 7, 1834, a son of Sylvester S. and Lucretia (Beckwith) Taller. Sylvester S. Taller was born at New Lisbon, Otsego county, New York, February 23, 1793; in his younger days he was employed as a clerk in a store at Batavia, New York, where he remained until his marriage, March 6, 1814. The day following this event he enlisted in the war of 1812, and served to the end of the conflict. In 1817 he removed to Ohio, and for four years was employed as a clerk in the store of Mr. Mills at Geneva. At the end of this period he purchased the property known as the Tuller hotel and stage house, and after a few years bought a distillery, which be operated for ten years; the last years of his life were spent in farming. He died March 10, 1865, at the age of seventy-two years; his wife survived until October 15, 1880. Thomas Beckwith Tuller finished his literary education at Oberlin College, and then assisted his father in farming until his marriage. On February 1, 1860, he was united to Jennie Gould, a daughter of George Washington and Betsey (Hubbell) Gould, natives of the State of New York, Mr. Gould was a lumber merchant until 1830, when he came to Ohio and purchased a farm in Geneva township, on which he lived to the time of his death; he owned and operated the first threshing 340 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY machine used in northern Ohio, and in 1838 he engaged in buying and shipping produce to Chicago, where there was but one warehouse at that time. He died in the spring of 1883, and his wife passed away in 1881. After his marriage Mr. Tuller devoted himself to agriculture until the fall of 1861, when he enlisted in the Fifteenth Ohio Battery. He was mustered in at Camp Chase December 12, returning afterward to Geneva to enlist recruits. He was taken ill in camp, and came back home unable to continue his service, being honorably discharged June 20, 1862. In the fall of the same year he started a small livery stable, which won a good patronage, and from time to time he added to his outfit until he had one of the best equipped stables in northern Ohio. In 1864 he opened his home as a hotel, continuing the livery business. As he was a most genial host, travelers made it a point to stop at this pleasant inn, and for fifteen years he gave a cordial welcome to the weary wanderers of the earth. In 1879, on the 22d of October, he laid down the burden of life and passed to his reward. Mrs. Tuller managed the hotel until the fire in August, 1892, when her hotel, which had been enlarged and remodeled, was swept away, together with nearly all its contents. She is now living a retired life, a resident of Geneva. Mr. and Mrs. Tuller had born to them one child, Jerry; he was born July 24, 1862, and died September 3, 1864. SAMUEL C. WILSON, a prominent farmer and well known Democratic politician of Windsor, Ohio, was born in Ellery, Chautauqua county, New York, July 21, 1828, son of Leonard and Polly Wilson. Both his paternal and maternal grandfathers served in the Revolutionary war. In his father's family there were thirteen children, twelve of whom reached adult years, and when death visited the circle it was to take the oldest, at the age of fifty-nine. Samuel C. remained on his father's farm until he was twenty, at which time he began work at the tinner's trade. he spent five years in California. During this time he was engaged in mining speculations and for a year and a half sold supplies to the men who were teaming from Sacramento. He now owns a farm of 272 acres in Windsor township, on which he lives, and another of 232 acres in Mesopotamia, upon which his eldest son resides. He has given considerable attention to stock-raising, having his land well stocked with the best breeds of hogs, cattle and horses. He makes a specialty of Durham cattle, keeping a fine dairy of twenty-five cows. Mr. Wilson has been a Democrat all his life, and has always taken an active interest in the political issues of the day. Frequently he has been the nominee of his party for County Commissioner and Representative. March 15, 1860, Mr. Wilson married Mrs. Rachel McIntosh, widow of James B. McIntosh, by whom she had two sons and two daughters. Mrs. Wilson's parents were Grindal and Maria Rawson, of Lorain county, Ohio. There came little ones to bless the Wilson home—one daughter and three sons, namely: Jane Evelyn, born March 12, 1861; Elverton C., July 1, 1863; Samuel R., December 1, 1865; and Perry A., November 12, 1870. Although little ones of his own came to claim his love and protection, Mr. Wilson never once forgot the children by his wife's former marriage, and was always ready to help them in every way, never showing a partiality between them and his own; and as the Mc- OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 341 Intosh children grew up they had sincere love and respect for the man who took their father's place, and they willingly own that their success in life is due to his counsels. Of Mr. Wilson's children we make record as follows: Jane E. married John D. Howes, of Mesopotamia, and her untimely death occurred February 17, 1893. She left seven small children, three sons and four daughters, the youngest being only ten weeks old. She was greatly beloved, not only by her immediate family, but also by a large circle of friends, and her death was a source of great bereavement to all who knew her. Elverton C. married May Bundy, of Mesopotamia, Ohio, and they have one son; Samuel R. married Satella Stevens, of Windsor, Ohio; and Perry A. is at home with his father. Such, in brief, is a sketch of the life of one of Windsor township's best known and most highly respected men. J. S. MORLEY, an old settler and the first Mayor of Andover, Ohio, was born in Leicester, Worcester county, Massachusetts, July 3, 1827. His grandfather, Walter Morley, was a member of one of the oldest and best known families of the Bay State. W. H. Morley, father of the subject of this sketch, was born in West Springfield, Massachusetts, and married Sybil Watson, a native of the same State and daughter of Robert Watson, born in Leicester, that commonwealth. In 1834 the father of the subject of this sketch joined the westward emigration, coming overland by team to Ohio and settling in Andover. He was a warm friend of B. F. Wade, who came from the same neighborhood in Massachusetts. W. H. Morley was a blacksmith by trade, but later became a prominent merchant, and for many years did a thriving business in partnership with his oldest son, the subject of this sketch, under the firm name of W. H. & J. S. Morley. Originally a Whig and later a Republican in politics, he was a leader in public affairs, serving for a number of years as Justice of the Peace. He was a Colonel in the State militia for a long time, and in various ways figured prominently in the early history of the county. He, was the father of five children: J. S., of this notice; C. H.; Mary E., with of B. Manley; E. W., and B. D. The devoted father died at the age of seventy-two, his loss being universally mourned as a public calamity. The subject of this sketch was seven years of age when his parents came to Andover, where he was reared and educated and has since resided. He completed his education at Kingsville Academy and at Conneaut, Ohio, after which he was engaged in teaching for a short time, eventually embarking in the mercantile business, which he followed successfully for twenty-five years. He was for a time engaged in trade in Penn Line, Pennsylvania, after which he was a partner in a cheese factory for a number of years, since which time his efforts have been confined to Andover, where he has been a leader in business, materially contributing by his energetic and honorable methods to the advancement of his town and county. He is interested with his brother, B. D., in the ownership of Morley Block, and owns other valuable property, and is recognized as one of the most substantial men of the county. J. S. and B. D. Morley were engaged in the mercantile business for more than twenty years. He was married at the age of twenty-two, in Penn Line, Pennsylvania, to Maria Dewey, 342 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY a worthy lady, who was born, reared and educated in the Keystone State. They have had two daughters, one of whom, Addie, died in Penn Line; the other, Maggie B., is the wife of J. B. Tichenor, of Clyde, Ohio. Mr. Morley is a wheel-horse of the Republican party, and has been elected by an admiring constituency to a number of official positions. He was the first Mayor of the town, served efficiently as Township Clerk and has been Postmaster of Andover for many years, being the most popular official in that capacity that the town has ever had. Fraternally he is a member of the local lodge No. 728, I. 0. 0. F. He is one of the most active temperance workers in the county and a generous contributor to all objects tending to advance the interests of his community, of which he is a representative citizen. It is worthy of note that Mr. Morley was the proprietor and publisher of the first paper published in Andover. This was the Enterprise, au eight-column folio weekly. The first number was issued in December, 1872, and its publication continued until January, 1874, when the press and general printing outfit were sold and replaced by a new and better plant. The last number of the Enterprise was issued in June, 1875, when the entire plant and business were sold to parties at Sand Lake, Pennsylvania. Mr. Morley acted as Postmaster of Andover for more than a score of years. JAMES McVITTY, a prominent and wealthy produce dealer of Perry, Lake county, Ohio, was born in county Monaghan, North Ireland, in August, 1841. His father, William McVitty, a native of that same county, was a son of Alexander McVitty, who was born in Scotland, of Scotch extraction, and who settled in North Ireland and there started the family name. Grandfather McVitty died in Monaghan county, at an advanced age. William McVitty came to America in 1850 on a prospecting tour, and, liking the country, returned and brought his family here in 1854. They settled in Perry township, this county, and here he spent the rest of his life, and died at the age of seventy-eight years. His wife's maiden name was Margaret Gibson, and she, too, was a native of county Monaghan and of Scotch descent. She reared to maturity seven children, of whom James, the subject of this sketch, was the fourth born. She died at the age of seventy-six years. Both she and her worthy husband were consistent members of the Episcopal Church. James was thirteen years old when the family came to America, and while the rest of them came to Ohio he remained in New Jersey and worked at gardening two years, at the end of which time he joined his parents in Lake county. He had attended school for a time in Ireland, and after coming to Ohio went to school during the winter and did farm work by the month in summer. He lived with one man in Madison township three years, working by the month, and in this way secured his start in life. In 1866 he engaged in the produce business, buying and shipping produce of all kinds, and in this he has continued up to the preset time, being now one of the most extensive buyers and shippers in northeastern Ohio. In 1881, in connection with his other business, he began the raising of onions, and is now probably the largest onion-grower in the State. At this writing he has seventeen acres in onion beds, the annual product from which is 8,000 to OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 343 12,000 bushels. Besides what he raises he also buys and ships many hundred car-loads, shipping to all the large cities of the United States. Mr. McVitty began life without a dollar, and that he has succeeded is due to his own untiring energy and good management. His career as a money-maker has, indeed, been a marvelous one. Mr. McVitty married Olive Kewley, a native of Cleveland, Ohio. She is a lady of much culture and refinement and has traveled extensively, spending her winters in Florida Or on the Pacific coast. She is a Methodist and her husband a Congregationalist. Politically, he is a Republican. H. J. FORD, a prominent and wealthy pioneer, settler of Parkman, Geauga county, Ohio, was born in Troy township, this county, February 5, 1817. Elijah Ford, his father, was born in Massachusetts. Grandfather .Ford, a farmer by occupation, was one of the early settlers of Madison, Lake county, Ohio, where he died at an advanced age. His wife was eighty-nine when she passed away. The father of our subject journeyed on foot from Lake to Geauga county, in 1812, being at that time a single man, and upon his arrival in Troy township bought 100 acres of land and built a log house. He lived there two years and then moved to Parkman township. Deer, bears and wolves abounded in this part of the country at this time, and Mr. Ford had to guard his sheep to keep them from the wolves. He killed some deer. In Parkman township he cleared 123 acres of land, passed the rest of his life on this farm, and died here, at the age of sixty-five years. Of his wife, we record that her maiden name was Esther Johnson, that she was a native of Connecticut, and that she came here with her parents in 1808. Her father, Benjamin Johnson, was a member of General Washington's bodyguard all through the Revolutionary war. He was one of the first settlers of Burton township. Mrs. Ford died at the age of fifty-eight. She was the mother of four children, of whom H. J. was the second born. Mr. Ford was a member of the Episcopal Church, and Mrs. Ford was a Congregationalist. In politics he was a Whig. H. J. Ford was reared on his father's farm and was educated in the pioneer schools of his native county. In his youth he enjoyed the sport of hunting, and relates that he once killed a deer. After he reached his majority he worked for his father for some time by the month. September 21, 1843, he married Julia A. Bailey, with whom the joys and sorrows of his life have since been blended. She was born in Connecticut, and in June, 1830, came to Ohio, being at that time seven years of age. They have two children: Julia, wife of J. L. Thresher, of Troy township, this county; and Maria, wife of G. W. Fram, of Parkman township. After his marriage, Mr. Ford settled on the old homestead, where he has since resided. Here he owns 500 acres of land in one body, nearly all of which is improved. He has spent much time in the work of 'clearing and developing, and now has one of the finest farms in this section of the country. In connection with his farming operations he has also dealt largely in stock, buying and selling. He has been interested in the dairy business to some extent. Mr. Ford's whole life has been characterized by honest industry. Whatever he has undertaken he has carried forward to success. Beginning life a poor boy, he worked his way on and up to his 344 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY present prosperity, and to-day he is ranked with the wealthiest farmers of the county. He has witnessed nearly all the development of his county, has a fund of reminiscences connected with his early life, and as he is one of the oldest settlers here, these reminiscences are not only interesting but are valuable as well. From 1871 to 1877, Mr. Ford served as County Commissioner, rendering efficient service as such. He has been identified with the Republican party ever since its organization. Both he and his wife are members of the Congregational Church at Parkman, where they hold a high place in the esteem of all who know them. Such, in brief, is a sketch of one of the most prominent men of Geauga county. ROBERT W. CALVIN, a representative attorney and highly respected citizen of Ashtabula, Ohio, was born in Crawford county, Pennsylvania, November 30, 1840. His parents, Matthew and Rebecca (Kelley) Calvin, were born and reared in the Keystone State, where they passed their entire lives. Matthew was a son of John Calvin, a native of Washington county, Pennsylvania, of French lineage, and his wife was of Scotch origin. Rebecca Kelley, mother of the subject of this sketch, was a daughter of John Kelley, of Irish descent. Matthew Calvin was a successful farmer of Pennsylvania, and highly esteemed as a man of industry and integrity. This worthy couple had ten children, all of whom were reared to habits of frugality and self-reliance, calculated to make them noble men and women. The subject of this sketch was reared on a farm and attained a fair academical education in Meadville, Pennsylvania. He boarded with a brother who was a shoemaker by trade, and paid for his board by working in his brother's shop, thus learning the shoemaker's trade. When he was nineteen years of age his father died, and he was thrown upon his own resources, beginning to teach school in his seventeenth year, after which he taught for about seven winters, attending school in the spring and summer. In 1873 Mr. Calvin began to manufacture and deal in boots and shoes at Jamestown, Pennsylvania, which business he continued two years, when, in 1875, he discontinued this occupation and commenced the study of law in that city. In 1876 he removed with his family to Ashtabula, Ohio, where he began making and repairing shoes, in which occupation he was engaged until 1878, in the meantime studying law under Judge L. S. Sherman, of that city. In March, 1878, he was admitted to the bar, whereupon he, at once and without a partner, commenced the practice of his profession, in which he has been creditably successful. His reputation for uprightness and trustworthiness has gained fur him the confidence of all who know him, while his uniform courtesy, the expression of a kindly disposition, has served to strengthen this favorable impression. In 1860 Mr. Calvin was married to Miss Euphemia M. Hogue, an estimable lady of Mercer county, Pennsylvania. They have two daughters: Rose, now Mrs. Walter W. Ennis, and Carrie A. In October, 1892, this little household were called upon to mourn the loss of the devoted wife and mother, whose every thought had been to subserve their welfare. In politics Mr. Calvin is Republican, but aside from supporting the candidates and issues of his party, has taken no active part in politics. He is an earnest member of the OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 345 Presbyterian Church, with which he has been connected for many years. He is a progressive, public-spirited citizen, and takes a deep interest in the material and moral advancement of Ashtabula, to both of which he has contributed. JUSTIN F. STEVENS is a member of 1 the Board of Trustees of Orwell township, Ashtabula county, Ohio, and ranks as a senior member, having served for two terms of three years each, and in the spring of 1893 was re-elected to the office by a large majority of the votes cast by his fellow townsmen, which fact shows full well the confidence which is placed in him by those who know him best. He owns a good farm of fifty acres on section 11, and one of 142 acres on section 16, both of which are well cultivated and valuable pieces of property. The birth of Mr. Stevens took place in Montville, Geauga county, Ohio, September 13, 1837. He is a son of Seth and Highley (Hart) Stevens. The father was a representative farmer and reared his son to follow the same vocation. The mother was one of those quiet, home bodies, devoted to her husband and children. The oldest child, Amarette, is now Mrs. Newton Austin, and is a resident of Montville, Ohio. Albert E. wedded Armena Rawden, by whom he had three sons and one daughter. On July 18, 1879, this happy family were deprived of the husband and father, who, in the prime of life, was called to his final rest. His family are now living in the village of Orwell. Justin F. Stevens was an infant of only two weeks when his mother died, and he knew not the maternal love and care until his father married Miss Emmeline Austin, a native of Connecticut. In every possible way she was loving and kind to him, and he looks upon her, and has since his earliest recollection, as a mother in all the word implies. Of this second union were born seven children: Latica, wife of Lewis Higley, of Windsor, Ohio; Nelson, who resides in Montville, Ohio; Catherine, Mrs. Porter Brace, a resident of Montville, Ohio; Zachariah, who lives in Connecticut; Rollin, who makes his home in Montville; Mary, who became the wife of Lewis Elliott and lives in Huntsburg, Ohio; and William, a business man of Warren, Ohio. The early life of our subject was spent on his father's farm in the usual routine common to farmer lads, and he obtained his education in the district school. His opportunities in this direction were cut short when he was seventeen years old, and from that time he became self-supporting. At first he worked by the month for a farmer, and later was employed in a mill until twenty-five years of age. About that time he engaged in farming on his own account and in time grew to be one of the model agriculturists of the county. His pleasant home is situated on section 11. Justin F. Stevens and Miss Eunice Gould were pronounced man and wife October 14, 1858. The lady was a daughter of Thomas Gould, formerly an enterprising farmer of Hart's Grove township. The only survivor of his family is Mrs. Sarah Wright, who resides in Bloomington, Illinois, and who is a sister of Mrs. Eunice Stevens. Four children graced the union of our subject and his first wife: Della married Peter Clete, of Wayne township, and is the mother of two children, Eva and Myrl ; Luella is now Mrs. Elbert Paine of Warren, Ohio, and she also has two children: Raymond and Sadie. The 340 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY other two children, Fred and Nettie, are still living at home. The birthdays of these four are as follows: Della, born August 24, 1859; Luella, April 22, 1867; Fred, March 26, 1874 ; and Nettie, January 3, 1876. The last named, who is an amiable and agreeable young lady, is possessed of considerable musical talent. On September 10, 1883, the death angel claimed the wife and mother, who had endured a lingering illness of many months. She was an earnest Christian woman and was greatly missed in the home circle, the church of which she war a member, and by all who knew her. The present wife of Mr. Stevens was formerly Miss Ruth Gould, and their marriage was celebrated February 11, 1885. Her father, Thomas P. Gould, lived in Green township, Trumbull county, Ohio. Her oldest sister, Mary, married Chancy M. King and lives in Mantua, Ohio; a brother, Lewis, died in infancy ; while her remaining brother, Newell, lives in Farmington, Trumbull county. Julia died at the age of twenty-two years, and Clara, the youngest of the family, became the wife of Richard Coffield, and lives in Green township, Trumbull county. Our subject and wife have two sons: Hugh, who was born April 22, 1887; and Harrison, born New Year's Day, 1889. They are both endowed with rare musical talent, and the writer had the pleasure of hearing little Hugh chant the Lord's Prayer, accompanied by the organ played by his sister Nettie. The little fellow's rendering was beyond criticism, and both boys have remarkable voices. Mrs. Stevens' father was a native of Vermont, but came to Ohio when about fourteen years old. He turned his attention to agricultural pursuits until shortly before his death, which took place April 19,1875, when he was fifty- six years of age. His wife bore the maiden name of Clarissa Smith. She was born near Cazenovia, New York, and died September 14, 1891, aged seventy-five years. Both she and her husband were consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The hospitable home of Mr Stevens is always open to all their many friends, and the stranger will there find a cordial welcome. In manners, Mr. Stevens is genial and agreeable, and makes his fortunate guest feel thoroughly at home. With his wife and children he is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he is a Class-Leader and Steward.   CAPTAIN RICHARD A. BASSETT, of Wickliffe, Lake county, Ohio, is a veteran of the late war and a prominent and highly respected citizen. Of his life we present the following brief review. Captain Richard A. Bassett was born in Yates county, New York, February 20, 1829, son of Allen Bassett and grandson of .Daniel Bassett. The Bassett family in America are descended from Lady Bassett, a wealthy English heiress, who had many suitors, but who refused to accept any one of them unless he would assume her name. Thus the name was perpetuated. Allen Bassett was a native of North Haven, Connecticut. He moved to New York, and for sixty years lived on the same farm in Yates county. He died there in 1875, at the age of eighty years. He was a musician in the war of 1812. His first wife, a native of New York and of English descent, was by maiden name Miss Drusilla Eddy. She died in 1829. They had five children. By a subsequent marriage Allen Bassett had ten children. OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 347 The subject of our sketch was reared on his father's farm, receiving his education in the district schools and the Dundee Academy. From 1857 until 1860 he was engaged in teaching school in Michigan. Eight of his brothers and sisters were also teachers. It Was in 1854 he went to Flint, Michigan, and for one year he kept a hotel there. After that, when not engaged in teaching, he was variously employed until the Civil war came on, when he returned to Yates county, New York. Upon his return to New York, Mr. Bassett aided in recruiting a company of his old neighbors and schoolmates for service in the war. He enlisted August 8, 1862, in Company B, One Hundred and Twenty-sixth New York Volunteers, going into service as First Lieutenant. He was captured at Harper's Ferry, was paroled and sent to Chicago, and the following December was exchanged. He then went to Centerville, Virginia, where he was on out-post guard duty. In the spring of 1863 he was attached to the Army of the Potomac, and soon afterward went into battle at Gettysburg. In that battle he commanded Company B of his regiment, and thirty-four out of his forty-four men were killed and wounded, one of his brothers being among the killed. Our subject, however, escaped without a scratch. After the battle he was promoted- to the captaincy of of Company E, same regiment. In the spring of 1864, as soon as General Hancock had recovered from the wounds he had received at Gettysburg, he placed Captain Bassett in command of his headquarter guard, composed of 100 infantry and fifty cavalry. Captain Bassett then took part in all the engagements from the crossing of the Rapidan till the close of the war. He was discharged in the spring of 1865, on account of physical disability. While a member of Hancock's guards, he became afflicted with hernia and hemorrhage of the lungs, from which disorder he has suffered more or less ever since. He is now the recipient of a pension of $24 per month. Since the war Captain Bassett has been located at various places. He spent two years in Penn Yan, New York; from 1867 to 1868 was in Warsaw, Indiana; lived two years in St. Peters, Minnesota; one year in St. Louis, Missouri; about ten years in Rockford, Illinois; in 1880 moved to Cleveland, Ohio; and since 1887 has been a resident of Lake county. While in these various localities he was engaged in the hat, cap and jewelry business. He now has the management of 150 acres of land, upon which are 1,200 fruit trees, and a vineyard covering several acres. In horticultural affairs he takes an active interest. He is the auditor of the Euclid Grape Growers' Shipping Association. Captain Bassett was married in 1852 to Mary Ann Hendrickson, a native of New York. They have had three children: Edward P., George W. and Allen. Edward P. is deceased. Our subject affiliates with the Democratic party. He is a Royal Arch Mason, a comrade of the G. A. R., and a member of the Chosen Friends. Mrs. Bassett is a Presbyterian. DAVID FORTNEY is a resident of the small village of Windsor Corners, Ashtabula county, Ohio. He has a pleasant residence, and is one of the enterprising business men of the town. He is a self-made man, never having attended school after his twelfth year, and soon after having to begin the battle of life. He has succeeded in making a place for himself in the world, and by 348BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY his studious habits has become as intellectual and well-posted a man as one will often find. He owns a good farm of sixty-two acres, two and one-half miles southeast of the town. At the present time he is engaged in placing steel roofings on buildings. The birth of Mr. Fortney occurred August 22, 1843, in the village of Vernon, Trumbull county, Ohio. His father, Christopher Fortney, was a shoemaker by occupation and considered one of the best in his day. He was born in the Keystone State, and departed this life July 11, 1888, aged seventy-seven years, ten and one-half months. He was a man of strong character, earnest in his social and religious views and prominent in fraternal and political circles, advocating the principles of the Democratic party ably and unreservedly. In early life he was an earnest worker in the Presbyterian Church, but later adopted the faith of the Methodist denomination. He has five brothers and two sisters. David was killed in the coal mines; Daniel died unmarried; Jacob, at last accounts, was living in the far West; Adam is also deceased; John died at the age of twenty five years; Mary, wife of Robert Taylor; and Christina, wife of Henry Miller: both these have passed from this life. The mother of these children lived to the extreme age of ninety-two years. The mother of David Fortney was a native of Pennsylvania. She is still living, though advanced in years, and is making her home with a son in McClure, Henry county, Ohio. Our subject worked on a farm until 1861, when he was among the first to respond to the call for troops for the defense of the flag by enlisting for three months' service in Company B, Twenty-first Ohio Infantry. After serving his time he returned home and resumed agricultural pursuits for one year, after which he again enlisted, entering the Tenth Ohio Cavalry, and served faithfully in the ranks until the close of the war, being discharged at Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Fortney commenced learning the blacksmiths' trade with his brother after his return from the scenes of conflict, and continued with him until it became evident that he was not of such a robust constitution as was required for that arduous labor. He then returned to a farm, which he has operated up to the present time. He is one of eight children, the others being as follows: Henry, who was a soldier in the army, was taken prisoner in 1864 and confined in Salisbury prison, where he was starved and so cruelly treated that when he was released he died, on his way home, in Baltimore; Benjamin is now proprietor of the leading drug store at Orwell; Mary Ellen became the wife of Isaac McCullough, of Jamestown, Pennsylvania; Charles, Franklin B., Andrew and Milton N. complete the number. Being of a domestic disposition, and knowing " it was not good for man to be alone," Mr. Fortney laid siege to the heart of Miss Mary Morris, of Windsor, and at last succeeded in winning the prize he sought. Their marriage was celebrated September 8, 1866. Mrs. Fortney was born in Devonshire, England, and in company with her parents crossed the broad Atlantic to America when she was a child. She is the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Sadley) Morris. They were the parents of six children, Mrs. Fortney being the oldest. William died in Windsor; Eliza is the wife of Benjamin Fortney, of Orwell; Caroline is now Mrs. Seth Hill, of Hartsgrove, Ohio; John is a farmer of Orwell township; and Ellen, now Mrs. Kistler, is engaged in the millinery business in Ashtabula, Ohio. Mrs. Fortney is a lady of culture and is blessed with a OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 349 genial and social disposition. She has special taste and talent for the millinery business, and for the past twenty-six years has successfully supplied the demands of the public in that line. Mr. and Mrs. Fortney are the parents of two children, both sons. William L. was born August 29, 1867. On arriving at man's estate he wedded Miss Hattie Brockway, of Windsor, Ohio, and to them has been born a daughter, whom they have named Eva. Her birth occurred December 7, 1891, and she is the pride and delight of her grandparents, Vern L., the second son, who was born October 19,1873, is unmarried and is living with his parents. Socially our subject is a member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons; and also was active in the organization of the post of the Grand Army of the Republic in this place. He has not followed his father's example in regard to politics, but is an enthusiastic supporter of the Republican party. The family move in the best social circles of this locality, and are very hospitable and pleasant people to meet. CAPTAIN SIDNEY HARRIS COOK. The subject of this sketch is doubly deserving of notice, as having helping to preserve the Union and as now belonging to that class on which the stability and prosperity of the Union depends, the farmer. Captain Cook, a successful farmer and esteemed citizen of Jefferson, Ohio, was born at Newton Falls, Trumbull county, this State, August 11, 1838. His parents, Carlos P. and Alzina (Barden) Cook, were both natives of New York, in which State they were married in 1834. They shortly afterward turned their faces westward, journeying to Ohio and settling in Trumbull county, of which they were pioneers. Their home was on wooded land, where the father began to clear off the forest and industriously to cultivate the soil. About seven years later, in 1844, the father was killed by the fall of a tree, leaving several children to the care of the bereaved mother. She subsequently married Mr. David Webster, who died in 1865. She is now living, at the age of seventy-eight years. She has resided in Ashtabula county since 1849, having removed to Lenox township from Geauga county shortly after her second marriage. There were seven children by her first marriage: Emily; Charles P.; Sidney Harris, the subject of this sketch; Cornelia; deceased; Harriet L., once a successful teacher in the Jefferson schools, who died in 1865; and two sons who died when very young. After the death of his father, the subject of this notice made his home with his uncle for a time. He was subjected to many changes, and circumstances were such that he was afforded but limited educational advantages; but, gifted with quick observation, good judgment and retentiveness of memory, he has worked out his walk in life to honor and success. On attaining the age of fourteen years,. he worked at the carpenters' trade four or five years, under the instruction of his stepfather. At the age of eighteen he went to Illinois and was there employed at his trade a year and half. Next he went to Wisconsin, where he followed his trade until 1860, when he returned to Ashtabula county. When the Rebellion broke out he felt that it was his duty as a patriot to do what he could for the preservation of the Union, and accordingly, in August, 1861, he joined an