550 - HISTORY OF MAHONING COUNTY guished member of a notable family will be found in this work. In 1869 Henry Tod was married, first, to Dillie Pollock, who died on December 28, 1878, at Pueblo, Colorado. She was survived by two sons, John, subject of this sketch, and Henry, Jr., who was accidentally killed in an automobile collision on October 8, 1902. In 1891 Henry Tod was married, second, to Lucretia Van Fleet, who is a daughter of John Van Fleet, a sketch of whom also will be found in this volume. John Tod, the only surviving son of the late Henry Tod, was primarily educated at Youngstown and then entered Cornell College, where he was graduated in 1893. Shortly afterwards he entered into business, rapidly taking a prominent place at the head of various corporate interests, as mentioned above. He is besides the executor of his father's large estate. His offices are located at No. 35 Central Square, Youngstown, where an immense amount of business is transacted. Mr. Tod is a director in the First National Bank, the Mahoning National Bank, director in the Brier Hill Iron & Coal Company, the Youngstown Carriage & Wagon Company, the American Belting Company, the Falcon Bronze Company, and the Republic Rubber Company. He is president of the Century Realty Company and of the Tod Land Company. Mr. Tod married Alice Thayer Wood, daughter of Colonel F. Wood, and a member of a prominent old family of New York. Mr. and Mrs. Tod have a beautiful home at No. 207 Arlington street. They both are members of the Episcopal Church. Politically Mr. Tod is identified with the Republican party. ALBERT BURTON, one of Goshen township's leading citizens, and vice-president of the Mahoning County Agricultural Society, resides on his well cultivated farm of seventy acres, which is situated in section 21. Mr. Burton was born 'n Goshen township, Mahoning County, Ohio, January 11, 1848, and is a son of Samuel and Abigail A. (Lloyd) Burton. The history of this prominent family may be found in the sketch of R. L. Burton, in this work. Albert Burton obtained a district school education. From boyhood he has been accustomed to life on a farm, and from actual experience understands every detail of the important duties pertaining to successful agriculture. He owns a valuable property, which he has put under a fine state of cultivation, has improved his surroundings at various times and enjoys the comforts of a well regulated home. On February 9, 1874, Mr. Burton was married to Esther M. Strawn, who is a daughter of John S. Strawn, of Goshen township, and they have two children : Ira S., residing at Salem ; and Annie A., residing at home. Mr. Burton, as an agriculturalist, has always taken an active interest in local agricultural movements and for a number of years has served as one of the board of directors of the Mahoning County Agricultural Society. Since February, 1907, he has been vice-president of this important organization. He is a valued member of Goshen Grange, Patrons of Husbandry. He belongs to the Odd Fellows and is connected with the lodge of this order at Salem. In political sentiment he is a Republican. DAVID POTHOUR, who is engaged in the wholesale dairy business with his son-in-law, Fritz "Wilson, also operates his farm of seventy-eight acres, located in section 8, Coitsville township. He was born on this farm September 11, 1859, and is a son of David and Rachel (Mariner) Pothour, both of whom are now deceased. David Pothour, his grandfather, was born in Germany, and came to this country in 1800, when 19 years old, settling in Hubbard township, Trumbull County, Ohio, where he bought a farm on which he resided until his AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 551 death at the age of 96 years. David Pothour, father of the present David, was born at East Hubbard, Trumbull County, Ohio, and was reared on his father's farm, living there until his marriage, when he located on the farm now owned by the subject of this sketch. He married Rachel Mariner, who was born and reared in Coitsville township and who was a daughter of Asa Mariner, who removed to that township from Hartford, Connecticut, walking the entire distance. He was a surveyor and was the first of that calling to locate in the county. He was married in the township in which he settled and where he spent the remainder of his life. Three children were born to David and Rachel (Mariner) Pothour, namely : Emmet, a soldier in the Civil War, who was a member of the 17th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and died in 1863 at Crab Orchard, Kentucky, of hydrophobia, having been bitten by a mad dog the summer previous to his entering the army ; Nancy, widow of William Mars, who lives in Bedford, Pennsylvania ; and David, the subject of this sketch. David Pothour died May 16, 1879, and his widow died December 29, 1891. David Pothour was reared on his present farm, and brought up to agriculture, which he has since followed. He is also engaged in the dairy business with his son-in-law, Fritz Wilson. He was married November 16, 1881, to Rose Emma Longstreet, daughter of. Charles Longstreet, of Coitsville. They have two children : Jessie, residing with her father, who married Fritz Wilson, and has one child, Laura Belle ; and Edna, who married Edward Creed of Coitsville township. JOHN C. WICK, vice-president of the Dollar Savings & Trust Company, of Youngstown, is one of the most prominent business men of this city, as well as a member of one of the oldest families whose representatives have been foremost in developing the resources of this section and have contributed in a - 30 - very large degree to Youngstown's commercial prosperity and importance. He was. born December 9, 1836, at Youngstown, and is one of a family of ten children born to his. parents, of whom four survive, the others being: Lucretia H., wife of William Scott Bonnell, president of the Mahoning National Bank, a notice of whom appears elsewhere;. Henry, president of the Witch Hazel Coal Company, residing at Youngstown ; and Eve lyn W., widow of the late John M. Bonnell, a separate sketch of whom also appears elsewhere in this volume. Hugh, Bryson Wick, the father of our subject, was born at Youngstown, February 5, 1809, when the future city consisted of only a few scattered houses and stores. In 1828 he engaged in business as a merchant at Brookfield, Trumbull County, where he continued until 1837. He then removed to Lowellville, where he conducted business for two years. In 1839 he returned to his native place, and from that time until his death, which occurred April 22, 1880, he was very prominent in the business world of Youngstown, being. actively engaged in the iron industry, also as. a member of the H. B. & H. Wick Banking Company of Cleveland, and, after 1857, as a member of the banking firm of Youngstown, known as Wick Brothers & Company. He also had large coal and railroad interests. In October, 1832, he married Lucretia G. Winchell, who was a native of Connecticut,. born September 5, 1813. Her death occurred April 27, 1892, when in her 79th year. John C. Wick attended the common schools at Youngstown and continued his education in the public schools of Cleveland, Ohio. His first experience in business was obtained as an employe of the H. B. & H. Wick Banking Company of Cleveland, with whom he continued from 1856 to 1859. He then returned to Youngstown and entered the bank of Wick Brothers & Company, in which he subsequently acquired an interest. On August 1, 1894, it was organized as a national bank, becoming the Wick National Bank, with the subject of this sketch as president. Mr. Wick continued as the head of this institution until 552 - HISTORY OF MAHONING COUNTY July, 1906, when the bank was merged with the Dollar Savings & Trust Company, of which he became vice-president. Mr. Wick is also vice-president of the Ohio Iron & Steel Company, and is also identified with the Morgan Spring Company and other important industries. Mr. Wick married Caroline H. Bonnell, a daughter of the late William Bonnell of. Youngstown, a biographical sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this work. Mr. and Mrs. Wick are members of the Presbyterian Church. They have a beautiful residence at No. 410 Wick avenue. Mr. Wick is a Republican in politics. SYLVESTER L. BURKE, proprietor of the S. L. Burke Drug Store, of Lowellville, the pioneer drug store of that city, which was established more than twenty years ago by J. A. Cowden, was born December 2, 1874, at New Castle, Pennsylvania, and is a son of James and Honora (Murphy) Burke. Mr. Burke was about four years old when his parents moved to Lowellville. Here he was reared and attended the public schools of the village, after which he took a course at St. Mary's Retreat, at Dunkirk, New York. Upon his return to Lowellville he entered the employ of Mr. Frank Vaughn, who was then proprietor of this store, and remained in the employ of Mr. Vaughn for about five years, after which he worked at the drug business at Allegheny, Pennsylvania, for several years. and also at New Brunswick, New Jersey, and Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He subsequently purchased the old Mitcheltree Drug Store at Edinburg, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, where he remained until October I, 1905, when he disposed of his business in Edinburg and purchased his present store. About one year after locating in Edinburg he bought an interest in the Olive. Drug Company of Youngstown, Ohio, and he also sold his interest in this concern upon returning to Lowellville. Mr. Burke carries a full line of everything in the drug business, including patent medicines, drugs and candies, and also has a fine soda fountain. Mr. Burke was married in 1898, at Edinburg, to Mary Catherine Saltzman, a daughter of John Saltzman. She was reared at Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Burke have four children : Sylvia Leone, Mary Margaret, Joseph Edgar, and Thomas Francis. Mr. Burke is a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church of Lowellville, and is fraternally connected with the Knights of Columbus. JEREMIAH RICHARD WOOLLEY, vice president of the Home Savings and Loan Company, at Youngstown, and secretary of the David Tod estate, was born March 18, 1847, in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. Mr. Woolley's parents were Richard and Rachael (Williams) Woolley, the father born in 1802. in Montgomeryshire, Wales, and the mother in 1810, in Monmouthshire, that country. After their marriage, in 1840, they emigrated to America, locating for a few years at Pittsburg, and then removing to Great Western, or Brady's Bend, Armstrong County. There Richard Woolley was employed in the coal industry until 1847, in which year he came to Youngstown, spending the rest of his life in this vicinity. From 1856 until 1867, he resided on a small farm situated between Brier Hill and Girard, and it was while operating this farm that be became a partner with John Stambaugh in coal mining, which they carried on quite extensively ; he was also engaged in looking after the coal mining interests of the late Governor Tod. Richard Woolley died November 9, 1874, at the age of 72 years; he was survived by his widow until November 1, 1885. They were members of the Welsh Baptist Church. They had a family of ten children, Jeremiah R. being the seventh in the order of birth. The boyhood of Jeremiah R. Woolley, up to the age of 14, was mainly occupied with AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 555 school duties, and the ordinary enjoyments of his age. He then entered upon his business career by becoming evening clerk for the firm of David Johns & Company, in which house his father had an interest, and later was employed in the same capacity for the firm of John Jehu & Company. This latter position he left to enter a private military school at University Heights, Cleveland. As he had indicated a strong desire to enter the army, in spite of his youth, it is possible that his judicious father thought a military school would satisfy his ambition, and it is probable that it did, for his record shows that office positions of a commercial character claimed his attention for some subsequent years. So reliable was he found in the work assigned to him, that on February 4, 1867, he was engaged by the late Governor David Tod to take charge of the office at Tod Furnace, where he was retained until 1873. In 1874 Mr. Woolley became night founder at Grace Furnace, for Julian Kennedy, the great furnace and steel mill builder. Later he went to the Kline coal mines as superintendent, and still later became paymaster of the Brier Hill Iron & Coal Company. In 1881 he became assistant bookkeeper for Nelson Crandall, the treasurer of the Brier Hill Iron & Coal Company, and was then sent to the Kline mines as superintendent, where he remained until their closing in 1883. Mr. Woollen's business capacity was still further recognized by the executors and trustees of the late Governor Tod, who selected him as private secretary, and this position he has continued to fill for the past 24 years. In addition to conducting the affairs of this responsible office, Mr. Woolley is vice-president of the Home Savings and Loan Company, which is an important business enterprise of Youngstown. On December 24. 1877, Mr. Woolley was married to Marian Kane, who was born in Wisconsin, July. 4, 1858, but who was mainly reared and educated at Brier Hill and Villa Maria Girls' Academy, Bedford, Pennsylvania. They have two daughters, namely : Rachael Edna, who married John R. Perkins, a hardware merchant, residing at Youngs- town, and has one son, Jeremiah R.; and Jane Elizabeth, residing at home. The family belong to the First Presbyterian Church. Mr. Woolley has been prominently identified with the Republican party in Ohio for many years. He served as postmaster at Brier Hill, this appointment being the first Republican one made in Mahoning County, Ohio, by the late President Harrison, on the recommendation of William McKinley, at that time congressman; and he has been an important factor in city and county politics for a long period. He has served the city as councilman for two terms, during the last year being president of the body ; has been a member of the Board of Health, a waterworks trustee, and a member of the board of public safety, besides having filled other offices. Fraternally he is an Odd Fellow and an Elk. Socially he is a member of St. David's Society, and is president of the Welsh Pioneer Association of the Western Reserve. Mr. and Mrs. Woolley have a pleasant home at No. 1713 West Federal street, Youngstown. CHARLES NEWTON KIRTLAND, formerly one of the leading citizens of Poland, Mahoning County, Ohio, was born in that township, on the farm on which his widow still resides, October 22, 1839. He was a son of Henry T. Kirtland, and a grandson of Turhand Kirtland, the noted pioneer and land agent for the Connecticut Land Company, who came to Poland in 1797. Charles N. Kirtland was reared to manhood on the home farm and was educated in the Poland schools and at Poland Academy. but when 14 years of age his health became delicate and he was obliged to lay aside his books. The active out-door work of the farm subsequently restored him to health, and he became an active business man and useful citizen. He acquired a large amout of valuable land and at the time of death owned 350 acres 556 - HISTORY OF MAHONING COUNTY in Poland township and 25o acres in Columbiana County. He was vice-president of the Farmers' Deposit and Savings Bank at Poland. Mr. Kirtland was married (first) to Julia Ellen Fitch, who was a half-sister to Dr. Justice of Poland, who came to live with Mr. and Mrs. Kirtland when a boy. At death, Mrs. Kirtland left two children, Elmour F. and May Julia. Elmour F. Kirtland, residing at Beaver, Pennsylvania, is a civil engineer, a graduate. of the Troy Polytechnic School. He married Susan McMillan Heasley, who is a daughter of Henry Heasley, of Poland, and they have one child, Henry Heasley. May Julia, Mr. Kirtland's only daughter, married Harry G. Gibson, son of Samuel Gibson, of Youngstown. Mr. and Mrs. Gibson have one child, Martha Ellen. Harry G. Gibson is a member of the firm of Milligan & Gibson, Youngstown. Mr. Kirtland was married (second) to Martha Fawcett, a daughter of William and Elizabeth (Test) Fawcett. Mrs. Kirtland was reared at Salem, Ohio, her father's birthplace. Two sons were born of the second marriage, one of whom, William, died in infancy. The second son, Louis Augustus, is a student in the Rayen High School, at Youngstown. Charles N. Kirtland devoted the latter years of his life to looking after the interests of his many investments. His death occurred May 27, 1Q01. A portrait of this worthy citizen may be found on a neighboring page of this volume. ISAIAH DUSTMAN, a prominent farmer, livestock raiser and dairyman, residing on his well-improved farm of 240 acres, situated in section 2, Goshen township, has been established here since 1893. Mr. Dustman was born in Ellsworth township, Mahoning County, Ohio, June 16, 1860, and is a son of John and Mary Dustman. Solomon Dustman, the grandfather of Isaiah, settled in Ellsworth township at an early date. There John Dustman, father of Isaiah, was born and lived out his life, dying in December, 1905. He married Mary Dustman and she still survives and resides with her son Frank, in the state of Washington. Of the children of John and Mary Dustman, the following are living: Annie, residing at San Francisco, California ; Isaiah, whose name begins this sketch ; John, residing in the city of Philadelphia ; and Frank, a resident of Washington. John Dustman was a stanch Democrat. He was one of the leading members of the Lutheran Church. Isaiah Dustman was reared until the age of 17 years in Ellsworth township, and then left home and began life for himself. His industrial efforts have always been along agricultural lines, and with the exception of six months spent in Franklin County, Kansas, have been confined to Mahoning and Portage counties. In the spring of 1885 he moved to Deerfield township, Portage County, and remained there, following farming for nine seasons, but in the fall of 1893 he returned to Mahoning County and settled on his present farm. His industries here include, with the tillage of his land, the raising of fine livestock and dairying. In February, 1885, Mr. Dustman was married to Lucy Hively, who was born in Green township, Mahoning County, a daughter of George Hively. Seven children have been born of this marriage, as follows : Harvey E., Ada E., James H., Carl L., Mabel M., Rachel A., and Hazel M. These children have been given good educational advantages, and the family is an unusually interesting and intelligent one. Mr. Dustman is a trustee and member of the Concord Presbyterian Church. Politically he is a Democrat and he has served as director of School District No. 1. Regarding his success in life, it may be said that it has been achieved wholly by himself, with the assistance of an estimable wife, as he started out in life practically empty-handed. Prudence, resolution and industry have brought about the change. AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 557 MYRON I. WEHR, a prosperous farmer and dairyman of Youngstown township, residing on a well improved farm of 200 acres located in Section io, was born in this township, January 7, 1866. His parents, Perry and Margaret J. (Price) Wehr, were well known and highly respected residents of the township. Mr. Wehr passed his boyhood days on his father's farm remaining at home until one year previous to his marriage, in 1891, when he was transferred to Warren, Ohio, by the Youngstown Ice Company, with whom he had been associated for some time. He remained with this company for a period of eight years, after which he was assistant engineer for the Warren Water and Electrice Light Company for two years. His father's health beginning to fail about this time, he returned home and assumed the duties connected with the management of the farm, which he has since carried on, being also engaged in the dairy business with his brother Paul H. Wehr. Politically Mr. Wehr is a Democrat, and is the only Democratic member of the Youngstown .township school board, on which he is now serving his second term. Mr. Wehr was married in 1891 to Margaret E. Stambaugh, a daughter of Jacob and Lydia Stambaugh. Six children have blessed this union : Perry N. and Pearl M., twins; Ward S., who died at the age of two years; Olive E., Helen M., and Wade N. JOHN C. COOK, formerly one of the best-known and most highly esteemed citizens of Green township, whose death occurred October 24, 1897, was born in Green township, Mahoning County, Ohio, March 23, 1830. His parents were Jacob and Elizabeth (Cool) Cook. They were very early settlers in Green township, where both died. John C. Cook obtained a district school education and grew to manhood in his native township, from boyhood being accustomed to farm work. After his marriage he resided for a short time in Beaver township and then settled on the farm of 91 acres, in Green township, on which his widow still resides, owning it with several other parcels, all aggregating 181 acres. He was an industrious, capable mail, possessed of excellent judgment, and was generally recognized as one of the most successful farmers of this section. On March 25, 1856, Mr. Cook was married to Caroline Keck, who was born March 31, 1839, in Beaver township, Mahoning County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Michael and Margaret (Hummon) Keck, the former of whom was born in Pennsylvania and the latter in Sandusky County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Cook had three children born to them, namely : Margaret A., who is the wife of M. B. Templin, a leading citizen of Calla, Ohio ; Semilda K., who married George H. Paulin, residing near Calla; and Warren L., residing in Green township. Mrs. Cook is a member of the United Evangelical Church at Calla, but Mr. Cook has never united with any religious body, although he was a man of high moral standing, and was liberal in his support of religion and attended services with his wife. Politically, Mr. Cook was a Republican, but was never willing to accept any office, his interest being entirely in his business and family. He was a kind husband and father and an obliging neighbor and was never known to turn a needy person from his door. WILLIAM HENRY RUHLMAN, one of Mahoning County's most prominent citizens, whose energy and enterprise have made him a leader in various movements tending to the material advancement of public in terests, was born at North Lima, Ohio, August 8, 1844., and is a son of Ephraim and Rebecca (Buzzard) Ruhlman. Mr. Ruhlman was reared at North Lima and attended school until he was 18 years of age, when he became connected with the mer- 558 - HISTORY OF MAHONING COUNTY cantile firm of Hahn, Fell &•Company. When the business was reorganized as Hahn & Company; he gained an interest and for 26 years was a member of the firm under that style. The firm name then became Ruhlman Brothers & Hahn, which continued for ten years, when Mr. Ruhlman sold out and turned his attention to agricultural pursuits, at the time. investing in 75 acres of finely improved land, known as the Henry Flickinger farm, in Beaver township. Later he. added 15 acres to his former purchase and still later acquired another farm of 52 acres. The latter property he sold, but retains the former and gives his leisure time to its superintendance, not being a practical farmer himself, and having many other interests to engage his attention. Together with his brother, John Ruhlman, William H. Ruhlman started the agitation which resulted in the construction of the Youngstown and Southern Electric Railway. and with J. R. Long, of Youngstown, secured the right of way through to East Liverpool. Mr. Ruhlman was right-of-way man and a director at the organization of this successful enterprise. He was one of the main movers and organizers of the Beaver Township Telephone Company, of which he has been president, manager and director. Work on this utility was commenced in 1903 and its exchange at North Lima covers all of Beaver and Springfield townships, with 36o telephone. There is a free exchange with Columbiana and a five cent rate to Youngstown, a free service also being given to all small towns. He has also been active in political circles, and on three different occasions has been elected, on the Republican ticket, treasurer of Beaver township. Mr. Ruhlman was appointed one of the commissioners, by the court of common pleas, in regard to the erection of the new Mahoning court house. On September 24, 1884, Mr. Ruhlman was married to Maude Ellen Morford, who was born in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. and is a daughter of Hon. Nathan and Mary (Smith) Morford, both of whom are deceased. Her father was a member of the Pennsyl vania legislature, 1872-1873. Mr. and Mrs. Ruhlman have one daughter, Fern Anita, an accomplished young lady who -is completing her education at Wooster- University, Wooster, Ohio. Fraternally, Mr.. Ruhlman is a prominent Mason, belonging to Lodge No. 176, F. & A. M., at Columbiana, and the Chapter, at Youngstown. HORATIO RIBLET. who conducts a blacksmith shop at what is known as Bear's Den, Youngstown township, was born December 16, 1859, in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, and is a son of William W. and Theressa ( Bell) Riblet, a further biographical mention of whom may be found elsewhere in this work. When about eight years of age Mr. Riblet came to Mahoning County, Ohio, with his parents from Mercer County, Pennsylvania, where they owned 100 acres of farm land. They had previously moved to that place from Lawrence County, when he was a child of two years. His father bought a farm of 150 acres which corners in four townships and lies in two counties, Trumbull and Mahoning. On this farm he was reared and grew to manhood. He learned the trade of blacksmithing and did a considerable amount of work in that line, as well as tool dressing, in the neighborhood of his Dome. Remaining on the farm until 21 years old he then went to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he worked for one winter at his trade. He then returned to Youngstown and lived on the home farm a few years. after which he married and came to live on the farm where he now resides, which was owned by his wife's father. He continued here for about 21 months, when he moved to Youngstown, purchasing a residence at No. 1029 Mahoning avenue. For the first two seasons he was engaged in teaming sand, after which he opened a blacksmith shop on Mill street and followed the occupation of horseshoeing and general AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 561 blacksmithing. Later he moved his shop to Mahoning avenue. In the spring of 1903 he moved back to his present place, and built his present shop, where he does general blacksmithing, horseshoeing, carriage repairing, and other similar work. Mr. Riblet was married December 24, 1884, to Orra Bell DeCamp, a daughter of J. W. DeCamp, and they have one child, Pearl E. Riblet. Mr. Riblet is a member of the Maccabees; religiously he is connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church. HON. FRANK L. BALDWIN, mayor of Youngstown, Ohio, is a leading citizen and well-known lawyer, with offices situated at Nos. 704 and 705 Dollar Bank Building. Mayor Baldwin was born at Youngstown, Ohio, June 29, 1863, and ,is a son of the late Timothy Dwight and Lucretia (Manning) Baldwin. His paternal family is one of the oldest in Connecticut. The ancestor of the branch to which Hon. Frank L. Baldwin belongs was Joseph Baldwin, who came to America from Aylesbury, England. He was survived by a son of Ezra, and he, in turn, by a son of Curtis. The latter was born at Durham, Connecticut, June 21, 1766, married, among other children having a son named Samuel. Samuel Baldwin, the grandfather of Frank L., was born at Durham, New York, in 1793, and in 1816 or 1818, settled at Atwater, Portage County, Ohio, where for many years he was engaged in agricultural pursuits, was a justice of the peace. and a responsible and substantial citizen. By his wife Sallie, he had nine children. He died at Ravenna, Ohio, in 1874, aged 81 years. Timothy D. Baldwin, father of Hon. Frank L., was born at Atwater, Portage County, Ohio, in 1827, son of Samuel and Sallie (Dunn) (Spencer) Baldwin. In 1848 he came to Youngstown, an intelligent young school teacher, and accepted a position as book keeper. With few interruptions, he continued in clerical work until 1859, when he was made auditor of Mahoning County. He was honored with a second election, and subsequently served as assistant auditor of Cuyahoga County. For a time he was connected with a New York business house and for some six years was manager for a large firm in that. city. He then returned to Youngstown, resuming his relations with business houses here, and passed the rest of an honest, worthy, upright life among his old associations. In 1849 Mr. Baldwin was married to Lucretia Manning, who was a daughter of Dr. Harry Manning, at that time one of the most prominent citizens of Youngstown. They had ten children, our subject, Frank L., being one. of the few survivors. Frank L. Baldwin was educated at. Youngstown and Cleveland. He read law with Hine & Clarke, and was admitted to the-bar in 1889. He has long been a prominent factor in city politics and in 1905 he was. elected mayor. His administration has been an effective one and his course in dealing with some important issues has met with general approval. In 1890 Mayor Baldwin was married to Bessy Graham of Indianapolis. They were the parents of one child, Imogen Baldwin, born at Leadville, Colorado, September 18, 1893. Mrs. Baldwin died at Indianapolis, Indiana, March 28, 1894. Mr. Baldwin is a member of Hillman Lodge, No. 481, F. & A. M., Youngstown ; Chapter, No. 93, R. A. M.; St. Johns Commandery, No. 20, Knights Templar ; Warren Council, and Al Koran Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., of Cleveland. He also belongs to Youngstown Lodge, No. 55, B. P. 0. E. Youngstown Lodge, No. 403, I. O. O. F.; Robert E. Johnson Lodge, No. 614, K. P.; Campbell Tent, No. 1173, K. O. T. M. M. the National Union and the Youngstown Club. Mr. Baldwin has a beautiful home at No. 519 Wick avenue. A portrait of Mr. Baldwin is presented in connection with this article. 562 - HISTORY OF MAHONING COUNTY JOHN E. BARBER, formerly trustee of Smith township for six years, and a prominent farmer and stockraiser, residing on his valuable farm of 80 acres, was born in Knox township, Columbiana County, Ohio, November 11, 1854, and is a son of Ezekiel and Ann (Mather) Barber. Abraham Barber, the grandfather of John E., was one of the earliest settlers in the vicinity of Salem, Columbiana County, where he spent the rest of his life. There Ezekiel Barber, his son, and the father of John E., was born and was reared. He lived for a time in 'Goshen township, but the main part of his life was passed in Knox township, where he died in April, 1877. John E. Barber was educated in Knox township in what was known as the Union Grove school. He has always given his attention to agricultural pursuits and is largely a self-made man. He has been a resident of Smith township since 1885, when he purchased his present farm, which land ranks with the best in all this section. He has made many improvements and carries on careful, systematic farming. Mr. Barber married Jane E. Taylor, who was born in Smith township, Mahoning County, and is a daughter of David and Elizabeth Taylor, the former of whom is a native of Smith and the latter of Goshen townships. Mr. and Mrs. Barber have had 10 children, as follows : Willis L., deceased ; Omar H., residing in Smith township; Estella M., residing in Smith township; Laura J., who married Charles Pinkerton, residing in Smith township; Iva A., who married William Jones, residing in Smith township ; and Iona, Vera, Hazel, Alton W. and Grace H., all at home. Mr. Baker is fortunate in having his married children comfortably settled near him. They are all socially prominent, and with their parents, are connected with the Society of Friends. In politics, Mr. Barber is a stanch Republican and on that ticket he was twice elected township trustee, serving six years in all, and during a part of the time was president of the board. He has always been a strong supporter of the schools in his district and has served as a member of the township board of education. JOSEPH C. SCHNURRENBERGER, formerly county treasurer of Mahoning County,. and one of its prominent citizens, resides on the farm in Green township, Mahoning County, Ohio, on which he was born, November 15, 1842, and is a son of Conrad and Elizabeth (Baker) Schnurrenberger. Conrad Schnurrenberger was born in Germany, and died in Green township, April 10, 1885, on the farm on which he had settled in 1832. He was one of the pioneers of this section, having come to What is now Mahoning County, in 1825, in company with his parents, who were among the first settlers of Beaver township. He married Elizabeth Baker, who was born in .Kentucky, and four of their children survive, namely : Mary B. and Lyman. with Joseph C., all residing in Green township; and Elizabeth A., residing at Springfield, Missouri. Joseph C. Schnurrenberger was educated in the district schools of Green township and during the greater part of his life has devoted his attention to agricultural pursuits, in late years being interested in dairying. He owns an excellent farm of 256 acres, which he has under a fine state of cultivation, and he has carried on general farming and stock dealing. On November 27, 1873, Mr. Schnurrenberger was married to Sarah. J. Stoffer, who was also born in Green township, and is a daughter of Christian Stoffer, was an early settler here. Mr. and Mrs. Schnurrenberger had nine children, four of whom are deceased. The survivors are as follows: Estella Z., who married P. R. Messerly, residing in Beaver township; and Ada P., Osta M., Grover C. and Royal J., all at home. In political sentiment, Mr. Schnurrenberger is a stanch Democrat and an active worker for the success of his party. In 1873 he was elected infirmary director and served AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 563 on the board for three years. He had much to do in the removal of the county seat from Canfield to Youngstown. In 188o, he was elected assessor of Green township and completed one term of service, and in 1892 he was elected to the very important and responsible office of treasurer of Mahoning County. In this position he served one short and one long term, the period included being nearly three years. In all his public service he has applied the principles by which he has successfully regulated his own business and is universally recognized as a progressive and public-spirited man and reliable citizen. CLYDE W. OSBORNE, attorney at law, at Youngstown, in partnership under the firm name of Osborne, Jenkins & Lloyd, with offices at No. 107 West Federal street, was born in Portage County, Ohio, September 18, 1881. He is a son of Edwin L. and Elizabeth M. (Reese) Osborne. The Osborne family is of English extraction and many generations ago was prominent on the Isle of Wight in the English Channel. Osborne House, the late Queen Victoria's favorite castle, had many retainers among the surrounding gentry and many of the name of Osborne. The first member of this old and honorable family to come to America was Aaron Osborne, who settled in Virginia in 1746. His son Abner, who was the great-grandfather of Clyde W. Osborne, removed to Pennsylvania. Amos Osborne, son of Abner, was born in Pennsylvania, and came to Ohio in young manhood, locating first in Milton township, Mahoning County, and later removing to Paris township, Portage County, where he died. The mother of the late President McKinley was a member of this family, a first cousin of Edwin Osborne. 'William Osborne, formerly mayor of Youngstown and later consul to England, also belonged to this family. Other members have been equally prominent. Edwin Osborne, father of Clyde W., was born in Milton township. Mahoning County, but was mainly reared in Paris township, Portage County, where he still resides, engaged in agricultural pursuits. He married Elizabeth M. Reese and they have four children, viz. : Clyde W., whose name begins this sketch; Mark, born June 18, 1887, who is a teacher in the Excelsior Business College at Youngstown; Ruth M., born December 25, 1892; and Alice, born July 3, 1896. Clyde W. Osborne remained on the home farm until he was 17 years old, beginning his long educational career by teaching the district schools of Charlestown township for one year. He then spent three years in the Newton Falls High School, in Trumbull County, and later took a year's course at the Hubbard High School, where he was graduated. After completing a business education at the Hall Business College, Youngstown, Mr. Osborne took charge of the commercial department of the college, which he conducted for five years, resigning April 1, 1906. He then purchased the controlling interest in the Excelsior Business College at Youngstown and took charge as manager, retaining the office until his admission to the bar, December 21, 1906. He had commenced the study of law with leading attorneys of Youngstown, December 21, 1903. On March 3, 1903, Mr. Osborne was mar- ried to Jennie Jones, who is a daughter of Edward and Sarah Jones, of Hubbard, Trumbull County, Ohio. They have one child, Elizabeth, who was born September 21, 1905. Mr. Osborne, in his fraternal relations, belongs to St. David's Society, a Welsh organization, and to the Foresters.   MARTIN GROVE, a prosperous citizen of Beaver township, who, for 18 years was a popular educator in Beaver and Springfield townships, resides on a valuable tract of 40 acres, situated in section 27, which he devotes to moderate farming and the extensive growing of small fruits. Mr. Grove was born in the southwestern part of Beaver township, January 5, 1848, and is a son of William and Salome (Wilderson) Grove. 564 - HISTORY OF MAHONING COUNTY The paternal grandparents of Mr. Grove were George and Elizabeth (Creps) Grove. From his great-grandfather Creps, he enjoys the distinction of belonging to Revolutionary stock. George Grove brought his family from York County, Pennsylvania, to Beaver township, Mahoning County, when his son William was very young. At that time all this section was included in Columbiana County. In early manhood, William Grove married Salome Wilderson, who was a daughter of Martin Wilderson, a pioneer of Beaver township. They had five children, namely : Sevilla, who married George W. Cole, and resides on a farm adjoining that of Martin Grove; Isabel, whose death occurred in childhood, from accidental burns; Solomon, who has resided for many years in Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Martin, to whom fuller reference will be made in this article; and Harriet, who married William Yoder, and resides in Nebraska. In political views, William Grove was a stanch Democrat. At an early day he was a member of a company of militia. All through life he was a good, reliable citizen. For many years he was an attendant of the Reformed Church at North Lima, of which he was a member. Martin Grove being only four years old when his mother died, he was reared by his grandmother, at North Lima, where he attended school during his boyhood. Later he took a course in Poland Seminary, an institution which has educated many prominent men, among them being the late President William McKinley. The latter's brother, the late Abner McKinley, was one of Mr. Grove's classmates. Among his remembrances of those years which subsequent events made historic, in connection with President McKinley, is that of a maiden speech made by the future statesman and martyr, in Mt. Olivet Reformed Church at North Lima. After completing his education Mr. Grove engaged in teaching in Beaver and Springfield townships, devoting a period of eighteen years to the educational field, in which he attained no little prominence. Finally tiring of the confinement of this work, Mr. Grove turned his attention to agriculture, in 1875, buying forty acres of land in Beaver township, on which he has since resided. When he first settled here and began raising produce and small fruits for the Youngstown market, it was necessary for him to leave home about midnight in order to be at the market in time for his trade. But the building of the Youngstown & Southern Railway has given him excellent transportation facilities, its line running near his farm. He has met with very satisfactory success in his enterprise. On April 30, 1876, Mr. Grove was married to Harriet Macklin, who was born at New Springfield, Ohio, a daughter of John and Mary (Hisey) Macklin. John Macklin was born in Mahoning County in 1805, and was a son of George and Mary (Thomas) Macklin. The Macklins came to Ohio from Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, and Mrs. Grove's parents resided here through life, the father dying in 1897, aged almost 93 years. The children of John Macklin and wife were: Hiram, residing in Columbiana; Tryphena, deceased; Harvey H., residing at Warren, Ohio; Isabel, who married L. A. Reddy, residing at Alliance; and Harriet, who married Mr. Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Grove have had four children, viz.: Eva Mabel, Arthur Macklin, Charles Rollin, and Herbert Martin. The daughter is an accomplished young lady who, after completing the high school course at North Lima, took some terms of musical instruction at Canfield and Youngstown, and subsequently taught school. Arthur M. Grove is a graduate of the Zanerian Art School of Columbus, Ohio. Charles Rollin, residing at home, is a student in Heidelberg College. Herbert M. was graduated from Heidelberg College, in June, 1907. The family belongs to Mt. Olivet Reformed Church, in which Mr. Grove has been an active worker for forty Years, during twenty-seven serving as Sunday school superintendent. When not serving as superintendent he has been a teacher, which position he has filled for the past eighteen years. He has also served as an elder in the church. Politically Mr. Grove is a Republican and he has filled a number of minor offices. He AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 565 is a Mason and is a member of Allen Lodge, No. 276, F. & A. M., at Columbiana. ALBERT FOGG, a prominent citizen and treasurer of Goshen township, residing on his excellent farm of 100 acres, situated in section 28, was born on this farm, in Mahoning County, Ohio, April 11, 1865, and is a son of Edwin and Drusilla (Ellyson) Fogg. Edwin Fogg was born in New Jersey and was about five years of age when he accompanied his parents, Ebenezer M. and Mary (Silvers) Fogg, to Mahoning County. The Foggs were among the earliest settlers of Goshen township and they endured the 'hardships which all pioneers had to face. Early in the 50's Edwin Fogg purchased the farm now owned by his son Albert. on which he lived until he retired from active life, when he moved to Damascus, where he died March 14, 1906, in his 83rd year. He was identified with the Republican party. but was never a seeker for office. He was well known all over this section and a familiar figure, his plain clothes and simple speech proclaiming him a member of the Society of Friends. The eight surviving- children of Edwin Fogg and wife are: Robert, residing in North Branch, Iowa : Ebenezer, residing at West Liberty, Iowa; Edgar. residing near Chicago, Illinois; Ellen, who married Edward Edgerton, residing at Gibson, Iowa : Hannah E., who married Jesse E. Maris. residing at Nortonville, Kansas: Albert, whose name heads this article : Isabel, widow of Albert Barber, late of Green township, residing at Damascus: and David, residing also at Salem, where he operates a livery stable. After completing his education in the schools of his native township. Albert Fogg turned his attention to farming and is known as one of the progressive, enterprising and successful agriculturists of this section. On December 24. 1890, Mr. Fogg was married to Clara D. Mead. who is a daughter of William P. and Margaret (Strawn) Mead, and they have had three children : Clifford M., deceased. William E., and Erma D. In his political views Mr. Fogg is a Republican and his high standing in the township is shown by the fact that his fellow-citizens selected him township treasurer in 1900, and have kept him in office ever since. JOHN E. GILBERT, a prominent busness citizen of Washingtonville, engaged in the hardware line, which includes roofing and spouting, was born July 20, 1864, in Columbiana County, Ohio, and is a son of George B. and Susanna (Bilger) Gilbert, the former of whom was born in Columbiana County and the latter at Washingtonville, Ohio. Mrs. Gilbert still survives and resides in her native place, having reached her loth year. John E. Gilbert was brought to Washingtonville by his parents when he was an infant and the greater part of his life has been spent here. After completing his education in the public schools, at the age of 19 years he went to Columbiana, where he learned the tinsmith trade with John Beard, and worked at the same in various places until he finally settled at Berlin Center, in a shop of his own. Two years later, in December, 1889, he came to Washingtonville and established himself in business here. He is a well known and popular citizen, showing interest and enterprise along every line of the town's progress. On November 29, 1888, Mr. Gilbert was married to Rhoda R. Donahue, who was born at Columbiana, Ohio, and is a daughter of Charles Donahue, formerly of Pittsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert have three daughters, namely: Vera J., S. Rebekah and F. Mercedes. Fraternally Mr. Gilbert is identified with Washingtonville Council, No. 199, Junior Order of United American Mechanics, being a charter member of this organization at this point. He is a prominent factor in Republican politics in this section, and on many occasions has been sent as his party's representative to county, state and congressional conventions. 566 - HISTORY OF MAHONING COUNTY Mrs. Gilbert's upright character and honest business methods, together with his energy and enterprise have made him a representative citizen of Mahoning County. JOHN C. HANNI, who is now serving in his second term as one of the county commissioners of Mahoning County, Ohio, has been a resident of Youngstown since 1901, but still retains his fine farm of 140 acres in Springfield township. He was born December 19, 1866, in Youngstown township, Mahoning County, Ohio, and is a son of Christian Hanni. The father of Mr. Hanni, Christian Hanni, was born at Berne, Switzerland, and came to Youngstown in 1853. For some twenty years he was connected with the iron furnaces in the vicinity of this city and now lives retired in Youngstown township. He was naturalized soon after coming to the United States, and was never afterwards known to miss the privilege of voting. John C. Hanni was reared on a farm and was educated in the district schools. After his marriage he settled on his farm of 140 acres in Springfield township, where he engaged in general farming and stock-raising until April 1, 1901, when he retired to Youngstown. After locating here, Mr. Hanni engaged in a real estate business in which he continued until he was elected county commissioner in the fall of 1903. Although he has always taken an intelligent man's interest in public affairs, his present office is the only political one Mr. Hanni ever sought. His services as a member of the board have been highly appreciated and have been satisfactory to both parties. On August 30, 1888, Mr. Hanni was married to Mary E. Mowery, who is a daughter of George Mowery, who was born in Pennsylvania and moved from there to Mahoning County in 1856. Mr. and Mrs. Hanni have one child, John M. The family belong to the Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church at Youngstown. Fraternally, Mr. Hanni is con- nected with the Knights of Pythias and the Eagles. EPHRAIM E. SIPE. general farmer and stock-raiser, residing on his valuable estate of zoo acres, situated in section 14. Springfield township, known as the Springfield Township Stock Farm, was born on this farm, in Mahoning County, Ohio, November 16, 1863, and is a son of Jacob and Sophia (Edler) Sipe. Jacob Sipe, father of Ephraim E., was also born in Springfield township and resided all his life in this neighborhood. After his marriage :be moved to the farm above mentioned, which formerly contained 185 acres. He improved the property by building a- large house and barn, but the latter subsequently burned down. Jacob Sipe was married (first) to Rachel Griner, who died leaving four children, namely : Israel, Isaiah, Mary Ann, who is the wife of Frederick Unger, and Henry, who lives near Columbiana. Jacob Sipe married (second) Sophia Edler, who was a daughter of Jacob Edler and was born two miles north of New Springfield. The children of the second marriage were: Harvey \\T., residing near Mt. Jackson, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania ; Ephraim E..; and Ezra, who was born in Springfield township, Mahoning County. Jacob Sipe always voted the Democratic ticket. He was a consistent member of the Reformed Church, at various times serving on its official board. Ephraim E. Sipe was reared in Springfield township and attended the schools near his home and completed his education by taking a business course in the Spencerian Commercial School, in Cleveland. Upon his return to the farm he immediately entered actively into developing its various resources. From boyhood he has been fond of horses and for many years he has handled all kinds very successfully, draft as well as fancy stock. He has charge of the famous stallion, Major, which was imported at a cost of $3.000, from France and is now owned by the Springfield AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 569 Township Percheron Horse Company, of which Mr. Sipe is a member. He has not confined his attention, however, to the buying and selling of horses, in addition to this industry, carrying on large farming operations and growing a considerable amount of stock. One season he devoted his 'attention to shipping Wheat and that year he handled 35,000 bushels of the cereal. In addition to the home farm he owns 30 acres more, not adjoining, but a short distance east. His land is all well situated and is very valuable. He has made a number of excellent improvements, including the building of a substantial barn to take the place of the one destroyed by fire. On February 19, 1905, Mr. Sipe was married to Lizzie Sheets, who was born in Springfield township, and is a daughter of Barnes F. and Sally (Raub) Sheets; the former of whom resides one mile northeast of Springfield. The grandparents of Mrs. Sipe were Robert and Elizabeth (Unger) Sheets, and they lived and died two miles northeast of Mr. Sipe's farm, in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. The mother of Mrs. Sipe was born in Springfield township and was a daughter of George and Susanna (Snyder) Raub. Mr. and Mrs. Sheets had five children, namely : Hattie, who married Ezra Haller, residing in New Middletown ; John. residing in New Middletown; George, a resident of New Springfield; Lizzie, now Mrs. Sipe; and Samuel, who died aged three years. Mr. Sipe is identified politically with the Republican party. He is a member of the Reformed Church. His standing in his com. munity is that of a successful man and first-class citizen. JOHN E. McVEY. In the death of the late John E. McVey, which occurred at his home at Youngstown,. November 23, 1905, the city lost a man of sterling worth and the bar of the state a brilliant, able and successful member. Mr. McVey was born on his father's farm, about one mile east of Lowellville, just over the state line in Pennsylvania, on May 2, 1858. About 1868 the parents of Mr. McVey moved to a farm on the north side of the Mahoning River, between Struthers and Lowellville, and here the boy attended a country school. Later he became a student at Poland Seminary, which institution he left to enter Hudson College. After leaving the college he taught for a short time what was known as the Cooper School, in Coitsville township, later becoming principal of the Lowellville High School, a position which he filled for two years. An opportunity offering for foreign travel, he went to Germany and studied at Hanover for a year, returning to Youngstown in order to prepare for the profession for which nature had so generously endowed him. He engaged in the study of law in the office of R. B. Murray, a well-known practitioner, was admitted to the bar on January 3, 1885, and immediately began practice at Youngstown. In 1887 Mr. McVey entered into partnership with the late Judge King, shortly after the latter had retired from the office of probate judge, and in 1892 the firm was still further strengthened by the admission of Henry M. Robinson. This combination continued and prospered undisturbed until the death of Judge King, in 1899. Shortly after Hon. George F. Arrel entered the firm and the firm style became Arrel, McVey & Robinson, which partnership continued until the spring of 1901, when A. F. Rowland and John Harrington were admitted. In the fall of 1902, Mr. Robinson withdrew in order to give attention to his personal interests and in February, 1903, Judge Robert W. Tayler went into the firm, when the style became Arrel, McVey & Tayler. On February I, 1905, Judge Tayler withdrew to go on the United States cirucuit court bench for the northern district of Ohio, and the firm then became Arrel, McVey, Rowland & Harrington. During all this period, from the time when he first became connected with a law combination of acknowledged strength, Mr. McVey remained one of the strongest members, developing 570 - HISTORY OF MAHONING COUNTY those qualities which resulted in his becoming one of the greatest corporation lawyers in the state. Along about 1890-91, the firm of King & McVey was retained by the Youngstown Street Railway Company, which had just commenced to extend its system at Youngstown. Mr. McVey at once displayed a peculiar aptness for corporation organization and personally took charge of the legal work connected with the construction of this railroad system. He continued in this connection until his death. He saw the line extended from Harvard avenue to New Castle, from Brier Hill - to Leavittsburg, and from Niles to Mineral Ridge. It was largely through his recommendation that these extensions were made. His success in handling street railway interests attracted the attention of influential men who were not all residents of Youngstown, and among these was the late Senator Calvin S. Brice. In 1897 Senator Brice was projecting a steam road through the Mahoning valley to complete a vast system of railroads then in contemplation, and with great good judgment he chose Mr. McVey to take charge of the legal work. He organized the Cleveland & New Castle Railroad Company and was made its president and in that capacity he disbursed sums amounting to $2,000,000 for the right-of-way and construction work. For his admirable management as president of this company, he received the universal approbation of railroad men and of capitalists all over the country. After Senator Brice obtained control of the Pittsburg & Western Railroad Company, he again turned to Mr. McVey, who foreclosed the mortgage and reorganized the company, making it a part of the Baltimore & Ohio system. This was a triumph of legal accomplishment, the task having been fraught with many legal complexities. From that time on Mr. McVey's firm was the legal representative of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company, and its importance continued to extend until it became also legal counsel for the Pennsylvania & Mahoning Valley Railway Company and many corporations of little less prominence. In the winter of 1900 and 1901 Mr. McVey was called upon to go to St. Petersburg, Russia, in the interest of an American syndicate which was interested in establishing a system of electric traction there and in Moscow. Owing to the outbreak of the Russian-Japanese war this work was not finished, but these negotiations gave opportunity to make some pleasant and valuable acquaintances, among whom was Count Witte, who was then Minister of the Interior, and Prince Hilkhoff, who was director of railways. Mr. McVey had personal charge of the legal work in connection with the consolidation of the Pennsylvania & Mahoning Valley Railway Company's interests with the interests of the Youngstown & Sharon Railway Company and the Youngstown Consolidated Gas & Electric Company. He was secretary of the Pennsylvania & Mahoning Valley Company ; was a director of the First National Bank of Youngstown and was identified in a like capacity with several other local corporations of importance, including the Dollar Savings & Trust Company, of which he was also a director. In 1885 Mr. McVey was married to Lillia Hopkins of Sharpsville, Pennsylvania, who was at that time a popular teacher in the Wood street public school at Youngstown. Mrs. McVey and two children—a daughter and a son—Fannie Belle and John Hopkins—survive. Mr. McVey was a consistent member of the First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown. and was a liberal and cheerful supporter of its benevolent and philanthropic enterprises. His hand was ever open to the call of charity and none will ever know the extent of his private benefactions. Having spent the most of his life at Youngstown, he was well and favorably .known all over Mahoning County, beloved for his many sterling traits of character and genial nature and admired for the great gifts with which he had been endowed. In his profession he was a tireless worker and his AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 571 comparatively early death may, perhaps, be attributed to the great tasks he undertook and the absorbing interest he felt in them. He possessed the sound judgment, the well-balanced mind as well as the capacity for the close, logical reasoning and the alert intellect which made him master of every legal point and situation, and at the same time gave him power to array facts and present evidence to prove them, that brought continual success. It is not always that an intellectual man in his profession is also a good business man, or even a public-spirited citizen, but such was the case with Mr. McVey, and thus his loss was deeply felt by the majority of his fellow citizens. As a political force Mr. McVey was never inclined to try his strength, enthusiasm for his profession absorbing his time and attention too thoroughly. In the same way he was never greatly attracted by the influence of fraternal orders. In young manhood he had identified himself with the Masons, and at the time of his death was a member of Hillman Lodge; F. & A. M. His social opportunities were numerous and he enjoyed giving and accepting hospitality, but never to the extent of interfering- with his professional duties, which to him, at all times, were paramount. A portrait of Mr. McVey accompanies this sketch. CLARKE WOODS, owner of a farm of 200 acres on which he resides, is one of the most highly respected and best known citizens of Youngstown township. He was born on the old Woods homestead not far from his present home, February 14. 1827, son of John and Elizabeth (Berry) Woods, both his parents being natives of Washington County, Pennsylvania. This branch of the Woods family was established in this country at a very early clay by the great-grandfather of our subject, who came from Germany. John Woods, father of our subject, was born on Ten Mile Creek, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and was married in that county, in 1816, to Elizabeth Berry, who was of English descent. In England her name was spelled Barry, but after coming to this country, it was changed to Berry. After his marriage Mr. Woods came to Mahoning County, then known as Trumbull County, and located in Youngstown township, on what is known as the Woods homestead, where he lived the remainder of his life. He made the trip to this county on horseback and the country at that time was very wild and rough. Previous to coming north, he was drafted into service in the War of 1812, but had only one day's march when the war ended. Each man had to furnish his own rifle, and Mr. Clarke Woods still has the rifle his father carried. Six children were born to John and Elizabeth Woods, the eldest being the only one born in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Clarke Woods was reared in Youngstown township on the home farm and with the exception of one year, when he lived in Berlin township, has always resided here. What schooling he had was obtained in the district schools, but the greater part of his time was devoted to assisting with the farm work. Mr. Woods has lived lived on his present farm since 1859 and built the house in that year. He was engaged extensively in stock raising, and made the greater part of his money in sheep, but for some time has been practically retired, and rents the farm out on shares. Mr. Woods was married in 1851 to Laura A. Foster, a daughter of Jonas Foster, and they reared a family of four children : Alma., who lives at home, and her twin, Alice, who is a trained nurse; Florence, the deceased wife of Cleveland Brothers; and Sarah L., who resides at home. Mr. Woods has seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. ROBERT L. BURTON, a representative farmer and stock-raiser of Goshen township, residing on his home farm of 164 acres, situated in section 16, was born in Goshen township, Mahoning County, Ohio. October 14, 572 - HISTORY OF MAHONING COUNTY 1851, and is a son of Samuel and Abigail (Lloyd) Burton. The parents of Mr. Burton were born in New Jersey. They came as early settlers to Goshen township, Samuel Burton securing the farm which his son now owns, on which he passed the active years of his life. In age, he retired to Salem, where he died in 1889. He was a supporter of the principles of the Republican party. For many years he was one of the pillars of the Bunker Hill Methodist Episcopal Church of Goshen township. His death removed from this section a man of sterling worth, who left an honorable name behind him. Robert L. Burton was reared in Goshen township and his education was obtained in the district schools. He has devoted his life to agricultural pursuits, giving much attention to the live-stock business. In addition to his home farm, Mr. Burton owns a second tract of sixty acres of fine land, also situated in Goshen township. He is numbered with the substantial citizens and prosperous farmers of this section. Mr. Burton has a comfortable rural home and a happy domestic circle. He married Mary Mead, who is a daughter of the late William P. Mead, of Goshen township, and they have one son, Lester M., who was born July I, 1891. Politically Mr. Burton is a Republican. He has never desired office but he willingly exercises every duty pertaining to good citizenship, taking an interest in the public schools, in the building of good roads and in the promotion of better agricultural conditions. He is a member of Goshen Grange, No. 1103, Patrons of Husbandry. JASPER NEWTON COWDEN, M. D., physician and surgeon at Lowellville, is one of the oldest practitioners in Mahoning County and, in point of continuous service, the oldest in this town. Dr. Cowden was born at Mt. Jackson, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, October 29, 1840, and is a son of James S. and Jane (McComb) Cowden. The parents of Dr. Cowden moved in his infancy to Mt. Jackson, then in Beaver, but now in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. The father worked at blacksmithing there for several years and then went into the marble and granite business, which he followed for a long time. Subsequently he moved to Seneca County, Ohio, for a short time, and in 1858, to Edinburg, Portage County. There he was engaged in a sawmill and lumber business until 1868, when he moved to Lowellville, where he lived retired from business until his death in 1875. Dr. Cowden attended the district schools in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, and later took a literary course at Poland, Mahoning County, Ohio, following which he was an assistant teacher in the Mt. Jackson district schools. The family then lived seventeen months in Seneca County, but as soon as his father moved to Portage County, he attended a select school in Edinburg and while there assisted his father in operating his steam sawmill, which was the largest in the county. In 1861 he entered the Eclectic Medical School at Cincinnati, and in 1862 he became a student in the Ohio Medical School in the same city, where he was graduated, and began practice at Lowellville on September 4, 1862. When his father came to Lowellville in 1868, he purchased a stock of drugs and the father and son opened the first real drug store in the village. Dr. Cowden was sole manager of the drug store from 1868 until 1879. In 1893 Dr. Cowden entered the Cleveland University of Medicine and Surgery and was graduated from that institution in 1894. He is a member of the Lawrence County Medical Society. For many years he has controlled the larger part of the lucrative practice at Lowellville and is well known all through this section. Dr. Cowden was married (first), in 1863, to Julia M. Dickerson, who died in 1885, leaving two children : James Lyman, M. D., and Charles Chester, the latter of whom is engaged in a fire insurance business. The elder son chose his father's profession. He was AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 573 born at Lowellville, September 7, 1865, attended the town's graded schools and completed his literary course at the Western Reserve University. In 1893 he entered the Cleveland University of Medicine and Surgery, where he was graduated in March, 1896, and entered into practice in the same year. He and his father occupy the same office, but they. have never been in partnership. Dr. Cowden was married (second) to Mary J. Cowden, the widow of the late Dr. I. P. Cowden, who was a second cousin. Dr. Cowden is, a man of both prominence and substance. He is one of the directors of the Lowellville Savings and Banking Company; owns a large amount of city realty ; a farm of 15o acres in Springfield township, Mahoning County, and one of 103 acres in Unity township, Columbiana County, while he has but recently sold a 160-acre farm near Topeka, Kansas. Fraternally he is a Mason and is affiliated with Western Star Lodge, F. & A. M., at Youngstown. ROLPHUS COLUMBUS JUSTICE, residing on a farm of 93 acres located one mile west of Berlin Center, Berlin township, was born in Can field township, Mahoning County, Ohio, in 1848, and is one of the substantial and enterprising citizens of the township, and one who has made his own way in the world. Mr. Justice was reared until his ninth year with his grandfather, Ross Justice, whose name he was given, his father having been killed by an accident before his birth, but afterwards he lived with strangers. At the out-break of the Civil War, when only 14 years old. he enlisted in Company K. 197th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and immediately went to Camp Chase, at Columbus, where he was mustered in with the regiment and went to Washington, thence to Alexandria and back again to Washington. then to Dover, Delaware. From there he went to Havre-de-Grace, Maryland, thence to Fort Wellington, at Baltimore, and in all saw about five months' - 31 - service, and was mustered out at Tod Barracks, Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Justice returned to Canfield township, where he worked in a mill and drove a team on the railroad until 1878, then worked for William Swanson until the fall, when he went to Indiana, returning to Ohio in 1879, after which he cut ties for the New Lisbon Railroad until spring. He continued to be industrious and worked for John Boland during the succeeding summer months, and then fo'r William Swanson for two years, and for Charles Swanson for one year, then at Boardman for one summer, and spent the following winter with Charles Swanson. Other farmers for whom he worked were : Henry Hartzel for one summer, Solomon Hartzel for one year, Frank Robins for one year, and Simon Hartzell for eight years. In the spring of 1888 Mr. Justice bought his present fine farm of 93 acres, where he has ever since engaged in general farming. Mr. Justice was married in 1890 to Sarah Hartzell, who was born in 1844, in Stark County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Tobias and Susanna (Dustman) Hartzell.   PHILIP RIBLET, a representative farmer of Youngstoivn township, residing on his valuable property of 78 3/4 acres, situated in section 8, was born in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, March 21, 1871, and is a son of William and Theressa (Bell) Riblet. William Riblet was born, reared and married in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, and is a son of John Riblet, who came to America from Germany. William Riblet served in the Civil War from 1861 until 1864, and did his full duty as a soldier. He married Theressa Bell and they reared a family of nine children. Mr. Riblet resides on his farm in section 1, Austintown township, but his wife died in 1905, aged 63 years. Philip Riblet was about three years of age when his parents moved to Mahoning County and bought a farm which is situated in four 574 - HISTORY OF MAHONING COUNTY townships, Austintown and Youngstown, Mahoning County, and Weathersfield and Liberty townships, Trumbull County, Ohio. He was reared on the home farm and attended the local schools. In 1897 he purchased his present farm and has been since engaged in general agricultural work, but mainly dairying. He has improved the place by the erection of a fine house and barn. On December 31, 1894, Mr. Riblet was married to Maud Millikin, who is a daughter of George W. Mililkin, of Youngstown township. They have two children, Nettie and Dale. JACOB PHILLIPS, residing on his valuable farm of 65 acres, in section 21, Smith township, has developed large dairying interests here, including a profitable milk and cream route at Alliance, which requires his daily attention. Mr. Phillips was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, February 16, 1843, and is a son of Nathan and Ann (Eckert) Phillips. The father of Mr. Phillips was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, and the mother in Bucks County. In 1854 the family came to Mahoning County and in the following year settled permanently in Smith township, where both Nathan and Ann Phillips died. They were people of worthy character whose orderly lives brought them the respect of those with whom they became associated. Of their children, the following survive: James, residing in Smith township; Jacob; Samuel, residing at Damascus; Albert, residing in Smith township; and Mary J., who married Abraham Greenawalt, residing at Damascus. Jacob Phillips has been a resident of Smith township for fifty-three years and since 1875 has resided on his present farm. He attended the district schools in boyhood and was reared to all kinds of agricultural work, but from the age of 18 to 25 followed the trade of shoemaking. Before adopting dairying as his main industry he was engaged for some years in raising fancy poultry. On June 4, 1867, Mr. Phillips was married to Emily Snode, who was born in Smith township, January 29, 1846, and is a daughter of William and Sarah A. (Haines) Snode, the former of whom was born in 181o, in New Jersey, and died in 1899, aged 89 years. Her mother still survives, almost 90 years of age, and resides with her son, Warren Snode, and is numbered among the oldest residents of Smith township. Mr. and Mrs. Snode had a family of nine children, the seven surviving being : George, Jehiel M., Charles and Warren, all residing in Smith township; Emma S., Mrs. Phillips: Esther, residing in Smith township; and Elizabeth C., who married Walter Jenkins, residing at Alliance, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips have three children, namely : Laura, Joseph S., and Lena E. The eldest daughter is deceased. Joseph S. is a graduate of the art department at Mt. Union College. The younger daughter is engaged in missionary work and resides at Dobson, North Carolina. Mrs. Phillips is a member of the First Friends Church at Alliance. Mr. Phillips supports the Prohibition party. This is one of the best known and most highly esteemed families of this section. JOHN S. STRAWN. Through Goshen township there are few more highly respected citizens to be found than John S. Strawn, who resides in section 21, on his valuable farm of over 15o acres. He was born in Butler township, Columbiana County, Ohio, July 29, 1824, and is a son of Abel and Hannah (Spencer) Strawn. The Strawn family was founded in America in the time of William Penn, and Daniel Strawn, the grandfather, was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. His son Abel was also born there and married Hannah Spencer after coming to Ohio. She came to Butler township with her parents in 1805, and remembered