AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 777 as a Democratic journalist being recognized by the late Dr. Trevitt, then one of the proprietors of the Columbus Crisis, he was offered a position as editor under much better conditions. He accepted, and for a number of years was managing editor of that paper. Subsequently, realizing that the Crisis was not sufficiently progressive, he advised and persuaded its managers and proprietors to give it up and engage in the publication of an up-to-date and progressive daily, and as a result, in 1871, there arose, phoenix-like, from the ashes of the old Crisis, The Columbus Daily Dispatch. The editorial staff of this paper was talented and brilliant, and its initial appearance very attractive. The citizens were pleased with it and it received their universal patronage, and is still flourishing. In 1877 Mr. Webb returned to Youngstown. His dreams of its future progress and greatness were then almost realized. His friend Mr. Andrews became the owner and proprietor of the Evening News, and at the latter's request he became a member of its editorial staff. The publication being neutral, it had, as the News, but a brief existence. A stock company was formed, and the paper, after going through various mutations, finally became the Daily Telegram. which now enjoys a flourishing existence. Mr. Webb and that prince of newspaper financiers, Mr. William F. Maag, then purchased the Vindicator, a Democratic weekly, and he devoted his energies, his labors, for its success. Here again he saw the necessity of an interesting daily to meet the demands of a progressive city. Through the combined efforts of Mr. Maag and himself, a company was formed which commenced the publication of The Vindicator daily. Mr. Webb continued his labors as editor and lived to see his efforts as a founder and journalist realized in its steady increasing popularity and phenomenal success. As a substantial reward for his fidelity and toils he received the appointment for Youngstown's postmaster the day of his death. If opportunities had presented themselves Mr. Webb as a newspaper founder would stand without a peer. For him every dark cloud - 40 - had its silver lining, and he also was a firm. believer in the saying, "All things come to. him who toils and waits." On February 21,. 1893, still toiling and using his burden for a. pillow, he entered that calm, sweet slumber to awake to a more perfect and eternal life. Mr. Webb was born in Canton, Ohio, August I, 1827, son of John N. and Eliza Webb. His father was sheriff of Stark county for a period of eight years and during his life: filled several other positions of public trust.. His mother was a devout Christian of the Methodist persuasion. He was married in 1849 to Mary Woodruff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Woodruff, who came to this city from Connecticut. He leaves besides his wife,, two daughters—Kate, now Mrs. C. D. Hamilton, and Miss Ella, the latter residing at. home. JOHN C. KIRK, one of the most pros perous farmers and highly respected citizens of Canfield township, residing on a fine farm of 100 acres, was. born May 15, 1828, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, and is a son of John and Anna (Chapman) Kirk. John Kirk, a native of Ireland, was a son of William Kirk, who came to America and located in Knoxville, Jefferson County, Ohio. William married Mary Grear and reared a family of seven children, namely : John (father of John C.) ; Mary; Peggy; Michael;. Theopolos; William, and Jane, all of whom arc now deceased. William Kirk and his wife both died in Jefferson County, Ohio, at an advanced age. John Kirk came to this country when about 18 years old and first located in Philadelphia for a short time, after which he removed to Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. He was. married when 19 years old to Ann Chapman, a native of Ohio, after which he moved to near Wellsville, Ohio, where he worked for some time in a furnace. He subsequently removed to Salineville, Columbiana County, where both: he and his wife died, her death occurring at the age of 78 years. They had a family of eight children, namely : James, deceased 778 - HISTORY OF MAHONING COUNTY Mary, who married Isaac Pinkerton, both being now deceased; William, deceased; John Chapman, the subject of this sketch; Michael, deceased; Levina, the widow of Simeon Stranton, resides in Salem, Ohio; Monroe, who served in the army, is deceased; and Lucinda, widow of Benjamin Way, resides at Salem, Ohio. John Chapman Kirk was a mere child when his parents moved to the vicinity of 'Wellsville, Ohio, and settled near the mouth of Yellow Creek. Here he was reared and attended the old Hollow Rock school, though most of his time was devoted to working on different farms in Jefferson and Columbiana counties. When a young man of about 20 years he and his brother operated a coal bank near Salem, Ohio, where they owned 112 acres of land. They were very successful and made considerable money from the coal and subsequently sold the land, after which John came to Mahoning County. During his early life Mr. Kirk dealt extensively in stock, and spent many days in the saddle, driving cattle and horses from the west to Philadelphia. He was engaged in that business for over twenty-five years, being very successful and traveling all over the western part of Ohio and through Indiana on horseback. He was then very. fond •of riding, and was a large man, weighing 250 pounds, and being six feet one and a half inches tall. In 1861 Mr. Kirk located on his present farm of 100 acres, renting it for the .first three years, after which he bought it from his father-in-law, and, with the exception of four years spent in Canfield, has resided here ever since. Mr. Kirk and his family reside in a large ten-room frame house, which he erected in 1877. He was married January .29, 1850, to Mary Pow, who was born January 4, 1833, in an cold log hcuse on his present farm, and is a daughter of Alexander and Elizabeth (Templen) Pow. Alexander Pow was born in England and came to this country at the age of 12 years with his father, Robert Pow, who settled on the farm where Mr. Kirk now resides, and died very shortly after locating here. This country was all a wilderness at that time, and required much clearing, and many dollars worth of poplar timber was burned. Alexander Pow came into possession of the farm at the death of his father, and resided here for the remainder of his life. He first married Elizabeth Templen, by whom he became the father of five children, as follows: Marv, now Mrs. Kirk : Jane, who married Henry Staffer, both of whom are deceased ; Barbara, widow of Henry Baldwin. residing in Michigan; Robert; and Richard. who is deceased. After his wife's death Mr. Pow married (second) Harriet Levett. of which union there were two children, George and Elizabeth, the latter the widow of Lawrence Hall. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Kirk : Elizabeth Ann. Jane and Barbara; Elizabeth Ann died at the age of 8 months; Jane, who resides in this vicinity, married M. S. Frederick, who manages the farm for Mr. Kirk. She has two children—Frank, who resides near Salem, and who married Nora Kline and has two children. Ethel and Esther; George L. Frederick, who lives in Ellsworth township, married Cora Paulin and has one child, Dorothea; Barbara Kirk, who lives with her parents, is unmarried. Politically Mr. Kirk is a Republican, but was formerly a Whig, and first voted for General Taylor. He served for ten years on the Mahoning County Agricultural Board. He is a member of the Argus Lodge of the Masonic order at Canfield. He and his family are members of the Disciples Church. Although nearly 80 years of age. Mr. Kirk retains the strength and mental vigor of a man many years his junior, and is still able to do a hard day's work. His portrait appears on a neighboring page. EDWIN A. BROWNLEE, M. D., physician and surgeon at Struthers, where he is a leading citizen, was born in Boardman township. Mahoning County. Ohio. September 18, 1858, and is a son of James A. and Rebecca (Gilchrist) Brownlee. AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 779 The father of Dr. Brownlee was born in Scotland February 4, 1825, and is a son of John and Margaret (Wilson) Brownlee, the former of whom died in 1832, aged 60 years, and the latter in 1865, aged 81 years. The paternal grandfather of James A. Brownlee came to America and located in Washington County, Pennsylvania, removing from there to Trumbull County, Ohio, in 1812, where he died and lies buried in the Mahoning churchyard. James A. Brownlee was seven years old when he accompanied his widowed mother to America. They came to Mahoning County, Ohio, settling on a farm in Boardman township which adjoins the one on which he still resides. He has always followed agricultural pursuits and owns 235 acres of fine land, all adjoining, which is situated in Poland and Boardman townships. On March 16, 1854, James A. Brownlee married Rebecca Gilchrist, who was born at Allegheny, Pennsylvania, November 16, 1832, and is a daughter of James and Grace (McGraw) Gilchrist, the former of whom was also a native of Scotland. He was a carpenter and contractor and came to Coitsville township, Mahoning County, in 1834, and settled on the farm now owned by James D. Shields, a sketch of whom appears in this work. Mr. Gilchrist died in 1853, aged 71 years, and his widow in 1876, aged 84 years. James A. Brownlee and wife had 10 children, namely: Mary, James H., Edwin, John C., Mrs. Eva Blunt, Irvin, Ralph, Grace, and two children died in infancy. Mary and James H. reside at home. Irvin is engaged in a real estate business at Pittsburg, and Grace married George W. Hunter. Edwin A. Brownlee spent his boyhood on the home farm and attended the district schools, subsequently spending three years at the Poland Seminary. For three years he then taught school at Struthers and for two years at Hazelton, when he was appointed to a government position in the Interior Department at Washington, by Congressman William McKinley. During his stay at Washington. he took a two-years' course in medicine at the University of Georgetown and then entered Dartmouth College, at Hanover, New Hampshire, where he was graduated in the fall of 1892. After a year of post-graduate study at the New York Post Graduate Medical School, Dr. Brownlee felt qualified to take up professional work and in December, 1893, after a trip of recreation to Oregon and a visit to the Columbian Exposition, at Chicago, he located at Struthers, where he has since given his experienced skill to those in need of professional care. He enjoys a large practice and is also interested in some business enterprises, being one of the directors of the Struthers Sayings and Banking Company. In 1896 Dr. Brownlee was married to Luella Geddes, an accomplished lady who had been a successful teacher at Struthers for five years. She is a daughter of James Geddes and was reared at Youngstown. Dr. Brownlee belongs to various medical organizations and is a member of the beneficiary order of Maccabees. CHARLES FREDERICK WINTER, postmaster at Petersburg, serving in his second term, and a prominent business man and manufacturer, has resided in this city for over a half century and has been identified with its leading interests. Mr. Winter was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, October 21, 1849, and is a son of Adam F. and Varonica (Greiner) Winter. Adam F. Winter was born in Germany in 1798, and died at Petersburg, Ohio, aged 70 years. He was a small farmer in Germany and for many years was in the service of the emperor, keeping tab on the grain taxes. He emigrated to America about 1853. He married Varonica Greiner, who still survives and although she has reached the advanced age of 86 years, she reads without the assistance of glasses and is otherwise well preserved. Her father, Jacob Greiner, never came to America. At one time Adam F. Winter was counted a wealthy man, but lost his fortune by going bail for a friend. The children born to Adam F. Winter and his wife were : Charles Fred- 780 - HISTORY OF MAHONING COUNTY crick; Gottleib, who is in partnership with his older brother, in the manufacturing business at Petersburg; Louisa, who married John Hinley, residing in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. Charles Frederick Winter was beween four and five years of age when his parents came to the United States. They settled first in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, two miles from Petersburg, later moving from there to a farm in Springfield township, situated about the same distance from the town, and in the spring of 1856, located at Petersburg. Mr. Winter was reared here and attended the local schools, and as soon as old enough learned the trade of wagonmaker, and with the exception of a space of eight months, when he was at Parkersburg, West Virginia, he has followed that business here ever since. In 1876 he added undertaking and is the only man in that line at Petersburg. Since 1872 he has had his brother Gottleib as a partner, to whom he taught the trade, and they do a very large business, sometimes turning out i00 buggies and wagons a year, and giving constant employment to a number of men. It is an important industry of the town. Mr. Winter has always been a staunch Republican. On July I, 1903, he was appointed postmaster at Petersburg, by President Roosevelt, to fill out an unexpired term, and subsequently was reappointed for four years more. His administration has given entire satisfaction to the community. On October 27, 1870, Mr. Winter was married to Mary S. Piatt, who was born in Craig township, Switzerland County, Indiana, and is a daughter of Samuel A. D. and Catherine (Smith) Piatt. The Piatts were French Huguenots and three brothers of the name came to America to escape religious persecution. Capt. William Piatt, the great-grandfather of Mrs. Winter, was killed by the Indians in the War of the Revolution, on the occasion of General St. Clair's defeat. Samuel Piatt was a son of James Piatt, and was born in Seneca County, New York, and was a pioneer in Indiana, making his first visit on horseback through the snow. He married Cath erine Smith, whose people belonged to Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Winter have had eight children, namely : Charles Piatt, residing at Spokane, Washington, was born August 28, 1871, married Ella Powers and they have two children, Ida Margaret and Clarence Francis; John Frederick, residing at Allegheny City, Pennsylvania, where he has a large horseshoeing establishment, was born August 14, 1873, married Annie Andrews, and they have two children, Hazel Marie and John Frederick, Jr. ; Clarence Carl, residing at Youngstown, married Clara Alnoda Wire, and has two children, Fannie Lamella and Annie Ruth ; Kate Frances, who was born in September, 1878, died May 11, 1883; Edwin Arthur, residing at Youngstown, was born December 14, 188o; Annie Grace, who has been a popular and successful teacher at Damascus and other points, was principal of the school at Homeworth, Ohio, for some years; William Richard, residing at Allegheny City, was born November 4, 1887; Benjamin Howard died when about five years of age. Mr. Winter and family belong to the Lutheran Church, of which Mr. Winter was secretary for some 20 years. FRANK B. HALLER, one of New Middletown's enterprising and successful business men, in the line of contracting and building, was born in Springfield township, Mahoning County, September 7, 1865, and is a son of Benjamin W. and Margaret (Snyder) Haller. The father of Mr. Haller was born in Springfield township in 1837, and was a son of Conrad and Mary (Wizeman) Haller, probably born in Germany, who came to Springfield township at an early date. Conrad Haller acquired Jo acres of land on the North Lima road, on which he spent the remainder of his life. Benjamin W. Haller was reared on the homestead and when he grew to manhood he learned the business of pump-making, but subsequently bought a farm of 112 1/2 acres of land in section 17, Springfield AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 781 township, on which his widow still resides, his death having taken place in 1899. He was always a strong- supporter of Democratic policies and was equally deyoted to the faith of the German Lutheran Church. He married Margaret Snyder, who was born in Beaver township, Mahoning County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Philip Snyder, who was an early settler in Springfield township, coming from eastern Pennsylyania. There were nine children born to these worthy people, namely: Henry, residing at Leetonia ; Mary, who married Jonas Seidner, residing- in Springfield township ; Francis, residing in Springfield township, is a business partner of Frank B. Conrad, residing at New Middletown; Jonathan, residing in Springfield township; Frank B. ; James, formerly of Springfield township, died in 1898 ; Hattie, who married Samuel Pitts, residing on the old homestead ; and Ezra, residing at New Middletown. Frank B. Haller was educated in the schools of Springfield township and remained at home until his marriage in 1896. He learned the carpenter's trade after trying farming and huckstering for a time, and after moving into New Middletown, began contracting. in partnership with his brother Francis. When they began business they gave employment to about five men, while they now control a volume of business that requires at least r men. The Hailers have erected the best and most substantial buildings that have gone up in the last decade, in this section, and the firm is one of the most prosperous. Mr. Haller was married Noyember 26, 1896, to Hattie Elnora Livingston, who was born in Spring-field township, and is a daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Mauch) Liyingston. Her father was born in this neighborhood and was left an orphan at the age of eight years. He died March 3, 1902, aged 42 years. John Mauch. the maternal grandfather of Mrs. Haller, was an old settler of Springfield township. Mrs. Livingston still survives and resides at Youngstown. Mrs. Haller was the second born in a family of four children, the others being : Clara, who died. aged four weeks; Lawrence, deceased ; and Will- iam, residing at Youngstown. Mr. and Mrs. Haller have one daughter, Edith Mabel, who was born March 22, 1898. Although but nine years of age, this little maiden has shown remarkable musical talent and is an excellent performer on the piano. In politics Mr. Haller is a Democrat. He is a very busy man and has never consented to serve in any office except that of school director. Prior to the disbanding of the Junior Order of the U. A. M., he was a member of that body. He belongs to the German Lutheran Church. CHARLES F. OHL, attorney at Youngstown, who is also interested in business enterprises in this city, was born in 1877, at Austintown, Mahoning County, Ohio, and is a son of William Ohl, who is now a resident of Warren, Ohio. When Mr. Ohl was 14 years of age, his parents removed to Trumbull County. He completed his education at the Ohio Northern University at Ada, graduating at this institution in 1895, with the degree of B. S., later with M. S., and in 1902, on graduating from the legal department of the Western Reserve University, he was awarded the degree of B. L. In the same year he was admitted to the bar and has been in the active practice of his profession ever since. Mr. Ohl is a popular member of the Knights of Pythias and the Odd Fellows, at Youngstown. JOHN W. KIDD, whose long and useful life was spent in Goshen township, was born in Mahoning County, Ohio, July 22, 1836, and died August 11, 1904, aged 68 years. His parents were George and Mary A. (Wright) Kidd. The father of John W. Kidd was born in England, and the mother in the United States. They were among the early settlers 782 - HISTORY OF MAHONING COUNTY and hardy pioneers of Goshen township, where they were long among the leading people. Their early home was a log cabin in the woods and there their son John W. was born. His education was obtained in the district schools near his home and he grew to manhood well trained in the pursuits pertaining to agriculture. His main business was farming although he also operated a saw-mill and followed threshing during his active years. He left a fine farm of over 70 acres which is now owned and occupied by his widow. On October 1, 1857, Mr. Kidd was married to Rebecca Minser, who was born in Goshen township, Mahoning County, Ohio. June 25, 1837, and is a daughter of Aaron and Mary (Holthan) Minser. The parents of Mrs. Kidd came from New Jersey and settled in Goshen township when the country was practically new, and they assisted in its development and ciyilization. Mr. and Mrs. Kidd had five children, the four survivors being: Ella M.. residing at home; William C.. a prominent citizen, formerly trustee of Goshen township; Albert P., residing in Goshen township; and Edgar A., who assists his mother in the management of the home farm. The sons. like their late father, are identified with the Republican party. The death of John W. Kidd removed from Goshen township an honest, upright man. one who was highly respected in every phase of life. He is sadly missed by his family, where his counsel and advice, his loving care and consideration made him much beloved, and by his neighborhood, where he was always helpful and kind in times of trouble and adversity. HENRY NIEDERMEIER, of the firm of Niedermeier & Restle, general contractors, of Youngstown. Ohio, in which city he has lived since the spring of 1872. was born in Ger- many, in 1848, and when 18 years old came to America and located in Gasconade County. Missouri. Here he learned the mason and bricklaying trades, and worked five years at these trades in that section. He then made a visit of three months in Germany, after which he returned to America and located at Youngstown. Ohio. In 1877 he accepted a position on the city police force, on which he served until 188o, after which he engaged in contracting. but it was not until 1897 that the firm of Niedermeier & Restle was formed. The company does a general contracting business, working on an extensive scale, throughout this section of the state. Mr. Niedermeier also has other business interests and is director of the Heller Brothers Company. He was married, in 1879. to Martha Heller, and has five children, namely : Henry J., engaged in a contracting business at Youngstown; Louis M., residing at Allegheny. Pennsylvania; and Clara, Dora and William. The family all belong to the German Reformed Church. Mr. Niedermeier is a member of the Western Star Lodge, F. & A. M., and the Knights of Pythias. He is also a member of the Youngstown Chamber of Commerce, and of the Builders' Exchange. JEREMIAH BROWN, a retired citizen of New Middletown, for many years was a prominent agriculturist of Springfield township, and resided on his well-improved farm of 105 1/2 acres. He was born March 24, 1834. in Springfield township, Mahoning County, Ohio. and is a son of David and. Hannah (Flaucher) Brown. The parents of Mr. Brown came to Ohio from Pennsylvania, the father acquiring 8o acres of land in Springfield township, on which he lived for many years prior to moving to Grundy County, Iowa, where both he and his wife died. They had the following children : a babe that died in infancy ; Nancy, who married Isaac Snyder, residing in Kansas; Jeremiah ; Eli, residing in Grundy County, Iowa ; Leah, deceased ; and Manassas. residing at Devil's Lake, North Dakota. In politics. David Brown was a Democrat. He was a consistent member of the German Baptist Church. Jeremiah Brown remained at home until AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 783 he was 22 years of age. obtaining his educa- tion in the common schools of his neighborhood and securing agricultural training on his father's land. He worked for himself for some two years prior to his marriage and then settled on a farm which consisted of 6o acres, the buildings standing- in Springfield township. but a part of the land lying in Pennsylvania. He operated that farm for six years and then came to the farm on which he lived before moving into New Middletown, in 1896. He made many improvements on his place, remodeled the buildings and introduced modern methods of farming. Mr. Brown was married (first) to Sophia Miller, and they had three children, namely: Valentine, residing at St. Louis, has two children, Dale and Nora; Harvey 0., residing at New Springfield, and Francis, residing in California. On April 4, 1894, Mr. Brown was married (second) to Rebecca Ilgenfritz, who was born in Springfield township. and is a daughter of Frederick and Elizabeth (Miller) Ilgenfritz. Mr. Brown has been a life-long Democrat, but has never been willing to accept public office. He is a member of the Lutheran Church. ALMUS BEARDSLEY & SON, owners and proprietors of Dean Hill Dairy Farm, one of the largest and best-equipped dairy farms in Mahoning County, consisting of 340 acres of land, situated northwest of Canfield, in Canfield township, are representative men of this section. Almus Beardsley was born on his father's farm in Canfield township, near his present residence, in Mahoning County, Ohio. January 2, 1828, and is a son of Philo and Lois (Gunn) Beardsley. Philo Beardsley was born in Litchfield County, Connecticut, and he was a son of Philo Beardsley, who spent his life on his New England r farm. His children were Birdsey, Jasiah, Philo, Curtis. Almus, Agnes, Anna and Sarah, all of whom have passed away. Curtis, Jasiah and Almus all settled in Mahoning County. The latter made a. prospecting visit to Canfield township, visiting all this locality on horseback, and after locating- a claim in the green woods that then covered all the land, he returned to Connecticut and was there married to Lois .Smith Gunn, who was a daughter of Chauncy Gunn. After marriage, Philo Beardsley and bride, accompanied by Curtis Beardsley, left. the comfortable old homestead in Connecticut, with a huge covered wagon drawn by a team of strong horses and driving a yoke of oxen, and penetrated into the deep forest where was situated the pioneer farm that was to remain their home until death. It is probable that they lived in the wagon until the first log cabin was constructed, as many other settlers did, but the first rough house was later replaced by a larger and better one, in which Almus Beardsley was born. Philo Beardsley purchased 13o acres and to this he kept adding until, at the time of his death, he owned 200 acres, and he cleared the larger portion of this land himself. He carried on general farming for many years and kept sheep and cattle. He was one of the founders of the cheese industry in this section, and devoted much attention to the pro-. duction of fine cheese and butter. His dairy was one of the first that was successfully op- erated in this neighborhood. His first r wife died after the birth of 12 children, and Mr. Beardsley was married (second) to Mary Smith. The children were all born to the first union and. were as follows: Chauncy, deceased; Daniel, deceased; Mary, deceased; Birdsey; Mary (2) ; Almus; Frederick, deceased; Louis, deceased; Kezelia; Keturah, deceased; Philo A.; and a babe, deceased. Mr. Beardsley was left a widower a second time. He lived until an aged man. Almus Beardsley was reared on the home. farm and had but few educational opportunities, attending an old stone school-house in the neighborhood for a short time. The study of his grammar book for a half day convinced him that he liked better to drive horses than to attend school. There was plenty of work to 784 - HISTORY OF MAHONING COUNTY do on the home farm and there was a great abundance of everything for material comfort and Mr. Beardsley made no hard effort to save his money before he was 25 years old. Wages were not very high in those days and he has sheared sheep for three cents a head. When he was about 21 years of age he had his first experience away from home. An Irish drover wished his assistance to drive sheep from Canfield township to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The outward trip took considerable time and the walking was not always good, but the drovers delivered the sheep safely and on their return journey made the trip from Harrisburg to Pittsburg, in five days. Mr. Beardsley was paid at the rate of $1 for every 40 miles. After his marriage, in 1853, Mr. Beardsley rented the old home farm from his father for 11 years, although he already owned 27 acres which he had purchased from Mr. 'Wadsworth and to which he kept adding as opportunity offered. His residence tract of 40 acres he subsequently bought of J. L. Caldwell, and, at the time of purchase, there stood an old brick house on the place. This residence did not agree with Mr. Beardsley's ideas of improvement and he tore it down and in place erected his handsome eight-room brick home which is both comfortable and attractive, and he also has added large barns and other necessary buildings to provide for both his agricultural operations and his dairying. Be has spent many hundreds of dollars in making these admirable improvements. He has two silos, has put. stone foundations under his buildings and has done a large amount of tiling. Although he has been a very successful farmer, e has made the most of his ample fortune in cattle and has done especially well with sheep. For the past 15 years he has been associated with his son in a retail dairy business, the milk, cream and butter from the Dean Hill Dairy Farm commanding a high price at Youngstown. Mr. Beardsley has never lost his youthful interest in horses, and for years has made a specialty of raising Shetland ponies which are disposed of all over the country. On September 26, 1854. Mr. Beardsley was married to Mary P. Dean, who is a daughter of Hiram and Ruby (Mason) Dean, and they have had the following children: Dock, who died at the age of two years; Frederick, who died aged two years; Ruby, deceased, who was the wife of Ewing Gault, residing in Jackson township ; Sarah, who married Willis Wilson, who is a mail carrier at Canfield, has three children, Wilbur, Earl and Pearl ; Ensign, residing in Green township, married Flora Stewart, and they have four children, Daniel, Ruby, Noble and Almus ; and Hiram. who is associated with his father in the management and operation of the Dean Hill Dairy Farm. Mr. Beardsley and family belong to the Christian Church, in which he is a deacon. In politics, he is identified with the Republican party, and on its ticket has been elected road supervisor, in which office he served with efficiency. He is a member of the Grange at Canfield. HIRAM JOHN BEARDSLEY, township trustee of Canfield township and manager of the Dean Hill Dairy Farm, was born in Canfield township, Mahoning County, Ohio, August 3, 1878. After completing a preparatory course at the Canfield Union School, he attended the Northeastern Ohio Normal University at Canfield, and was graduated in the scientific course in 1897. He has lived on the home farm all his life and given intelligent attention to the management of its varied interests. The Dean Hill Dairy Farm is known all over this section and its fancy creamery butter finds ready sale„ the output being over 10,000 pounds annually. There is a record showing that 4,368 cows were milked here in four months. The dairy now has a fine herd of choice cows and on the farm there are some 70 head of cattle and 6o head of sheep. The farm raises and sells Jersey cattle. Berkshire hogs, Shetland ponies and Shropshire sheep. Hiram Jelin Beardslev is agent for the Cleveland Dryer Company's fertilizers and the Perfection Spring Lock Wire Fencing. On June 18. 1903. Mr. Beardsley was married to Ellen Zieger. who is a daughter of AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 789 John and Clara (Martin) Zieger, and they have one son, Ward Dean. Politically, Mr. Beardsley, like his father, is a Republican, and was first elected township trustee in 1900, and was re-elected in 1905. He is a member of the Canfield Grange. BENJAMIN PITNEY BALDWIN, residing on a tract of 15o acres in the northeastern part of Milton township, was born in Milton township, Mahoning County, Ohio, within sight of his present farm, in 1842, and is a son of Benjamin Pitney and Martha (Polly) Baldwin, and a grandson of Caleb and Elizabeth Baldwin. Caleb Baldwin was born in New Jersey, and was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. He was an early settler in Mahoning County and was one of the first justices of the peace at Youngstown. Benjamin P. Baldwin, father of Benjamin Pitney, was born in Ohio and was trained in the State militia, but never participated in military service. He was one of the first settlers of Milton township, and bought the old John Moore farm of 15o acres, which he improved and lived on until his death, at which time he was the possessor of 45o acres of land. He was the father of 12 children, of whom three sons and one daughter survive. Benjamin P. Baldwin, the subject of this sketch, has lived in Milton township all his life. At the time of the outbreak of the Civil War, he was a member of the Ohio National Guards and twice enlisted in companies organized for active service, and twice was mustered in, but each time was sent home on account of disability. He has devoted himself to agricultural pursuits. In 1865 Mr. Baldwin was married to Lucy Shivley, a native of Ohio, and a daughter of Abraham and Susan Shivley. Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin have six children, namely : Frank S., residing in Arizona ; Alice M., who is teaching school at Warren, Ohio; Marta L. (Mrs. Foulk), residing at Warren, Ohio; Linus R., a resident of Cleveland, Ohio; Julia L. Bernice, who is teaching school in Chicago; and Ruth, who resides with her parents. Mr. Baldwin is a Republican. For the last 15 years he has been a notary public and was the first justice of the peace appointed in Milton township. Fraternally, he is a member of Lodge No. 462, F. & A. M., at Newton Falls. JESSE CUNNINGHAM, manager of the Cunningham Furniture & Undertaking Company, of Lowellville, was born February 17, 1872, near Haselton, Coitsville township, Mahoning County, Ohio, and is a son of Arthur Murray and Ellen (Bentley) Cunningham. Arthur M. Cunningham, who is now living in retirement, after a very active life at his various trades, having, been carpenter, wagonmaker, blacksmith, and patternmaker, is the father of twelve children, all of whom are still living. His wife, who in maidenhood was Ellen Bentley, passed out of this life in April, 189o. Their children were John, Lois, Jesse, Lucy, Charlotte, Clarence, William H., Ellen, Frank, Blanche, Arthur M., and Marietta. Jesse Cunningham lived in Coitsville township until 18 years of age. He obtained his education in the River school and later attended the High School at Coitsville Center for one year. He learned the carpenter's trade with his father and worked at it after his mother's death at Freedom, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, for several months. He then entered the employ of the Craig Manufacturing Company, casket manufacturers, now known as the Freedom Casket Company. He remained in the employ of this company for six years and was advanced to the position of foreman of the factory. Coming to Lowellville in 1896, he engaged in the furniture business in a small building on the lot now occupied by the John Frech building. He subsequently moved into the building where An- 790 - HISTORY OF MAHONING COUNTY drew Kroeck is now located and while there formed a partnership with A. A. Headland. which continued for one year. He then bought out Mr. Headland's interest in the business and continued to manage it alone for two years. He then entered into a partnership with D. A. Davidson. which lasted until the fall of 1904, when a stock company was organized, and Mr. Davidson's interest in the concern was bought. In 1903 Mr. Cunningham and his partner, Mr. Davidson. purchased the old Watson homestead, and after moving the building, erected the large three-story building (32x Too feet) where Mr. Cunningham is now located, and where he carries on an extensive furniture business. The undertaking establishment is located on Wood street, the property having been purchased in 1901. Besides his other business interests Mr. Cunningham is also a director of the Lcwellville Savings and Banking Company. June 13, 1894, Mr. Cunningham was married in Belleview, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, to Mary E. Groah. He and his wife have two children : Jesse Lawrence, who was born May 3, 1895; and Virginia Marie, who was born October 7, 1898. Mr. Cunningham is a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge and is past chancellor of Lowellville. Lodge No. 537. He belongs to the Protective Home Circle, of which he is past president, and also the present president, and has been a delegate at the last three state meetings of the order, which occur every two years. He is a member of Eureka Home, Home Guards of America, of Lowellville, of which he is past chancellor and present counselor. Mr. Cunningham takes an active interest in all affairs which tend toward the advancement of Lowellville. He has been a member of the school board for the past eight years, and was chiefly instrumental in erecting the new school building which was completed in 1905 at the cost of between $35,000 and $40,000. He was a member of the committee of three who installed the electric light plant of Lowellville. His portrait may be seen on an adjoining page, a view of his store being also published. JACOB W. RUPPERT, who has been identified with the mercantile interests of New Springfield since 1887. is numbered with the reliable, publicfspirited and valuable citizens of this place, and he is also an honored surviyor of the great Civil War. Mr. Rupert was born August 13, 1840, in Beayer township. Mahoning County, Ohio, and is a son of Benjamin and Catherine (Wonsetler) Ruppert. Benjamin Ruppert, father of Jacob W.. was also born in Beaver township and was a son of Jacob Ruppert, who came from Lancaster, Pennsylyania, and settled first just north of North Lima, removing from there to a farm of 200 acres, northeast of Canfield, on which he lived for the rest of his life. Benjamin Ruppert married Catherine Wonsetler, who was a daughter of Jacob Wonsetler, of Youngstown township, a member of one of the oldest families in the county. They had eight children, namely : Jacob W., whose name appears at the head of this sketch; Samuel, residing near Canfield, who served in the Civil War; Susanna, now deceased; Salinda, who married Charles Fiefield, residing at Youngstown ; David, residing in Indiana: Isaiah, also a resident of that State; Elizabeth. who married John Bensing, residing at Roanoke, Indiana; and Louisa, who died in infancy. Jacob W. Ruppert was reared in Beaver township and attended school there and at Steamtown, in Boardman township. His people owned a small farm, the old Whittenberg place, near Woodworth. Before the Civil War opened, Mr. Ruppert worked in his home neighborhood, mainly on the farm of Henry Beard, and also followed the carpenter trade. On August 13, 1862, Mr. Ruppert took upon himself heavy responsibilities, enlisting in the Federal army, in Company A, I 25th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, at North Lima, and was honorably discharged from the service, June 2, 1865. During a part of this long period he served under General Thomas in the Army of the Tennessee. He participated in the battle of Franklin, in the daily skirmishes before and around Chattanooga, AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 791 and at the battle of Chickamauga he was captured and held by the enemy for 36 hours, and also wounded severely in the hand. Although this injured member was bleeding profusely, not having been cared for, Mr. Rupert kept on the alert and when he found the sentry sleeping at his post, he quietly rolled out of camp and thus escaped. At Overton Hills, Tennessee, he subsequently was wounded in the hip and his injuries sent him to hospitals at Nashville and Louisville. and later were the cause of his discharge from the service. Formerly Mr. Ruppert was a member of Tod Post, Grand Army of the Republic, at Youngstown, but now keeps up only his connection with Encampment No. 3, Union Veteran League, at Youngstown. Upon his return to Beaver township, Mr. Ruppert had a long and wearying period of convalescence. He had been too badly injured to permit him to undertake any hard labor, but after he had gradually regained his health, he opened a store at Coal Mines, which he continued to operate for the next 14 years. In 1887 he came tc New Springfield and for five years conducted a store on the Square, and then came to his present site, where he built his store building and purchased his residence. In addition to the usual commodities carried in a first-class grocery, Mr. Ruppert handles flour and tobacco, carries a stock of jewelry and seyeral other outside lines to oblige his patrons. In December, 1865, Mr. Ruppert was married to Susan Rothgeb, who was born in Beaver township, on the farm now occupied by George Rothgeb, and is a daughter of Raphael and Frances (Shank) Rothgeb, the latter of whom resides with her daughter, and is a venerable lady of 87 years. Mr. and Mrs. Ruppert have had the following children,: Della, who married Francis Paulin, resides in Green township, and they have three sons, Seth. Ralph and Earl; Lefaire, who died in the spring of 1906, married Jonathan Haller, residing at Coal Banks, in Springfield township, and left two children. Myrle and Maite; Clark, residing at New Springfield, married Alice Wetzel. and they have three children, Bessie, Edith and Oscar; May, who married Josiah Hick, a merchant at East Palestine, has one child, Kenneth; and Bertha, residing at home. Mr. Ruppert and family are members of the English Lutheran Church at New Springfield. In politics, he is a Republican. HON. RANDALL MONTGOMERY, who, as general manager, is con- nected with a number of important business enterprises at Youngstown, Ohio, was born on Federal street, Youngstown, in 1851, and has been a citizen of prominence here for many years, serving as mayor from 1888 until 1892, and for four years as member of the Legislature from Ma-honing County. After completing the public school course at Youngstown, Mr. Montgomery worked for some four years in the grocery store of A. J. Morgan, and was then in the hardware line with Fowler, Stambaugh & Company. Later he embarked in a plumbing business under the firm name of Montgomery, Thompson & Company, which was the foundation of the immense business of Stambaugh, Thompson & Company. Mr. Montgomery was in the plumbing business for nine years, but prior to this he had worked several years in the oil fields. He was elected mayor of Youngstown while in the plumbing business, from which he then retired. After completing a very popular administration as mayor, Mr. Montgomery was then elected to the State Legislature and served with distinction, for four years. Subsequently he was appointed city commissioner and on the death of Mr. Holmes, he became general manager of the Youngstown Consolidated Gas and Electric Company, the Youngstown & Sharon Street Railway, the Valley Street Railway, the Sharon & New Castle Street Railway, the Wheatland Street Railway, the Shenango Valley Electric Light Company, and the Sharon Gas & Water Company. Mr. Montgomery is also a member of the board of directors of the Chamber of Com- 792 - HISTORY OF MAHONING COUNTY merce and is a trustee and president of the Youngstown Hospital Association. Fraternally he is an Elk, a Knight of Pythias. an Odd Fellow and a 32nd degree Mason. JOHN D. MORRISON, one of New Springfield's leading business men who, since June 18, 1897, has been manager of the C. Y. Shearer general store at this point, and since June I, 1905, has also been manager of the Springfield Butter Manufacturing Company, of which he is a director, is a native of Columbiana County, Ohio, having been born in Unity township. March 20. 1872. His parents were John and Lucinda ( Reesh) Morrison. Until he was 15 years of age, John D. Morrison remained on the home place, obtaining his education in the local schools. When he came to New Springfield he worked for his uncle, Andrew Reesh, in his basket factory, remaining with him until his marriage, when he removed to Columbiana and followed the butchering business there for three years. In the meantime, his father-in-law, Samuel J. Shearer, urged him to come to New Springfield and become the manager of the C. Y. Shearer general store, Mrs. Shearer having been appointed postmistress by the late President McKinley. 'July 27, 1897. He disposed of his meat business at Columbiana, to Charles Geiger, and then came to New Springfield, being appointed assistant postmaster. His business interests have been increased since locating here and through his public spirit and good citizenship, he has become one of the leading men of the town. On January 1, 1892. Mr. Morrison was married to Edna I. Shearer, who was born March 31, 1875, at New Springfield and is a daughter of Samuel J. and Caroline Y. (Zeigler) Shearer. Mr. and Mrs. Morrison have two sons: Burdell S., who was born June i8. 1893; and Trail E., who was born September 6. 1899. The family belongs to the Evangelical Church Association. Politically Mr. Morrison is affiliated with the Republican party. He is a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity. belonging to Allen Lodge, No. 276, F. & A. M., Columbiana ; Salem Chapter, No. 94, R. A. M.: Omega Council, No. 44, R. & S. M.: and Salem Commanderv, No. 42, K. T. Formerly he was in active connection with h the Junior Order of American Mechanics. JAMES ALLAN, one of Poland township's most substantial agriculturists and highly respected citizens, who resides on a fine farm of 139 acres located in section 28, was born on a farm in Scotland, Noyember 5, 1849, and is a on of John and Margaret (Duncan) Allan, who were prosperous farmers of that country. James Allan was reared on his father's farm, and at maturity he married Jennie Ferguson, a daughter of Peter and Margaret (Doick) Ferguson. after which Ile engaged in farming in his native country until 1882, when he brought his family to America and settled at Struthers, Ohio. He soon found employment in the agricultural regions and spent the first seven years in Mahoning County, working for Walker Kennedy, after which he worked an adjoining farm belonging to Mrs. Goodhue, for two years on shares. He next located on the James Pence farm in Poland Center, for eight years. after which he took charge of a farm in Boardman township, for Mrs. Samuel Hines. This farm was about one mile west of Poland and was in a very poor condition, yielding a very small crop the first year, but through his excellent management it was placed in a good state of cultivation. and he remained there for eight years. In 1903, Mr. Allan purchased his present farm from James McCollough, which was originally the old Hugh Dobbins farm. Mr. and Mrs. Allan have six children, three of whom were born in Scotland, and three in this country John ; Jeanette, who married Alfred Flowers of Poland township, has two children. Burt and Marjory ; Maggie, who lives at home: James, Jr. ; Rachel. who AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 793 lives at home; and Peter, who is a student in the Poland Union School. Mr. Allan's two sons, John and James. make a specialty of raising Shropshire sheep. Mr. Allan is a member of the U. P. Church at Struthers. THOMAS MEAD, a prominent and highly esteemed resident of Goshen township, who engages in general farming on his well cultivated estate of 50 acres, located in section 14, was born March 15, 1844, in Goshen township, Mahoning County, Ohio. His parents were John and Caroline (Wright) Mead. John Mead, father of Thomas. was born in England and was a son of John Mead, who came from England to America, when his son John was about 15 years of age. Grandfather Mead brought his family to Goshen township, in what is now Mahoning County, settling in the woods, which was then but the primeval forest. inhabited by wild animals. There John Mead the second grew to manhood and subsequently married the daughter of another old settler, Joseph Wright, who was one of the early treasurers of Goshen township. Thomas Mead grew to man's estate on the homestead farm and as opportunity presented itself, through boyhood and youth, attended the district schools. For almost a quarter of a century he followed the threshing business, owning a complete outfit for the same, and in filling threshing contracts, worked through Mahoning, Portage and Columbiana counties. Since 1903, however, he has confined his attention to general farming. His property is carefully managed and his improvements excellent. On December 6, 1866, Mr. Mead was married to Elizabeth S. Davis, who was born in Goshen township. January 10, 1848, and is a daughter of Samuel and Sarah A. (Silvers) Davis. the former of whom was born at Salem and the bitter in New Jersey. They resided for many years in Goshen township. The maternal grandfather of Mrs. Mead. Adna Silvers, was an early settler in Berlin township, Mahoning County. Mr. and Mrs. Mead have had three children, the one survivor being, Emma C., who married Elmer K. Minser. Mr. and Mrs. Minser have two children, Earl H. and Edna M. Politically Mr. Mead is a Republican and he has been active in township affairs, serving three terms as trustee of Goshen township. Both he and wife belong to Goshen Grange, Patrons of Husbandry and take an interest in the matters for which this organization was formed. They take pleasure in entertaining their friends at their hospitable home and their presence is always welcomed in social circles. CHASE T. TRUESDALE, of Youngstown, and a business man of long, standing, was born in 1855, at Austintown, Mahoning County, Ohio. He is a son of the late John R. Truesdale, who was one of the pioneers of Mahoning County, which he served two terms as treasurer. In 1858 he was elected infirmary director. He was a man of prominence in this locality all his active life. He married Mary Thomson, who was born in this. county in 1822. Chase T. Truesdale resided at Austintown until 1868, when his father was elected county treasurer and removal was made to Canfield, which was then the county seat. The family lived there during his term as county treasurer and then located at Austintown. In 188o Mr. Truesdale came to Youngstown and entered the employ of Homer Baldwin at the city mills, where he has continued ever since. Mr. Truesdale has always been a zealous Republican. He was elected in Two a member of the city council from the 4th Ward, was re-elected in 1902, and in 1903, when the new code went into effect, he was elected one of the three councilmen at large, for the whole city. He was elected county treasurer at the fall election of 1906. In every way he is. qualified for the office and he enjoys the confidence of both parties as an honorable, upright and able man. 794 - HISTORY OF MAHONING COUNTY In 1883, Mr. Truesdale was married to Maria Wooldridge, of Youngstown, and they have one daughter, Bessie. Mr. Truesdale and family belong to Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church and he belongs to the official board. He is an active member of the Foraker club of this city. SAMUEL J. SHEARER, formerly a prominent citizen of New Springfield, who was identified with its business interests and public affairs, was born in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, in 1836, and died at New Springfield, Ohio, June 18, 1897. Mr. Shearer was born on a farm and remained at home until he was 18 years of age. His was not a nature to be satisfied with the quiet of an agricultural life, and in seeking adventure, he found it in accompanying a Government expedition to Utah, guarding military stores. He welcomed the dangers from Indians and the wild character of the country, having a personal bravery that was later shown when he faced almost certain death on many a battlefield during the Civil War. Time and circumstances landed him in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, and at the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted in Battery G, First West Virginia Light Artillery, with the rank of sergeant. In the spring of 1862 he won promotion as a second lieutenant. He is described as one of the nervy men of his regiment, exciting the admiration of his comrades as he controlled a spirited black horse that none of the others dared to ride. Fear of any kind was unknown to him, but good fortune attended him in his reckless exposure to danger and he survived to return from the war unharmed. He participated in these spirited engagements : Camp Allegheny, December 13, 1861 ; McDowell, May 8, 1862; Cross Keys, June 8, 1862; Rappahannock Station, August 22, 1862 ; Kelly's Ford, August 22, 1862 ; Waterloo Bridge, August 24, 1862; Bull Run, August 28 and 29, 1862; Beverly, July 2, 1863; Rocky Gap. August 26, 1863; and Droop Mountain, November 5 and 6, 1863. In 1867 Mr. Shearer was married to Caroline Zeigler. of Harmony, Butler County, Pennsylvania, and for one year he carried on a distilling business at New Castle. Soon after coming to New Springfield, he engaged in a dry goods and grocery business, the same which has been conducted under the firm name of C. Y. Shearer for many years, Mrs. Shearer being its proprietor. Mr. Shearer had been a very active Republican and was a popular citizen with all classes. He died just as he was about to be appointed postmaster at New Springfield, and out of respect to him, combined with the fact that Mrs. Shearer was an unusually capable business woman, she was appointed postmistress. She appointed her son-in-law, John D. Morrison, as her assistant. Mr. Shearer left a good farm of 66 acres, situated in Springfield township. Mr. and Mrs. Shearer had five children, namely : Mrs. Mary Sitler, residing at Columbiana ; Wesley, residing at Youngstown; Edna I., who married John D. Morrison ; and Maud and Margaret. both residing with their mother. Mr. Shearer was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, and during his active years took pleasure in attending the meetings of his post, recalling, with his comrades, the achievements and heroism of those present and of those who had passed away.J JAMES E. VOGAN, M. D.. phyician and surgeon at Lowellville, where he has been engaged in practice for the past sixteen years, was born May 22, 1861. in Worth township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, and is a son of 'William P. and Keziah ( Trevitt) Vogan. William P. Vogan. father of Dr. Vogan, was born in Lawrence County. Pennsylyania. In 1835. a son of Jonathan and Julia ( Emery) Vogan, and died in Butler County, Pennsylvania. February 22, 1878. He endured a long service in the Federal army during the AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 795 Civil War. being a member of the famous "walking regiment," the 78t11 Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and until the close of his life suffered from the effects of the hardships then entailed. In 1859 he married Keziah Treyitt, who had accompanied her parents, Rev. John and Emma (Bevan) Trevitt, of Birmingham. England, to America, in her childhood. Rey. John Trevitt served the South Pittsburg Baptist Church, the Zion Baptist. Church of Butler County. Pennsylvania, and later the Baptist Church at North Sewickly, Pennsylvania. In 1866, Mrs. Trevitt died and subsequently Mr. Trevitt removed to Lee County, Iowa, where he died in 1872. The children born to William P. Vogan and wife were: James E., John W., Herbert H., Ulysses G., Mary Emma, Eva and Anna. James E. Vogan attended the common schools of Worth township and as he was the eldest of the family and his father's health had been impaired through his army service, his assistance was required on the home farm during his boyhood and early youth, where he remained until 1883. He then worked for a time in the lumber regions and thus provided for a course in the Edinboro State Normal School, where he graduated in 1887, and for a subsequent successful period of teaching. In September, 1889, he entered the Western Pennsylvania Medical College, where he was graduated March 26, 1891. taking high honors. He located at Lowellville, Ohio, practicing for three months in partnership with Dr. R. H. Montgomery, since which time he has been alone. Dr. Vogan is a man well qualified in eyery way for work in the professien he chose. He has well equipped offices, keeps abreast of the times in his knowledge of the most recent discoveries of medical science. and has secured a firm position in the confidence of the people and the regard of his fellow practitioners. He enjoys membership in all the leading medical organizations of state and county, and is also a member of the staff of the Mahoning Valley Hospital of Youngstown. On March 28. T891, Dr. Vogan was married to Ella Belle Boyer, who was born in Bethel township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, August 4, 1869, a daughter of Peter B. and Matilda (Phillips) Boyer. Dr. and Mrs. Vogan have two children: Hilda E., born May 6, 1893, and James Herbert, born October 16, 1895. Politically Dr. Vogan is independent, but his profession claims his time to such an extent that he has never considered himself an active politician, although he served two years as mayor of Lowellville, from 1900 to 1902. He has always been interested in the general welfare of Lowellville, and willingly exerts his influence to advance public measures which promise benefit to all concerned. He belongs to Western Star Lodge, No. 21, F. & A. M., Youngstown, to Lowellville Lodge, No. 537, Knights of Pythias, and in May, 1892, had the honor of being the latter organization's first representative to the Grand Lodge at Columbus. With his wife he belongs to the Disciple Church of Lowe THE CANFIELD LUMBER COMPANY, one of the large industries of Canfield, with a plant that covers three and one-quarter acres of land, deals in shingles, doors, sashes, siding and flooring, and is conveniently located near the Erie Railroad tracks, a situation which affords excellent transportation facilities. The business was founded by William T. Gee, Strock and Brobst, under the name of the Canfield Lumber Company. The plant is now owned by Orlando Overhultzer and H. L. Weikert. In the spring of 1904, Orlando Overhultzer entered the then existing firm by buying the interest of William J. Gee, and later, H. L. Weikert bought the interests of the other partners and conducted the business alone until March 19, 1906, when Mr. Overhultzer again became a partner. Both men are experienced in the lumber line, Mr. Overhultzer being a practical carpenter and contractor, while Mr. Weikert formerly ran a 796 - HISTORY OF MAHONING COUNTY portable sawmill in Mahoning County. They are substantial citizens and property owners at Canfield. The firm gives employment to 10 skilled workmen and keep three teams busy, and they buy timber all over the country but confine delivery mainly to Mahoning County. Orlando Overhultzer was born in Beaver township, Mahoning County, Ohio, June 28, 1862, and almost from boyhood started out to make his own way in the world. He went to school at East Lewistown and then learned the carpenter trade and from that went into contracting, and in the course of a few years had built up a profitable business. He has erected some very fine buildings all through this section and their substantial character reflects credit upon his integrity as a business man. He came first to Canfield in 1885, but did not locate permanently until later. In the spring of 1904 he became interested in the Canfield Lumber Company as indicated above, and on account of being an experienced mechanic, he has charge of the works, while Mr. Weikert has charge of the office. On March 3, 1889, Mr. Overhultzer was. married to Saloma Rothgeb, and they have three children : Grace, Laura and Alice. The family home is a comfortable residence on Lisbon street, Canfield. Harvey L. Weikert was born in Green township, Mahoning County, Ohio, and is a son of Josiah and Elsie (Walter) Weikert, the latter of whom was born at Washingtonville, Ohio. The Weikert family settled at a yery early day in Mahoning County, Peter Weikert, the great-grandfather of Harvey L., coming with Mr. Carr, from Pennsylvania, when this land was first opened for settlement, and he selected and entered section 27, Green township, which was then a great wilderness. He returned to Pennsylvania and sent out his sons to inhabit the land, giving each a quarter section, John, grandfather of Harvey L., being the first to come. John Weikert improved his land and then married Mary Sheets, and they reared six children, the survivors being Josiah and Mary, the latter of whom married William B. Roller. The parents of Mr. Weikert have had the following children : Harvey, who was born October 13, 1869; Oscar and Austa, twins, the former of whom is deceased, and the latter is the wife of R. R. Zimmerman; and Letta. Harvey L. Weikert was married November 2, 1893, to Elizabeth Huffman and they have two children : Ruth and Hubert. Mr. Weikert has an elegant home in course of construction on Court street, Canfield. JONATHAN ALLEN KLINE, owner of Grass Land Stock Farm, which includes 368 acres of beautiful land situated in Canfield township, about three miles south of the village of that name, was born on his present farm, March 8, 1861, and is the only child of Peter and Hannah (Beard) Kline. The Kline family is one of the oldest in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, and belongs to that large class of worthy people known as the Pennsylvania Dutch. The family ancestry is easily traced as far back as the great-great-grandfather, George Kline, who was probably born in Germany and most likely founded his line in Northumberland County, Pennsylyania, where many wealthy and prominent people bear the name. Abraham Kline, the great-grandfather of Jonathan Allen Kline, and a son of George, was born in Pennsylvania, where he was first married, and with his young family came to Ohio, being one of the very first settlers at Youngstown, buying a large amount of land, which was then cheap. He owned the site of the present fine McKelvey business block which now stands on Federal street. His farm was well stocked and was located at the mouth of Mill Creek, from which he used to drive his stock over the mountains to eastern markets. His success as a stock-raiser was far ahead of that of his neighbors. On one of his trips to the East, he bought a thorough-bred horse, the first introduced into the county, and after his death it was purchased by General Wadsworth, of Canfield, for $996, a remarkable AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS - 799 price for the time. He was twice married and reared a large family by his first union. Jonathan Kline, son of Abraham, and grandfather of his namesake, Jonathan Allen, was reared by his father to understand the management of stock and when he was 18 years of age, Abraham Kline bought the present farm for his son. It was then still forest-land when Jonathan settled on it, building a snug little log house, to which he soon brought a wife. Jonathan Kline and wife lived on this place all their lives, where he died aged 76 years and she died aged 93 years. He was well acquainted with all the old settled families of the county and often delighted to tell his grandson of the merry pranks played by himself and his schoolmate, the late Governor David Tod, in their boyhood. He married Elizabeth Amer, who was born near Ellsworth, Mahoning County, and they had four children, namely : Solomon, Gabriel, Peter and Heman. Peter Kline was born on the home farm in Canfield township, and he fell heir to this property when his father died. He completed its clearing and continued to carry on stock-raising as his main industry. He married Hannah Beard, who was born in Springfield township, Mahoning County, and died August 7, 1901. She was a daughter of Jacob Beard, an old settler. Peter Kline died August 20, 1897, aged 65 years. Jonathan Allen Kline attended the union school at Canfield, and later, in order to secure experience, he worked for 10 months in the Union Stockyards, at Chicago. He carries on general farming and deals largely in cattle, horses and sheep, wintering many head. He inherited a part of his land from his father and purchased the rest from his uncles, and now owns the original farm of his grandfather. Mr. Kline was married March 17, 1887, to Maude M. Canfield, who is a daughter of Judson W. Canfield, whose great-grandfather laid out Canfield, being a member of the Connecticut Land Company. Mr. and Mrs. Kline have two children, Marjorie and Dorothy. Politically, Mr. Kline is a Democrat. - 41 - Formerly he was township trustee, but when he visited Chicago, he resigned the office. JOHN FRECH, proprietor of the John Frech Meat and Produce Market, and a large stockholder in and vice-president of the Lowellville Savings and Banking Company, at Lowellville, is one of the most energetic business men of the place, and occupies a position which he has earned in the past twenty years, entirely through his own efforts. Mr. Frech was born in Wittenberg, Germany, December 12, 1869. His parents, John and Mary (Geiger) Frech, were small farmers in Wittenberg, and his boyhood was spent in going to school and assisting his father. When he was 15 years old, the death of his mother broke up the home circle, and as forcible enlistment in the army was imminent in a few years, he decided. to leave his native land and emigrate to America. He was not very well prepared for such a journey, as he subsequently landed in the port of New York with the sum of $4.75 as his sole capital. He possessed, however, an honest face and a manner that attracted a worthy Lutheran missionary preacher in New York, who provided for his immediate necessities and then secured him a ticket for Youngstown, Ohio. Again Mr. Frech was fortunate, for he found work on the farm of C. H. Andrews, with whom he remained for more than a year, and when he left it, it was with feelings of the greatest esteem and admiration for this kind and just employer. Mr. Frech then went to Cleveland and entered the meat shop of William Bohn, on Professor street, to learn the trade. His wages were $15 per month, with board and lodging, while his duties required him to work in the meat market during most of the week and tend a meat stall in the old Cleveland market house, on Ontario street, on Saturdays. After two years in Cleveland, Mr. Frech went back to Mahoning County and started to work in the meat market of Frank Leish, in Lowellville, where he re-