OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 275 Mr. Cook now makes his home with his grandson, Amos Cook. Amos Cook was married in 1885 to Hattie Heintzelman, and they have two children: Carrie Elva and Nicholas. Another grandchild, Tilly, sister of Amos Cook, resides with them. These two, together with a sister, Mrs. Rev. Besel, of Girard, Ohio, are the children of Nicholas Cook, Jr., deceased. The latter was born in 1829, was married in 1857 to Sarah Hood, and died April 8, 1886. Mrs. Sarah Cook was born in 1829 and died in 1882. George Cook, the only child of our subject who is now living, married Maggie Mathay. They have three children: Willie, Eva and Bertha. George Cook owns 172 acres of land in this township, upon which he resides. Nicholas Cook at one time owned 300 acres of land here, but has disposed of some of it and now has only 214 acres. Amos Cook owns 104 acres, and his sister Tilly has fifty-seven acres. The Cooks affiliate with the Democratic party. JOHN STEWART, of Bazetta township, Trumbull county, Ohio, was born at Paisley, Scotland, May 12, 1837. His parents, James and Mary (Anderson) Stewart, were natives of Scotland and Ireland respectively. His mother, however, was reared in Scotland. When John Stewart was a babe in arms his parents emigrated to the United States, and, after remaining a short time in Philadelphia, they came to Lordstown, Trumbull county, Ohio. Not long afterward the senior Mr. Stewart bought a tract of land in Warren township, north of Warren, upon which he lived for twenty years. From there he came to Champion township, this county, and here he spent the closing years of his life and here died. He and his wife had a family of ten children, namely : Rebecca, John, James, Jr., William, Martha, Mary Ann, Charles, (who died at the age of thirteen years,) Margaret, Barbara and Warren. James Stewart, Jr., was killed in the Battle of the Wilderness, and Willian Stewart died in Illinois, that same year. John Stewart was reared on his father's farm and, being the oldest son in the family, was early in life inured to hard work. His educational advantages were limited to the district schools. When he was seventeen he went to northwestern Illinois, and spent two years there and in Iowa and Wisconsin, during this time being employed in the lumber camps. Upon his return to Trumbull county, Ohio, he spent some time in Lordstown, from there coming to Champion township. In February, 1874, he settled on his present farm in Bazetta township, a tract of land comprising 145 acres, all well improved. He also owns a fifty-acre farm, nicely improved in Champion township. Mr. Stewart was married in Bazetta township, at the age of twenty-one, to Miss Mary Mesmir, a native of this neighborhood. Her father, George Mesmir, born in Lehigh county, Pennsylvania, in 1810, came to Ohio in 1830, and in 1835 was married to Salome Snyder, whose birth occurred in Lehigh county, in 1816. Mrs. Mesmir died in 1880, and Mr. Mesmir now makes his home with his daughter Mary. He has five children living, Mary, Sarah, Angeline, George and Elizabeth. Two of his children died in infancy. Mr. and Mr. Stewart have three children: Mary, wife of Frank Royal, of Champion township, this county, has one son, George; William James, a member of the home circle; and George who married Minnie 276 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY Kincaid, has one son, John Stewart, Jr. Our subject and his wife lost their second born in infancy. Politically, Mr. Stewart is a Republican. He is a man of strict integrity and good business qualifications, and is ranked with the leading men of his township. THOMAS S. KNOX is ranked with the leading and prominent citizens of Bazetta township, Trumbull county, Ohio. A brief sketch of his life is herewith presented. Thomas S. Knox was born in Dauphin county, Pennsylvania, November 15, 1815. Hugh Knox, his father, a native of the north of Ireland, came to the United States when a boy, and in this country he was reared and was married to Martha Shellenbarger, a native of Germany, who emigrated to Dauphin county, Pennsylvania, when quite young. Hugh Knox died in 1821, leaving a widow and eight children, five sons and three daughters. Only two of this number survive, Thomas S. and his sister, Mrs. Jane Scott, of Youngstown, Ohio. Thomas S. left home when he was eight years old, and from that early age made his own way in the world. After remaining in Youngstown for some time, he went to Springfield, this State. He cast one among the first votes at the time Mahoning county was organized. May 14, 1846, he came to his present location in Bazetta township, it at that time being all covered with heavy timber. Here he built a log cabin, and for some the only door they had was a quilt hung up before the opening in their log house. Subsequently the cabin gave way to a frame house, and in 1871 Mr. Knox built his present commodious residence, which is a two-story frame, 17 x 28 feet, with an L, 17 x 24 feet. It is beautifully located on a natural building site. The two large barns, the well-kept fence-rows, and in fact the general appearance of the farm is one indicative of prosperity. The place comprises 105 acres. Mr. Knox was married November 28, 1838, at Jackson, Ohio, to Sarah Rush, daughter of Daniel and Nancy (Farroh) Rush, the former a native of Washington county, Pennsylvania, and the latter of New Jersey. Her mother died in Jackson, Ohio, and her father passed away in Champion township, Trumbull county. Mr. and Mrs. Knox had three children, viz.: Anna, wife of David Fisk, of Champion, Ohio; Amy, wile of A. E. Chinnock, also of Champion; and J. R., at home. Mrs. Fisk and Mrs. Chinnock are twins. They also lost three children: Harrison, at the age of nineteen years; Mary Eliza Williams, who died at the age of forty, and left three children ; and Robert, November 12, 1864, whose death occurred at the age of twenty years. Mrs. Knox departed this life in November, 1888. J. R. Knox, above referred to, was born and reared on his father's farm. He spent some time in the sawmill business, in company with his brother-in-law, A. E. Chinnock, and since retiring from the mill has devoted his energies to agricultural pursuits on the farm. He has been twice married. At the age of twenty-six, at Youngstown, Ohio, he wedded Miss Elizabeth Haney, who died in November, 1886, leaving one child, Flora S., now in her twelfth year. May 1, 1889, he married Mrs. Adaline Goldner, widow of William Goldner. She was born in Bristol, this county, daughter of Harlow and Permeila (Lovel) Munson, both now deceased. OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 277 Mrs Knox was reared by her grandfather, Randall Munson, one of the early settlers of Trumbull county. He died in 1893, aged ninety-two years. Mrs. Knox is a member of the Disciple Church. Politically, J. R. Knox and his father are both Republicans. IRA READ was born in Tyringham, Massachusetts, February 25, 1790. He was married September 17, 1814, to Mary Smith who was born in Sandisfield, Massachusetts, July 25, 1790. In a snowstorm, June, 1816, they started for Ashtabula county, Ohio, with a large train of ox and horse teams and saddle horses. The father, mother and four sisters of Ira Read; the mother, three brothers and two sisters of Mary Read, with several other families, were of the party. All had exchanged their Massachusetts farms for Ohio land, which they had never seen, but with which as far as known they were entirely satisfied. To Ira Read and wife one son was born in Massachusetts, Albert N., who was carried by his mother on horseback to their new home in the wilderness. The difficulties of the journey are illustrated by the facts that the train camped three nights while the party were repairing the old military road through Denmark, Dorset and adjoining counties. There were but few settlers at that time in Williamsfield, but with their help log cabins were quickly erected for all the families and the work commenced of clearing the land for crops. Of the sisters of Ira Read two, Mrs. North and Mrs. Tuttle, settled in Williamsfield; two, Mrs. Canfield and Mrs. King, in Chardon, Geauga county. Of the brothers and sisters of Mary Read, Daniel, Josiah, Levi and Mrs. Leffingwell, settled in Williamsfield, and Mrs. Allen, in Wayne. All of the families built up for themselves comfortable homes, gave their children good education, fitted them to become, as they did become, prominent and influential citizens. In 1836 Ira Read removed with his family to Mecca, Trumbull county, having bought a large farm in that township, on which he resided until his death, October 21, 1861. He was a man of marked influence in the church and society, liberal in his ideas and thoroughly devoted to the right as he understood it. He was the first in the neighborhood to put up the frame of a building by a "public raising" without the aid of a whisky bottle. Of his children, the eldest, Albert N., born in Massachusetts, as above stated, worked on the farm until near his majority, attending district school in winter. Afterward he studied at an academy at Chardon, Geauga county, and then under a private tutor in Kinsman. He studied medicine under the instructions of Dr. Peter Allen, of Kinsman; received the degree of M. D., from the medical college of Willoughby and from the Philadelphia medical college; practiced in Andover, Ashtabula county, for several years, and then removed to Norwalk, Huron county. Early in the war he was appointed a medical inspector of the United States Sanitary Commission, assigned to duty in the army of the Cumberland. He had the general charge of the commission in that army and received many flattering testimonials from the medical and military officers as to the value and efficiency of his work. He was married, October 8, 1837, to Janette Beman, dauglrter of B. Beman, of Mecca. They had three children. One died 278 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY in infancy, and another, Dr. Ira Beman Read, is practicing medicine in New York city, while the daughter, Amelia, is the wife of a Mr. Newton, a mechanic of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After the death of the mother of his children he married Miss Elizabeth Cook, with whom he is now living. Daniel W., the second son, born September 3, 1817, remained upon the farm. He was married November 12, 1840, to Julia Owens, daughter of Deacon Nathaniel Owens, by whom lie had four children: a son, who died at about twenty years of age; a daughter, Ellen, who married Newton Shaw, of Mecca, and is now living with her family in Iowa; a daughter, Harriet, who married Dr. E. Hitchcock, now of Akron, Ohio, and died, leaving one daughter, now Mrs. Deihl, of New York city; and a daughter, Alice, who married Rolla Smith and is living with her family in Springfield, Missouri. The third, Ira Newton Read, born July 26, 1820, studied medicine in the office of his brother; received the degree of M. D., from the Cleveland Medical College; practiced in Espyville, Pennsylvania, later in Chardon, Geauga county, Ohio, and frem there removed to Chandlerville, Illinois, where he now resides. October 1, 1844, he was married to Lydia Canfield, of Chardon, Ohio, by whom he has had three children: Orin, who died in childhood; Ira, a druggist; and Lucy, the wife of a druggist, Mr. Morse. Matthew C. and Mary C., twins, were born August 21, 1823. Mary C., was married March 6, 1844, to Selby Beman, who died April 10, 1862. She also died, May 29, 1886. They left three children, who are still living: Mrs. Mary Bettiker, residing on the old homestead in Mecca; Mrs. Sophia Bacon, living in Hartford, Trumbull county; and Matthew S. Beman, a contractor and house builder, living with his family in Lincoln, Nebraska. Another daughter, Clara, died October 1, 1887. Matthew C. Read lived upon the home farm until he was about eighteen. Then he prepared for college at Grand River Institute; graduated at Western Reserve College, in 1848, taught school, studied law at Jefferson and was admitted to the bar. He was married to Orissa E. Andrews, of Homer, New York, August 28, 1851. He edited the Family Visitor, at Andover, Ohio, and then commenced the practice of law. At the breaking out of the war he left a lucrative practice to engage in field work as an employe of the United States Sanitary Commission. Shortly after the battle of Pittsburg Landing he was prostrated by a sun-stroke and compelled to return home. Subsequently he rejoined the Army of the Cumberland at Murfreesborough and continued in charge of the works at the front until the occupation of Chattanooga, where he had his headquarters until the close of the war. In addition to his other work at this post, he established a hospital garden of about 150 acres, which furnished a fresh supply of vegetables for all the sick and wounded of the Atlanta campaign. Returning home with health seriously unpaired, he resumed the practice of his profession; but, feeling the need of more outdoor exercise, he accepted a position as one of Dr. Newberry's assistants on the geological survey of the State, and contributed largely to the reports on local geology. Subsequently lie was appointed lecturer on natural history and practical geology in the Western Reserve College, giving a series of lectures to each senior class until near the time of the removal of the college. He has been largely engaged in making special geological investigations of mineral lands in the United States and Can- OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 279 ada, and now divides his time between this work and the practice of law. He has four children: William H., the oldest, is a lawyer living in Toledo, Ohio; Charles P., contractor and builder, lives at Hudson, Ohio; and Mary 0., and Janet A., living at home. Emmaline, the youngest of the Read children, was born May 27, 1827; was married to John J. Grey, August 23, 1848. They are now living in Lenox, Ashtabula county, this State, and have four children: Mrs. Florence Dolbear, of Sheffield, Illinois; Zelma, a successful teacher in Saginaw, Michigan; Mrs. Netta Morrissa, of Dorchester, Nebraska; and Mrs. Edna Ballard, of Chicago, Illinois. The only son, a young man of remarkable promise, just after finishing the preparatory course at college, and when near his majority, was accidentally drowned in Silver lake in Summit county. R. D. BEEBE, one of the well-known farmers of Johnston township, Trumbull county, Ohio, was born in Bazetta township, this county, August 19, 1846, son of Nathan and Amanda (McMillen) Beebe. His father was born in Otsego county, New York, and his mother in Canfield, Mahoning county, Ohio. The latter died when R. D. Beebe was two years old. The father passed away in 1888, aged seventy-nine years. R. D. Beebe was reared on his father's farm, and his education was limited to the public schools of the township. When the Civil war came on, he was one of the brave boys who joined the Union ranks. Ile enlisted in 1862 in the Eighty-seventh Ohio Infantry, and served for four months, being taken prisoner at Harper's Ferry. He enlisted a second time, in 1865, entering the Twenty-first United States Infantry. This regiment was stationed on the frontier, and saw considerable active service. He was honorably discharged, and returned to Ohio in 1868. Soon afterward he moved to Linn county, Iowa, where he remained two years. Then he returned to Ohio and settled down to farming in Johnston township, Trumbull county, where he has since made his home. He owns 108 acres of well-improved farming land, and devotes his attention chiefly to dairying and stock business, also carrying on some general farming. Mr. Beebe was married December 31, 1870, in this county, to Miss Cornelia Day, daughter of Lewis and Cornelia (Root) Day, both now deceased. They have two sons, Elmer Robert and Lewis Nathan. The former is married and settled in Johnston township, and the latter is at home. Mr. Beebe is a charter member of Mecca Post, No. 435, G. A. R., in which he has served as Junior Vice. Politically, he is an ardent Republican. He is honorable and upright in all his dealings, is frank and jovial in his intercourse with his fellow citizens, and is regarded as one of the popular men in the vicinity in which he lives. EDWARD BRINKERHOFF, M. D.—That the medical profession is well represented in the village of Bristol is evinced by the number of skillful and reputable physicians engaged in practice there, among whom Dr. Edward Brinkerhoff occupies a position of prominence and influence, The Doctor was born at Grand View, Illinois, August 16, 1861, a son of Henry and Rhoda Brinkerhoff, natives respectively of Hoboken, New Jersey, and Kentucky. Our 260 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY subject was one of a family of eleven children, three of whom were born of a former marriage, only one of whom is now living, Anna, who married a Mr. Shoptaugh, and now resides at Grand View. The children by the second marriage were as follows: Willis, who resides in Redmon, Illinois; Albert, a resident of the same town; George, who resides at Dudley; John, who is also a resident of Dudley; our subject; Henry, who resides at Redmon, Illinois; Ephriatn, deceased; and Charles, who resides at Grand View, Illinois. Two other children died in infancy, and the death of the father occurred February 25, 1888, but his wife still survives him, and resides at Grand View, Illinois. Availing himself of the advantages offered by the district schools, our subject laid the foundation of a good education, later attending school at Lebanon, Illinois, and Eureka College, in the same State. After finishing his course in this latter institution of learning, he entered the office of Dr. Rowe, at Dudley, Illinois, a physician of the eclectic school, with whom he remained two years, and then entered the Cincinnati Eclectic Medical College, graduating in June, 1886, having also attended homeopathic lectures at the same time. After receiving his diploma, he removed to Bristolville, and purchasing the practice of Dr. Cercy, of Warren, Trumbull county, Ohio, has since remained here, building up a large and very profitable practice, which extends throughout the entire town and surrounding country. Having passed through the studies prescribed by two schools of medicine, he is enabled to select the remedies of either which are best suited to the requirements of his patients, and is very successful in his cases. Having long made a special study of the diseases of the eye and ear, Dr. Brinkerhoff is well qualified to treat all such cases, and has attained a wide-spread reputation by reason of his success in this direction. His knowledge of surgery is intimate and comprehensive, and his medical library, which is very large, contains some very valuable treatises upon the several subjects in which he is interested. He also is a subscriber to various medical periodicals of the country, and at times writes for the Cincinnati Eclectic Journal and other magazines. Dr. Brinkerhoff was married in August, 1887, to Bertha M. Phelps, a daughter of Elvira Phelps, of Bristol township. By this marriage one child has been born, namely, Bessie Belle, a lovely little one, the pride of her father's heart, her birth. occurring January 24, 1889. Politically, Dr. Brinkerhoff is a Democrat, and steadfastly upholds the principles of that party upon any and all occasions. Social by nature, he has connected himself with the order of Odd Fellows, Mecca Lodge, and is as popular in this association as he is prominent and influential in medical circles. Having built up his practice to its present large proportions in the seven years he has resided in the place, the Doctor is now in the enjoyment of a comfortable income, and possesses the esteem and confidence of a large circle of friends and acquaintances. ARTHUR C. GRAHAM, M. D.—Mesopotamia is fortunate in possessing within its borders, so many reliable and trustworthy physicians, among whom one of the leaders is Arthur C. Graham, who, by reason of his ability, has built up a good practice which is rapidly increasing. Dr. Graham was born February 7, 1867, at Garrettsville, Ohio, a son of George B. and OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 281 Hattie (Moore) Graham, natives of New York and Ohio; respectively, both of whom are now residing in Garrettsville. The father of our subject, in a prior marriage with a Miss McClareon, had two children, Charles M. of Canton, and Sophia (Graham) Knapp of Garrettsville. By his second marriage he had three children, namely; Frank, who resides in Burlington, Vermont, Ned J., a resident of Garrettsville, and our subject. Availing himself of the educational advantages afforded by the common district schools he prepared himself for a college course, and in the fall of 1888 entered the Cleveland Medical College, graduating in 1891. Prior to entering college he studied for two years with Dr– Miller of Garrettsville, making a specialty of surgery, and took a two years' hospital course to perfect himself in this branch of his profession. His diploma represents that he has passed through satisfactorily twenty different departments. After graduating he removed to Farmington where he began the practice of his profession, remaining until the fall of 1892, when he located in Huron, Erie county, from which city he came to Mesopotamia, where he is now engaged in building up a good practice. While located in Farmington he established himself firmly in the confidence of the people and his practice was a large and growing one. Although still a young man, his natural ability enables him to cope successfully with diseases which baffle many physicians of a more extended experience than he, and he is most justly regarded as one of the leading representatives of the medical profession in Mesopotamia. Doctor Graham was married in October, 1891, to Miss Emma Foster of Hiram, Ohio, and his married life has proven to be a very happy one, he and his wife being thoroughly congenial. Politically he is a Republican, ardently supporting the platform of that party upon any and all occasions. Pleasant and affable in manner Dr. 'Graham has already won the esteem of all his patrons, and the confidence felt in his skill has resulted in the upbuilding of a large practice which will soon equal in extent that which he abandoned to remove to Huron, the same having represented $2,000 annually. JAMES GILLING.—Numbered among the successful farmer residents of Mesopotamia is James Gilling, whose popularity with his fellow citizens is attested by the fact that he is now serving his fourth term as Township Trustee, in which capacity lie is now giving the most uniform satisfaction. Mr. Gilling is a native. of Somersetshire, England, having been born there April 23, 1846, a son of Arthur and Sarah Gilling, natives of England. In 1857, the parents, bringing with them their young family, emigrated to America, settling in Bloomfield, where they remained one year, and then removed to Mesopotamia, where they purchased a farm of eighty-three acres, two miles east of the town, where they remained until their death, the father dying February 5, 1893, and the mother, September 14, 1875. Eight children were born in this family, four of whom died in childhood, and those brought to America were as follows: our subject; Anna, who married Thomas Williams of Orwell, now resides in Mesopotamia; Eliza, who married James Matson, of Bloomfield, has now passed away, as have her husband and the five children born of her marriage; and Jannie, who married John Welchrnan, now resides in Mesopotamia. 282 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY After attending the common district schools of his neighborhood our subject began life for himself at the age of twenty-four, having gained sufficient knowledge to successfully conduct himself through life, although his educational advantages were most meagre. He later rented a farm of 146 acres on the river, where lie remained one year, and then removed "to Farmington and purchased a farm of fifty acres, where he resided eight months. Selling this property he purchased the farm of 146 acres, where he remained ten years, but at the end of that time disposed of it and finally bought his present home, to which he added forty acres in 1884, the place being situated about one mile from the center of the town, and later he added 100 acres, which he purchased from W. J. Griffin, and in the spring of 1893, Mrs. Gilling inherited forty acres by the bequest of her father making in all 200 acres owned by him and his wife, all of which is in the highest state of cultivation. Here Mr. Gilling carries on general farming and has improved the land himself to a great extent, its present fine condition being largely due to his energetic and enterprising methods of working. Mr. Gilling was married, February 16, 1870, to Elizabeth A. Griffin, a sister of William J. Griffin, a sketch of whose life appears elsewhere in this volume. Two child ren have been born of this marriage, namely: Bernice, born December 5, 1873, died December 24, 1874, and Austa M., born March 16, 1874, who now resides at home, having graduated at the Pleasant View Institute in the spring of 1893. Politically Mr. Gilling is an ardent Republican and takes an active interest in all party measures, being regarded as one of the strong men of the township. During the four years he has served as Township Trustee he has given the most entire satisfaction, as did he also during the six years he served as a member of the Board of Education. Possessing the quality of making friends of all with whom he comes in contact, our subject is deservedly popular in his township, and the surrounding country, and is a leading representative of the farmer residents of Ohio. LOUIS P. RICE was born on the farm on which he now lives, April 8, 1852, this farm being located in Mecca township, Trumbull county, Ohio. Fayette W. Rice, the father of Louis P., was born at Colebrook, Ohio, in 1827, and was, for many years, prominently identified with the agricultural interests of Mecca township. He is now a resident of Lake Preston, South Dakota: His father, Levi Rice, was born at Arlington, Vermont, in 1803. The Rices were early settlers of Vermont, and some of them participated in the Revolutionary war. Levi Rice came to Mecca, Ohio, in 1826. His son, Fayette W., was reared in Trumbull county, and was married in New Lyme, Ashtabula county, this State, in 1850, to Zipporah Huntley, who was born and reared at that place, daughter of Selden Huntley, an early pioneer of New Lyme. Mr. Rice lived in Colebrook for two years after his marriage, after which he located upon the farm now occupied by his son, Louis" P.; in 1866 lie went to Iowa, and subsequently removed from there to Lake Preston, South Dakota. He is now engaged in farming and the manufacture of cheese. He has three children, viz.: Louis P., the subject of our sketch; Flora E., wife of A. W. White, Lake Preston, and Sherman E., also of Lake Preston. OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 283 Louis P. Rice remained in Mecca township until he was fourteen years old, when he went to Iowa with his parents. There he remained until he reached his majority. He has since been engaged in farming at his present location. Here he owns 158 acres of excellent farming land, well improved with good buildings, fences, etc., and well stocked, a dairy being one of the important features on his farm. Mr. Rice was married in April, 1874, to Louise Knox, a native of Mecca, Ohio, and a daughter of Austin and Hannah (St. John) Knox, both deceased. Mr. Rice is the only survivor of their family of three children. Miriam, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Rice, was born September 24, 1881. CHARLES A. HARRINGTON, the efficient and popular cashier of the Second National Bank, at Warren, Ohio, and for many years a prominent figure in the affairs of the State, is a native son of the commonwealth, having been , born in Greene township, Trumbull county, June 16, 1824. He is of New England stock, his parents, William and Helena (Bascom) Harrington, being natives of Brookfield, Vermont, and Massachusetts, respectively, the former born February 5, 1794. William, whose father died early in life, was bound out in youth, but bought his time before reaching the age of twenty-one, and went to Canada, which country he left on the outbreak of the war of 1812. In March, 1817, he, in company with his mother, came to Trumbull county, Ohio, and settled in Greene township. He built a log cabin in the midst of the woods on his claim and his mother kept house for him until his marriage in 1821. His life was devoted to farming and he took a prominent part in the early history of the county, acting for many years as J ustice of the Peace, making an able and upright magistrate. Both he and his worthy wife were useful members of the Congregational Church, in which he was an active worker and often a lay reader. He died in 1885, aged over ninety-one. They had five children, all now living, except one son, William A., who died June 5, 1893. Of these children, our subject is one, and his name heads this sketch. Charles was reared on the home farm; where he resided with his parents until past twenty-one years of age. He attended the common schools of his vicinity, after which he was for a time at the Grand River Institute, Ohio, subsequently entering Oberlin College, which he left in his junior year. He then taught district school for ten or twelve winters, and, in 1846, he established a select school in Greene township,. which proved a decided success, becoming very popular under the able management of Mr. Harrington and his assistants, and which was continued five or six years. While teaching, he studied law, and, in 1849, was admitted to the bar in Trumbull county. After eleven years' continuous and successful practice of his profession, Mr. Harrington was elected, in 1860, to the office of Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in his county, in which capacity he acted two terms, retiring from office in 1867. In this year, he was, without his knowledge, nominated by President Johnson, and confirmed by the Senate, as Assessor of the Internal Revenue for the nineteenth district, which office he accepted and held until its abolishment in 1873. He then resumed his professional practice, in partnership with William T. Spear, which union continued until 284 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY 1879, when Mr. Spear became Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. Mr. Harrington thereafter continued alone until 1887, in November of which year he accepted his present position as cashier of the Second National Bank, at Warren, the duties of which he has ever since ably discharged, confirming the confidence and esteem which he has always universally enjoyed. In 1848, Mr. Harrington was married to Elvira, daughter of William A. Bascom. They had two children: Charles Frederick and Frank Wales. In 1864, the older son, then seventeen years of age, and a graduate of the Western Reserve College, entered the army and served until the close of the war. He then returned home and was for a number of years in the United States coast and survey service, with which he was connected when he died, in October, 1871. He married Miss Skinner, of New York, but left no children. He died, in 1871, from disease contracted in the army, being a martyr to his patriotism and love of liberty. Frank Wales Harrington, the younger son, who was a graduate of the Western Reserve College, is a lawyer by profession, but owing to ill health has not practiced for the last few years.. He married Miss Park and they have two children, a son and daughter. He is now living with his father. In 1892, the family were called upon to mourn the death of the devoted wife and mother, and in their affliction had the sympathy of a large circle of friends, who knew and appreciated her worth. In politics, Mr. Harrington was originally a Whig, but has been a Republican since the organization of that party. His constituents have shown their appreciation of his worth by electing him a member of the Board of Education of Warren, in which capacity he efficiently served for more than twenty years. Fraternally, he is a Master Mason and is trustee for Trumbull county of the Children's Home, at Warren. Thus in all good works he is prominent, finding his greatest happiness in contributing to the welfare of others. ALBERT L. DEAN, has been identified with the interests of Mecca township, Trumbull county, Ohio, all his life. He was born on the farm on which he now lives, November 2, 1845, son of Shubael Dean, who settled in this township in 1826. Shubael Dean was born in Canaan, Litchfield county, Connecticut, son of David and Phoebe (Root) Dean, both natives of Connecticut. David Dean came to Trumbull county, Ohio, in 1826, and died here. His wife died at the advanced age of ninety-five years. His wife was a daughter of Dr. Enoch Root, a Revolutionary soldier. Shubael Dean was a lad of twelve years when he arrived in this county, and here he grew up, and married Lucy Brown, who was born, reared and educated in Ashtabula county, this State, daughter of an early pioneer. They had three children:. Albert L., the subject of this article; Ellen, wife of A. S. Crane, of Texas; and Julia, wife of J. R. Minchin, died at Mecca, leaving three children, George, Lucy and Earl. The mother of this family died at the age of fifty-two years, and the father departed this life March 23, 1888, he being seventy-three at the time of his death. He was a man of decided opinions. and was radical in his political views, being first an Abolitionist, next a Republican and later a Prohibitionist. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Albert L. Dean was reared to farm life, and is now the owner of seventy-seven and a half OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 285 acres of good farming land. He has a comfortable and attractive residence, commodious barn, good fences, a fine orchard, and his place is well stocked. He has been engaged in dairying for some time. Mr. Dean was married January 21, 1883, to Ida Reed, daughter of Joseph Reed. She died in July, 1885, leaving an only daughter, Edith May. December 5. 1885, Mr. Dean married Sarah Cole, his present companion. She is a daughter of James and Millie (Row) Cole, her father being deceased, and her mother a resident of Mecca. By his present wife Mr. Dean has four children: Tiny, Ella, Emily and Laura. Mr. Dean is an earnest temperance worker and for some years past has cast his vote with the Prohibition party. He and his wife are members of the Congregation Church. E. G. MILLER, the proprietor of a general merchandise store, has been identified with the business interests of Mecca for a quarter of a century. He occupies a two-story building, 40 x 50 feet in dimensions, that was built at a cost of $7,000. It is divided into various appartments and is conveniently arranged and stocked with a full assortment of general merchandise, including' dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes, queens-ware and glass-ware, notions, etc. His annual business amounts, to about $6,000. During his long business career here he has gained a reputation for honorable and upright dealing, and has established a large and lucrative trade, He was born in Thompson, Geauga county, Ohio, March 5, 1835, son of Rev. Daniel Miller, a native of Hartford, Connecticut. Rev. Miller was one of the very earliest set- - 20 - tiers of Thompson, where he was for many years identified with the ministry, first of the Presbyterian Church and afterward with the Congregational. He taught the first select school ever taught in Farmington, Ohio. He and his wife had seven children, three of whom are now living: E. G., the subject of our sketch; Julia, of Nottingham, Pennsylvania; and Sarah, residing near Toledo, Ohio. One son, Rev. Daniel Miller, died at Oberlin, Ohio. The others died in early life. Rev. Daniel Miller passed away at Castalia, near Sandusky, Ohio, in middle life, and his wife died at about the age of thirty-five years. E. G. Miller was reared in his native county, and received his education at Farmington, Ohio. Previous to his entering the mercantile business, he was engaged for some years in the machine business in Trumbull county. He was married in Mecca to Alma Fobes, daughter of Amos Fobes, of Ashtabula county, Ohio. Mrs. Miller died June 29, 1874, leaving two daughters: Mary, wife of Judson Root, of Johnson, Ohio; and Nellie, wife of Joseph Faulkner, of Mecca township, this county. Mrs. Miller was a member of the Congregational Church and was a devoted Christian woman, loved by all who knew her. Mr. Miler is now serving his second term as Postmaster of Mecca. He affiliates with the Republican party. THOMAS A. WINFIELD, Justice of the Peace and a real-estate dealer of Niles, was born at Canfield, Mahoning county, Ohio, September 27, 1848, a son of John Winfield, a native of Leicestershire, England. He came to the United States at the age of nineteen years, was an expert mechanic, and was employed as 286 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY finisher of fine edged tools. He was a Republican in political matters, and was one of five men to organize the Disciple Church at Philadelphia. Mr. Winfield was married in the latter city to Mary Champion, who was born in the same neighborhood as her husband and who came to the United States when a child. They had six children: John, at Youngstown, Ohio; Mary Mehara, of Northville, South Dakota; Sarah Clark, a resident of Neodesha, 'Kansas; Sophia, of Warren, Ohio; William C., a member of the Winfield Manufacturing Company, of Warren; and Thomas A., our subject. The father died in 1877, at the age of sixty-eight years. T. A. Winfield, our subject, was reared and educated at Canfield, Mahoning county, Ohio, and afterward was engaged in the hardware trade at Hubbard for twenty years. For the past eight years lie has been a resident of Niles, Trumbull county, where he is engaged in the real-estate business, and also holds the office of Justice of the Peace, in which he is now serving his third term. Mr. Winfield was united in marriage with Mary Bassit, a native of Michigan, and a daughter of Edwin Basset, of Austin, Minnesota. Her mother was formerly a Miss Bruce, a daughter of Joseph Bruce, a native of Canfield, Ohio. To this union were born four children: Anna F., a graduate of the Niles high school, in the class of 1893; Frank Bruce, and Edwin Clark, and Charles. The wife and mother died in 1882, having been a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church. June 10, 1884, Mr. Winfield married Carrie Mason, a daughter of H. T. Mason, one of the early pioneers of Niles, and for many years County Commissioner from this city. Mr. and Mrs. Winfield have four children: Mary, Mason, Harry and John. Our subject affiliates with the Republican party. Socially, he is a member of the F. & A. M. Mrs. Winfield is a member of the Disciple Church. HON. WILLIAM DAVIS, for nearly twenty years Mayor of Niles, Ohio, and in whose praise as a business man, citizen and public official, too much cannot be said, was born in Bilston, Staffordshire, England, May 8, 1817. His father, John Davis, was born in the same county, in 1769, and died there in 1824. He was a surveyor and civil engineer, a man of sterling worth of character and of wide popularity. He married Susana Moody and they had four children: John, who died in Niles; William, whose name heads this sketch; James; and Ann, who married John Whitmore, now deceased. The subject of this sketch was reared and educated in his native city, where he resided until after his marriage. Induced by the enlarged opportunities of the New World, he, in 1842, in company with his brother James, came to the United States, whence they were followed in the course of a few years by their brother John and sister Ann. William and Johnat first settled in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, whence they removed some years later to Franklin, the same State, working in each place as rollers in a mill. In 1851, William came to Niles, Ohio, where he was employed for a time as a heater in a mill, from which position he was promoted to superintendent. Following this, he accepted a position in Youngstown as superintendent of the Brown, Bonnil & Company's mills. Having by this time accumulated some means of his own, with commendable OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 287 ambition, he entered into partnership with others in the erection of a mill in Niles, and the firm subsequently became known under the name of Harris, Davis & Company, Mr. Davis acting as manager of the business. This mill was successfully conducted until its sale in 1869, when Mr. Davis engaged in the boot and shoe business in Niles, which he also sold some years later, subsequently retiring from active pursuits, to enjoy in the comfort of his home and the society of his family the accumulations of many years of honest industry. While thus free from all care, an admiring constituency sought to utilize the waste force and energy of his mental and physical abilities by harnessing him into their service as the chief executive of their municipality, and, in 1876, he was elected Mayor of Niles, which position he has filled by successive re-election ever since. The city has materially developed under his efficient management, receiving a new waterworks system, an electric light plant, a new engine house for the fire department, and a plan for extensive sewerage development. Mr. Davis was a member of the Board of Education when the central school building was erected, the same being one of the most perfectly appointed of similar institutions in the State. Few cities are so fortunate in securing the undivided services of a man who confines long years of business experience with the highest honor and integrity and a sincere devotion to the public's interests. When found, such an acquisition is indeed to be prized, as the good people of Niles evidently fully realize. In 1839, in his native country, Mr. Davis was married to Mary Ann, daughter of Joseph Jones, a lady of superior ability and acquirements. Her mother's maiden name was Aston. Our subject and his wife have had the following children: Susie, now Mrs. Enoch Wood, of Youngstown; John M., a mill man of New Castle, Pennsylvania; and William, a moulder in Niles (both of these sons were in the Civil war, members of the Seventy-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry); James R, a confectioner of Niles; Joseph, deceased; Sadie, now Mrs. Thomas Spencer, of Youngstown; Jefferson C., murdered at East Liverpool, Ohio; Alexander B., deceased; Joseph M., the second, residing in Niles; Thomas R., George M., and Lydia W., also in Niles. In politics, Hon. Mr. Davis is a Republican. Fraternally, he belongs to the Masonic order and is a member of the blue lodge. In religion, he is a Presbyterian. As a citizen and public man, he is upright, energetic, progressive and public spirited, and has won the universal regard of his fellow-men. L. S. COLE, a substantial and reliable I merchant of Niles, Ohio, was born at Warren, Trumbull county, Ohio, June 22, 1846. His father emigrated from his native State, New York, to Ashtabula county, Ohio, about the year 1836, and was engaged in agricultural pursuits there four years; he then made a change in his residence and was not permanently located until he came to Warren county, where he remained until his death, in 1863. He married Mary Fish, daughter of Elijah Fish, a pioneer of Ashtabula county and a native of Connecticut, and to them were born six children : Moses; James; Jane, deceased; Elmira, wife of Nathan Heaton; Mary, who married Mr. Strong; and Leander S., the subject of this biographical sketch. At the tender age of seven years this child was thrown upon his own resources; 288 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY he found a shelter under the roof of H. R. Harmon, of Warren, a prominent dealer in live-stock and ex-Sheriff of the county, and there he lived as one of the family until 1868. Responding to the call for men to go out in defense of the " stars and stripes," he enlisted in 1861 in the Fifteenth Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery, under Captain Edward Spear, Third Brigade, Second Division, and Seventeenth Army Corps. The first engagement was at Shiloh, then Corinth, Matamoras, Vicksburg and Coldwater, Atlanta campaign, then the march with Sherman to the sea, the return through the Carolinas and Virginia, and the grand review at Washington in 1865. In all this Mr. Cole participated with the zeal of a true patriot, receiving an honorable discharge at Columbus, Ohio, in June, 1865. He had not been wounded in all the long and bloody conflict. The war being ended, he entered the employ of Harmon Brothers, merchants of Warren, Ohio, and for ten years was in their service; he then came to Niles, and was employed in the store belonging to the Ward Iron Company for another decade. He then removed to Butler county, Pennsylvania, where he took charge of a store owned by the Mahoning Iron Company. In 1889 he returned to Niles, establishing himself in his present business. He carries a large stock of groceries, both staple and fancy, and has a large and profitable patronage. In politics he does not become deeply interested, but is loyal to his principles as a member a the Republican party. He belongs to the Ma, sonic order, is a member of the G. A. R., and is a pensioner. Mr. Cole was married in 1872, to Minerva A. J. Park, a daughter of John H. Park, who is mentioned at length elsewhere in this history. Mr. and Mrs. Cole had one child, a son named Cephus, who is in the store with his father. In 1877 the mother died, and seven years later Mr. Cole was married to Mary Holzbach,, who was born in Germany in 1856; the children of this union are Clara G. and Ida May. CURTIS HALL, a well-to-do farmer of Fowler township, Trumbull county, Ohio, is a representative of one of the prominent families of this part of the county. He was born in Fowler township, March 2, 1820, son of Amasa Hall and grandson of Amasa Hall, Sr., natives of Massachusetts. The Hall family came to Ohio as early as 1814, making the journey hither in wagons drawn by ox teams. Grandfather Hall died while they were on their way to this promised land. The younger Amasa Hall married Sarah Remington, a native of Connecticut, and they passed the rest of their lives and died in Fowler township, this county. She died at the age of thirty-five and he lived to be sixty-two. Of her five children we record that Curtis is the oldest; Frederick died in this township, leaving a widow and three children; Isabel! Fox died at Bangor, Wiscohsin; Warren is a resident of Warren, Ohio; and-William, who died in Fowler township, left one son, Fred A. The father of this family was married a second time, being united to Mrs. Polly (Nichols) Brown, who bore him one son, Oliver B. Amasa Hall was a blacksmith by trade and was also engaged in farming. Politically, he was first a Whig and afterward a Republican. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and was honored and respected. by all who knew him. Curtis Hall was reared to farm life, and was educated in the public schools of the OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 283 township, and ever since he was twenty-one he has resided upon the farm where he now lives, having spent more than half a century here. He has one of the best farms in the township. It comprises 200 acres, is nicely improved and is located in a good neighborhood. He keeps a dairy and has given considerable attention to the raising of thoroughbred cattle. Mr. Hall was married when he was nineteen to Almira Sigler, daughter of George Sigler, of Ohio. She died in December, 1875, and her only child, Mary, died July 10, 1874, having been the wife of Allen Cadwalder and the mother of one child, Elmo. In 1877 Mr. Hall married Millie Barber, daughter of R. Barber, of Fowler. Her mother was a Miss Foot before her marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Hall have one son, Warren Curtis Hall. For many years Mr. Hall has been an active worker in the Republican party in Fowler township. He has served for thirty-three successive years as a Justice of the Peace, and for two terms he rendered efficient service as an Infirmary Director. He is a member of the United Brethern Church and is a man whose life is in every respect in harmony with his religious profession. T. H. ROSE, the most extensive cheese and butter manufacturer in northeastern Ohio, is the subject of this sketch. Mr. Rose is operating twelve cheese and butter factories, all of which are under his personal supervision, and the output of these factories is not excelled by that of any in the State. His factories are improved and equipped with all the latest modern machinery, are operated by expert men, and his product commands the highest market price in Pittsburg, Philadelphia, Boston and Cincinnati. At this writing the average amount of money expended per day for milk alone is $900. These factories are located as follows: one in Bazetta township, two in Mecca township, one in Farmington township, one in Gustavus township and two in Bloomfield township, Trumbull county one in Colebrook township, two in Williamsfield township and one in. Dorset township, Ashtabula county; and one in Crawford county, Pennsylvania, near the Ohio State line. Mr. Rose has had many years of experience in this line of business, and it would be hard indeed to find a man who is better posted on the subject than he. Having referred briefly to Mr. Rose's business, we now pass to some personal mention of him. T. H. Rose was born in Mecca township, Ohio, August 2, 1841, son of Jonathan Rose, who was born in Maryland in 1798. Jonathan Rose was twice married. By his first wife, nee Betsey McColghlin, he had two children, and by his second wife, whose maiden name was Anna Craft, and who was a native of Washington county, Pennsylvania, he had six children, three of whom are living. Of these three that are living we record that John is in business in Cleveland, Ohio; T. H. figures as the subject of this sketch; and' Emily is now Mrs. Meeks, a resident of Cortland, Ohio. The three who are deceased are Emma, Albert and Mary. The father of this family died at the age of sixty years, and his wife passed away at fifty-eight. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and both were highly respected people in the community in which they lived. T. H. Rose spent his boyhood days on the farm, and received his education in his native township. In 1863 he went to the Pacific 290 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY coast, where he spent three years and a half in mining and prospecting, traveling over all the points of interest in the West. He then returned to Ohio, and has since made his home in this favored locality. His beautiful rural home, Rose Farm, is located in Trumbull county, a mile and a half from Cortland. This farm comprises 106 acres. The residence, a large, roomy house, is located on a natural elevation, and is surrounded with a most attractive lawn, ornamented with evergreens and shrubs. Mr. Rose was married in Mecca, Ohio, at the age of twenty-six, to Miss Josephine Gridley, who was born in Johnston township, Trumbull county, Ohio, daughter of Albert and Maria (Palmer) Gridley, natives of Massachusetts, both now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Gridley had a family of nine children. He and two of his sons, Henry and Homer, were in service all through the Civil war. Mr. and Mrs. Rose have five children, Frank E., Jennie M., Mamie, Lucy and Charlie. Miss Jennie is an accomplished musician, and is engaged in teaching music. Miss Lucy, also a musician, is organist for the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which she and her mother and sisters are members. Mr. Rose was made a Mason in Erie Lodge, No. 3, but is now a member of Cortland Lodge No. 529, A. F. & A. M. Politically, he is a Republican. HOMER W. VAN WYE, proprietor of a livery, feed and boarding stable, No. 15 Franklin street, Warren, Ohio, has recently identified himself with the business interests of this place. He took possession of the aforesaid livery stable November 1, 1892, and has since been doing a thriving business. His stable will accommodate twenty-four head of horses. Mr. Van Wye was born in Howland township, Trumbull county, Ohio, May 24, 1859, son of John and Adaline (Corlton) Van Wye, natives of Washington county, Pennsylvania, and Girard, Ohio, respectively. They are DOW living retired on a farm in Howland township. Homer W. was reared on the farm and was engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1892, the date of his coming to Warren. He still owns fifty-eight acres of land in Howland township. April 25, 1883, the subject of this sketch married Miss Lina Lernley, of Warren, daughter of Jacob Lemley. They have two children: Adaline and Margarite. They reside on Franklin street. Mr. Van Wye is a stanch Republican. He is An enterprising business man, and brings to his new occupation the same vim and energy which characterized his labor on the farm. Mrs. Van Wye is a member of the Lutheran Church. OWEN A. PALMER, M. D., a leading physician and esteemed citizen of Warren, Ohio, is a native son of the Buckeye State, having been born in Bristol township, Trumbull county, April 26, 1847. His parents, Ezra and Esther L. (Bates) Palmer, were natives of Langdon, New Hampshire, and Geneva, Ohio, respectively, the former of English parentage and the latter a daughter of Ohio pioneers. The father of Dr. Palmer was a man of good education, natural ability and energy, and took an active part in the early affairs of his vicinity. They had three children, of whom the subject of this sketch was the oldest. OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 291 Dr. Palmer was reared on a farm in Trumbull county until he reached the age of sixteen years, gaining a fair common-school education, and then began teaching at Hart's Grove, Ohio, where he taught for three years. At the age of eighteen he began the study of medicine, which profession he had selected as his life work, and which study he prosecuted so successfully at the Eclectic Medical Institute of Cincinnati, this State, that on February 9, 1869, he graduated, at the age of twenty-one, the youngest in a class of forty-six pupils. In the spring of the same year he began the practice of medicine in Farmington, where he successfully continued for twelve years. He then sold out his practice at that place and removed to Geneva, where he remained three years. At the end of that time he became lecturer on the diseases of the eye and ear, and clinical professor of those diseases in the St. Louis City Hospital, where he remained one year. May 5, 1885, he came to Warren, Ohio, where he immediately entered on the active practice of his profession, making a specialty of surgery and of the diseases of the eye and ear. He soon gained the front rank in his practice, for which he was so ably fitted, both by experience and education, and has continued uninterruptedly in its prosecution at Warren until the present time, with the exception of a short period spent at the Hahnemann College and hospital, in Chicago, Illinois, where he took a post-graduate course. He is essentially a student and deeply enamoured of his profession, which accounts for his success. He is prominently connected with all the important medical societies of his State, to which he renders much practical assistance by his able counsel. He was elected President of the Northeastern Homeopathic Medical Society on April 19, 1893, and appointed delegate of that association to the World's Medical Congress, which met in Chicago in May, 1893. He is also a member of the Ohio State Homeopathic Medical Society, and of the American Institute of Homeopathy, besides contributing to the surgical department of the Homeopathic News, of St. Louis, and occasionally to other medical journals of note. Few men are as usefully and busily occupied with all that tends to advance the welfare of the human race, or more thoroughly deserve the commendation of allright minded people. August 18, 1868, Dr. Palmer was married to Miss Frances M. Pinney, of Hart's Grove, Ohio, a lady of many estimable qualities, and they have three children: Georgiana, now the wife of John A. Pew; Grace P. and Roy A. The family are members of the Disciple Church, to which they render much assistance. Fraternally, the Doctor is a Knight of Pythias. Socially, he stands high in his community, and as a professional man and citizen, is unsurpassed for ability and loyalty to home interests, to which he has materially contributed by his energy and public spirit. PROF. BYRON D. HIRST, superintendent of the public schools at North Bloomfield, Trumbull county, Ohio, is now filling his second year in that important and exacting capacity. He was born at Coitsville, Mahoning county, Ohio, February 17, 1863, being the son of Warren and Mary Jane (Burrows) Hirst, the former of whom was born at Sharon, Pennsylvania, in August, 1841, and the latter a native of New Bedford, Pennsylvania, where her birth occurred in May, 1841. Both parents now reside at Youngstown, Ohio. To them there 292 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY were born four children, of whom our subject is the eldest. The second, Burt, was born in October, 1868, is a tinner and resides in Youngstown. He married Mary Griffin, of South Charleston, Ohio. The third child, Anna, born January 11, 1871, resides in Youngstown, as does also the fourth, Joseph A., who was born in September, 1873. After a thorough preliminary and preparatory training in the public schools, the subject of this review entered the Lebanon University, at Lebanou, Ohio, where he followed out the required curriculum in the scientific course, graduating in 1886 with the degree of Bachelor of Science. He had simultaneously prosecuted the studies of the commercial department of the university and at the same time received a diploma from this department. Mr. Hirst immediately put his education to practical use and engaged in teaching at Burg Hill, Ohio, for one year, which incumbency was followed by a similar one, of equal duration, at Brookfield, in both of which places he served as principal of the schools. He then accepted the principalship of the high school at Church Hill, where he remained for a term of four years, his methods meeting with general approval and his work proving efficient in practical results. In 1892 Prof. Hirst removed to North Bloomfield, and has since served as principal of the special district high school, bringing to the work personal enthusiasm, discerning judgment and thorough experience. This school is divided into three grades and employs three teachers, the enrollment each year reaching ,an average of about 120 students. The course of study includes two years of Latin and algebra, geometry, trigonometry, history, natural philosophy, botany, astronomy and rhetoric. The school is well equipped with apparatus for the facilitating of the teaching of the natural sciences. The junior class at the present time has eleven members. One of the best of the features which give distinction and practical efficiency to the work of the Bloomfield school, and one that can be claimed by few, if-any, other institutions of similar province, is that a license to teach is required of all graduates. That this provision insures thoroughness in study is certain, and it also precludes the indiscriminate extending of diplomas. The school has an alumni association of thirty-two members, several of whom have proved the practical value of their training, and have attained notable success in professional and business circles. Bloomfield is beautifully situated, and, with a new schoolhouse, would make an excellent center for educational work. Prof. Hirst is Republican in his political proclivities, but is not actively partisan. June 2, 1887, he was united in marriage to Adelia Glenny, daughter of James and Amanda Glenny, of Lebanon, she being the fifth of eight children. Both the Professor and Mrs. Hirst are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, the latter being a most zealous worker in the cause, and being also prominently identified with the W. C. T. U.   ALBERT H. GORDON, a farmer of Lordstown township, Trumbull county, Ohio, was born on the farm on which he now lives January 19, 1851. He is a son of Irwin P. and Sarah (Reed) Gordon, both natives of Ohio, the former of Ashtabula county and the latter of Trumbull. Irwin Gordon's parents were Thomas and Isabell (Irwin) Gordon, he a native of Scot- OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 293 land and she of Ireland. Thomas Gordon died in Warren, Ohio, at the age of seventy-six years, and his wife passed away in Lords-town, aged eighty-eight years. They had a family of eight children, some of whom were farmers and others mechanics. All are now deceased. Irwin P. Gordon settled in Lords-town township in 1839. Here he bought fifty acres of wild land, built a cabin upon it, and began life in true pioneer style. In this cabin Albert H. was born, and that same year Mr. Gordon built the residence which has since served as the family home. He died here at the age of fifty years. Politically,he was first a Whig and afterward a Republican. He served as Justice of the Peace for several years, and also filled various other local offices. His wife died here at the age of fifty-six years. She was a daughter of James and Letitia (Porter) Reed, natives of Pennsylvania. Her father was a farmer and carpenter. He died in Girard, Ohio, at the age of seventy years, and her mother passed away in Ashtabula county, this State, at the age of seventy-five. Mr. and Mrs. Reed had three children, only one of whom is now living. Albert H. Gordon remained on his father's farm, attending the district schools and the academy at Lordstown, until he was twenty years old. He then worked out by the month for six or eight months, after which he engaged in the lumber business, and also taught school during the winter, continuing his teaching for ten years. Mr. Gordon was married in the spring of 1878 to Miss Alice Wilson, who was born in Mount Savage, Maryland, daughter of John S. and Sarah (Porter) Wilson. Her father was born in Scotland and came to this country when a young man. He was an expert accountant, which profession he followed all through life. He died in Niles, Ohio, in 1888, aged fifty-six years. His wife is still a resident of Niles. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon had five children, one of whom, an infant daughter, died when three weeks old. The four living are as follows: Ivy M., born April 11, 1879; Minnie I., October 28, 1882; Ralph W., January 15, 1883; and Laura, January 1, 1890. Mr. Gordon continued his teaching for two terms after he was married. He then took charge of the home farm, to the cultivation of which he has since devoted his energies. He owns eighty acres of land. Mr. Gordon has traveled considerably, and is a man of general information and progressive views. He is unassuming in his manner and retiring in his disposition. In his home he finds his chief pleasure. Politically, he is a Republican. He and his wife attend the Disciple Church, and his wife and daughter are members of the same. NEWEL F. FERRY, Superintendent of the Trumbull County Infirmary, is a native of this county, born in North Bloomfield, February 6, 1847. His parents, Noble B. and Abigail (Flower) Ferry, natives of Vermont, both died in Trumbull county, Ohio, the father passing away January 5, 1883, at the age of seventy-seven years, and the mother March 5, 1873, aged sixty-five. His father came to this country when he was eight years old, coming with his parents, Leman and Lucinda Ferry, natives of Vermont. They located on a tract of timber land, 200 acres in extent, where they erected a log cabin, and where they subsequently built the first frame residence in the township. Leman Ferry died at about 294 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY the age of sixty years. His wife lived to be ninety. They had a family of eleven children, the most of whom grew to maturity and reared families. In this large family there were only two sons, Leman and Noble B. Noble B. Ferry, familiarly known as Captain Ferry, was well known in this county. He was reared here On his father's pioneer farm and was educated in the common schools of the county. He was for many years engaged in farming here to some extent, but devoted the most of his time to contracting and building, being a carpenter by trade. When a young man lie purchased the old Ferry homestead, and on it made his home the rest of his life. He erected most of the buildings that were put up in Bloomfield township during his active career. He was generous and public-spirited, and was a man whose influence was felt for good wherever he went. It was as Captain of the Home Guards that lie gained this title. He was an Elder in the Disciple Church for many years, and, politically, was a stanch Republican. He and his wife also had a family of eleven children, of whom we make record as follows Jerusha, widow of Captain C. R. Bowe, is a resident of Oklahoma Territory; Jennie, deceased, was the wife of Warren Ruggles; Orlando, who entered the army as a private in Company E, Sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and who was mustered out as Captain of his company, is now with Chandler & Rudd, of Cleveland, Ohio; Myra and Elvira, twins, were next in order of birth, the latter being deceased and the former being the the wife of Captain Fenton, of Cleveland; Lemuel, a practicing physician of Geneseo, Illinois; Newel F. and Emma, twins, the former being the subject of this . sketch, and the latter being the wife of Charles Baker, of Cleveland; Horace, who died in infancy; Mary, who has a position in the Patent Office department at Washington, District of Columbia. N. F. Ferry was reared on his father's farm and was educated in the high school at Bloomfield, Ohio. When he was twenty years old he went to Cleveland, where he spent a year and a half in the grocery business. From there he went to Sharon, Pennsylvania, and after being in a hardware store at that place for more than a year, lie returned to his father's home. About a year after this he was married, rented the old home place and settled down to farming. Ile cultivated the farm for three years on the-shares, and after that he bought his father's interest in the stock, paying cash rent for the farm during the next three years. At the end of that time he purchased the farm upon which he now resides, and which contains 116 acres. Besides this he has charge of other land in the county, all together somewhat over 800 acres. He gives considerable attention to stock-raising, and has made a specialty of breeding full-blooded Ayrshire cattle. He is, indeed, one of the most progressive farmers in this part of the county. Politically, Mr. Ferry has been identified with the Republican party ever since he was old enough to vote. He has filled most of the township offices, and in 1889 was elected to his present position, that of Superintendent of the County Infirmary. Socially, he is a member of the I. 0. 0. F., Mahoning Lodge, No. 29, and also of the Encampment. He and his wife are both members of the Disciple Church, in which he has filled the positions of both Deacon and Elder. Mr. Ferry was married February 7, 1871, to Miss Anna Sager, daughter of Solomon and Mary (Hottle) Sager. Her father is de ceased and her mother is a resident of Bristol, OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 295 Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Ferry have two children, Ida and Ethel. The former is now a student at Hiram College. In conclusion, we refer briefly to Mr. Ferry's maternal ancestors. His grandfather, Horace Flower:, was a native of Vermont, as also was his wife. He was a farmer by occupation, and in every respect was a man of more than ordinary ability. He came to Ohio in an early day and first settled in Hartford, but subsequently removed to Bloomfield, where he improved a farm and where he spent the rest of his useful and active life, dying at the age of eighty years. He took an active part in everything pertaining to the county's interest, and was regarded as one of its most public-spirited men. He was an active worker in the Presbyterian Church, and during the latter part of his life was identified with the Republican party. He and his wife had a family of ten children, most of whom grew to maturity and reared families, all occupying honored and useful positions in life. Only one of the number is now living. WARREN A. LOVELESS, of Trumbull county, Ohio, is a son of George Loveless, who was born in Vermont, in 1802. Ibis parents were George and Eliza Loveless, natives also of that State. George Loveless, Jr., came with his parents to Quimby Hill, Trumbull county, Ohio, at the age of twenty years, later removed to Newton Falls, and afterward settled on a farm one and a half miles from the latter place. He next removed to Michigan, where he died in 1892, at the age of ninety years. He was a farmer by occupation, in which he was moderately successful. In political matters Mr. Loveless was identified with the Whig party, and held the positions of Constable and Assessor for ten years. He was a member the Presbyterian Church. The mother of our subject, nee Eliza Martin, was born in Vermont in 1805, but afterward came with her parents to Ohio. She was a daughter of Enoch Martin, also a native of Vermont. Mr. and Mrs. Loveless were married in 1826, and had eight children, viz.: Elizabeth, wife of John Hill, of Newton Falls; Seth who has resided in California since 1852, engaged in mining and farming; Sylvester, deceased; Warren A., the subject of this sketch; George, a resident of Grand Ledge, Michigan; Mary, wife of Jesse Betts, also of that place; Lydia, now Mrs. Joseph McPete, also of Grand Ledge; and Lewis, who was a member of the Second Michigan Cavalry, Company B, during the late war, was wounded and died at Pittsburg Landing. Warren A. Loveless was born in Trumbull county, Ohio, in 1833, and remained with his parents until twelve years of age. He was then engaged in driving on the Ohio canal for thirteen years, after which he farmed on rented laud in Michigan until 1861. In that year he enlisted for service in the late war, entering Company B, Second Michigan Cavalry, but on account of sickness was discharged in 1862. He then returned to Ohio, where he found employment in the construction of the New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio Railroad, and after the road reached Hubbard he engaged in the liquor business at that place. Mr. Loveless next embarked in the milling business, also built the first station in Hubbard, was the first railroad agent at that place, which position he held three years, was in the lumber business three years, later built a flour mill, and since selling his mill has been engaged in the hotel and livery business. Mr. Loveless started in life with 296 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY comparatively nothing, and has made what he now owns by his own perseverence and economy. He now owns the hotel and the Hub, a livery stable, and eight vacant and five improved lots. Mr. Loveless was married in 1852, to Miss Elizabeth Predmon, a daughter of James and Nancy Predmon. She died in 1862, while her husband was in the army. They had three children: Louis, Selina and Charles. Our subject was again married in 1863, to Eliza Moore, a daughter of James and Jane Moore. To this union have been born five children, namely: William, formerly a farmer by occupation, now resides in Youngstown; Edward, deceased was an attorney by profession, having been admitted to the bar in 1890; Maria, wife of F. Hughes, of Youngstown; Warren, engaged in the livery business in this city; and Susanna, at home. Mr. Loveless affiliates with the Democratic party, and has served as Constable for sixteen years. He is a member of Hubbard Lodge, No. 495, I. O. O. F., and of the Knights of Pythias, of Hubbard. Mrs. Loveless is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. HON. GEORGE M. TUTTLE, of Warren, who stands second to none in the profession of law in northeastern Ohio, was born in Litchfield county, Connecticut, June 19, 1815. His father, Eri Tuttle, was also a native of Litchfield county, born in 1787. He was a son of Jared Tuttle, also a native of Connecticut, who was a descendant of William Tuttle, who in 1735 came from England to America in the ship Planter, and settled in Connecticut. Eri Tuttle married Miss Harriet Phillips, daughter of Samuel Phillips, who was a son of Samuel Phillips. Mr. and Mrs. Tuttle had one son and four daughters. In 1839 they removed with their family to Ashtabula county, Ohio, settling on a farm in Colebrook, in which place they afterward resided, enjoying the esteem of all who knew them. The subject of this sketch received his rudimentary education at home, and began attending school when but four years of age, at which time he could read in the testament. After he was fourteen he was engaged for a time in a clock factory. He was, however, a natural student of books, in which direction his tastes particularly ran, and at the age of twenty-one he began teaching school, which occupation he followed for one winter in Connecticut, and taught two seasons in Ontario county, New York, before reaching Ohio. Ile had in the meantime studied law for sixteen months in the former State, which he continued after his removal to his new home, and taught vocal music to add a little to his income, and in 1841 was admitted to the bar at Jefferson. He subsequently taught a term of school while becoming established in his profession. In January, 1844, he removed to Warren, where he has ever since been in the active practice of law (except his five years on the bench), having been at various times associated with different partners. In February, 1867, lie was elected Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, and remained on the bench nearly five years, when he resigned. He was a prominent member of the Constitutional Convention of 1873. In all these various capacities he distinguished himself as a man of insight, honor and perseverance, winning the confidence and respect of all people, irrespective of party lines. In 1882 he formed a law partnership with his son-in-law, Charles Fillius. OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 297 In January, 1841, Mr. Tuttle was married to Emily Lee, and they had one daughter, Harriet, now Mrs. Ira N. Noland. November 23, 1852, 'he married his second wife, Julia Adaline Sullivan, a native of New York State, whose father, Jere Sullivan, was born in Rhode Island. His father, Peleg Sullivan, was a son of Humphrey Sullivan, a seafaring man of Rhode Island, of Irish descent. Mrs. Tuttle's mother was, before marriage, Margaret Pierce, and was a native of England. Mr. and Mrs. Tuttle have five children: George P., of Warren; Mary, who was married to Charles Fillius; John Milton, now living in Chicago; William E., at home; and Charles Ward, who is in business in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. In politics, Mr. Tuttle was originally a Democrat, but in 1848 joined the Free Soil movement, and on the organization of the Republican party, joined its ranks, and has ever since been a stanch supporter of its doctrines. A man of extensive business and political experience, of clear views and marked ability, he is naturally prominent it, his community, the sentiments of which he does much in shaping, and its social superiority, material advancement and moral worth may justly be attributed to his unwavering and wise influence. BERIAH O. BARBER, who is ranked with the successful farmers of Newton township, Trumbull county, Ohio, is a native of the Empire State, born in Oneida county, June 29, 1818. His parents, Elijah and Caroline (Owens) Barber, were natives of that same county. His father came to Ohio in 1831, and bought 328 acres of land. This property had been partly improved, and had two log houses on it when they settled here. A year or two later Elijah Barber built a comfortable residence, and on this farm he passed the residue of his -life, dying at the age of sixty-five years. The mother of our subject died in New York, aged thirty. She had three children, of whom B. O. Barber and one brother survive. Mrs. Barber died about three weeks after the birth of the subject of this sketch. His father's second wife was Silva Gillett. For some years after settling in this pioneer home, Elijah Barber kept a tavern at Newton Falls, and he was well known to all the traveling public of that early day. B. O. Barber was married March 2, 1845, to Miss Roxanna Boynton, who was born in Potsdam, New York, daughter of Parker and Arsula Boynton, also natives of Potsdam. They came to Ohio when she was a little girl and settled in Mayfield, where they lived for some years. They then moved to this county, bought a farm near where Mr. Barber now lives, and subsequently removed to Minnesota. They returned to this county, however, and died here, her father having attained the ripe old age of ninety years. Three of their five children are still living. Mr. and Mrs. Barber became the parents of four children, two of whom survive, Charles and Alice. Charles is engaged in farming with his father. He married Susan Heiser, a native of Milton, Mahoning county, Ohio, and they have two sons, Ray P. and Harry 0. Alice is the wife of Langford Tichnor of San Francisco; they have had five children, three of whom are living, May, Henry and Clara. After his marriage Mr. Barber settled down at the home farm, and after his father's death he bought out the other heirs. He has lived on this farm ever since he came to 298 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY Ohio. It comprises over 200 acres of fine land, nearly all of which is under cultivation. Mr. Barber cast his first vote for William Henry Harrison. He and his father were Whigs until the organization of the Republican party, when they became identified with it. Mr. Barber served as Township Trustee for a. number of years. He is in favor of education and general progress, and his whole life has been characterized by honest industry. Few people in the county stand higher in the estimation of their fellows than do the Barber family. JOSEPH WILSON, a resident of Newton township, Trumbull county, Ohio, was born in Irelend, May 18, 1818, son of William and Rebecca (Patterson) Wilson. His parents passed away some years ago, his father dying at the age of seventy-five years and his mother at seventy-seven. William Wilson was a farmer. His parents, Allen and Betty (Guy) Wilson, also natives of Ireland, spent their lives on the Emerald Isle, he dying at the ripe old age of ninety-four years, and she also attaining an advanced age. Mr. Wilson's ancestors, both paternal and maternal, were natives of county Tyrone. In his father's family were six children, three of whom are still living. When he was sixteen years of age Mr. Wilson emigrated to the United States, making the ocean voyage on the sailing vessel Thomas Gelson, Captain Leewig, and nine weeks from the time he left his home landed in Trumbull county, Ohio. The date of his arrival here was August 28, 1834. He first settled in Austintown, at that time having only five or six dollars. The first year he worked for his board. After that he was employed in a store for three years, getting his board and a small salary. The following five or six years he was engaged in teaming, receiving $11 per month. 'After that lie teamed, farmed and .worked in a warehouse, being employed in a warehouse at Youngstown for three years, with a salary of $25 per month. During these years he had been saving his money, and in 1848, having accumulated $1,400, he bought his present farm, 162 acres, paying down what money lie had and going in debt for the same amount. Mr. Wilson was married March 13, 1850, to Miss Catharine Potter, who was born in Warren, Ohio, November 23, 1826, daughter of Edward and Lucy. (Austin) Potter. Her parents were among the earliest settlers in this part of Ohio, locating here when there were but three houses in Youngstown. They were natives of Washington county, Pennsylvania. Her father died in Warren, Ohio, at the age of eighty-six years, and her mother at the same place at the age of eighty-two. Mr. and Mrs. Potter had a family of ten children, all of whom have passed away except two. Mrs. Wilson died January 30, 1892. Of her family of four children, we make record as follows: William F., born February 25, 1852, is engaged in farming in this county. Ike married Miss Mina Medley, and they have eight children, two sons and six daughters. Lucy, the second of the family, was born March 23, 1854. Caldwell P., born August 19, 1856, is a graduate of Hiram College, and at this writing is cashier of the First National Bank at Youngstown. He and his wife, nee Isabell Leitch, have one son. Josephine A., the youngest, was born January 13, 1859. She married John Calvin Scott, and they have one son. Mr. Wilson has resided on his present farm ever since his marriage. As the years OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 299 passed by and prosperity attended his efforts he added to his original purchase until today he is the owner of 700 acres of land, all of which, with the assistance of his son and son-in-law, he cultivates. He made his home in the old brick house on the farm until 1877, when he moved into his present residence. Mr. Wilson's first presidential vote was cast for Martin VanBuren, and he has ever since affiliated with the Democratic party. DR. JOHN C. BOWMAN, one of the leading physicians and surgeons of Trumbull county, was born in Elkrun township, Columbiana county, Ohio, February 1, 1819, a son of David and Anna (Oyster) Bowman, natives of eastern Pennsylvania, who were married in Ohio. The father was a farmer by occupation, was one of the leading men of his community, and his death occurred when our subject was only five months old, leaving a widow and three children: William, deceased; David, deceased; and J. C. The mother died at the age of seventy-four years. J. C. Bowman, the subject of this sketch, spent his boyhood days on a farm in the woods. At the age of eighteeen years he turned his attention to the furtherance of his education, working during the summer months, and attending school in the winter. At the age of twenty-two years he began reading medicine with Dr. Hahn, of North Lima, Ohio, although his spare moments had been devoted to the study of medicine since his sixteenth year. At that early age he practiced the old method of bleeding, etc. At the age of twenty-two years Mr. Bowman entered the office of Dr. Hahn, and later at- tended the Eclectic Medical College of Philadelphia and Ann Arbor University. The following two years were spent in the practice of his chosen profession at North Lima, Mahoning county, Ohio, and in Southington, Trumbull county, about fifteen years, and since the spring of 1862, he has been actively engaged in the practice of medicine in Girard. He has a large and successful practice, and makes a specialty of lung and female diseases. Dr. Bowman was married, December 31, 1840, to Miss Sophia Hahn, a native of Lima, Mahoning county, Ohio. They have had seven children, viz.: Sylvester, deceased ; John W., deceased; Adaline and Louisa A , also deceased; Lucy A., widow of John Arndt, resides with her father; Lusetta J., also at home, is the widow of Comfort Hurd; Ella C., at home. Mr. and Mrs. Bowman are members of the Evangelical Church, in which the former has been a local minister for a number of years. The Doctor also affiliates with the Republican party, but favors Prohibition, and is one of the best physicians and leading citizens of Trumbull county. ROLIN A. COBB, secretary and treasurer of the Winfield Manufacturing Company, Warren, Ohio, was born in Jamestown, New York, December 2, 1852, and has been associated with this concern since 1882, and during all these years has been an active and efficient worker in the interests of the company. He is a son of Norval B. and Amelia (Lord) Cobb. Mr. Cobb is a native of New York State, but has been a resident of Ohio since his youth, having come to Trumbull county with his parents. The Cobbs are descendants of