OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 425 fall helpless. But he kept at his work. In February, 1838, his horse ran away and broke the Doctor's ribs and one of his legs, and he lay in the snow for some time until found by John McConnell, whose son William the Doctor was visiting. The Doctor was helped into his sleigh and went on and prescribed for his patient, and was brought home before his.own injuries were cared for. About 1840, a tumor formed on his left side, beneath the deep pectoral muscle. It was opened by Dr. Delamater, and again by Dr. Bronson and a seton inserted. The inflammation was severe, and was nearly fatal. In the summer of 1845, he was again severely sick, and again in 1854 he had a congestive chill, in which for four hours he seemed to be past recovery. All of these attacks were results of excessive Work and special injuries, which his iron constitution enabled him to survive. In 1852, he returned East with his wife, and visited his early home and also hers, passing six weeks of May and June in that pleasant manner. He found the remains of his father's old copper mill still at Rupert, and several boys, like himself, grown to be seventy and eighty years of age. In 1854, he forswore practice, saying that "an old man without eyes, ears, teeth or fingers, had no business to be dabbling in medicine." This was not true of him, but it indicated his belief that a man should quit before becoming incompetent. His counsel, however, continued to be sought, and he was ever of aid to his son, the subject of this sketch, who was taking his place in active work. The last years . of his life were spent in quiet ease. Young in face, hair but slightly gray, and scarcely thinned, erect and straight as an arrow, he took his daily wall s with a light step, read the news of the day and the last medical journal, and mingled with his friends, cheerful and thoughtful himself, and greatly revered by all. He was taken with an acute pleuro-pneumonia in January, and died February 7, 1858. His marriage occurred February 6, 1822, at Pembroke, New York, to Sarah Dana, a native of Enfield, Connecticut, born September 24, 1796, the seventh daughter of Daniel and Dorothy (Kibbee) Dana. Her father was a graduate of Yale and a studious man of letters, the fifth in generation from Richard Dana, who emigrated from France and died at Cambridge, Massachusetts, April 2, 1690. Mrs. Harmon was a delicate woman, but accomplished in her quiet way more than many who were her superiors in bodily strength. She was a careful wife, an indulgent mother, a good neighbor and faithful friend. She early became a member of the Presbyterian Church, and remained a devoted attendant until her death. After the demise of her husband, she gave up the cares of the house, and led an easy, cheerful life, until its close, November 6, 1868. Dr. and Mrs. John B. Harmon were the parents of six children and an adopted one. Of these John B. Harmon, Jr., born October 29, 1822, was graduated at Yale in 1842, and is a prominent lawyer of San Francisco. He was, in 1878—'79, Grand Master of the ON Fellows, and he was tendered a reception by them in Warren, on October 4, 1878, in which the citizens universally joined, making it by far the grandest celebration ever held in that city, if not in the State. Six hundred and seventy-two guests sat at the table at one time in the Methodist church, and the details of the entertainment have passed into local history. The next in order of birth is Dr. Julian Harmon, the subject of this 426 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY sketch, who will be mentioned more at length further on. Mitty, an adopted daughter, was born at Hamburgh, New York, June 23, 1814, and married Jacob Gimperling, April 8, 1833, after which they resided several years in Hudson, Ohio. moving thence to Ravenna, where he died, December 25, 1848. She returned to Dr. Harmon's, and on November 4, 1863, married Rev. John McLean, then in Bristol, Ohio. She died in Canfield, the latter State, in 1878 or 1879; was a devoted Methodist from sixteen years of age, and was highly respected by many warm friends. The third in order of birth is Captain Charles R. Harmon, who was born November 4, 1826. He was engaged in the hardware business in Warren for a number of years, and for about a year edited a spicy sheet in the interest of the Mecca oil business. On the outbreak of the Civil war, he enlisted as a private in Company F, of the Twenty-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was in the Western Virginia campaign, in Colonel Ammon's brigade, serving as a valuable scout, and enjoying the respect of his superior officer and his comrades. He was shot at the battle of Stone River, and the commission of Captain was mailed to his address the day he was killed, which commission was afterward ratified by President Lincoln, as Lieutenant Harmon had been acting Captain for some six months previous to his death. His son Ellis was adopted by 15r. Julian Harmon, the subject of this sketch, but that youth died of diphtheria when thirteen years of age. Edward D. Harmon, fourth child of Dr. John Harmon, was born May 1, 1831, and is now a prosperous farmer and real-estate dealer in Oakland, California. Sarah D. Harmon, the only daughter of this family, born April 3, 1833, died in Warren, July 6, 1880. She was highly educated and a successful teacher for many years. Never robust, she wore herself out prematurely in her school duties, and died after a year and a half of intense suffering, which she bore with courage and resignation, firm in the hope of a Christian faith. Willie, the youngest, born June 30, 1835, died April 10, 1836. Dr. Julian Harmon, of this notice, was horn August 1, 1824, and was graduated at Western Reserve College in August, 1846, and at Cleveland Medical College, February 28, 1849. Be practiced alone until June, 1860, when Dr. J. T. Smith formed a partnership with him. At the beginning of the late war, in 1861, Dr. Smith became assistant surgeon of the Second Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, and Dr. Julian Harmon continued his practice alone. The hardships of his practice were similar to those endured by his father in the same capacity, and, indeed, it is the common lot of physicians. In the winter of 1862—'63, Dr. Julian rode horseback through snow and mud for ninety consecutive days, the trips ranging from thirty-two to fifty-two miles, going on foot evenings and mornings around the town. One night he walked six miles between 8 and 11 o'clock, after a ride of fifty-one miles. Small and delicate, he seemed unfitted for such work, and was induced to enter the drug business in September, 1865, which he discontinued April 1, 1868, having lost $16,000. His wife had died six weeks previously, and he was thus deprived of the help he relied on, which made his pecuniary loss seem greater. He resumed his old office, with Dr. Metcalf, until April, 1875, since which time he has been alone. He was eminently successful in 1854 during an epidemic of vesicular bronchitis among children. During the great prevalence of scarlet fever and diphtheria, in OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 427 1861—'62—'63 and 1864, he lost very few out of a large number of cases. In obstetric practice he has been skillful and successful. For many years he acted as surgeon for the Cleveland & Mahoning and Atlantic & Great Western Railroads, and has treated some desperately had cases with most gratifying results. He has acted as examining surgeon for Trumbull county, for pensions, for some twenty years; is an active member of Trumbull County, Northeastern Ohio, the State Medical and National Medical Societies, and has been a trustee of the Newburg Insane Asylum, and of the Western Reserve College. July 30, 1857, Dr. Julian Harmon was first married to J. Rebecca Swift, daughter of George and Olive (Kinsman) Swift, and they had two daughters and one son. February 13, 1868, the family were called upon to mourn the loss of the devoted wife and mother, in which they had the sympathy of numerous friends, who knew and appreciated her worth. June 6, 1871, Dr. Harmon was married again, his second wife being Mary E. Bostwick, daughter of L. L. and Margaret (Wetmore) Bostwick, of Canfield, Ohio, and they have one son living, Edward L., an elder one having died October 26, 1881. One son, Charlie, died of diphtheria when nine years of age, which loss was a great disappointment to the Doctor's hopes. Dr. Harmon's other children are: Cornelia M., Olive R. and Dr. Julian Dana Harmon. Cornelia, residing at home, has had a thorough education, having graduated at the high schools of Warren and taken a two years' course at Oberlin (Ohio) Seminary, and spent one year at Vassar College. Olive R., the second daughter, graduated at the high schools of Warren, and at the Dana Musical Institute, of the same city, after which she completed her studies in Europe, where she passed two years, and is now an assistant in the Dana Musical Institute. Dr. Julian Dana Harmon, a graduate of the literary department of the Michigan University, and also of the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania, entered into practice with his father in May, 1892, and is successfully pursuing his profession. Dr. Julian Harmon has resided on the same lot in Warren from the time of his birth. He lived for sixty-two years in the old home which was erected by his lamented father, but in 1885—'86 built the present elegant residence which occupies the site of the old home. Unassuming in manners, upright in character, a physician of note, and a public-spirited citizen, he exemplifies in his life the predominating characteristics of his ancestors, and especially of his revered father, whose acts are forever intimately intertwined with the history of Ohio. HENRY H. MASON, a prominent citizen of Niles, Ohio, has long been identified with the business interests of this place, and has contributed in no small degree to her growth and prosperity. It is therefore fitting that his history should be recorded in this volume, and to this purpose the following space is devoted: During the reign of Queen Anne of England an insurrection broke out in which Nathan, Sampson and Daniel Mason, brothers, were en- gaged. They were leaders of a political party called " King Killers." It appears from history that they were men of some influence, and rendered themselves conspicu- ous in that contest; but that party was put 428 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY down by the queen's troops, and those three brothers were forced to flee to save their heads. They succeeded in getting on board a French vessel, and came to America. They landed in Boston and in a short time succeeded in getting their wives and children over, and settled in Swansea, Massachusetts. They were professors of the Baptist faith and they and their descendants assisted Roger Williams in founding the first Baptist Church in North America. From this stock all the Masons " from Maine to Georgia " have sprung. The three brothers first named were strongly opposed to monarchial government, and their descendants partake freely of their sentiments upon the subject. Nathan Mason, great-grandfather of our subject, was born in Swansea, Massachusetts, in 1719; he was named Nathan in honor of one of the original three brothers. Through the Baptist Association of Massachusetts he was called to the pastorate of a Baptist Church in Lower Canada, and gladly welcomed the summons. When it became evident that Canada would not join the thirteen colonies in their struggle for independence against the British king, the congregation over which Nathan Mason presided determined to remove to New England; a committee appointed by the church selected a spot in Lanesboro township, Berkshire county, Massachusetts, for their retreat, and as one family they brought their church books, property and preacher, and settled in Massachusetts. The church which they built is still standing, and Nathan Mason presided as their pastor until his death in 1804. He married and was the father of eight children: Nathan, Hezekiah, Samp son, Daniel, Chloe, Elizabeth, Bethania and Experience. His son Hezekiah enlisted in the Colonial army ,the second year of the war of the Revolution, and served to the close of the struggle; he was retained in the commissary department, being considered an expert financier. By common consent Nathan Mason was exempt from military duty although he participated in a fight at Bennington, Vermont, at the time some stores were seized there, after which the enemy was captured to a man. Nathan Mason, a son of Nathan Mason, Sr., was born November 15, 1756, married Miss Cole, and in 1788 removed with his family to Washington county, New York, where he claimed some land which he cleared and converted into a farm; there he lived forty-two years. In 1835 his two younger sons emigrated to Andover, Ashtabula county, Ohio, he and his wife accompanying them; he lived to the age of ninety-one years, dying June 17, 1847. A transcript of the records of Massachusetts giving the history of the service of Revolutionary soldiers is as follows: " COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, BOSTON. " Revolutionary service of Nathan Mason, of Lanesborough. " V. 17, 166: Various service.—A pay roll of Captain Daniel Brown's company, who marched on the alarm from Lanesborough to Meloomscuyck on August 14, 1777, and continued in said service as respectively noted in the proper column of days. " Nathan Mason, private; time of service, six days. " V. 17, 192: Various service.—An abstract of pay due to Captain Daniel Brown's company, Colonel Simonds' regiment, on the alarm October 20, 1780, agreeable to a resolve of the General Court passed November 13, 1780, for Continental pay. " Nathan Mason, private: time of service, three days. OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 429 " V. 21, 11: Various service.—A pay roll of Captain Samuel Low's company in Colonel Benjamin Sirnond's regiment of the militia from the county of Berkshire in the State of Massachusetts Bay, for service done for the United States of America at St. Coyx, from the 30th day of June to the 14th day of Au gust, 1777, inclusively. The within is the additional pay promised by this State, one pound per month. " Nathan Mason, private, entered service July 9, left service July 23. Number of days of service, fifteen days. " I hereby certify that the foregoing conditions of the military service of Nathan Mason are true extracts from the Revolutionary war archives deposited in this office. " Witness the seal of the Commonwealth. " WILLIAM M. OLIN, Secretary." [SEAL.] Ambrose Mason, son of Nathan Mason, Jr., father of our subject, was born in Berkshire county, Massachusetts, December 25, 1781. He married Jetnimah Turner, a daughter of Captain Turner of Revolutionary note; the Captain died when she was eight years old, and she was reared from that time by a half-sister, wife of Deacon Parker; she received a good education and taught in the district school. At the age of nineteen years Ambrose Mason hired as a farm laborer for a term of six months, and his service was most satisfactory; he was then appointed chainman for a party of surveyors, and became so interested in the use of the compass that he concluded to continue his education; he studied the following winter under the surveyor, and then taught for a few terms. He engaged in farming in Essex county, New York, and in 1808 bought another farm, which he improved and occupied as his home for twenty-seven years. He was appointed - 29 - Justice of the Peace for his township in 1820, and in 1823 was appointed Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. In September, 1834, he disposed of his property in Essex county, and came to Trumbull county, Ohio; in 1839 he erected a store building in Niles, and purchased the first stock of goods sold there brought from New York city. In 1848 he sold his mercantile interests and retired; he died at the home of his daughter, in Girard, in 1871, aged ninety years; his wife had died seventeen years before. They had a family of nine children: Hiram, who died at the age of six years; Lucy married Ephraim Woodworth; Amanda married James Good:. rich; Eliza is the wife of E. Crandon; Dean E. married Bertha Holcomb; Electa married Josiah Robbins; the seventh child was also named Hiram; he married Margaret Cherry; H. H. is the subject of this sketch; Harriet, is the wife of John Reeves. H. H. Mason was born January 3, 1817, and received his education in the district school, and was reared to the occupation of a farmer; he followed agricultural pursuits until 1835, when he came to Warren and secured a position as clerk with William Goodhue; after a number of years of experience in the mercantile business in Warren, he came to Niles and formed a partnership with Mr. Robbins in general merchandising. This business was continued until 1864, and soon after it was closed out Mr. Mason removed with his family to Cleveland, Ohio, in order to give his children the advantages of the superior educational facilities in that city. In the spring of 1872 he returned to Niles, and the following January was elected cashier of the Citizens' Savings & Loan Association; he held this office until 1880, when he was appointed Postmaster of Niles; he served in this capacity efficiently and to the satisfaction 430 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY of the public until 1889. In January, 1890, he was made president of the First National Bank of Niles, and filled this position until 1893. He has served in the local offices of the township and was the first. Mayor of Niles, and for a number of years was a member of the Council. He has always voted the Republican ticket, and has frequently represented his party in conventions. He is a man of excellent business qualifications, possessed of sound judgment and rare executive ability. He was married in Niles, Ohio, February 22, 1842, to Adeliza Kingsley, a daughter of William Kingsley, a native of New York State. Mrs. Mason was born in Washington county, New York, August 24, 1824; she is the mother of six children: Cordelia, now the wife of. W. K. Miller; Albina, wife of Ralph J. Wick; William Ambrose; George, deceased; Charles and Henry H., Jr. George was a practicing physician in Arizona, where he died. Mr. Mason was the first man to be initiated into the secrets of Masonry at Niles, and is an honored member of the fraternity. ALBERT I. POWERS, one of the prominent farmers of Trumbull county, Ohio, is a son of Matthew Powers, a venerable citizen of Liberty township, this county. Albert I. Powers was born and reared on his father's farm in Hubbard township, this county, the date of his birth being June 7, 1847. His early education was received in the public schools, When be was sixteen he entered the Western Reserve Seminary at Farmington, and after being a student in that institution for three terms he took a commercial course at Iron City College, Pitts burg. After completing his course in the business college, he was employed as clerk in Youngstown by B. F. Parks & Company, with whom he remained one year. At the age of nineteen he took charge of the mercantile establishment of M. Powers & Sons, Coalburgh, Trumbull county, Ohio, he having an interest in the firm. He was married at the age of twenty, and after his marriage dissolved his partnership with the above firm, and engaged in farming and stock-raising, being located for two years in Hubbard township. In 1873 he came to Vienna township, spent three years in the southern part of the township, and then settled at his present location. Here he has 126-i acres, which he purchased from the Vienna Coal Company, the property being in a dilapidated condition when it came into his possession. His earnest and efficient efforts to develop and improve it have brought about a marvelous change, this farm being now ranked with the best in the township. In connection with his general farming, Mr. Powers deals extensively in stock, making a specialty of shorthorn cattle. He has a fine herd of full-blooded cattle, at the head of which stands a descendant of the "Booth" family, bred by Jonathan Edwards & Sons. Mr. Powers is one of the organizers and directors of the Orient Electric Company, of Youngstown, which was chartered in June, 1893, with the capital stock of $60,000. This company manufactures and repairs all kinds of electrical supplies, and gives employment to a large force of hands, its capacity per day being 5,000 incandescent lamps. September 4, 1867, Mr. Powers married Miss Amelia Booth, youngest daughter of William and Julia (Hall) Booth. They have had three children, two of whom are living. Maud is the wife of C. 0. Shatto, secretary, OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 431 treasurer and general manager of the Orient Electric Company at Youngstown. Miss Florence is at home and is now fifteen years of age. William C. died January 31, 1875, aged two years. Mr. Powers has been a Jfrobibitionist all his life, and is one of the active workers of his party. He has been placed in nomination for Representative, and also at various times has been on the county ticket; but, his party being in the minority, he has each time been defeated. He is a member of Mahoning Lodge, No. 394, F. & A. M., at Niles, and both he and his wife are active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, he being an official in the church. AMBROSE B. MANNIX, a merchant of Vienna, was born October 11, 1850, at Boston, Massachusetts, a son of Timothy and Margaret (Hickey) Man-nix, both now deceased. His fattier was a merchant of Boston, and when the subject of this sketch was about five years of age, he removed to Malone, New York, where he purchased a farm, which he conducted until he died. Our subject, one of a family of twelve children, eight sons and four daughters, was reared in Malone, Franklin county, New York, and received his education in private and high schools. At the age of nineteen years he accepted a position as watchman on the lake steamers plying between Ogdensburg and Chicago; later he spent two years on a farm at Newbury, Geauga county; next purchased an interest in a drilling outfit, and was engaged in drilling for coal in Geauga and Trumbull counties; afterward conducted a meat market in Vienna about twelve years, and then, in company with S. W. Squires, purchased the mercantile stock of D. M. McClurg, at Vienna. The firm of Squires & Mannix continued about two years, after which Mr. Mannix purchased the entire business. He carries a general stock amounting to $8,000, of dry goods, boots, shoes, notions, groceries, hardware, farm implements, buggies, etc. He also owns forty-five acres of land in the village of Vienna, where he now resides. Mr. Mannix is a self-made man, having begun life for himself at the bottom round of the ladder, but by good business management and sound judgment has amassed a handsome competency, and is now one of the leading men of Trumbull county. At Vienna, February 22, 1882, Mr. Man-nix was united in marriage with Carrie Chamberlain, a native of this county and a daughter of George and Mary (Wheeler) Chamberlain. In political matters, our subject affiliates with the Republican party, and has served as Treasurer of Vienna township. Socially, he is a member of the F. & A. M., Mahoning Lodge, No. 294. Mr. Mannix is one of the public-spirited men in his locality, and always lends a helping hand to any enterprise that might prove a benefit to the public in general. He has projected and is about to carry into operation an electric street railway running from Warren to Sharon, Pennsylvania, via Vienna, a distance, of sixteen miles. He has secured the franchise and has also most of the right of way. conceded. CHARLES H. STAMBAUGH, a farmer. and real-estate, dealer, Youngstown, Ohio, was born in Weathersfield town, ship, Mahoning county, Ohio, December 1849. He is a son of Jeremiah and Eliza,- 432 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY beth (Wise) Stambaugh. Jeremiah Stambaugh was born in Perry county, Pennsylvania, and when a young man came out to Ohio and secured employment with his uncle, John Stambaugh. Later he was employed by Governor Tod, and he also worked for Judge Tod. Then, in company with a cousin, he opened a coal bank and was engaged in the coal business for a number of years. His father, David Stambaugh, was at one time Sheriff of Perry county, Pennsylvania. He died when Jeremiah was a small boy. The mother of our subject was born in Weathers-field township, this county, daughter of Jacob Wise, and was reared and educated here. She became the mother of four children, two of them survive: .Dr. J. E. Stambaugh and the subject of this article. Jeremiah Stambaugh died June 13, 1880. Charles Stambaugh grew up on his father's farm and received his education in the district schools. He moved to his presentiocation, near Youngstown, in 1880. Previous to this he spent two years in Boardman township. Upon locating at Youngstown he built an eight-room residence, erected other farm buildings and otherwise substantially improved his place, and in 1892 he purchased other land. He now owns 102 acres besides his home place. Much of his property is each year growing in value, and he has already platted a portion of it and has sold a number of town lots. Mr. Stambaugh was married in 1873 to Miss Rachel Peters, daughter of Christian and Eva (Christian) Peters, the youngest in a family of fourteen children, eleven of whom reached maturity and eight of whom are now living. The Peters family came from Lehigh county, Pennsylvania, to Ohio, and in Weathersfield township, Mahoning county, in 1854, Mrs. Stambaugh was born. Mr. and Mrs. Stambaugh have two children: Clyde D., born in 1877; and Earl W., June 9, 1886. Since 1891, Mr. Stambaugh's home has been within the city limits. He is independent in politics, voting for the best man, regardless party lines. Mrs. Stambaugh is a member of the Reform Church. WESLEY W. WILSON, County Com- missioner of Trumbull county, Ohio, is a resident of Warren township. Of his life we present the following brief review: Wesley W. Wilson was born on the farm on which he now resides, in November, 1839, son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Riddle) Wilson, natives of Virginia and Pennsylvania respectively. Thomas Wilson came to this county with his parents when he was quite small. His father and mother, William and Lydia -Wilson, were natives of the Old Dominion, and were of German and Scotch descent. The Wilsons ranked with the first families of Virginia. When William and Lydia Wilson came to Trumbull county, Ohio, they first located at Farmington, from whence, a few years later, they removed to Warren, settling about one mile east of where the subject of this subject now lives. Not long afterward they took up their abode on the farm that joins our subject on the east. Here grandfather Wilson cleared eighty acres, made a nice home, and spent the rest of his days, his death occurring when he was eighty-four years old. His wife had passed away some years before. He was a man of sterling integrity and good judgment, being strong both mentally and physicially, and was a leader among the pioneers. His political views were in harmony with the principles OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 433 advocated by the Whigs, and in the ranks of that party he was an active worker. He also took an active part in religious matters, his house having been used as a place of worship by both the Presbyterians and the Methodists. He and his wife had a family of eight children, a record of whom is as follows: John, who located in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, is deceased; Elijah, for many years engaged in farming in Trumbull county, is deceased; Lydia died in early life; James, deceased; Thomas, the father of Wesley W.; Mary Ann, deceased, wife of John Reeves; Temperance, deceased, wife of Henry King, and William F., deceased, a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church, who, for many years was regarded as one of the ablest men in the Ohio Conference. The Wilson family were all noted for the active part they took in church and educational work, besides being prominently connected with various other public affairs in the early history of this part of Ohio. Grandfather Wilson and his son, Elijah, both took part in the war of 1812. Thomas Wilson, the father of our subject, was engaged in agricultural pursuits all his life. He cleared up and improved 120 acres of land in the woods of Warren townihip, where he spent his life, and died on another farm that he had purchased near Warren. He was first a Whig and afterward a Republican, and, religiously, was identified with the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was married, in this county, to Miss Elizabeth Riddle, who was born in Crawford county, Pennsylvania, daughter of Merinus Riddle. In his family were the same number of children his father had. Of them we record that Emily, wife of John Cartwright, is deceased; Henry C., is a resident of Champion township, this county; Martha is the wife of Edward Arnold and lives at Akron, Ohio; Albert and Mary are twins, the former being a resident of Linn county, Iowa, and the latter being the wife of Ellis Fox, Trumbull county, Ohio; Wesley W. was the next in order of birth; John R., of Farmiugton township, this county, is a teacher and farmer; the eighth born, a daughter, died in infancy. The father of this family passed away February 3, 1879, aged seventy-six years; his wife, December 25, 1859. Wesley W. Wilson was reared on his father's farm and in his boyhood days learned the carpenter and joiner's trade, which he followed a few years previous to the war. After the war he was engaged in contracting and building for some time. His education was received in the public schools and in the high school at Warren. He had also a brief experience in the schoolroom as teacher. April 28, 1861, he enlisted in Company C, Nineteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and in the service three months, when he was discharged on account of disability. Recovering his health, he re-entered the service in July, 1862, in Company G, Second Ohio Heavy Artillery, and was in many engagements and skirmishes, and was mustered out of the service August 23, 1865. On one occasion he was struck on the leg by a piece of shell, but was not, however, severely wounded. Mr. Wilson was married, in September, 1866, to Miss Melissa Templeton, a native of this county and a daughter of William Templeton. After his marriage he removed to Linn county, Iowa, hoping that a change of climate would be beneficial to his declining health. He remained in Iowa until February, 1868, when he returned to his old home in Ohio. Here he has since resided. His wife died December 7, 1871, at the age of twenty-five years, leaving an only child, Gertie E. December 25, 1873, he married 434 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY Amanda Brobst, daughter of John Brobst, of this county. Their only child, a daughter, died in infancy. Mr. Wilson has filled the office of County Commissioner since January 1, 1892, having been elected to this office on the Republican ticket. He has served as Township Trustee for. a number of years, and has also filled various other offices. In every position which he has been called to fill he has performed his duty with the strictest fidelity. He is one of the leading spirits of the Republican party in this county. Like his forefathers, he is a stanch Methodist, '.and is active and liberal in the support of the church. He is identified with Bell Harmon Post, No. 36, G. A. R. Flis farm comprises seventy-nine acres, and is one of the nicest rural homes in this part of the country. ELIAB LOMAX, one of the leading merchants of Lowellville, Ohio, is a ---J son of John Lomax, a native of England, born in 1823. The father emigrated with his family to America in 1853, sailing from the port of Liverpool. He first located in Minersville, Pennsylvania, and afterward resied in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, coming finally to Lowellville, Ohio. Here he bought property and established himself' in a small tin business. At the end of four years he put in a hardware stock, and now is well established in a profitable trade. Although he had in his youth few educational advantages, he is well informed upon all the topics of the day. In his religious ideas he entertains the convictions of the Free-thinker. He has reared his family to habits of self-reliance and independence of thought. He is a son of Henry and Nancy (Fisher) Lomax, who lived and died in England, their native country. John Lomax married Margaret Taylor, a native of England and a daughter of Thomas Taylor, also an Englishman by birth. Eleven children were born of this union: Therza, wife of Thomas Planton; Levi, deceased; Anna, widow of George Briton; Alpheus; Eliab, the subject of this notice; Caroline, Salina, Eleazer, Henry T., John T., and another daughter named Caroline. The last named six are not living. The mother of this family is also deceased. The father was married a second time, December 26,1867, to Alice Lomax, a native of England, and three children were born of this marriage: William, deceased; Morris and Elizabeth M. Eliab Lomax was born in England in 1853, and was .an infant of one year when his parents emigrated to America. He remained under the parental roof until eighteen years old, when he engaged in coal mining at Clinton, Pennsylvania. At the end of two years he came to Lowellville, Ohio, and during one winter was employed at the furnace. He then resumed mining in the coal regions, and four years were spent in this occupation. The end of this period brings him to the year 1877, when he went into the oil region of Pennsylvania, where he was drilling and pumping until 1882. He then came back to Lowellville, and was employed on the railroad and at the furnace for a time. Determined to enter a new field, he invested his savings, which amounted to $30, in a small stock of goods, and for fifteen months carried on a little store. He then went back to mining, but in 1885 again embarked in mercantile trade at his old stand. His capital was then increased to $150, and from this beginning he has established himself in a profitable business. He carries a stock val- OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 435 ued at $6,000, and has a wide patronage. He has high credit in commercial circles, discounting his bills as soon as received. Mr. Lomax was married in 1873 to Amy Brown, a daughter of William H. and Prudence Brown, natives of England and Pennsylvania, respectively. Mrs. Lomax died in 1881, leaving three children: Carrie M., Alberta and William J. Mr. Lomax was married a second time to Frances Hayes, and one child has been born of this union, Hazel V. Our subject adheres to the principles of the Republican party. He has served his town as a member of the School Board and belongs to the Town Council. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias, and he and his wife and daughters, Carrie and Alberta, belong to the Presbyterian Church, of which he i9 a Trustee. LOYAL W. MOTT, one of the wide( awake, industrious and successful farmers of Bazetta township, Trumbull county, Ohio, was born in Mecca township, this county, July 29, 1855. Following is a brief review of his life and ancestry: Valentine Mott, father of L. W. Mott, was for many years one of the prominent and successful men of this township. He was born in Cayuga county, New York, July 20, 1831, son of Stephen and Cinderella (Parker) Mott, both natives of the Empire State. Stephen Mott and his family came to Trumbull county, Ohio, in 1832, and settled in Mecca township, where he died at the age of eighty-two. His venerable widow, eighty-seven years of age, resided at the home of her grandson, L. W. Mott, until her death, which occurred September 22, 1893. This worthy couple had five children : Washington, Dorliska, Roxy, Valentine and Mary,—all having passed away. Valentine Mott was reared in Mecca township, and when he grew up was married here to Lucinda Bowen, her parents having come to this county from New York. She was a daughter of Derias and Dorcas (Colburn) Bowen. After his marriageValentine Mott settled in Bazetta township, where he had a fine farm of 170 acres, and where he and his wife spent their lives and died, his death occurring in 1892, and hers in 1882, she being fifty-seven years old at the time of her death. They had four children: two of them died in childhood,—Charles, at the age of two and a half years, and Lucy at the age of four. Those living are: H. H. Mott, a lawyer and surveyor of Grafton, North Dakota; and Loyal W., the subject of this sketch. Valentine Mott was a Republican and a Mason. He was a member of the Christian Church, and his life accorded with his profession. L. W. Mott was eight years old when he came to this township, and here he was reared and educated. In 1882 he located on his present farm, which comprises fifty-eight acres, and which is well improved with a modern two-story residence, 41 x 30 feet, finished on the inside with hard wood, and built on a rock foundation. Surrounding the house is an attractive lawn, the whole presenting an appearance of comfort and of taste and refinement as well. Mr. Mott also owns twenty-six acres of land at another piace in this township. He keeps a dairy and raises sheep and other stock, and has been uniformly successful in his farming operations. Mr. Mott was married, January 11, 1880, to Matilda H. Lewis, who was born in Arkansas, daughter of Benjamin and Betsey (Roppet) Lewis, one of a family of four daughters and one son. She was left an or- 436 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY phan when a child, and for several years found a home in the family of John Weir, of this township. Mr. and Mrs. Mott have two children: Mabel L. and Cinderella M. Mrs. Mott is a member of the Disciple Church. Politically Mr. Mott affiliates with the .Republican party. CHARLES C. BUBB, No. 536 Youngstown avenue, Warren, Ohio, has been living here retired from active business since 1886. As one of the respected citizens of Warren, we make biographical mention of him as follows: Charles C. Bubb was born in Cheltenham, England, in December, 1851, son of Job and Sarah (Evans) Bubb, who are still living in England. He was reared and educated in his native land, receiving his education in a branch of, and later secured a scholarship in, Corpus Christi College. In December, 1869, he landed on American soil and shortly afterward located in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, where he accepted a position as bookkeeper. Subsequently he engaged in the manufacture of fire brick, becoming interested in three brick-yards, and doing an extensive business. He was thus occupied for seven years, with headquarters at Pittsburg, and in 1885, after disposing of his interest in this business, he made a trip to Europe. Since he first came to America he has made the journey to his old home across the ocean ten different times. In January, 1886, he took up his abode in Warren, Ohio, and here, as already stated, is retired from active business. He has, however, taken an active interest in local affairs, and is now serving his fourth term as Councilman of Warren, having been first elected as such the following year after he settled here. He was elected to this office on the Republican ticket, he having affiliated with the Republican party ever since he became an American citizen. Warren has not a more zealous worker for its welfare than Charles C. Bubb. He was married in Allegheny City, October 16, 1873, to Miss Rachel R. McBrier, daughter of William and Nancy (Brooks) McBrier, of that city. The Brooks family are old pioneers of Trumbull county, having come from Bridgeton, New Jersey, in the latter part of the eighteenth century. Rachel was the twelfth in descent from Sharpless Brooks, who settled upon the Delaware river near the town of Chester, several years preceding the arrival of William Penn. She is the grand-niece of Sidney Higdon. Their only child, Charles C., Jr., is now, at the youthful age of seventeen, associate editor of the Wasp, a neat, newsy sheet, edited and published by Charles C. Bubb and L. B. Dana. The subject of our sketch is one of a family of eight children, seven of whom are living. He has two brothers in South Africa and one in the city of Pittsburg, while his sisters reside in England. His parents have celebrated their golden wedding, and are well preserved, physically and mentally. Charles C. Bubb, Sr., is a member of Stuckrath Lodge; No. 340, A. F. & A. M., of Allegheny City. JAMES FRANK KING, of Howland township, Trumbull county, Ohio, is one of the prominent men of the county and a representative of one of its pioneer families. He was born in this county, March 12, 1822, and is a son of William King. William King was born in Connecticut, and at the age of three years, in 1798, OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 437 was brought by his father, Barber King, to Trumbull county, Ohio. Barber King was also a native of Connecticut, as was his wife, whose maiden name was Irene Scoville. They had five sons and two daughters: James, Jonathan, Samuel, William, David Bliss, Anna and Sarah. Barber King and his wife both died in this county. William King was married here to Mary Kennedy, a native of Howland township, daughter of Samuel and Jane (Kennedy) Kennedy, natives of Pennsylvania. Samuel Kennedy emigrated to Trumbull county in 1814, and he and his wife both died here. William and Mary King had four children, namely: Irene, deceased; James Frank, the subject of this article; Orilla Chamberlain, a resident of Bazetta township, Trumbull county; and Jerusha Rogers, who lives in Warren, Ohio. William King died October 8, 1866, and his wife departed this life January 3, 1869. His father being a farmer, James F. was reared on the farm and in early life was inured to hard work. He was married September 16, 1862, to Cornelia Andrews, a native of Hartford township, Trumbull county, daughter of Samuel and Lorena (Hutchins) Andrews, both natives of Connecticut. Her father is now a resident of Warren, Ohio, and is eighty-three years of age. Mr. and Mrs. King have two children, Kate and Elmer. The latter married Adelphia Thatcher, a native of Cortland, this county, and a daughter of Joseph and Nancy (Porter) Thatcher. Elmer King and his wife have one son, James F. King, Jr. Mr. King's parents and grandparents were members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. King all his life has been engaged in agricultural pursuits. He has a fine farm of 107 acres, well improved, kept in the best of order, and stocked with road horses, short- horn cattle and Southdown sheep. For a number of years he has been president of the Trumbull County Agricultural Society, and takes an active part in the advancement of its best interests. He is a man of broad and progressive views and is well posted on current events. His political views are in harmony with Republican principles. For a number of years he has served as Township Trustee. ALBERT E. CHINNOCK, engaged in farming and sawmilling in Champion township, Trumbull county, was born near Warren, Warren township, this county, November 14, 1850, a son of Thomas Chinnock, a native of Bristol, Somersetshire, England. He was a farmer by occupation, a Republican in his political views, and was a member of the Episcopal Church. Mr. Chin. nock was married in England, to Elizabeth Jewell, who was born near Bristol, a daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Jewell. Mr. and Mrs. Chinnock had five children: A. E., the subject of this sketch; Sarah, wife of John Kingdom, of Orwell, Ohio; Elizabeth, wife of V. J. Miller, of this township; Charles J., also of this place; and John, deceased. The father died in Champion township, Trumbull county, December 31, 1891, at the age of seventy-three years, and the mother still survives, aged seventy years. A. E. Chinnock was reared on a farm, and received his education at Warren and Orwell. He also taught school for a time. In 1874 he came to the farm he still owns, consisting of 375 acres, all of which is under a good state of cultivation. He has two good barns, one 30 x 60 feet and the other 35 x 62 feet, and has all the other necessary farm conven- 438 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY iences. In 1875 Mr. Chinnock embarked in the saw-milling business, but afterward sold out, and in 1887 bought his present mill. He employs from eight to ten men, manufactures lumber, nail kegs, etc., and is one of the most successful men in this branch of industry in Trumbull county. January 2, 1873, Mr. Chinnock was united in marriage with Miss Amy Knox, a daughter of Thomas Knox, one of the representative and leading citizens of this county. To this union were born four children; three are now living: Roy T., attending school at New Lyme; Charles C. and Stella. One child, Willie, died at the age of seven years. Mr. Chinnock affiliates with the Republican party, has served as Township Treasurer for two terms, as Township Clerk for three terms, and is now Postmaster of Sunside. He is a member of the Disciple Church, in which he holds the office of Clerk. WILLIAM W. WILSON, who is engaged in farming in Bazetta township, Trumbull county, Ohio, is a man of thrift and enterprise, and is well-known as one of the successful men of his vicinity. He now owns and occupies a portion of the farm on which he was born, the date of his birth being July 11, 1840. He is the son of James G. Wilson, deceased, for many years a prominent citizen of Trumbull county. James G. Wilson was born in Vermont in 1800, and when a young man came with his father, Samuel Wilson, to this county. Samuel Wilson was a native of Vermont. James G. Wilson was twice married, his first wife being Barbara Stevens, and his second wife Olive King. The latter is a daughter of Samuel King, and is the mother of the subject of this sketch. She is now living in Howland township, this county. W. W. Wilson was reared on his father's farm, and was two years a resident of Howand township, to which place his father had moved. In 1862 he had the misfortune to cut his foot so nearly off that it crippled him for life. This accident debarred him from service in the Civil war. He was married November 2, 1868, at Fowler, to Mahala Starner, daughter of Adam and Mary (Hayne) Starner. Her father was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, in 1813, and is now deceased. Her mother, a native of Stark county, Ohio, is now residing in Syracuse, Indiana. Mrs. Wilson had the best of educational advantages, and was for some time engaged in teaching. She is one of a family .of nine children, the others being as follows: Catherine A., Lydia, Atlanta, Orlina, Emma, George F., and two that died in childhood, Haman and one unnamed. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson have one daughter, Ida Pearl, an accomplished young lady. Mr. Wilson has resided on his present farm since 1869. His comfortable residence is built on a modern plan and is well furnished throughout. There are three good barns on his farm. Mr. Wilson is a staunch Republican and a worthy citizen.. FRANK F. FREER, one of the prosperous farmers of Bazetta township, Trumbull county, Ohio, is a native of this place. He was born May 2, 1852, son of William D. and Eliza (Covert) Freer, both natives of Seneca county, New York. William D. Freer was reared, educated and married in his native county, and was one of the OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 439 early settlers and highly respected citizens of Bazetta township, this county, where he died in 1890, aged eight-three years. His widow is still a resident of this township: Of their ten children we make record as follows: Herman; Catherine, a resident of Kansas; Abram, deceased; Delia, deceased; Inez, a resident of Mesopotamia; Mariah, deceased; Celia, died; Relia, of Trumbull county; William W.; Frank F., the subject of this sketch; and one died in infancy. Frank F. Freer was reared and educated in Bazetta township. He is located on a good farm of 207 acres, well improved and well cultivated, the general surroundings of which indicate thrift and prosperity. In connection with his farming he also gives considerable attention to the raising of cattle and horses. Mr. Freer was married at the age of twenty-one, December 29, 1873, to Miss Sarah Davis, daughter of William Davis, a prominent and wealthy citizen of this county. Mr. and Mrs. Freer have three children; Olive Belle, Willie D., and Frank F. Personally, Mr. Freer is a man of fine physique, is in the prime of life, and is the possessor of a genial and jovial disposition that renders him popular with all who know him. Fraternally he is identified with the Masonic order, Cortland Lodge, No. 529. Politically, he is a Republican, while his father is a Democrat. WILLIAM McCOMBS is a well-known farmer of Poland township, and is entitled to representation among the leading agriculturists of Mahoning county. His father, William Morrison McCombs, was born in February, 1816, in Poland township, Mahoning county, Ohio, and resided there with his parents until he had attained his majority. He began his career in life by raising broom-corn, receiving for his service $10 a mouth; he continued in this occupation until the failure of his father's health, when he took charge of the old homestead. Later on he devoted his time to hauling ore, and when he had saved sufficient means he bought the interest of the heirs to his father's place, and engaged in farming in connection with teaming. He was a man of good business qualifications, and was well-informed upon the current topics of his time. In politics he was a Republican ; he served the people of his township as Trustee, and was also a member of the Board of Education; he gave liberally of his means to the support of the Presbyterian Church, which he regularly attended. He died September 19, 1891. His parents, William and Sarah (Nelson) McCombs, were natives of Washington county, Pennsylvania; they emigrated to Mahoning county, Ohio, about 1802, and settled in Poland township, on the. farm now occupied by the subject of this sketch; William McCombs was a tailor by trade and followed this calling prior coming to Ohio, when he took up farming. He reared a family of five sons and five daughters, only one of whom is living, Calvin McCombs, a citizen of Lowellville, Ohio. He was a man of intelligence and judgment, and was recognized as a leader .among men. The McCombs family is of Scotch-Irish descent, the first settlers in this country having emigrated in Colonial times. William Morrison McCombs married Either M. Rice, who was born in the State of New York in 1818, a daughter of Sherman Rice, a native of Connecticut. Sherman Rice was a soldier in the war of 1812, and in times of peace followed agricultural pursuits. Four children were born to William M. and EstherW 440 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY McCombs: Albert S., a farmer by occupation and a resident of the State of Tennessee; William ; Clara and Clark R.; the latter three reside on the old homestead, of which they are equal owners. William McCombs was born February 7, 1848, and was reared to manhood on the farm, becoming thoroughly familiar with all the details of husbandry. During the past ten years he has had charge of the farm, and has been very successful. He affiliates with the Republican party, and has been the recipient of the same honors conferred upon his father in being elected to the office of Trustee, which he has held for seven years. He is al so a member of the School Board. Clark R. McCombs is an honored member of the Knights of Pythias, belonging to the lodge at Haselton. WILLIAM A. MORRISON, M. D., a successful physician of Struthers, Mahoning county, Ohio, is a son of James F. Morrison, a native of the State of Pennsylvania. The father was born in Lawrence county in 1826, and there resided until his death. He was actively engaged in business, conducting an extensive mercantile establishment in connection with agricultural pursuits. Politically, he affiliated with the Republican party, and for several years held the office of Justice of the Peace. He was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church and served as ruling Elder for thirty years. At an early age he was thrown upon his own resources with only a limited education, but by diligence, frugality and thrift he accumulated a modest estate, and became one of the best informed men of his community. Employing the most honorable business methods he won a reputation for integrity and upright dealing which will be a source of pride to his posterity. He was the son of Francis and Mary Ann (Frew) Morrison, natives of Pennsylvania; his father was a prosperous farmer, and a most worthy citizen; he belonged to the United Presbyterian Church, of which he was a Trustee; his fatherw as Joseph Morrison, who was descended from Scotch ancestors. James F. Morrison married Anna Mehard, who was born in Lawrence county, Pennsylvania, in 1828, a daughter of Robert and Christianna (Leevendorper) Mehard, natives of Lawrence county, Pennsylvania. Robert Mehard was a millwright by occupation, and served four terms as Commissioner of his native county; he was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, of which he was ruling Elder. The parents of our subject were united in marriage in 1848, and to them were born five children: William A., the subject of this sketch; Christianna, who died at the age of eight years; Haley, who died at the age of four years; Minnie, who resides with her mother on the old homestead in Lawrence county, Pennsylvania; and Robert, a member of the class of '94 at Jefferson Medical College. Dr. William A. Morrison was born in Lawrence county, Pennsylvania, in 1856, and received his academic education at Wurtemburg in his native county; he entered Washington and Jefferson College in 1875, and was graduated with the degree of A. B. by that renowned institution in 1879; the following fall he entered the Cleveland Medical College, and in the spring of 1881 received the diploma from this school, conferring the degree of M. D. for the second time. He then returned to his old home in Wurtemburg, and began the practice of his profession; at the end of eight months he came to Struthers, Ohio. He has won a large and profitable OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 441 practice, his efforts in behalf of suffering humanity meeting with gratifying success. Dr. Morrison is the owner of a large number of dwellings in Struthers, and in addition to his professional work serves as vice-president of the Carriage Gear Works, a corporation having a capital stock of $50,000. He was united in marriage in 1880 to Miss Mary E. Hazen, a native of Beaver county, Pennsylvania, and a daughter of Nathan and Judith (Segler) Hazen; to them have been born two children: Gertrude and James Homer. The Doctor is a Republican in his politics; he is a member of the Masonic order, belonging to the blue lodge, chapter and commandry. He and his wife are consistent members of the Presbyterian Church and most worthy residents of their community. NELSON A. COWDERY, of Cortland, Ohio, is one of the prominent and wealthy citizens of Trumbull county. Without more than a passing mention of him, a history of this county would be incomplete. Nelson A. Cowdery was born in Hartland township, Connecticut, May 6, 1826. He is a son of Almon Cowdery, and a grandson of Ambrose Cowdery, both natives of Connecticut. Ambrose Cowdery had nineteen children. The fatnily were originally from France, emigrating to America in early colonial times. Almon Cowdery's wife was, before her marriage, Miss Polly Norton. She was born in Massachusetts, daughter of Joel Norton, also a native of that State. In 1826 Almon Cowdery and his wife came to Ohio and settled in Trumbull county, first in East Mecca township, later in West Mecca township, and still later in Bazetta township, where he bought land. By his first wife, the lady above referred to, he had six children: Linus A., Mary A., Norton, Clarissa, Ursula and Nelson A. Mrs. Cowdery died in 1836, and Mr. Cowdery was subsequently married to Lavina Beach. He died at the age of seventy-six years. All his life was spent upon a farm. In politics he was a Republican; in religion, a Congregationalist. At the time the Cowdery family removed to Mecca, Nelson A. was four months old. He was reared on his father's farm and attended the common schools, but the chief part of his education has been gained by home study and in the practical school of experience. He located on his present farm near Cortland in 1866, this place formerly, being known as the Eli Dray farm. It comprises 103 acres, is well improved with brick residence, commodious barns, large orchard, etc. His orchard covers about twenty acres, and among other fruit trees found in it are 1,000 peach trees. Mr. Cowdery also owns 273 acres of fine farming land in Mecca township, besides good property in Cortland. He is president of the First National Bank of Cortland, and was one of the organizers of the cheese factory company at Cortland, whose establishment has already proved itself a great benefit to the township. Mr. Cowdery was married at the age of nineteen, October 10, 1844, to Flora Beach, a native of Vernon, Ohio, and a daughter of Ezekiel and Mercy Beach, formerly of Hartland, Connecticut. They have four children: Pluma M., wife of Harvey Mahannah, of West Mecca, Ohio, is the mother of three children,—Garfield N., Thornton and June; Albert L., also of West Mecca, married Nancy Graham, a native of Pennsylvania, and has nine children, seven sons and two daughters,—Forrest 1., Carl, Harrison, James, 442 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY Amer, Nelson, Etta, Coral and Neal; Rufus M., a merchant of Cortland, married Lydie E. Fans; and Almon B., of East Mecca, who married Carrie Halstead, of Cortland. Mr. Cowdery votes with the Republican party. He has filled nearly all the township offices: for six years has held the office of County Commissioner. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the Disciple Church, being an official in the latter. Mrs. Cowdery has been in every sense a helpmate to her husband, assisting, encouraging and counseling with him in his business affairs, and he attributes his success in life largely to her influence. The Cowderys came from the best element of France, were able to pay their own passage to this country and establish themselves in business, and took part in the Revolutionary war. It may be said further that their descendants have formed a respectable element in the population of this country, have assisted in its growth and prosperity, and have ever been found honest, high-minded and worthy people. DR. ROBERT P. HAYS, a physician and surgeon of Vienna, was born April 9, 1840, a son of John G. and Jane (McKnight) Hays, natives of the North of Ireland. The father came with his parents to America at the age of ten years, was reared to manhood in Venango county, Pennsylvania, and was a farmer by occupation. The mother of our subject was eight years of age when she came with her parents to Pennsylvania, and was reared in Crawford county, that State. Both are now deceased. Dr. R. P. Hays, the only one of his parents' eight children in Ohio, attended the public schools of his native place and the college at Meadville. At the age of seventeen years he began teaching school, following that occupation during the winter months for eight years, and during a part of that time was also engaged in the study of medicine. He read with Dr. Robert Crawford, of Cooperstown, Pennsylvania, and in the spring of 1866 was graduated at the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia. Since that time Dr. Hays has followed his profession at Vienna, Trumbull county, Ohio, and enjoys 9n extensive practice. In 1887 he spent about three months in Philadelphia, taking a private course in special diseases of women. He is thoroughly posted in his profession, and is one of the leading physicians of this part of Ohio. In Vienna, January 2, 1876, Dr. Hays was united in marriage with Lovenia C. Bacon, a native of this city and a daughter of Frank and Sylvia (Lewis) Bacon. Our subject and wife have one child, Francis B., born February 19, 1879. The Doctor is a member of the F. & A. M., Mahoning Lodge, No. 394, also of the State and Trumbull County Medical Societies; is an active worker in the Prohibition party, and is a Presbyterian in his religious belief. DELORMA CALLAHAN, proprietor of one of the best equipped livery barns in Youngstown, Ohio, is a native of the Buckeye State, and is entitled to representation in this volume. His parents were Nathan P. and Mary (Zook) Callahan; the father was born in Mahoning county, Green township, and in early manhood was employed at the cooper's trade. In politics he adhered to the principles of the Republican OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 443 party, and for some time filled the office of Constable; later he was Justice of the Peace, and in 1862, was elected Sheriff of Mahoning county, a position to which he was re-elected; he served with marked efficiency, and proved himself worthy of the trust committed to him. His father also was named Nathan Callahan, and his mother's maiden name was Perkey. Our subject was born in Green township, Mahoning county, Ohio, April 14, 1847, and resided there until 1862, when he removed with his father to Canfield; there he engaged in the livery business on a small scale, meeting with satisfactory results. In 1873 he came to Youngstown, and in partnership with his brother, Zadoc, again embarked in the livery business, locating on West Federal street; since the death of the brother he has been sole proprietor of the establishment. Notwithstanding the fact that his capital was in the beginning limited to five hundred dollars, he is now the proprietor of one of the most extensive and best equipped livery barns in eastern Ohio. He is also the owner of valuable business property in the heart of the city, from which he receives a handsome income. His success is due to close application to all the details of business, and his unfailing courtesy to patrons and business associates. ABNER BANNING is ranked with the solid financial men of Cortland, Ohio. Of his life we present the following brief sketch: Abner Banning was born in Hartford township, Trumbull county, Ohio, March 11, 1819, son of John and Lydia (Reed) Banning, both natives of Connecticut. His parents came to Trumbull county in 1819, being among the first families that located in Hartford township. They had a family of thirteen children. His mother died when Abner was a lad of fourteen years. His father lived to be eighty. At the age of fifteen Abner Panning made a vow to another boy, promising never to drink or swear and to be strictly honest in all hi§ dealings, and he has lived up to this vow all his life. He attended school in the little log schoolhouse, but the principal part of his education was gained by home study and in the practical school of experience. When he was sixteen he left home and went to Vienna township, this county, to live with and work for his brother-in-law, Dr. R. Johnson. He assisted Dr- Johnson in preparing medicines, studied medicine some, and also practiced for a while. When he was twenty-two he married Miss Marie Borden, the youngest of nine daughters of Asil and Phoebe Borden, early settlers of Hartford, this county, where she was born. After his marriage he bought the old Borden farm, for which he paid $6,000, and settled down to farming. He subsequently sold this property for $13,000. He now owns 136 acres of excellent land, all well improved and under a high state of cultivation. As a farmer and stock-raiser he has been emi- nently successful. At an early day he dealt largely in stock, frequently selling a yoke of oxen for $200, and receiving $400 to $500 for a span of horses. At present he rents his farm to Stephen Rogers. Since 1891, he has resided in Cortland, where he has one of the most commodious and attractive residences in the town. He also owns four acres of residence property on School street in this town. Mr. Banning's first wife died in Hartford township, and he subsequently married Mrs. Jerusha Honden, whose maiden name was Roberts. Mr. Banning has no children 444 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY of his own, but has reared two girls: Caroline Johnson, now the wife of Seth Thompson, of Hartford ; and Curence Johnson, wife of 0. F. Wallahan, of Wisconsin. Mr. Banning has been an active member of the Disciple Church ever since he was eighteen years old. He is an ardent Prohibitionist. He took an active part -in the organization of the Cortland Bank, and is also a stockholder in the Sharon bank. WILLARD C. ANDREWS interests, a well-known business man of Cortland, Ohio, has been identified with the of this place since 1880. He was born at Fowler, Trumbull county, Ohio, July 26, 1854, son of A. E. Andrews, now a prominent citizen of Warren. A. E. Andrews' father, Solomon Andrews, was a native of Connecticut. The mother of our subject was before her marrage Miss Mary Galpin. She died in 1888. A. E. Andrews and his wife had seven children, two of whom are deceased. W. C. Andrews was a small boy when his father moved to Warren, and there he grew up and received his education. In 1869, he went to Shamburgh, Pennsylvania, where he was engaged in the drug business for two years, then to Parker's City, then Grace City, then St. Petersburg, Indiana, Edenburg, and from there to Cortland. Since 1880, as above stated, he has been doing business in Cortland. His store here is 19 x 50 feet, is well stocked and conveniently arranged. In addition to drugs, he also handles patent medicines, books, stationery and notions. December 24, 1877, Mr. Andrews was married, at Church Hill, Ohio, to Lucy Woodridge Tayler, daughter of George and Elizabeth Tayler, both deceased. Her father .was cashier of the First National Bank of Warren for some time, and was one of the most prominent and highly esteemed citizens of the town. Mr. and Mrs. Andrews have three children, Willard C., Louise Tayler and George Tayler. They lost one child, Frank H. Mr. Andrews has served as Town Treasurer, and takes a commendable interest in all the public affairs of his vicinity. He is a prominent Mason, being a member of Cortland Lodge, No. 529, and Mahoning Cbapter, No. 66; he and his wife are active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, being Secretary, Treasurer and a Trustee of the same. Mrs. Andrews is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Missionary Society, the Equality Club, and the Woman's Relief Corps, being an active and zealous worker in all these organizations. In politics Mr. Andrews is a Republican. GEORGE N. SMITH, whose fine farm is located in Mecca township, Trumbull county, Ohio is a representative of one of the prominent early pioneer families of eastern Ohio. He was born in this township, February 17, 1834. His father, Jonathan Smith, was born at Preston, Connecticut, September 22, 1806, son of William Smith, and grandson of Jonathan Smith, both natives of Connecticut, and the last named a soldier in the Revolutionary war. The Smith family came from Connecticut at an early day, making the journey by team a portion of the way. William Smith's wife was before her marriage Miss Betsey Wilber. They had nine children, namely: William, Jonathan, Joseph, Isaac, Betsey, OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 445 Celinna, Hannah, Christy, and Mary. These venerable pioneers, William and Betsey. Smith, died and are buried in Mecca township. Jonathan Smith was reared and educated in his native State, and was there married to Anna P. Brown. They were married at Stone Hill, March 17, 1833, and in Ohio they passed the rest of their lives, her death occurring April 21, 1869, at the age of sixty-three years, and his February 19, 1873, in his sixty-seventh year. He was a carpenter by trade, and for many years was also engaged in farming. They had two children, George N. and Maria B. Jonathan Smith was for many years a Deacon in the Congregational Church. Politically, he was a Republican. George N. Smith was reared and educated in his native township, also attending school at Farmington. His whole life has been devoted to agricultual pursuits. He has owned and lived upon several different farms in this township, having been located on his present farm for a number of years. This place comprises 146 acres of rich soil, and is well improved with commodious house and barn, the former being located on a beautiful building site and surrounded by an attractive lawn dotted over with shrubs, vines and evergreens. Mr. Smith keeps a dairy, and also for some years has been interested in the oil business. He was married in Mecca, January 14, 1862, to Miss Anna P. Love, a native of Chautauqua county, New York, daughter of Harvey and Eliza (Maxwell) Love. Her parents emigrated to Ohio when she was nine years old, and in Trumbull county spent the residue of their lives, the mother dying July 31, 1890, in her seventy-ninth year, and the father still living at the age of eighty-three. He was a member of the Disciple Church, while she was a Congregationalist. By trade - 30 - Mr. Love was a shoemaker. His honest and industrious life and his many sterling traits of character won for him the respect of all who knew him. Mr. and Mrs. Love reared three children: Rowena Faunce, of Starke county, Indiana; Anna P. Smith; and Avery T., of Johnson, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are both active workers in various local organizations. Both- are members of the Congregational Church, he being Trustee and Treasurer of the church, and she having served as Sabbath-school superintendent, and being a member of the W. C. T. U. Politically, he is a Republican, and has served as Township Trustee. WILLIAM AUBREY THOMAS, one of the prominent and rising men of Niles, Ohio, was born June 7, 1866, and is the son of J. R. and Margaret (Morgan) Thomas. The elder Thomas did much to develop and advance the manufacturing industries of Niles; is president of the Thomas Furnace Company, of Niles, and is one of the leading business men of the city. W. A. Thomas, the subject of this sketch, was reared at home, securing his preliminary education in the district schools, and was graduated at the high school of Niles in 1883. He then entered Mt. Union College, where he studied two years, making the science of mechanics a speciality. From this school he went to New York and entered the Rensselaer Poletechnic Institute at Troy, where he took a thorough course. Returning home he spent two years in the chemical laboratory as analytical chemist of the Thomas Furnace Company, after which he was made superintendent, a position of great responsibility and trust. This furnace was first 446 -BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY erected in 1869, by the firm of William Ward & Company, and was operated by them until 1874, when the firm went into liquidation. In 1879 it came into the hands of the Thomas Furnace Company by purchase from the trustees to the original owners, and has been held and operated by them since. A few years ago the old works were destroyed by fire, and an entirely new plant was constructed, with all the modern improvements. The present furnace is seventy-six feet high with seventeen-foot boshes, and was designed by Julian Kennedy, a distinguished engineer. The steam is generated by eleven large steel-flue boilers and two sets of Babcock & Wilcox boilers, the motive power being furnished by three upright engines. The combined steam power is about 1,800 horse. The plant is equipped with the usual stock houses for storage with a capacity of about 35,000 tons. The casting house is a modern structure of iron, thirty feet high, seventy by one hundred and thirty: The capacity of the plant is about 70,000 tons per annum, the product being exclusively Bessemer pig iron. An idea may be conveyed of the magnitude of these works when it is stated that the shipments when in full operation average 1,200 car loads per, month, which, taken for one year and placed in one line, would make up a train over eight miles in length. Mr. Thomas by natural gifts and by edu cation is well fitted to conduct this great manufacturing institution. His whole heart is in his work, and under his skillful management the plant cannot be otherwise than prosperous. Mr. Thomas was elected, in the spring of 1893, City Councilman to succeed his father, and was put on the finance and street committees. He is a member of the Masonic order, the blue lodge, No. 394, of which he is Master and Past Master; Ma- honing Chapter, No. 66, and Warren Corninandery, No. 39; alCommanderyngstown Elks, Lodge No. 55. At the time he was made W. M. he was the youngest man in the State holding that office. COLONEL ELI J. OHL, one of the prominent and representative citizens of Trumbull county, was born at Ohltown, February 10, 1846, a son of Henry Ohl, a native of Canfield, Mahoning county, Ohio. The latter's father, Michael Ohl, was of German parentage, and located in Canfield, Ohio, in 1806, where he was among the early pioneers. He was a wealthy and prominent man, owning a distillery, grist and saw mill and a store. He and his wife had a family of thirteen children, seven sons and six daughters. Henry Ohl conducted the old mill for years, and, in 1850, went to Allen county, Indiana, where he built the pike from Fort Wayne to Bluffton. He owned a good farm of 160 acres, and a residence at Sheldon. Mr. and Mrs. Ohl had four children: John, assistant superintendent of the American Express Company, at Chicago; E. J., our subject; Mary, wife of H. E. Grove; and Dennis. After the father's death the mother married David Bennett, of Bluffton, Indiana. She died, in 1872, at the age of seventy-three years. E. J. Ohl, the subject of this sketch, was reared at Sheldon and Ossian, Indiana. When six years of age his parents removed to Allen county, Indiana, where they were engaged in farming. At the age of fifteen years and six months, August 20, 1861, young Ohl enlisted as a private in Company A, Thirtieth Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, Colonel Bass commanding. The regiment saw hard ser- OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 447 vice, being in the battles of Shiloh, Corinth, Liberty Gap, Stone River, Lookout Mountain, Atlanta and Jonesboro. At the battle of Stone River, January 1, 1863, the regiment lost 208 men out of 400. Ohl's company went into the fight with thirty-one men, twenty-one of whom were killed and wounded. Ohl and nine others only came out safe. His term of enlistment expired September 29, 1864, and after his discharge he came to Trumbull county, Ohio, where he attended school four months at Ohltown. March 1, 1865, he enlisted at Warren in Company K, One Hundred and Ninety-Sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was commissioned, by Governor Brough, Second Lieutenant of the company. This regiment served in the Shenandoah Valley, and was mustered out September 20, 1865. The members of this company presented him with a fine watch as a token of their esteem. When the war closed Mr. Ohl returned to Ohltown, and a year later formed a partnership with his uncle, Andrew Ohl, and they began mercantile business in Mineral Ridge, in which he continued until May, 1875, when the store, of which he was then sole proprietor, was burned. After this misfortune he tried farming for a year, and was then appointed Postmaster of Mineral Ridge, having been elected by the people as their choice. He has served two terms as village Councilman, pne as Township Assessor, and has been Treasurer of the village for six years. In July, 1875, Mr. Ohl recruited a company of Ohio National Guards, was elected its Captain, in 1877, and elected Lieutenant Colonel, and in 1880 arose to the rank of Colonel. At a public concert in 1873 the citizens of Mineral Ridge voted Colonel Ohl a gold-headed cane, worth $50, over a field of competitors. Mr. Ohl was married at Ohltown, November 13, 1866, at the age of twenty years, to Sarah J. Herring, a daughter of William and Sarah Herring, the latter now deceased. They had a family of three children. Our subject and wife have had nine children, six now living: Olive, who has been a teacher for five years, is the wife of Professor R. S. Baker, superintendent of the schools at Salineville, Ohio; William A. is with his father in the drug store; Mary I.; Harry C., attending a commercial school; Nelly H., and Edith Logan. The deceased children were: Ed, a twin of Mary; who died at the age of eleven months; John, at the age of four years; -and Edna, at six years. Mr. Ohl is an active worker in the Republican party, and is Past Commander of the John A. Logan Post, G. A. R., No. 620; a member of the I. 0. 0. F., No. 497, and of the K. of I'., of Niles. Mrs. Ohl is a member of the Presbyterian Church. PETER RUMMELL, a farmer Of Weathersfield township, Trumbull county, was born in Poland township, Mahoning county, Ohio, April 2, 1828, a son of John and Leah (Robb) Rummell, natives also of that county. The mother was a daughter of John Robb, a pioneer of Trumbull county. Mr. and Mrs. Rummell had nine childron, four of whom grew to years of maturity: Peter, John, Sophia and Mary. The father was a farmer by occupation, a Republican in his political views, and was a Deacon and Elder in the German Reform Church for many years. His death occurred at the age of sixty-eight years. Peter Rummell, the subject of this sketch, received his education in the public schools of his native place and at Berlin, Ohio. He 448 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY lived for a time on a farm in Edinburg, and in 1866 came to his present place of 126 acres in Trumbull county, located two miles from Mineral Ridge and four miles from Niles. Mr. Rummell has a large orchard, fine barns for stock and grain, a good residence, and other improvements. He was married on the farm where he now lives, at the age of thirty years, to Sarah Weisell, a daughter of Daniel and Susan Weisell. To this union were born five children: Jennie, formerly a successful teacher, is now the wife of Worths Cline, of this township; Warren, who served five years in the United States army during the late war, is now at home; Elmer married Levena McCombs, has one child, Willis, and is living at Ohlstown, Ohio; Willis, a telegraph operator by profession, died at Denver, Colorado, at the age of twenty-five years; Frank, who married Mariana Bott, March 26, 1891, has one child, Willis, and they reside with the father. The wife and mother departed this life May 5, 1891, having been a loving helpmeet to her husband for thirty-two years. She was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In political matters Mr. Rummell affiliates with the Republican party, and religiously is a member and liberal supporter of the Methodist Episcopal Church. SAMUEL Q. MARCH, the efficient and popular cashier of the Hubbard Banking Company, comes of one of the oldest families of Ohio, his ancestors having come to America in an early day and filled positions of prominence and honor in the history of the country. His paternal ancestors are supposed to have came from Holland, and his great-grandfather on his father's side was at the time of the Revolution a merchant in Germantown, Pennsylvania, whence he moved to Virginia (during the British occupation of that town in 1777), after losing his property. It was in Montgomery county, Pennsylvania, that his son, Henry March, was born February 7, 1774, from whom the subject of this sketch descended. Henry's wife, Mary nee Hollinger, was born October 4, 1782; a native of Virginia, where they were married. In 1807 or 1808 they joined the western tide of emigration, removing to Madison township, Columbiana county, Ohio, where he was engaged in farming until the war of 1812. He took an active part in this struggle, and on December 24, 1812, died of camp fever at New Lisbon, Ohio, where he was buried. Philip March, his son and father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Vir ginia, September 14, 1803, arid was about five years of age when his parents removed to Ohio. He was reared on his father's farm and trained to agricultural pursuits, which he followed through life, being also engaged for about ten years in the mercantile business. At the end of his commercial career, he returned to the farm on which his father had settled in 1807, and spent his declining years on the old homestead, where his death occurred April 29, 1866, greatly lamented by all who knew him. He was a Democrat in his political views, of the Jeffersonian school, and served his country and State in a number of positions of importance and trust. He was for several years Justice of the Peace, the duties of which office he discharged with judgment and impartiality. He was elected a member of the Ohio Legislature, under the old constitution in 1850, and re-elected under the new, one term. In that honorable body he OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 449 efficiently served for two terms, doing much to secure good laws for the State. He was an active member of the Presbyterian Church, in which he was an Elder for a number of years. His marriage occurred May 17, 1825, to Sarah Gilmer, who was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, June 18, 1804, and who died on the old homestead in Madison township, January 5, 1859, leaving many friends to mourn her loss. Her parents were natives of the north of Ireland and came to America before 1800. They had four sons and five daughters, all now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. March had ten children, eight of whom reached maturity: (1) William, a graduate of Jefferson College and Allegheny Seminary, has been an active minister of the Presbyterian Church for the last forty years, and now resides in Marysville, Ohio; he is the father of three children: Elizabeth G. and Calvin, both at home; Anna E., deceased. (2) Mary Ann, married Dr. S. S. Crow, of New Franklin, Ohio, and both are now deceased. Three children survived them: Frank M., engaged in the drug business in Wisconsin; William G., employed on the Chicago Inter Ocean; and Charles, deceased, who was a merchant tailor at East Liverpool, Ohio. (3) Henry C., served in the One Hundred and Fifteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry for three years during the Civil war, and has been for the last fifteen years in the Treasury Department, at Washington, D. C: Be has four sons and two daughters: Edgar, a graduate of Mt. Union College and medical department of the University of Maryland, and a post-graduate of Bellevue Hospital Medical College, New York, is a practicing physician in Canton, Ohio; Douglas W., also educated at Mt. Union College, was in the Government printing office at Washington, District of Columbia, for six years, during which time he read law, and in 1886 graduated at the National Law School, his present home being in Pierre, South Dakota; Mary Ann, who was educated at Mt. Union College, has been a teacher; Julia, also a graduate of that college, and until recently a teacher in the high school at Leetonia, Ohio, is now studying medicine; Harter W. is studying dentistry in Baltimore, Maryland; and Harry is at home. (4) James, who died aged twenty-four, was a merchant of New Franklin, Ohio. (5) John H., a farmer of Wyandot county, Ohio, has seven children: Alvin, a teacher; Frank, a student at Ada, Ohio; Clara, Charles, Howard, Roy and Pearl, at home. (6) Samuel Q., the subject of this sketch. (7) Margaret J., the wife of John V. Ashford, a farmer near Rodgers, Columbiana county, Ohio. They have one child, Philip M., an attorney of Salineville, this State. (8) Daniel W., a contractor and builder in Alhambra, California, who also has one son, Nelson, at home. Samuel Q. March, the subject of this sketch, was born in Madison township, Columbiana county, Ohio, May 8, 1841. He received his preliminary education in the common schools of his vicinity, after which he attended Mahoning Academy, in Canfield. He began teaching district school at the age of sixteen, in which occupation he was engaged for three years, after which he attended Elder's Ridge Academy at Elder's Ridge, Pennsylvania, for one year. He was then employed for a number of years in teaching and farming at home, and also taught a year in Indiana and clerked for some time in a store in Tennessee. In 1867, after his father's death, the subject of this sketch came to Hubbard, Ohio, where, in company with W. C. Winfield, he was engaged in the hardware business for a year and a half. In the spring of 1869, he