500 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO years was associated with that concern. Later, in 1895, he was one of the founders of the Struthers Iron & Steel Company, and served as its secretary-treasurer. In 1900 he sold the plant to the American Sheet Steel Company, and was retained as general manager. Two years later he built the Empire Iron & Steel Company, at Niles, Ohio, of which he became vice president and general manager. The latter business was sold in 1906 to J. Warner and associates. During 1906-9 Mr. Thomas was retired but in the latter year he organized the Deforest Sheet & Tinplate Company, at Niles, Ohio, and became vice president and general manager. He became sole owner of the industry in 1916, but retired in 1918, when he sold his entire holdings to the Republic Iron & Steel Company. He still retains the following business directorships: General Dry Battery Company, Cleveland, Ohio; Dollar Savings & Trust Company, Youngstown; Dollar Savings Bank, Niles, Ohio; Pittsburgh Cold Rolled Steel Company, Veronia, Pa.; and Standard Stainless Steel Company, Charleroi, Pa. Mr. Thomas was united in marriage with Miss Helen Struthers, the daughter of William and Marian (McClain) Struthers. A complete history of the Struthers family appears elsewhere in this history. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas are the parents of two children: 1. Marion Struthers, a graduate of Miss Bennett's School of Millbrook, N. Y. She married Mr. C. P. Diebel, of Cleveland, Ohio, and they have two children, Jean Marie and William. 2. Dudley Struthers, married Miss Sarah Whitehead, and they have a son, Dudley Struthers, Jr., who is a graduate of Yale University. They live at Youngstown. He is president of the Pittsburgh Cold Rolled Steel Company, of Veronia, Pa., and secretary of the Standard Stainless Steel Company, of Charleroi, Pa. Mr. Chas. Thomas is a prominent member of the Youngstown Club, Past President; Youngstown Country Club; HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 501 Union Club, of Cleveland; and York Rite, Lake Erie Consistory, 32nd degree, A. A. S. R. The family residence is located at 616 Wick Avenue, Youngstown. Hon. David Gottlieb Jenkins.—As judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Mahoning County, Judge David G. Jenkins is a prominent figure in the legal affairs of Northeastern Ohio, and a representative citizen of Youngstown. He was born at Port Talbot, Wales, Oct. 18, 1879, the son of Daniel R. and Mary A. (Williams) Jenkins. Daniel R. Jenkins, born in Carmarthenshire, Wales, was the son of David Jenkins, who was widely known as a tin plate manufacturer and erected mills at Neuwied-on-theRhine in 1848. His son, Daniel R. Jenkins, engaged in the same work and erected mills in Germany and Austria Hungary. He came to the United States in 1894 and located at New Castle, Pa., where he was a pioneer in the tin plate industry. At the time of his death he was living retired at Youngstown. His wife is also deceased. Their children are: 1. Mrs. Sarah F. Bartholomy, lives at Youngstown. 2. Mrs. Mary Stevenson, who died in 1904. 3. David G., the subject of this sketch. The early education of David Gottlieb Jenkins was received in the schools of Great Britain, at Munich, Bavaria, Huesten, Westphalia, and at Nadasd, Hungary. He had lived in Germany from early infancy until he had attained the age of eleven years. Four years later the family came to the United States and Mr. Jenkins attended New Castle, (Pa.) High School, from which he was graduated in 1900. For several years he was editor of the Youngstown Labor Advocate. He studied law and was graduated from Ohio 502 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Northern University in 1906, being admitted to the Ohio State bar in December of that year. His professional career began as a member of the firm of Osborne, Jenkins & Lyon. He was appointed assistant city solicitor of Youngstown in 1908 by Frank L. Oesch, and elected to that office in 1909, and reelected in 1911. He resumed his private practice in 1914 and subsequently was a member of the legal firm of Keneally & Jenkins. In 1918 he was elected judge of the Common Pleas Court of Mahoning County to fill an unexpired term of Judge William P. Barnum. Shortly after his reelection to that office in 1922 Judge Jenkins resigned to become a member of the firm of Anderson, Lamb & Jenkins. He was again elected to the office of Common Pleas Judge in 1924 and reelected in 1930. During 1930 he served as presiding judge on the nationally famous Bethlehem-Youngstown merger case. Judge Jenkins married Miss Edith A. Evans, daughter of John 0. and Ella (Jones) Evans, the former a native of Youngstown and the latter of Wales. Both are deceased and buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Youngstown. John 0. Evans served as justice of the peace for many years, and was the son of Owen Evans, a prominent pioneer of Youngstown, and first marshal of the village. Judge and Mrs. Jenkins have three children: Bronwen Elise, Elwyn Vernon, and Ivor Neville. All are students at Boardman High School. Judge Jenkins is a Republican and has served as a member of the Republican central committee. He holds membership in St. Andrew's Episcopal Church and St. David's Society. His lodge affiliations are: Youngstown Lodge, I. O. O. F., past noble grand, and for eight years a member of the Grand Lodge from the Ohio District; Western Star Lodge, No. 21, F. & A. M.; Youngstown Chapter, No. 93, R. A. M. He belongs to the Mahoning County Bar Association and Ohio State Bar Association. HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 503 Hon. E. Maiden, Jr. —Prominent in the city of Youngstown is Hon. E. Maiden, Jr., who is judge of the Court of Common Pleas, and one of the distinguished members of the legal fraternity in Mahoning County. He was born at Pittsburgh, Pa., July 10, 1891, the son of Erskine and Grace (Prentice) Maiden. Erskine Maiden, Sr., retired, is a substantial citizen of Youngstown. He was born in Kirkcaldy, Fifishire, Scotland, and his wife is also a native of Scotland, born at Motherwell. He learned the trade of machinist and in 1887 came to this country from Scotland, being employed for a number of years by the Carnegie Steel Company, at Pittsburgh, Pa. He then came to Youngstown, where he now resides. In 1930 Mr. Maiden retired as master mechanic of the Republic Iron & Steel Company. He is a Republican and during 1912-13 was a member of the Youngstown Board of Education. He holds membership in the Presbyterian Church, and is affiliated with Masonic Blue Lodge, F. & A. M.; Youngstown Chapter No. 93, R. A. M.; Buechner Council No. 107, R. & S. M.; and St. John's Commandery No. 20, K. T. To Mr. and Mrs. Maiden were born four children: 1. Charles, deceased. 2. E. Maiden, Jr., subject of this sketch. 3. Marion P., a member of the faculty of South High School, Youngstown. 4. Margaret, who died in 1911. After his graduation from Rayen High School, Youngstown, in 1909, E. Maiden, Jr., entered Harvard University, from which he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1913. During 1913-15 he was a student in the Harvard Law School, and later attended the College of Law, Western Reserve University, at Cleveland. Following his admission to the bar in January, 1916, Mr. Maiden was associated with the law firm of Henderson, Wickham & Maiden. In August, 1917, he attended the Second Officers Training School at Ft. Benjamin Harrison, and was commissioned first lieutenant 504 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO of infantry. He was then assigned to the 322nd Field Artillery, 83rd Division, at Camp Sherman, Chillicothe, Ohio. Subsequently he was transferred to Camp Jackson, S. C., and later to Camp Sevier, Greenville, N. C. He also served in France with the 115th Field Artillery, 30th Division, and participated in the following engagements: St. Mihiel offensive, Meuse Argonne, and Second Army operations. He was later transferred to the 13th Field Artillery, 4th Division, and served in Germany with the Army of Occupation. He received his discharge in June, 1919. Mr. Maiden resumed his private law practice in Youngstown after the close of the war, and in September, 1920, became associated with the firm of Morgan & Maiden, later reorganized as Morgan, Maiden & Cunningham. In November, 1930, Mr. Maiden was elected as judge of the Common Pleas Court, and assumed office on January 1st. In 1918 Mr. Maiden was united in marriage with Miss Irene Fowler, the daughter of William and Annie (Williams) Fowler, natives of Ohio. Mr. Fowler died in 1918 and his widow resides in Youngstown. He was superintendent of the William B. Pollock Company, of Youngstown. Mr. Maiden is a Republican. His lodge and club affiliations are: Youngstown Post No. 15, American Legion; Western Star Lodge No. 21, F. & A. M.; Youngstown Chapter No. 93, R. A. M.; Buechner Council No. 107, R. & S. M.; Aut-Mori Grotto, M. O. V. P. E. R.; Mahoning County Bar Association, Past Trustee; Ohio State Bar Association, member of the judicial section; American Bar Association; Kiwanis Club, Past President; Clan MacDonald, Order of the Scottish Clans; Canteen Club; Union League Club, Past President; Sigma Club; Alpha Sigma Phi and Phi Alpha Delta fraternities. Mr. Maiden is a member of Tabernacle United Presbyterian Church, Youngstown. HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 505 Leroy Goodwin. —Among the most prominent men of Youngstown is Leroy Goodwin, who is successfully serving as chief of the city police department. He was born at Youngstown Oct. 30, 1888, the son of William T. and Sarah (Nowell) Goodwin. William T. Goodwin is a substantial and well known citizen of Youngstown, where he has spent 54 years in the employ of the Republic Steel Company. He was born at Staffordshire, England, and came to this country at the age of 11 years, with his parents, Joseph and Hannah Goodwin, also natives of England. They are deceased and are buried in Belmont Cemetery, Youngstown. Sarah (Nowell) Goodwin was born at Cleveland, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. William T. Goodwin were born five children: 1. William H., lives at Youngstown. 2. Leroy, the subject of this sketch. 3. Myron, lives at Youngstown. 4. Myrtle, married Robert Seigh, lives at Youngstown. 5. Helen, married Sam Jack, lives at Hubbard, Ohio. Leroy Goodwin was reared and educated in Youngstown, and is a graduate of Hall's Business College, class of 1908. He then entered the employ of the Republic Iron & Steel Company, and during 1910-11 was clerk and general yard master for the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Company. During 1911-12 he worked in the offices of the same company, and on Jan. 9, 1913, Mr. Goodwin became a member of the local police department. He was appointed as chief's clerk in January, 1915, became a member of the detective bureau in July, 1917, and was made Bertillon clerk in November, 1917. He then was appointed superintendent of the bureau of identifications and detectives in January, 1925, and on April 1, 1927, received the promotion to the office of chief of police. He again served as superintendent of identifications and records from January, 1928, until January, 1932, and in the latter year became chief of the 506 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO department for the second time. Mr. Goodwin holds membership in the following organizations: Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police; International Association of Chiefs of Police; Ohio Police & Firemen's Relief & Welfare Association; and secretary-treasurer of the International Association for Identifications since 1929. He is an honorary life member of the Press Club of Chicago. In 1909 Mr. Goodwin was united in marriage with Miss Laura Mehlo, daughter of C. F. and Anna Mehlo, natives of Germany. Mr. Mehlo, who died in 1931, was employed for many years as a stationary engineer by the Carnegie Steel Company. His widow lives in Youngstown. To Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin were born four children: 1. Vernon L., a graduate of Western Reserve University, Cleveland, degrees of B. S. and M. D., in 1931 and 1935, respectively. 2. Paul H., attends Ohio State University. 3. Raymond, attends South High School, Youngstown. 4. Ruth L., attends Grant Junior High School. Mr. Goodwin has always been a Republican. He and his family are members of the First Reform Church, and he belongs to Western Star Lodge No. 21, F. & A. M., Youngstown Chapter No. 93, R. A. M., Buechner Council No. 107, R. & S. M., and Aut-Mori Grotto. Henry A. Roemer. —As president of the Sharon Steel Hoop Company, at Sharon, Pa., Mr. Roemer has long been identified with the steel industry of the Mahoning Valley, and is numbered among the great industrial leaders of Youngstown, being outstanding for his ability, business acumen, foresight and tireless energy. He is a native of Ohio, born at Struthers, Sept. 27, 1884, the son of Henry and Margaret (Hill) Roemer. HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 507 Henry Roemer, deceased, was a native of Heidelberg, Germany. He was employed for many years in the mills of the Ohio Iron & Steel Company, at Lowellville, Ohio, and later worked at the Struthers Furnace Company and the Cooper Carriage Works, at Struthers. Mr. Roemer is deceased and is buried at Poland, Ohio. His widow was born at Edinburgh, Scotland, and resides at Struthers. To Mr. and Mrs. Roemer were born the following children: 1. Anna. 2. John J. 3. Lotta E., lives at Struthers. 4. James L., lives at Struthers. 5. Pauline J., lives at Struthers. 6. George R., lives in New York City. 7. Robert S., lives at Fort Collins, Colo. 8. Henry A., subject of this sketch. The boyhood of Henry A. Roemer was spent at Struthers, Ohio, where he attended the public schools. He worked as a blast furnace laborer in 1899, and later worked at various jobs in the rolling mills. He subsequently became superintendent of the Struthers works of the American Sheet Steel Company, and during 1907-13 held the responsible position of assistant superintendent of the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company. In the latter year Mr. Roemer became general superintendent of the Canton Sheet Steel Company. At the present time, as mentioned above, he is chairman and president of the Sharon Steel Hoop Company. Mr. Roemer is not only one of the greatest industrial leaders of the Mahoning Valley, but is interested in many public and civic affairs of the various communities in which he serves. He is president of the Youngstown Pressed Steel Company of Warren, Ohio; president of the Niles Rolling Mill Company of Niles, Ohio. In 1919 he organized the Superior Steel Sheet Company of Canton, Ohio, of which he was president until 1927, when he organized the Continental Steel Corporation of Indianapolis, Indiana, serving as president of that company until 1931, when he came to Sharon, Pa. Mr. Roemer is also a director of the following: The P. 508 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Y. and A. R. R. of Youngstown; the American Iron and Steel Institute of New York City; the Union National Bank of Youngstown, and the Empire Sheet Tin Plate of Mansfield, Ohio. In 1905 Mr. Roemer was united in marriage with Miss May Ethel Sabli, of Guelph, Ontario, Canada. She is the daughter of James and Margaret (Alexander) Sabli, natives of Canada, now residents of Youngstown. To Mr. and Mrs. Roemer were born the following children: 1. James A., who is secretary-treasurer of the Niles Rolling Mill Company, at Niles, Ohio. 2. Paul Robert, deceased. 3. Henry A., Jr., who is identified with the Republic Steel Company, at Birmingham, Ala. 4. Jack J., who is identified with the Industrial Coal & Iron Company, at Youngstown. 5. Babe, deceased. 6. Margaret Isabel, lives at Cincinnati, Ohio. 7. Gretchen Pauline, lives at home. Mr. Roemer and his family are members of the Presbyterian Church, and he is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Consistory, and Shrine. He is also a life member of the Loyal Order of Moose. The family residence is located at 1860 Fifth Avenue, Youngstown. Hon. George H. Gessner. —A leading citizen of Youngstown, Judge George H. Gessner is prominent in Mahoning County as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. He was born at Gambier, Knox County, Ohio, September 13, 1878, the son of John and Lucy (Ashburn) Gessner. John Gessner, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was born at Loudonville, Ohio, and his wife was a native of Knox County, born in Harrison Township. He was a blacksmith by trade and also engaged in general farming. He died in 1884 and his wife died in 1924. They are buried HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 509 at Mt. Vernon. Mr. Gessner was a Democrat and held membership in the Lutheran Church and Grand Army of the Republic. To Mr. and Mrs. Gessner were born six children: 1. Frances, married L. J. Dermondy, lives at Mt. Vernon, Ohio. 2. Catherine, married G. F. Malone, lives at Baltimore, Md. 3. Albert, deceased. 4. Clinton, deceased. 5. George H., the subject of this sketch. 6. Mabel, married Orrin J. Andrews, lives at Birmingham, Mich. Following his graduation from Deerfield (Ohio) High School in 1896, George H. Gessner attended Hiram College for two years. He was a teacher in the public schools of Mahoning County for nine years and in 1913 received the degree of LL. B. at Western Reserve University, Cleveland. After his admission to the bar he was associated with the legal firm of Robison, Church & Gessner. He served for two years as assistant city solicitor of Youngstown under Judge Carew, and in April, 1917, was appointed municipal judge, in which capacity he served until March, 1923. In the latter year he received the appointment of Common Pleas Judge of Mahoning County, being reelected in 1926 and in 1932. Since 1913 Judge Gessner has also been identified with Youngstown College. He became a member of the faculty in that year and since 1920 has been Dean of the Law School. In 1917 Judge Gessner married Miss Ruth Robison, daughter of Franklin and Nora (MacGranahan) Robison, natives of County Ulster, Ireland. They are residents of Palmyra, Ohio. There are three children in the Gessner family: 1. John, attends South High School, Youngstown. 2-3. Martha and Margaret, twins. Judge Gessner has always been a Democrat. He is a member of the First Christian Church and is affiliated with Charity Lodge, No. 530, F. & A. M.; Youngstown Chapter, No. 93, R. A. M.; Buechner Council, No. 107, R. & S. M.; Knights of Pythias; Independent Order of Odd Fellows; 510 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Torch Club; Kiwanis Club, past president, and past lieutenant governor of the Northeastern Ohio division; and Chamber of Commerce, past president. Hon. John Henry Chalmer Lyon. —As Judge of the Court of Common Pleas at Youngstown, Judge Lyon has been a distinguished figure at the bar of this state for over 20 years. His elevation to the bench was thoroughly well merited. Judge Lyon was born at Clarkston, Columbiana County, Ohio, December 10, 1878, the son of Marcena and Hannah J. (Lewis) Lyon, both of Ohio. His father was a carpenter and building contractor by occupation, devoting himself to this work throughout his active career. "Chal" Lyon, as he is known to his many friends, attended the public schools of New Waterford, Ohio, and following graduation from the high school he studied successfully at Mt. Elope College, at Rogers; Ohio Normal College at Canfield; Mt. Union College at Alliance; and Ohio Northern University at Ada. At the latter institution he took the Bachelor of Law degree in 1906 and in June of that year was admitted to the Ohio bar. Subsequently, he was admitted to practice before the United States District Court. Judge Lyon began his professional activities at East Palestine, being associated with his brother, Everett L. Lyon, until Dec. 10, 1906. Early in the following year, seeking larger opportunities, he moved to Youngstown and formed a partnership under the firm name of Osborne, Jenkins and Lyon, the members of which, besides himself were Judge David G. Jenkins and Clyde Osborne. The association continued until 1909, when he withdrew to form a partnership with Andrew M. Henderson and Walter I. Lyon under the firm name of Lyon, Henderson and Lyon. Four years later, on HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 511 Jan. 1, 1913, Judge Lyon again withdrew and in 1914 became a member of the firm of Lyon and Hammond. In 1918 he became associated with I. G. Mathews, C. W. Wall, and R. W. Miller as trial lawyer. In the meantime Judge Lyon had already entered the field of public service. For 14 years he was solicitor for the town of Struthers, for eight years solicitor of Lowellville, for five years of Poland, for one year of Canfield, and for two years of East Youngstown, now Campbell. On Jan. 2, 1923, he was appointed judge of the Court of Common Pleas at Youngstown to fill an unexpired term until an election. In 1924 he was duly elected to serve out the remainder of that term and in 1928 was reelected for the full term of six years, and reelected in 1934 for another six year term. Judge Lyon's record on the bench has more than justified the confidence reposed in him by the people of the state. He has been a true guardian of the public interests, dispensing even handed justice to all. For one and one-half years Judge Lyon served as president of the Common Pleas Judges' Association, succeeding Judge Read for a half year, and then being elected for the following year. He also served on the criminal code commission and, apart from his professional activities, has been prominent in the political and public life of the state. Judge Lyon was a charter member of the Union League Republican Club, and in 1912 was serving as Republican State Committeeman with the organization of the Progressive party. However, under ex-president Theodore Roosevelt's leadership, he was one of the nine committeemen to resign and thereafter took an active part in the campaign waged by the "bull moosers". Judge Lyon has also been active in Masonic circles of the state, being a member of Lake Erie Consistory, 32nd degree, A. A. S. R., and Al Koran Temple. He is affiliated in addi- 512 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO tion with the Knights of Pythias, B. P. O. Elks, and Optimists Club. He also belongs to the Ohio State Bar Association and is a prominent member of the Presbyterian Church. On June 1, 1910, Judge Lyon married Miss Lucile S. Strong, of North Benton, Ohio, daughter of Ashley E. and Anna (Malmsberry) Lyon, and a graduate of Mt. Union College. They are the parents of a son, Ashley Marcena. He is attending Mt. Union College. Rev. Joseph N. Trainor. —Outstanding among the citizens of Youngstown is Rev. Joseph N. Trainor, who is pastor of St. Columba Catholic Church, and who served during the World War as chaplain in France with the rank of first lieutenant. He was born at Strongsville, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, March 1, 1883, the son of Nicholas and Margaret (Collins) Trainor. Nicholas Trainor was a native of County Louth, Ireland, and his wife was born at Arbroath, Scotland. They died in 1895 and 1931 respectively, and are buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Olmstead Falls. Mr. Trainor came to Ohio in 1863 and settled near Cleveland. Later the family lived at Berea where Mr. Trainor served as village marshal. He was a Republican and held membership in St. Mary's Catholic Church. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Trainor: 1. James, lives at Cleveland. 2. Rev. Joseph N., the subject of this sketch. 3. AnnaBelle, in religious life, Sister Margaret, Sisters of Charity, Cleveland. 4. Mary, married Carl Sheekley, lives at Cleveland. 5. John, lives at Cleveland. The early education of Joseph N. Trainor was received in the district schools of Cuyahoga County, and in 1901 he was graduated from Strongsville High School. He is a HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 513 graduate of John Carroll University, class of 1906, and St. Mary's Seminary, class of 1912, being ordained to the priesthood by Bishop John P. Farrelly, at Cleveland, in 1912. During the World War Father Trainor became a chaplain in the army with the rank of first lieutenant. He attended the chaplains' army school at Ft. Monroe, Va., and sailed for overseas duty with the Seventh Division. He saw active service at the front and received his discharge on June 24, 1919. Father Trainor specialized in the study of church music during his academic work, and took graduate study in that particular field at St. Charles Seminary, Overbrook, Pa., and Rome, Italy, and in the Benedictan School of Church Music at the Isle of Wight. During 1920-23 he was director of music in the Cleveland Diocese, and in the latter year came to Youngstown as pastor of St. Columba Catholic Church, in which capacity he now serves. In March, 1921, Father Trainor was commissioned first lieutenant in the Ohio National Guard and assigned to the 145th Infantry. He became captain during the following year and received the rank of major in the National Guard and Reserves in 1932. He holds membership in the Seventh Division Veterans Association, and is chaplain of numerous church societies in Youngstown. St. Columba Catholic Church in Youngstown was founded in 1847 by Rev. F. McGann. In July, 1858, Rev. William O'Connor was appointed resident pastor. He was succeeded in 1861 by Rev. Eugene O'Callaghan, under whose direction the construction of a new church was begun. It was completed in 1864. Father O'Callaghan remained for ten years although Rev. E. J. Murphy was temporarily in charge for a few months in 1870. In August, 1871, Rev. W. J. Gibbons was named pastor and he was succeeded in August, 1872, by Rev. P. H. Browne, who remained until 1876. 514 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO In July, 1877, Rev. Edward Mears was named to succeed Father Browne. The present church was built by Father Edward Mears and dedicated in June, 1903. On March 7, 1919, Father Mears celebrated the golden jubilee of his ordination, the public celebration being held May 4, 1919. At the same time the new St. Columba Church was consecrated. Since 1923 Father Trainor has been the pastor. O. Earl Greenawalt.—As mayor of East Liverpool, Mr. Greenawalt has a wide acquaintance in the city and is also a substantial and successful business man. He was born at Canton, Ohio, July 1, 1893, the son of Oscar and Clarissa (Moffett) Greenawalt. Oscar Greenawalt was born at Damascus, Ohio, and died at Canton in 1894. He was employed in the lumber camps of Michigan during his early life and later was a railroader. Mr. Greenawalt was a Republican, a member of the Evangelical Church, and belonged to the Knights of Pythias and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. His wife was born at Cumberland, Ohio, and died May 4, 1934. To Mr. and Mrs. Greenawalt were born three children: 1. Charles Robert, died in 1899. 2. Maude, married Ralph E. Smith, lives at Wellsville. 3. O. Earl, subject of this sketch. O. Earl Greenawalt was educated in the public schools of Canton and East Liverpool, his mother having moved to this city when he was nine years of age. He also is a graduate of the Ohio Valley Business College. As a boy, Mr. Greenawalt sold newspapers and gradually became interested in the news business as agent for numerous publications. He later took charge of the C. W. Davis Company and has been in charge of its sporting goods department. He has always been actively interested in athletics and has sponsored numerous boys' and girls' basketball and softball HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 515 tournaments in the city. As a young man he was a member of the East Liverpool Y. M. C. A. championship basketball teams. On July 7, 1922, Mr. Greenawalt was united in marriage with Miss Lillian C. Malkin, born at East Liverpool, Dec. 6, 1898, daughter of William and Mary A. (Bourne) Malkin. Both were natives of England and died in 1906 and 1932, respectively. They are buried in Riverview Cemetery, East Liverpool. Mr. and Mrs. Greenawalt have a daughter, Joyce A., born Jan. 5, 1927. Politically, Mr. Greenawalt is a Republican. He was president of the city council during 1932-34 and in 1934 assumed the duties of mayor of East Liverpool. Mr. Greenawalt is a prominent member of the Methodist Church, and is affiliated with Riddle Lodge F. & A. M., being Past Master and Past High Priest of East Liverpool Chapter No. 100, R. A. M., and Past Master of Kermos Council No. 95, R. & S. M. He also belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. F. Rollin Hahn. —One of the prominent citizens and able attorneys of Youngstown is F. Rollin Hahn, who has engaged in the practice of his profession in this city for more than 30 years. He is a native of Mahoning County, born at North Lima, July 12, 1880, the son of Dr. H. H. and Minerva (Clinker) Hahn. Dr. H. H. Hahn, deceased, was a well known physician and surgeon of Youngstown. He was born at Orangeville, Ohio, received his early education in the district schools, and attended the University of Michigan from which he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts. After two years as a medical student at the University of Michigan, he entered Long Island College of Medicine, from which he was graduated. 516 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO His private practice at North Lima, Ohio, continued for several years before he located at Youngstown. Dr. Hahn held membership in the Mahoning County, Ohio State, and American Medical associations. Politically he was a Republican. He is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Youngstown. Minerva (Clinker) Hahn was born at North Lima, and resides at Youngstown. F. Rollin Hahn is a graduate of Rayen High School, Youngstown, and received the degree of LL. B. at the University of Michigan in 1903. After several years in private practice he became associated with the firm of Anderson, Anderson & Hahn, and this partnership continued until the election of Judge William S. Anderson as Judge of the Common Pleas Court. Later Mr. Hahn was identified with Wilson, Hahn & Wilson, and since December, 1933, has been a member of the firm of Hahn & Hunt, with offices in the Central Tower Building, Youngstown. He is past president of the Mahoning County Bar Association and holds membership in the Ohio State Bar Association. In June, 1909, Mr. Hahn married Miss Anna Anderson, daughter of Hon. W. S. and Louise M. (Shields) Anderson. W. S. Anderson was born at Jackson Village, Ohio, Dec. 31, 1848, and died Oct. 30, 1925. He was the son of David and Hannah (Shaw) Anderson. William S. Anderson lived on his father's farm during his youth and attended schools at Jackson, Canfield, and Poland. He read law in the office of Hutchins & Glidden at Warren, Ohio, and first practiced law at Niles. In 1870 he located at Canfield, Ohio, and came to Youngstown in 1876, where he had various legal partnerships. He served for many years as Common Pleas Judge and was retired from the bench at the time of his death. Judge Anderson was a Republican, and held membership in the Presbyterian Church. He was married in 1868 to Miss Louise M. Shields, of Boardman Township, Mahoning HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 517 County. Their children were: 1. Eddie Anderson, deceased. 2. William Noble, died in 1915. 3. Mrs. F. Rollin Hahn. 4. Blanche. 5. Randall H. To Mr. and Mrs. Hahn were born three children: 1. Caroline, attended Rayen High School and Bradford Academy, lives at home. 2. Barbara, attends the University of Michigan. 3. William Rollin, attends Rayen High School. Mr. Hahn is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Youngstown Club, Youngstown Country Club, and B. P. O. Elks, No. 55, life member. H. H. Hahn, M. D. —In the death of Dr. H. H. Hahn, Aug. 28, 1905, the city of Youngstown lost one of its foremost physicians and surgeons. He had practiced medicine in this city for a quarter of a century and was a representative member of the community. Dr. Hahn was born at Georgetown, Ohio, in 1846. He spent his early life at North Lima and was educated in the public schools there. He taught school for a time and in 1866 entered Poland Academy, where he was a classmate of the late President William McKinley. He then completed his collegiate course at the University of Michigan, and was graduated from the Long Island College of Medicine, being valedictorian of his class. He served as interne in the Catholic Hospital at Pittsburgh, Pa., and then engaged in private practice at North Lima for six years. He subsequently was a well known physician and surgeon of Cincinnati, and in 1880 located at Youngstown. He was president of the Board of Youngstown City Hospital for many years, and also served as coroner of Mahoning County. He held membership in the Mahoning County, Ohio State, and American Medical associations. Dr. Hahn married Miss Minerva Jane Clinker, a native of Iowa. She resides at Youngstown. Their children were: 518 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO 1. F. Rollin, attorney, lives at Youngstown. 2. Charles B., D. D. S., a graduate of Western Reserve University. Dr. Hahn was a Republican and was affiliated with the Masonic Lodge. Mason Evans. —The biographies of the representative men of a community bring to light many hidden treasures of mind, character and courage, well calculated to arouse the pride of the community, and it is a source of regret that the people are not more familiar with the personal history of such men in the ranks of whom may be found mechanics, teachers, lawyers, physicians, bankers and members of other vocations and professions. Mahoning County has been the home and scene of labor of many men who have not only led lives which should serve as a lesson and inspiration to those who follow them on to the stage of life's activities, but who have also been of commendable service in important avenues of usefulness in various lines. The name of Mason Evans is one of those who led lives of usefulness in the community. For many years he was one of the most prominent and influential figures in the business and financial circles of Youngstown. He was a native of Philadelphia, Pa., born Nov. 27, 1849. He died Dec. 26, 1921. His parents were Owen and Sarah (Roe) Evans, the former of whom was of Welsh ancestry. The father lived the greater part of his life in Philadelphia, where he died in 1849. Mason Evans was reared in his native city, receiving his elementary education in its public schools. He became a student at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was graduated in 1869 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Having determined to devote his life to the legal profession., he began reading law under the tutorship of Aaron Thomp- HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 519 son, one of the foremost attorneys of the Philadelphia bar. In 1870 he was admitted to practice, but owing to failing health he was compelled to relinquish temporarily his plan of at once engaging in the legal profession. Having found it necessary to alter his plans for the future, Mr. Evans came to Youngstown and took employment as an engineer in the construction of the Painesville and Youngstown (now Baltimore and Ohio) Railroad, and it was not until 1874 that he engaged in the active practice of law in Youngstown. For a considerable period he was associated in the practice of law with Gen. Thomas W. Sanderson, under the firm name of Sanderson and Evans, and the firm enjoyed a large and remunerative practice, being one of the most prominent and successful law firms at the Mahoning County bar. In 1883 Mr. Evans quit the practice of law and became cashier of the Commercial National Bank with which institution he was connected until his death. He had during the subsequent years enjoyed a well deserved reputation as one of the ablest and soundest bankers in northeastern Ohio. Upon the death of G. M. McKelvey, Mr. Evans succeeded to the presidency of the Commercial National Bank, a position which he later relinquished to become chairman of the board of directors. In the affairs of that bank, Mr. Evans injected his forceful personality in such a measure that it reflected upon his own character and makeup. He was president of the Mahoning Water Company; was treasurer of the Youngstown Iron & Steel Roofing Company until that property was sold; was a member of the Youngstown Board of Education for 26 consecutive years, excepting four years, and was trustee of the Public Library for a number of years, serving a part of this time as president of the board. He was an active member of the Chamber of Commerce, and of the Youngstown Club and Youngstown Country Club. 520 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO On June 8, 1876, Mr. Evans was married to Miss Lucy E. Gerwig, daughter of Frederick Gerwig, who for many years was prominently identified with the iron industry of Youngstown. To this union the following children were born : 1. Frederick G. 2. Eunice, married George D. Young, D. D. S., of St. Augustine, Florida. 3. Mason, Jr. Fraternally, Mr. Evans was a member of the Knight Templars, and Scottish Rite, 32nd degree, and also a member of Al Koran. He was a prominent member of the First Presbyterian Church. For nearly half a century the life history of Mr. Evans was closely identified with the history of Youngstown, being intimately allied with its interests and upbuilding. He was of the highest type of progressive citizen and his enterprise and ability have achieved results that have excited the admiration of those who knew him. In every respect he merited the high esteem in which he was universally held because of his public spirit, intellectual attainments, business achievements, and exemplary character. George C. Brainard, who is president of the General Fireproofing Company, is prominent in the business and civic life of Youngstown. He was born at Danvers, Mass., July 1, 1885, the son of John C. and Mary H. (Treworgy) Brainard. John C. Brainard lives retired at Danvers, Mass. He was born at Salem, Mass., and his wife is a native of Surrey, Maine. He spent many years in the employ of the Boston and Maine Railroad. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Brainard: 1. Sarah, married Harris G. LeRoy, lives at Winchester, Mass. 2. George C., the subject of this sketch. 3. Anne, lives at Danvers. 4. Ernest, World War veteran, lives at New Britain, Conn. 5. Herbert, deceased. 6. Harold, World War veteran, lives at Winchester, Mass. HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 521 The early education of George C. Brainard was received in the public schools of Danvers. He attended Northwestern University and Cornell University. During 1909-14 he was an engineer in the employ of Roger B. McMullen, of Chicago, Ill.; during 1914-23 was chief engineer, later factory manager, and then general manager of the Hydraulic Steel Company at Cleveland, Ohio; and since 1923 has been identified with the General Fireproofing Company at Youngstown. He served as general superintendent during 1923-27, and in the latter year became vice president and director. He has served as president since 1929. During the World War Mr. Brainard was staff expert, in charge of shell forgings, ordinance department, attached to the producing division. Mr. Brainard is a director of the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company, a director of the Union National Bank of Youngstown, a director of the Youngstown Municipal Railway, and member of the executive committee of the Chamber of Commerce, also member Ohio State Banking advisory board. He also is identified with the executive committees of the Y. M. C. A. and Youngstown Community Chest. In 1911 Mr. Brainard was united in marriage with Miss Alice Maud Littlefield, daughter of Edward L. and Rose (Moore) Littlefield, natives of New Hampshire. Both are buried at Dover, N. H. To Mr. and Mrs. Brainard have been born four children: 1. Barbara, a graduate of Wells College, class of 1934. She married Thomas J. Montgomery, Ensign U. S. Navy, San Diego, Calif. 2. George C., Jr., a graduate of Culver Military Academy, attends Cornell University. 3. Elizabeth Anne, attends Rayen High School. 4. Edward L., attends Harding School Youngstown. Mr. Brainard is a Republican, a member of St. Johns Episcopal Church, and belongs to the Youngstown Club, Youngstown Country Club, and Hermit Club of Cleveland. 522 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Hon. William Payne Barnum, Jr. —Successfully engaged in the practice of law at Youngstown, Judge Barnum has been for more than a quarter of a century one of the leaders of the Mahoning County bar. Both as a lawyer and as a jurist he has shown outstanding ability, and his professional reputation is deservedly of the highest order. William Payne Barnum, Jr., was born at Rock Creek, Ashtabula County, Ohio, Oct. 15, 1879, the son of William Payne and Nannie L. (Knowlton) Barnum, both natives of Ohio. His father was a merchant. Judge Barnum received his early education in the common schools of Beaver Falls, Pa., and then attended Geneva College for two years. After that he studied law in the office of Hon. Frank L. Baldwin, working at night in order to continue his education. Admitted to the Ohio bar in December, 1902, Judge Barnum started on the active practice of law with Gen. Sanderson, with whom he was associated for two years. At the end of this period he went to Weiser, Idaho, where he practiced law for three years. He then returned to Youngstown in 1908 and became associated with D. F. Anderson and Emil J. Anderson, an association which continued until Jan. 1, 1909, when Judge Barnum was elevated to the bench of the Court of Common Pleas. In that capacity he served very ably until 1918, when he resumed the private practice of law. At that time he organized the firm of Moore, Barnum & Hammond, of which he remained a member until the death of E. H. Moore in December, 1925, when the firm was changed to its present form, Barnum, Hammond, Stephens & Hoyt, of which Judge Barnum has been the senior partner ever since. The offices of the firm are located at 810-12 Mahoning Bank Building. Judge Barnum was one of the collaborators in the writing of "Ohio Jurisprudence". He is a member of the American Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, and the Mahon- HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 523 ing County Bar Association, being president of the latter in 1927 and now a member of the board of trustees. Judge Barnum married Miss Pearl Clapper, a native of Wooster, Ohio, and daughter of Sinclair and Carrie (Lehman) Clapper. They have a daughter, Dorothy, who married James Walls, who is identified with the General Fireproofing Company of Youngstown. Judge and Mrs. Barnum live at 230 Crandall Avenue, Youngstown. For many years Judge Barnum has been prominently identified with Masonic circles, being a 32nd degree Mason, and member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, York Rite bodies, and Al Koran Temple. He is also a member of the Elks Lodge and Knights of Pythias. He belongs to the Presbyterian Church. William J. Gutknecht is well and favorably known in Youngstown, where he is general manager of the Youngstown Art Engraving Company. He is a native of Canton, Ohio, born June 6, 1883, the son of Lewis and Savilla Rebecca (Mountain) Gutknecht. Lewis Gutknecht has spent his entire life in Canton where he has followed the trade of machinist. He is a Democrat, and has taken a prominent and active part in the affairs of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics. His wife was born at Canton, and died in 1905. She is buried there in West Lawn Cemetery. To. Mr. and Mrs. Gutknecht were born three children: 1. William J., the subject of this sketch. 2. Nellie. 3. Mabel, married Milton Baltzly. Both live at Canton. After his graduation from Canton High School in 1900, William J. Gutknecht located at Youngstown as an apprentice in the art department of the Youngstown Art Engraving 524 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Company. He became manager of the business in 1906 and subsequently was elected general manager. He is past president of the Central States Association of Photo Engravers and holds membership in the Ohio Association of Electrotypers and American Photogravers Association, Photographers Association of America, and International Association of Electrotypers. In 1906 Mr. Gutknecht married Miss Florence Crew, daughter of Jacob and Margaret M. (Stevens) Crew, natives of Vienna, Ohio. Both are deceased and are buried in Belmont Park Cemetery, Youngstown. There are five children in the Gutknecht family: 1. Margaret, attended Lake Erie College, married Paul Schumacker, and they have a son William Mark. 2. William J., Jr., a graduate of Cornell University, B. A. degree, associated with the General Outdoor Advertising Company of Youngstown. 3. Doris, attends Miami University. 4. Robert Clark. 5. Nancy Jean. Both are students. All live in Youngstown. Politically Mr. Gutknecht is independent. He is president of the Youngstown Rotary Club, and holds membership in the Youngstown Club. He is affiliated with Western Star lodge, No. 21, F. & A. M.; Youngstown Chapter, No. 93, R. A. M. ; Buechner Council, No. 107, R. & S. M.; St. John's Commandery, No. 20, K. T.; Lake Erie Consistory, 32nd degree; Aut-Mori Grotto; and Al Koran Temple. George M. Montgomery. —Every history, however brief, of the development of the iron industry in the Mahoning Valley, records the fact that the second furnace built, but the first successfully operated, was that built by Robert Montgomery on Yellow Creek, about 1806. This Robert Montgomery was of New England stock, of Scotch ancestry, and his father had fought as a patriot in the War of the