HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 525 Revolution. Robert Montgomery learned surveying from his father and while surveying in western Pennsylvania he paid a visit to the Mahoning Valley. About 1805 he came again to this section of Ohio and made a contract for a site for a furnace on land owned by John Struthers. The furnace was put in operation about 1807, and it was operated several years until litigation and other difficulties closed it down. This pioneer iron master, who died about 1857, has been described as a man of great courage and energy, and very out-spoken in his opinions. For a number of years he made his home on a farm east of Youngstown. He married Louisa Marie Morris, whose first husband was John Stark Edwards. Her father was a member of Congress from Vermont. She was a woman of education and refinement and greatly beloved by the young people of the Youngstown community. Robert M. Montgomery, son of the iron master, devoted his active career to farming near Youngstown. He married Nancy H. Wolcott, of New England ancestry. Their son, Lewis W. Montgomery, also became a farmer, served as a Union soldier during the Civil War, and died in 1912. He married Isabel Cubbinson, who was born in Mercer County, Pa., a daughter of James and Mary (Campbell) Cubbinson. George M. Montgomery, a great-grandson of Robert Montgomery, has for many years been prominent in his profession as a civil engineer at Youngstown. He was born in that city, March 20, 1873, and after attending the public schools, acquired his advanced education in Ohio Northern University, at Ada, Ohio, and at Ohio State University. He completed his civil engineering course in 1897 and soon afterward began practice with his cousin, Edwin D. Hazeltine. The firm of Hazeltine and Montgomery, civil and mining engineers, has been in existence for a quarter of a century, and it has solved engineering and other technical problems for nearly all the larger industries of the Mahoning Valley. 526 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO In addition to his extensive private practice, Mr. Montgomery has also served for 27 years as county surveyor of Mahoning County. His first term of office was from 1900 until 1910. In 1918 he was again elected and is still in that office. He has also at different times been the official engineer for the villages of East Youngstown and Struthers, and resident engineer of the State Highway Commission. In 1897 Mr. Montgomery married Miss Ella A. Robinson, daughter of James and Elizabeth Robinson, natives of England, and for many years residents of Niles, Ohio. The two children of Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery are Mary Louisa, the wife of George Wellendorf, reside at Canfield, Ohio, and has three children, Marjorie, Nancy, and Isabelle; and Robert M.. resides at Canfield, Ohio. Mr. Montgomery is a member of the Ohio State Society of Surveyors and Civil Engineers and the Engineers Club of the Youngstown district. He is a Republican, and a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He is affiliated with the Knights of Pythias and B. P. O. Elks No. 55. Hon. Clifford M. Woodside. —Judge Woodside was elected judge of probate court of Mahoning County at the age of 34 years, in November, 1924, and is now serving his third term in this office. His success is the more to his credit because he secured his education in the face of obstacles, which he overcame with the courage and energy that are and always have been characteristic of him. Judge Clifford M. Woodside was born at Middletown, Pa., Sept. 21, 1890, a son of D. E. E. and Mary (Mayberry) Woodside, both natives of Pennsylvania. His father was for many years master mechanic for the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company. Judge Woodside received his early education in the public schools of Middletown, Pa., and later attended HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 527 successively the Rayen High School, Youngstown, Scranton (Pa.) High School, and Harrisburg (Pa.) High School. He was graduated from the latter school in 1909. The next two years were spent with the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company. At the end of that period, in 1911, he entered Ohio State University, at Columbus, and studied law there, being graduated from the College of Law in 1914. While a law student he was employed in the Ohio State Insurance Department at Columbus. Following his graduation and admission to the bar in 1914, Judge Woodside returned to Youngstown and began the practice of his profession, in which he continued until 1917. In that year he enlisted as a private in one of the infantry regiments and soon afterward was commissioned first lieutenant. He served for one and one-half years and received his discharge from military service in January, 1919. At that time he returned to Youngstown and resumed the practice of law as a member of the law firm of Dornan and Woodside. From 1919 until 1925 he also served as United States Commissioner for the Northern District of Ohio. He continued in these capacities until February, 1925, when he assumed the duties of the office of Judge of Probate, to which he had been elected in the fall of 1924 for a term of four years. At its expiration he was re-elected in the fall of 1928, for a second term and in the fall of 1932 he was reelected for a third term. Besides having been admitted to the Ohio bar, Judge Woodside also has been admitted to practice in the U. S. District Court. Judge Woodside is a member of numerous Masonic bodies, including the 32nd degree, Scottish Rite and he is also a member of York Rite, Al Koran Temple, Aut Mori Grotto, Knights of Pythias, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, B. P. 0. Elks, Lions Club, Delta Theta Phi fraternity, American Legion, "40 and 8" Society, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American, Ohio State and Mahoning County Bar Associations, and Pro- 528 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO bate Judges Association. In the latter organization he is a member of the probate code committee, which drafted the rules of practice that now govern the practice and procedure in probate courts. Politically Judge Woodside is a Democrat. Judge Woodside married Miss Effie Bloom, a native of Mahoning County and a daughter of Frank and Mary (Mellinger) Bloom. He was a well known contractor. Judge and Mrs. Woodside are the parents of three children: Mary Althea, Alice Louise and Jane Evelyn. Judge Woodside and his family are prominent members of the First Christian Church. Hon. Peter B. Mulholland. —A public spirited citizen, Peter B. Mulholland has been an important figure in the affairs of Youngstown, where he has served as municipal judge since 1927. He was born at Leetonia, Columbiana County, Ohio, Dec. 23, 1883, the son of William J. and Mary (Green) Mulholland. William J. Mulholland was born at Fort Plains, N. Y., and died in Youngstown, July 7, 1927. He is buried in Calvary Cemetery. His parents, Peter and Bridget Mulholland, were early settlers of Wampum, Pa., where Peter Mulholland was employed in the blast furnaces. He later engaged in the same work at Lowellville, Ohio, and was the first blower on a blast furnace at Niles, Ohio, now owned by the Carnegie Steel Company. Peter and Bridget Mulholland are buried at Niles. William J. Mulholland was educated in Pennsylvania and Ohio and for a number of years was employed by the Cherry Valley Iron Company at Leetonia, Ohio. Upon his arrival in Youngstown he worked in the mills of the Republic Steel Company, and was living retired at the time of his death. He was a Democrat and held membership in St. Edward's Catholic Church. There were five children born HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 529 to Mr. and Mrs. William Mulholland: 1. John, deceased. 2. Peter B., subject of this sketch. 3. William J., Jr., deceased. 4. Mary, deceased. 5. Michael, a conductor on the Lake Erie and Eastern Railroad. Peter B. Mulholland was graduated from Leetonia High School in 1901. He was employed for a time in the Andrews plant of the Republic Steel Company, at Youngstown, and later was a shipper in the company's Mahoning Valley plant. He subsequently read law in the office of the Hon. Edward Moore, being admitted to the Ohio State Bar in January, 1910. He was associated with Mr. Moore until 1912, and then conducted a private practice until November, 1927, at which time he was appointed municipal judge. He was reelected in 1931. On Nov. 7, 1918, Mr. Mulholland married Miss Ada E. Reilly, the daughter of Capt. Charles M. Reilly. Politically Judge Mulholland is a Democrat. He served as chairman of the Mahoning County Democratic central committee during 1924-28, and is now a member of that organization. He also belongs to the Mahoning County Bar Association. He is an active member of St. Edward's Catholic Church, and belongs to B. P. O. Elks, No. 55, F. O. Eagles Aerie, No. 213, and Youngstown Council, No. 274, Knights of Columbus, Fourth degree. Porter Pollock. —In the death of Porter Pollock on April 21, 1931, the city of Youngstown lost one of its most prominent business men and esteemed citizens. He was president of the William B. Pollock Company, and also took an active interest in the financial life of the community, being a director of the First National and Dollar banks. He was a director of the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company. Mr. Pollock was born in Youngstown, Feb. 8, 1864, the son of 530 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO William B. Pollock, a biography of whom may be found elsewhere in this history. Porter Pollock was educated in the public schools of Youngstown and in 1881 entered his father's business, the William B. Pollock Company. He was instrumental in building up the industry and almost immediately became active head of the business. He was credited with perfecting the development of hot metal and cinder handling equipment for blast furnaces and steel plants. He served as president from 1913 until the time of his death, April 21, 1931. He is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery. In 1897 Mr. Pollock was united in marriage with Miss Mary Wick, who resides in Youngstown. Their children were : 1. Mary, lives at Youngstown. 2. William Browning, II., a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history. Mr. Pollock was a Republican and held membership in the Youngstown Country Club, Youngstown Club, Union Club of Cleveland, Ohio Club of New York City, and American Iron & Steel Institute. He also was a trustee of the Community Corporation. Max A. Myerovich. —Active and progressive in the business affairs of Youngstown, Max A. Myerovich is also recognized as a civic leader. He is a native of Suraz, Russia, born Sept. 25, 1889, the son of Abraham and Eva Myerovich. Abraham Myerovich and his wife were born in Russia and are buried there. He was a Jewish Cantor. Their children were: 1. Nathan, lives at Philadelphia. 2. Louis J., lives at Youngstown. 3. Myer, lives at Youngstown. 4. Sonia, widow of Max Zlotkin, lives at Cleveland. 5. Cecelia, married Simon Sisholtz, lives at Toola, Russia. 6. Max A., the subject of this sketch. 7-8. Pearl and Bessie, both deceased. HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 531 Max A. Myerovich is self educated and speaks several languages. He left school at the age of nine years and became an apprentice tailor. After his arrival in the United States he located at Richmond, Va., and after several years removed to Cleveland, where he established a tailoring business. He has been interested in business in Youngstown since October, 1912, being identified with Myerovich Brothers, Stambaugh building. Mr. Myerovich is a Republican, being first vice chairman of the Mahoning County Republican central committee, and a member of the executive committee. On March 1, 1934, he became a member of the Mahoning County board of elections, and became chairman of that body. He served in that capacity for several months, and then resigned the chairmanship in favor of a Republican clerk, although he has continued as a member of the board. In 1918 he was appointed by President Wilson as a member of the American delegation to Russia to study conditions there. On June 11, 1926, he attended the National Farm School conference in New York City as a representative of the mayor of Youngstown. Mr. Myerovich is a director of the Mahoning County Red Cross and South Side Civic association. He is also prominent in the affairs of the Chamber of Commerce, and Y. M. C. A., and is a charter member of the Youngstown Kiwanis Club. On Aug. 14, 1911, Mr. Myerovich was united in marriage with Miss Clara Rudolph, daughter of Mordecaia and Jennie Rudolph, natives of Russia. The former is deceased and the latter resides in Youngstown. Mr. and Mrs. Myerovich have three children : 1. Raymond, attends Ohio State University. 2. Eleanor, attends South Side High School. 3. Gerald, bOrn June 26, 1923, attends Taft school. Mr. Myerovich is a member of Temple Emenu-El, and during 1920-25 was president of B'nai B'rith. He also was 532 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO president of the Youngstown Jewish Congress for two years, and president of the Youngstown Jewish Center for four years. His lodge affiliations are: Western Star Lodge, No. 21, F. and A. M.; Youngstown Chapter, No. 93, R. A. M., past high priest; Beuchner Council, No. 107, R. & S. M., master; Lake Erie Consistory, 32nd degree; and Aut-Mori Grotto, organizer and life member. John J. Arnold, who is auditor of Mahoning County, is well known in Youngstown and is a member of one of the city's substantial families. He was born here July 29, 1892, the son of John and Diana (Harvey) Arnold. John Arnold was a native of Wales, as was his wife. They settled in Youngstown about 1880 and he spent many years in the employ of the Lloyd Booth Company, now the United Engineering Company of Youngstown. He died in 1898 and is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery. His widow resides here. They held membership in the Congregational and Baptist churches respectively. To Mr. and Mrs. Arnold were born the following children: 1. Elinor, married Covington Westlake, lives at Youngstown. 2. Emma May, deceased. 3. Ethel, married Thomas M. Hoover, lives at Athens, Ohio. 4. John J., the subject of this sketch. 5. Lillian, married Harry Wilson, lives at Youngstown. 6. Mildred M., lives at Youngstown. 7. Ulysses S., deceased. On leaving Rayen High School, Youngstown, John J. Arnold was employed in the electrical department of the Carnegie Steel Company. He later worked in the receiving department of the Truscon Steel Company, and in 1915 was appointed deputy auditor under Isaac M. Hogg, in which capacity he served until 1927. He was elected to the office of auditor of Mahoning County in November, 1926, and assumed those duties in March, 1927. He was reelected in HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 533 1930 and 1934. Mr. Arnold is president of the County Auditors Association of the State of Ohio. In 1917 Mr. Arnold was united in marriage with Miss Helen Jones, daughter of Daniel J. and Frances (Dixon) Jones, natives of Youngstown. He was identified with the Republic Iron & Steel Company of this city as an electrical engineer. Both he and his wife are deceased and are buried in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold have two daughters, Barbara Ann, and Suzanne Elinor, both students. Mr. Arnold is a Republican and has been a member of the Republican central committee. He and his family are members of the Methodist 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.; Lake Erie Consistory, 32nd degree; Al Koran Temple; and Shrine Club of Youngstown. Hon. J. Eugene Roberts. —One of the most prominent members of the legal profession in Youngstown is . Eugene Roberts, who is also serving as State Senator from this district. He is a native of Ohio, born at Hubbard, the son of Allen T. and Nellie G. (Passmore) Roberts. Allen T. Roberts, retired, is a substantial citizen of Hubbard. He was born at Lima, Allen County, and his wife is a native of Liberty Township, Trumbull County. He attended Ohio Northern University and for 14 years taught school. He then entered the employ of the National Tube Company at Youngstown as chief clerk and later was foreman in the mills of the Carnegie Steel Company. Mr. Roberts is a Republican and holds membership in the Presbyterian Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Roberts were born three children: 1. J. Eugene, the subject of this sketch. 2. Olive, married John Best, lives at Youngstown. They have two children, 534 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Margaret Eleanor, and John Allen. 3. Margaret Elizabeth, married Elton E. Whitlock, lives at Youngstown. They have two children, Jean Ellen and James Elton. J. Eugene Roberts acquired his early education in the public schools of Hubbard, and in 1913 was graduated from Rayen High School, Youngstown. He then attended Kent Normal School, and for one year taught in the public schools of Niles, Ohio. He was employed for several years in the Open Hearth department of the Sharon Steel Hoop Company. In the meantime Mr. Roberts studied law nights and in 1917 was graduated from the Youngstown Law School, being admitted to the bar during that year. At the outbreak of the World War he enlisted for service and was sent to Camp Meade, Md. He served in France as a member of Company M, 315th Inf. 79th Div., and was honorably discharged in 1919. He then established a private law practice in Youngstown. Mr. Roberts was elected State senator in November, 1924, reelected in 1926, and again in 1932. He is a member of the Mahoning County, Trumbull County, and Ohio State Bar Associations. On Nov. 7, 1917, Mr. Roberts married Miss Valeria Dietrichkeit, the daughter of Rudolph and Bertha Dietrichkeit, natives of Germany. The former died in 1931 and the latter resides at Washington, Pa. Mr. Dietrichkeit was a graduate of Berlin University. Valeria (Dietrichkeit) Roberts was an honor student at Washington (Pa.) High School. She later studied law and in 1930 received the degree of LL. B. at Youngstown College. She is now engaged in active practice with her husband in this city. They have offices at 407 Home Savings & Loan Company Building. Mr. Roberts is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to Youngstown Post No. 15 American Legion, B. P. O. Elks, No. 1411, and F. O. Eagles, Aerie No. 213 and Sons of the American Revolution. HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 535 Jesse H. Leighninger. —Holding the office of prosecuting attorney of Mahoning County, Mr. Leighninger has been recognized as one of the highly successful attorneys of Youngstown for twenty years. He was born in Lafayette Township, Coshocton County, Ohio, March 11, 1888, the son of Marion F. and Dollie F. (Starker) Leighninger. Marion F. Leighninger has lived retired in Youngstown since 1922. Both he and his wife were born in Coshocton County. She died April 22, 1911, and is buried at West Lafayette. Mr. Leighninger engaged in general farming during his active career, and for a number of years resided at West Lafayette. He is a Republican in politics and holds membership in the Methodist Church. Two sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Leighninger, Jesse H. and Issador. Marion F. Leighninger is the son of Hiram and Susanna (Loose) Leighninger, natives of Ohio. They are buried at West Lafayette. Jesse H. Leighninger obtained his early education in the public schools of West Lafayette, from which he was graduated in 1906. He received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at West Lafayette College in 1911, and three years later was graduated from the law school of Western Reserve University. After his admission to the bar in 1914 he was associated in partnership with M. C. McNabb. During the following year he practiced law with Judge A. B. Calvin, of Youngstown, and in 1916 was appointed police prosecutor by City Solicitor Max E. Brunswick. During 1917-19 Mr. Leighninger was assistant city solicitor, and in the latter year was elected to the office of city solicitor. He was reelected in 1921. He then practiced law during 1924-32 as a member of the firm of Leighninger & Church. He was appointed U. S. Commissioner for Ashtabula, Columbiana, Trumbull, and Mahoning counties in 1930, but resigned from that office in March, 1932, to become a candidate for the office of prosecuting 536 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO attorney of Mahoning County. He has served in that capacity since January 2, 1933. He was elected to that office in 1934. In 1914 Mr. Leighninger married Miss Marjorie Lightner, daughter of Seldon Howard and Abagail Jane (Hopkins) Lightner, natives of Pennsylvania. The former died in September, 1927, and is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Youngstown. His widow resides in this city. For 25 years Mr. Lightner was supervisor of music in the Youngstown public schools, and at the time of his death was identified with the S. H. Lightner Music Company. Mr. and Mrs. Leighninger are the parents of two sons, Robert Dean and David Scott. Mr. Leighninger has always been a Republican. He is an elder and member of the session of Westminster Presbyterian Church, and has the following lodge and club affiliations: Western Star Lodge, F. & A. M.; Youngstown Chapter, R. A. M., No. 93; Buechner Council, No. 107, R. & S. M.; Aut-Mori Grotto; Youngstown Lodge, No. 403, I. O. O. F., past grand; Youngstown Lodge, Knights of Pythias; Union League Club; Lions Club, past president; Torch Club; and Eastern Ohio Conservation Club. He also holds membership in the Mahoning County and Ohio State Bar associations, and Prosecuting Attorneys Association, of Ohio. John J. Farrell .—Widely known throughout Mahoning County is John J. Farrell, who is serving as Youngstown's capable postmaster. He was born at Philadelphia, Pa., July 11, 1887, the son of John J. and Mary (Kervin) Farrell. John J. Farrell, who died in 1923, was a native of Philadelphia, and his wife was born at Bethlehem, Pa. She died in 1900. They are buried in New Cathedral Cemetery, Philadelphia. Mr. Farrell was a member of the Philadelphia city fire department and was retired with the rank of captain HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 537 in 1908. He was a lifelong Republican and took a prominent part in party affairs. He and his family were members of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. There were three children in the Farrell family: 1. John J., subject of this sketch. 2. Catherine, married Edward Ryan, lives at East Germantown, Pa. 3. Thomas E., president of the Sheet Metal Manufacturing Company, Youngstown. Following his graduation from the public schools of Philadelphia, John J. Farrell attended Pierce Business College. He was employed for a time in the cashier's office of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, in their Philadelphia offices, and later became bookkeeper for H. K. Mulford, manufacturing chemists, of Philadelphia. He also served for a time as cost accountant for the Remington Arms Company, of Eddystone, Pa. During the World War he served in U. S. army, being discharged Jan. 31, 1919, with the rank of ordnance sergeant. Mr. Farrell then became a salesman in the employ of the Ohio Corrugating Company, at Warren. Later, he organized a sheet metal manufacturing business, in partnership with his brother, Thomas E. Farrell, and Mr. Farrell continued in that line as secretary-treasurer until the date of his resignation in July, 1934. In that month he received the appointment as postmaster of Youngstown from President F. D. Roosevelt. Mr. Farrell has always been a Democrat. He served four years as chairman of the Democratic Central Committee, four years as chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee, four years as a member of the Democratic State Committee representing the 19th District, four years as a member of the Democratic State Executive Committee, and in 1928 was a delegate to the National Democratic Convention at Houston, Texas. He is a prominent member of the Mahoning County Democratic Club. In 1908 Mr. Farrell was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Swartz, who died in 1910. She is buried in Holy 538 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Cross Cemetery, Philadelphia. Their son, Thomas R., died in 1932 and is buried in Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown. Mr. Farrell married (second) in 1922 Miss Mary Louise Schomer, daughter of Joseph and Sophia Schomer, natives of Germany, now residents of Youngstown. Mr. Schomer is a retired contractor. To John J. and Mary Louise (Schomer) Farrell have been born two daughters, Mary Louise and Geraldine Agnes. Mr. Farrell holds membership in St. Edward's Catholic Church, and is affiliated with B. P. O. Elks No. 51, Past Exalted Ruler, and F. O. Eagles. Fred M. Griffiths. —A leading citizen of Youngstown, Mr. Griffiths is widely known throughout the community as the Recorder of Mahoning County, which office he has held since 1930. He is a native of England, born at Stockton-on-Tees, Nov. 26, 1881, the son of David and Anne (Morgan) Griffiths. David Griffiths and his wife were born at Pontapool, Wales, and shortly after their marriage the family located in England. They came to the United States in 1885 and settled in Youngstown, where Mr. Griffiths spent many years in the employ of the Brown-Bonnell Company. He died in 1903 and his wife died in 1900. They are buried in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Griffiths was a Republican and held membership in the Episcopal Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths were born nine children : 1. James, deceased. 2. Elizabeth, deceased. 3. Thomas, lives at Youngstown. 4. David, who died in 1932. 5. William, deceased. 6. Fred M., the subject of this sketch. 7. Frank, lives at Youngstown. 8. Albert, deceased. 9. Minnie, deceased. They also adopted four children: 1. George Smith. 2. David Smith. 3. Elizabeth. All live at Youngstown. 4. James, deceased. At the age of four years Fred M. Griffiths was brought to the United States by his parents. He received his educa- HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 539 tion in the Youngstown public schools, and as a youth entered the mills of the Brown-Bonnell Company. When twenty years of age he became mill superintendent., and remained in that company's employ for a period of 39 years. He resigned in 1928 and in the following year was elected Recorder of Mahoning County. In 1905 Mr. Griffiths married Miss Leah Parry, daughter of William and Anne Parry, natives of Wales. Both are deceased and are buried at Warren, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths have been born four children: 1. Marion, deceased. 2. William, married Helen Herbst, and they have a daughter, Sandra. He is deputy county recorder. 3. Fred M. Jr. 4. Martha. Mr. Griffiths is a Republican, a member of the Episcopal Church, and belongs to Youngstown Lodge, No. 154, Knights of Pythias; Sons of St. George; Sons of St. David; Lions Club; Union League Club; East Side Civic and Athletic Club; Eastern Ohio Conservation Club; Hilman Lodge, No. 481, F. & A. M.; Youngstown Chapter, No. 93, R. A. M.; Beuchner Council, No. 107, R. & F. M.; St. John's Commandery, No. 20, K. T.; Lake Erie Consistory, 32nd degree; Al Koran Temple; and Youngstown Shrine Club. E. A. Renner. —Associated with the interests of the Renner Company as president, E. A. Renner is numbered among the highly successful business men of Youngstown. He was born at Wooster, Ohio, June 16, 1886, the son of George J. and Emma (Weaver) Renner. A complete sketch of George J. Renner appears elsewhere in this history. E. A. Renner acquired his early education in the parochial schools of Youngstown, and in 1902 was graduated from Rayen High School. He spent two years at Cornell 540 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO University, and in 1904 became identified with his father's brewing business in Youngstown. The latter was incorated in 1914 as the Renner Brewing Company, with E. A. Renner as president. It became known as the Renner Company in 1919, and Mr. Renner has continued to serve as president. He is a member of the executive board of the Buckeye Brewers Association. In 1906 Mr. Renner married Miss Mary E. Gallagher, daughter of John and Rose (Kennedy) Gallagher, natives of Ireland. Both are deceased and are buried in Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown. Mr. Gallagher was a well known wholesale liquor dealer in this city. Five sons were born to E. A. and Mary E. (Gallagher) Renner: 1. George J. IV., attorney, lives at Youngstown. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan, B. A., class of 1928, and Cincinnati Law College, LL. B. class of 1932. 2. John A., a graduate of the University of Michigan, attends the Medical School, University of Colorado, class of 1935. 3. William W., attends the University of Michigan, class of 1935. 4. Robert J., attends the University of Michigan, class of 1935. 5. E. A. Jr., attends Ursuline High School, Youngstown. Politically Mr. Renner is a Democrat. He and his family are members of St. Edward's Catholic Church, and he belongs to B. P. O. Elks, No. 55, F. O. Eagles, and Youngstown Club. William Browning Pollock, II. —The name of Pollock has has been identified for several generations with the industrial life of the Mahoning Valley, and William Browning Pollock, II. is prominent in Youngstown as president and treasurer of the William B. Pollock Company. He was born in this city, June 26, 1905, the son of Porter and Mary (Wick) Pollock. HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 541 A complete biography of the Pollock family appears elsewhere in this history. William Browning Pollock II was graduated from the Yale School for Boys in 1919, and was a member of the 1923 class at the Choate School, Wallingford, Conn. He was graduated from the Sheffield Scientific School, Yale University in 1927, and immediately became identified with the interests of the William B. Pollock Company as secretary-treasurer. In 1928 he became vice-president, secretary, and treasurer, and three years later Mr. Pollock was elected president and treasurer. He is a director of the Union National Bank. In 1929 Mr. Pollock married Miss Kathryn Challiss, the daughter of James Millbank and Rilla (VanHousen) Challiss of Atchison, Kansas. Mr. Challiss is an attorney for the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company. Mr. and Mrs. Pollock have a daughter, Patricia Challiss. Mr. Pollock is a Republican, a member of the First Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Youngstown Club, Youngstown Country Club, Yale Engineering Society, Torch Honor Society of Yale University, American Iron & Steel Institute, St. Anthony Hall, Delta Psi fraternity, and Youngstown Chamber of Commerce. He is a director of the Youngstown Chapter American Red Cross, and a director of Christ Mission, Youngstown. William B. Pollock. —A pioneer in the industrial life of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley, William B. Pollock, deceased, was the founder of the business which bears his name. He was born at Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1832, and died Jan. 7, 1914. Mr. Pollock was the son of Thomas and Susanna (Morrow) Pollock. They were of Scotch-Irish ancestry. 542 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO William B. Pollock attended the public schools of Pittsburgh. At the age of 13 years he came to Poland, Ohio, where his father had preceded him to install steam operated machinery in the grist mill of that village, which was the first to adopt steam power in that section of the country. In 1845 the family located at Poland, and William B. Pollock completed his schooling at the old Poland Academy. As a youth he perfected and improved a slide valve engine. This attracted the attention of a Mr. Garrison of the old Garrison foundry of Pittsburgh, and the original builder of the engine in operation at the Poland mills. Mr. Garrison adopted the boy's invention and it is still used by leading engine builders. While a student at Poland Academy Mr. Pollock became acquainted with William McKinley, and theirs was a friendship which lasted until the death of the president. In 1850 Mr. Pollock removed to Youngstown and located, with the Brier Hill Iron & Coal Company. He later engaged in the erection of blast furnaces in Northeastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. He designed, built, and superintended the first blast furnaces erected in the cities of Chicago and St. Louis, including the first furnace erected by Jones & Laughlin at Pittsburgh. He patented a cast iron hot blast stove which is used in the United States and European countries. For years he was also associated with Gov. Grant of Colorado in the smelting of silver ore at Leadville. Mr. Pollock retired in 1885. In 1882 Mr. Pollock was elected to the State legislature but declined the election. In 1863 he established the William B. Pollock Company, which today is one of the leading industries of the Mahoning Valley. Mr. Pollock was married Dec. 25, 1860, to Miss Alice Kirk Jones, daughter of Thomas and Sarah (Clark) Jones, pioneers of Youngstown. HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 543 Clyde W. Osborne. —One of the most prominent members of the legal profession in Mahoning County is Clyde W. Osborne, who has successfully engaged in the practice of law in Youngstown since 1905. He was born in Paris township, Portage County, Ohio, Sept. 18, 1881, the son of Edwin L. and Elizabeth (Reese) Osborne. Edwin L. Osborne, deceased, was a member of a well known pioneer family. He was born in Paris township, Portage County, in 1858, and spent his early life on his father's farm. He learned the trade of carpenter and in 1898 removed to Hubbard, Ohio, where he engaged in the mercantile business until 1901. He then came to Youngstown and lived retired in this city until his death in 1912. He is buried in Hawley Cemetery, Paris township. Elizabeth (Reese) Osborne was born in Paris township, in 1859, and resides at Youngstown. She is the daughter of Evan and Margaret (Jones) Reese, natives of Wales. The Reese family came to this country in 1837 and settled in Portage County, where Mr. Reese became a prosperous farmer. He and his wife are buried in Palmyra cemetery. Elizabeth Reese was the youngest of thirteen children. To Edwin L. and Elizabeth (Reese) Osborne were born four children : 1. Clyde W., the subject of this sketch. 2. Mark A., lives at Youngstown. 3. Ruth, married William E. Lewis, attorney, lives at Youngstown. 4. Alice, married Samuel L. Mango, attorney, lives at Niles, Ohio. Edwin L. Osborne was the son of Amos and Hannah (Winan) Osborne. Amos Osborne was born at Canfield, Ohio, in 1810. He was a shoemaker and farmer. His wife was a native of Milton township, Mahoning county. They are buried in Eckis cemetery, Milton township. Clyde W. Osborne was reared and educated in Paris township, and when 16 years of age had obtained a teaching certificate in Portage county. He completed a course of 544 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO study at Hall's Business College, Youngstown, in 1901, and following his graduation became assistant principal. He was appointed principal in 1903, and two years later purchased the Excelsior Business College. During this time Mr. Osborne took up the study of law in the offices of Emil J. Anderson, and in December, 1905, was admitted to the bar. A partnership with Hon. David G. Jenkins was formed in January, 1906, and three months later Hon. J. H. C. Lyon entered the partnership, which was reorganized as Osborne, Jenkins & Lyon. On Jan. 1, 1907, Mr. Jenkins became the first assistant city solicitor in Youngstown, and two years later Mr. Osborne was appointed in that capacity under Mr. Jenkins who was elected city solicitor. It was Mr. Osborne who acquired land for the Milton reservoir and supervised its construction for two years. He resigned from public office in February, 1911, and at that time became associated with the law firm of Arrel, Wilson, Harrington & DeFord. The firm was reorganized in 1914 as Harrington, DeFord, Heim & Osborne, and again in January, 1920, as Anderson, Lamb & Osborne. Again in 1923 a change in the firm was made and it continued as Osborne, Armstrong & George. In January, 1924, Mr. Osborne became law director of Youngstown, being the first attorney to hold this newly created office under the Charter form of government. He resigned in November, 1924, and was associated with Osborne, Phillips & Williams until 1928. At the present time Mr. Osborne is engaged in private practice. In 1902 Mr. Osborne married Miss Jennie Jones, daughter of Edward and Sarah (Parry) Jones, natives of Wales. Both are deceased and are buried at Hubbard, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Osborne are the parents of two daughters: 1. Elizabeth, a graduate of Leslie Normal College, at Cambridge, Mass. She married Andrew Welsh, of Youngstown, and they have HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 545 a daughter, Jean. 2. Mildred, married Nelson Johnson, of Youngstown, and they have a son, Robert. Mr. Osborne is a Republican and is serving as a member of the Republican executive committee of Mahoning county. During 1932-33 he was president of Mahoning county Bar Association. He also belongs to the Ohio State Bar Association. His lodge affiliations are: St. Albans lodge, No. 667, F. & A. M.; Youngstown Chapter, 93, R. A. M.; Buechner Council, No. 107, R. & S. M.; Aut-Mori Grotto; Youngstown lodge, I. O. O. F.; Knights of Pythias; B. P. O. Elks; F. O. Eagles; Union League Club; and Native Sons and Daughters of Ohio. George J. Renner, Jr. —For half a century George J. Renner, Jr., has been identified with the brewing industry in Youngstown, as founder of the Renner Company, of which he is now chairman of the board of directors. Mr. Renner was born at Cincinnati, Ohio, Feb. 11, 1856, the son of George J., Sr., and Seraphine (Appleman) Renner. The Renner family is of German origin. George J. Renner emigrated to this country in 1848 and settled at Cincinnati. Four years later he removed to Akron. During his business career he conducted and owned breweries at Cincinnati, Akron, and Mansfield. He and his wife are members of the Catholic Church. They were the parents of four children. George J. Renner, Jr., was educated at Covington, Ky. He has always been interested in the brewery business, and in early life owned and operated plants at Wooster and Zanesville. He established his present business in Youngstown in 1884. After a disastrous fire in 1889 a new plant and equipment were erected in the following year. As previously mentioned the business was incorporated in 1914 as the Ren- 546 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO ner Brewing Company. Four years later it was reorganized as the Renner Company, with Mr. Renner as chairman of the board of directors. In 1880 Mr. Renner was united in marriage with Miss Emma Weaver, daughter of John Weaver of Covington, Ky. Their children were: 1. George, deceased. 2. Emil A., a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history. 3. Edna, married Dr. S. W. Goldcamp, lives at Youngstown. 4. Irene, deceased. 5. Viola, married John P. Dillon, lives at Youngstown. 6. Florence, married Fred H. Davis, lives at Youngstown. 7. Ruth, lives at Youngstown. 8. Earl, deceased. 9. Doris, married Gilbert James. lives at Youngstown. Mr. Renner is a prominent member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He belongs to the Youngstown Country Club, B. P. O. Elks, No. 55, and F. O. Eagles. Politically he is independent. George P. Lewis, who is treasurer of Mahoning County, has made a distinguished record as a public official, and is numbered among Youngstown's most prominent citizens. He was born at Aberdare, South Wales, Jan. 16, 1874, the son of George and Jeanott (Jenkins) Lewis. George Lewis and his wife were natives of Wales. The former died in 1925 and the latter in 1927. They are buried in Lake Park Cemetery, Youngstown. Mr. Lewis was a coal miner and in April, 1881, came to the United States with his family and settled at Youngstown. He was employed here by the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company, and met with an accidental death while in that company's service. He was a Republican and held membership in Plymouth Congregational Church. There were nine children in the Lewis family: 1. George P., the subject of this sketch. 2. Gwendolyn, married L. G. Westover, lives at Warren. 3. Benjamin. 4. HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 547 Edward. 5. Mary, married George Richards. 6. Jennie, married Joseph Garwood. 7. William B., resides in Pittsburgh, Pa. 8. Philip, deceased. 9. Ruth, deceased, was the wife of William Landers. At the age of seven years George P. Lewis emigrated to this country with his parents. He received a meager education and at the age of twelve years worked in the coal mines as a breaker boy. He later was employed by the Brown-Bonnell Company, and the Youngstown Bridge Company. He spent 18 years as a mechanic in the employ of the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company, and during 1922-33 was assistant manager of the insurance department of the Abstract & Realty Company, Youngstown. He was elected to the office of treasurer of Mahoning County in November, 1932. Mr. Lewis is a Republican. In November, 1929, he was elected state representative to the Ohio Assembly and reelected in November, 1931. During 1932-33 he was chairman of the insurance committee and was author of House Bill No. 71, which was successfully passed. He also took a prominent part in the enactment of legislature which gave Mahoning County another Common Pleas Judge. In 1898 Mr. Lewis married Miss Anna Price, daughter of Thomas and Margaret (Hopkins) Price, natives of Youngstown, both deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Lewis were born seven children: 1. Edna, deceased, was the wife of James Pate, and they had a son, James. 2. Edith, married Cecil Thomas. 3. Clifford, married Dorothy Humason, and they have a daughter, Barbara. 4. David, married Hazel Smail, and they have a son, Russell. 5. Anna, married Noah Henderson, and they have two children, Robert and Nancy. 6-7. George and Margaret (twins), both deceased. Mr. Lewis holds membership in the Central Christian Church, and during 1928-29 was president of the Mahoning 548 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO County Brotherhood of Disciples. He is affiliated with Western Star Lodge, No. 21, F. & A. M.; Lake Erie Consistory, 32nd degree; and Aut-Mori Grotto. He also belongs to the Optimist Club. Venice J. Lamb. —As president of the Cold Metal Process Company, of Youngstown, Mr. Lamb is prominently associated with the industrial life of the Mahoning Valley, and he is also widely known as a successful lawyer. He was born in this city, Nov. 1, 1879, the son of Thomas W. and Margaret (Williams) Lamb. Thomas W. Lamb and his wife were natives of Morganshire, Wales. Both are deceased and are buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Youngstown. They were early settlers of this section and Mr. Lamb was a successful merchant in the city of Youngstown. He was a Republican and held membership in the Welsh Congregational Church. There were three children born to Mr. and Mrs. Lamb: 1. Mary, the widow of Richard Aubrey, lives at Youngstown. 2. Venice J., the subject of this sketch. 3. Howard, vice president and engineer, Cold Metal Process Company, Youngstown. Following his graduation from Rayen High School in 1897, Venice J. Lamb entered Harvard University, from which institution he received the degrees of B. A. and M. A. in 1902 and 1903 respectively. He then studied law and was admitted to the Ohio State bar in 1906. Since that date Mr. Lamb has been associated with the firm of Anderson & Lamb, with offices in the Mahoning Bank Building. He is a trustee of the Mahoning County Bar Association, and also holds membership in the Ohio State and American Bar associations. Mr. Lamb, in partnership with his brother, Howard Lamb, and Mr. Steckel, were founders of the Cold Metal Process HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 549 Company, one of the outstanding steel plants in this region. They are contractors and builders of steel plants throughout the world. In 1902 Mr. Lamb was united in marriage with Miss Pearl Whiteside, daughter of Dr. T. II. and Flora (Greer) Whiteside. Both were born in Crawford County, Pa., and are buried in Belmont cemetery, Youngstown. Dr. Whiteside was a graduate of Allegheny College, and Jefferson Medical School, and was a leading dental surgeon of Youngstown. There are two children in the Lamb family: 1. Herschel W., attended Amherst College, now a student at Western Reserve University. 2. Caroline, a graduate of Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. She married Robert Karlow, Jr., and lives in Philadelphia. Mr. Lamb is a Republican and a member of the Baptist Church. Oscar Francis Gayton. —Numbered among Youngstown's most representative business men and substantial citizens is Oscar F. Gayton, of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York, with offices in the Union Bank Building. He was born at St. Paul, Minn., June 30, 1885. Following his graduation from Central High School, at Pueblo, Col., in 1904, Oscar F. Gayton attended the University of Wisconsin during 1904-7. He then spent a year in railroad construction work in Montana, and in 1908 resumed his studies at the University of Wisconsin, where he received the degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 1909. During 1909-15 he was assistant engineer with Alvord & Burdick, consulting engineers, at Chicago, Ill., and in 1915-16 was utilities engineer in the Department of Public Service, city of Chicago. With his brother Robert, and two other engineers they founded the Utilities Engineering Company