550 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO of Chicago in 1916. During 1917 Mr. Gayton enlisted for service in the World War and served with the rank of captain in the engineering corps. He subsequently became a member of the sales department of the Truscon Steel Company, of Youngstown, in 1918, and was sent to the Philippine Islands as their representative until 1921. He was vice president and treasurer of the George L. Fordyce Company during 1921-31, and in the latter year became a representative of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York. Mr. Gayton is also a director of the Ohio Leather Company, and a director of the Youngstown Dry Goods Company. He was one of the founders and served as treasurer of the American Association of Engineers of Chicago. On Sept. 13, 1919 Mr. Gayton was united in marriage with Miss Rebecca Fordyce, daughter of George Lincoln and Grace Walton Fordyce, born and lived entire life in Youngstown with the exception of two years in the Philippine Islands (1919-1921). She is a graduate from Yale School 1908, Rayen School 1912, and received an A. B. degree from Bryn Mawr College in 1916. Three children were born to this union: Louise Fischer, G. Fordyce, and Gracemary, all attending Yale School. Mrs. Fordyce is a member of the Junior League of Youngstown, The College Club, (President 1925-1927), The Garden Club of Youngstown, The Youngstown League of Women Voters. She was one of the organizers of the latter organization and its first president. She was elected a member of the Mahoning County Charter Commission for reorganization of county government, November 1934 and is the only woman on that commission. Mrs. Fordyce is a member of The Women's Board of the Youngstown Hospital Association, the Board of Trustees of the Reuben McMillan Free Library, The Executive Committee of the Mahoning Chapter, American Red Cross, the Youngstown Free Kinder- HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 551 garten Association (1916-1919), and a member of First Presbyterian Church. She is co-author of a detective novel, "Murder in the Cellar." Mr. Gayton is a Republican, a member of American Legion Youngstown Post No. 15, Y. M. C. A., Exchange Club, Union League Club, and Youngstown Country Club. He also is a member of the Board of Governors of Youngstown College. Murray A. Nadler is numbered among the capable and highly successful young lawyers of Youngstown, with offices in the City Bank Building. He was born in New York City, Aug. 12, 1898, the son of Abraham and Yetta (Baker) Nadler. Abraham Nadler was born in Austria in 1863. He came to this country in 1877 and settled in New York City, where he was successful as a manufacturer of women's wearing apparel. He later conducted a business in Youngstown, where he was owner of the Parisian Dry Cleaning Company. Mr. Nadler died in 1931 and is buried in the Children of Israel Cemetery, Youngstown. His widow is also a native of Austria, and resides in this city. Their children are : 1. Charles E., attorney, lives at Cleveland. 2. Murray A., the subject of this sketch. 3. Helen, married Lewis Gelbman, lives at Youngstown. 4. Gertrude, married Bertram Hendlesman, lives at Youngstown. 5. Saul, attends the University of Michigan. Following his graduation from the public schools of New York City, Murray A. Nadler came to Youngstown with his parents. He studied law in the office of his brother, and in 1920 was graduated from Youngstown College, being admitted to the bar in 1920. He was then associated in practice with his brother under the firm name of Nadler & Nadler, with offices in Cleveland and Youngstown. When the partnership was dissolved, Murray A. Nadler established a private 552 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO practice in this city, and his brother retained the Cleveland practice. In 1921 Mr. Nadler married Miss Jean Davis, daughter of Morris and Margaret Davis, of Farrell, Pa. Mr. Davis is a well known manufacturer of Youngstown. To Mr. and Mrs. Nadler have been born two children, Myron J., and Florence Jean. Mr. Nadler is a Republican and holds membership in the Ohio State and Mahoning County bar associations, and Commercial Law League. He specializes in the practice of commercial and corporation law. Frank W. Barton, who is serving as clerk of the Board of Elections in Youngstown; is widely and favorably known in the community. He was born at East Palestine, Ohio, Jan. 4, 1901, the son of Charles A. and Sarah J. (Hogg) Barton. Charles A. Barton, deceased, was a native of Pennsylvania. His widow is a native of England, and resides at Youngstown. Mr. Barton engaged in the pottery business for half a century, and was a recognized authority in that particular industry. He was manager of the Saxon China Company, at Sebring, Ohio. Mr. Barton died in 1920, and is buried at Beaver Falls, Pa. He was a Republican, a member of the United Presbyterian Church, and belonged to Sebring Lodge, F. & A. M., and I. O. O. F. There were two sons born to Mr. and Mrs. Barton: 1. Charles R., who died in 1908. 2 Frank W., subject of this sketch. Frank W. Barton obtained his education in the Sebring public schools, from which he was graduated in 1920. He then attended Mt. Union College. His business career began as assistant superintendent of the Strong Manufacturing Company, at Sebring. Later, he owned and managed a haberdashery business in that city. He has been a resident of HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 553 Youngstown since January, 1925, and served for a time as deputy clerk of courts, being appointed clerk in September, 1930. Mr. Barton enlisted in 1925 as a private in Headquarters Battery, Combat Train, First Battalion, 135th Field Artillery, 37th Division, and served as battery clerk. Later he was second lieutenant. In 1922 Mr. Barton married Miss Elizabeth Barrett, daughter of Edward and Mary (Cummins) Barrett, natives of Ohio, both deceased. They are buried at Sebring. Politically, Mr. Barton is a Republican. He holds membership in United Presbyterian Church, and is affiliated with St. Albans Lodge No. 667 F. & A. M.; Lake Erie Consistory, 32nd degree; Al Koran Temple; B. P. O. Elks No. 55; and Mahoning Valley Country Club. Paul L. Booth is one of the leading young attorneys of Mahoning County, and is well known in the city of Youngstown where he is counsel for the Dollar Savings & Trust Company. He was born at Erie, Pa., Oct. 10, 1894, the son of Rev. George Buchan and Frances Ada (Brown) Booth. After half a century in the ministry of the Presbyterian Church, Rev. George B. Booth lives retired at Hubbard, Ohio. He is a native of MacDuff, Scotland, and was educated at the University of Glasgow. He also received the degrees of Ph. D. and LL. B. at Wooster College, and the University of Chicago, respectively. During his ministerial career he had charges at Erie, Pa., Johnstown, Pa., Glidden, Iowa, Larimore, N. D., Moorhead, Minn., Carlisle, Ohio, Hubbard, Ohio, and Mapleton, N. Y. His widow was born at Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada. Mr. Booth died Sept. 3, 1934 and is buried in Erie, Pa. They were the parents of five children: 1. Beatrice, married Warren Kieffer, lives at Lockport, N. Y. 554 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO 2. George Cameron, World War veteran, superintendent of St. Paul School of Art, at St. Paul, Minn. 3. Isabel, twin sister of George C. She married Rev. James M. Thompson, and lives at Lake Mary, Florida. 4. Paul L., the subject of this sketch. 5. Norman F., lives at Hubbard. Paul L. Booth obtained his education in the public schools of Pennsylvania and Iowa, being a graduate of Moorhead, (Minn.) High School in 1912. He then received the degree of Arts at Fargo (N. D.) College in 1916, and during the following two years was a school teacher at Centerville, Ohio. In 1918 he enlisted in the U. S. Army and was assigned to Company B. 323 Machine Gun Battalion, 83rd Division. He served overseas during the World War and was discharged Feb. 15, 1919. Mr. Booth then was employed by the Pennsylvania Iron Works at Hubbard, Ohio. During 1919-20 he was principal of Coitsville Center High School, and the following year he attended the University of Minnesota. He was enrolled in the night classes of Youngstown College of Law in 1919 and received the degree of LL. B. there in 1923. In the meantime he was a teacher at Salem, Ohio, during 1921-22, and at Scienceville High School, Youngstown, during 1922-23. After his admission to the bar in 1924 he continued teaching as a member of the faculty of Rayen High School, Youngstown, and in 1927 became associated with the law firm of Kennedy, Manchester, Ford, Bennett & Powers. He was appointed counsel for the Dollar Savings & Trust Company in June, 1932, and since January, 1932, has also been village solicitor of Hubbard. He is an active member of Mahoning County and Ohio State bar associations. In 1923 Mr. Booth was united in marriage with Miss Claire Campbell Clingan, daughter of T. Scott and Claire (Campbell) Clingan, natives of Ohio. Four children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Booth: Shirley Ann, Nancy Claire, George Scott, and Mary Jane. HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 555 Mr. Booth is a Republican, a director of the Kiwanis Club, and is past commander of Youngstown Post, No. 15, American Legion. He is an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hubbard of which he has served as Sunday School superintendent for four years and as trustee for six years. George Lincoln Fordyce. —One of Youngstown's best loved citizens was George Lincoln Fordyce, who died June 25, 1931. He was born at Scipio, Cayuga County, N. Y., Sept. 29, 1860, the son of John Horton and Louisa (Close) Fordyce. The Hortons came to the United States from England in 1636. Barnabas Horton was the founder of the American branch of the family, and he settled at Hampton, Mass., later living at New Haven, Conn., and finally on Long Island, N. Y. Capt. Nathaniel Horton, the great-great grandfather of George Lincoln Fordyce, was a descendant of Barnabas Horton. He served as a captain in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. One of his privates in his command was Benjamin Fordyce, who married Rebecca Horton. This Revolutionary hero, Benjamin Fordyce, was the first branch of this Fordyce family in this country, and he was a great grandfather of George ̊Lincoln Fordyce. Benjamin Fordyce married Rebecca Horton in 1790, and lived in New Jersey and later in Scipio, N. Y. John Fordyce, their son, was born in New Jersey in 1791 and he married Anne Wilkinson. John Horton Fordyce, the latter's only son, and the father of George Lincoln Fordyce, was born Aug. 23, 1836. He served in Company E, 138th New York Infantry during the Civil War. He was offered a captaincy but refused it. He died in service Nov. 13, 1862. George Lincoln Fordyce was reared on his great grand-father's homestead. At the age of 16 years he began his business career as a clerk in a general store at Scipio. Later, 556 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO he went to Auburn, and subsequently he became identified with the Cayuga County National Bank. He removed to Youngstown in 1883 and conducted a general dry goods business in this city, it being incorporated later as the George L. Fordyce Company. He was actively connected with this enterprise until the time of his death. Mr. Fordyce was also a director of the First National Bank and the Dollar Savings & Trust Company. He served for 35 years as a trustee and president of the Youngstown Hospital Association, and during 1912-13 was president of the Y. M. C. A. in Youngstown. His other business interests included: president of the Apartment House Company; vice president of the Realty Security Company; and director of the Ohio Leather Company. On June 25, 1890, Mr. Fordyce was united in marriage with Miss Grace Walton, daughter of Daniel and Sarah (Oyer) Walton. Their children were: 1. George Lincoln, born Aug. 18, 1892, died Oct. 11, 1900. 2. Rebecca Walton, married Oscar Francis Gayton, of Youngstown. 3. Louise Horton. Mr. Fordyce was a Republican and during 1894 was president of the Republican County Executive Committee, when President McKinley ran for the office of governor of Ohio. He was one of the organizers of the Community Chest, he held membership in the First Presbyterian Church, and was a trustee of Reuben McMillan Free Library. Mr. Fordyce was an authority on birds and for many years had made a study of the various types of birds to be found in this section of Ohio. He reported annually on bird migration to the department of biological survey at Washington, D. C., and each year prepared a bird census, which was studied by bird lovers. He had been a frequent speaker on ornithology at various meetings in Youngstown, as well as throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania. It was through his influence that the quail was placed on the song bird list in HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 557 Ohio, and that an ordinance was passed in Youngstown, which prohibits the shooting of duck on Milton Lake. Mr. Fordyce was president of the Youngstown Nature Club, and father of the ornithology movement in the city. Henry A. Butler. —In the death of Henry A. Butler, April 26, 1934, the city of Youngstown lost one of its most useful and valued citizens. He is mourned by the community in, general, which recognized him as a leader in the city's industrial, cultural, educational and philanthropic progress. Mr. Butler was born in Youngstown, Oct. 8, 1872, the son of Joseph G. Butler, Jr., a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history. The early education of Henry A. Butler was received in the public schools of Youngstown and in 1893 he was graduated from Rayen High School. He was the first citizen of Mahoning County to receive a degree at Harvard University in the class of 1897. Mr. Butler had traveled extensively in his early youth and had spent 18 months in study at Berlin, Germany. He began his business career as paymaster and purchasing agent for the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company, and several years later became superintendent of the Chenango Furnace Company, at Sharpsville, Pa. He also was assistant to the general superintendent of the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company, and in 1913 was made manager of the order department. In 1918 Mr. Butler enlisted for service in the Red Cross unit in France, and upon his arrival in Paris was placed in charge of the home service section of the American Red Cross in France, with the commission of captain. In this capacity he rendered exceptional service, reorganizing many departments and introducing many methods that greatly improved the efficiency of the large force under that section. He was 558 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO subsequently awarded the French honor medal for meritorious service. In 1921 he published "Overseas Sketches", a record of his experiences. In 1919 Mr. Butler returned to the United States and at that time resigned his position with the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company, to devote his attention to other business interests. In later years he devoted the greater part of his time to Butler-Wick & Company, a brokerage firm which was organized in December, 1931, to take over the business of Butler-Beadling & Company, and Wicks Company. Originally, Mr. Butler was president of the Valley Investment Company, which was absorbed by Butler-Beadling & Company. Mr. Butler was intensely interested in the city of Youngstown, and was a leading figure in every worthwhile movement in the community for years. In 1926 he was elected chairman of the Community Chest Drive, and was active in that work. He was a member of the Board of Education for 11 years and for two terms was president of the board. With Mrs. Josephine Ford Agler and John W. Ford, he erected the maternity wing of the North Side unit of the Youngstown Hospital, as a memorial to the Ford and Butler families. Mr. Butler was also interested in Boy Scout work and in 1923 he received a five year Scout veteran's badge. When plans were being made to build the Rayen Stadium, Mr. Butler was named chairman of the finance committee. And when it seemed as though American athletes would not go to the Paris Olympic games in Paris in 1924, because of lack of funds, Mr. Butler headed a local committee to collect funds. Mr. Butler was interested in art and gave awards at the Mahoning Society of Painters exhibit in 1930. He was a director also of the Youngstown Chamber of Commerce and in 1933 was appointed to the slum elimination committee. HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 559 On Oct. 18, 1900, Mr. Butler was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Grace Heath, daughter of Elisha and Mary (Cochran) Heath. One child was born to this union, Joseph G. In 1915 the family adopted Mary Grace Heath. The family residence is at Poland, Ohio. Mr. Butler was an active member of the Memorial Presbyterian Church, and its treasurer for ten years. He was affiliated with B. P. 0. Elks No. 51, and belonged to the Youngstown Club, Youngstown Country Club, Harvard Club, Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, and Youngstown Hospital Association. He was a director of the Commercial National Bank, Union National Bank, Sharon Steel Hoop Company, Industrial Silica Company, and Mahoning Valley Mortgage Company, Metropolitan Paving Brick Company, Mahoning National Bank, and the Butler Art Institute, of which he was president. Joseph G. Butler, Jr. —The growth of the Mahoning Valley district into one of the most important steel centers in the United States is inseparably linked to the life of Joseph G. Butler, Jr., who died in Youngstown, Dec. 20, 1927. In addition to his accomplishments in industry, politics and literature, Mr. Butler was intensely interested in humanitarian work and was identified with every movement of this kind in the community for many years. He embraced any project offering an opportunity to inspire civic pride and patriotism and gave such movements energetic support. Mr. Butler was one of the organizers of the Ohio Steel Company, and every successful industrial enterprise in the Mahoning Valley at one time or another felt his touch. His activities in the iron and steel industry led to his acquaintance with the leaders of this industry in all parts of the world. 560 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO As a veteran of the iron and steel industry, a historian, a lover of art, Mr. Butler always displayed the inherent characteristics of leadership and discriminative intelligence, which have been traditional traits of the Butlers through past generations. His local benefactions include the Butler Art gallery, unique in that it contains none but American artists, in which are collected some of the finest paintings in the country, and the National McKinley Memorial at Niles, erected largely through his efforts. Joseph G. Butler, Jr. was born at Temperance Furnace, Mercer County, Pa., Dec. 21, 1840, the son of Joseph Green and Temperance (Orwig) Butler. Joseph G. Butler, Sr. was a widely known iron manufacturer and blast furnace expert, and was a recognized leader in the iron industry in central Pennsylvania. Joseph G. Butler, Jr. was reared and educated in Pennsylvania, and as a youth entered the iron business, in which he was interested throughout his life. He was a director of the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company; director of the Pennsylvania and Lake Erie Dock Company; director of the Cleveland and Mahoning Valley Railroad; director of the Pennsylvania and Ohio Power & Light Company; director of the Youngstown and Suburban Railroad Company; and director of the Commercial National Bank of Youngstown. Mr. Butler married Harriet Voorhoes Ingersoll, who died in 1921. Their children were: Henry A., deceased; Mrs. E. L. Ford, deceased; and Mrs. Arthur McGraw, who lives at Detroit, Mich. Mr. Butler was a member of numerous clubs, including the National Arts Club, India House, Friars Club, Duquesne Club of Pittsburgh; and Union Club of Cleveland. As a collector and writer of local history Mr. Butler was the author of the Mahoning County History which won plaudits from nationally known figures in literature. He HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 561 had written a number of other works, including "Presidents I have Seen and Known". He was personally acquainted with every president from Lincoln to Coolidge. He also wrote "Fifty Years of Iron and Steel", and contributed many articles to magazines pertaining to the steel industry. To all of Youngstown Mr. Butler was known as "Uncle Joe." He was Youngstown's first citizen, philanthropist and iron master. J. Paul Suter. —Among the prominent business executives of Youngstown is J. Paul Suter. He has been secretary-treasurer of the Stambaugh Estates since 1927, and is secretary-treasurer of the Youngstown Steel Company, secretary and treasurer of the Scioto Land Company, secretary and director of the Princeton Mine, Inc., and director of William Herbert & Son Company. Mr. Sauter was born at Cleveland, Ohio, July 3, 1884, the son of Joseph Paul and Alice (Kitsell) Suter. Joseph Paul Suter was a native of Alsace-Lorraine, France, and his wife was born in Worcestershire, England. He came to the United States in 1873 and after a short time in New York located in Cleveland, where he was identified with the Union club. He died in France while on a return visit there in 1889. His widow died in 1930 and is buried in Tod Cemetery, Youngstown. Mr. Suter was a member of the Catholic Church and his wife belonged to the Episcopal Church. Their children were: Joseph Paul and Alice, both deceased; and J. Paul, the subject of this sketch. After attending Central High School, Cleveland, J. Paul Suter entered the employ of the American Steel & Wire Company as a cost accountant. In 1910 he came to Youngstown as auditor with the American Belting Company, and two years later became assistant auditor of the Republic Rubber Com- 562 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO pany. In 1920 he left the Republic Rubber Company and became secretary of the American Puddle Iron Company. He has offices in the Stambaugh building. In 1912 Mr. Suter was united in marriage with Miss Myra Rosalind Seward, daughter of Henry B. and May L. (Avery) Seward, natives of Tallmadge and Brecksville, Ohio, respectively. They live in Youngstown. Mr. and Mrs. Suter are the parents of five children: 1. Dorothy Louise, attended Youngstown College, married Wm. J. Fritz, of Youngstown, where they now reside. 2. Paul Laurence, attends Wooster College. 3. Alice Laura, attends Rayen High School. 4. Rosalind Avery, attends Hays Jr. High School. 5. Myra Helen, attends Harding school. Mr. Suter is a Republican, an elder of Memorial Presbyterian Church, and a member of the National Missions Committee of Mahoning Presbytery. He is affiliated with Western Star Lodge, No. 21, F. & A. M.; Youngstown Chapter, No. 93, R. A. M.; and Buechner Council, No. 107, R. & S. M. Mr. Suter is also a popular author of detective stories, being a contributor to 30 magazines. He has published 150 stories. He holds membership in the Authors League of America, American Fiction Guild, Friendly Writers, and Youngstown Players. Franklin B. Powers. —One of the most prominent attorneys of Mahoning County is Franklin B. Powers, who is associated with the law firm of Manchester, Ford, Bennett & Powers, with offices in the Union National Bank Building. He was born in this city, July 3, 1887, the son of Frank M. and Grace C. (Brown) Powers. Frank M. Powers, who died in 1932, is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Youngstown. He was a native of Ohio, born in Liberty Township, Trumbull County. He successfully con- HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 563 ducted a retail jewelry business at 24 North Phelps Street, Youngstown, from 1873 until his retirement in 1929. His widow was born at Warren, Ohio, and resides at Youngstown. Their children were: 1. Franklin B., the subject of this sketch. 2. Margaret, who died in 1926. 3. Edward W., associated in business with his father. 4. Raymond S., attorney, associated with Gilbert Bettman, Cincinnati, the latter being formerly attorney general of the state of Ohio. After his graduation from Rayen High School in 1905, Franklin B. Powers attended the University of Michigan, from which he received the degrees of B. A., and LL. B. in 1911 and 1913 respectively. After his admission to the bar in 1913 Mr. Powers spent several months in private practice and then became associated with Hine, Kennedy & Manchester. After several changes in the firm it was reorganized in 1927 as Manchester, Ford, Bennett & Powers. Mr. Powers is a member of the board of governors and executive committee of Youngstown College, trustee of Mahoning County Bar Association, and member of Ohio State and American Bar associations. Mr. Powers was married in 1916 to Miss Fannie M. Smith, of Warsaw, N. Y., and a graduate of Smith College. She is the daughter of Irving B. and Amelia R. (Miller) Smith, natives of New York. Before her marriage Mrs. Powers was librarian at the Reuben McMillen Free Library, Youngstown. Mr. and Mrs. Powers have three children: 1. Franklin Irving, attends Seminary High School. 2. John Weed, attends Seminary High School. 3. Helen Janet. The family residence is at Poland. Mr. Powers is a Republican and is treasurer of the Republican County Central Committee. He is secretary of the Poland planning commission, and vice president of the Poland board of education. He is an active member of the Presbyterian Church, being past president of the board of trus- 564 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO tees, and is now president of the congregation. He also is president of the Youngstown Club, and Past President of the Youngstown Torch Club and Exchange Club. He belongs to the Y. M. C. A., and is past president of the Poland Community Club. John P. Dillon, who is associated with Soucy-Swartswelter & Company, brokers, with offices in the Union Bank Building, ranks among Youngstown's progressive and well known business men. He was born in this city, March 28, 1884, the son of John J. and Bridget (Hogan) Dillon. John J. Dillon was born in County Mayo, Ireland, in 1852, and his wife was a native of Wedensbury, England, born in 1855. He emigrated to the United States in 1872 and immediately located at Youngstown, where he was employed in the steel mills. He later established a wholesale liquor business on Federal street and was interested in that at the time of his death in 1902. His wife died in 1904. Both are buried in Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown. Mr. Dillon was a Republican, a member of St. Columba's Catholic Church, and belonged to the Ancient Order of Hibernians. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Dillon: 1. Margaret, the widow of James E. Reany, lives at Youngstown. 2. John P., the subject of this sketch. 3. Marie E., married Frank Moulton, lives at Youngstown. 4. James E., lives at Youngstown. 5. Elizabeth D., lives at Youngstown. 6. Martin F., lives at Youngstown. 7. Thomas C., lives at Youngstown. 8. Anna, deceased, was the wife of John S. Agey. 9. Adelaide, deceased, was the wife of Frank Cavender. After his graduation from the parochial schools of Youngstown, John P. Dillon attended Hall's Business School. He then became deputy clerk of courts of Mahoning County. Later, he was first assistant deputy auditor of the city, being HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 565 the first to hold this newly created office. He also served as chief deputy clerk of courts in the county. After several years, Mr. Dillon became interested in the general insurance business, and in 1915 was one of the founders of the Youngstown Chemical Company, of which he served as secretary-treasurer until 1920. Mr. Dillon was appointed clerk of the board of elections in Mahoning County and served in that capacity for a time. During the years of 1924-25 he was engaged in the food brokerage business. In 1926 he entered the brokerage department of the Butler, Beadling & Company, later reorganized as Butler-Wick & Company. Since August, 1933, he has been associated with the brokerage firm of Soucy-Swartswelter & Company. In 1918 Mr. Dillon married Miss Viola P. Renner, daughter of George J. Renner, of Youngstown. Their daughter, Adele, attends St. Edward's School. Mr. Dillon is a Republican in politics and has served as a member of the Republican Central Committee. He and his family are active members of St. Edward's Catholic Church, and he belongs to the Youngstown Country Club and Youngstown Council, Knights of Columbus. G. Taylor Evans. —A veteran of the World War, G. Taylor Evans is widely known in Mahoning County as the state superintendent of the Ohio Water Service Company, with headquarters at Struthers. He was born at Youngstown, Feb. 9, 1898, the son of Frederick G. and Clara T. (Taylor) Evans. Frederick G. Evans is a representative citizen of Youngstown, where he was born. His wife is also a native of this city. He spent many years as cashier of the Commercial National Bank, and is now identified with the Aetna Insurance Company. Mr. Evans is a Republican, a member of the 566 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO First Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Masonic lodge. To Mr. and Mrs. Evans were born three children: 1. G. Taylor, subject of this sketch. 2. Frederick G., Jr., lives at Poland, Ohio. 3. Lucy Louisa, at home. After his graduation from Yale private school in Youngstown, G. Taylor Evans attended Rayen High School, class of 1915. He was connected with the Mahoning Valley Water Company before his enlistment in May, 1917, for service in the World War. He enlisted in the Navy and was sent to Newport, R. I. ,where he attended the Second Naval District Officers School, being graduated with the commission of ensign. He was attached to Submarine Chaser No. 164, as executive officer, and stationed at Queenstown, Ireland. He then engaged in mine sweeping in the North Sea, and was subsequently transferred to Submarine Chaser No. 39, as commander. He received his discharge in May, 1921, after being attached to the Reserve Corps. In 1919 Mr. Evans was united in marriage with Miss Mary Louise Snyder, daughter of George B. and Nettie W. (Walters) Snyder, the former born at Youngstown and the latter at Canton, Ohio. Mr. Snyder is deceased. He was attached to the Youngstown postal service and served as supervisor, and also as postmaster for 12 years. His widow lives at Youngstown. Mr. and Mrs. Evans are the parents of four children: G. Taylor, Jr.; Mary Susan; Sally Ann; and William Edward. Mr. Evans became general manager of the Ohio Water Service Company, at Struthers, in 1927, and was appointed state superintendent and assistant secretary over all Ohio properties in 1932. They control water supplies in the following cities: Circleville, Washington Court House, Marysville, Massilon, Youngstown, Girard and Struthers. Mr. Evans is a Republican, a member of the First Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Rotary Club, Y. M. C. A., HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 567 Struthers Business Men's Association, Youngstown Club, Queenstown Association, "40 and 8" Society, and American Legion Post No. 145, Past Commander. Benjamin Franklin Defendeifer. —As branch manager of the Dollar Savings & Trust Company, at Struthers, Mr. Defendeifer is recognized as one of the community's business and civic leaders. He was born at Mercer, Pa., March 31, 1896, the son of Benjamin Franklin and Elizabeth Ann (Winters) Defendeifer. Benjamin F. Defendeifer was a native of Philadelphia, Pa., and died in the city of Struthers, Oct. 19, 1915. He is buried in Lake Park Cemetery. His widow resides in this city. Mr. Defendeifer was an expert shoemaker and manufactured special type shoes for crippled feet. He also represented numerous leading shoe manufacturers. He was a Democrat and held membership in the United Presbyterian Church. There were four children in the Defendeifer family: 1. William Frederick, lives at Struthers. 2. Charles Ralph, lives at Struthers. 3. Anna Louise, married Roy D. Brace, lives at Youngstown. 4. Benjamin Franklin, the subject of this sketch. Benjamin Franklin Defendeifer is a graduate of the public schools of Struthers and attended Hall's Business College in Youngstown. During 1912-16 he was employed as car foreman in the shops of the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad at Hazelton, Ohio. During this time he studied banking at the American Banking Institute, and after completing that course of study he was made a teller in the Struthers Savings & Banking Company. He resigned in 1917 to enlist for service in the U. S. Army and was sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio, where he was assigned to Company A, 332nd Infantry, 83rd Division. This outfit was sent to 568 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Italy in July, 1918, and remained on the Italian front throughout the remainder of the war. Among its most important battles was that of Vittorio Venetta. Mr. Defendeifer was discharged as a corporal May 2, 1919. At that time he returned as a teller to the Struthers Savings & Banking Company, and in the following year become identified with the Dollar Savings & Trust Company as a teller. He served in that capacity until 1931, and in that year was identified with the liquidation department of banks for the State of Ohio. He was assigned to the liquidation of the Union Banking Company at Marysville, Ohio, and the Waldo Banking Company, at Waldo, Ohio. He has served in his present capacity as bank manager of the Dollar Savings & Trust Company at Struthers since the latter part of 1932. Mr. Defendeifer is a Republican and is serving as a member of the canal board, police pension board, and board of park commissioners. He has also held the office of assistant city clerk. He is an active member of the Methodist Church and belongs to Hilman Lodge, No. 481, F. and A. M.; Boy Scout Troop, No. 43, committeeman; Struthers Post No. 158, American Legion, past commander; and Struthers Community Fund, treasurer. He is also president of the Struthers Business Men's Association, and treasurer of the American Legion Gun Club. Anthony Francis Pacella. —A leader in the civic affairs of Campbell and one of the most prominent young attorneys of Mahoning County is Anthony F. Pacella, city solicitor. He was born at Campbell, April 1, 1908, the son of Pasquale and Anna (Garofalo) Pacella. Pasquale Pacella, deceased, was a native of Italy. He emigrated to the United States in 1895 and settled at Monoca, Pa. Later he resided at Monessen, Pa., and Pittsburgh, and   HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 569 in the latter city was employed on the railroads. He became foreman of the Campbell works of the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company, and in later life conducted a cafe and wholesale liquor business at Campbell. He died in 1915 and is buried in Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown. His widow, born in Italy, resides at Campbell. Mr. Pacella was a Republican and held membership in Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. There were six children in the Pacella family: 1. Angelina, married Marco LaRocco, lives at Raton, N. M. 2. Louise, married John Rushen, lives at Campbell. 3. Dominic, who is principal of Gordon Avenue School, Campbell. He is a graduate of Ohio University. 4. Anthony Francis, subject of this sketch. 5. Laura, teacher, lives at Campbell. 6. Nellie, lives at home. Following his graduation in 1924 from Campbell High School, Anthony Francis Pacella spent one year at Kenyon College. He received his A. B. degree at the University of Michigan in 1929, and his LL. B. degree at the same institution in 1932. Mr. Pacella was admitted to the Ohio state bar in August, 1932, and immediately established a private practice at Campbell. He was elected city solicitor in November, 1933, and assumed office in the following January. Mr. Pacella is a Republican, and holds membership in Alpha Phi Delta fraternity, Sons of Italy, University Club of Campbell, and Hubbard Country Club. He is also the grand deputy of the Dino Grandi Junior Lodge of Campbell, Ohio. Charles Scofield, M. D. —Outstanding among the eminent and highly successful physicians and surgeons of Mahoning County is Doctor Scofield, of Struthers, who is a veteran of the World War. He was born in Rockland Township, 570 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Venango County, Pa., Dec. 1, 1885, the son of Robert C. and Mary Jane (Bushey) Scofield. Robert C. Scofield, who died in 1918, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was born at Rochester, N. Y., and at the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted with a New York company and served for three years, being seriously wounded during the Battle of the Wilderness. He was discharged with the rank of sergeant. During his business career Mr. Scofield worked in the oil fields of Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. He later owned and operated a farm at Rock Creek, Ohio. He was a Republican and held membership in the Grand Army of the Republic. Mr. Scofield married Miss Mary Jane Bushey, a native of Pennsylvania, who died in 1933. Both are buried at Rock Creek, Ashtabula County, Ohio. Their children were: 1. Mary Sophia, married W. C. Shane, deceased, of Pittsburgh, Pa. 2. Viola, married Rev. W. A. Reed, lives at Warren, Ohio. 3. James, lives at Bloomfield, Ohio. 4. Joseph, lives at Jefferson, Ohio. 5. Charles, subject of this sketch. 6. Robert C., Jr., lives at Jefferson, Ohio. 7. Helen, married Ralph Wickham, lives at Spokane, Wash. 8. Lelia, married Bryan Wagner, lives at Maywood, Ill. 9. Alfred, deceased, buried at Rock Creek. Following his graduation from Rock Creek High School in 1902, Charles Scofield taught school in Allegheny County, Pa., for three years. He then took up the study of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh and received the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1911. His interneship was spent at Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, during 1911-12, and in the latter year Doctor Scofield established a private practice at Glasgow, Mont. He located at Bakerstown, Pa., in 1914, and in 1917 enlisted for service in the World War, receiving the commission of first lieutenant, U. S. Medical Corps. He was attached to the 66th Coast Artillery Corps, and served in France. Following his discharge, Doctor Scofield located HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 571 at Struthers in May, 1919, where he has continued a private practice. He is also serving as health commissioner, and is a member of the staff of Youngstown City Hospital. He holds membership in the Mahoning County, Ohio State, and American Medical Associations. In 1915 Doctor Scofield was united in marriage with Miss Elma Bailey, daughter of C. N. and Nellie (Bond) Bailey, of Rock Creek, Ohio. Their children are: 1. Charles B., a graduate of Struthers High School, class of 1934, attends Westminster College. 2. Margaret, a student. Doctor Scofield is independent in politics. He is a prominent member of the United Presbyterian Church, and is affiliated with Rock Creek Lodge No. 277, F. & A. M., Struthers Post No. 158, American Legion, Phi Rho Sigma fraternity, and Struthers Business Men's Association. He is also a trustee of Struthers Library. Dominic Francis Rendinell. —For almost a quarter of a century Mr. Rendinell has successfully engaged in the practice of law in his native city, Youngstown, and during his career he has built up a large and important practice and has made for himself an enviable reputation as an able and resourceful lawyer. He has served as vice president of the Mahoning County Bar Association. Mr. Rendinell was born at Youngstown, April 28, 1889, the son of Nicholas and Castrinuovo Rendinell, both natives of Italy. His father is a landscape gardener and resides in the city of Youngstown. The son, Dominic Francis Rendinell, received his early education in the public schools of Youngstown and is a graduate of Rayen High School. He studied law at the University of Michigan, and received the degree of Bachelor of Laws there in 1910. He was admitted to the Ohio State Bar on June 24, 1910, and to the Michigan 572 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO State Bar on June 28th of the same year. Since then he has also been admitted to practice in the United States District Court and the United States Supreme Court. Ever since his admission to the bar he has been engaged in the general practice of his profession in Youngstown. Mr. Rendinell married Miss Carmelo Marco, a native of New York, and the daughter of Michael and Anna Marco. Their children are: 1. Rose Marie, attends University of Michigan. 2. Jean, a student of Hayes Junior High School. 3. Dominic Francis, Jr., a student. 4. Isabel. Politically, Mr. Rendinell is a Republican, and in the work of that party he has been most active, having been a candidate to the office of judge of the Court of Appeals. He and his family are members of the Catholic Church, and he belongs to the Elks Lodge, and Mahoning Valley Country Club. Nile D. Blackmer, D. D. S. —Widely and favorably known throughout Mahoning County is Nile D. Blackmer, dental surgeon, of Struthers. He was born at Waterford, Erie County, Pa., April 14, 1885, the son of A. L. and Viola (Cornish) Blackmer. A. L. Blackmer, retired, is a member of a pioneer family of Erie County, Pa., where he has spent his entire life as a farmer. He is a Democrat, a member of the Methodist Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Blackmer: 1. Nile D., subject of this sketch. 2. Bessie, married Joseph Moon, lives at Erie, Pa. 3. Pearl, married Albert Gardner, lives at Erie, Pa. 4. Lynn, lives at Erie, Pa. 5. Glenn, dentist, lives at Wickliffe, Ohio. Nile D. Blackmer acquired his early schooling in the district schools of Erie County, Pa., and in 1906 was grad- HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 573 uated from Waterford High School. He then became identified with the Grand Union Tea Company, at Youngstown, and subsequently studied dentistry at the Ohio College of Dental Surgery, from which he received a degree in 1912. His entire professional work has been done at Struthers. He holds membership in the Corydon-Palmer Dental Society, Youngstown, Ohio State and American Dental Associations. In 1912 Mr. Blackmer was united in marriage with Miss Frances Carson, daughter of Frank and Florence Carson. Both were natives of Meadville, Pa., and are deceased. They are buried there. Three daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Blackmer: 1. Florence, a graduate of Struthers High School, class of 1932, attends Ohio University. 2. Betty. 3. Barbara. Both are students. Doctor Blackmer is a Republican, and is serving as a member of the Struthers Board of Education. Carl C. Kesler. —A native of Western Ohio, and until the World War a resident of this part of the state, Mr. Kesler since his return to civilian life after two years of military service in the United States Army during the World war has been a resident and a well known business man and lawyer of Mahoning County. There, at Struthers, he is now successfully engaged in the real estate and insurance business, and also, since 1928, in the active practice of law. Carl C. Kesler was born at Delphos, Allen County, Ohio, Feb. 21, 1896, a son of Andrew and Alice (Wilson) Kesler, both natives of Ohio. His father was a farmer, and died June 17, 1927. Mr. Kesler received his early education in the public grammar and high schools of Delphos, graduating from the latter in 1914. At that time he came to Lima and there took a business course and also studied law with Walter B. 574 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Ritchie for three years and until 1917, when he enlisted at Lima in the aviation corps. Shortly afterward he was transferred to the 24th Engineers, with whom he served 18 months. At the time of his honorable discharge on June 30, 1919, he was regimental sergeant major. Mr. Kesler then came to Youngstown and for the next three years was connected with the city office of the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company. At the end of this period he established himself in the real estate and insurance business at Struthers, and at the same time took a four years' law course with the Youngstown Institute of Technology. He was admitted to the Ohio State bar in June, 1928. At the present time he still devotes the greater part of his time to his real estate and insurance business, but being greatly interested in the law profession. Mr. Kesler married Miss Doris A. Manley, a native of Van Wert County, and daughter of Jefferson and Phoebe (Beard) Manley. Both were born in Ohio. He is a farmer. Mr. and Mrs. Kesler have two children, David J. and Wanda Lou. Politically, Mr. Kesler is a Republican, and he is serving as a member of the Struthers Board of Education. He is a trustee of the Methodist Church, and a member of the American Legion, Struthers Business Men's Association, Mahoning County and Ohio State Bar Associations. Edwin H. Gensler, building contractor, is well and favorably known at Struthers, where he is also president of the Struthers Real Estate Board. He was born at Wellston, Jackson County, Ohio, April 29, 1902, the son of Conrad and Ellen (Roberts) Gensler. Conrad Gensler and his wife were natives of Cleveland, Ohio. Both are deceased and are buried at Wellston. Mr.