600 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO In 1906 Mr. Button was united in marriage with Miss LaMira Hutchins Treat, daughter of Orange S. and Sarah (Lyman) Treat. Both were natives of Talmadge, Ohio, and are deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Button were born three children: Alfred Lyman and Elizabeth Treat, students at Youngstown College; and Robert Adams attends Hayes Jr. High School. Mr. Button has always been a Republican. He is chairman of the special taxation committee, Youngstown Chamber of Commerce, and president of the Youngstown-Oberlin Alumni Association. While a resident of Warren he served as school director for eight years, and for two years was president of the Board of Education. He is a prominent member of the First Presbyterian Church and belongs to Old Erie Lodge, No. 3, F. and A. M.; Warren Chapter, R. A. M.; Youngstown Rotary Club; Exchange Club; Y. M. C. A.; Torch Club; Youngstown Club; and Mahoning County Country Club. David H. Williams is recognized as one of the progressive young business men of Canfield, Mahoning County, being identified with the funeral establishment of his father, Jesse R. Williams. He was born at Uniontown, Ohio, Sept. 24, 1910, the son of Jesse R. and Elma (Butturff) Williams. A complete sketch of Jesse R. Williams appears elsewhere in this history. David H. Williams attended the grade school of Uniontown, and in 1928 was graduated with honors from Canfield High School. During the following year he was a clerk in the Depositors Savings & Trust Company at Akron. He then entered the Columbus School of Embalming as a member of the class of 1931, and received the highest honors ever awarded at that institution. He has been a licensed HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 601 embalmer and funeral director since 1932, and at the present time is associated with his father's business at Canfield. He also holds membership in the Mahoning County, Ohio State and National Funeral Directors Association. Mr. Williams is a Republican, and a member of the Methodist Church. Judge Henry P. Beckenbach. —For ten years following his admission to the bar, Judge Henry P. Beckenbach was engaged in the active practice of law in Youngstown. At the end of that time he took his seat on the Municipal Court bench by appointment of the Governor, and has since served as judge in Youngstown. He is well known not only in legal circles but in the civic life of the city and enjoys the confidence of its people. Born at Cleveland, Ohio, on Aug. 5, 1887, Henry P. Beckenbach is a son of Jacob and Julia (Hecker) Beckenbach, the former born in Germany and the latter in Cleveland. The father, now retired, was for many years engaged in the flour, feed and coal business in Cleveland. Judge Beckenbach was educated in Cleveland, and was graduated from Madison High School in 1907. For the next ten years he successfully operated a collection agency, but he had decided meanwhile upon a legal career and during part of this period studied law at the Y. M. C. A. Law School in Youngstown. From a very early age he earned his own way in the world, paying all his own educational expenses and supporting not only himself but others. His successful career has resulted solely from his own efforts, and in the best sense of the term he may be called a self-made man, being both the builder and architect of his own fortune. In 1921 Judge Beckenbach was admitted to the Ohio bar, and immediately established himself in the practice of his 602 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO profession in Youngstown. With passing years he built up a substantial clientele, devoting his best efforts to his practice, until November, 1931, when he was appointed Judge of the Municipal Court at Youngstown by Governor White to fill the unexpired term of Mark E. Moore, who resigned to become mayor of the city. Judge Beckenbach was elected in 1933. Judge Beckenbach is a member of the Mahoning County Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association. As a lawyer he always practiced independently under his own name and his thorough knowledge of the law was revealed in the wide variety of cases in which he was retained. In politics Judge Beckenbach is an influential Democrat, and in 1930 was the candidate of his party for the office of prosecuting attorney of Mahoning County. Fraternally he is affiliated with the Knights of Pythias, in which he is past chancellor, and with the Loyal Order of Moore, while in religious faith he is a Congregationalist. Henry P. Beckenbach married Gertrude Fischer, who was born in Cleveland, daughter of Charles R. and Katrina (Sauerheimer) Fischer. Mr. and Mrs. Beckenbach have four children: Betty Jane, H. Phyllis, Henry George, and Carol. Mahoning Valley Industrial Council. —The Mahoning Valley Industrial Council has played an important part in the civic affairs of Youngstown during the last decade. The members represented at the first organization meeting on May 29, 1923 were Falcon Steel Company, The General Fireproofing Company, Lumen Bearing Company, Mahoning Valley Steel Company, Newton Steel Company, Ohio Automatic Sprinkler Company, Republic Iron and Steel Company, Standard Textile Company, Trumbull Steel Company, Truscon Steel Company, United Engineering and Foundry HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 603 Company, Youngstown Foundry and Machine Company, and The Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company. The declared purpose of the organization was to promote industry, trade and commerce in the Mahoning Valley to assist in the creation of a public policy favorable to the development of such enterprises; to promote mutual helpfulness; and to form an agency for cooperative effort in carrying out the policies of the association. The first president was Mr. James A. Campbell, veteran president of The Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company; Mr. C. H. Booth, vice president of United Engineering and Foundry Company and Mr. Jonathan Warner, president of Trumbull Steel Company, were the first vice presidents. Mr. Warren F. Perry, the first executive secretary, continued in this office until he was called to Columbus as executive secretary of the Ohio Manufacturers Association in 1930. Mr. Perry created an enviable reputation for himself as an expert on taxation during his term of office. During the most of this period he served as chairman of the Special Taxation Committee of the Youngstown Chamber of Commerce. While other communities were raising their taxes and issuing bonds on a grand scale, Mr. Perry in Youngstown and Mahoning County by eternally preaching the doctrine of "pay-as-you-go", prevented unnecessary bond issues and expenditures, and created a situation in Youngstown which has been very helpful during the years of depression, as Youngstown and Mahoning County have lower per capita debt and lower per capita sinking fund requirements than most similar communities in Ohio or the United States. This was well brought out in a comparative survey of the Youngstown Schools and Youngstown taxing districts made by the United States Department of Education in 1931. During the period from 1926 to 1931, Mr. Perry and the Special Taxation Committee of the Youngstown Chamber of Com- 604 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO merce made careful and elaborate studies of the finances and budgets of Youngstown City, Youngstown City School District and Mahoning County. This sort of thing which has become rather common in the last two or three years was new then, and the studies of the Special Taxation Committee of the Youngstown Chamber of Commerce had a wide circulation among tax committees and tax experts in the United States, and Mr. Perry was in great demand as a speaker on problems of taxation. Since 1931 Mr. Frank Purnell, president of The Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company, and Mr. B. F. Fairless, first vice president of Republic Steel Corporation, have each served two terms as president of the Mahoning Valley Industrial Council, and Mr. A. L. Button, former secretary of the Trumbull Steel Company, has been its executive secretary. These men have guided its activities along the lines pursued by Mr. James A. Campbell, its first president, and Mr. Button is considered a leading authority on taxation. The members of the present board of directors are : Mr. J. C. Argetsinger, general counsel of The Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company, Mr. George C. Brainard, president of The General Fireproofing Company, Mr. H. W. Croysdale, vice president of The Republic Rubber Company, Mr. B. F. Fairless, first vice president of Republic Steel Corporation, Mr. W. W. Hancock, secretary and treasurer of Republic Steel Corporation, Mr. Julius Kahn, president of Truscon Steel Company, Mr. George W. Knotts, general manager of United Engineering and Foundry Company, Mr. B. G. Parker, president of The Youngstown Foundry and Machine Company, Mr. Frank Purnell, president of The Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company, Mr. Henry A. Roemer, president of Sharon Steel Hoop Company, Mr. P. J. Sheehan, general manager of The Niles Firebrick Company, and Mr. James L. Wick, president of The Falcon Bronze Company. HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 605 The Mahoning Valley Industrial Council, while supported by the larger industries of Youngstown, is primarily a civic body existing for the benefit of the entire community. Jacob H. Withers, who is secretary-treasurer of the Ma-honing County National Farm Loan Association, has long been recognized as one of the most progressive farmers and stockmen of Mahoning County. He was born at Boardman, Ohio, the son of Henry A. and Anne Withers. Henry A. Withers and his wife were natives of England and pioneer settlers of Ohio. He was a shoemaker by trade and in later life was interested in general farming near Boardman, Ohio. He was a Democrat and held membership in St. James Episcopal Church. There were six children born to Mr. and Mrs. Withers: 1. Mary, lives at Boardman. 2. Matilda, lives at Boardman. 3. Jacob H., the subject of this sketch. 4. George, lives at Poland. 5. Ernest, lives at Canfield. 6. Albert, lives at Boardman. Jacob H. Withers received his education in the district schools at Boardman. Upon the death of his father he assumed the management of the homestead, which he operated until 1910. He then purchased his present farm in Springfield Township, Mahoning County, being the owner of 279 acres of well improved land. Mr. Withers is known throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania as a successful breeder of pure bred shorthorn cattle. He received his appointment as secretary-treasurer of the Mahoning County National Farm Loan Association in January, 1934. Mr. Withers holds membership in the National Association of Short Horn breeders, and Mahoning County Farm Bureau. In 1904 Mr. Withers married Miss Tema Schiller, daughter of Emanuel and Rebecca Schiller. Both were natives of Ohio and are deceased. Three sons were born to Mr. and 606 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Mrs. Withers: 1. Henry George, a graduate of Poland High School and Ohio State University. He is a general farmer and stockman in Springfield township. He married Miss Dorothy Jones, and they have a daughter, Mary Ann. 2. Howard Schiller, a graduate of Poland High School and Ohio State University. He also is engaged in general farming and stock raising in Springfield Township. He married Miss Grace Williams, and they have two children, Jay and Shirley Ann. 3. Russell, a graduate of Poland High School and Youngstown College. He is engaged in the mercantile business at Poland. He married Miss Lucille Logan. Mr. Withers is a Democrat, and has served as a member of the Springfield Township Board of Education for eleven years. He is senior warden of St. James Episcopal Church, Youngstown. William I. Davies. —Associated with the business and banking interests of Youngstown for forty years, William I. Davies ranks among the city's prominent men. He is cashier of the Mahoning National Bank, treasurer of the Mahoning Savings & Trust Company. Mr. Davies was born in South Wales, Sept. 30, 1876, the son of William D. and Margaret (Davies) Davies. William D. Davies and his wife were natives of South Wales. They came to this country in 1880 and settled at Youngstown, where Mr. Davies spent many years with the Brown-Bonnell Company, and Andrews Brothers. Both firms were later reorganized as the Republic Steel Company. Mr. Davies was an active member of the Elm Street Congregational Church, of which he was choir leader, and he also was choir conductor at the Welsh Singing Club of Youngstown. Politically he was a Republican. Mr. and Mrs. Davies are deceased and are buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 607 Youngstown. They were the parents of five children; all of whom are deceased, except William I., the subject of this sketch. At the age of four years William I. Davies came to the United States with his parents. He has continued his residence in this city since that time. Mr. Davies was appointed clerk in the city clerk's office in September, 1892, became assistant city clerk in 1896, and city clerk in 1900. He held that office until May, 1903, at which time he was elected city auditor, being reelected for two successive terms. Mr. Davies has been identified with the Mahoning National Bank since 1911. He became auditor in that year, assistant cashier in 1916, and has served as cashier since 1918. On Sept. 30, 1911, Mr. Davies married Miss Mary Webb Donaldson, who died in May, 1916. They have one child, Margaret. Mr. Davies is a Republican, a member of Elm Street Congregational Church, and belongs to St. Davids Society. His lodge affiliations are: Western Star Lodge, No. 21, F. & A. M.; Youngstown Chapter, No. 93, R. A. M.; St. John's Commandery, No. 20, K. T.; Lake Erie Consistory, 32nd degree; Al Koran Temple; Aut-Mori Grotto; and Youngstown Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. E. H. Braunbern. —Identified with the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company as district sales manager, Mr. Braunbern is numbered among the highly successful young business men of Youngstown. He was born in this city, Aug. 6, 1897, the son of Emil J. and Mary J. (Cobb) Braunbern. Emil J. Braunbern lives retired at Youngstown. He is a native of Buffalo, N. Y. and his wife was born at Lowellville, Ohio. His early life was spent at Warren and for 2C years he was employed by the Carnegie Steel Company. Mr, 608 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Braunbern is a Republican and holds membership in the Lutheran Church. The only child born to Mr. and Mrs. Braunbern was E. H., subject of this sketch. The early education of E. H. Braunbern was acquired in the grade schools of Youngstown and the Rayen High School. In December, 1915, he entered the shops of the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company as a call boy. During 1916-26 he was a clerk in the pricing department, and on August 1, 1926, he became a representative of the sales department. He has held his present responsible position as district sales manager since March 1, 1931. In 1918 Mr. Braunbern was united in marriage with Miss Gladys A. Hall, daughter of Percy and Ada Hall, natives of New Jersey, and residents of Pittsburgh, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Braunbern have two daughters, Jane and Ruth, both students. Mr. Braunbern is a Republican, and belongs to Hilman Lodge No. 481, F. & A. M., Youngstown Club, and Youngstown Country Club. John M. Shaw, who is secretary-treasurer of the Citizens Budget Company, is among the dependable and well known business men of Youngstown. He was born at Sodom, Liberty Township, Trumbull County, Feb. 28, 1884, the son of Robert and Rachel (Owens) Shaw. Robert Shaw, who died in 1932, was a native of Glasgow, Scotland. As a youth he was employed in the coal mines and came to the United States after the close of the Civil War. He became a progressive farmer of Liberty Township, Trumbull County, and was thus engaged until his retirement in 1917. He was a Republican and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Shaw is buried in Belmont Cemetery, Youngstown. His widow was born at Weathersfield, HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 609 Trumbull County, and resides in this city. Their children were: 1. John M., the subject of this sketch. 2. David, lives at Youngstown. 3. Mary, deceased. 4. Ella, married Frank Carroll, lives at Chicago, Ill. 5. James, deceased. John M. Shaw attended the district schools of Trumbull County and in 1900 was graduated with honors from Eastman College, at Poughkeepsie, N. Y. He began his banking career in 1901 as a clerk in the Mahoning National Bank, at Youngstown, and continued with that institution until 1917, when he resigned as auditor. He then assumed the duties as secretary of the Central Banking Company. Ten years later Mr. Shaw was one of the organizers of the Citizens Budget Company, and became secretary-treasurer. Frank B. Medbury is president, and Barton E. Brooke is vice president. In 1907 Mr. Shaw married Miss Bess VanOrsdel, daughter of Job and Mary (Black) VanOrsdel. Both were natives of Ohio and are deceased. Mr. VanOrsdel was county commissioner of Trumbull County for a number of years. The family traces its ancestry through the Randolphs of Virginia. Two daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Shaw: 1. Gertrude, attended Penn Hall at Chambersburg, Pa. She married W. H. Toulmin, of Youngstown. 2. Ethel, a graduate of Rayen High School, attends Western Reserve University. Mr. Shaw is a Republican, a member of the Liberty League, and is vice resident of the Optimist Club, of Youngstown. A. L. Burgstaller, who is one of the successful young attorneys of Youngstown, is a well known member of the community. He was born at Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. 3, 1900, the son of Mathias and Anna (Brown) Burgstaller. 610 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Mathias Burgstaller is a native of Cleveland and his wife was born at Toledo, Ohio. He was the owner and proprietor of a grocery and meat business there for a number of years, and has lived retired since 1914. He is a Democrat. To Mr. and Mrs. Burgstaller were born three children: 1. Robert, lives at Cleveland. 2. Lydia, lives at Cleveland. 3. A. L., subject of this sketch. A. L. Burgstaller is a graduate of Glenville High School, Cleveland, class of 1918. He then attended Western Reserve University, and in 1926 received the degree of LL. B. at Lake Erie Law School. Following his admission to the Ohio State Bar Association in December, 1926, Mr. Burgstaller immediately established himself in private practice in the city of Youngstown. He has offices in the Central Tower Building. Politically, Mr. Burgstaller has always been a Democrat. He is vice chairman of the executive and finance committee of the Democratic campaign for 1934, and is also chairman of the New Deal organization. He is identified with the Mahoning County Bar Association, being chairman of the insurance legislative department, and he also belongs to the Ohio State and American Bar Associations. He has various club and lodge affiliations in the city, and takes a prominent and active part in community affairs. Charles E. Shriver. —Outstanding among the successful business men of Youngstown is Charles E. Shriver, who is president and general manager of the Shriver-Allison Company, funeral directors, and past president of the Ohio State Funeral Directors Association. He was born on a farm near Tiffin, Ohio, Sept. 9, 1874, the son of William and Ann (Nighswander) Shriver. HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 611 William Shriver, deceased, was a native of Maryland. He was born on a farm in Frederick County and during his entire life was interested in general farming. He became the owner of a well improved farm near Tiffin, Ohio, and died there in 1895. His wife was born in Pennsylvania and died in 1907. Both are buried in Egbert Cemetery, near Tiffin. Their children were : 1. Emma, the widow of R. Q. Heaton, lives at Tiffin. 2. William F., deceased. 3. Charles E., the subject of this sketch. Mr. Shriver was a Republican and held membership in the Reformed Church. William Shriver was the son of Christian and Elizabeth (Moore) Shriver, natives of Maryland and pioneer settlers of Tiffin. Ann (Nighswander) Shriver was the daughter of Joseph Nighswander, a native of Pennsylvania. He is buried at Bettsville, Ohio. The early education of Charles E. Shriver was acquired in the district schools of Seneca County. He then attended Heidelberg College and spent five years as a teacher in Seneca County. He was associated with the undertaking business of H. B. Baker, of Tiffin, and in 1903 was granted a class A license. In that year Mr. Shriver came to Youngstown and purchased the business of Pitts & Macklin at 7 Wick Avenue. It was removed to 225 North Champion Street in 1918, the business being incorporated in January, 1924, with the following officers: C. E. Shriver, president and general manager; Wilbur Hofneister, treasurer; and J. Curtiss Allison, secretary. It was originally incorporated as C. E. Shriver & Company, and reorganized in 1930 as The Shriver-Allison Company, with Mr. Shriver as president and general manager, and Mr. Allison as secretary and treasurer. It is the recognized leading funeral establishment of Youngstown and Mahoning County. Mr. Shriver has also served as president of the Mahoning County Funeral Directors Association. 612 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO In 1896 Mr. Shriver was united in marriage with Miss Clara A. Norris, daughter of John T. and Elizabeth (Hall) Norris, natives of Tiffin, Ohio. Both are deceased and are buried in Egbert Cemetery. Three children born to Mr. and Mrs. Shriver are deceased: Blake, Lynn, and Clarice. Mr. Shriver is a Republican and has the following lodge affiliations: Hilman Lodge, No. 481, F. & A. M.; Youngstown Chapter, No. 93, R. A. M.; Beuchner Council, No. 197, R. & S. M.; St. John's Commandery, No. 20, K. T.; Aut-Mori Grotto, charter member; Al Koran Temple; Marian Chapter, No. 278, 0. E. S.; Youngstown Lodge, I. 0. 0. F.; and Ma-honing Lodge, Knights of Pythias. He also belongs to the Lions Club and the Mahoning Valley Country Club. Mr. Shriver is an active member of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church, being a member of the official board and finance committee. Mr. Shiver spends the winter season at St. Petersburg, Fla., where he is director and chairman of the Finance Committee of Florideleon Apartments, Inc. Elden Victor Benedict. —A leading figure in the educational life of Mahoning County, is Elden Victor Benedict, who is superintendent of schools at North Jackson. He is a native of Ohio, born at Solon, Aug. 7, 1889, the son of Charles Harrison and Jenny Josephine (Pettibone) Benedict. Charles Harrison Benedict was born at Braceville, Ohio, July 1, 1858. He was a farmer and stock commission man. He died June 1, 1925, and is buried at Solon. His wife was born there Sept. 24, 1854, and died April 15, 1919. Their children were: 1. Elden Victor, subject of this sketch. 2. A. V., deceased. 3. Alice Lucille, deceased. Elden Victor Benedict was reared at Solon, where he received his early education, being a graduate of Solon High HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 613 School in 1907. He received the degree of Bachelor of Science at Wooster College in 1916, and has taken graduate work at Chicago University and Ohio State University. During his teaching career he has been superintendent of schools at Southington, Hubbard, Newton Falls, Canfield, and at North Jackson. During the World War he saw service, being identified with the personnel office at Camp Gordon, Atlanta, Georgia, and with Chemical warfare work at the Edgewood Arsenal, Edgewood, Md. On Aug. 8, 1917, Mr. Benedict was united in marriage at Norwalk, Ohio, with Miss Ina Ethel Watts. She was born at Fairfield, Ohio, Dec. 21, 1896, the daughter of Edgar S. and Jessie (Kelly) Watts, natives of Ohio and Missouri, respectively. Mr. Watts served two terms as county commissioner in Huron County, and was prominent in Masonry. He died Oct. 9, 1926, and his wife died May 27, 1932. They are buried at Greenwich, Ohio. There are three children in the Benedict family: 1. Dean, born Nov. 15, 1918. 2. Jean, born April 2, 1921. 3. Margaret, born June 19, 1931. Politically Mr. Benedict is a Republican, and served as a member of the council at Greenwich. He is an active member of the Federated Church at North Jackson and is a Sunday School teacher. He also is affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, American Legion, and is a Boy Scout committeeman. He belongs to the Northeastern Ohio Teachers Association, Ohio Education Association, and National Educational Association. David E. Jones. —Prominent in the legal affairs of Mahoning County is David E. Jones, of Youngstown, who was president of the Mahoning County Bar Association during 1933-34. He was born at Columbus, Ohio, March 11, 1895, the son of John Jordan and Margaret (Reese) Jones. 614 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO John Jordan Jones lives retired at Los Angeles, Calif. He was born on a farm in Gallia County, Ohio, the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Jones, who were natives of Swansee, South Wales. They were early settlers of Gallia County and became prosperous farmers. John Jordan Jones spent his early life on his father's farm and also taught school. He later located at Columbus, Ohio, where he spent 40 years as secretary of the Samuel Stevens Company, wholesale grocers. He has lived retired since 1929. Politically Mr. Jones is independent. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Margaret (Reese) Jones was born on a farm in Putnam County, Ohio,' and died in 1930. She is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus. Her parents were Thomas and Elizabeth Reese, natives of South Wales. They were married at Warren, Ohio, and later lived at Youngstown. Both are buried at Columbus Grove, Ohio. To John J. and Margaret (Reese) Jones were born four children: 1. David E., the subject of this sketch. 2. Marguerite, married George Bean, lives at Los Angeles. 3. Jeanette, deceased. 4. Ethel, lives at Los Angeles. David E. Jones was educated in the public schools of Columbus and was president of the senior class at East High School in 1914. During the following three years he attended Ohio State University, and in 1917 enlisted for service in the World War. He attended the Officers Training School at Fort Benjamin Harrison, received the commission of second lieutenant of artillery, and was assigned to Battery E. 324th Field Artillery, 83rd Division, at Camp Sherman, Ohio. He later was transferred to Camp Jackson, S. C., and then attended the School of Fire at Fort Sill, Okla. His next assignment was with the 34th Field Artillery, 12th Division at Camp McClelland, Alabama. After his discharge at Camp Taylor, Ky., in 1919, Mr. Jones resumed his college work at Ohio State University. He was graduated from the College HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 615 of Law in 1922, with the degrees of B. A. and LL. B. and began his professional career at Warren, Ohio, as an associate of the firm of Gillmer, Gillmer, Stephens & Patchin. Mr. Jones came to Youngstown in 1924 and was identified with the firm of Harrington, DeFord, Huxley & Smith. It is now known as Harrington, Huxley & Smith, of which firm he is a member. They have offices in the Mahoning Bank Building. In 1928 Mr. Jones was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Hunter, a daughter of George and Grace (Brownlee) Hunter, natives of Mahoning County and residents of Beaver, Pa. Mr. Hunter was identified with the Youngstown Bridge Company for a number of years, and is now vice president of the American Bridge Company. The Brownlee family were among the first settlers of the city of Youngstown and became prominent citizens of this section. Mr. and Mrs. Jones have two children, David Hunter and Margaret Reese. Mr. Jones is a Republican and has the following club and lodge affiliations: Youngstown Club, Torch Club, Delta Tau Delta, Phi Delta Phi, Y. M. C. A., Youngstown Post No. 15, American Legion, Canteen Club, Sulgrave Lodge, No. 696, F. and A. M., charter member; Scioto Valley Consistory, Columbus, 32nd degree; and Aladdin Temple. He is identified with the Mahoning County, Ohio State, and American Bar associations. Hon. Frank Agnew. —A substantial citizen of Northeastern Ohio is Hon. Frank Agnew, of Poland, who is serving as state representative from Mahoning County. He was born on a farm in Boardman township, Mahoning County, Sept. 19, 1875, the son of Squire Ralph and Delilah (Simon) Agnew. 616 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Squire Ralph Agnew was born at Pittsburgh, Pa., and was three years of age when his parents came to Ohio and settled in Boardman township. He was educated in the public schools of Mahoning County, and taught school at North Lima Ohio and for a number of years was engaged in the lumber business in Michigan. He later became a successful farmer. For many years he served as justice of the peace in Boardman township. He was a Republican and held membership in Boardman Methodist Episcopal Church, being Sunday school superintendent during 1868-1893. He died in May, 1893. His wife, born in Boardman township, died in 1923. Both are buried at Boardman. Their only child was Frank, the subject of this sketch. By a former marriage Mr. Agnew had a son, Charles T., born Nov. 2, 1861, and died in July, 1929. He was a prominent citizen of Mahoning County and held the office of county commissioner longer than any man in the history of the county. His mother was Elizabeth (Crouse) Agnew, who died in 1872. Squire Ralph Agnew was the son of Thomas Agnew, a native of London, England. He was a goldsmith by trade and at the age of 22 years came to the United States and settled in Philadelphia. He later lived in Pittsburgh, and in 1824 came to Ohio and was one of the first settlers of Mahoning County. He settled on the present Agnew homestead in Boardman township. Frank Agnew attended Poland Union Seminary and Rayen High School, Youngstown. He has always been interested in farming and has specialized in the growing of apples and potatoes. He is also engaged in the nursery business. In November, 1930, Mr. Agnew was elected as state representative from this district and took office in January, 1931. He was reelected in 1932. He has been a member of the committees on agriculture, motor vehicles, state buildings and public parks. Mr. Agnew has served for two years as HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 617 president of the Mahoning County Farm Bureau and for eight years as a member of the legislative committee. From 1905 until 1912 he was road commissioner of District No. 1. His wife is one of 21 women in the state of Ohio to be selected as Master Farm Home Maker, and she has also been prominent in the work and affairs of the Mahoning County Farm Bureau. On Sept. 2, 1897, Mr. Agnew was united in marriage with Miss Caroline Louise Palmer, daughter of Tobias and Dorothea (Knaur) Palmer, natives of Wurtemburg, Germany. They were early settlers of Ohio and became leading citizens of Youngstown Township, Mahoning County. Mr. Palmer died April 24, 1910, and his wife died Feb. 17, 1917. Both are buried in Lake Park Cemetery, Boardman Township. Mr. Palmer was a Republican and served as township trustee. He was a prominent member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. To Frank and Caroline Louise (Palmer) Agnew were born the following children: 1. Ralph P., who is professor of mathematics at Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. He is a graduate of Boardman High School, Allegheny College, B. A., Iowa State Agricultural College, M. S., and Cornell University, Ph. D. He married Miss Ann Wright. 2. Norman, who is connected with the Union Switch & Signal Company, at Pittsburgh, Pa. He is a graduate of Boardman High School and Ohio State University. He married Miss Mary Mizer, and they have three children: Jean and Joanne, twins, and Thomas. 3. F. Myron, born Nov. 18, 1904, a graduate of Boardman High School and Wittenberg College. He is a farmer and contractor. He married Miss Miriam Gram and they have two children, Margaret and Charles. 4. C. Manning, a graduate of Boardman High School, attends Ohio State University. 5. Elbert, a graduate of Boardman High School, attends Ohio State University. 618 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Mr. Agnew is a Republican and has held the offices of road supervisor, township trustee, school director, and member of the Mahoning County Board of Health. He is a trustee of Mahoning County Tuberculosis Hospital. He and his family are leading members of Boardman Methodist Episcopal Church, and since 1907 he has served continuously as Sunday School superintendent, as did his father and grandfather before him. David Clyde Haynes. ---Prominent among the young successful professional men of Mahoning County is David Clyde Haynes, attorney, of Youngstown, who has offices in the City Bank Building. He was born in this city, Nov. 14, 1901, the son of Charles E. and Blanche (Metts) Haynes. Charles E. Haynes was born at Kent, Ohio, and came to Youngstown in 1891. He was a pattern maker by trade and for a time was foreman of the pattern shop of the Youngstown Steel & Tube Company. Later he served in the same capacity with the Republic Steel Company. Mr. Haynes died in 1931 and is buried in Lake Park Cemetery, Youngstown. His widow is a native of New Middletown, Ohio. Mr. Haynes was a Republican, a member of the Congregational Church, and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The only child born to Mr. and Mrs. Haynes was David Clyde, the subject of this sketch. The early education of David Clyde Haynes was acquired in the public schools of Struthers and Youngstown, and following his graduation from South High School in 1921 Mr. Haynes entered Denison University. He later was a student at Ohio Northern University, and in 1926 received the degree of LL. B. at the Dickinson College of Law. He was admitted to the Ohio State Bar in that year and became associated with the law practice of William E. Pfau, of Youngstown. He later be- HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 619 came a partner of A. M. Henderson, but for several years has engaged in private practice. In 1923 Mr. Haynes married Miss Edna Wake, daughter of Robert and Lydia (Hacker) Wake, the former a native of Toronto, Canada, and the latter of Youngstown. Mr. Wake was a successful contractor in Youngstown and died here in 1924. He is buried in Lake Park Cemetery, Youngstown. His widow resides in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Haynes have a son, David Clyde, born March 16, 1930. Mr. Haynes is a Republican, a member of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church, being a member of the official board, and he is affiliated with Western Star Lodge, No. 21, F. and A. M., Lake Erie Consistory, 32nd degree, Aut-Mori Grotto, Al Koran Temple, I. O. O. F., and Knights of Pythias, Kappa Sigma, and Delta Theta Phi fraternities. He also belongs to the Mahoning County Bar Association. E. Clyde Woods, who is vice president and treasurer of the Vahey-Marsh-Woods Company, is among the successful business men of Youngstown, and one of the city's civic leaders. He was born at Beloit, Ohio, Dec. 8, 1886, the son of Hon. Wm. R. and Birda (Heacock) Woods. Hon. William R. Woods, retired, is a native of Ohio. He was born at Humtown, Columbiana County, April 14, 1861, the son of Fletcher and Jane Woods. Fletcher Woods was a prominent Ohio pioneer and served throughout the Civil War. He was a successful farmer. Both he and his wife are buried at Humtown. Their son, William R. Woods, was a farmer during his early life and later represented the International Harvesting Company, at Parkersburg, W. Va. from 1909 until 1929. Mr. Woods is a Republican, and for 20 years served as mayor of Beloit. He also was president of the school board for many years. Since his retirement in 620 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO 1929 he has lived at Parkersburg, W. Va. He is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and Knights of Pythias. Birda (Heacock) Woods was born at Humtown, Ohio, Dec. 14, 1863, and died May 20, 1897. She was the daughter of Alfred and Amanda Heacock, natives of Humtown. Members of the Heacock family settled in Columbiana County as early as 1800, and were of Revolutionary descent. Alfred Heacock served throughout the Civil War. To William R. and Birda (Heacock) Woods were born four children: 1. Roy, who is mayor of Beloit, Ohio. 2. E. Clyde, the subject of this sketch. 3. Ralph, lives at Salem, Ohio. 4. Alma, married Henry Bacon, lives at Denver, Colo. Following his graduation from Beloit High School in 1902, E. Clyde Woods taught in the district schools of Mahoning County. He was graduated from the Ohio Valley Business College, at East Liverpool, in 1905, and during 1905-18 was identified with the Telling-Belle-Vernon Company, of Cleveland. He resigned as a branch manager to become secretary-treasurer of the Vahey Ohio Company in 1918. The business was reorganized ten years later as the VaheyMarsh-Woods Company, with Mr. Woods as vice president and treasurer. They are wholesale and retail oil dealers and operate six service stations in Youngstown. General offices and a bulk plant are operated at Front and Wood Street. On Oct. 27, 1920, Mr. Woods was united in marriage with Miss Alma Morrall, daughter of Thomas and Eliza Morrall, of Niles, Ohio. The former is deceased and the latter lives at Youngstown. Mr. and Mrs. Woods have two children, Janet and Thomas. Mr. Woods is affiliated with Hilman Lodge, No. 481, F. and A. M.; Youngstown Chapter, No. 93, R. A. M.; Buechner Council, No. 103, R. & S. M.; St. John's Commandery, No. 20, K. T.; Al Koran Temple; and Independent Order of Odd HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 621 Fellows. He is a Republican, has served as president of the Youngstown Rotary Club, and belongs to the Youngstown Club, and Y. M. C. A. Ralph P. White. —Identified with the R. P. White Drug Company, at Youngstown, Mr. White is recognized as a leader in the business and civic affairs of the city, where he is also president of the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. White was born at Mansfield, Ohio, Sept. 19, 1888, the son of James Addison and Laura E. (Ferguson) White. James Addison White, deceased, was a pioneer druggist of Youngstown. He was born at Gilbert, near Zanesville, Ohio, and was a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. He successfully managed a drug business at Mansfield until 1892 at which time he removed to Youngstown and opened a retail drug store at West Federal St. and Fifth Ave. He was thus engaged at the time of his death in 1911. Mr. White is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Youngstown. He was a Republican and a charter member of the Youngstown Lodge of Elks. Laura E. (Ferguson) White was born at Mansfield and resides at Youngstown. There were three children in the White family : Ralph P., the subject of this sketch; John Ferguson, deceased; and one child died in infancy. Ralph P. White was educated in the public schools of Youngstown. In 1903 he was graduated from Elm Street grade school, in 1907 from Rayen High School, and during 1907-08 attended Carnegie Institute of Technology. He obtained the degree of Ph. C. from the University of Michigan in 1910. He was then associated with his father in the drug business in Youngstown, and upon the latter's death in 1911, Mr. White assumed full management of the enterprise. His business has enjoyed a steady growth and at the present time 622 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Mr. White owns six retail stores in the city of Youngstown, located as follows: West Federal and Fifth Avenue; 259 West Federal; East Federal at Watt streets; Public Square; Mahoning Avenue, at Steel Street; and Southern Boulevard at Midloathian Boulevard. He is past president and secretary of the Mahoning County Drug Association, and holds membership in the Ohio Drug Association, National Association of Retail Druggists, and American Pharmaceutical Association. In 1914 Mr. White married Miss Laura Crum, of Youngstown, the daughter of Lewis Crum. Mr. Crum, who was interested in the real estate business in Youngstown for a number of years is deceased, and is buried in Four Mile Run Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. White have two children, Ralph P. Jr., and Jean. Mr. White has the following lodge and club affiliations: Hilman Lodge, No. 481, F. & A. M.; Youngstown Chapter, No. 93, R. A. M.; St. John's Commandery, No. 20, K. T.; Lake Erie Consistory, 32nd degree; Aut-Mori Grotto; Al Koran Temple; Youngstown Shrine Club; Alpha Tau Omega fraternity; Youngstown Club; and Youngstown Country Club. As mentioned above, Mr. White is president of the Chamber of Commerce, and during 1931-32 was president of the Rotary Club of Youngstown. K. H. Powell. —Holding high rank in professional circles of Mahoning County is K. H. Powell, attorney, who is engaged in practice at Youngstown with offices in the Mahoning Bank Building. He was born in this city, Feb. 10, 1892, the son of David and Emma (Head) Powell. David Powell, deceased, was a native of Brenmawr, South Wales, born in 1861. He was brought to this country in early infancy by his parents, William and Elizabeth Powell. HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 623 The latter are buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Youngstown. David Powell was reared and educated in Youngstown and throughout his entire career was identified with the Brown-Bonnell Company, now the Republic Steel Company. Mr. Powell was living retired at the time of his death in 1919. His widow, a native of this city, still resides here. Mr. Powell was a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and was affiliated with the Masonic lodge. There were five children in the Powell family: 1. Henrietta, married Frank Morgan, lives at Youngstown. 2. K. H., subject of this sketch. 3. Muriel, married Kenneth Ferguson, lives at Girard, Ohio. 4. Thomas, lives at Youngstown. 5. John, deceased. The boyhood of K. H. Powell was spent in the city of Youngstown, and he attended Rayen High School. He then read law in the office of Emil Anderson, and received the degree of LL. B. at the Youngstown College of Law, besides being a graduate of the Cincinnati College of Law. Mr. Powell had been employed as yard clerk during 1909 by the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad, and later became brakeman, conductor, yardmaster, and assistant general yardmaster. He resigned from that company's employ in 1920 and in that year became a mechanic with the Trumbull Steel Company, at Warren, Ohio. Four years later he resigned as general foreman. During 1924-27 Mr. Powell held the important office of chief of police in Youngstown. He had gained admission to the Ohio State Bar in 1926 and since 1927 he has conducted a private practice in the city. He is an active member of the Mahoning County, Ohio State, and American Bar Associations. In 1912 Mr. Powell married Miss Irene Quartier, daughter of William and Sarah (Barlow) Quartier, the former a native of Sharon, Pa., and the latter of England. Mr. Quartier resides at Youngstown. His wife is deceased and is buried in 624 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Oak Hill Cemetery. He is the son of Celestine Quartier le Tente, the original family name having been Quartier le Tente. The father came here from France and settled at Wilmington, Del., where he followed the trade of jeweler. He later lived at Chicago, Ill., where he conducted a business before settling at Youngstown. He was a pioneer jeweler in this city and is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery. To K. H. and Irene (Quartier) Powell have been born three children: Roberta, Harry and David. Mr. Powell is a Republican. His lodge affiliations are: Argus Lodge No. 546, F. & A. M.; Aut-Mori Grotto; Knights of Pythias; Y. M. C. A.; and Northeastern Ohio Fish & Game Club. Norman Whittlesey Adams. —Associated with the business interests of Warren, Mr. Adams is prominent in the city as president of the Adams Insurance Agency Company, president of the Howland Hill Land Company, president of the Electric City Realty Company, director of the Warner Hotel Corporation, and director and treasurer of the Chamber of Commerce. He was born in this city, Feb. 2, 1894, the son of Fred W. and Olive M. (Palmiter) Adams. A complete sketch of Fred W. Adams appears elsewhere in this history. The early education of Norman Whittlesey Adams was received in the public schools of Warren and he was a member of the high school class of 1912. He then attended Hamilton College at Clinton, N. Y., and Western Reserve University, Cleveland. During 1916 he was attached to the home office of the Aetna Insurance Company, at Hartford, Conn., and in the following year he came to Warren, where he has since been identified with the Adams Insurance Agency Company. During the past seven years he has been president of