HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 725 He was soon returned to the United States as a casual and was discharged from the service June 30, 1918. After a long period of convalescence Dr. Dickson resumed his practice at Jefferson. In 1898 Dr. Dickson married (first) Miss Arminta B. Wolcott, of Lenox, Ohio. She died in May, 1914, and is buried at Jefferson. Her parents were Albert G. and Mary (Hall) Wolcott, natives of Orwell and Pierpont, Ohio, respectively. Mr. Wolcott died in 1916 and his wife died in 1934. They are buried at Jefferson. To Orr A. and Arminta (Wolcott) Dickson was born a son, Robert Orr, born Nov. 9, 1902. He is a graduate of Jefferson High School, Mt. Union College, and Cleveland Law School, LL. B. class of 1929. He is engaged in the practice of law at Jefferson. He married Miss Helen McCord, of Alliance, Ohio. On Jan. 6, 1916, Dr. Dickson married (second) Miss Catherine Carlin, of Erie, Pa., daughter of James and Agnes Carlin, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter of Iowa. Both are deceased and are buried at Erie. Doctor and Mrs. Dickson have a son, John A., born March 31, 1919, attends Jefferson High School. Doctor Dickson is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, 32nd degree, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Woodmen of the World, and American Legion. O. R. Barnes. —One of the able and highly successful lawyers of Ashtabula County is O. R. Barnes, of Jefferson. He was born in Paulding County, Ohio, June 1, 1875, the son of Victor A. and Vinnie (Latimore) Barnes. Victor A. Barnes was among the earliest settlers of Paulding County. He was born on a farm in Licking County and was descended from an old Connecticut family. He became a prosperous farmer of Paulding County and died Feb. 8, 1933. His wife also was born in Paulding 726 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO County and died June 3, 1931. Prior to her marriage to Mr. Barnes she taught school in country districts in the community. Both are buried at Payne, Ohio. Mr. Barnes was a Republican and belonged to the Masonic Lodge. To Mr. and Mrs. Barnes were born the following children: 1. O. R., subject of this sketch. 2. Edwin A., a science teacher in the public schools of New York City. 3. H. Curtis, farmer, lives at Bryan, Ohio. 4. Emma, died in infancy. 5. James V., lives on the homestead near Payne, Ohio. The early life of O. R. Barnes was spent on his father's farm in Paulding County and in 1900 he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at Ohio Northern University. He had previously taught in the rural schools of northeastern Ohio for nine years. Mr. Barnes then read law in the offices of Snook & Savage, at Paulding, and later was connected with the firm of Douglass & Workman, at Mansfield, Ohio. He spent a year in the Law School of Western Reserve University, at Cleveland, and was admitted to the Ohio State bar in 1905. Mr. Barnes was identified for a short time with Harold Remington, referee in bankruptcy at Cleveland, spent one year with the Land Title & Abstract Company, at Cleveland, two years with the Guarantee Title & Trust Company, at Cleveland, and in 1911 came to Jefferson to establish a private law practice. He specializes in abstracts and conveyancing. Mr. Barnes married (first) in December, 1906, Miss Hattie Lanker, of Mt. Gilead, Ohio. Their children are: 1. Horatio M., born May 12, 1913. 2. Helen Phelps (adopted), lives at Jefferson. Mr. Barnes married (second) on Sept. 12, 1923, Mrs. Eva M. (Peck) Warren, of Jefferson, Ohio. They have no children. Mr. Barnes is a prominent member of the Congregational Church, of which he is a trustee, and he is affiliated with HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 727 Jefferson Lodge, F. & A. M.—Master in 1934; Jefferson Grange; Jefferson Exchange Club; Literary Guild of America; Ohio State, American, and Ashtabula County Bar Associations. Mr. Barnes is a Liberal on social and economic subjects, a Progressive in politics; but has held no public office other than justice of the peace. Andrew Horst. —As the capable superintendent of Ashtabula County Children's Home, near Ashtabula, Mr. Horst has a wide acquaintance in the community and is highly esteemed. He was born at Orrville, Ohio, Dec. 7, 1881, the son of Samuel S. and Elizabeth (Martin) Horst. Samuel S. Horst and his wife were natives of Wayne County, Ohio, and spent their entire lives at Orrville. He was a farmer.ifeHorst died in 1909 and his wvvife died in 1922. He was a Republican and held the offices of school director and road supervisor. He held membership in the Mennonite Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Horst were born the following children: 1. Barbara, who died in 1925. 2. Wil-liam A., lives on the Horst homestead near Orrville. 3. Enos M., lives at Sacramento, Calif. 4. Anna, who died in 1927, was the wife of P. R. Liechty. 5. Henry M., lives at Akron, Ohio. 6. Ira C., lives in Columbiana County, Ohio. 7. Hettie Esther, who died in 1918. 8. Andrew, subject of this sketch. Andrew Horst was reared and educated at Orrville and is a graduate of the public schools. He then studied nursing at Battle Creek (Mich.) Sanitarium and was a member of the class of 1907 at that institution. After three years of general farming in Wayne County, Mr. Horst returned to the Sanitarium in Michigan, and remained there continu-ously until 1917. He then became attached to the medical department of the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company and 728 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO in 1921 accepted the position of superintendent of the Portage County Detention Home. Mr. Horst remained in that capacity until April, 1930, at which time he came to Ashtabula as superintendent of the Ashtabula County Children's Home. His wife, also a graduate of Battle Creek Sanitarium, is matron at the institution. On Feb. 22, 1909, Mr. Horst was united in marriage with Miss Pansy Ellen Myers, of Battle Creek, Mich., daughter of Solomon and Laura (Bronk) Myers, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Michigan. Mrs. Myers died in 1932 and is buried at Augusta, Mich. Pansy Ellen (Myers) Horst is a native of Coleman, Mich., and is a graduate of Berrien Springs College and Battle Creek Nursing School, where she specialized in the study of dietetics. She is a member of the Child Conservation League of Ashtabula and the Women's Relief Corps of Ravenna. Mr. and Mrs. Horst have two children: 1. Genevieve Elizabeth, born at Battle Creek, Mich., Dec. 8, 1911, a graduate of Ravenna High School and Kent State Normal School. She is a tutor at the Ashtabula County Children's Home. 2. Wilbur Arthur, born Feb. 16, 1916, attends Ashtabula High School. Mr. Horst is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Northeastern Ohio Conference of Superin-tendents and Matrons of Children's Homes. Arthur J. Kane. —Perhaps Ashtabula County's best known citizen is Arthur J. Kane, who has served as chief of police at Ashtabula for a quarter of a century, and he has been identified with the police department of that city continu-ously since 1892. He was born at North Springfield, Pa., in August, 1867, the son of Patrick and Margaret (Norton) Kane. HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 729 Patrick Kane was a native of Ireland, as was his wife. Both are deceased and are buried at Ashtabula. They were married in New York City and shortly afterward settled at North Springfield, Pa., where Mr. Kane spent many years in the employ of the old Lake Shore Railroad. He was a life-long Democrat. To Mr. and Mrs. Kane the following children were born: 1. Mrs. Mary Shryana, deceased. 2. Peter, deceased. 3. Henry, deceased. 4. William, deceased. 5. George, deceased. 6. Agnes, lives at Ashtabula. 7. Charles, deceased. 8. Arthur J., subject of this sketch. 9. Alice, lives at Ashtabula. 10. Frank, lives at Ashtabula. Arthur J. Kane received his education in the parochial and public schools of North Springfield, Pa., and Ashtabula. At the age of 18 years he entered the employ of the Penn-sylvania Railroad Company, and the following year went with the P. & L. E. Railroad as a trainman. In April, 1892, Mr. Kane returned to Ashtabula and became a member of the local police force. As mentioned above, he continued in the service until his appointment as chief of the depart-ment on Dec. 4, 1909, being appointed to office by Mayor H. D. Cook. In 1934 Mr. Kane was candidate for the office of sheriff of Ashtabula County. He has always been a Democrat. In 1901 Mr. Kane married Miss Amelia A. Strubbe, of Ashtabula, daughter of Herman and Matilda Strubbe. The former was born in Holland and the latter in Ohio. Both are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Kane have two sons: 1. Leo, born in 1902, attended Ohio State University, lives at Ashtabula, is employed by the Standard Gas and Oil Company, Ashtabula. 2. Arthur J., Jr., born in 1912, is employed by the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company at Ashtabula. He lives at home. Mr. Kane is an active member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and belongs to the Elks lodge. 730 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO M. Louis Montgomery, who is successfully engaged in commercial printing at Ashtabula, is recognized as one of the substantial citizens of Ashtabula County. He was born here, Aug. 18, 1891, the son of James Frederick and Cora Ellen (Custin) Montgomery. James Frederick Montgomery was born at Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio, and died in 1911. His widow, born in Harpersfield Township, Ashtabula County, lives at Ashtabula. Mr. Montgomery was reared on a farm near Saybrook and as a young man worked on the Pennsylvania Railroad. Later, he conducted a restaurant business in Ashtabula for a few years. In the latter years of his life Mr. Montgomery was interested in general farming at Harpersfield, where he died. He was a member of the Grange. Only one child was born to Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery, M. Louis, subject of this sketch. Following his graduation from Geneva High School in 1910, M. Louis Montgomery learned the printer's trade and served an apprenticeship of two and one-half years. In 1915 he purchased the business of W. H. Mather, at Ashtabula, and conducted that business until 1931, when he took over the interests of the P. H. Fassett Printing Company, which he combined with his already well established business. The company is located at 4524% Main Street, and specializes in all types of commercial printing. They are also dealers in office supplies, legal blanks, rubber stamps, etc. On Oct. 19, 1915, Mr. Montgomery was united in marriage with Miss Anna May Nelius, of Unionville, Ohio, daughter of John David and Cora Ellen (Mason) Nelius. Both were born in Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery have been born four children: Edward Louis; Frances Anna; Robert Nelius; and James David. Mr. Montgomery is a member of the First Congregational Church, and is affiliated with the Independent Order HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 731 of Odd Fellows, Eagles Lodge, and B. P. O. Elks. He also belongs to the Lake Shore Golf Club, Chamber of Commerce, and Ashtabula Merchants Board. He is a member of the Edgewood Board of Education. Lisle K. Blake. —Identified with Westcott & Blake, widely known hothouse produce, is a representative citizen of Ashtabula, and a member of one of the pioneer families of Ashtabula County. He was born in Jefferson Township, May 16, 1886, the son of Harry and Lena K. (Lucas) Blake. The Blake family came to Ohio from Vermont during the early days and settled in Cleveland. Harrison Blake, great-grandfather of Lisle K. Blake, is buried in that city. Harry Blake was born in Cleveland, the son of James Blake, a ship's carpenter. He was a native of Cleveland, where he spent his early life. Later the family removed to Jefferson Township, Ashtabula County, where James Blake, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, became a pros-perous farmer. He served throughout the Civil War and was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. He donated land which is the present site of the Methodist Church in Jefferson Township, of which he was a member. Both he and his son, Harry Blake, were Republicans, the latter was a member of the Sons of Veterans. He spent the remainder of his life on the Blake homestead in Jefferson Township, and died there in 1897. His widow is a native of Ashtabula, where she resides. Their children were: 1. Grace, unmarried, lives in Florida. 2. Ina, married Lewis Gray, lives at Ashtabula. 3. Lisle K., subject of this sketch. 4. James H., retired engineer on the Great Lakes, lives at Detroit, Mich. 5. Mary, married Harry Hunt, lives at Ashtabula. 6. Nellie, married Harlan Corbin, lives at Ashtabula. 732 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO The early education of Lisle K. Blake was received in the district schools of Jefferson Township and at Ashtabula. He spent two years at Grand River Institute and returned to Ashtabula in 1902 with the American Fork & Hoe Com-pany. He was then connected with the Dunbar-Hopkins greenhouses at Ashtabula from 1905 until 1919, and during the latter year shipped on the steamer "Cowanshannock", which sailed to Cuba and South America. Upon his return to Ashtabula late in 1919 Mr. Blake formed a partnership with William B. Westcott and they purchased the business of John Regnor, at the present location. The business was reorganized as Westcott & Blake. It has been considerably enlarged and at the present time they are owners of two and -one-half acres, or 100,000 square feet, under glass. They specialize in the growing of hothouse tomatoes and cucum-bers and ship 180 tons of cucumbers and 50 tons of tomatoes annually. Westcott & Blake are members of the Ashtabula Growers Association. Mr. Blake married (first) in 1909 Miss Edna Andrews, who died in 1918. She was the daughter of Roland and Nevada (Simmons) Andrews, natives of Jefferson. The former died in 1923 and the latter resides there. To Lisle K. and Edna (Andrews) Blake were born two daughters: 1. Dorothy, born in 1910, a graduate of Ashtabula High School, attended Carnegie Institute of Technology at Pitts-burgh. She married Clinton Roberts, and lives at Jefferson. 2. Helen, born in 1912, a graduate of Ashtabula High School, attended Carnegie Institute and Ohio State University. She married Earle Stoddard, of Amboy, Ohio, and they have a daughter, Patricia Jean. They live at Ashtabula. Mr. Blake married (second) in 1921, Miss Amelia Burr, of Dorset, Ohio, daughter of John and Lettie (Loomis) Burr. The former died in 1923 and the latter in 1932. They were natives of Ashtabula County. To Mr. and Mrs. Blake have HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 733 been born three children : 1. Esther A., born May 25, 1923. 2-3. James B. and John W. (twins), born May 22, 1928. Mr. Blake and his family are members of the First Baptist Church. Tom L. Smith, who stands among the representative young business men of Ashtabula County, is a member of a well known pioneer family of Conneaut, where he was born, April 4, 1898. He is the son of Hiram L. and Ida (Owen) Smith. Hiram L. Smith, deceased, was a representative citizen of Conneaut, where he successfully engaged in business for many years. He was a graduate of Eastman's Business College at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., and for a number of years was associated in the general mercantile business with his father, S. J. Smith, a prominent pioneer of this city. The family originally came from Connecticut and settled first at Andover before coming to Conneaut. Hiram L. Smith was later interested in the real estate and insurance business at Conneaut, with offices at 209 Broad Street. He died in 1919 and is buried at Conneaut. His wife is a native of Pennsylvania, born at Rouseville. She resides at Conneaut. Their children were : 1. Catherine, married Ralph G. Crocker, lives at Conneaut. 2. Robert O., married Ruth Range, is connected with the Central United Bank at Cleveland. He is a veteran of the World War and served in Italy as a first lieutenant with the 332nd Infantry. He is a member of the American Legion. 3. Tom L., the subject of this sketch. The boyhood of Tom L. Smith was spent at Conneaut, and following his graduation from high school in 1915 he attended the University of Michigan for one year. He was then associated with his father's insurance and real estate business until the father's retirement in 1918. In September 734 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO of that year Tom L. Smith formed a partnership with Vern Carr, known as Carr & Smith. In May, 1923, Mr. Smith retired from the firm and at that time established his own office in the Mutual Loan Bank Building. He specializes in real estate and insurance and Cs also a public accountant. Mr. Smith is secretary and treasurer of the Conneaut Country Club; secretary and treasurer of Local No. 107, American Federation of Musicians of Ashtabula County; and secretary of the Glenwood Cemetery Association. In 1918 Mr. Smith was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Swanson, of Ashtabula, daughter of G. A. and Ernma (Moller) Swanson, natives of Sweden. The former died in 1924 and is buried in Edgewood Cemetery, Ashta-bula. The latter resides in Ashtabula. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have a daughter, Elizabeth Alicia, born at Conneaut, May 4, 1920. Mr. Smith is affiliated with the Elks Lodge, and is also a member of Conneaut Lodge, F. & A. M., Chapter, Council, and Commandery, and Al Koran Shrine, at Cleveland. He is at present junior warden of the local organization. Mrs. Smith is also active in Eastern Star work, being associate conductress. John E. Brophy is a substantial and well known citizen of Ashtabula Harbor, where he is identified with the government lighthouse service. He was born at Lawrence, Mass., Sept. 18, 1893, the son of John and Mary (Farrelly) Brophy. John Brophy, deceased, was a native of Ireland. He emigrated to the United States many years ago and located at Lawrence, Mass., where he became successful as a painting contractor. After ten years he went to England and died there in 1896. His wife remained in this country and died in 1929. She is buried at Sandown, N. H. Mr. and HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 735 Mrs. Brophy were the parents of three sons: 1. Thomas, lives at Chicago, Ill. 2. Jerry, who died in 1928, was a World War veteran. He served in the Canadian Army and suffered shell shock. 3. John E., subject of this sketch. John E. Brophy spent his boyhood at Lawrence, Mass., and was educated in the public schools. At an early age he became a sailor on ocean vessels and was thus engaged until 1913. He also sailed on several whaling cruises, which were of eight months' duration. In 1913 Mr. Brophy became a sailor on the Great Lakes and four years later entered the United States Coast Guard, with which he served until 1925. He has since been identified with the government lighthouse service. His first appointment was at Fairport, Ohio, where he remained for seven years. Mr. Brophy came to Ashtabula Harbor in his present capacity as light-house keeper in June, 1932. In 1918 Mr. Brophy was married at Norfolk, Va., to Miss Sarah E. Barco, of Virginia, daughter of Bailey and Emma (Henley) Barco. They live in Virginia. To Mr. and Mrs. Brophy have been born four children : 1. Jerry, born at Fairport in 1919. 2. Rose, born at Erie, Pa., in 1921. 3. Julian, born at Fairport in 1931. 4. Shirley, born at Ashtabula in 1934. Mr. Brophy and his family hold membership in the Con-gregational Church. They reside at 1073 Walnut Avenue, Ashtabula Harbor. Mark E. Miller. —Among the most progressive and successful business men of Ashtabula is Mark E. Miller, who is president of the Miller-Kerger Company, and he is also serving as postmaster. He was born at Saybrook, Ohio, Sept. 13, 1871, the son of Harvey A. and Martha (Hakeman) Miller. 736 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Harvey A. Miller was born at Saybrook and spent his entire life in Ashtabula County. He was one of the first fruit farmers of this section. He was a Republican and held membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church. His wife was born at Northampton, England, and is deceased. Their children were : 1. John, who died in 1923, who was superintendent of motor power for the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railroad. He was a 32nd degree Mason. 2. Charles, deceased. 3. George, lives at Mount Vernon, Ohio. 4. Mark E., the subject of this sketch. 5. Frank A., who died Aug. 24, 1931. 6. Mary, married M. R. Hurst, lives at Buffalo, N. Y. 7. Ralph, lives near Ashtabula. Mark E. Miller was reared and educated at Saybrook, and attended Grand River Institute at Austinburg. In De-cember, 1897, he purchased the meat business of E. C. Sawin, on Main Street, Ashtabula. Since 1912 he has handled a complete line of groceries and meats and has been recog-nized as one of the city's most reliable merchants. On March 15, 1927, the Miller-Kerger Company was incorporated with Mr. Miller as president, and F. G. Kerger as secretary-treasurer-manager. The store is located at 4430 Main Street. Since 1920 Mr. Miller has also been a director of the Peoples Building & Loan Company, at Ashtabula. On Oct. 23, 1895, Mr. Miller married Miss LaVanche N. Murray, of Pierpont, Ohio, daughter of Ephraim and Lucinda (Gaut) Murray. Both are deceased. Mr. Miller has always been a Republican. On Dec. 17, 1927, he received the appointment of postmaster of Ashtabula from President Calvin Coolidge, and was reappointed to his second term during the Hoover administration. He is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and B. P. O. Elks. Mr. Miller is interested in fruit farming, and in partner-ship with his brother, Ralph Miller, is the owner of a fine HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 737 farm of 138 acres in Ashtabula County, 45 acres of which are in fruit. A. H. Baumbach, who is local manager of the Freedom Oil Works Company, at Ashtabula, is a highly esteemed citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born at Oil City, Pa., Aug. 30, 1888, the son of John F. and Augusta (Schormann) Baumbach. John F. Baumbach, who died in 1916, was a native of Germany. At the age of 22 years he came to the United States and settled at Oil City, Pa. He had served in the German Army and was a shoemaker by trade. Later, he was connected with the machine shops of Oil City, Pa. He is buried there. Mr. Baumbach was a Republican and held membership in the Lutheran Church. His widow, born in Germany, lives at Oil City. Mr. and Mrs. Baumbach were the parents of the following children: 1. Alfred, lives at Oil City. 2. A. H., subject of this sketch. 3. Louis, who died in 1894. 4. William L., lives at Warren, Pa. 5. Henry C., lives at Oil City. 6. Louise, lives at Oil City. The boyhood of A. H. Baumbach was spent at Oil City, where he received his education. While a student he carried papers for the "Oil City Derrick" for three years. He later entered the service of the Pennzoil Company as an oil refiner and in 1927 became identified with the company's sales department in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Mr. Baumbach came to Ashtabula in 1931 as local manager of the Freedom Oil Works Company. He is a member of the Ashtabula Petroleum Club, Ashtabula Petroleum Code Commission, and Ohio State Petroleum Code Commission. In 1911 Mr. Baumbach was united in marriage with Miss Louise King, daughter of Wallace and Theresa (Miller) King, the former a native of Michigan and the latter of 738 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Pennsylvania. Mr. King died in 1899 and is buried at Toledo, Ohio. His wife died in 1910 and is buried at Oil City, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Baumbach have a daughter, Mary Elizabeth, born at Oil City, April 7, 1918. She was graduated from Ashtabula High School in June, 1933. Mr. Baumbach is identified with numerous civic, fraternal and social organizations in the city. Thad C. Rose, who is cashier of the Farmers National Bank, is among the able young business men of Canfield and Mahoning County. He was born at Rosemont, Mahoning County, Sept. 15, 1896, the son of Wallace E. and Flora V. (Howard) Rose. Wallace E. Rose, deceased, was a representative citizen of Mahoning County and a member of one of the oldest families in this section. He successfully engaged in general farming throughout his life and lived retired at Canfield in later years. He died there in 1933 and his wife died in 1932. Both are buried at Ellsworth, Ohio. Their children were : Blanche, deceased; and Thad C., subject of this sketch. Wallace E. Rose was the son of Robert and Almira (Edsall) Rose. The former was born in Poland Township, Mahoning County, in 1809, and the latter was a native of Orange County, N. Y. Their marriage took place in 1834. Both were members of early families in this section. They are buried at Ellsworth. Thad C. Rose received his education in the public schools and in 1916 was graduated from North Jackson High School. He took graduate work at Canfield High School during the following year, and then attended Youngstown College of Law and the American Institute of Banking. During 1917 he was a bookkeeper in the employ of the Citizens Cooperative Company, at Canfield. He later was a teller with HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 739 the Farmers National Bank, and subsequently became assist-ant cashier. He was a teller with the Central Savings & Loan Company, Youngstown, from April 1, 1923, until August of that year, and then went as cashier with the Farmers National Bank at Canfield, where he is now located. In 1918 Mr. Rose was united in marriage with Miss Florence Westbaker, daughter of George and Gertrude (Plum) Westbaker, natives of New Springfield, Ohio. Mr. Westbaker, a farmer, is deceased. His widow lives at Canfield. To Mr. and Mrs. Rose were born two sons, Donald and Robert. Mr. Rose is a Republican, and is serving as village treasurer at Canfield. He has also been a member of the council. He was one of the founders and first president of the Canfield Community Club. He is a trustee of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and is affiliated with Argus Lodge No. 545 F. & A. M., Youngstown Chapter No. 93, R. A. M., Buechner Council No. 107, R. & S. M., and Aut-Mori Grotto. He also belongs to the Youngstown Club and Southern Hills Country Club. He is a member of the Mahoning County Board of Elections. H. A. Buss. —Well known and highly esteemed in Conneaut is H. A. Buss, who has been connected with the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company as master mechanic during the past 38 years. He was born at Harbor Beach, Mich., May 27, 1868, the son of William G. and Emily J. (Farnham) Buss. William G. Buss was a native of Canada and his wife was born at Farnham, Ashtabula County. They died in 1903 and 1928 respectively, and are buried at Conneaut. Mr. Buss was interested in the lumber business in Michigan 740 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO until 1872, and he then spent 20 years in the bridge department of the old Lake Shore Railroad at Conneaut. He served during the Civil War and was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. To Mr. and Mrs. Buss were born five children: 1. H. A., the subject of this sketch. 2. Mrs. Justin Williams, lives at Lake Helen, Florida. 3. Donald A., died in 1932. 4. Lee D., lives at Huron, Ohio. 5. Anna, widow of Arthur Fritz, lives at Cleveland. The boyhood of H. A. Buss was spent at Farnham in Ashtabula County. His family had settled here in 1871. They removed to Conneaut in 1880 and Mr. Buss completed his education in the public schools there. He spent two years in the employ of the Record Manufacturing Company, eight years in the bridge shops of the Lake Shore Railroad, and in 1896 became identified with the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company as a machine builder and operator. In 1900 he was promoted to the position of general machine shop foreman, and in 1916 Mr. Buss became master mechanic. He is a director of the Home Savings & Loan Company at Conneaut. In 1892 Mr. Buss was united in marriage with Miss Minnie Tinker, of Conneaut, daughter of Burton and Alidia (Sanford) Tinker. Their son, Kenneth L. Buss, was born at Conneaut in 1894. Re is a machinist with the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company. He married Miss Eleanor Miller of Conneaut and they have four children : Eleanor Lee, Don Burton, Theresa Ann, and Sally Jane. The Tinker family is one of the oldest and best known families of Ashtabula County, having settled there in 1810. Burton Tinker was born at Kingsville, May 27, 1852, the son of Sylvester and Orphia (Gillman) Tinker. Sylvester Tinker was born in Massachusetts, May 6, 1811, and his wife, also a native of Massachusetts, was born Dec. 28, 1814. They were the parents of the following children: Austin and HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 741 Louisa, deceased; Julia, married (first) Albert Benton, and later married John Fuller, of Conneaut; Wilbur, deceased; Julius, lives at Tinker Hollow, Ohio; Emma, deceased, was the wife of Edward Fisk; Burton, father of Mrs. Buss; Clinton, retired farmer, lives at Kingsville; and Nellie, married Frank Castle, lives in California. Sylvester Tinker was the inventor of the Tinker mowing machine and Tinker threshing machine, which were among the first modern farm implements. He died July 24, 1897, and his wife died July 12, 1875. On July 4, 1871, Burton Tinker married Miss Alidia Sanford, a native of Pennsylvania, born Oct. 29, 1852, daughter of Alvin and Sarah Jane (Spicer) Sanford. To Mr. and Mrs. Burton Tinker were born two children: Minnie (Tinker) Buss; and Addie Jane, born May 23, 1876, married Walter Thompson, lives at Conneaut. Mr. and Mrs. Burton Tinker, who recently celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary, are residents of Conneaut. They have been life-long members of the Baptist Church. Politically Mr. Buss is a Republican. He has served as a director of the Conneaut Hospital, and also belongs to the Chamber of Commerce. He is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, Chapter, Council, and Commandery at Conneaut. He also belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Elks Lodge. L. R. Naylon —As mayor of Conneaut, Mr. Naylor takes a prominent part in the civic and social life of the community. He was born at Brookville, Pa., Sept. 24, 1890, the son of Frank P. and Mary (Bowley) Naylor. Frank P. Naylor was born at Coatesville, Pa., and died in 1922. His wife was a native of Pennsylvania and died in 1927. Mr. Naylor was a custom shoemaker by trade and 742 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO until 1893 was a resident of Coatesville and Dubois, Pa. He then came to Conneaut and spent the remainder of his life here. He was a Democrat, a deacon of the Congregational Church, and belonged to the Knights of Pythias. The follow-ing children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Naylor : 1. Mrs. William Maher, lives at Erie, Pa. 2. Samuel D., lives at Albion, Pa. 3. Winfield S., lives in New York City. 4. Harry D., lives at Mitchell, Neb. 5. L. R., subject of this sketch. L. R. Naylor grew up at Conneaut and received his educa-tion in the public schools. He became a shoemaker and had a well established business in this city until 1932, when it was disposed of so that Mr. Naylor might devote his entire time to the duties of his office as mayor of Conneaut. He was elected first in 1931 and re-elected in 1933. He had entered politics in 1929 as a member of the city council, and during 1930-31 was city Democratic chairman. He also was a member of the county Democratic executive committee in 1930-31. In June, 1911, Mr. Naylor was united in marriage with Miss Leida Sutton, of Conneaut, daughter of Elmer E. and Mary Sutton, the former a native of Warren, Pa., and the latter of Conneaut. To Mr. and Mrs. Naylor were born two children: 1. Robert F. 2. Elizabeth M. They are twins, born Nov. 8, 1914. Both are graduates of Conneaut High School. Mr. Naylor is a Democrat, and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, and Loyal Order of Moose. Harold C. Fowler. —Among Ashtabula County's most representative citizens is Harold C. Fowler, who is county commissioner and former mayor of Kingsville. He was born at North Kingsville, Nov. 18, 1900, the son of Roy E. and Pearl (Jacobs) Fowler. HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 743 Roy E. Fowler was born on a farm on North Ridge Road, one mile west of North Kingsville, March 2, 1879, the son of Henry W. and Ella Frances (Harmon) Fowler. Henry W. Fowler was born in Conneaut Township, Ashtabula County, and for a number of years was one of the most successful dairy farmers of this section. His son, Roy E. Fowler, became his partner and business associate, and in 1913 the younger Mr. Fowler became interested in fruit growing. At one time he was the owner of 92 acres. For several years Mr. Fowler has been prominent as a breeder of black silver foxes, and paid $3,000.00 for his original pair. Mr. Fowler is a Republican and is a member of the Masonic Lodge. He served as mayor of North Kingsville, president of the council, and took a prominent part in the incorporation of the village in 1911. He now resides on a farm on Route 90, between North Kingsville and Kingsville. Pearl (Jacobs) Fowler was born at Gambier, Ohio, and died Sept. 17, 1934. She is buried at North Kingsville. Her father was a Civil War veteran. To Mr. and Mrs. Fowler were born two sons: Harold C., subject of this sketch; and Theodore A., married Virginia Sturgeon and they live at North Kingsville. Harold C. Fowler spent his youth on his father's farm near Kingsville and is a graduate of the local public schools. He was graduated in 1919 from Ashtabula High School, and at that time became identified with the B. F. Goodrich Company, at Akron, Ohio. Six months later he returned to Kingsville as a fruit grower, in partnership with his father. He spent some time as an automobile dealer, and during 1924-25 was a clerk in the St. Petersburg (Fla.) post office. In 1925 Mr. Fowler purchased his present farm of 32 acres on Route 20 near Kingsville. He specializes in fruit growing. On Dec. 10, 1924, Mr. Fowler was married to Miss Elsie Poore, daughter of Luther T. and Lena C. (Buser) Poore. 744 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Mr. and Mrs. Fowler have a son, Thomas Edward, born Oct. 8, 1927. Mr. Poore was born at Titusville, Pa., and died in 1922. For many years he was a well known farmer near North Kingsville. He was a Republican, and served as school director and member of the council. His wife was born at Darmstadt, Germany, and came to Cleveland, Ohio, from her native land at the age of 13 years. She died in 1933 and is buried at North Kingsville. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Luther T. Poore: 1. Florence, married J. S. Ford, lives at Copley, Ohio. 2. Fred L., lives at North Kingsville. 3. Lillian M., married M. C. House, lives at Elyria, Ohio. 4. Elsie R. Poore Fowler, twin sister of Lillian M.; and Henry B., lives at Conneaut. Mr. Fowler is a Republican, and in 1927 was elected to the office of mayor of North Kingsville. He served in that capacity for five years and on Jan. 1, 1933, assumed his present duties as commissioner of Ashtabula County. He has served as a member of the North Kingsville School Board. Mr. Fowler is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge. Mrs. Fowler is a graduate of Kingsville High School. In 1918 she entered the Ashtabula General Hospital Training School and graduated in 1921 as a registered nurse. She was em-ployed as surgical supervisor in Ashtabula for three years. John Howard Miller, who is president, treasurer and general manager of the Newton Falls Builders Supply Company, at Newton Falls, is numbered among the enterprising and progressive business men of Trumbull County. He was born at New Castle, Pa., July 31, 1893, the son of William R.. and Margaret (Fife) Miller. William R. Miller, deceased, was a native of Pennsyl-vania, born in Lackawanna township, Lawrence County. He HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 745 became a successful building contractor at New Castle and later settled at Grove City, Pa., where he conducted a hardware business for 20 years. Mr. Miller then came to Niles, where he spent six years as a hardware dealer. In 1927 he became associated in the business which is now conducted by his son, and known as the Newton Falls Builders Supply Company. He continued as president of the concern until his death in 1930. His wife was born in Mercer County, Pa., and died in 1896. Both are buried at New Castle. Two sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Miller : John Howard, the subject of this sketch; and James, who died in 1904. The education of John Howard Miller was received in the public schools of New Castle and Grove City, and he was graduated from Grove City High School in 1913. In that year he became associated with his father in the hardware business at Niles and continued as his partner until 1919 when they sold out. In 1921 Mr. Miller came to Newton Falls and became secretary and treasurer of the Newton Falls Builders Supply Company. Since 1930 he has been president and treasurer. Mr. Miller married Miss Florence Reed Jones of Warren, Ohio, daughter of Robert and Margaret (Goodworth) Jones, natives of Pittsburgh. They now reside at Warren. Mr. Miller is president of the Newton Falls Kiwanis Club, and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge. His wife belongs to the Order of the Eastern Star. William J. Peters. —Widely and favorably known in the city of Youngstown is William J. Peters, able traffic officer and member of the city police force. He was born here, Sept. 29, 1887, the son of Henry and Minnie (Timm) Peters. Henry Peters, who died Jan. 19, 1915, was a native of Hubbard, Ohio. His wife was born in Germany and died 746 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO March 22, 1920. Both are buried in Belmont Park Cemetery. Mr. Peters spent almost 40 years in the employ of the Carnegie Steel Company in Youngstown. There were two children in the Peters family : 1. William J., subject of this sketch. 2. Mrs. Lillian Bowser, born May 1, 1895, resides at 119 Myrtle Avenue, Youngstown. After his graduation from South High School, Youngs-town, in 1906, William J. Peters was employed in the local steel mills. He became a member of the police department in 1919, and at the present time is in charge of traffic on the Public Square. Mr. Peters was married June 29, 1911, to Miss Selma Anna Wellendorf, of Youngstown, daughter of Fred G. and Elizabeth (Zabel) Wellendorf. The former died Aug. 5, 1929, and the latter resides at 423 West Glenaven Avenue, Youngstown. To Mr. and Mrs. Peters were born two sons: 1. Paul William, born Sept. 3, 1913, employed in the offices of the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company. 2. Russell W., born Oct. 12, 1920, attends junior high school. Mr. Peters is a Republican. He is affiliated with St. Albans Lodge No. 677, F. & A. M.; Ashler Chapter No. 213, R. A. M.; and Aut-Mori Grotto, M. O. V. P. E. R. The family residence is at 415 West Evergreen Avenue, Youngstown. John D. Riley. —A prominent citizen of Conneaut, active in the business, civic and fraternal life of the city, Mr. Riley is president and manager of the Conneaut Packing Company. He was born at Forestville, Mich., in 1870, the son of Henry and Sarah (Potts) Riley. Henry Riley, deceased, was a native of Canada. As a young man he located in Michigan, where he had extensive lumber and real estate interests. He died at Forestville, HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 747 Mich., in 1884. His wife was born there and died in 1891. Mr. Riley was a Republican and held membership in the Episcopal Church. Mr. and Mrs. Riley's only child was John D., the subject of this sketch. The early life of John D. Riley was spent in Michigan and he was educated in the public schools. He received a license as second engineer on the Great Lakes in 1892 and served on the steamers John J. Hill, Robert L. Fryer, William L. Sawyer, and John J. McWilliams. He then was chief engineer on the John Mitchell for five years; M. A. Hanna for four years; Moses G. Taylor for one year ; Loftus Cuddy for two years; and Marquette & Bessemer Carferry No. 2 for five years. Mr. Riley then became chief engineer with the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company and spent one year in charge of the Str. Peter White and two years on the William G. Mather. He retired from the lakes in 1918 and in that year organized the Conneaut Packing Company, of which he is president and manager. They specialize in jobbing for the industrial trade in metallic packing of machinery, engines, pumps, etc. In 1896 Mr. Riley married Miss Helen M. Snody, of Detroit, Mich., daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Marie (Long) Snody. The former died in 1928 and the latter in 1914. They are buried at Onaway, Mich. Mr. Snody was a druggist in Northern Michigan. To Mr. and Mrs. Riley were born three children: 1. Charles W., born in December, 1897, lives at Conneaut. He married Miss Aileen Robertson, of Conneaut, and they have three sons: Charles W. Jr., Donald and William. 2. Elizabeth, born in 1902, a graduate of Conneaut High School and Lake Erie College. She mar-ried Clarence Christenson, and lives at Cleveland. 3. Daniel H., born in 1903, lives at Conneaut. He married Miss Marie Beis, of Buffalo, N. Y., and they have a daughter, Pamilla Ann, born in 1931. 748 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Mr. Riley is a member of the Episcopal Church, is a 32nd degree Mason, and belongs to the Kiwanis Club. He has taken an active and important part in the development and completion of the Conneaut Harbor project, being chair-man of the Port Commission of Conneaut. Herbert B. Rapley. —As president, treasurer and general manager of the Sunny Side Nursery Company, at Ashtabula, Mr. Rapley stands high among the representative business men of Ashtabula County. He was born at Sussex, England, the son of Stephen and Florence (Tiplady) Rapley. Stephen Rapley, who died in 1933, was a native of Eng-land. His wife was also born at Sussex and died in 1924. They are buried in England. Throughout his life Mr. Rapley was a farmer. There were three sons born to Mr. and Mrs. Rapley: 1. Stephen, lives at Sussex. 2. Herbert B., subject of this sketch. 3. Walter, lives at London, England. The early life of Herbert B. Rapley was spent in England, where he was educated. He came to the United States in 1907 and located at Painesville, where he spent a short time in the service of the W. B. Cole Nursery Company. Later, he was with Storrs & Harrison for three years, after which he located at Pittsburgh, Pa., with the McFarland Publicity Service. Mr. Rapley then returned to England for two years. His next business connection was with a Cleveland firm of landscape artists, and in 1921 Mr. Rapley came to Ashtabula as manager of the Sunny Side Nursery Company. In the following year he was elected president and treasurer of the company. They are specialists in cut flowers and have an extensive wholesale and retail trade. The company has two and one-half acres under glass and thirty acres of outside gardens. They ship cut flowers daily to numerous cities in this section of the country. HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 749 In 1911 Mr. Rapley was married to Miss Daisy Older, a native of England, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Older. The former died in 1911 and the latter in 1909. They are buried at Rogate, England. Mr. and Mrs. Rapley have a daughter, Thelma Washington, born at Painesville, Feb. 22, 1914. She is a graduate of Ashtabula High School. Mr. Rapley is a Republican, a member of the Episcopal Church, and belongs to the Elks Lodge. Sherman J. Blake, who is chief engineer with the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company, at Conneaut, has been identified with that company during the past 36 years, and is a representative citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born at Galesburg, Mich., August 30, 1870, the son of William O. and Louise (Burdick) Blake. William O. Blake was born at Batavia, N. Y., and is deceased. His wife, a native of Galesburg, Mich., is also deceased. Mr. Blake spent many years as a farmer in Michigan. He was a Democrat and spent two terms as a member of the Michigan State Legislature. He was also one of the founders of the Masonic Lodge at Galesburg. To Mr. and Mrs. Blake were born three sons : 1. Ruell, lives in Montana. 2. Sherman J., subject of this sketch. 3. James L., lives at Galesburg. After his graduation from Galesburg High School, Sherman J. Blake entered Michigan State College and was graduated in Mechanical Engineering there in 1893. He spent the following three years with the Mackintosh & Seymour Engine Company at Auburn, N. Y., and was then connected with the Brown Hoist Company at Cleveland for three years. As mentioned above, he has been identified with the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company since 1899. He began as a mechanical draftsman, served as superin-