850 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Ambridge, Pa., and resides at Eureka, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Pollock have two sons, Wesley and Donald. Politically Mr. Pollock is a Republican. He is a prominent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, being president of the official board, and he is affiliated with Sebring Lodge, No. 626, F. & A. M. He is a member and past president of the Sebring Rotary Club. Isaac D. Griffith. —Since 1910 Mr. Griffith has been identified with the business interests of the city of Girard as a real estate and insurance dealer, and he ranks among the successful men of the community. He was born here, Aug. 13, 1890, the son of David J. and Marie Jane (Blaney) Griffith. David J. Griffith, who died in 1929, was a native of Ohio. He was employed in the steel mills of this section for 25 years and spent the latter part of his life at Girard. His widow is a native of Wales. Their children were: William T., lives at Girard; Nellie E., deceased; and Isaac, subject of this sketch. Following his graduation from the public schools of Girard, Isaac Griffith was employed in the Youngstown post office and remained there until 1927, at which time he re-signed as superintendent of the Brier Hill station at Youngstown. He had served in that capacity for ten years. He then became interested in the real estate and insurance business at Girard, having purchased the business of G. R. Purdum. At present he represents 22 companies, 16 being fire insurance firms, five casualty, and one life insurance firm. He also handles a complete line of surety bonds and is a licensed real estate broker and notary public. Mr. Griffith married Miss Bessie Isabelle Shaffer, of West Pittston, Pa., daughter of Mrs. George A. Saxe. The father HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 851 of Mrs. Griffith is deceased and his widow resides at Girard. To Mr. and Mrs. Griffith were born three sons: George David, a graduate of Northwestern University, identified with the Great American Fire Insurance Company, at Chicago, Ill. 2. Robert Isaac, attends Wittenberg College. 3. John Edward. Mr. Griffith is a Republican, a member of the Baptist Church, and belongs to the Kiwanis Club, past president and treasurer; Troop 42, Boy Scouts of America, chairman; Columbus Athletic Club; Masonic Lodge; K. of P.; Y. M. C. A.; Mahoning Valley Country Club; Sportsman Conservative Club; Liberty Improvement Club; Pigs Ear Hunting Club; and Insurance Agents of Trumbull County, past president. He has held the office of city treasurer of Girard and has served as a member of the council for four years. He is also a member of the Grotto, Ohio Association of Insurance Agents, National Association of Insurance Agents, and the Trumbull County Council, Boy Scouts of America. Gordon Blackstone. —Identified with the funeral estab-lishment of Blackstone & Reese, at Girard, Mr. Blackstone is recognized as one of the reliable business men and substantial citizens of Trumbull County. He was born at Girard, Nov. 26, 1902, the son of Thomas G. and Minnie A. (Everhard) Blackstone. Thomas G. Blackstone was born in Mercer County, Pa., May 22, 1865. His early life was spent in Pennsylvania as a cattle buyer and he later located at Youngstown. He was associated with an undertaking firm in that city and also at Girard, and in 1904 he established a business of his own. Mr. Blackstone died May 28, 1924, and is buried at Girard. He was a leading politician of the city and for 13 years served as mayor. He was a member of the Presbyterian 852 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Church and belonged to the Knights of Pythias and Modern Woodmen of the World. In 1887 Mr. Blackstone married Miss Minnie Everhard, born at Salem, Ohio, April 20, 1866, the daughter of Fred and Hannah Everhard. For a number of years Mr. Everhard owned and managed a hotel at Green-field, Ohio. He died at Girard in 1919 and his wife died in 1927, at the age of 86 years. Both are buried at Girard. To Mr. and Mrs. Blackstone was born only one child, Gordon, subject of this sketch. They adopted a girl, Ella, who married Alex Kennedy on Jan. 16, 1926. They live at Girard and have a son, Thomas. Gordon Blackstone was reared and educated at Girard, and in 1928 was graduated from the Cleveland School of Embalming. He has since conducted his business here. On June 14, 1928, Mr. Blackstone married Miss Margaret Gibson, of Hubbard, Ohio, daughter of Harry and Rebecca Gibson. She is a graduate of Hubbard High School and Kent State Normal School, and before her marriage taught school four years at Colburg and Chestnut Ridge. To Mr. and Mrs. Blackstone has been born a son, Harry Gordon, born June 3, 1929. Mr. Blackstone is a member of the First Presbyterian Church. A. A. Snyder. —Associated with the business interests of Girard as secretary to the president of the Ohio Leather Company, Mr. Snyder is recognized as one of the community's most prominent citizens. He was born three miles east of Hubbard, Ohio, Nov. 24, 1882, the son of Stephen and Lucy L. (Burnett) Snyder. Stephen Snyder was a native of Ohio and is now deceased. He is buried in Liberty Union Cemetery, Hubbard. Throughout his life Mr. Snyder was a farmer. His widow resides HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 853 at Hubbard, where she was born. They were the parents of the following children: 1. Alfred A., subject of this sketch. 2. Stephen Carlisle, married Florence Harvey, lives at Youngstown, Ohio. 3. Eva, lives at Indianapolis, Ind. 4. Sarah, died at the age of 18 years. 5. Ethel, married Ellis Keller, lives at San Francisco, Calif. 6. Merle, lives at home. A. A. Snyder grew up on his father's farm and attended the district schools. He was graduated from Hall's Business School at Youngstown in 1902 and at that time entered the employ of the Standard Textile Products Company, with whom he was identified for 15 years. He resigned to assume his present duties with the Ohio Leather Company at Girard. He began here as bookkeeper, then became assistant auditor, and since 1922 has been secretary to the president. On Aug. 14, 1906, Mr. Snyder was united in marriage with Miss Helena N. Flynn, of Sharon, Pa., daughter of Michael and Ellen Flynn. They have two children: 1. Wil-liam A., a graduate of the University of Cincinnati, engineer, lives at Cleveland, Ohio. He married Miss Christina Burton, of Nicholasville, Ky., and they have two children, Gayle and Monica. 2. Helene, attends Youngstown College. Mr. Snyder is a Republican and is president and trustee of the Girard Sinking Fund, and a trustee of the Girard Free Library Association. He and his family are members of St. Rose's Catholic Church, and he belongs to the Kiwanis Club and Mahoning Valley Country Club. Emery G. Kyle, M. D. —Outstanding among the prominent young professional men of Trumbull County is Doctor Kyle, who is established in the practice of medicine at Newton Falls. He was born at Youngstown, Oct. 17, 1899, the son of George C. and Mary C. (Perkins) Kyle. 854 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO George C. Kyle has spent his entire life in Youngstown, and for 35 years successfully conducted a dairy business in the city. He is now retired. His wife is also a native of Youngstown. Their only child is Emery G., the subject of this sketch. The boyhood of Emery G. Kyle was spent in Youngstown and after his graduation from South High School in February, 1918, he entered Mt. Union College, from which he received the degree of Bachelor of Science in 1923. He then began the study of medicine at the Medical College of Virginia and acquired the degree of Doctor of Medicine at that institution in 1932. After serving his interneship at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Youngstown, Doctor Kyle located at Newton Falls in June, 1933. He is a member of the Trumbull County, Ohio State and American Medical Associations. In 1926 Doctor Kyle married Miss Ruth E. Cook, of Youngstown, daughter of Sylvester J. and Sadie (Baird) Cook, natives of Youngstown, Ohio. The former died in 1918 and the latter resides at Youngstown. Doctor and Mrs. Kyle have no children. Mrs. Kyle is a graduate of the School of Dietetics, Battle Creek Sanitarium, and is a certified dietitian. Doctor Kyle holds membership in the Methodist Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, Phi Kappa Tau and Phi Chi fraternities, and Kiwanis Club. Hon. Mark E. Moore. —The son and grandson of dis-tinguished members of the Mahoning County bar, Mayor Moore himself is one of the best known and most highly respected lawyers and former jurists of Youngstown. How highly he is regarded in legal circles may be seen from the fact that he has served as judge of the Municipal Court and as mayor of Youngstown, a distinction more to his HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 855 credit because Mayor Moore is only 40 years of age. He is a veteran of the World War, a member of several legal and social organizations and possesses a large number of friends in the city of Youngstown. Hon. Edmond H. Moore, father of the subject of this sketch, was born at Milton, Mahoning County, Oct. 16, 1862, a son of Alexander F. and Lizzie (Van Dalsen) Moore. He was educated in the public grammar and high schools of Youngstown and at the age of 17 years became a teacher. He continued that profession for 11 years and at the same time studied law in the office of his father, Alexander F. Moore, one of the leading lawyers of that period in Youngs-town. He was admitted to the Ohio State bar in 1884 and later also to practice in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of the United States. He commenced active practice at Youngstown in 1891, and after that at different times was a member of several leading law firms in the city, including the following: Woolf and Moore; Moore and Kistler; Moore and Williams; Moore and Cork; Kennedy, Moore, Williams and Cornell; Moore, Bar-num and Hammond. During 1896-1900 he served very ably and efficiently as mayor of Youngstown. In 1911 he was appointed by Governor Harmon as State Superintendent of Insurance, which office he filled with characteristic ability and conscientiousness until 1914, when he resigned. In politics, he was always a supporter of the Democratic party, in the affairs of which he was prominent for many years. During 1912-20 he served as a member from Ohio of the Democratic National Committee and in 1920 he was a delegate at large from Ohio to the Democratic National Convention held that year in San Francisco. After Governor Cox, of Ohio, had been nominated by the Democratic convention as the standard bearer of the Democratic party in that year's presidential campaign, Mr. Moore became the manager 856 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO of Governor Cox's campaign. He was a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, Mahoning County Bar Association, Youngstown Club, B. P. O. Elks, and Knights of Pythias. Edmond H. Moore married (first) in 1890 Emma McKinney, who died in 1904. He married (second) in 1905 Martha Reznor, who died in 1918. By the first marriage he had two sons, Harold T. and Mark E. Mark E. Moore was born in Youngstown, July 11, 1894, a son of Hon. Edmond H. and Emma (McKinney) Moore. He received his early education in the public schools of Youngstown, and later attended East High School, at Columbus, while his father was serving as State Superintendent of Insurance, during which period the family made its home in that city. Having graduated from high school in 1914, Mr. Moore then attended Ohio State University. However in 1916, he temporarily interrupted his studies in order to enlist in the U. S. Army for service in the World War. He served with the Coast Artillery Corps and eventually went overseas with the First Army Corps, serving overseas for 14 months. At the time he received his discharge from military service in June, 1919, he held the rank of sergeant. He then resumed his studies, but instead of continuing with his academic course, he took up the study of law at the Cincinnati Law School. Later, he also read law with Judge Gusweiler. Admitted to the Ohio bar in 1920, Mayor Moore became associated in practice with his father's firm, Moore, Barnum and Hammond, with whom he continued for two years. At the end of this period he removed to Cleveland and for about two years was a member of the law firm of Moore, Mahon, Miller and Moore. He then returned to Youngstown and formed a partnership with his older brother, Harold T. Moore, the two brothers con-tinuing to practice law together until 1927. In that year HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 857 Judge Moore was appointed judge of the Youngstown Municipal Court by Governor Donahey. At the expiration of the term, which he filled by this appointment, Judge Moore was elected in 1930 for a full term of four years, his election standing as proof of the fact that his administration of this important office had been most acceptable to his fellow citizens. In 1931 he resigned to become a candidate for mayor and in November, 1931, he was elected mayor of Youngstown for a term of four years. Mayor Moore married Miss Elizabeth Grimes, a native of Galesburg, Ill., and daughter of M. J. and Minnie (Eastberg) Grimes. Mayor and Mrs. Moore are the parents of three daughters, Dorothy, Virginia and Marcia. Mayor Moore is a member of the Mahoning County and Ohio State Bar Associations. He also is affiliated with the Loyal Order of Moose, B. P. O. Elks No. 51, and Knights of Pythias. Politically, he has always been a Democrat. Mrs. Julia R. Porter. —Since 1922 Mrs. Porter has been librarian of the Kinsman Free Public Library, at Kinsman, and she is a member of one of the oldest and most prominent families of this section of Trumbull County. She was born at Burghill, Ohio, Jan. 1, 1868, the daughter of Alexander H. and Hester Ann (Holcomb) Smith. Alexander H. Smith was born at Burghill, Ohio, and his wife was a native of Hartford, Ohio. He was a farmer and dealer in furs, and also was a contractor, engaged in the building of the old Atlantic & Great Western Railroad through Burghill in 1862. He was a collector of curios and possessed many valuable Indian pieces. He was also a coin collector. Mr. Smith died July 4, 1897, and his wife died Nov. 15, 1915. Both are buried in West Lawn Cemetery, at Vernon, Ohio. Their children were: Frederick W., born 858 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Feb. 20, 1863, lives at Greenville, Pa. 2. Erastus M., born Aug. 19, 1865, died March 30, 1912. 3. Julia R., subject of this sketch. 4. Helen A. Flowers, born Jan. 8, 1870, lives at Youngstown. 5. Horace G., born Nov. 5, 1872, lives at Burghill, Ohio. 6. Adaline E. Hum, born June 9, 1875, lives at Greenville, Pa. The early life of Julia R. Smith was spent at Burghill, Ohio, where she attended the district schools. Until 1892 she was a teacher at Vernon, Ohio, and during the following six years she taught school at Warren, Ohio. She served as assistant postmaster at Kinsman during 1913-22, and accepted the position of librarian at Kinsman in March, 1922. On Oct. 12, 1898, Julia R. Smith was united in marriage with Byron C. Porter, who was born at Warren, Ohio, Nov. 1, 1857, the son of Alanson C. and Julia (Ray) Porter. Mr. Porter was born at Middlebury, Vt., Oct. 2, 1824, and his wife was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, Oct. 1, 1824. The former died March 1, 1902, and the latter Aug. 17, 1880. To Byron C. and Julia R. (Smith) Porter was born a daughter, Mary Jean Porter, born Oct. 18, 1909. She is a graduate of Kent State College, class of 1928, and is now a first grade teacher at Fowler, Ohio. Politically, Mr. and Mrs. Porter are Democrats. He served as postmaster of Kinsman during 1913-22, and has held the offices of township treasurer of Kinsman Township and member of the election board for a number of years. In business, he was successful and well known as a photographer until his retirement in 1913. Both are members of the Presbyterian Church, at Kinsman. He is affiliated with Gustavus Lodge No. 442, F. & A. M., and Mrs. Porter belongs to Kinsman Chapter No. 433, O. E. S. Martin Smith II (paternal great grandfather of Julia R. (Smith) Porter), together with Thomas Giddings came from Hartland, Conn., in 1798 and made the first white settlement HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 859 in Vernon Township, Ohio. He died in March, 1853, and is buried at Vernon. His wife rode from Connecticut horse-back, carrying a baby daughter in her arms. Their son, Havilah, was born Jan. 3, 1801, the second white child born in Vernon. When a baby he was often borrowed by the friendly Indians. They in turn left their papoose as a token of good faith. Gen. Martin Smith (a title of honor given him) was a Revolutionary soldier serving in Captain Mill's company, Col. Enos Regiment, Revolutionary War record of 1778. He was the first justice of the peace at Vernon, Ohio, and organized Jerusalem Lodge F. & A. M., and was its first Worshipful Master and the third Worshipful Master of Erie Lodge, at Warren. Benjamin Wade and Joshua R. Giddings, lawyers, tried their first cases in law before him as justice of the peace, and walked the distance from Jefferson, Ashtabula County, to Vernon. Sarah (Kellogg) Smith was one of the organizers of the Congregational Church, of Hartford, Vernon and Kinsman, and the church built of red brick was located on the square at Vernon Center. It was last used as a public auditorium in 1875 and was later demolished or torn down. Horace G. Smith, a great grandson lives on the original Smith farm in Vernon, the land having always remained in the family. Andrew S. Klinko. —Among the successful educators of Mahoning County is Andrew S. Klinko, who is superintendent of the schools at Campbell. He was born at Uniontown, Pa., Nov. 15, 1904, the son of Martin and Mary (Vilcek) Klinko. The early education of Andrew S. Klinko was received in the public schools of Uniontown and Campbell. He is a graduate of Memorial High School, Campbell, class of 1923, 860 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO and received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at Western Reserve University in 1927. He obtained his M. A. degree at the University of Pittsburgh in 1933. Mr. Klink̊ served as a member of the faculty of Memorial High School at Campbell, during 1927-1932, as assistant principal during 1929-32, and assumed his present duties as superintendent in 1932. He is a member of the Northeastern Ohio Education Association, Ohio Education Association, National Educa-tional Association, and Department of Superintendents of the N. E. A. He was one of the organizers and first president of the University Club of Campbell. In 1929 Mr. Klinko married Miss Martha Rice from Cleveland, O. Mr. Klinko is a Republican and holds membership in St. John the Baptist Church. He is an ardent gardener, a fair golfer, and a devotee of chess. Roswell E. Greenwood. —Among the outstanding young business men of Trumbull County is Roswell E. Greenwood who is manager of Greenwood & Company, flour and feed dealers, at Warren. He was born in this city, Jan. 19, 1901, the son of Henry and Mary (Edwards) Greenwood. Henry Greenwood, deceased, was a representative business man of Warren for many years and founder of the business which bears his name. He was born in Bazetta Township, Trumbull County, and died at Warren in 1924. He was a prominent resident of this city and a substantial representative of the manufacturing and mercantile interests of this part of Trumbull County, as head of Greenwood & Company, and proprietor of the Warren Feed Mills. He was the son of Leando Greenwood, a pioneer of this section. His grandfather, Nathaniel Greenwood, a native of Rhode Island migrated to Ohio in 1820 and located in Vienna HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 861 Township, Trumbull County, where he took up a tract of government land and improved a homestead. His son, Leando Greenwood, was born on the homestead in Vienna Township and spent his entire life in Trumbull County as a farmer in Vienna and Bazetta townships. His wife, Lydia Abel, was born in Bazetta Township, the daughter of Roswell Abel, who was one of the first settlers of Trumbull County. He came here from Connecticut with his parents in 1817, at the age of 17 years. At that time the only buildings in the present city of Warren were three log houses and Pittsburgh was the nearest market for supplies. To Leando and Lydia Greenwood three sons were born: D. Wayne, of Girard; Henry, father of the subject of this sketch; and Frederick, deceased. Henry Greenwood received his education in the district schools of Bazetta Township and also attended school at Cortland. At the age of 15 years his family removed to Vienna Township. For ten years he followed the trade of stone cutter and embarked in the milling business in 1886. About two years later he located at Warren, where he remained until his death. For three years he was associated with George VanGorder, leasing the VanGorder mill, and subsequently in company with A. N. Shippey, Mr. Greenwood engaged in the feed and supply business, and became junior member of the firm of A. N. Shippey & Company. Mr. Shippey died in 1903 and his interest was purchased by W. D. Patton, the firm being reorganized as Greenwood & Company. Mr. Patton later sold his interest to N. A. Moyer, and the business has since been conducted under this present name, now being managed by Roswell E. Greenwood. Mary (Edwards) Greenwood, a native of Johnstown, Pa., resides at Warren. Following his graduation from high school at Warren, Roswell E. Greenwood became associated with his father's 862 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO business and upon the death of the latter in 1924 Mr. Green-wood assumed control of the business. They are flour and feed dealers and also handle salt, lime and cement. In 1926 Mr. Greenwood married Miss Irene Lentz of Warren, daughter of Fred and Edna (Ikerman) Lentz, natives of Vienna, Ohio. They are residents of Warren. Mr. and Mrs. Greenwood have a daughter, Ruth Irene, born March 4, 1934. Mr. Greenwood is a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He is interested in amateur radio and is a licensed operator. With his transmitting set he is successful in carrying on conversations with steamships and airplanes in various parts of the world. He is a member of the American Radio Relay League. Edward Chester Lampson. —Edward Chester Lampson has been editor of the Jefferson Gazette, at Jefferson, since 1896. He was born at Hartsgrove, Ohio, Oct. 3, 1876, the son of Elbert L. and Mary Luella (Hurlburt) Lampson. Elbert L. Lampson, who died Nov. 18, 1930, had an outstanding record in the public life of Northeastern Ohio, and for many years was one of Jefferson's most representative, citizens. He had served as speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives, as Lieutenant Governor and as reading clerk in Congress for 16 years. He was a lawyer, parliamentarian, and public speaker, and acted as delegate or official in five national Republican conventions. He also was personal parliamentarian to Theodore Roosevelt in the convention of 1912, but did not follow him into the Bull Moose party. In business life, Mr. Lampson was identified with the Jefferson Gazette as editor from 1883 until 1896. Both he and his wife were natives of Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Lampson were born the following children: 1. Edward HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 863 Chester, subject of this sketch. 2. Mrs. Lillian D. Anthony, lives at Jefferson. 3. L. V., lives at Tacoma Park, Md. 4. Mrs. Clara May Pauley, lives at Mason City, Ia. The education of Edward Chester Lampson was received in the local public schools and in 1894 he was graduated from New Lyme Institute, where he studied under Prof. Jacob Tuckerman. He then attended Oberlin College during 1894-5, and Western Reserve University during 1895-6. He became a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. As a news-paperman, Mr. Lampson was Ohio's youngest man to own the paper which he edited. As a boy of ten years he printed several editions of a juvenile paper. From 1896 until 1930 Mr. Lampson was active editor of the Jefferson Gazette. His son, E. W. Lampson, is now the active editor of the publica-tion, while he has been extensively interested in the general insurance business since 1930. On Nov. 14, 1901, Mr. Lampson was united in marriage with Miss Pearl May Evans, of Jefferson, Ohio, daughter of O. W. and Emily (Brown) Evans. Mr. Evans was a member of Captain John Brown's Jr. Company, 7th Kansas Regiment. His wife was a granddaughter of Oliver Nelson, a brother of Lord Nelson. She was the only woman in Ohio to be given a military funeral. Her daughter, Pearl May (Evans) Lampson, succeeded her as a woman member of the Ashtabula County Soldiers' Relief Committee. To Mr. and Mrs. Lampson were born two children: 1. Mrs. Elizabeth Carolynn Lee, lives at Tenafly, N. J., mother of two children: Mary Emily and Frank Lampson Lee. 2. Elbert W. Lampson, who is editor of the Jefferson Gazette. Mr. Lee is a member of the faculty of Columbia University. Mr. Lampson is a Republican, and was alternate-at-large from Ohio at the Republican National Convention at Kansas City in 1928, and a delegate to the 19th District at Chicago in 1932. He was a member of Governor Cooper's special 864 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO committee on taxation, and wrote the agricultural program adopted unanimously by the committee on agriculture. He specializes in civic and historical questions, and has a large collection of rare books, letters and manuscripts bearing on American history, particularly Ohio and the Western Reserve. Mr. Lampson was a candidate for Republican nomination for congressman-at-large in the primaries of Aug. 14, 1934, but was defeated. However, he received the largest plurality ever given a county candidate in his own precinct, village and county. He carried every one of the 86 precincts of the county and received a large plurality in the 19th Congressional district, composed of Ashtabula, Trumbull and Mahoning counties. Mr. Lampson is a member of the Congregational Church, and belongs to the Rotary Club, Elks lodge, and Grange. During the World War he was associate chief of the Ashta-bula County Protective Legion, doing secret service work, and had a company of 84 men. Mr. Lampson is a direct descendant of Richard Warren, helmsman of the Mayflower, and his great grandfathers in the Revolutionary War were distinguished soldiers. He is also a descendant of Oliver Wolcott, signer of the Declaration of Independence. A. A. Burkey. —A leader in the educational, civic and social life of Trumbull County is A. A. Burkey, who is super-intendent of schools at McDonald. He was born at Berlir, Holmes County, Ohio, Sept. 17, 1888, the son of Amos M. and Mary (Brand) Burkey. Amos M. Burkey is a native of Lancaster County, Pa., and lives on a farm south of Millersburg, Ohio. His wife was born in Switzerland and her parents were early settlers HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 865 of Holmes County, Ohio. They settled on a farm in Walnut Creek Township, where she resided until her marriage. To Mr. and Mrs. Burkey were born the following children: 1. A. A., subject of this sketch. 2. Walter, married Iva M. Horchstetler, deceased, lives near Millersburg. 3. Ada, died in December, 1933, was the wife of Leo M. Boyd. 4. Dr. Lester, veterinary surgeon, lives at Sugar Creek, Ohio. He married Miss Mildred Boyd. 5. Millie married Clarence Bittikofer, lives at Sugar Creek. 6. Ora, married Arthur Miller, lives at Shanesville, Ohio. 7. Elma, married Deslva Gindlesberger, lives at Millersburg, Ohio. 8. Floyd, lives at Millersburg, married Miss Ethel Beechy. 9. Lulu, married Clinton Miller, lives near Millersburg. 10 Russell C., unmar-ried, lives at home. A. A. Burkey grew up on his father's farm and attended the public schools. He studied at Wooster Academy and in 1915 was graduated from Ohio State University. He also received the degree of Master of Arts at that institution in 1928. He began teaching in 1902 in the country schools of Walnut Creek Township, Holmes County, and became township superintendent of Salt Creek Township, Holmes County, 1907 to 1914. During 1915-25 he was elected super-intendent in the public schools of Killbuck, Ohio, and served 10 years at Killbuck. Mr. Burkey came to McDonald as super-intendent in 1925. The Roosevelt grade school was erected in 1921 and has a present enrollment of 490 students, while the McDonald High School was built in 1929 and has 300 pupils enrolled. On Aug. 3, 1911, Mr. Burkey married Miss Amelia L. Saam, born at Beachville, Holmes County, daughter of Charles and Emma Saam. The former is deceased and his widow has been identified with the Portage County Home as a nurse during the past 23 years. To Mr. and Mrs. Burkey have been born two children : 1. Marie, born Sept. 3, 1914, 866 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO attends Ohio State University. 2. A. A., Jr., born Jan. 25, 1921, attends McDonald High School. Mr. Burkey and his family are members of the Methodist Church, and he is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, McDonald Y. M. C. A., Maccabees, and Boy Scouts Council. George S. Bishop. —Outstanding among the prominent citizens of Mahoning County may be mentioned George S. Bishop who is successfully engaged in the real estate and insurance business at Poland. He was born in Brookfield Township, Trumbull County, Ohio, Sept. 11, 1879, the son of Nathaniel and Amanda (Stewart) Bishop. Nathaniel Bishop was a native of New York and his wife was born in Liberty Township, Trumbull County. During his active career he engaged in general farming and also conducted a mercantile business at Brookfield, Ohio. He was living retired at the time of his death. He and his wife are buried at Poland. Mr. Bishop was a Democrat and held membership in the Presbyterian Church. There were two children born to Mr. and Mrs. Bishop: 1. Mrs. Dr. C. R. Wal-lace, lives at Struthers. 2. George S., the subject of this sketch. George S. Bishop attended the public schools of Poland and is a graduate of Poland Union Seminary. He conducted a general mercantile business there as a member of the firm of Stewart & Bishop, and was also organizer of the Bishop Paper Company of Youngstown, being president and treasurer of that concern. Mr. Bishop later was identified with the real estate department of the Realty Guarantee & Trust Company, Youngstown, as manager, and also was president of the Citizens Savings Company. At the present time he is a director of the Morris Plan Bank. He is a trustee of HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 867 the Glenwood Childrens Home, and a director of the Mahoning County Fair Association. For a number of years he has been interested in the real estate and insurance business at Poland. In 1904 Mr. Bishop married Miss Isabel Kirtland, daughter of C. F. and Harriet (Swift) Kirtland, the former a native of Poland and the latter of Cleveland. Members of the Kirtland family are numbered among the earliest settlers of Mahoning County. C. F. Kirtland and his wife are deceased and are buried at Poland. There are three children in the Bishop family : 1. George Kirtland, a graduate of Rayen High School, Youngstown, and Harvard University, Master of Arts. He is a writer. 2. Fitch Kirtland, a graduate of Rayen High School, and Yale University. He is identified with the Federal Trade Commission at Washington, D. C. 3. Julia, a graduate of Chatham Hall, Virginia. She lives at home. Mr. Bishop has always been a Republican. He has been trustee of Poland Township for 25 years, member of the Mahoning County board of elections for almost four years, and in 1934 was chairman of the Mahoning County campaign for Clarence Brown. He is a prominent member of the Presbyterian Church, and is president of the board of trustees. James W. McMorris. —A leading and widely known business man of Ashtabula is James W. McMorris, who is identified with McMorris Dairy Products, with headquarters at 825 West 58th Street. He was born at Wheeling, W. Va., the son of Samuel and Marie (Golden) McMorris. Marie and Samuel McMorris are deceased. He was a well known farmer. There were five children in the McMorris family: 1. Mary, married Charles Rice, died at 868 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Lima, Ohio. 2. Dessie married William Hopkins, lives at Chicago, Ill. 3. James W., subject of this sketch. 4. John, deceased. 5. Etta, deceased. The father was born at Bellefontaine, Ohio, in 1830 and died in 1907. His wife was born in 1845 and died in 1906. Both are buried at West Alexander, Pa. Throughout his life James W. McMorris has been interested in the dairy business. He came to Ashtabula in 1910 and established a business at the harbor, where he has continued to the present time as a creamery man. In 1927 he built a new large ice cream plant there. He now owns and manages stores at Ashtabula, Jefferson, Geneva, and Ashtabula Harbor, and operates three retail routes in the city. The company owns four wholesale trucks, as well as retail trucks, and employs 20 people throughout the year. On March 9, 1910, Mr. McMorris was united in marriage with Miss Pearl Marshall, of Wheeling, W. Va., and they are the parents of four children: 1. James T., born Oct. 1, 1912, a graduate of Ashtabula Harbor High School, is asso-ciated in business with his father. 2. Arthelia L., born June 22, 1914, attends the American Academy of Art, Chicago, Ill. 3. Margaret E., born Nov. 24, 1917, attends Ashtabula High School. 4. Walter S., born Jan. 4, 1920. Mr. McMorris is a member of the Methodist Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. James Cameron Argetsinger. —With numerous business and civic interests, Mr. Argetsinger is one of the representative citizens and professional men of Youngstown, where he is general counsel and secretary of The Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company. He was born at Burdett, N. Y., Dec. 12, 1883, the son of Lafayette W. and Eulalia (Reynolds) Argetsinger. HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 869 Lafayette W. Argetsinger was born at Rutland, Pa., and his wife is a native of Burdett. For a period he served as a member of the New York state legislature. He is an active Republican and served as chairman of the Republican county committee of Schuyler County, N. Y. for many years. He and his family reside near Burdett, their home being located on the banks of Seneca Lake and known as "The Birches." Two sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Argetsinger: 1. James Cameron, the subject of this sketch. 2. Lafayette W. II., lives at 908 North Aurora Street, Ithaca, N. Y. James Cameron Argetsinger received his early education in the public schools of Burdett and Watkins Glen. He was graduated from Cornell University, and received the degrees of A. B. and LL. B. from that institution. His first professional work was as examiner and attorney for the Civil Service Bureau of the Philippine Islands, at Manila. He then practiced law at Elmira, N. Y., and for 21 months was connected with the Erie Railroad Company in its offices in New York City and Youngstown. He then joined the law firm of Manchester, Ford, Bennett & Powers, of Youngstown, formerly Hine, Kennedy & Manchester. He has been associated with The Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company since 1923, and has served as general counsel and secretary since March, 1931. Mr. Argetsinger holds membership in the Mahoning County, Ohio State, and American Bar Associations; Exchange Club; Ohio Society of New York; Youngstown Club; Youngstown Country Club; Torch Club, past president; Mahoning Valley Country Club, past president, nine years; Cornell Club of New York; Ohio Society of New York; Youngstown Public Library, president; member of board of governors of Youngstown College; Ohio Chamber of Commerce, director, Columbus; Ohio Manufacturers Association, vice president and director, Columbus; Youngs- 870 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO town Chamber of Commerce, past president; Youngstown Y. M. C. A., trustee; and Ohio Radio Education Association, treasurer and trustee, Columbus. He is a trustee of the H. H. Stambaugh Auditorium Association, and secretary and trustee of the Lucy R. Buechner Corporation. On Sept. 16, 1916, Mr. Argetsinger was united in marriage with Miss Lulu M. Williams, of Montour Falls, N. Y., the daughter of Charles B. and Mary M. (Coon) Williams, natives of New York. Mr. Williams died in 1927 and his widow resides at Montour Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Argetsinger have a son, Cameron Reynolds Argetsinger, born in 1921. Mr. Argetsinger is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to Watkins Glen Lodge, F. & A. M. E. A. Campbell. —As president of the First National Bank, at Massillon, Mr. Campbell is recognized as one of the able and prominent business men of the city. He was born at Brooklyn, N. Y., Jan. 31, 1886, the son of Thomas Edward and Carrie (Foulkes) Campbell. Thomas Edward Campbell was a native of Brooklyn, N. Y., and died there, Dec. 25, 1920. His widow was born in England and resides at Ocean Grove, N. J. He was an artist and specialized in the introduction of hand painted chinaware as had his father, John Campbell, who had come to this country from England with the Wedgewood China Company. Mr. Campbell was a Republican, a member of the Episcopal Church, and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. To Mr. and Mrs. Campbell were born two sons : E. A., subject of this sketch; and Leon, who died in infancy. E. A. Campbell grew up in Brooklyn, N. Y., and received his early education in the public schools. He attended New HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 871 York University, where he specialized in the study of Com-mercial science, and he also attended the University Law School. He later was a student at the St. Lawrence University branch of shop practice in New York City. During the past 25 years Mr. Campbell has been a practical public accountant. He was first connected with the office of Hoskins-Sells, one of the oldest accounting firms in New York City, where he specialized in cost work and later in banking. In 1916 he organized the firm of E. A. Campbell Company, public accountants, with offices in Washington, D. C., Baltimore, Md., and New York City. Then in 1919 Mr. Campbell became financial advisor for several financiers in the East, being identified with Frank Munsey, publisher, of New York City, and since 1928 he has been advisor to John Jacobs, multi-millionaire of Philadelphia, and a native of Massillon. In May, 1933, Mr. Campbell was sent to Massillon to organize the First National Bank, and was elected as its president. He is also treasurer of the India Tire Company, Massillon Rivet & Manufacturing Company, Massillon Business Bureau, Delaware Paper Mills, Inc., of Wilmington, Del., director of the Box Board Products Company, and Fibre Box Company of Philadelphia. He is also attorney for all of the John Jacobs trust funds. On Nov. 24, 1906, Mr. Campbell married Miss Clara A. Juchen, born at Brooklyn, N. Y., Nov. 5, 1888, daughter of Joseph and Lydia Juchen. Both were born in Germany. Mr. Juchen died in April, 1922, and is buried on Long Island, N. Y. His widow resides at Elkins Grove, Pa. Mr. Juchen was a widely known chemist and was a specialist in the blending of bronze. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell have a son, Edward Charles, born at Brooklyn July 18, 1907. He is a representative of the Massillon Tire & Rubber Company, at the Quaker City Rubber Company, Philadelphia. He is a graduate of New York Military Academy at Cornwall-on- 872 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Hudson, Marsten University School, Baltimore, and Johns Hopkins University. He is an ardent sportsman and during his scholastic career was captain of the New York Academy foot ball team, and captain of the Marsten School varsity team, which was undefeated in two seasons in the Southern Academic Conference. He was also a member of the Johns Hopkins foot ball teams. He is a ranking golfer and an expert swimmer, being a member of the Baltimore Athletic Club. Mr. Campbell is independent in politics. He and his wife are members of the Episcopal Church and his club affiliations are: North Hills Country Club of Philadelphia; Elwood Country Club, and Bonnie Brae Country Club, of Massillon; Brookside Country Club of Canton; Akron Chamber of Commerce; Keystone State Automobile Club; Massillon Automobile Club; Massillon Chamber of Commerce, and Y. M. C. A. Glenn D. Keeney. —As editor and publisher of the "Rock Creek Independent", Mr. Keeney is recognized as one of the progressive and highly successful newspapermen of Ash-tabula County. He was born in Munson Township, Geauga County, Ohio, Oct. 5, 1898, the son of Alton H. and Nettie Lenora (Dewey) Keeney. Alton H. Keeney is a member of a well known pioneer family of Geauga County. He was born in Chester Township and attended Chester Seminary, where President Garfield was a student. He then taught in the district schools of Chester Township and also followed the trade of carpenter. In 1913 Mr. Keeney came to Chardon and later to Burton, where he was a partner in a feed business as a member of the firm of Hawes and Keeney. In 1917 he removed to Warren, Ohio, and later to Gustavus Township, HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 873 Trumbull County, in 1922. Mr. Keeney returned to Warren after two years and lived there until 1929. He has since been a resident of Rock Creek. Mr. Keeney has served as school director and township assessor. He is a member of the Christian Church. His wife is a native of Lake County. To Alton H. and Nettie L. (Dewey) Keeney were born the following children: 1. Glenn D., subject of this sketch. 2. Mrs. Maude Mills, lives at Hicksville, Ohio. 3. Mrs. Doris Veits, lives in Southington Township, Trumbull County. 4. Frank H., lives in Saybrook Township, Ashtabula County. Alton H. Keeney is a son of Harvey Keeney, who was born in Chester Township, Geauga County, and lived in Geauga County throughout his life and had three brothers who served during the Civil War. His wife, Martha Brainard, was a native of Keene, New Hampshire, and had come to Geauga County in her early youth with her parents, who also became prominent pioneer settlers of that section. Glenn D. Keeney grew up on his father's farm in Munson Township, Geauga County, and attended the public schools. He was graduated from Burton High School in 1916. While a student at Chardon High School in 1912 he was awarded first prize in the raising of corn. He submitted the finest seed corn in a contest sponsored by the Corn Improvement Society of Geauga County, the corn having been grown by him. In 1916 Mr. Keeney entered the employ of the White Motor Company, Cleveland, and two years later was a member of the Student Army Training Corps at Hiram College during the World War. Later, he resumed his former employment with the White Motor Company. In 1919 he worked with the Telling Belle Vernon Company, at Burton, and later learned newspaper work on the "Geauga Leader" at Burton. He was connected with that publication from 1921 until December, 1924, and spent the following three 874 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO years on the "Chagrin Falls Exponent". Mr. Keeney came to Rock Creek in September, 1927, and at that time purchased the "Rock Creek Independent", a weekly publication. A new plant was occupied by the newspaper in 1928, and it is one of the better equipped newspaper plants in this section of the State. In 1919 Mr. Keeney was united in marriage with Miss Lavern M. Facey, of Burton, Ohio, daughter of William and Carlena (Down) Facey. Mr. Facey is a native of Eng-land, and Mrs. Facey was born in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Mr. Facey resides at Burton. His wife died in 1923. To Mr. and Mrs. Keeney have been born four children: 1. Louise M., born at Burton, April 3, 1920. 2. Lillian I., born at Burton, April 3, 1924. 3. Glenn A., born at Chagrin Falls, Sept. 22, 1925. 4. Howard W., born at Rock Creek, April 15, 1928. Politically, Mr. Keeney has always been a Democrat. While a resident of Burton he served as village clerk, and is now serving his second term as a member of the Rock Creek council. He is also a member of the Soldiers Relief Commission of Morgan Township. In 1934 he was candidate for the office of recorder of Ashtabula County. Both Mr. and Mrs. Keeney are members of the Congre-gational Church at Rock Creek. W. S. Munson. —One of the dependable and well known business men of Trumbull County is W. S. Munson, who is president of the Bristolville Oil & Gas Company, at Bristolville. He was born on a farm in Mecca Township, Trumbull County, April 4, 1883, the son of R. W. and Bertha (Baldwin) Munson. R. W. Munson is a native of Trumbull County, born in Mecca Township, May 8, 1859. His father was Nelson H.