900 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Mr. Flower is a Republican in politics, a member of the Episcopal Church, and is affiliated with the Masonic and Elk lodges, Ashtabula Country Club, and Outdoor Club. He lives at 509 Prospect Road. Robert M. Cook, D. D. S. —A representative citizen of Ashtabula is Doctor Cook, dental surgeon, who has engaged in practice in this city since 1926. He was born in Saybrook Township, Ashtabula County, May 1, 1897, the son of George B. and Lovina J. (Rowley) Cook. George B. Cook, deceased, was a member of a pioneer family of Ashtabula County. He was born in a log cabin on a farm, located on the present site of the Ashtabula Country Club, Aug. 12, 1849, and died in 1927. His wife was born at Munson Hill, near Ashtabula, in 1852 and died in 1921. Both are buried in Saybrook Cemetery. George B. Cook was a farmer. He was the son of Silas Cook, one of the first settlers of Ashtabula County. It was George B. Cook who was one of the early members of the Church of Christ in Ashtabula. He was one of three members that served on the park board which developed Saybrook Township Park. To George B. and Lovina J. (Rowley) Cook were born the following children: 1. Ida, married Clayton Forbes, lives at Ashtabula Harbor. 2. Bert, lives at Ashtabula. 3. Frank, lives at Carson, Ohio. 4. Florence, who died in 1929, was the wife of Errett Knowles, of Cleveland, and she had the following children: Dorothy, Rosabelle, Frank, Louise, Richard, Laurence and Gerald. 5. Robert M., subject of this sketch. Robert M. Cook obtained his education in the public schools of Saybrook, and in 1915 was graduated from Ashtabula Harbor High School. He worked five years at the local post office as a carrier. He then entered the Dental HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 901 School of Western Reserve University, where he received the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1925. He then returned to Ashtabula to engage in practice. He is a member of the Northeastern Ohio Dental Society. On Sept. 1, 1927, Doctor Cook was united in marriage with Miss Mildred Holmes, of Geneva. She attended Hiram College and taught school at Chardon, Madison and Geneva before her marriage. Her parents are Henry and Hattie Holmes. The former lives retired with his children, and the latter is deceased. To Doctor and Mrs. Cook have been born two sons: Raymond George and Ronald Floyd. Doctor Cook and family are members of the Church of Christ, and he belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Chester W. Rose, who is superintendent of the City Ice & Fuel Company at Ashtabula, is one of the city's reliable and well known young business men. He was born at Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 11, 1903, the son of Philip and Nettie (McGregor) Rose. Philip Rose was born at Sandusky, Ohio, in June, 1872, and his wife was born at Cleveland in 1876. He spent more than a quarter of a century was an employe of the Cleveland Plain Dealer Publishing Company, and during the past ten years has been manager of the Willoughby Recreation Parlors, at Willoughby. To Mr. and Mrs. Rose were born three children: 1. Chester W., subject of this sketch. 2. Ruth Mae, a graduate of Willoughby High School and Western Reserve University, now a teacher at Browning School, Willoughby. 3. Harold, musician, also employed by the Ohio Rubber Company. Chester W. Rose is a graduate of Willoughby High School, and attended the night sessions of Wilcox Commer- 902 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO cial School, Cleveland. In 1926 he entered the employ of the City Ice & Fuel Company, at Cleveland, and since 1931 has held his present position as superintendent of Branch No. 25, at Willoughby. On Dec. 17, 1928, Mr. Rose married Miss Catherine Louise Creedon, of Painesville, Ohio, daughter of John and Catherine Creedon. Mr. Creedon is a retired farmer and also was interested in the lumber business at Painesville for a number of years. Mr. Rose is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, at Willoughby, and belongs to the Loyal Order of Moose, Exchange Club, and Chamber of Commerce. Howard M. Nazor. —As prosecuting attorney of Ashtabula County, Mr. Nazor ranks among the leading young lawyers and prominent citizens of the community. He was born at Kirksville, Mo., Oct. 31, 1899, the son of Dr. G. S. and Martha (Mussett) Nazor. Dr. G. S. Nazor lives retired at Ashtabula. For 35 years he was widely known in this city as a Doctor of Osteopathy and has lived retired since 1934. He is a native of Illinois and a graduate of the Kirksville College of Osteopathy. The only child born to Doctor and Mrs. Nazor was Howard M., subject of this sketch. The boyhood of Howard M. Nazor was spent in Ashtabula and he attended the public schools. He received the degree of LL. B. at Cornell University in 1923. He then established a private practice at Ashtabula, but most of his career has been identified with public affairs. He was city solicitor of Ashtabula during 1926-27-28, and from 1929 until 1935 held the responsible office of county prosecutor. On Feb. 21, 1924, Mr. Nazor was united in marriage with Miss Esther Lang, of Detroit, Mich., but a native of Penn- HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 903 sylvania. She is a graduate of Ashtabula High School and Denison University, and for five years was a member of the faculty of Ashtabula Harbor High School. She is the daughter of Rev. Herman and Martha Lang. The former is deceased and the latter lives at Detroit, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Nazor's children are: Jeanne Elizabeth Nazor, born March 14, 1925; Gordon Lang Nazor, born Nov. 8, 1927. Mr. Nazor is a Republican, a member of Second Congregational Church, and is affiliated with Ashtabula Lodge F. & A. M. No. 22, B. P. 0. Elks, Delta Theta Phi fraternity, and American Legion. Mr. and Mrs. Nazor reside at 5524 Dunbar Avenue, Ashtabula. C. E. Calaway. —As the authorized agent for the Plymouth and Dodge automobiles at Jefferson, Mr. Calaway is recognized as one of the dependable and successful business men of Ashtabula County. He was born in this county, the son of S. S. and Jocie (Taggart) Calaway. S. S. Calaway was a native of Ashtabula County, and for many years was employed on the New York Central Railroad as an engineer. He died Oct. 24, 1934. His wife was born at Plymouth Ridge, Ashtabula County. Their children are: Merle L., lives at Conneaut, Ohio. He married Miss Julia Millard, of Conneaut and they have a daughter, Carmen; and C. E., subject of this sketch. The boyhood of C. E. Calaway was spent at Kingsville and Jefferson. He is a graduate of Jefferson High School, and spent many years in business with J. E. Orford, garage owner at Jefferson, until the death of Mr. Orford in 1931. At that time Mr. Calaway took over the business, and since 1934 he has been the local dealer for the Plymouth and Dodge automobiles. 904 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO On Nov. 2, 1928, Mr. Calaway was united in marriage with Miss Thelma Hackett, a native of Beaver Center, Pa., born April 1, 1907, daughter of W. I. and Nettie M. (Cornell) Hackett. They are residents of Jefferson, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Hackett are the parents of three children: 1. L. C., lives at Erie, Pa., where he is engaged in the laundry business. He married Miss Josephine Dickey, of Beaver Center, Pa. 2. Nona G. Orford, whose husband formerly owned the garage business at Jefferson now operated by Mr. Calaway. 3. Thelma Calaway. She is a graduate of Beaver Center (Pa.) High School and during 1925-26 was a student at the Ashtabula Business College. Before her marriage Mrs. Calaway was employed in the county clerk's office in Ashtabula. They have a daughter, Shirley May, born March 8, 1931. Mr. Calaway is a Republican, a member of Jefferson Lodge, F. & A. M., Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Rotary Club. A. M. Mills, M. D. —One of the prominent younger physicians and surgeons of Ashtabula County is Doctor Mills, of Ashtabula, who has offices at 217 Park Place. He was born in this city, May 24, 1903, the son of A. D. and Edith (Mills) Mills. A. D. Mills is a native of New York and his wife was born in Saybrook Township, Ashtabula County. Their children are: 1. A. M., subject of this sketch. 2. Theodore R., associated with his father who is a plumbing contractor in Ashtabula. 3. Harold J., a member of the faculty of Ashtabula High School. After his graduation from Ashtabula High School in 1921, A. M. Mills entered Ohio State University. He received the degree of Bachelor of Arts there in 1925 and four HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 905 years later was graduated from the Medical School of Western Reserve University. Doctor Mills served as interne at St. Alexis Hospital, Cleveland, and was resident physician and surgeon at Glennville Hospital, Cleveland, and since 1931 has been established in general practice at Ashtabula. On June 15, 1929, Doctor Mills was united in marriage with Miss Helen Ida Shellhammer, a native of Pennsylvania, daughter of Taylor and Iva Shellhammer. They reside on North Ridge Road near Ashtabula. Mrs. Mills is a graduate of Ashtabula High School and Ashtabula General Hospital. She also held the position of county health nurse following her marriage until 1933. To Doctor and Mrs. Mills has been born a son, Richard, born Feb. 17, 1934. Doctor Mills is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to Harbor Lodge, F. & A. M., the Western Reserve Chapter No. 8, Ashtabula and Columbian Commandery, Kiwanis Club, and Phi Chi fraternity. He also is identified with the Ashtabula County, Ohio State, and American Medical Associations. He is a member of the staff of Ashtabula General Hospital. Doctor Mills lives at 2043 East 44th Street, Ashtabula. Hon. Charles R. Sargent. —As judge of the Common Pleas Court of Ashtabula County, Judge Charles R. Sargent is recognized as one of the most prominent and influential citizens of Northeastern Ohio, and he is a member of a distinguished family of Jefferson. He was born at Jamestown, Pa., July 28, 1884, the son of C. H. and Sarah L. (Rankin) Sargent. C. H. Sargent, deceased, was widely known throughout Ashtabula County as a leading lawyer of Jefferson, where he was associated in practice for many years with his wife, Sara L. Sargent, as a member of the firm of Sargent & 906 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Sargent. He was born at Belmont, N. Y., June 25, 1853, and in early life was interested in the mercantile business at Jamestown, Pa. He later studied law at Andover, Ohio, where he also conducted a business, and following his admission to the bar he practiced law and also was clerk of courts in Ashtabula County, which office he capably filled for nine years. In 1902 he became associated in the practice of law with his wife, who had been admitted to the Ohio bar, Oct. 4, 1897, being one of the first women in the state to gain this professional distinction. She was born at Greenville, Pa., Oct. 24, 1863, and died Dec. 29, 1912. Mrs. Sargent was a leader in the civic and social life of her community, and also prominent in the affairs of her church, being a devout member of the Congregational Church. She possessed unusual ability as a public speaker and was active in the work of the Order of the Eastern Star. Mr. and Mrs. Sargent were married on Aug. 1, 1883, at Greenville, Pa. Their only child was Charles R., subject of this sketch. Following his graduation from the public schools of Andover, Charles R. Sargent entered Oberlin College, where he received a degree. He then studied law and began his professional career at Jefferson in 1908 as an associate of his father and mother. Mr. Sargent later served as prosecuting attorney of Ashtabula County for three terms, and has held the responsible office of common pleas judge since Feb. 9, 1925. He also was clerk of the election board for three years and served as secretary of the Agricultural Society of Ashtabula County. On Aug. 27, 1913, Judge Sargent was united in marriage with Miss Olive Case, daughter of Charles H. and Addie E. (Stewart) Case. Mr. Case is a prominent citizen of Jefferson and for many years served as mayor. He was born at Granby, Conn., May 18, 1857, and in early life went west to Colorado, where he was interested in the drug business. He HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO -907 later owned a drug store at Salt Lake City, Utah, and at Silver Reef, Utah. He came to Jefferson in 1889, and has since conducted a successful drug business here. Olive (Case) Sargent is a graduate of Wooster College. To Judge and Mrs. Sargent have been born three children, Sara Jane, Charles Frederick and Robert Case. Judge Sargent is a member of the Congregational Church, and is affiliated with the Masonic lodge, 32nd degree, and B. P. O. Elks, of Ashtabula. Mary C. Browning, M. D. —Prominent among the successful professional women of Northeastern Ohio, is Dr. Mary C. Browning, physician and surgeon, who has a well established practice at Cortland in Trumbull County. She was born at Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 13, 1878, the daughter of Henry Levin and Mary (Asmus) Levin. Both Henry Levin and his wife were natives of Germany and early settlers of Indianapolis. He was a blacksmith by trade. He and his wife are deceased. Their children were: 1. Louisa Erickson, lives at St. Louis, Mo. 2. Louis L., lives at Mooresville, Ind. 3. Mary C., the subject of this sketch. 4. Henry, a World War veteran, lives at Marion, Ind. 5. Frank, lives at Canton. 6. William, who died in infancy. Mary C. Levin was graduated from high school at Indianapolis and then entered the School of Nursing at Battle Creek, Mich. Until 1915 she followed the nursing profession and in that year entered Wooster College with her daughter, Zelma. Following their graduation there both mother and daughter entered Women's Medical College in Philadelphia, from which Dr. Browning received the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1924. Her daughter was graduated in Medicine the following year. Dr. Browning then was connected with 908 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Battle Creek Hospital until 1927 and in that year located at Canton, Ohio. She has been established in practice at Cortland since 1933. On April 18, 1900, Mary C. Levin married Ralph Mackin. They had two daughters: 1. Zelma, M. D., married Russell McManus, and has a son, Robert. She is engaged in the practice of medicine at Caney, Kansas. 2. Marie Hoffmister, lives at Canton, Ohio. Doctor Mary C. (Levin) Mackin married (second) Henry S. Browning, Dec. 5, 1932. Bert Holloway. —A veteran of the World War, Bert Holloway is a leading citizen of Niles, where he has been superintendent of the municipal water and light departments since 1903. He was born at Lisbon, Ohio, July 17, 1873, the son of Col. L. L. and Ada B. (Dunlap) Holloway. Col. L. L. Holloway was born in Columbiana County, near Lisbon, Feb. 27, 1843, and died in November, 1925. He is buried at Niles. His widow was also born at Lisbon, and resides at Niles. Mr. Holloway was born in a log house built by his grandfather. He was the son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Willard) Holloway. His father was also born on the same farm of 160 acres in Columbiana County, land that had been acquired as a homestead by his grandfather, Ephriam Holloway, who came from the State of Virginia, a Quaker in religion. He cleared up much of the land and spent the remainder of his life there. Leonard Holloway was educated at Lisbon and left school to learn the printer's trade in the newspaper plant of the Patriot, of which Thomas Wood was editor. He also worked for a time as a printer on the Buckeye State. He was a veteran of the Civil War and saw three months' service at the beginning of the war as a member of the 19th 0. V. Infantry. At his second enlistment he joined Company F, of the 76th Ohio Infantry, HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 909 and became regimental adjutant. He served in many of the great campaigns and saw active service under General Grant and Sherman. He participated in the battle of Rich Mountain during the West Virginia campaign. He was also at Fort Donaldson, Shiloh, Corrinth, Vicksburg, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, Ringold, Siege of Atlanta, and the March to the Sea. He was in Sherman's victorious army through South and North Carolina, and was mustered out at Columbus, Ohio, in August, 1865. The first two years out of the service were spent in the drilling of oil wells in Pennsylvania. He was then employed as a fireman on the Erie Railroad and subsequently became engineer. He left that company's employ in 1882 as one of the veterans in the service. Mr. Holloway then became interested in the undertaking business at Niles and was established at the present location of Bodkin & Bodkin. He was a former mayor of Niles for four years, served as a member of the city council, and was master of ceremonies at the unveiling of the McKinley monument to the public. Mr. Holloway was a personal friend of the late William McKinley. He was a charter member of McPherson Post, Grand Army of the Republic, and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for half a century. He also belonged to the Knights of Pythias and Elks Lodge. To L. L. and Ada B. (Dunlap) Holloway were born twelve children, only four of whom survive: 1. Bert, the subject of this sketch. 2. James C., a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history. 3. R. G., lives at Niles. 4. Helen, widow of Fred Williams, lives at Niles. Bert Holloway is a graduate of the public schools of Niles and took correspondence work in mechanical and electrical engineering at the International Correspondence Schools, Scranton, Pa. In 1888 he entered the employ of the Reeves Boiler Company at Niles as a stationary engineer. Five years later he volunteered for service in the Spanish- 910 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO American war and served with the U. S. navy. Upon his return to Niles Mr. Holloway was employed as a fireman on the Erie Railroad for two years. His next employment was with the Niles Boiler Company and on Dec. 1, 1903, he received his present appointment as superintendent of the municipal water and light plant of Niles. During the World War he volunteered in the U. S. navy as a machinist, April 6, 1917, and served on the U. S. S. "Indiana" until July 19, 1918, when he was transferred to the U. S. S. "Michigan" with the rank of ensign in engineering. After the armistice he was transferred to the U. S. S. "Connecticut" as assistant engineer and did convoy duty between Brest, France, and New York City. He was retired from active duty, July 15, 1919. He now holds the rank of lieutenant in the U. S. Naval Reserves. In 1902 Mr. Holloway married Miss Winifred Wetzel, of Niles, and they are the parents of six children: 1. Mary, born in 1903, married Hans Ewers, lives at Niles. 2. Ada, born in 1904, married Gene Graham, lives at Niles. 3. Catherine, born in 1907, a graduate of Miami University, now a teacher of music in the schools of Jefferson County. 4. Olive, born in 1909, a graduate of Kent Normal School, teacher. 5. Ruth, born in 1913, married Anthony Corea, lives at Niles. 6. John, born in 1914. Mr. Holloway is a member of the American Legion and is present commander of Leonard Holloway Garrison of the Army and Navy Union. He also is a member of the American Legion Band, Warren Post. He is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and Eagles lodge. James C. Holloway. —Outstanding among the successful and well known business men of Trumbull County is James C. Holloway, who is identified with the firm of Holloway & Reese, funeral directors, at Niles. He was born in this city, HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 911 Sept. 12, 1881, the son of Colonel L. L. and Ada B. (Dunlap) Holloway. A complete biography of Colonel L. L. Holloway appears elsewhere in this history in the sketch of his son, Bert Holloway. James C. Holloway acquired his education in the public schools of Niles, and at an early age became identified with his father's undertaking business here. Upon the death of Colonel Holloway in 1925 management of the enterprise was assumed by James C. Holloway. Two years later the business was reorganized as Holloway & Reese. The firm owns the finest funeral establishment in this section of the state and maintains ambulance service. Mr. Holloway married (first) Miss Olive Bolin in 1902. She died in 1914 and is buried at Niles. She was the daughter of J. D. and Helen (Parks) Bolin. The former died in 1902 and the latter resides in California. Mr. Holloway married (second) Miss Mary L. McGuire, a native of Pennsylvania. Their children are 1. Leonard, born in 1915. 2. Helen, born in 1917. 3. James C., Jr., born in 1919. 4. Mary Jane, born in 1921. 5. Nancy, born May 21, 1922, died in 1925. 6. Robert, born Aug. 9, 1924. Politically, Mr. Holloway is a Republican. He was candidate for the office of sheriff of Trumbull County in 1934, and has served for two years as safety director, and four years as member of the city council. His lodge affiliations are: Masonic lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Order of Red Men, Eagles Lodge, and Rotary Club. The Congregational Church of Painesville. —Founded in 1810, the Congregational Church has the distinction of being Painesville's oldest church. It was organized by a group of 912 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Connecticut people who came to the Western Reserve during that period of history and settled in this section. It is likewise the oldest church in Lake County. It was originally a branch of the American Home Missionary Society, and it has continued throughout the years as a stanch missionary church. The church had no regular pastor until 1818, at which time Rev. Darrow was sent here by appointment. The present church building was erected in 1862, the parsonage being added two years later. An organ was installed in 1881, and at that time the congregation was able to claim the finest church organ in this part of the State. At the present time the Congregational Church of Painesville has a membership of 560 people. During the year of 1934 21 of the young people of the church were enrolled at colleges or universities. B. G. McCurley, M. D. —A widely known figure in professional circles in Trumbull County is Dr. McCurley, who has successfully practiced medicine at Cortland for 36 years. He was born here July 3, 1876, the son of James C. and Florilla (Hayes) McCurley. James C. McCurley was born in southern Indiana, Aug. 3, 1861. His early life was spent in Pennsylvania and as a young man he located at Cortland, Ohio, where he became a successful building contractor. He later owned and operated a farm in Fowler Township. Mr. McCurley died in September, 1909, and is buried in Hillside Cemetery, Cortland. His wife was born in Fowler Township, Trumbull County, Sept. 21, 1852, and died in 1918. Their only child was B. G., the subject of this sketch. The boyhood of B. G. McCurley was spent in Cortland and he attended the district schools. Following his graduation from Cortland High School he taught in the schools HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 913 of Fowler Township for one year, after which he entered New Lime Institute in Ashtabula County. He received the degree of Doctor of Medicine at Hahnemann Medical College, Chicago, in 1899, at the age of 23 years. His entire professional career has been spent at Cortland, and from 1916 until 1934 Dr. McCurley successfully operated a private hospital in connection with his practice. He has since been a member of the staff of the Warren Hospital. Dr. McCurley has always taken an active and prominent part in civic affairs and has been president of the Trumbull County Board of Health since its organization. He is a director of the Cortland Bank. On March 29, 1899, Dr. McCurley married Miss Winifred L. Meek, Cortland. She was born Feb. 27, 1875, at Oakfield, Trumbull County, Ohio, and is a graduate of Cortland High School. Before her marriage she was a teacher in the public schools of Trumbull County. She is the daughter of Warren Fayette and Hattie L. (Cowdery) Meek. Mr. Meek was born in Bezetta Township, Nov. 13, 1846, and died Sept. 18, 1915. His wife was born Aug. 24, 1850, and died Aug. 27, 1891. Both are buried in Christian Church Cemetery, Cortland. To Mr. and Mrs. Meek were born three children: 1. Winifred McCurley. 2. Frank C., farmer, lives near Cortland. 3. Dr. John A., physician and surgeon, lives at Vienna, Trumbull County. He is a graduate of the Cleveland Homeopathic Medical College, and is a veteran of the World War. Dr. and Mrs. McCurley have a son, James Carleton, born March 12, 1903. He is a graduate of Cortland High School and received a degree in Electrical Engineering at Ohio State University in 1925. He is now identified with the Republic Steel Company at Warren. He was married June 22, 1926, to Miss Barbara Faith Brobst, of Cortland, and they have a daughter, Marcea Mae, born Feb. 8, 1933. 914 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Dr. McCurley and his family are members of the Methodist Church. He is identified with the Trumbull County, Ohio State, and American Medical Associations. He is also affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and his wife is a member of the order of Eastern Star, Past Matron. H. P. Wisman, who is popular throughout Trumbull County as superintendent of Weatherfield Township schools, at Mineral Ridge, is a native of Ohio. He was born in Portage County, Nov. 22, 1899, the son of Rev. J. P. and Carrie G. (Clugh) Wisman. Rev. J. P. Wisman is a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and is pastor of Lake Street M. E. Church at Ashtabula. He was born at Ravenna, Ohio, Sept. 22, 1864. He was graduated from Allegheny College and Ohio Wesleyan University, class of 1897. During the past six years he has been located at Ashtabula. His wife was born at Perrysville, Ohio, Oct. 5, 1874. Their children are : 1. H. P., the subject of this sketch. 2. Ruth, a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, now a member of the faculty of Ashtabula Harbor High School. 3. Grace, a graduate of Amsterdam High School and attended the State Normal School at Kent, Ohio. She married Sidney Camp and lives at Brooklyn, N. Y. Following his graduation from Bristolville High School in 1918, H. P. Wisman entered Ohio Wesleyan University, where he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1922. He has taken graduate work at Ohio State University during the summers of 1924, 1927, 1931, and 1934. He began his teaching career in 1922 at Ashtabula Harbor High School, and three years later was appointed superintendent of schools in Johnston Township, Trumbull County. After two years in that capacity he served for one year as superintendent of North Bloomfield School, six years as superintendent of HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 915 Liberty Township Schools, and in 1934 Mr. Wisman assumed his present duties as superintendent of Weatherfield Township Schools. On June 18, 1925, Mr. Wisman married Miss Floy Ellen Griffin, daughter of A. M. and Della (Venn) Griffin. Mr. Griffin is a well known farmer at North Bloomfield, Ohio. In 1922 Mrs. Wisman was graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University, and before her marriage was a teacher in the schools of Andover, Ohio, Bloomfield Township, Champion Township High School, and Johnston Township High Schools. Mr. Wisman is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and is affiliated with Ashtabula Harbor Lodge, F. and A. M., Forresters of America, Kiwanis Club, Johnston Township Grange, and Chi Phi Fraternity. During the World War Mr. Wisman was a member of the Student Army Training Corps. He is a member of the American Legion. William E. Wenner. —As the superintendent of the Ashtabula Harbor Special School District, Mr. Wenner holds a responsible position in the educational life of the community. He has served in this capacity since 1909 and has also been a member of the Ohio State Legislature. He was born in Salem, Pa., Aug. 27, 1872, the son of George J. and Martha (Finley) Wenner. George J. Wenner was born in Lehigh County, Pa., in 1849, the son of William Wenner, who spent the greater part of his life as a farmer and hunter in Clarion County, Pa. William Wenner was the son of a pioneer settler of Pennsylvania who had come to this country from Germany. George J. Wenner became a successful farmer and lived at Salem, Pa., at the time of his death in 1917. He was much interested in the founding of schools and had served as trus- 916 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO tee of his home district. His wife, Martha (Finley) Wenner, was born at Germantown, Pa., in 1854 and died in 1912. They were the parents of the following children: 1. William E., subject of this sketch. 2. May R., married Henry Shirey, farmer, lives at Salem, Pa. 3. Elizabeth, married John Weller, lives at Emlenton, Pa. 4. Charles R., lives at Salem, Pa. 5. Ina, married Clinton Rhoads, lives at Salem, Pa. 6. Harry O., lives at Knox, Pa. 7. Hattie, married Arthur Adams, lives at Butler, Pa. 8. Emma, married Roy O'Neil, lives at Butler, Pa. 9. Laura, married Arthur Pearson, lives at New Galilee, Pa. 10. Lawrence, lives at Salem, Pa. 11. Grace, married Clarence Adams, lives at Ninevah, Pa. 12. Arthur, who died in infancy. William E. Wenner received his elementary training in the public schools of Pennsylvania, and afterward attended Westminster Preparatory School, Clarion State Normal School, and Westminster College. For four years Mr. Wenner taught in the rural schools, eight years was superintendent of schools at Fredericksburg, Ohio, and then became head of the English department of the Slippery Rock Normal School, at Slippery Rock, Pa. He resigned the latter position to become assistant principal of Wooster University Preparatory School, at Wooster, Ohio, being associated in this relationship with Prof. J. H. Dickason, head of Wooster College summer school. For 14 years Mr. Wenner was a member of the faculty there and taught Latin and literature. As mentioned above, since 1909 Mr. Wenner has held his present position in the Ashtabula Harbor Special School District. Mr. Wenner served as a member of the Ohio State Legislature during the 83rd, 84th and 85th sessions. He has advanced in a political way not as a result of efforts on his own behalf during campaigns, but because the voters realize his unusual ability, fairness, fearlessness, integrity and dependability. His only "boss" is his own conscience—his HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 917 sense of right and justice toward all whom he represents. He is particularly well equipped to fill a position in which direct first hand knowledge of the requirements and interests of men in different relations to society is essential. He knows what it means to work up by his own effort. He spent the first 18 years of his life on a farm in Pennsylvania with comparatively limited opportunities. But he struggled and studied and acquired a good education through the exercise of an eager and retentive mind. Today he is known as a student of many of the big questions of local, state and national interest. His analytical mind, quickened by keen perception has given him an unusual and clear conception of some of the most intricate problems. While in the Legislature, Mr. Wenner was particularly interested in legislation affecting public education, Americanization, and labor. In the 83rd session, he was chairman of the committee on building and loan and other savings institutions. He was also a member of the committee on universities and colleges, state and economic betterment, cities, common schools, federal relations and labor. In the 84th session he was a member of the committees on cities, labor, taxation, and common schools. During his first term he introduced among other measures a bill for the revision of the school code which is now part of the statutes of Ohio. While serving his next term he presented a bill providing for compulsory physical education and a bill for extension of the benefits of workmen's compensation act, commonly known as the occupational disease bill. Mr. Wenner is especially interested in revision of the methods of legislation, changes in the method of levying taxes, education with special emphasis on physical training, and practical Americanization, and questions affecting labor. For ten summers Mr. Wenner was a member of the Redpath Chautauqua Circuit, and lectured on civic, social and 918 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO educational themes. During this time he delivered over 1500 addresses in over a thousand cities in 35 states. On Jan. 8, 1902, Mr. Wenner married Miss Margie L. Rugh, of Salem, Pa., and they have two sons, Thomas, a teacher at Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., and Leland, at home. Mr. Wenner is a member of Garfield Lodge F. & A. M. No. 528; Conneaut Council; Ashtabula Chapter and Cornmandery; and Cleveland Consistory. He is a prominent member of the Congregational Church, and for a number of years was a member of the National Council of the Y. M. C. A. He served two terms as president of the Ashtabula Chamber of Commerce. He is a life member of the National Education Association, a member of the Ohio State Association and a member of the Executive Committee of the N. E. O. T. A. Mr. Wenner was a member of the 1931 European Seminar under direction of Sherwood Eddy. Leonard Crawford. —One of the able business men of Trumbull County is Leonard Crawford, who is superintendent of the American Sintering Company at Hubbard. He is a native of Ohio, born at Fayette, Feb. 14, 1893, the son of Clarence and Sevylia (Allen) Crawford. Clarence Crawford and his wife are natives of Fayette County, Ohio, and now live retired on a farm in Johnston Township, Trumbull County. Leonard Crawford attended the District schools of Paint Township, Fayette County, Ohio, until his family located in Johnston Township, Trumbull County, and he is a graduate of Johnston High School. He taught school for one year at Cortland in Trumbull County, after which he became a sales representative of the John C. Lowe Company, at HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 919 Cleveland. He later spent six months in the employ of the Erie Railroad Company at Hubbard, and in 1916 became associated with the American Sintering Company as a foreman. He has been plant superintendent since 1931. The American Sintering Company was organized in 1904, by Jean B. Clark, of Chicago, Ill., who still continues as president of the company. It is one of the few plants of its type in the United States, and specializes in the manufacture of sintering, which is used in blast furnaces. It is a by-product of the blast furnace produced by iron and steel plants. The Hubbard plant ships its products throughout Mahoning Valley. On Dec. 24, 1915, Mr. Crawford married Miss Winifred Rhodes, of Union City, Ind., the daughter of Jacob and Mary Rhodes. Mr. Rhodes became a prosperous farmer of Johnston Township, Trumbull County. He is deceased and is buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Youngstown. Mr. and Mrs. Crawford have three children: Aubrey, born March 17, 1924 ; Faye, born Feb. 28, 1926; and Joan, born May, 25, 1932. Mr. Crawford is a member of the Presbyterian Church and belongs to the Knights of Pythias, and Hillman Lodge No. 481, F. and A. M. of Youngstown, Ohio. He is also a member of the Hubbard village council. The family residence is located at 223 Christian Avenue, Hubbard, Ohio. J. C. Oriel. —As proprietor of the Oriel Printing Company, at Warren, Mr. Oriel is widely known among the progressive and successful business men of Trumbull County. He was born in Wales, June 9, 1874, the son of William O. and Mrs. Oriel. William O. Oriel and his wife were natives of Wales and are deceased. They are buried at Warren. 920 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO The boyhood of J. C. Oriel was spent at Warren and he is a graduate of the public schools. He learned the trade of printer on the "Warren Chronicle", and after ten years on that newspaper, Mr. Oriel established his present business in the Wick Building. He is a commercial printer. On Dec. 22, 1897, Mr. Oriel was united in marriage with Miss Jessie E. Zaumans, of Warren. They have no children. Mr. Oriel is a member of the Baptist Church, and he belongs to the Rotary Club of Warren. Wayne F. Ainsley. —As mayor of Cortland, Mr. Ainsley is also widely known throughout Trumbull County as proprietor of the Cortland Hatchery. He was born at Parkman, Geauga County, May 2, 1876, the son of Z. S. and Nancy (Chalker) Ainsley. Z. S. Ainsley was born on the old Ainsley homestead in Geauga County in 1850 and died in 1921. He spent his entire life as a farmer. His father was Thomas Ainsley who came to this country from England when a boy of nine years. He became one of the largest landowners in northern Ohio and at the time of his death had in his possession 800 acres. He is buried in Overlook Cemetery, at Parkman. Early members of the family spelled the name "Ainslie". Nancy (Chalker) Ainsley was born at Nelson, Ohio, and died in 1934, at the age of 80 years. Wayne F. Ainsley was reared and educated at Parkman and West Farmington. He spent four years in the office of a Cleveland paper factory, and later engaged in business at Middlefield, Ohio. In 1909 he became interested in the selling and installation of furnaces as a representative of a Youngstown concern, and until 1933 was engaged in this work during the winter seasons. Since 1919 he has been interested in the raising of chickens as proprietor of the HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 921 Cortland Hatchery. His incubators have a capacity of 26,200 eggs. He has served as president and director of the Northeast Ohio Poultry Association. On Aug. 3, 1904, Mr. Ainsley married Miss Alta Tift, born at Bristolville, Ohio, daughter of Norton and Emma Tift. Both are deceased and are buried at East Farmington. To Mr. and Mrs. Ainsley were born two sons: 1. Thane, married Aline Harmon, of Cortland. 2. Robert, attends Cortland High School. Mr. Ainsley was elected mayor of Cortland in 1925 and was reelected to that office in 1931 and again 1933. He had previously served as a member of the council, for several years. Mr. Ainsley is interested in the collecting of old coins and has in his possession a seven dollar Continental Currency Bill issued in 1776, which his great-grandfather had received before the time of the Revolutionary War. For the past several years he has been very much interested in "4H" Club work, having served as advisor in Cortland for the Poultry and Garden division in "4H" Club Work. He and his family are members of the Methodist Church and Mr. Ainsley has been a member of the board for a number of years. He is also a member of Cortland Lodge No. 529, F. & A. M. David L. Buchanan. —As superintendent of public schools at Newton Falls, Mr. Buchanan holds a responsible position in the educational life of Trumbull County. He was born at Unionport, Ohio, Nov. 26, 1885, the son of Phillip S. and Jennie (Lewis) Buchanan. Phillip S. Buchanan was born at Waynesburg, Pa., Jan. 16, 1851, and died Dec. 24, 1929. He was a prominent farmer and stockman and also successful as a wool broker. He 922 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO was identified for several years with the Chicago live stock shows. Mr. Buchanan held membership in the Christian Church. His wife was born in Ruff Creek Township, near Washington, Pa., April 16, 1861, and resides at Unionport, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan were the parents of 12 children, seven of whom survive: 1. Sarah L., lives at Sturgeon, Pa. 2. Ora, married L. 0. Peterson, lives at Unionport. 3. David L., subject of this sketch. 4. Randall Leighton, who is judge of the Municipal Court, at Steubenville, Ohio. He is a graduate of Bethany College, A. B., West Virginia, and Western Reserve University, LL. B. He served throughout the World War, being one of the first to enlist in the state of Ohio. 5. Simpson Hayes, lives at Steubenville, Ohio. 6. Phillip Paul, lives at Struthers, and is president of the board of education and registrar of Youngstown College. He also is a World War veteran, having served in France as a member of the 37th Division. He is vice commander of the Youngstown Post, American Legion. David L. Buchanan acquired his early education in the public schools and is a graduate of Ohio University, Muskingum-Franklin College, and Bethany College. He also received the degree of Master of Arts at Teachers College, at Washington, D. C. He began as a teacher in a one room school, later was principal for two years at the Bergholz village school, three years as superintendent of Wayne Township schools, two years as assistant principal of Toronto High School, seven years as district superintendent of District No. 2, Jefferson County, including three villages and townships with a total of 60 teachers. Mr. Buchanan next was appointed superintendent of county schools in Sandusky County, which numbered 160 teachers. His appointment as superintendent of schools in Carroll County followed, and he then spent three years as superintendent HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 923 of schools in Pickaway County, Ohio. He has been instructor in Stark County and also has served as a summer teacher at Bethany and Franklin colleges. He is qualified to teach English, Latin, social sciences, mathematics, history, economics, German, physical education, and science. He has been identified with the schools of Newton Falls as superintendent since 1934. On Jan. 24, 1907, Mr. Buchanan was united in marriage with Miss Harriet I. Leech, of Reeds Mill, Ohio, daughter of John and Margaret Leech, both deceased. She is a graduate of Ohio University and taught school for 15 years. To Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan have been born three children: 1. John Noel, born Sept. 22, 1909. 2. Margaret Jean, a graduate of Kent State Normal School, married in June, 1934, to John L. Richards. They live at Carrollton, Ohio. 3. David L., Jr., born Feb. 10, 1914, attends Miami College. He was awarded a four year scholarship to Miami College for having the highest grades in a group which represented 43,000 students. Mr. Buchanan is a prominent member of the Presbyterian Church, of Circleville, and was a member of the General Assembly at Baltimore, Md. He is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, 32nd degree, and belongs to the Knights of Pythias, Kiwanis Club, and Pi Gamma Mu fraternity. John Henry Andrus. —As a representative of the International Harvester Company at Painesville since 1911, Mr. Andrus is among the pioneer business men and representative citizens of Lake County. He was born at Elmira, N. Y., March 26, 1858, the son of Uriah and Mary (Webster) Andrus. Uriah Andrus and his wife were natives of New York. Both are deceased and are buried at Trumbull, Ashtabula 924 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO County. Their children were : 1. Elizabeth, married Burritt Tinker, and had a son, Clayton, who lives at Denver, Colo. She is deceased. 2. Whitfield, died at the age of 19 years. 3. John Henry, the subject of this sketch. John Henry Andrus grew up on his father's farm in Ashtabula County and attended the district schools. Until 1911 he followed the trade of painter, and in that year established his present business in Painesville. He is associated with his son, Forrest N. Andrus. On Nov. 1, 1879, Mr. Andrus married Miss Effie G. Chilson, daughter of George Chilson. She died July 15, 1931, and is buried in Trumbull Township. To Mr. and Mrs. Andrus were born the following children: 1. Ford W., born Feb. 2, 1883, married Bessie Collier. He is manager of the Fairport Branch of the Citizens Savings & Loan Company. They have a son, Ralph. 2. Forrest N., a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history. Ralph E. Elser. —For many years Ralph E. Elser was a leading figure in the field of education of Mahoning County. He now holds the office of sheriff of the county. Mr. Elser is the descendant of two old American families. The Elsers are descended from Peter Elser, who came from Germany to eastern Pennsylvania in 1749. Peter Elser's son George moved to Springfield Township, then in Columbiana County, Ohio, in 1806. Our subject is the great grandson of this George Elser. Simeon Elser, father of Ralph, was born in Beaver Township, and was a well known farmer of that township, being the owner of a well improved farm of one hundred acres. He married Mary Cover, whose family had been in Mahoning County since 1840. The Cover family were old Maryland stock, having come to Maryland from Germany before the Revolution. Simeon Elser died in 1912;