Salem Township

Salem Township

Washingtonville. - Dr. D. K. Bertloett began practice in Washing'tonville in 1837, and continued until his death, in 1872. His sons Henry and James are both physicians.

The following are in practice in the township: at Franklin Square, Dr. J. Burger, settled in 1859 ; at Leetonia, Dr. James Bertloett (son of Dr. 1). K. Bertloett), commenced practice in 1865 ; Dr. E. Hahn, settled in 1867 ; Dr. G. W. Bloom, settled in 1878 ; at Washingtonville, Dr. Jacob Buzzard, who began practice in 1849 ; Dr. Henry Bertloett (son of Dr. D. Iv. Bertloett), who has practiced since I860.

The township of Salem is number 15, of range 3, in the original survey, and is the centre township of the northern tier in Columbiana County. It contains thirtytwo full sections, four sections in the northwest quarter having been taken off in 1832 to form a part of the township of Perry. The boundaries are Green and Perry townships on the north, Fairfield on the east, Centre on the south, and Butler on the west.

Iron-ore, known as kidney-ore or wash-deposit, exists in surface beds in this portion of the township. Veins of coal underlie the township, which are worked to a considerable extent in the northern and southern parts.

The principal streams are the middle fork of Beaver Creek, which enters from Mahoning County, on the north, and, flowing in a direction west of south, divides the township into nearly equal parts ; and two branches, one of which enters from Mahoning, east of Washingtonville, and, flowing south and southwest, unites with the middle fork near the centre of the township and north of Franklin Square. The other branch flows easterly through the western part of the township, and joins the main stream immediately west of Franklin Square. These streams have several mill-sites, some of which have been occupied since 1803. Several smaller streams are tributary to those described, and others, flowing south, drain the southeastern portion of the township.

Early Settlements Section

Peter Miller, of Westmoreland Co., Va., as early as 1803, entered section No. 1 in this township, and paid therefor $800, of which sum his brother-in-law, Andrew Allerton, furnished $100. This land was entered at Steubenville, and afterwards shared with Peter and William Altman, his brothers-in-law, and Michael Boston. 31 r. Miller s share was subsequently apportioned among his children, - Charlotte, Susan, John, Jacob, and Peter.

quarters. Conrad Frederick purchased a part of the north half, which descended to his son Joseph, who sold to Michael Frederick, his cousin.

Section Ii

John Bair, a brother of Rudolph Bair, entered section 2. His daughter married Philip Hontz, and succeeded to 202 acres on the east half of the section, which was afterwards sold to William Hillman. J. Gongware purchased the south part of the west third, and his descendants still own it. A 3Ir. Kitch bought the middle third, and sold it to Frederick Bilger, who divided it among his three sons. The corporation of Washington occupies about one-quarter of the section.

Sections Iii. And X.

Jacob Bossart came from Franklin Co., Pa., about 1809, to New Lisbon, where he kept store for a short time, and entered sections 3 and 10. In 1810 he moved upon section 3 with his wife, and built a cabin on the middle fork of Little Beaver Creek. He made a small clearing, and soon afterwards built a saw-mill and made the manufacture of lumber a specialty. On this mill-site Mr. Bossart built three mills at different periods ; the second was destroyed by fire. From about 1812 a mill has been in constant operation upon this site, passing from Mr. Bossart successively and finally to James M. Hope, who is now in possession. With the exception of 20 acres sold to Peter Zimmerman, and 5 acres sold to Caleb Roller, both in the northwest quarter, section 3 was kept by Mr. Bossart until his death, and then divided among his children. Of these, Jeremiah Bossart lives on the farm originally purchased ; Dr. Jacob Bossart lives at Washingtonville. The southwest quarter of section 10 was sold by the sheriff to satisfy a bail-bond, the man for whom Mr. Bossart avas bail being one day too late with the money. lie kept the north half of section 10 until death, and left it to his children. John Albright bought the south part of the middle ; Christian Betz purchased 50 acres; and Conrad Miller 18 acres.

Section Iv Section Ix

William Shearer, a tanner, from Westmoreland Co., Pa., came to the township in 1805, and entered the whole of section 9. His wife and four or five sons came with him. He sold the north half to John Hilliard ; 100 acres of the southeast quarter to John Sheets ; and the northeast quarter to Samuel Elton and John Rakestraw, whose descendants are now living there. The remainder was divided between his sons John and James.

Section Xi

John Betz came, in 1804, from Franklin Co., Pa., and entered section 11 for his father, Urban Betz. The next year Urban Betz came to occupy the land, with his wife and five sons, - John, the oldest, George, Christian, William, and Frederick. A large house of logs was built where David Betz now lives. The axe in the hands of these sturdy pioneers soon made an opening in the forest where now the thriving town of Leetonia stands. A distillery was built soon afterwards, which was in use for many years.

' This section was worked by Urban Betz and his sons until his death, when it was divided. John had 175 acres in the southeast quarter, where " Grafton" stands, a suburb of Leetonia; William and George had 175 acres each in the northwest quarter; Frederick had 100 acres in the middle of the south part, where the village of Leetonia is ; Christian, a blacksmith, worked at his trade, and received from his father's estate only 21 acres on the southwest quarter. He is said to have been the first to discover coal in the county, and the first to use it.

Section Xii

David Hardman, in 1803, entered section 12 for his father. It was subsequently divided, Christian Meese, a brother-inlaw of David, receiving the west third, and David the middle third. The latter built his log cabin where the " Leetonia House" now stands. He moved in a few years to Unionville, and occupied the Wilhelm farm. He sold the old farm to John Yoder, who afterwards sold to the Leetonia Iron and Coal Company. George Wyrick bought the east third of the section. Jacob Anglemeyer purchased the Mease farm, and afterwards sold it to the Leetonia Company.

Section Xiii

This section was entered by Rudolph Bair in 1804, who afterwards sold a part to Joseph Longaneeker and a part to his son-in-law, John Smith. The section is now in possession of the Longaneckers, Anglemeyer, Zimmerman, and others.

Section Xiv

Rudolph Bair was interested in the early settlement of this section. Henry Dixson entered the southeast quarter in 1808, where his son-in-law, Daniel Sweitzer, lives.

Section Xv

time the northwest quarter of section 22. The property descended to Samuel and Isaac Reeves; the latter sold to Emor Fawcett. Ruth II. Nichols purchased the entire interests of Reeves and Fawcett in both sections, 15 and 22, and has since sold a portion of her purchase.

Section Xvi

This section was the school-lot, and was held for many years entirely on lease. It is still subject to lease, except the greater part of the northwest quarter. Of this N. McCann owns 40 acres, J. J. Blinker 40 acres, and J. Young 58 acres. The remainder of the section is leased by the trustees of the township. There was erected on the creek, over fifty years ago, a woolen-mill, which was afterwards destroyed by fire. The township cemetery is in the southeast corner of the section, and contains five acres.

Jonathan Fawcett built in 1841 the stone mill which stands on a branch of the middle fork of Beaver Creek. The mill is 40 by 61 feet in size, and five and a half stories high. The foundation is laid twenty-five feet below the level of the road. The walls are four feet thick for twelve feet of their height, and thence decrease to three feet and two feet in thickness. The property was leased in 1836 for ninetynine years, with privilege of renewal. It is now in possession of B. Raney.

Section Xvii

In the year 1809, William Furl entered section 17. Afterwards, Mr. Elwell had a part of the southwest quarter. Abram Webb purchased part of the north half. William Shinn bought in the southeast quarter. His son now lives on section 21.

In 1818, Jonathan Fawcett built a saw- and grist-mill on the section, on land given him by his grandfather, Thomas Temley, who came from Virginia in 1808, and settled in Perry township. Nathan Hawley, an elder brother of Benjamin Hawley, came to the township in 1816, and settled on section 17, in the southeast quarter, where Caleb Windell, a son-in-law, lives. Jesse Hawley, a son, lives in the northeast quarter.

Section Xviii

In 1802, Jonathan Haynes entered section 18, and soon sold the southeast quarter to his brother Nathaniel. The remainder was sold in the year 1850. None of the family remain in the township.

Section Xix

Section 19 was entered by Jonathan Taylor, of Belmont Co., Ohio, in 1803. In 1812 he sold the northwest quarter to Robert Phillips, who sold part of it, in 1828, to Benjamin Gaunt. The larger portion of the section he held and leased for many years, and finally sold it about thirty years ago. Senator Updegraif, of this State, is a grandson of Jonathan Taylor.

Benjamin Gaunt divided his lands on this section between his sons, John and Nerr. John is living on the homestead. Three daughters of Benjamin Gaunt live in Goshen, Mahoning Co., - Harriet, now Mrs. Kirtland ; Rachel, now Mrs. Protheroe ; and Mary. Elizabeth, another daughter, married George Hise, brother of Aaron and Howell, and lives in Iowa.

Section Xx

Abram Snyder entered section 20 in 1803, and sold tbe southwest quarter to Hugh Stuart, the southeast quarter to William Ogle and Patrick Kelly, and the northeast quarter to William Crane. He retained the northwest quarter till 1816, when he sold 40 acres thereof to Robert Phillips, who came to Salem township with his wife and six children, from Chester Co., Pa., in 1812.

Mr. Phillips went to the war in 1812, his family remaining in Salem, and after his return, in 1816, made the purchase of Mr. Snyder, and erected a tannery, which was in operation until 1861. Isaac 11., his son, lives on the original farm, which he has increased by purchase to 100 acres. Sarah, a daughter, now Mrs. Campbell, lives on section 18.

Section Xxi

Chillian Long came from Dauphin Co., Va., and entered the greater portion of section 21 and part of section 22. At his death it was divided among his children, - three sons and four daughters. It is now owned by J. Davidson, William McCracken, Jeremiah Betz, John Greenawalt, William Shinn, and others. The Hast Methodist church is on the section.

Section Xxii

This section was entered by quarter sections. Conrad Bennett took the northeast quarter, where is now the village of Franklin Square ; Samuel Reeves the northwest quarter; Chillian Long the southeast quarter, which is now in the possession of his descendants ; and Michael Mottinger the southwest quarter, which now (1879) is occupied by his son.

Section Xxiii

This section was entered about 1809, when the government permitted quarter sections to be entered. Henry Dixson, a Quaker, from Brownsville, Pa., in 1808, entered a quarter section on section 14, where Daniel Sweitzer, his son-inlaw, lives; and in 1809, March 20, entered the northeast quarter of section 23, where his son-in law, Simon S. Peppel, now lives. He entered also the southeast quarter in 1810, and a part of the west half a little later. It was divided among his children. William Harrison, a son-inlaw, had a part of it, which was afterwards sold to John Lorens, and by him sold to John Peppel. The old homestead is on section 24 ; the brick house built by Mr. Dixson is yet standing, and is the residence of Daniel Sweitzer.

Section Xxiv

Martin Hoke, from Lancaster Co., Pa., came to the township, located this section, and entered it at Steubenville, in 1 8U4, and returned home, intending to come out with his family the following spring. Before that time arrived he died ; and his wife, with three children, - John, Henry, and Elizabeth, - came out and settled upon the land Mr. Hoke had entered. It was afterwards divided into three parts. John had the northwest part, Henry the northeast part, and Elizabeth the south half. Elizabeth married Solomon Sitler, and her sons are living on the half section. A cemetery is located on the section, and therein rest the remains of many of the pioneers.

Section Xxv

Ephraim Holloway and Jacob Sweitzer, brothers-in-law of Martin Hoke, entered section 25 about the year 1804. The property passed into other hands. One of the early schools was kept on this section.

Section Xxvi

This section was entered by Reasin Beall, and by him sold to Henry Halverstadt, from Maryland, and it is still held mostly by his descendants.

Section Xxvii

The section was entered by Jacob Karns about 1808. William Groner, of Northampton Co., Pa., and Daniel Keck bought the southeast quarter about 1810. Their sons still occupy it. Daniel Burger bought the northeast quarter, where the Guys now reside, and Daniel Stewart the northwest quarter. After Mr. Karns' death the southwest quarter was bought by Richard Boice, from near Liverpool, who sold it to William Aldridge. Mr. Karns was one of the original members of the " Hast Methodist church." A society of the denomination called " Albrights" was formed at the house of Jacob Karns at an early day. Joseph Long, a son of Chillian, lived on this section, and became a bishop in the church of Evangelical Lutherans.

Section Xxviii

A Mr. Frederick entered section 28, and afterwards sold the southeast quarter to Ezekiel More. It was subsequently sold to John Bricker and Joseph Long. Mr. Frederick sold the southwest quarter to James McKinley, who sold to Samuel Shelton, and the north half to Abram, Isaac, and James Blacklidge. Iu 1824 the northwest quarter passed by sale to Garrett Hast, of Washington Co., Pa., who had lived on section 31 about fifteen years. His son Garrett is now (1879) living on the farm. Nathaniel McCracken purchased a quarter of this section in 1812.

Section Xxix

Jonathan Skyhawk entered this section. He did not keep it long, but sold it to Jordan Jones, who afterwards sold to C. K. Betz, who still owns the larger part of the west half. The east half was bought by Jesse Dickinson, from Greene Co., Pa., in 1804, who came in with his wife, three sons, and five daughters. The land was divided among the children. Benjamin now lives on part of the farm. One daughter, Mrs. Rachel Ryan, lives in Washingtonville ; another, Mrs. Tabitha Thomas, resides in the west part of Salem township. Mr. Dickinson died at the age of forty years.

Section Xxx

Preston Peck, a native of Loudon Co., Va., came to this county in 1804, and settled on section 30, in the township of Salem. lie established his home on the northeast quarter of the section. Ann, his oldest daughter, married Robert Yates, who came in 1807, and took the southwest quarter of the same section. William, a son, is living on the homestead farm, lie was about six years old when his father made the settlement.

James Yates, a brother of Robert, bought the west half of the section, and divided it into three parts. Benjamin Yates had the south part, Robert the middle, and James the north part. Benjamin gave the east half to his sons, Edward and John. Edward resided there while he lived. John remained twenty-eight years, and then sold his property and moved to Michigan. William, son of Robert, moved to the place where Benjamin lived, the latter having removed to Michigan.

Section Xxxi

William Teegarden* was a brother-in-law of Levi Blacklidge, they having married sisters. He came to Salem township in the summer of 1804, entered section 31, and built a log house where James Palmer now resides. The section was entered with the understanding that it should be divided between William Teegarden, Uriah White, and Robert. Blacklidge. Uriah White had the west third, 207 acres; William Teegarden, the middle, 222 acres; and Robert Blacklidge, the east third, 214 acres.

William Teegarden, with his wife, son Uriah, daughter Elizabeth, and the mother of Mrs. Teegarden, came to this township by the road from New Lisbon, in April, 1805, and arrived about sunset on the southeast bank of the creek, opposite the cabin of Levi Blacklidge. Mr. Teegarden hailed across the creek to Levi, and was directed to ford the stream about twenty rods farther down, near a large oak-tree, and keep on the upper side of the fording-place to avoid a large rock in the channel. The crossing was quickly made, when there ensued a joyful meeting of the sisters, and of mother and daughter. They remained that night in Levi's humble log cabin, and the next morning continued the journey to their own little home. Uriah's first job was to ungear the team. This done, he was sent out with his sister, Elizabeth, to gather leaves with which to fill the beds.

In 1850, William Teegarden sold the farm to James Farmer, who now owns and occupies it. Uriah White retained his farm until his death, when it passed to his sons, James and Thomas. Robert Blacklidge leased his farm, in 1806, to Garrett Hast, who lived there about fifteen years, when the place was sold to John Howenstein, who sold it to George Farmer.

Section Xxxii

Levi Blacklidge, of Washington Co., Pa., in 1803 entered section 32. In 1804 he came out with his wife and daughter Sarah, Robert Blacklidge (a cousin), and one or two laborers. He built a grist-mill during the summer of 1804, on the middle fork of Beaver Creek, where the mill of Uriah Teegarden now stands. The next year he put up a saw-mill, a few rods below the grist-mill. This mill stood twelve years, and in 1816 he erected a frame mill on the old site, which is still standing.

After his death, which occurred about the year 1812, the land was given to his brothers Abram and James, and the mill property and 165 acres to his daughter Sarah, who married Nathan Harris. Uriah Teegarden bought the mill property ; William Yates bought 165 acres, which was afterwards sold to John Hanna, who now occupies it.

A post-office was established at Teegarden Station in 1868. Uriah Teegarden was the first postmaster, and was succeeded by Nathan Hendricks, who still holds the position. The first store was kept by William Skinner, about 1830. " Teegarden Station," on the Niles and New Lisbon Railroad, is on this section.

Section Xxxiii

Th is section was entered by Basil Wells. In 1806, Abram Alter, of Maryland, bought the northwest quarter, and, with George Butz, bought the northeast quarter.

Andrew Blinker bought the southeast quarter and willed it to Abby, his daughter, who married Samuel Wall. Their son, Peter Wall, lives on the farm. Conrad Wormer bought the southwest quarter, which was afterwards sold to Win. Teegarden. Abram Arter built his first log cabin where his son Simon now lives, on the northwest quarter. A coal mine is on the Arter farm, and is worked by residents of Cleveland.

Section Xxxiv

Matthias Stewart, of Maryland, came to this township in 1811, and entered the southwest quarter of section 34. About the same time, John Bricker entered the northwest quarter. Daniel Burger, and Nicholas, his father, in 1807 - 8 entered the northeast quarter, and Henry Wormer the southeast quarter. The descendants of the early settlers are still living on the several farms.

A log church was built nearly in the middle of the township in 1812. The people in this neighborhood were " Lutherans" and " Reformed Lutherans," and united in the erection of the church.

Section Xxxv

A Mr. Simon, from Washington Co., Pa., entered this section in 1809. The next year, his two sons, George and Andrew, built a log house on the northeast corner of the section, where Henry Blinker, son of Andrew, now lives. A year later, a saw-mill was built on the creek, near where now lives Adam Simon, a grandson of the first owner. The descendants of Jonathan Lodge live in the southeast quarter of this section.

Section Xxxvi

This section was entered by speculators, who sold the east half, in 1805, to Jonathan Lodge, who came from Loudon Co., Ya. In 1807 he hired a man named Jasper Crandall, who lived in the south part of the county, to raise a log house, with a roof. In the spring of 1808, with his wife and nine children, - James, Benjamin, Abram, William, Evan, Catharine, Mary, Sarah, and Elizabeth, - he came to the location. The log house not yet being in condition to live in, they moved into a log cabin situated a little east of their own, and which had been used for a school-house. In this cabin they lived about three weeks. The work of clearing had commenced, and every one of this

The land remained in Mr. Lodge's possession until his death, in 1S44, when Jonathan and Evan succeeded to 196 acres in the northeast corner. Evan sold his part to Jonathan (where the latter now lives), and bought a farm in Elk Run township. William had 120 acres in the southeast corner.

Andrew Blinker came to the township in 1804, and bought the west half of the section. At his death it was divided among his children. His daughter, Sarah, had 200 acres, which, at her death, passed, by the terms of her will, to " Heidelberg College" and other institutions. Mr. Blinker was one of the original members of the Reformed Lutheran church of Salem township, as was also his son, Henry, who now lives on section 35, west of where his father first settled.

Civil List

The early records of the township are lost, and no knowledge of its officers can be obtained of earlier date than 1838. A list of the names of the trustees, clerks, treasurers, and justices of the peace, from that time until 1879, is given below :

Justices Of The Peace

This village is on the northern edge of Columbiana County, and was named after William Lee, of Randolph, N. Y., one of the corporators of the Leetonia Coal and Iron Company, by which company it was laid out in 186b' - (17. It is situated in a rich farming district, on the line of the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad, at the crossing of the Niles and New Lisbon Railroad. The latter road conveys to Leetonia the ore of the Beaver and Mahoning Valleys, while the former transports to her furnaces the rich ore of Lake Superior. Underneath the surface are inexhaustible veins of coal.

Leetonia contains a population of 2800, and has six churches (Presbyterian, United Presbyterian, Methodist, St. John's German Lutheran, St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran, and St. Barbara's Catholic), a union school, one bank, postoffice, three hotels, two drug-stores, four dry-goods stores, fifteen groceries, four societies, a printing-office, photographgallery, two cabinet-shops, four blacksmith-shops, two brickkilns, two shoe-shops, three clothing-stores, two millinerystores, three harness-shops, two livery-stables, a hardwarestore, and two tin-shops. There are also two resident dentists, four physicans, and four attorneys.

The first hotel was opened by Joseph Meek in March, 1 8 G G , in an old brick farm-house, now known as the "Leetonia House." It was situated on what was previously the farm of David Hardman, who was succeeded in its ownership by John Yoder. This farm-house and one owned by a Mr. Anglemyer were the only buildings in Leetonia prior to the erection of the railroad station-house, in 1 SG5."{*

A petition was presented by M. E. Taggart to the commissioners of the county (dated March 1, 18(59, and signed by 110 voters), praying for the incorporation of a village, to be called " Leetonia," and setting forth the proposed boundaries. This petition was amended May G, 18G9, f About the time of the completion of the station-house, n fire eonsumeil a barn near by, nnil twelve valuable horses belonging to the contractor, James McHenry, perished in the tluuies. It was believed to be the work of an incendiary.

and again presented. Two days afterwards, the commissioners - Samuel Burger, Uriah Thomas, and Andrew Armstrong - passed the order for incorporation, and further ordered an election to be held on Aug. 23, 1869, for a maj'or, recorder, and five trustees. A. F. Hill was chosen Mayor ; M. E. Taggart, Recorder; F. Fillnagle, Treasurer; and J. G. Chamberlain, Samuel C. Mellinger, W. S. Church, H. F. Christy, J. M. Mowrey, Trustees.

The following persons have served as officers of the corporation : Mayors, A. F. Hill, George H. Berkheimer, Joseph Meek, James Harper, A. J. Christy, William Schweitzer; Treasurers, F. Fillnagle, Joseph Meek, B. S. Hine, W. S. Church; Recorders, M. E. Taggart, E. M. Taggart, J. M. Myers, W. H. Watson, W. G. Hendricks, James A. Hamilton, Alexander Rankin, J. F. Marchand.

The following are the officers for 1879: Win. Schweitzer, Mayor ; J. F. Marchand, Recorder; A. P. Vanfleet, James Ready, Hugh Casey, Philip Herron, David S. Betz, and Win. Eagleston, Trustees.

Washington Ville

This village was laid out by Michael Frederick, and incorporated in 1844, but not organized until some years later. Henry Snyder was the first mayor. David Williams is the present mayor, and Elwood Bertolette the present clerk, - 1879. A further description of this village will be found in the history of Green township, in this volume.

Franklin Square

This settlement is situated on the northeast quarter of section 22, which was entered by Conrad Bennett, and was laid out by Frederick Best, a subsequent purchaser. The first store was kept by Henry Dixon. Frederick Best carried on an extensive tannery in the early days of the settlement. The first post-office was established in 1844. The postmasters have been Frederick Best, Charles Budd, Daniel Robinson, David Snyder, John Derodes, and James Peeples, the present incumbent. The village contains a church (Methodist), post-office, school-house, two blacksmith-shops, two wagon-shops, one shoe-shop, a dry-goods store, and a drug store. One physician resides in the place.

On section 10, 'where the present district school-house stands, was built the first log school-house of that neighborhood, on land given by Jacob Bossert. Daniel Pesky was one of the first teachers.

The log church in section 34 was used for a school-house. Jacob Barger and Henry Chumper were among the first teachers in that vicinity and in that house. Jonathan Lodge came into the township about 1808, and moved into a log building which had been used for a school- house. It stood about one hundred rods east from the present residence of his son Jonathan. The school-house was in Fairfield township, but the children from far and near went there to school. Among the first teachers was John Daniels. School was held in this house as late as 1814-15.

A log cabin was built for a school-house in 1822, where now is the grave-yard, near William McCracken's present residence. The first teacher was Arthur G. Hayden ; and Jerre Beeson was among those who early followed.

A school-house was built in 1808 or '9 in the southeast quarter of section 30. Hugh Demings, a Quaker, was the first teacher. This house stood for a year or two, when it caught fire from the fireplace and was consumed. Another was soon built, near where the present district school-house stands.

In or near the year 1817 school was kept in a log cabin situated on the southeast quarter of section 23, where now stands the old red house which once belonged to Simon Peppel. William Harrison and John Daniels were among the first teachers. Mrs. Solomon Sitler, then Elizabeth Hoke, and living on section 24, used to attend that school.

The enumeration of children between the ages of four and twenty years, in the ten whole districts and three parts of districts, was as follows on Oct. 1, 1838: males, 395; females, 370; total, 765.

The enumeration for 1878, exclusive of the Union District, of children between the ages of four and twenty, was as follows: males, 277; females, 244; total, 521. There were unmarried, between six and twenty-one, 522 ; between sixteen and twenty-one, 141.

April 15, 1872, the districts were changed, and now are seven in number, besides the Leetonia district, which is separate, and is called the " Union District."

The following persons constitute the present board of education, 1879: Jonas Baker, Jonathan Harris, Herod Lodge, S. E. Stratton, J. S. Halverstadt, Peter Wall, J. B. Y ates.

Union School District Leetonia

A call to the voters of the village of Leetonia was issued early in 1870, for a meeting to be held February 12th, to consider whether the corporation should become a separate school district. After due deliberation, it was decided in favor of a separate district, and Joseph Meek, James Harper, F. Fillnagle, M. E. Taggart, J. B. Gillespie, and S. C. Mellinger were chosen directors. J. Meek was chosen president, and M. E. Taggart, clerk. Within the year, two lots on the south side were purchased from William Mc- Donald for $500, upon which it was decided to build a school-house 26 by 36 feet in size, at a cost of $775. Allan Smith was chosen principal June 28, 1870, and was followed by R. A. Gillson, in 1871.

April 17, 1872, on motion of J. G. Chamberlain, it was resolved to purchase a site and build a school-building, not to exceed in cost $25,000, and to issue bonds for the purpose. July 3, 1872, it was voted that $10,000 be added to the $25,000. A contract was entered into with Benja- min S. Way to erect the school-building', after plans and specifications by J. M. Blackburn, of Cleveland, architect. The new building was completed and occupied in September, 1874.

Many of the inhabitants of the southeastern part of the township were Lutherans and Reformed Lutherans, and in 1812 united in the erection of a log building for church and school purposes. It was erected on land of Nicholas Berger, on the northeast quarter of section 34. A cemetery was laid out on the same lot, wherein Lizzie Rummel, a daughter of Nicholas Berger, was the first to be buried. This church was occupied thirteen years, when a larger one of brick was erected, which was remodeled in 1867.

The first members of the Lutheran church were Abraham Arter, Henry Halverstadt and wife, Jacob Schweitzer and family, Frederick Whelan, and Mrs. Andrew Brinker. The first pastor was Rev. John W. Stough, who was succeeded by Revs. Jacob Shafer and John W. Hoffman. The latter was pastor in 1840. At this time dissatisfaction existed between the two denominations, and they separated, the Lutherans keeping the old church.

The pastors from that time have been Revs. Thompson, Samuel Wagner, S. P. Harrington, J. J. Delo, A. B. Kirtland, J. H. Stough, and Joseph Swick, who is now in charge.

Reformed Lutheran Church

The first members of this church were Conrad Worman, Henry Worman, Henry Brinker, and Jacob Worman, and their families, Andrew Brinker, and Mrs. Fred Whelan. The first pastor was Peter Monosmith, who was succeeded by Revs. John Keller, Henry Sonedecker, E. Y. Foeght, and Henry Hess. Prior to 1840 services were held in the brick church, but in that year a frame building was erected upon land north of the brick church, at a cost of $1500. The church has since been under the pastoral care successively of Revs. Aaron Warner, S. N. King, G. N. Albright, and J. T. Hole, who is the present incumbent. The house of worship of this society is situated on the southeast quarter of section 34.

In the fall of 1872, Rev. J. W. Stough called a meeting of the Lutheran element, which assembled in the Ridge school-house to discuss the propriety of petitioning the '

Synod to establish a church at Leetonia, to be called the " St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran church," and to comprise a part of the " Mineral Charge." A petition was drawn, presented, and granted, and an organization effected composed of 14 members.

During the summer of 1873 preparations were made for building, and a church was erected and finished during the fall of that year, and dedicated on the 12th of October. The first pastor was Rev. John W. Stough, who was succeeded by I. J. Delo, J. W. Swick, and D. R. Hanna, who is the present pastor. The church has 73 members and a Sunday-school of 120 pupils, of which S. E. Nold is superintendent.

This society was organized in 1870, with 10 constituent members, under the care of Rev. S. Bechler. A church was built in the summer of 1870, at a cost of $2125. The dedication sermon was preached by Rev. J. J. Fast, of Canton. Revs. M. F. Lanfer and Henry Faigle have officiated to the present time. The church has 12 members and a Sunday-school of 30 pupils, of which Jacob Kuegle is superintendent.

Hart Methodist Church

About the year 1824, Garrett Hart, tvho had lived on section 31, in this township, several years, persuaded the people in the neighborhood of the present Hart church who were inclined to Methodism to organize a class, of which he was chosen the first leader. The members of this class were Garrett and Elizabeth Hart, Joseph Headley and wife, Jonathan Dickinson and wife, Samuel Shelton and Catharine, his wife, Jacob Karns and wife, and Samuel Karns and wife. In 1826 a log church was built, on the ground occupied by the present church, built in 1866. The church has about 40 members and a Sunday-school, of which William Zimmerman is superintendent.

This church was in the Washington circuit for many years, and then in the Beaver circuit, and is now in the Salem circuit. It is under the same charge with Wasliingtonville and Franklin Square.

The Methodist Church Of Franklin Square

This church was organized about 1828. Preaching was first held in a log house which was used for a school. The church was built about 1830. The ministers in charge have also the care of the Washingtonville and Hart churches. The church has about 80 members.

Methodist Church Oe Washingtonville

Watson Ruckman, John Robins, Philip Iloutz, and their wives constituted the first class in this village. Watson Ruckman was chosen leader. The first meeting was held in the house of Philip IToutz, in 1844. Services for some time were held in barns and houses. Rev. John M. Murray was the first pastor. Rev. Win. H. Pierson is now in charge. The present house of worship was built in 1872-73. The church has about 50 members and a Sunday-school of 80 pupils, Joseph 0. Byerly superintendent. This church and the Franklin Square and Hart's churches are under one charge.

Methodist Episcopal Church Of Leetonia

About 1869, John Ritter and Lydia, his wife, Samuel Keene and his wife, Mrs. Catharine Steward, and Mrs. Wallace, convened at Mrs. Steward's house and organized a class, of which Mr. Keene was chosen leader. Public services were soon after held in the public hall. The ministers who have officiated from that time to the present

Coyle, J. A. Chamberlain, and Samuel Crouse. The church now has 75 members, and the Sunday-school about 100 pupils, Charles Snyder being superintendent. The society some years since purchased the church-edifice of the United Presbyterians.

Disciple Church

Robert Philips was converted under the preaching of Rev. Walter Scott, a Baptist, at Salem, in 1825, but afterwards became dissatisfied with the articles of faith of that denomination. In 1828 a new organization, called the church of the Disciples, was perfected, composed of Robert Philips and wife, Arthur G. Hayden and wife, Abraham Shinn and wife, and Wrn. Schooley and family. Arthur Ilaydeu and Win. Schooley were chosen elders. Meetings were held in Mr. Philips' house for some time, and in 1831 a church was built on the northeast corner of the northwest quarter of section 20, Mr. Philips giving the land. This church was in use until 1859, when a new one was erected on the same ground.

The first pastor was Rev. Mr. Van Voorhis, who was succeeded by Revs. John Whitaker, Wesley Lamphin, E. Hubbard, A. S. Hayden, Harmon Reeves, Timothy Newcomb, Theobald Miller, S. B. Teegarden, J. McBride, S. A. Griffin, Orrin Higgins, R. G. White, Wm. Baxter, Thomas Hillock, John Shaffer, and Harmon Reeves, who is the present pastor. The baptisms since 1837 have been 229. The church has 60 members and a Sunday-school of 60 pupils, Albert Kelly superintendent.

Highland Church

William Teegarden, an early settler on section 33, who studied for the ministry in the Christian denomination, and was licensed by the Mt. Vernon Conference, preached in that vicinity many years, and died, in 1856, at the age of eighty-one. The leaven of the counsels given by him wrought in the minds of a few in the neighborhood, and led them to assemble for the purpose of organizing a Christian church. After some preliminary meetings and preaching by the Rev. D. B. Hyde, 18 persons became the constituent members of a church organization in September,

An acre of land was given by Joel Johnson upon which to erect a " Bible-Christian church." Timber was given, and the work of building accomplished for $650. The house was raised May 1, 1861, and dedicated October 6th of that year, Elder John W. Ellis preaching the dedication sermon. Rev. D. B. Hyde was the first pastor, who was succeeded by Revs. C. L. Winget, Samuel McGowen, and

This church was organized by the diocese of Cleveland, - bishop, Rt. Rev. Richard Gilmour, D.D., - under the patronage of St. Barbara, at the time the Niles and New Lisbon Railroad was in process of construction, in 1866. The first members were Martin Gannon, Cornelius Martin, James Ready, James McNulty, John Qualey, and Michael Madigan.

The first meetings were at private houses to hold mass. The first priest was Rev. George Peters, who was succeeded by Rev. Ludewick, Father Moudrie, and Father Mulchachey. Oct. 8, 1868, Rev. Father E. W. J. Lindesmith was appointed pastor by Rt. Rev. Amadeus Rappe, bishop of Cleveland. At this time there were seventy-six families. Father Lindesmith commenced at once to build a churchedifice, 32 by 50 feet, frame. The corner-stone was laid November 28th of that year, and on Christmas, 1868, the new church was dedicated to the service and worship of Jesus Christ, and mass was offered up. There are at present - July 14, 1879 - 209 families in connection with the church ; 228 catechism scholars and 14 teachers in the Sunday-school; and 470 volumes in the library.

Presbyterian Church Of Leetonia

This church was organized July 19, 1867, under the New Lisbon Presbytery, O. S., with the following members : Jesse Ball and Catharine, his wife; John McMillan and Catharine, his wife; Lydia Stetson, Eleanor Beard, John Reeves, Mary E. Porter, - now Mrs. James L. Truesdell, - and David Betz and wife. The church was supplied from Feb. 15, 1867, until Nov. 1, 1868, by Rev. John Gilmor. I. G. Hall was called as a licentiate, ordained to the ministry, and installed as pastor, June 15, 1869. Rev. A. B. Maxwell, of Salem, preached the ordination sermon. Mr. Hall remained with the church until Nov. 1, 1870, when Rev. A. B. Maxwell accepted a call from the society, and was installed Dec. 17, 1871. He is at present in charge. John McMillan and Jesse Ball were the first elders. D. \Y. Abbott was chosen elder in November, 1869.

In the spring of 1871 a church-edifice was begun, which was completed during the summer and autumn of that year, and dedicated Dec. 17, 1871, Mr. Hall preaching the dedication sermon. The church has a present membership of 137 and a Sunday-school of 150 pupils, of which R. M. Abbott is superintendent.

United Presbyterian Church Of Leetonia

This society was first organized in the su'mmer of 1869, with Joseph M. Morrison, his wife, and four daughters, James Chain and wife, and A. J. Christy, his wife, and daughter, as constituent members. Rev. George Osmond, from a Pennsylvania Presbytery, and Rev. Mr. Goodwilly, of the Cleveland Presbytery, officiated. The first pastor was

Rev. Mr. Hood. A church was built on the north side, in the summer of 1870, at a cost of $2000; and at the decline of the society it was sold to the Methodist society, who now occupy it.

Oct. 6, 1875, the society was reorganized with 17 members, and Rev. Samuel Collins, of Pittsburgh, bought the school-house on the south side of the village for $1075 and gave it to the new society, with power to hold it as long as they preserved the organization and the name of " United Presbyterians." The first pastor, after reorganization, was Rev. J. M. Wallace, who was succeeded by Rev. Samuel Alexander, the present pastor. A Sunday-school of 20 pupils, with P. K. Fairfield as superintendent, is connected with the church.

A piece of ground containing 26 acres was purchased in 1879 by Orion Lodge, I. O. O. F., Washingtonville, for burial purposes, of which mention is made in connection with notice of that society in this history.

Oakdale Cemetery, Leetonia

Measures were taken by the council of the borough of Leetonia, in 1872, to procure land for a cemetery. A committee, which had been appointed some time previously, on the 23d day of May, 1872, reported to the council that they had purchased of Solomon Schweitzer 10 acres of land, about half a mile south of the village, at a cost of $300 per acre. The first deed issued by the corporation for lots in this cemetery bears date Jan. 13, 1876. Burials had been made within it since 1872.

Leetonia Lodge, F. And A. M., No. 401

This Lodge was instituted at Leetonia, Oct. 21, 1868, and charter granted, but to take precedence as from Oct. 16, 1867, with R. B. Pritchard, Master; David J. Roller, Senior Warden ; and Joseph Meek, Junior Warden. The Lodge at present has about 60 members, and occupies a room in the third story of the Wick Block. The officers for 1879 are D. W. Peppel, Master; J. L. Trumbull, Senior Warden ; Hiram Miller, Junior Warden ; W. S. Church, Senior Deacon; E. Hahn, Junior Deacon; R. I. Cowden, Sec.; Urban Betz, Treas.; John Prior, Tyler.

Orion Lodge, I. 0. 0. F., No. 390

The Lodge was instituted at Washingtonville, July 9, 1867. The meetings are held in the post-office building, in " Stover's Block." The Lodge has 70 members. The officers for 1879 are T. C. Fitzpatrick, N. G. ; J. R. Stover, V. G. ; Byron Heilman, Sec.; John Wilkinson, Treas.; Lewis Herman, Perm. Sec.

In this year, 1879, the Lodge purchased 26 acres of land, at $36 per acre, situated about two miles west from Washingtonville, to constitute a cemetery for the use of members of the order in that village.

Decatur Lodge, No. 18, United American Mechanics

This Lodge was instituted at Leetonia, January, 1S79, by about 10 members of an old organization. The Lodge has now about 45 members. The officers are E. C. Crowther, C. ; Edward Dalzell, Y. C. ; W. E. Neff, Rec. Sec. ; Jacob Lowe, Treas.

Patrons Of Husbandry

A society of the Patrons of Husbandry was organized May 9, 1874, under the title of " Mt. Nebo Grange, No. 664," with 24 members, at a meeting held at the house of Peter Wall, who was chosen its first Master.

The officers for the year 1879 are as follows: Jacob Miller, Master; Vernon T. Shelton, Overseer; Lee Demar, Steward ; John Moore, Assistant Steward ; Ida Demar, Lady Assistant Steward ; Homer Shelton, Lecturer ; Enos Bricker, Chaplain ; Daniel Zimmerman, Treas. ; J. T. Stratton, Sec. ; Sally J. Shelton, Ceres ; Lizzie Wall, Flora ; Alice Zimmerman, Pomona.

Leetonia Iron And Coal Company

The coke manufactured from the coal mined in this township contains ninety-five per cent, of carbon, and is especially adapted to the manufacture of iron. The building of the Niles and New Lisbon Railroad, which crosses the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad at what' is now Leetonia, greatly increased the facilities for the transportation of ore, which fact, and the abundance of coal of suitable quality for smelting, made the locality a favorable one for the manufacture of iron.

A number of persons, - J. G. Chamberlain, of New Hampshire, William Matthews, of New Lisbon, William Lee, of Randolph, N. Y., Judge Sutliff, of Warren, Pa., and Lemuel Wick, of Cleveland, - after due deliberation, in 1 865, organized a company for the manufacture of iron, to be called the " Leetonia Iron and Coal Company," - so named in honor of William Lee, one of the corporators. Lemuel Wick was president, and J. G. Chamberlain general manager.

The company purchased 200 acres of land, on section 12, from John Yoder and Jacob Anglemyer, and the right to minerals on the Frederick, Roller, Leyman, and Kirsch

The company laid out part of their land into village lots, reserving about four acres in the north part for a park, bounded by what is now Park, High, Elm, and Walnut Streets. A blast-furnace was erected in the winter of 1860- 67, and was in operation in the spring of the latter year. Tenements were soon erected, a company store opened, and a bank chartered. So rapid was the growth of the place that in May, 1869, it was incorporated as the village of Leetonia. Another blast-furnace and a rolling-mill were erected, a large number of men were employed, and, from a single farmhouse in 1865, the settlement had a population of about eighteen hundred in the year 1870.

Owing to the pressure of the times, the Leetonia Iron and Coal Company was compelled to make an assignment in 1872, and business was consequently prostrated in the hitherto thriving village.

Leetonia Nail-Works

This company was organized in 1871, principally by the Leetonia Iron and Coal Company, and manufactured nails, kegs, and machines. Manufacture was discontinued in 1872.

Cherry Valley Iron And Coal Company

In November, 1873, the Cherry Valley Iron and Coal Company was organized, and purchased all the rights, title, interest, and appurtenances of the Leetonia Iron and Coal Compauy, and assumed its indebtedness of $850,000. At that time there were two blast-furnaces, a rolling-mill, and a coal-shaft. The new company employed four hundred men in the mines, furnaces, and mills, to whom $25,000 were paid monthly. This company continued operations with varying success until February, 1879, when it also was compelled to suspend, Charles Bissell, of the First National Bank of Cleveland, becoming its assignee.

Grafton Iron-Works

Through the efforts mainly of Henry King, this company was organized in 1866. The company purchased land lying in the western part of what is now the village of Leetonia, and on both sides of the line of the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad. A coal-vein was opened northwest from the present works, which supplies the coal needed in the manufacture of iron. The galleries in this vein are from one-half to three-fourths of a mile in extent. The first furnace of this company was erected in 1867, in which John Hicks started the first fire, October 9th of that year. The works were named after Mr. John Graff, of Pittsburgh, who was the first president. Tenements were erected, and the settlement soon became and still is known as " Grafton." The company owns about 150 acres in feesimple and the right to minerals on many acres additional, has two " stacks," and manufactures twenty-four hundred tons of metal per month. Henry King is secretary and treasurer, and J. B. Gillespie foreman, 1879.

Leetonia Tool Company

This company was organized at Leetonia in May, 1875, with five stockholders and a capital of $10,000, for the purpose of manufacturing axes, picks, mattocks, sledge-hammers, and all kinds of mining and railroad tools. The present officers are Zachariah Tetlow, President; R. M. Abbott, Treasurer and Manager. The company's buildings are on the south side of the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad. These works give employment to twenty men, and manufacture twenty dozen of axes and other tools a day.

Leetonia Pottery-Manufacturing Company

The organization of this company was perfected March 17, 1875, with an authorized capital of $15,000, for the manufacture of yellow- and Rockingham-ware. They have a capacity for manufacturing sixteen hundred dozen a month, and employ about thiity men. Two kilns are in use, holding respectively four hundred and four hundred and seventy-five dozens, which are burned twice a week. Sales are made principally in the Eastern and Middle States. The officers are (1879) Wm. Schweitzer, President ; J. F. Strausbaugh, Secretary ; Wm. H. Graul, Treasurer; and J. S. Greenamyer, Manager.

Empire Fire-Clay Company

This company was organized in the summer of 1875, by A. Nold, G. Hehn, and A. Steckberger. Buildings were at once erected, and manufacturing began in the spring of 1876. From this time until Jan. 15, 1879, the business passed through several hands. A stock company was then organized, with a capital of $15,000, of which A- Nold was made President ; Joseph W. Shontz, Vice-President; Solomon E. Nold, Secretary and Superintendent; J. A. Werner, Treasurer; and A. P. Vanfleet.

The products are stone-ware and architectural and ornamental terra-cotta work. Most of the ware is shipped North and Northwest. Capacity, in stone-ware, five thousand gallons per week ; in terra-cotta, unlimited.

Leetonia Boiler Company

This business was started in 1871 by Garver & Reeves. In the fall of that year the works were sold to J. C. Thullen, who has since conducted the business, and makes all kinds of sheet-iron work and boilers. Seven men (an average number) are constantly employed.

Leetonia Planing-Mill

This mill was started by Nold, Millinger & Co. in 1868, and was continued by them until 1877, when the present firm, consisting of Jonas G. Betz, William Betz, Samuel C. Mellinger, H. C. Mellinger, and J. F. Strausbaugh, took possession. They manufacture sash, blinds, doors, and all kinds of architectural work, and are doing an extensive business. The mill is situated on the north side of the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad, and east of the village of Leetonia.

Automatic Fire-Alarm Company

This company was organized in 1869, with a capital of $5000. J. D. Chamberlain, President ; C. K. Shears, Secretary ; and Ira A. Chase, Treasurer. The business was continued about five years, when the company was consolidated with the Telegraph-Supply Manufacturing Company of Cleveland. Business in Leetonia was then discontinued.

Leetonia Manufacturing Company

The business of making stoves and hollow-ware castings was started by Davis Brothers in 1871, and was conducted by them until 1873, when a company was organized with a capital of $5000. Perry Byard was president and manager. The buildings of the company were destroyed by fire in 1876, and the business discontinued.

Leetonia Cement Company

The company was organized in July, 1877, with an authorized capital of $5000. They have two kilns, with a capacity for manufacturing 120 barrels of cement per day. Their sales extend into Pennsylvania. The works are located between the tracks of the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad and the Niles and New Lisbon Railroad. The officers of the company (1879) are Solon Zentz, President; J. S. Greenamyer, Secretary and Treasurer.

Flouring-Mill

A flouring-mill with three " runs" of stone was erected in 1879 by Randell Rankin, and is situated south of the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad, at Leetonia.

Newspaper Leetonia Reporter

devoted to the interests of the Republican party, and so continued until 1876, when James A. Hamilton and J. F. Marchand assumed control. April 1, 1878, Mr. Hamilton retired, since which time, under the management of Mr. Marchand, it has been independent in politics. It has a circulation of nine hundred. The publishing-office is in the second story of Wick's Block.

The Leetonia Banking Company

was organized in 1869 by J. G. Chamberlain, F. G. Servis, William Lee, and Richard Pow, with a capital of $20,000. F. G. Servis was chosen president and Richard Pow cashier. The latter retired in 1870, and R. I. Cowdin was chosen to succeed him. Business was continued until the assignment of the Leetonia Iron and Coal Company, when the bank also suspended business. The office was in the present banking-office of Smick Brothers & Co.

Mr. Gillson. It then became the " Citizens' Bank," and soon afterwards became the " Farmers' Savings' Deposit." The bank was discontinued in March, 1878.

Schmick Brothers & Co., Bankers

March 1, 1878, a private bank was organized by W. H. Schmick, George Frederick, W. G. Hendricks, and C. N. Schmick. Mr. W. G. Hendricks retired from the bank March 1, 1879. The banking-office is in Wick's Block, on the corner of Walnut and Main Streets.

Mining

Coal and iron mines are in the south part of the township. Coal veins from three to seven feet in thickness are found on lands of Samuel Shelton, Solomon Shive, and Simon Arter. These veins have been opened many years for private use. The one on Mr. Shelton's farm was opened for shipment of coal in 1874, and is leased by Mr. Barrett, of Cleveland.

The veins on the lands of Mr. Arter and Mr. Shive were operated first for shipment by Coleman & Thompson and a Mr. Armstrong, of Cleveland. The drifts enter the hill between two hundred and three hundred yards. About one hundred tons a day are now mined. The mines are on the line of the Niles and New Lisbon Railroad, and their yield of coal is loaded directly into cars. The iron-ore found in the same locality is known as kidney-ore or wash-deposit, and is found chiefly within a radius of ten miles. The most extensive operations in ore are carried on by B.

F. Lewis, on the farm of Uriah Teegarden, on the west side of the middle fork of Beaver Creek, a little north from Teegarden Station. About seven thousand tons of ore were taken out during the year ending July 1, 1879. The ore contains, by analysis, forty-five per cent, of iron.

The Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad, opened in 1852, traverses the township from east to west a little north of the centre, passing through Leetonia. The railroad station at Leetonia was opened in May, 1866. J.

The Niles and New Lisbon Railroad, opened in 1865, traverses the township near its centre, in a northeast and southwest direction, passing through the towns of Washingtonville, Leetonia, Franklin Square, and Teegarden. .

Astry, Wm., son of David and Elizabeth (Sheets) Astry, b. Columbiana Co. 1832, s. Salem Tp. 1838, Grower of Small Fruits, p. o. add. Franklin Square. Bossert, Jacob, sun of Jacob and Sarah (Frederick) Bossert, b. Columbiana Co.

Baker, Jonas, son of John and Catharine (Mummert) Baker, b. Adams Co., Pa., 1813, s. Columbiana Co. 1817, Farmer and Carpenter, p. o. add. Washingtonville.

1832, s. Franklin Square, 1859, Physician, p. o. add. Franklin Square. Bertolette, Janies B., son of David K. and Anna Maria (Kline) Bertolette, b.

Berks Co., Pa., 1839, s. Columbiana Co. 1840, Physician, p. o. add. Leetonia. Betz, David S., son of Frederick and Magdalena (Freed) Betz, b. Columbiana Co. 1840, Farmer, p. o. add. Leetonia.

Christy, Henlen F., son of Andrew J. and Maria L. (Low) Christy, b. Butler Co., Pa., 1842, s. Columbiana Co. 1866, Lawyer, p. o. add. Leetonia.

Church, WilliamS., son of James M. and Phoebe (Olmsted) Church, b. Portage Co., Ohio, 1843, s. Columbiana Co. 1866, Mason, p. o. add. Leetonia.

Chase, Ira Allen, son of Ira Allen and Hannah (Cate) Chase, b. Merrimack Co., N. II., 1836, s. Columbiana Co. 1858, Lumber Merchant, p. o. add. Leetonia. Crook, William, son of Samuel and Margaret Crook, born Loudon Co., Va.,

Crouse, Samuel, son of Jacob and Margaret E. (Wildasin) Crouse, b. Mahoning Co. 1817, s. Columbiana Co. 1877, Pastor M. E. Church, p. o. add. Leetonia. Dildine, John Caldwell, son of Samuel L. and Rebecca Jane (Caldwell) Dildine, b. Columbiana Co. 1842, s. Leetonia 1870, Music Dealer, p. o. add. Leetonia. Entrikin, George W., son of George and Phoebe (Brinton) Entrikin, b. Chester Co., Pa., 1802, s. Columbiana Co. 1832, Farmer, p. o. add. Salem.

Floding, William, son of Nicholas and Elizabeth Floding, b. Saxony, Germany, 1838, s. Columbiana Co. 1861, Farmer and Butcher, p. o. add. Leetonia. Flick, Andrew Jackson, son of Andrew and Barbara (Powell) Flick, b. Mahoning Co. 1845, s. Columbiana Co. 1859, Farmer, p. o. add. Salem.

Gillespie, Jefferson B., son of David J. and Mary (Clallahan) Gillespie, b. Mercer Co., Pa., 1839, s. Columbiana Co. 1866, Supt. Grafton Iron Co., p. o. add. Leetonia.

Groner, Levi Leonard, son of Jacob and Catharine (Marshall) Groner, b. Columbiana Co. 1842, s. Leetonia, 1878, Saddle and Harness Dealer, p. o. add. Leetonia.

Greenamyer, Joshua S., son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Monasmith) Greenamyer, b. Mahoning Co. 1846, s. Columbiana Co. 1875, Sec. Leetonia Cement Co., p. o. add. Leetonia.

Greenawalt, John, son of John and Mary (Long) Greenawalt, b. Columbiana Co. 1827, s. Salem Tp. 1864, Farmer, p. o. add. Franklin Square. Hendricks, Nathan II., son of Emanuel and Mary (Ilornbraker) Hendricks, b.

Franklin Co., Pa., 1840, s. Columbiana Co. 1866, Miller, p. o. add. Teegarden. Hawley, Jesse, son of Nathan and Hannah (Evison) Hawley, b. Columbiana Co.

Hendricks, Washington G., son of Jacob Detwiler and Margaret (Hoke) Hendricks, b. Mahoning Co. 1840, s. Columbiana Co. 1874, Banker, p. o. add. Leetonia.

Ink, Charles Elliott, son of Jos. W. and Lucina R. (Ball) Ink, b. Mercer Co., Pa., 1854, s. Columbiana Co. 1875, Druggist, p. o. add. Leetonia.

Kin°-, Henry S., son of John and Christina (Berkstresser) King, b. Bedford Co., Pa., 1818, s. Columbiana Co. 1869, Merchant, p. o. add. Leetonia.

Lindesmith, Eli Washington John, son of Jacob Weimer and Barbara (Walser) Lindesmith, b. Columbiana Co. 1827, s. Leetonia, 1868, Catholic Priest, p.o. add. Leetonia.

Marcliand, John F., son of Jacob A. and Mary Jane (Gray) Marchand,b. Wayne Co., Ohio, 1850, s. Columbiana Co. 1876, Editor and Proprietor Leetonia Reporter , p. o. add. Leetonia.

Mahoning Co. 1844, s. Columbiana Co. 1871, Lawyer, p. o. add. Leetonia. Nichols, Malilon, son of Wm. and Mary (Janney) Nichols, b. Loudon Co., Va., 1823, s. Columbiana Co. 1836, Farmer, p. o. add. Franklin Square. Newhouse, Jefferson, son of David and Hannah (Beans) Newliouse, b. Loudon Co., Va., 1803, s. Columbiana Co. 1805, Farmer, p. o. add. Leetonia.

Nold, Sol. E., son of Abraham and Sarah (Sitler) Nold, b. Columbiana Co. 1851, s. Leetonia, 1866, Supt. Empire Fire-Clay Works, p. o. add. Leetonia. Oakley, Thomas, son of Wm. and Ann (Davis) Oakley, b. England, 1820, s.

Columbiana Co. 1874, Foreman C. V. Iron Works, p. o. add. Leetonia. Peppel, Simon S., son of Simon and Nancy Peppel, b. Columbiana Co. 1821, Farmer, p. o. add. Franklin Square.

Kendall, John Scott, son of Samuel and Asenath (Scott) Kendall, b. Somersetshire, Eng., 1844, s. Columbiana Co. 1870, Miller, p. o. add. Leetonia.

Selling, Conrad W., son of Cornelius and Elizabeth (Blazing) Sening, b. Mahoning Co., Ohio, 1855, s. Columbiana Co. 1870, Barber, p. o. add. Leetonia.

Schmick, C'has. N., son of Wm. and Rkoda (Brookliart) Schmick, b. Mahoning Co., Ohio, 1841, s. Columbiana Co. 1876, Iron Manufacturer and Banker, p. o. add. Leetonia.

Schmick, Wm. II., son of Wm. and Rhoda (Brookliart) Schmick, b. Mahoning Co. 1837, s. Columbiana Co. 1877, Merchant and Banker, p. o. add. Leetonia.

Schweitzer, Wm., son of Samuel and Sarah (Dieterrick) Schweitzer, b. Northampton Co., Pa., 1821, s. Columbiana Co. 1874, Commission Merchant, p. o. add, Leetonia.

Shaffer, John W., son of Jonathan and Esther (Whetston) Shaffer, b. Bradford Co., Pa., 1815, s. Columbiana Co. 1868, Liveryman, p. o. add. Leetonia.

Simon, Adam, son of Andrew and Elizabeth (Keckler) Simon, b. Washington Co., Pa., 1799, s. Columbiana Co. 1835, Farmer, p. o. add. New Lisbon.

Tetlow, Zachariah, son of John and Betty (Crossley) Tetlow, b. England, 1827, s. Columbiana Co. 1858, Manager Coal Mines, p. o. add. Wasbingtonville.

Truesdale, James Linus, son of James and Orplia (Parker) Truesdale, b. Mahoning Co., Ohio, 1843, s. Columbiana Co. 1866, Railroad Agent and Express, p. o. add. Leetonia.

Thullen, Joseph C., son of Henry M. and Angeline (Lentzen) Thullen, b. Mercer Co., Pa., 1850, s. Columbiana Co. 1871, Boiler Manufacturer, p. o. add. Leetonia.