Wayne Township (part 18 of 19)

When John L. Arnold w as 14 years of age. he was apprenticed to a carpenter of Pittsburg. After serving his time there, he went to Cincinnati and became a millwright and worked at that business, for the greater part of the time in Pittsburg until 1881. He came to East Liverpool. Ohio, in that year and for seven years Kaufman & Arnold were the leading contractors and builders of the city, his partner l>eing George Kaufman. When The Potters' Mining & Milling Company established their plant here, to Mr. Arnold was entrusted the work of construction and this, as well as a great many other buildings, stands as a monument to his skill and good workmanship. At | its completion, he was placed in charge of the business and has been its able and efficient superintendent ever since, having alwut 30 men under him. It is the largest plant of this kind in the world, having a daily output of alxmt 1 25 tons of pulverized Hint and about 16 tons of feldspar, the product being sold to the local potteries.

Mr. Amok! married Mary E. Hoskins, daughter of Washington Hoskins, of Pitts- 1 burg, and live children blessed their union, namely: Washington, who died at the age of «>5 years; Irene, who died at the age of _>5 years; George, who resides in Pittsburg: John W., a resident of East Liverpool: and Lawrence, who died in his 13th year. Mrs. Arnold died in 1899. when in her 5.2nd year. She was a devout memlier of the Methodist Church. Mr. Arnold is a member of the Second United Presbyterian Church. lie was one of die organizers of the East Liverpool Land Company, which <levelo]K-d that part of the East End known as the "-Klondike" and is prominent in fraternal circles. I>eing a member of East Liverpool Ijodgc, No. 379. I. O. O. I'.. East Liverpool Encampment. No. 107. I. O. O. E.. and the Royal Ascanum. He is a Republican and served 'eight years in the City Council from the Fourth and First Wards.

ISAAC B. CAMERON, late of Lisbon. Columbiana County, and Treasurer of State for two terms, but now president of the Columbus Savings & Trust Company, was bom in the city of Nairn, Scotland. When he was yet an infant, his widowed mother emigrated to America to better her condition and to provide greater facilities for the education of her family, of which the subject of this sketch was the youngest of six, l>elieving that in- so doing she would afford them more abundant opportunities for success in life. Upon arriving in this country, the family located on a farm in Jefferson County. Ohio, a short distance south of Salineville. removing thence about the year 1855 into the village. Here the children of the family were reared.

Mr. Cameron attended the* public schools there and graduated from the Iron City Business College of Pittsburg. At an early age heaccepted a |w>sition as a 1x>okkecpcr for a local mercantile firm, with whom he remained until 1S74. His marked business ability soon advanced him to a partnership in the business, which was successfully conducted until 1880, when Mr. Cameron became the sole owner, after which the business continued to grow and prosper until 1893. when he was elected treasurer of Columbiana County, by a majority the largest ever given to any candidate tor any < trice in the county up to that tune. He was reelected in 1 895. The business system he introduced and enforced during the four years of his encumlicncy in that office established a standard and created a model worthy the emulation of all public officials.

When in 1898 the First National Bank at Lisbon was declared to l>e insolvent, Mr. Cameron, having but a short time previously retired from the office of county neasurer. was the unanimous choice, alike of the creditors and stockholders, for appointment as receiver, such was their confidence in his ability to disentangle the labyrinth of complications resulting from the reckless conduct of its affairs u]x>n the part of its management.

out of chaos. He succeeded in fixing the responsibility for the failure of the bank, and. although the books were miserably kept and outrageously falsified, obtained judgments in every suit brought by him, Inn ing for its object the recovery of funds belonging to the unfortunate institution, thus proving the wisdom of those interested, in their selection of him for receiver.

Mr. Cameron was nominated for the office of Treasurer of State, at the Republican State Convention held in the city of Columbus, June 2, 1899, on the first ballot, a compliment which the representatives of the Republican voters of the State honored themselves in bestowing. He was elected in November. 1K99. by a large majority and was inducted into office on the first Monday in January. 1900. He completely remodeled the interior of the office, and inaugurated a much needed system for expediently and safely conducting the large volume of business of the department, which aggregates in receipts and disbursements many millions of dollars annually. In order that the funds of the State might lie safely cared for, and the securities required by law to be deposited with the Treasurer of State might be pr< pcrly classified and securely stored. Mr. Cameron planned and had constructed in the treasurer s office a large steel vault, made by skilled workmen, and of the l)est material known to the art. weighing in all some 20 tons. In this vault, he had built, for the storage of lmnds and other securities, steel filing-cases, all the compartments of which arc so numbered an<l lettered that, in connection with a card index system installed by him. any security or paper of value entrusted to the treasurer's keeping may lie easily located and readily produced. All of which demonstrates Mr. Cameron to be a thorough, systematic business man. well qualified to discharge in an acceptable manner the responsible duties of the positions he so ably filled.

At the Republican State Convention held in Columbus in June. 1901. Mr. Cameron was nominated by acclamation for Treasurer of State for a second term, to which be was elected ami which he filled with equal ability as he did the first term. He retired from the office of Treasurer of State in January, 1904 : was elected secretary and treasurer of the Columbus Savings & Trust Company in February of that year, and in January, 1905, was elected president of that institution.

In politics he has always been a Republican, and has ever assumed an active share in the party work. Scarcely bad he attained his majority, when he was chosen a meml>er of the Columbiana County Central Committee, and so well was his work done there, that he was soon chosen chairman of the County Executive Committee, and three times honored with a reelection. While he was chairman, Columbiana County gave the Republican ticket the largest pluralities in its history. He was a member of the Republican State Central Committee in 1893 : also a member of the 18th Congressional District Committee in 1898 ami 1899.

He was married in 1875. to Laura A. Irwin, daughter of John B. and Mary A. Irwin, of Cleveland. Ohio. Mr. atid Mrs. Cameron have one child, a son, Roy MacDonald Cameron, who was born in the year 1883.

II A. I AM BYE, one of the prosperous general farmers and stock - racers of Hanover township, who owns 142 acres of fine land in section 15, was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, on the farm which adjoins his property on the east. December 25, 1831. He is a son of Samuel and Ruth (Morlan) Bye.

Samuel Bye was lmm in Westmoreland County. Pennsylvania, and came to Columbiana County and located in Hanover township in pioneer days. He secured 160 acres of land from the government and lived here until his ! death at the age of 68 years. He was survived I by his widow and eight children, the five still j living being: William, of this sketch: Samuel. 1 of Lisbon; J. M., a physician of Canton, Ohio;

Our subject and his brothers ami sisters attended the local schools and after the death of the father, William and Samuel worked the home farm together for some years and then divided, William taking his present farm as his portion of his father's estate. Since then he has made many substantial improvements to the buildings and has made his residence one of the finest in the district.

In 1879 Mr- ^>'e was married to Maggie Pilmcr, and they have two children : Mary, who was Ixjrn March 18. 1878, and William Emerson, born November 2, 1880.

Mr. Bye has always been a good citizen. In 1864 he enlisted in the 143rd Regiment, Ohio National Guard, and served until the command was mustered out. In politics he is a Republican. He is one of the county's reliable and representative men.

RUM AN W. McCAIN, a prominent manufacturing cooper of East Liver- \80 pool, the founder of the large busi- ness with which his name has been identified since 1882. is one of the city's successful and representative men. He is a son of James and Abbic Frances (Webb) McCain.

Mr. McCain comes of New England ancestry, both parents having been born in Connecticut and on both sides the record reaches to the "Mayflower." His paternal grandfather was a native of Connecticut, from which State he entered the War of 1812 in which he lost his life.

James McCain, father of Truman W., was born in Connecticut in 1806. He came to Ohio and settled near Ellsworth, in Mahoning County, about the same time as did the family of Capt. George Webb. Subsequently he married the daughter of Captain Webb and they moved to Pittsburg. Pennsylvania, where he entered into partnership with a Mr. Stuckratb. also a tanner, and they carried on the manufacture of

Mr. McCain then returned to Ohio with his family and opened up a tannery in Stark County and also engaged in farming until iSf.S. when he took up his residence near Dry Run. but in the following year he went West and 1 located at Jefferson City. Missouri. There he followed the peaceful avocation of farming until 1862. Had there l»een no Civil War he probably would have passed his remaining years on his excellent property there. But he was a man of strong convictions and he had the courage to avow them upon all occasions. He was a pronounced Union man and that was a dangerous locality in those days for a Union sympathizer to live in. "His patriotic attitude made many enemies and for the sake of his family more than from any- personal considerations, he left Missouri and removed to Madison. Jefferson County. Indiana. Although at that time too old for enlistment in the army, to which he had given three sons. Warren T., Charles C. and Francis W.. Mr. McCain found many ways in which to aid the Union cause, unfortunately making himself so conspicuous that he attracted the attention of the raider, Morgan. When the latter made his famous raid through Indiana and Ohio, in passing through Dupont, Jefferson County, a peaceful town which had n-> means at hand with which to repulse him. he took Mr. McCain a prisoner and ordered him to \k shot unless he would take an oath to nev er bear arms against the South. This the stern, stanch old Unionist never would consent t>> and when the line of soldiers was drawn up t-< carry out their commander's sentence his courage never faltered. Almost at the last mo«nent the citizens in a body succeeded in dissuading the guerrilla from his purpose. They used all kinds of arguments, calling attention to Mr. McCain's age and assuring Morgan that almost half his time he was crazy, and doubtless giving any reason that occurred to their mind< at the moment.

vote for Gen. John C. Fremont. He was actively a promoter of the "Underground Railroad" all through the war and many a fugitive slave, before President Lincoln's proclamation gave all men freedom, Was assisted many miles on his way, concealed in the roomy old buggy of James McCain as he went to and fro attending to his business. He believed he was doing right and that was suflicient reason with him for his course of conduct.

Mr. McCain remained a resident of Dupont until 1 809. operating a shoe factory in connection w ith his tannery. In this year he removed to Kentucky hut after four years there concluded to return to Jefferson County, Indiana, and 1873 found him established in the town of Madison, which he made his home for about nine years. Tor many years of his residence in Jefferson County lie was a justice of the peace for which position his unswerving integrity and dispassionate judgment especially fitted him. In 188.2 became to East Liverpool, Ohio, and here he lived, retired from active business transactions, until his death.

James McCain and wife had 14 children liorn to them and \j of this large family reached maturity. The family record of the 12 is as follows: Thomas, deceased; Warren T., deceased: Lucy, who married William Van Horn, lived in Dade County, Missouri - both are now deceased: Charles C.. deceased, formerly of Salem, Columbiana County; Francis W., of Midway, West Virginia; Henrietta, wife of W. Henry Frederick, of East Liverpool; Martha J., wife of Dennis Haycock, of Dade County. [Missouri; Mary Melissa, of East Liverpool: Sarah, deceased; and Truman Clark .and A. Judson. of East Liverpool. Both father and mother < f this large family were consistent members of the Baptist Church, in which the father was all his life very active, serving as trustee and for many years as an elder.

Truman W. McCain, the immediate subject of this sketch, attended school during IhivIiooiI and remained with his father, assisting in the tatter's tannery, until 1868. Then lie began working in a saw and shingle mill during the period of the family's residence in Kentucky, and w hen the others of the family went kick to Jefferson County, Indiana, settling in Madison, in 1873. he took a position with William Stapp & Company, coopers, with, whom he remained in the capacity of manager for nine years. He became thoroughly acquainted with every detail of this line of business and in i88_>. when he came to East Liverpool, it was with the intention of going into the coopering business for himself. He found a good location on Railroad street and opened a shop and in the follow ing fall he was joined by his two brothers. Warren T. and Clark, and the firm name became McCain Brothers. In 1885 Truman W. and Warren T. purchased their brother Clark's interest and the business continued to be conducted as McCain Brothers until 1900, when our subject bought out Warren T. McCain's interest, since which time he has conducted the business alone.

When Mr. McCain founded this great industry, he gave employment to two coopers. Now 25 men can scarcely manage the work during the busy season. The output of the factory includes boxes, crates, barrels and all kinds and sizes of packages for the potteries, from which a large patronage comes ; the potteries are also furnished with cylinder blocks and lumber. The old idea was that a cooper was a man who made a l>arre], but the present day understanding of the word includes skilled work unthought of in former days. This particular factory is a leading industry at East Liverpool. In i88j a stave-mill was built, which was destroyed by fire in 1885: it was immediately rebuilt and is in operation at the present time.

Mr. McCain married Frances Clark, daughter of John Clark, the latter of whom was born in Ireland, settled first at Baltimore. Maryland, and later in Indiana, where Mrs. McCain was born. Of Mr. McCain's five children. f"iir survive, namely: Henrietta Ethel. Mary Helen, James Wilber ami Frederick Clark. Both Mr. and Mrs. McCain are members of the Second Presbyterian Church in the East End. in which he is an elder.

has filled many important positions. He is a member of Penova Lodge. No. 880, I. O. O. I\, is past grand of Madison Lodge. No. J2, of Madison, Indiana, has been a representative to the Grand Lodge and is a memlier of Ceramic Lodge, No. 286, Daughters of Rebecca. He is also a meml>er of Ohio Valley Council, No. 23. 0. L*. A. M., of which he is past councillor; Goodwill Council, No. 13. Daughters of 'Liberty; Eureka Circle, No. 80, Protected Home Circle, of which he is past president; Pan American Court, No. 1J7. Tribe of Ben Hur, of which he is past chief: ami Buckcve Castle. No. 98, Knights of the Golden Eagle, in which he has passed all the chairs and has been a representative to the Grand Lodge. In addition, he was formerly identified with a mimljer of temperance organizations, having always been a strong adherent of the temperance cause.

'ST ACE R. RIDDLE, superintendent of the Columbiana County Infirmary, situated in Center township, was born July 3. 1865, at Wellsviile. Ohio, and is a son of George F. and Gertrude I Lodge) Riddle.

George F. Riddle was born in Mercer County. Pennsylvania, and now resides in Idaho. His wife, who was Ixjm at Lislxin. Ohio, died at W ellsviile. Novemlier 11, 1881, aged 35 years. They had these children : Eustace R.. of this sketch; Frank Marcellus. of Lisbon; Leon Leroy, of Lisbon; ami Mary Gertrude, wife of John Dixon, of Canfield, Ohio.

Our subject has been a resident of Columbiana County all his life with the exception of one year during which he operated a kikery in Carroll County. lie continued in school until he was 16 years of age and then learned the baking business at Wellsviile and later operated a bakery at Lislxm for two years with John Brandon, under the firm name of Brandon &* Riddle. His connection with the County Infirmary began in 1886. when he came to the institution as baker, which position he filled until he was appointed superintendent in 1883. Mr. Riddle has authority over the whole institution and its excellent condition reflects the greatest credit upon his efficiency. It is not a very easy post to fill, but his administration of the institution's affairs has been eminently satisfactory in every way during his long term in office.

Mr. Riddle was married on November 28, 1883. to Erla May Adderholt, who was born at Lisbon, Ohio, and is a daughter of Wilson Adderholt. They have two sons, - George and Charles B.

Mr. Riddle has always been affiliated with the Republican party. He is one of the leading members of Mount Zion Church at Lisbon. His fraternal connection is with the Elks, holding membership in Salem Lodge, No. 305.

P. CAMPBELL, a leading business citizen of Salem township, who, in association with Mr. Carr. owns and operates what is known all over the county as the Crystal Spring Creamery, was born June 15, 1869. in Carroll Countv, Ohio.

Mr. Campbell was reared and educated in his native county and has devoted his life to farming and dairy interests. With the exception of one year spent in Montana and one year in Texas, he continued to reside in Carroll County until 1901. following farming and operating the Kilgore Creamery, being interested in the latter enterprise lor six years.

In tqoi Mr, Camplwll removed to Salem township, Columbiana County, and took charge of the Crystal Spring Creamery, which he operated alone for six months and then entered into his present partnership. This creamery is one of the large industries of the township. It manufactures 1.000 pounds of butter per week and disposes of from 300 to 400 gallons of cream a week. The firm deals extensively in Jersey cattle, also, and owns a large herd for their own use. The business is carried on by experienced men and the products of this creamery find ready sale in any part of the county.

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James, of Carroll County. Ohio, and they have these children : Bert. Jesse, Margaret and Irene. They are members of the Presbyterian Church. As a good citizen. Mr. Campbell takes an intelligent interest in public matters and has. on various occasions, held political office.

EORGE OLNHAUSEN. proprietor of the East Liverpool Spring Water Company, of East Liverpool, is also ! so largely interested in a number of other successful enterprises that he I may be justly considered one of the city's rep- I resentative business men. Mr. Olnhausen was j lw>rn in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, May 26. 184S. 1 and is a son of .Frederick and Lavina ( b lower ) Olnhausen.

The Olnhausen family from which the subject of this sketch is descended, not so very I many generations ago l>elonged to the German nobility. The old records show that Count von Olnhausen took a large company of his retainers to Jerusalem in the days of the Crusades. W hether the doughty knight returned with his' followers we have not been informed, but he left descendants who, in turn, bevame prominent in military affairs and it was our subject's grandfather. Count Frederick von Olnhausen, j who was burgomaster of Stuttgart during the 1 "Peasants' War" and who. on account of the troubles incident to the same, gave up his estates and honors and came with his family to America. He settled in what is now the south I side of the city of Pittsburg. After coming to America he dropped the distinguishing litle of "von" from the family name.

The father of our subject. Frederick Olnhausen, was born in W'urtemberg. Germany. May 26. 1S15. and died in 1887. In his native land he learned the trade of butcher but never followed it after coming to America. He remained in Pittsburg until 1805 when he retired to a farm near that city and spent the remainder of his life in the peaceful pursuits of agriculture. In his political attitude he was a Republican. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity. He married a daughter of George Flower, of an old and honored Pittsburg family, and they hail four children reach maturity, viz : George, of this sketch: Mrs. Helen Sheek. of Pittsburg: Martha, wife of William Kline, of Pittsburg: ami Charles, of Columbus. Ohio. The mother died in 18S4. aged 00 years. Both parents were devout members of the German Lutheran Church, in which faith they carefully reared their children.

George Olnhausen grew up so loyal and patriotic an .American citizen that at the age of 14 years he gave his parents much concern on account of his desire to enlist as a soldier for service in the Civil W'ar then in progress. He suddenly became possessed of a strong desire to make a visit to friends in Boston. Massachusetts, and when he reached that city soon found means to be accepted as a bugler in Company A. Second Reg.. Massachusetts Vol. Cav., and continued with General Sheridan's command until the close of the war. returning to his anxious parents unharmed, although on two occasions he had horses shot from under him and narrow ly escaped capture by the enemy.

After taking a thorough business course in Duff's Commercial College at Pittsburg. Mr. Olnhausen became Invikkecpcr for the Arm of Reinemann. Meyran & Seidle. w holesale jewelers, with w hom he remained for 10 or 12 years. For several years he was out of business and then he became bookkeeper for C. A. Smith, the well-known oil producer of this section, with whom be remained in close business connection until iS<>8. In this year Mr. Olnhausen bought his present tine property on Shady-side - avenue, his object being the establishing of a comfortable, enjoyable home.

Mr. Olnhausen found upon his newly acquired property several valuable natural features, one of these being a remarkable spring of ever-flowing, pure, soft water. This spring has l>eeu a source of large revenue to Mr. Olnhausen. Upon being chemically analyzed, the clear, refreshing water was proven to be entirely free from any deleterious matter, animal or vegetable, and it is as soft as rain water, this lieing an unusual quality in spring water. The fame of the spring went abroad and attracted people from long distances, many of whom were willing to pay liberally for its water, it being claimed by many to be not only a preventative of disease but a great curative agent. So large l>ecanic the demand that in 1898 Mr. Olnhansen concluded to bottle it tor sale and start out a wagon, licginning with one horse. During the first year that the water was on the market, he disposed of some 10,000 gallon lxittles. The second year's output was about 17.000 Initios, which by the third ye'ir had readied .U-7-9 bottles. The business continued to constantly increase and at the end of December. 1004. the company had disposed of for that ye -.r RS.000 bottles. There is no doubt but that the sales during 1905 will approach 100.000. People are more and more awaking to the fact that typhoid fever and other dire diseases arc introduced into the household through the water supply and careful heads of families, warned by intelligent medical men. are taking greater precautions than formerly. A pure, soft spring water seems the ideal drink.

The second remarkable feature on Mr. Onlhausen's farm, which also he has been able to turn inio a large source of revenue, is something of a phenomenon. There are only one or two other places in the United States, where similar phenomena exist. It is described *s a hole in the side of the hill, which is skirted by Shailyside avenue. Through this comes a strong current of clear, cold and absolutely dry air. .Voted scientists have visited the spot on many occasions and many of the university professors of Pittsburg have given considerable study to die phenomena. They agree that the primal cause must have been an earthquake at an carlv dav creating an internal vacuum and that the air probably enters the base of Ihe mountain at a coal kink at Walker's Station. Passing through the unknown openings in the heart of the mountain, it issues at the point above mentioned. All the strala of rock at the #base of the mountain are full of large crevices and fissures giving indications of disruption at some time in the past.

At the outlet of this natural, cold-air shaft. Mr. Olnhausen has erected two large cold storage warehouses, similar in ai>|icarance to those built at other points for the preservation of

I that not a pound of ice has ever l>een required to keep up the uniform temj>crature at 42 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year. Space is

In addition to the above enterprises. Mr. Olnhausen is connected with other successful concerns. He was one of the promoters of the Pleasant Heights Land Company, which was incorporated in 180N and of which he is president; he also promoted the North Side Land Company, of which he is a director; and he is treasurer and director of the Sherwood Land Company, which he assisted in organizing. He is recognized as one of the able business men of East Liverpool and during his membership on the Citv Council advanced the city's interests with the same ability with which he has handled his own.

Mr. Olnhausen married Margaret L. Duff, who is a daughter of Samuel Duff, of Clarion County, Pennsylvania, an old iron master, who owned a charcoal furnace. They have t'"o children: Samuel, who is associated with his father in the spring water business: and Frederick, who is head decorator in the Globe Pottery, of Fast Liverpool. Mr. Olnhausen was reared, as mentioned, in the Lutheran faith, but his wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically he is a Republican. He belongs to Alexander Hayes Post. No. 3. Grand Army of the Republic, of Pittsburg. Inking one of the charter members.

K3|HFISS BROTHERS, proprieiors and HrjM operators of large flouring mills at K rgfi Columbiana, liave been residents of LQjfc^J (he village for the past 30 years during which time they have won an . enviable reputation as the manufacturers of 1 first -class Hour. The business was started by their father, Conrad Thciss. in l8~~. at which ; time he located in Columbiana and erected his ! first mill. He was born in Germany in i8.>o ' and was there married to Rosina Mueller, by 1 whom he had seven children, alt of whom arc n<i\v living. Mrs. Theiss is now in her 78th year and makes her home with her son Henry, \ who is unmarried. Conrad Theiss was 50 years old when he came to America and tor seven years he lived in Pennsylvania, where he was engaged in farming. In 1877 he built his mill at Columbiana and was assisted in the work by his sons, the company being known as Theiss Sons. They did a very successful business and when the old mill was burned to the ground in 1884, it was at once rebuilt on a more modern basis. In 1885 a partner was taken in the business, which was conducted under the name of Theiss. Keg ley & Company until 1898, the sons carrying on the business after their father's death in 18**3.

In i8<)8 the Theiss sons purchased the interest of Mr. Kegley and continued the business alone. They remodeled and improved the building and machinery until they are equal to the best, with a capacity of from 250 to 300 barrels of Hour per day. Most of the output is disposed of in the Pittsburg market. Frederick and Henry have since purchased the interests of Peter and Philip.

Frederick Theiss was born in Germany iti 1804 and was educated in the common schools of America. He married l.ydia Altshoiise and is the father of three children. - Vera. Olive and Rosena.

IIknry Thliss is aNo a native of Germany and received his education in America. He is ,1 thorough man of business and stands high in commercial and fraternal circles. He is a prominent F.Ik, an Odd Fellow and a Mas. .ji.

HKMIT.J. T. I.AMBOKN. who is the . vvner ..f " Ten-ace Farm," a fine property of ton acres sitviated in section ! 14. I'litler township. now resides in a n mifortable home in the village of Winona, retired from all business activity. Mr. Fain!" rn wa< born February 14. 1841, and has spen: his life in this county. He is a sou of Clayton and Hannah 1 Test > Lamliom.

Society of Friends and has been of the strict hotly among them, known as Wilburites. which adopted the suggestions of John Wilbur, a godly man of that organization, who insisted that modem dress and falling off from the old customs of the sect must Ik? guarded against by still closer adherence to early forms and customs.

Townsend I-amborn, the grandfather of our subject, was l>orn in Chester County. Pennsylvania, which is largely settled by Friends and their descendants, and where the prosperity of the people attest the value of temperance. pn>b-» it y and thrift, virtues which peculiarly Itelotig to the "simple life." Roliert Lamborn. father of Townsend. followed William Pcnn to Pennsylvania, from England, and was the founder of the familv there.

Clayton I^amlxirn was l>orn m Delaware County. Pennsylvania, but was reared in Chester County, where he lived until 1835. when he came to Columbiana County, Ohio. Here he taught school for a time and later became a farmer in Perry township, owning a farm of too acres. I Ie died aged 85 years, having lived a long, worthy and consistent life. He married Hannah Test, who was bom in 181 1 in Butler township. Columbiana County, Ohio, w here she died aged 70 years. She was a daughter of Isaac R. Test, who was l>oni in New Jersey and came here with his father. Zacharias Test, in 1803. The father entered land for himself and his three sons. Isaac B.. Samuel and Benjamin, each receiving 160 acres, the most of it living in Butler township. Clayton ami Hannah Lamborn had three children, viz: Martha S.. who died aged 17 years: Lemuel T.. of this sketch: and Margaret F... who married Thomas Harmer. of Pennsville. Morgan County. Ohio.

Lemuel T. Lamliorn. our immediate subject, remained on his father's farm and attended the local schools until 21 years of age :>rd then farmed for a space of four years for an run. after which he worked in the roofing business for two years w ith (.". I I. Stratton, who did an extensive business over the county, including Salem and Fast Liverpool. When he withdrew from this business, he bought a small {arm of some 40 acres in the vicinity of Winona and lived there for eight years and then purchased the farm of 100 acres, which his son-inlaw nnw operates. For some years Mr. I.ambom was engaged in sheep raising, but later devoted his attention to general farming and dairying. At one time his land was quite heavily timbered in some parts, but now the larger part is under cultivation. Under the good management it has received the property has been converted into otic of the best farms of the township.

On November 12. 1868, Mr. Lamlxirn was married to Nancy Crew, who was born in 184J in Butler township, and is a daughter of Abram ami Jane ( Whinnery ) Crew, and to them were Ik)hi three children, viz : Emma, deceased, w ho was the wife of M. Luther Barker, of Westfield. Indiana, and who is survived by a son. Lawrence La Rne; Carrie J., who died in infancy : and Clarence Lanvill, who died aged nine years. Mr. Lamlx>rn was formerly a Republican, but for some years has been more in sympathy with the Prohibition party. For two years he was township assessor, has been township clerk and for some 10 years was township trustee.

CHARLES B. FISHER, one of the ' leading business men of East Liverpool, proprietor of "The Bostonian shoe store" in this city, was Iwrn at Wellsvillc, Ohio. Sqitember 21, 1870, and is a son of Jefferson and Josephine V. ( Bunting) Fisher.

The Fisher family is evidently of German extraction, although it has been settled on American soil for many generations. Paul Fisher, ihe great-grandfather of Charles B.. was born near Philadelphia. Pennsylvania, and it is recorded that both he and his son Samuel conversed fluently in the German language. It was Paul Fisher, a soldier of the Revolutionary W ar. who founded the family in Columbiana County. Ohio, to which section he came in pioneer days, near the beginning of the last century,

Samuel Fisher, son of Paul F'isher. and grandfather of Charles B.. was born at Sunbury. Pennsylvania, December 19. 1807. and accompanied his parents to Calcutta. Columbiana County. Ohio, possibly about 1813. Here he grew to manhood, receiving such instruction as was imparted in the little log school house near his father's farm, very little in comparison w ith w hat he acquired by himself in later years in association w ith men of affairs in this section. In 1836 he married Mary Richardson, who was horn December 20. 18 18, a daughter of Samuel Richardson. This lady still survives. Until the natural infirmities of advanced years made activity impossible, she was a very interested member "of the Presbyterian Church at Long's Run.

Samuel Richardson was a pioneer in Columbiana County, moving in January. 1802. upon his farm, a part of which now forms the sites of the towns of Negley and Camp Bouquet. He married Mary Blackledge. who was a daughter of William Blackledge, of Washington. Greene County. Pennsylvania. Samuel Richard was an extensive farmer and. as was the general custom of the day. conducted a tannery on his farm. His grandfather came to this country from England with William Petm and sett Jed. where Philadelphia now stands.

For the two years following his marriage, prior to purchasing what is known as the Fisher farm. Samuel Fisher farmed on a rented property, moving tlien to the valuable tract on which he spent the remainder of his life and where he died May 3. 1S80. This farm is now included in the city limits of East Liverpool, on the road leading to Calcutta. During the greater part of his life he carried on large agricultural operations on this farm, many of whose landmarks have already disappeared before the encroachment of growing business enterprises, and the time is not far distant when homes of great industries and private residences w ill have covered the whole extent.

Jefferson Fisher, son of Samuel and father of Charles P.. Fisher, was Imrn at the old home, opposite Rivervicw Cemetery, in the outskirts of Fast Liver|>ool. Ohio. June 3. 1843. and obtained his education in the local schools. Jefferson Fisher was married in 1871 to Jose- phine Virginia Bunting, who wasl>orn in Wellsville. Ohio, July 20, 1849. and was a daughter of Samuel and Mary (Gorrell) Bunting, the latter of Philadelphia. Samuel Bunting had hcen horn near Wellsville. Ohio, where he and his wife, Mary G.. built the family liomc and where they lived until the time of their death. To them were l>orn 10 children, namely: Mrs. Clarissa Carnes. Albert R.. Howard, Mary. William Calvin. Josephine Virginia. James Rol»ert. Elwood S., Mrs. Missouri B. Baker, and Ida M. Bunting. The children of Jefferson and Josephine V. Fisher were: Helen M.. who is the wife of Dr. J. Bert George, a well-known dental surgeon of East Liverpool: and Charles B.. the immediate subject of this sketch.

Mrs. Josephine Fisher contracted a second marriage "in 1898 with George S. Goodwin, one of the leading pottery manufacturers of East Liverpool, and who was a son of one of the pioneers in this important manufacturing industry in the West with which the Goodwinsfather, sons and grandsons - have always been prominently identified. This relation was and continued to Ixr a most happy one to the time of Mrs. Josephine (Fisher) Goodwin's death. February 19, 1902. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of East Liverjkto] and lived a consistent Christian life. She was an ornament in the l>cst social circles in East Liverpool and Wellsville. numbering her warm personal friends by the thousands, and Iteiug loved and esteemed by those who knew her best for her many shining virtues, as well as for her unostentatious deeds of charity and beneficence.

Charles B. Fisher spent his boyhood days attending the schools of East Liverpool, passing three years in the High School and the same length of time at Birmingham Seminary, at Birmingham. Pennsylvania. LTpon his return, ready to enter upon a business career, he accepted a position in the office of The D. E. McXicol Pottery Company, and remained with that house for five years. In September. 1899, he embarked in business for himself, opening up a store for the sale of men's furnishing goods, on Washington street, and a shoe and trunk store on Sixth street. The former enter- prise he continued for five years but finally dis^ posed of that stock and since then has devoted" his whole attention to his present business. He has an extensive trade, carries a complete and exclusive line of foot-gear and also of trunks and all kinds of satchels and Irags. his stock being the largest and his store the l>cst arranged in the city. He makes a specialty of fine window displays which show good taste and attract much favorable comment. He is considered one of the city's most progressive and enterprising merchants.

Mr. Fisher married Ora Leland Barr. whowas I torn in Steubenville. Ohio, and is a (laughter of William H. Barr. One beautiful child was liorn to them, and its untimely death in 1905. at the age of 20 months, was a severeaffliction. They occupy one of the most delightful homes in the city, where Mrs. Fisher dispenses hospitality in her ow n charming manner. She is a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Both our subject and his wife enjoy social life: he is a popular member of the Phoenix Club and other clubs of the city.

0FOUGF E. DAVIDSON*, attorney-atl.iw and the present efficient city solicitor of East Liverpool, belongs t" a prominent family in this section of the State. He was liorn at East Liverpool. Ohio, June 12. 1874. and is a son of Abram M. and Jane (Till) Davidson.

The Davidson family came to Ohio from Pennsylvania, its founder in the "Buckeye** State !)cing William Davidson, the grandfather of George E.. who was an engineer on a river steamlioat until within two years of his death.

Abram M. Davidson, the father of our subject, was born at East Liverpool, Ohio, a son of William and Jane ( Robbins ) Davidson. His early educational op|xirtunities were limited and he was little more than a child when he began to accomjKmy bis father on the river. Later he followed the river as an occupation and tor four years commanded a river trading boat. When river transportation no longer was» profitable under the same conditions, he went into the business on land in addition to his water trade and established the first wharf boat in this city, at the same time carrying on a large draying business. He continued in these enterprises alone for some five years and then entered into business with his father-in-law, Caleb Till, in a grocery business, under the firm name of Till Davidson. This l>ecame one of the leading business houses in its lines at East Liverpool, and Mr. Davidson continued to be interested until his death in 1891. He was prominent in Masonic circles, being a member of Riddle Lodge, No. 315. F. & A. M., and East Liverpool Chapter. Xo. 100. R. A. M. He was also an Odd bellow. He had liecn reared in the Democratic party and continued his allegiance to the last.

The mother of our subject was l>orn in England, and is a daughter of the late Caleb Till, also a native of England and one of the early settlers and prominent men of Rast Livcrpool, Mr. and Mrs. Davidson's family consisted of five sons and one daughter, the latter dying in youth. The ^ms were: William Caleb, formerly mayor of East Liverpool, a capitalist and leading citizen: Joseph M.. deceased: < ic >rge E. the subject of this sketch : Edgar L.. of East Liverpool; and Hel>er C. also of this city. The mother of this family still survives, the center of an affectionate family of sons. She is a devoted member of the hirst Presbyterian Church, and her late husband also l)elonged to this religious body. He is recalled as one of the city's men of enterprise. He built the Davidson Opera House on Second street, and was the promoter and financial backer of many of the successful business movements here and a benny encourager of the various city improve incut enterprises. His lite closed at the age of 52 years, but they had been years of usefulness and el personal and business integrity.

< leorgc E. Davidson was reared and educated at East Liverpool, and when his school day > ended he lxcame associated with his father and brothers in the grocery business where he continued for 10 years, and then turned his attention to the Study of the law. After a Special course of reading with Col. H. R. Hill, Mr.

Davidson entered the Ohio State University, where he completed his law course in 1899. and was admitted to the bar in the same year. He : has continued to practice his profession at East Liverpool ever since, meeting with satisfying success. Politically he is a Republican, and in 1903 he was elected city solicitor of East Liverpoi >1.

Mr. Davidson married Marian Hill, (laughter of Col. H. R. Hill. They are meml)ers of the First Presbyterian Church. He belongs to the Masons and the Elks.

- : known business men of Salem, whose ILI^I wholesale and retail tobacco and cigar IBeSJ factory is located on the corner of East Main street and Broadway, is I one of the most prosperous men in this industry ! in the city. He was bom in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, October 3, 1861, and is a son of Henry E. C. and Elizabeth (Bloome) Jucrgens.

The parents of Mr. Jucrgens were born in Prussia, ( iermany. Not much is known of the , father's ancestry as he was reared in an or- ; phans' home. Both parents came to America I alx>ut 1854. were married in Pennsylvania and then settled in Pittsburg, where the father foll lowed the trade of blacksmith for 32 years. The mother died aged 72 years, but the venerable father still survives, at the age of 78 years. The five children bnnfrtOthem were: Henry E. : John S. : Otto C. : Elizabeth M.. wife of deorge Krouse. of Pittsburg: and Louis, deceased at the age of five years.

Otto C. Jucrgens attended school in Pittsburg until he was twelve years old when he was considered about the right age to l»egiu to earn his own living. He went into a cigar manufactory and began to learn the business of cigar making by stripping tobacco, and continued until he had become an expert cigarmaker. Prom [880 until 1883 he worked in various places at his trade, reaching Salem in the last-named year and working here for one year for James Stewart & Company. Subsequently he went into partnership with

I. (». Sorg. under the firm name of Sorg & Juergens. This business association lasted for 13 years, during which period our subject made ninny personal and business friends in Salem. In they removed to the present commodious quarters of our subject, the expansion of their business making necessary better accommodations. In i&)Q Mr. Juergens purchased his partner's interest. lie has a large and lucrative business, dealing both wholesale and retail and employing six hands. His output is a choice 5-ceut and 10-cent cigar and stogies. The quality is uniform and of the best and thus he has gained the entire confidence of the public.

Mr. Juergens was married in 1887 to Mary Hutchinson, who was born in Salem, Ohio, and is a daughter of the late \Y. C. Hutchinson. Thev have three children, namelv : Carl H., Ethel M. and William II.

I'ntil 1885 Mr. Juergens was identified with the Republican party, but since then he has affiliated with the Democratic party and has been something of a local leader, serving on numerous occasions as a delegate to important conventions. Aside from politics, he is looked upon as a reformer along economic lines. He is a man of intelligence and a thinker and has been a strong advocate of the theories of the late Henry Ceorgc. Fraternally lie belongs to the F.Iks and to the Royal Arcanum.

RED W. HALDI, general merchairt at Homeworth, and an enterprising, self-made man. was horn February 1. 1873. in Knox tow nship. Columbiana County. Ohio, and is a son of John and Magdalena (Haldi) Haldi.

The parents of Mr, Haldi were born and reared in Switzerland, where the paternal grandfather. Jacob Haldi. still resides. They married there, being of the same name but no kindred, and when tliev sailed for America, in 1871, they left behind their son, John, whe lived with his grandfather until he died at the age of eight years. W hen our subject was three years old, the |»rents became homesick and returned to Switzerland, where the mother died in 1885. aged 36 years. In the meantime a little daughter had been l»orn. Emma, who also died in Switzerland, aged six years.

Fred \V. Haldi was educated in excellent French and (icrman schools, thoroughgoing institutions that have a deserved and noted local reputation, the former l>eing located at Palezieux village, Canton of Vaud, and the latter at Saanen, Canton of Bern. When he came to America in 1S80, he settled at Cleveland. Ohio, for a while and then went to Canton. Ohio, where he took a full commercial course in a business college. He then became the manager and bookkecjier of a meat market in Cleveland. In that city he next embarked in business for himself, purchasing a well-established milk route. This be made a financial success during liis five years' management of it and disposed of it to buy city property, which he later exchanged for his present store at Homeworth. Since 1003 he has lieen established here and his prospects for continued pn>si>erity are excellent.. He has acquired a wide circle of personal friends and in his business relations his upright methods have earned him the respect and confidence of the community.

On May 6. 1903. Mr. Haldi was married to Mary Hcldcbrand, who is a daughter of David lleldebrand. a substantial farmer of Canton, Ohio. Mr. Haldi is an active member of the First -Baptist Church, of Canton. Ohio. Politically he is identified with the Republican party. Fraternally he is a Mason.

ALPH K. STOKF.SBERRV. proprietor of the two large greenhouses at Leetonia. was lv>ru June 1875. near Elktoii. Columbiana County, Ohio, and is a son of Warren W. and l.ucy (Creps) Stokcsbcrrv. Mr. Slokesbcrry has lieen a life-long resilient of the county, and is known and esteemed by almost every one for his genial disposition and the many sterling qualities he possesses.

ing near Elkton ; tlic house lie first built is still standing. Henry Stokcslicrry. the grandfather, was among die early residents of this county and it was here that Warren Stokesberry was Ixiru. March 16. 1846. The latter was a car- ' penter and worked at his trade until some eight years ago when he erected a greenhouse and turned his attention to the raising of fruits and flowers, He has lived at Rogers for many years. He was married July 9, 1874. to Lucy Creps who died February 16. 1881. In the great internal conflict which shook our nation to its center in 1861, he was among those who look up arms in defense of his country as did. also, his uncle, John McConnell.

Ralph K. Stokesberry worked with his father, learning the trade and when the greenhouse was built assisted in the work of building and later in caring for the plants. He continued in business with his father until 1900, then worked in a greenhouse at Calla, Ohio, until 1 901, when he came to Leetonia, and. in jjartnership with Mr. Wolfgang, built two tine greenhouses, which they conducted together alxuit a year. He then disposed of his interest to his partner and for the following two years was employed as carpenter by the Cherry Valley Iron Company. However, having experienced the pleasures attendant upon taking charge of a greenhouse, he was dissatisfied in other pursuits and turned his attention again in that direction. He now has two large greenhouses in Leetonia where he raises all kinds of dowers and a great many vegetables, making a specialty of lettuce, which lie produces in great (piantities and in a state of perfection that finds it a ready market. Mr. Stokesl>erry is a member of t'>e f-dependent Order of Odd Fellows.

On December 25. 1901. he was joined in marriage with Rozclla H. Lesher, a popular young lady of Leetonia. Mrs. Stokesberry is 1 of Swiss origin and traces her genealogy to John Lesher. her great-great-grandfather, who was liorn in Switzerland in 1737. whence he came to America w here he founded the Lesher family and died in 183*). Joseph Ix-sher, the great-grandfather of Mrs. Stokesberry, was bom in 1784 and her grandfather, also named Joseph, was born November 28, 1816. When he came to this county, the whole effects of his family had to be brought in wagons, as there were no other means of transportation. Menno Lesher, the father, was born Septemlxrr 29, 1845, in Franklin County, Pennsylvania; bis wife, who was formerly Keliecca Bixler. was liorn in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. They have long been among the prominent residents of Leetonia. Mr. and Mrs. Stokesberry arc memlwrs of the English Lutheran Church.

C. ALEXANDER, who resides on his fine farm in section 2, Fairfield township, was liorn in Unity township, this county. September 10. 1820. and is a son of Andrew and Elizabeth (Colson) Alexander,

Alxuit 1822 Andrew Alexander came to Columbiana County. Ohio, from Baltimore. Maryland, driving a two-horse wagon with all bis household possessions. A brother, John Alexander, bad preceded him and was settled at Lisbon, w here the newcomers remained someyears. Andrew Alexander lived to the age of 94 years and seven months and is the oldest resident buried in the Columbiana Cemetery. He was one of the hardy pioneers of this section. In these days of rapid transportation, we read, almost with incredulity, that in his day it was no unusual matter for the farmers to take a load of produce into old Virginia and dispose of it. bringing kick household necessities. Mr. Alexander made a number of these trips and on one memorable occasion stopped over to see the wonders of the city of Washington. He married Elizabeth Colson and they had seven children.

Our subject was reared amidst pioneer surroundings and his education was obtained in the little log schoolhouse. which has always marked the settlements of American pioneers. Although the instruction was not very complete it was sufficient for an intelligent youth to absorb enough to fit himself for teaching district school and Mr. Alexander served as teacher during several winter sessions. In 1845 lie came to his present farm, of which 20 acres were cleared, but the rest was prepared for cultivation through his own efforts. He is the oldest resident of the township, who has lived continuously on his own land. He tlo longer is actively engaged, having a tenant, but still resides in his comfortable home to which he 60 years ago.

Mr. Alexander was married to Salutha Long, who was a daughter of Israel I-ong. She died in January. 1885. the mother of three children, viz : William, Elizabeth and Ida Maud. At the age of 20 years, the eldest son started out to seek his fortune, going first to Iowa. He has had many experiences and has visited many parts of the world, including China and Australia, and is now a resident of Tacoma. Washington, and is secretary of the company which is building a magnificent new hospital in that city. He married and has two children. Elizabcth is the wife of P. O. Raley and has one son. The youngest daughter is bookkeeper for the Victor Soap Company at Salem.

Mr. Alexander has witnessed wonderful -changes since he came to Fairfield township and his interesting reminiscences of pioneer days, as he hospitably entertains his visitors, are very instructive and enjoyable. Mr. Alexander has a curiosity on his farm, this being an apple tree which has apparently forgotten its age. and is still bearing, although 80 years old.

'H5i">nNT F- GAMBLE, senior member of Kg 1| the firm of Gamble &- Surlcs. contrac- H II tors and builders and brick manufac- ES^i turers, at l\ast Liverpool. Ohio, is one of the city's representative business men. He was l>orn in Upper Canada. March i<~>. 1855.

When Mr. Gamble was \2 years old his parents removed to New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, and there he learned the trade of brick-laying and worked for some five years as a journeyman. When about 19 years old he went into business for himself. In 1873 he came to Hast Liverpool and in 1^74 formed a partnership with Harry II. Surls. under the firm name of Surls & Gamble. This partnership continued four years, during which time the firm erected a large number of brick buildings and did a large amount of brick work in connection with the potteries. Mr. Gamble then became a partner with William H. Surles and that business combination existed some 12 years, when C. Edward Surlcs, a younger brother, assumed his brother's interest in the business and the firm became Gamble & Surles, as it is constituted to-day. Their brick-yard has a capacity of 15.000 fire-brick per day.

Among the many buildings erected by this reliable firm may be mentioned the Davidson Opera House, which contains more brick than any other building in town. They are now building the Wasbutsky and Crook buildings, and nearly all the large pottery companies have used their brick and contracted with thein for construction work. Mr. Gamble was one of the promoters and is president of the American Hydraulic Stone Company, which was incorporated in 1903. It manufactures artificial stone, the sale of which has already reached large proportions.

Mr. Gamble married Mary Ellen Manley. who is a daughter of Holland Manley. of Hast Liverpool., and they have five children: William H.. Bessie Ellen. Edward Luther, Gladys Mary and Grace Darling. The family l>elong to the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Gamble belongs to several fraternal organizations among which are the Mystic Circle and the Home Guards of America. He is a man of business enterprise and public spirit and stands very high in public estimation. lioth in his personal character and as an honorable man of business.

- STAF F. ZHLLE, one of the substantial citizens of Salem, a large property owner here, is the wellknown representative of the great brewing concern of L. Schlathcr, of Cleveland. Ohio. lie was born in Germany. Tune 14. 1855, and is a son of August and Augusta I Benchus ) Zelle.

The parents of Mr. Zelle were natives of Germany. The fatlier was an iron manufacturer and a blacksmith. The mother's death took place November 18, 1874. There were four children in the family.

While still a youth the subject of this sketch learned a self-sustaining trade, that of slater, at which he worked until he came to America, in April, 1878. landing in New York. For the first six months he followed the life of a seaman, during which period he improved his acquaintance with the English language, and then went into business at Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. In 1889, he came to Salem, embarking in his present business, that of a wholesale dealer in beer. This business, through his energy and good management, has grown to large proportions. He has a fine plant, including a modern cold storage house, in the rear of his residence at No. 79 Franklin avenue. Three men are given constant employment and his bottled goods have a wide sale.

Mr. Zelle was married April 5, 1883, to Anna Bergman, who is a daughter of John Bergman, of Bavaria, Germany* To John Bergman and his first wife, Mary Wunderlich, were bom nine children, of whom six are living. Of these, only two, Mr. Bergman and the wife of our subject, came to America. Those in Bavaria are Christian. George Margaret, Wilhelmina. The mother of these children died in 1875. The father was married, second, to Margaret Wunderlich, a sister of his first wife. Mr. Bergman and his second wife came to America in 1902 but returned, after a visit of three months with his daughter, as they preferred the scenes and associations of their Bavarian home. Mr. Bergman died October 4, 1903. Mrs. Zelle has made two visits to her old home in Bavaria, spending three months there in 1888 and also three months in 1896. her si >n accompanying her each time. Mr. and Mrs. Zelle have had three children, one of whom, Christian, still survives. The family belong tt - the Lutheran Church. Politically Mr. Zelle is a Republican and fraternally he is connected with German organizations. He is one of the heavy taxpayers of Columbiana County and owns lx>th city property and farming land.

PHILIP H. WHITE, one of the leading business men of Wcllsville, in the line of general hardware, builders' and household supplies, was bom at Zanesville, Ohio. June 10. 1854. and is a son of Henry and Mary (Isleib) White.

The parents of Mr, White were both horn in Germany, the father in Westphalia, where he learned the trade of blacksmith, which he followed after settling at Paterson. New Jersey, where he married, shortly afterward removing to Zanesville, Ohio. There he entered the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad shops and followed his trade until 1873. when he removed to Edgar County, Illinois, where he farmed until his death. He was made a Mason at Zanesville and also lx;longcd to the Druids; after locating in Illinois he became an Odd Fellow. Mr. White married a daughter of Jacob Isleib. of Paterson, New Jersey. She died in 1881 aged 51 years, but her mother still survives. The children of this union were: Philip H.. of this sketch; Henry, deceased; Charles, who lives on the homestead ; and George W., of Wellsville.

Our subject was educated in the schools at Zanesville and learned the trade of tinner and coppersmith, in the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad shops. He was 18 years old when he came to Wellsville and entered the shops of the Cleveland & Pittsburg Railroad, where he was employed to years, leaving in 1882 in order to start into business for himself. He first Opened a tin-shop in the west end of Wellsville. and the venture proved successful from the start. From time to time the business was expanded until it has Iwcomc one of the leading houses in its line in the city. Although at vnrions times he has had partners, he has always been the leading spirit of the concern.

In 1883 William L Smith, a brother-inlaw of Mr. White. I>ecame his partner under the firm name of White & Smith, but in Septenilwr of that year Mr. Smith died, and later hi* brother. John S. Smith, became a partner and the firm name therefore continued unchanged. In November, 1886. the present place of business was built and occupied. The partnership continued until the death of Mr. Smith in iSo*'.

when W illiam Perkins entered the partnership, the linn becoming White & Perkins for the next three years. In 1900 Mr. White admitted his son. G. F. White, into the firm and since that time the style has l»een P. II. White & Son. The business location is Xo. 1325 Main street. Wellsvillc.

Mr. White was united in marriage with Margaret B. Smith, a daughter of William and Isabel Smith, of W'ellsville, and they have two children. - George F. and Mary S. The family belong to the Second Presbyterian Church of W'ellsville, in which Mr. White is president of the board of deacons and very active in the Sunday-school.

Politically Mr. White is identified with the Republican party, but outside of mem!>ership on the School Board he has never accepted office. For the past 10 years he has been a member of this organization. Fraternally he belongs to the Pathfinders and he is past grand in Iris Lodge, I. O. O. F.

Mr. White is a man universally respected by his business associates for his business fairness and integrity and personally he is esteemed for the qualities which make him a good neigh- 1mm*, firm friend and a first-class citizen.

ILI.IAM JOHNSTON', a retired farmer and leading business man of Hast Palestine, was lxirn at Darlington. Beaver County, Pennsylvania, in 1868 and is a son of Silas and F.liza M. (Crowl) Johnston. The ancestors of both parents were among the early settlers, the names of Johnston, Crowl. and Martin Inring intimately associated with the early history of Beaver County. Pennsylvania. I lis great-grandfather Johnston had many skirmishes with the Indians when he made his home in the new country and bad to flee from them for bis life. His son. James Johnston, owned the old homestead which descended to Silas and upon which our subject was born.

Unity township. Most of this lies in section 1. but 96 acres in section 12. The farm comprises 207 acres, all in one piece, and is one of the finest farms in the county. Silas Johnston married FJiza M. Crowl, daughter of Peter Crowl. who settled near Darlington. Pennsylvania. Five children were bom to them, namely: Mary Belle, who died in 1870 at the age of 12 years: Mrs. Elizabeth Scott, a resident of Enon Valley, Pennsylvania, with whom the mother makes her home; Annie M.. who died in 1886; Franklin, an attorney of Xew Waterford ; and William. The father died in 1897.

W illiam Johnston has been a resident of Columbiana County since his third year and attended college at Grove City and later the Ohio Xormal University at Ada, Ohio. He then engaged in teaching for a period of eight years and was a very successful educator, being principal of the Petersburg ( Mahoning County) schools. He then returned to the farm, which was the home of his childhood and is now owned by him. and attended to its cultivation until 1904. when he retired to the town of Fast Palestine, where be now resides. He still owns and is proud of this farm, -which it has l>een his pleasure to improve until it is second to none in the county. The buildings are all modem and nearly new, while the barn is such a model in its appearance and convenience that its equal can scarce be found in Columbiana County. Everything about the place is in keeping with the buildings - trim fences, clean, well-kept yards and neat, weedless fence corners, making the place an object to arrest the attention of even the casual passer-by. Mr. Johnston has by no means given up active work. 011 account of taking up his resilience in town. On the contrary he is a very busy num. He is vice-president and director of the hirst National Bank: president of the Petersburg Creamery Company: and secretary and manager of the Unity Township Telephone Company.

Mr. Johnston was married in this county to Olive Trotter, whose father. John Trotter, now deceased, served in the Civil War. They have three children: Arthur, aged six years;

The records of the Brown family reach very far back, even to George Brown, the greatf^reat -grand father of Peter V. Brown. This ancestor was a resident of West Nantnieal township, Chester County. Pennsylvania, and is described in his will as "gentleman." That document was executed April 10, 1756, and was prolwted May 28. 1756. his death occurring sometime between these dates. The records of that county go to show that he was the possessor of 400 acres. He and his wife Mary were the parents of four children : Jane, wife of Joshua Cope: Mary, wife of James Graham: Alexander; and William.

William Brown, son of George and greatgrandfather of our subject, was educated as a physician and is said to have served in the Revolutionary Army as such. He prolnhly was also a surveyor, an occupation very lucrative at that time. In addition to being a personal friend of General Washington, be had a local reputation as an astronomer, and is thought to have published an almanac. William Brown was probably the lirst settler in Menallen township. Fayette County. Pennsylvania, whither he removed aWit 1778. He and his wife Mary had seven children, namely: Sarah. George. Mary. Jane. Alexander. Alice and John.

Hon. George Brown, grandfather of Peter Y.. was lioni June 20. 1773. in Chester County. Pennsylvania, and was but a lioy when he accompanied his peretits to Fayette County. In April. 1804. he came to Columbiana County. Ohio, locating on w hat is now the G. W. Justison farm in Middleton township. He bad to blaze his course through the woods so that when he came over the path again with his family, he could find the way.

The family made its appearance in the new locality in a very primitive manner, riding on horseback with the family possessions fastened on packhorses. Our subject remembers many of the incidents and adventures of this typical pioneer moving, as frequently related by his father and grandfather. George Brown became a prominent man in the little community which soon broadened and was subsequently given various testimonials of the esteem in which he was held by his fellowcitizens. In the course of time he was made associate judge ami still later was elected a member of the Ohio Legislature. His death took place November 13, 1828.

Judge Brown married Alice Hardesty. who was born April 20. 1770, and died Novemlwr 1, 1848. They had II children, viz.: Agnes. William, Susan, John, Man,*. Nancy. Sarah, George Hardesty. Alice. Mary and Elizabeth. Alice married James Taggart. of Unity township and became the mother of Capt. Robert i Clark Taggart, a record of whom appears else- ! where in this work. Mary l>ecame Mrs. Daniels and Elizabeth, Mrs. Hoffstott.

William Brown, the second child of George and Alice Brown and father of our subject, was born in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. February 27. 1793. He accompanied bis parents to Middleton township. Columbiana County. Ohio, and lived on the home place until he moved to the farm across the road. About 1815 he located on the farm now owned and occupied by Peter Y. Brown, it being a part of the section of land which his wife's family had acquired. He made all the early ! improvements on this place, erecting a sub- ! stantial frame bouse to which was added the brick addition in 1835. Some improvements have lieen made since it has been in the pos>cssion of our subject, but it stands very much as it did 70 years ago, a landmark in the vicinity. Its builders w ere those who fashioned it for a home and not tor a fleeting abiding place for people, who recked not whether the materials were stanch or the building true to line and plummet. As then, as ever since and as now, it is a fine home. The building- of the commodious Ixirn was an undertaking of 1833 but in 1878 its capacity was enlarged and now it is 46 by no feet in dimensions.

William Brown was originally a Whig and then fell in with the views of the Free Soil party and was quite ready to become a member of the Republican party on its organization in the '50s. Although actively interested in public affairs ami local movements, he was never an aspirant for political honors, although on numerous occasions he was elected to minor offices and served as township trustee for 22 years. He was a man of firm religious convictions and for, many years was a leading niemlwr of the Achor Baptist Church.

William Brown was united in marriage with Mary Magdalene Young, who was born April 13. 1701, and died in 1H0S. She was a daughter of Baltzar and Elizabeth < Boose) Young. They were of German birth and settled in York County, Pennsylvania, at a very early day. In 1803 they came to Middleton township. Columbiana County, Ohio, and first, located where Mrs. Ilazen now lives. - in Achor village. Mr, Young acquired a section of land, of w hich the present Brown homestead is a part. The Young family has been a prominent one in the affairs of this locality. Samuel and Peter Young, sons of Baltzar. were (he first to agitate the idea of building a railroad west from Pittsburg to the wheat-growing counties of Ohio. Interest was soon aroused and a public meeting was called which met at the home of Peter Young in Achor in the building that is now the Achor Baptist church parsonage, the prominent men present lwing: Or. A. G. Richardson. Samuel Young. Peter Young and William Brown. The project l>ecame noised alwut and resulted in activity in other localities and the movement finally resulted in the building of the Pittsburg, port Wayne & Chicago Railway.

William and Mary M. Brown became the parents of 10 children, namely: Jacob Young. I torn May 16. 1814. deceased February to. 1857: John. lx>rn Octol>cr 20. 1815, deceased:

Baltzar, lx>m November 25, 1817, deceased; Margaret, born September 7, 18 19, deceased, who was the wife of Samuel Read; David, Ikmti August 24, 1822 : Phcbe Ann. l>om May 31, 1825, deceased, who was the wife of William Williams, of Lawrence County. Pennsylvania: William Young, bom July 22, 1827; Garretson Addison, born December 24, 1829, who was a prolate judge in Minnesota; Elvira Harriet, born April 24. 1832, deceased; and Peter Young, the subject of this record. Rev. William Young Brown, of the al*»ve family, is a Presbyterian minister residing in Philadelphia. He has a daughter who married Professor Lindsav of the University of Pennsylvania, who was appointed by President Roosevelt as commissioner of education at Puerto Rico, where he has the responsibility of estal)- lishing schools and placing teachers.

Peter Y. Brown attended the old log schoolhouse of his district in Middleton township and enjoyed three terms in Beaver Academy at Beaver, Pennsylvania. lie then returned to the home farm, where he has since resided. He carries on general farming and stock-raising on his fartn of 325 acres and makes a specialty of blooded stock, paying particular attention to Jersey and Aberdeen-Angus cattle. He is a member of the American Jersey Cattle Club. Mr. Brown has always been prominentlyidentified with the public enterprises of the township. He was one of the original incorporators of the New York, Pittsburg & Chicago Railroad, which is now the Pittslmrs$h, Lisbon & Western Railroad. He was also one of the enterprising spirits, who projected the present thriving town of Xcglcy.

~)RGE LOWER, formerly postmaster of Columbiana, and for a numl>er of years an extensive stockraiser in Fairfield township, now resides in his l>eautiful modern home on South Main street, Columbiana, one of the town's most highly esteemed citizens. He comes from one of the oldest families of Fairfield township, in which township, on his

Mathias Lower, the grandfather, was the first permanent settler of Fairfield township. He was born in Maryland and in 1800. or possibly in 1799. he joined a party of other pioneers from Westmoreland County. Pennsylvania, who came on a prospecting tour through this section of Ohio. The party "squatted" in the valley of Bull Creek long before the land was surveyed and spent 13 nights in this wilderness, subsisting on the game they killed. Subsequently they returned to their homes in Pennsylvania but came back with their families. Mathias Lower united with William Hale in purchasing section ^3. Fairfield township, the northern part of which section became his own as early as 1803. In the fall of that year the first Court of Common Pleas lor the county was held in bis log barn, and as the building did not afford a separate room to which the jury might retire to make up their virdict. it is related that a large log which lay in the forest near by was used as a seat for the jurors as they delilieratcd on the guilt or innocence of the parties brought lie fore them.

The western i>art of this section of land is now the property of our subject, and the eastern j>art. where the old buildings are still partly preserved is now owned by Ira Seachrist. This is the most historic and interesting portion of Fairfield township. The greater nnmlier of the pioneer settlers here were men < f substantial character who had come from Bucks, Chester and Westmoreland counties. Pennsylvania, a (K-aceful people who were in search of favorable locations on which to establish |>ennauent In nues. William Hale above-mentioned, the co-partner of Mathias Lower, was the one under whose direction the greater part of the county was surveyed. He settled with his fainilv on section _''» and lived in Columbiana County for more than do years, l>eing active in bis profession until 1850. He finally removed to Cedar County, Iowa, where he died June 4. 1 807. aged 100 years, eight months and _*8 davs. Two of bis brothers. John and Nathan, came with him and also settled in Fairfield township.

The home of Mathias Lower w as selected as the place of holding the first term of the Supreme Court of Columbiana County. <>n June 14. 18*13. 1 he judges present were Hon. Samuel Huntington and Hon. William Sprigg. An interesting document in this connection is tiie following certificate.

I do hereby certify that at a Supreme Court held at the house of Mathias Ijowrr, 111 the comity of Columbiana aforesaid, the 14th day of June in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and three, before the Honorable Samuel Huntington and William Sprigg, Esq., Judges of the said Supreme Court, that William Larwell of Pittsburgh in the State of Pcnnsylvania. Esquire, was admilted as attorney and counsel >r of this court and authorized to practice a> such m the several courts of record in this State.

Mathias Lower at first settled his family in section it. Fairfield township, remaining there until Ohio was admitted as a State. He cleared up some sev en acres of land there, but later, with William Hale, entered section _*3. as noted almve. He married Elizabeth Arner.

Klias Lower, father of our subject, was lx>m in 1818 and he was reared on the old homestead. His education was only that w bi> !i could l>e obtained during the winter months in the little log schoolbouse in the clearing, but he was a man of natural ability and good mind and liecamc well informed through reading. In 1838 he married Flizabeth Starr and they bad six children, namely: Ccorge. of Columbian 1 Mrs. Sarah Trucksass: Hannah, wife of l- ue Stallcup, of Kansas City: Catherine, wife Seth Bradtield; Mathias. Jr.. who resides unmarried on the old homestead : and I'hel>e. w bodied in infancy. The mother of this fanrly was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and died in May. 1871. Flias Ixwer married, n 1874. Mrs. Caroline Kauch, widow of b lri Ranch and a daughter of a pioneer. J. ' it

Elias Lower was a stanch old Jacksonian Democrat, but he was a man of such sterling character that, although he lived in a strongly Republican township, he was elected year alter year to office, serving for nine years as township trustee. He was a consistent member of the Reformed Church and was a perfect type of a generation of men distinguished for their personal integrity and solidity of character He lived to a good old age.

George Lower's boyhood was passed before all pioneer conditions had passed away in Fair- Held township. The log schoolhouse, with its slain for seats and its indifferent equipment, was the scene of bis early educational progress and a wonderful contrast to the stately structures and modern furnishings, which the taxes he pays assist in keeping in order for the present generation. However, those old log schools turned out a notable body of men. the most of them clear of brain and many robust of body, Mr. Lower being an example. He grew up on his father's farm, becoming a master of agriculture and giving much attention to stock-raising and fruit growing. In 1863 be enlisted for service in the Civil War, entering Company F. 143rd Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf.. and was at the front for a short time.

After his return from the army. Mr. Lower settled on his own land in the western part of section 23. Fairfield township, where he owns two farms, both of which he now lias under rental. He devotes the greater part of his energies to the fruit business at Columbiana, lieing a large producer, buyer and shipper. He is considered one of the city's most capable business men.

Mr. Lower was married, first, in 1868 to Henrietta I'ltckinger, who was a daughter of Samuel Flickinger. She died in 1871, leaving one son. fleorge H. His second union was with Ada Bradfield. who died in t88t. the mother of one child. Carrie, who died aged sixyears. On Scpteml>er 17. 1X84. Mr. Lower was married to Minnie O. Witt, who is a 'laughter of John Witt, and they have one <langhtcr. - Luella.

he has been more or less active in county. State and district politics for many years. Under President Cleveland he served four years as |>ostmaster at Columbiana. He and his wife are members of Grace Reformed Church.

DWARD G. WHITACRE* president <>f the E. G. Whitacre Boiler Company, of Wellsville, and one of the city's most prominent and publicspirited men. was Ixirn in Wellsville. Ohio. May 28, 1856, and is a son of Thomas and Sarah ( McCaulcy) Whitacre.

All the Whitacres sprang from Sir Knight Simon of Whitacre or Whiteacre. or, to give it the original spelling before the letters "w" and "h" came into orthographical use. Quitacre. Sir Knight Simon, at the time of the "Domesday Survey." under the direction of William the Conqueror, was found to 1>e possessed of a tract of land in Warwickshire, which was arable, wheat-producing land and was afterward enfeoffed to him. Sir Knight Simon was made a King's commissioner and his successors in his family held the office for over 200 vears. At the present time his great property is divided into two townships, which are known as Whitacre Sit|>erior and Whitacre Inferior.

The name is one familiar in many localities, but it is not definitely known from which section or branch came John Whitacre, the emigrant to this country, from whom came the subject of this sketch. With good reason it is supposed, however, that he came from Yorkshire. England. In 1672 persons to the number of 37 were discharged from the common gaol for the county and city of York having been committed on the charge of belonging to the then despised sect, the Ouakers. and one of this number was John Whitacre.

In 1 099 the sect had grown strong enough to ljecome a menace to the wild, loose living of the court and people of England so that persecutions Iwcamc unbearable and a goodly number decided to dare the dangers of the deep and trust to the hospitality of unknown shores in order to enjoy the rights of religious freedom. Hence a large concourse of Ouakers, or Friends as they are now denominated, gathered from Lancaster and Yorkshire and embarked on the "Britannia.'* bound for America and for the State of Pennsylvania. The vessel arrived safely at Philadelphia prior to August 25. 1699, although during the long voyage a pestilence had broken out. by reason of which 50 persons died at sea and about 20 more after landing. Among the latter number was one Thomas Wilson. He left a will which was proven November 25. 1699. He appointed as executives his friends. John Scott, late of Yorkshire, and Anthony Morris, of Philadelphia. The connection with the Whitacres came in the marriage of Jane, the widow of this John Scott. "12th month. 1702," to John W'hitacre. and it is very probable that this John W'hitacre was a passenger on the "Britannia."

John W'hitacre. Jr., son of John and Jane (Scott) W'hitacre, was bom May 14. 1704. He was a memlwr of the Palls Monthly Meeting, in Bucks County. Pennsylvania, and he retained his meml>ership after his mariage. He resided there until 1757 when he removed to the vicinity of the Kingwood (New Jersey) Monthly Meeting, and in 1761 to the vicinity of the Fairfax (Virginia) Monthly Meeting. His first wife whom he married in Philadelphia was Naomi 1 Inline. His second wife's name was Rachel.

Edward W'hitacre, son of John Jr.. and Rachel W'hitacre. was born April 26. 1701, in 1-oudonn County. Virginia, moved to Ohio in i8oC). and died at Minerva. Ohio, in 1840. He married Martha Broun, who was born in Dcccmlier. 1706.

Thomas W'hitacre, the second child of the altove marriage, and the grandfather of our subject, was horn August 18. 1785. Both he and his father were buried in the Plains graveyard, on the old McKinlev farm.

Thomas W'hitacre. son of Thomas, was born in Augusta. Ohio, in 1822. and died in 1884. He learned the trade of cabinet-maker and became a well-known manufacturer of furniture. In 1 854 he located in W'ellsvitle. Ohio, where he started the W'hitacre Hotel, which was, at that time, the best hostelry in Columbiana County. He conducted this until i860, ably assisted by his capable wife, who managed it during her huslwnd's absence in the army. He was a lieutenant in the 104th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf.. but was discharged on account of physical disability. After his return he resumed hotel keeping but sold the property in 1869 and moved to W'hitacre's Mills, about nine miles from Wellsville. Here he operated a farm and a grist and sawmill until 1880. when he returned to Wellsville. Later he incorporated what was known as W'hitacre & Company, for the manufacture of hardware, plumliers' and tinners' supplies, starting in a very small way. but the business grew to such proportions that by 1890 he was employing 75 men. He continued to actively supervise the business as long as he lived. He was a man of excellent business ability and was one of the county's first-class citizens. He supported the Republican party but was no politician.

Thomas W'hitacre married Sarah Mc- Cauley, a daughter of Patrick McCauley. who owned a farm between Wellsville and Summitville. where she was horn. She died in 1003. aged 80 years. Of the family of six children, four grew to maturity, viz: William J., now deceased: Harvey H.. of Wellsville: Edward <i.. of this sketch: and Mary S., the wife of Richard Bean, of I.os Angeles. California. The father of this family was a consistent member of the Disciples Church, but the mother had been reared in the Methodist Episcopal faith.

Edward G. W'hitacre was l)orn May 28. 1856. as noted, coming upon the scene of life at a very important epoch in our country's history. He was but a child when his father went into the Civil War and remained with his mother in Wellsville. where he was educated in the public schools. He began his business career in the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company and continued with that corporation for three or four years and then went into the machine shops and learned the trade of machinist. In 1870 he was engaged by Knowles. Taylor & Knowles. outers of East Liverpool, to be their traveling representative and he continued with that great compam ut the next 10 years. He then l>eeame associated with his father in organizing W'hitacre & Company and remained connected with this enter-

. prise until 1890. when the business was removed to Michigan. For one year thereafter Mr. Whitacre continued his connection with it. and then returned to Wellsville. where he organized the Page Boiler Company. This continued as such until kjoo when the business was incoq>orated as the E. Whitacre Boiler Company. The company's business is that of heating and ventilating engineers. The factory is located at Detroit, where some 50 men are constantly employed, but contracts are taken all over the country. In addition they employ about ioo men in the different construction gangs in the various States. The main office is located in the Whitacre Block on Third street. Wellsville, one of the finest business locations in the city. This fine structure covers the entire square on Third street from Commerce street to Lisbon street. The company manufactures hot water and steamheating boilers, radiators and heating supplies, manufacturing 500 boilers annually. It is one of the citv's important concerns.

Mr. Whitacre married Addie B. Malone, daughter of Lemuel Malone of Wellsville. and they have two children: Edward C. Jr.. and Julia Krances. Mrs. Whitacre is a member of the Christian church. fc

Politically Mr. Whitacre is a Republican, but has only reluctlantlv accepted office, being in no sense a politician. He was a memlicr of the City Council several terms, and when the new municipal code went into effect retired as president of that body. Me was one of the organizers of the Wellsville Board of Trade, of which he is secretary. He has always been a man of public spirit and has done much to advance the citv's various utilities and increase her commerce.

^EXRY ALLMON* deceased, was lnirn on Chestnut Ridge. Carroll County, Ohio, in 1837, and died on his farm, on section 28, Washington township. Columbiana County, in 1SS4. from the results of an accident. lie was a son of James Allmon. who was l>orn in Virginia and came to Ohio in pioneer days, t

Henry Allmon left behind a widow and a highly respected family, his children being connected by marriage with many of the oldest and most honorable families of this section of the state. Henry Allmon married Mary Ann Blazer, who was a daughter of Basil Blazer, a native of Springfield township. Jefferson County, Ohio. -Mrs. Allmon died May 30, 1900, survived by these four of her family of nine children: namely; West T.. Monroe A., Emmet M. and Elisa. West T. Allmon owns and lives upon the old home* stead farm of 160 acres, which was fonnerly occupied by his father, from whom he received it. He married Evanna Borland, and they have three children : Laura. Viola and Lulu. Monroe A. Allmon married Samantha Peterson and they have two children: Sanford and Roy. Elisa Allmon married William Buck ami has two children. - Harold ami Hilda (twins).

Emmet M. Ai.i.mon married Lucinda Borland and they have four children: Harry W.. Iiorn in 1893; Edgar L.. born in 1895; Bertha Belle, l>om in J898: and Grace E.. born in kkm. Emmet ow ns 07 acres of a farm of 2 12 acres, situated in section 28, Washington town ship, which his father owned at the time of death. The other 125 acres are owned by the three other heirs. Mrs. Allmon is a daughter of Washington and Magdalena (Easterday) Borland, the former of whom was born in Harrison County, Ohio, and was a son of Samuel Borland, who came to Ohio from Washington County, Pennsylvania, and settled in North township, Harrison County, in 1821. He built a log cabin in the woods and here reared a family of five children, of whom his son Washington was the second. Samuel Borland's wife died when Washington was a child, but he grew up into intelligent young manhood, was very studious and secured a fine education at Hagerstown Academy ami later in the l»est schools in Ohio. He married Magdalena Easterday. and they had 10 children, five sons and five daughters, - Mrs. Allmon being the youngest - all of whom still survive and arc doing well. Mr. Borland accumulated a large estate in Monroe township, Carroll County, and generously assisted all of his children. He was an active and influential Democrat and held many offices of trust and profit in Monme township. He was born July 1 1. 1822. and died in his 83rd year.

Emmet M. Allmon. like his esteemed father and father-in-law, is a stanch Democrat. lie has looked after the welfare of his family's future by associating himself with the beneficiary society of the Protected Home Circle. The whole family connection is well and favorably known in W ashington township.

\MF.S II COINS.* an old and respected resident of Wayne township, where he was horn in 1829. is the owner of a fine farm of 80 acres in section ->S. The parents of Mr. Figgins were John and Nancy (W'ollam) Figgins.

John Figgins was Ixirn in Westmoreland County. Virginia, and was a son of James Figgins, also a native of .Westmoreland County. The latter was a Revolutionary soldier ami a member of the staff of General Stubttt For his services he was awarded a pension <>f $8 a month. His last years were spent with his son John on his farm in Wayne township, where he died at the age of 90 years and lioth he and his aged wife were buried in the Lebanon churchyard. John Figgins survived his wife and died aged 75 years. The W'ollams were early pioneers of Columbiana I bounty and our subject's maternal grandfather was a te-imstcr who transported goods to anil from Philadelphia long before the building of any railroads over the mountains. He was a native of Pennsylvania and died in Wayne township. Columbiana County. Ohio, aged 80 years.

James Figgins of this sketch was named in honor of his paternal grandfather, the Revolutionary soldier whom he can easily recall, lie attended the district schools in youth and grew up a practical farmer. W hen ready to settle down, he bought his present farm from his father. This land was originally entered by a Mr. McCoy and Mr. Figgins has the first deed, which bears the signature of President Andrew Jackson. Mr. Figgins the elder entered a farm adjoining this one. All this land is fertile and well-improved.

In 1864 our subject enlisted for service in the Civil War, in Company A. 143rd Reg.. Ohio Vol. Inf., of which he was ist corporal and color-bearer, and was mustered out in September of the same year, having taken part in the fighting near Petersburg. He belongs to the local Grand Army of the Republic post. Politically he is a Republican.

Mr. Figgins was married, first, to Hannah Kirby. who was Imrn in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. The two children of this marriage were: Joseph and John W. The former was born at Fast Liverpool in 1853 and died at Mlegheny. Pennsylvania. in 1903. His widow *till survives, with three children. - Daniel. James and Ruth. - and lives in Iowa. John W. married Maggie Rosehury and their children are Carl. Paula and Ethel. He is chief clerk in the railroad shops at Columbus. Mr. Figgins married, second. Susan Kiper. who was born in l^ehigh County. Pennsylvania.

\LTF.R C. SCPPLEF.* one o.' East Liverpool's most active and successful business men. has had a varied career iti the business world. He is at the present time secretary and treasurer of the Federal Building & Loan Company, and is identified with many other important enterprises of the city. As :i real estate man. he has l>een an important factor in the upbuilding of the Fast End.

Mr. Supplee was horn in Ohio township. Beaver County. Pennsylvania. December 12. 1861. and is a son of William and Jennie ( Pamlio) Supplee. His father was born in the vicinity of Philadelphia and came across the mountains in a wagon, locating near Smith * Ferry in Beaver County. Pennsylvania. He was n blacksmith by trade hut during the h-\ 10 years of his life he was engaged as a dairy

68 years. In politics he was a Republican. He and his wife were parents of the following children: Mary, widow of Henry Dillon, of Beaver Palls. Pennsylvania: Samuel, deceased, who was a resident of Columbus. Ohio; Andrew, deceased: Sarah J., deceased, who was the wife of George B. Walton, of East Liverpool; \V. Harrison, of East Liverjuiol; and Walter C. Mrs. Supplee died in 1890, aged