Wayne Township (part 19 of 19)

Walter C. Supplee was educated in the c< >mmoti schools of Ohio township. Beaver County, near Smith's Ferry, and there learned the trade of carpenter, which he followed some years. He also contracted for some years, then followed his trade in the pottery of C. C. Thompson and for three years served as special policeman at that plant. He was next appointed to the city police force, with which he was identified for seven years, most of the time as deputy marshal or assistant chief of police, lie next went to Lisbon and served as deputy sheriff four years under Charles Mill. Cpon the expiration of his term he was elected chief of police of Lisbon, which ofr-ce he resigned at the end of one year because of ill health. Keturning to Past Liverpool, he settled in the Past Pud in January, 1900, and has since engaged extensively in the real estate business. He organized the Supplee [.and Company, of which he was secretary ami treasurer for a thro, .''nd made of it a very successful venture. On February 24. mjoj. in connection with Dr. R. J. Marshall. T. II. Fisher. William C. Thompson and Frank Allabaugh. he organized tl-e federal Building & Loan Company, of wh'ch he has since been secretary and treasurer. The first lioard of directors included the aUive named and S. K. Dixsou, W. II. Kinney. J. II. Smith, Jr.. and W. A. Andrews. It remains unchanged at the present with the exception that C. R. Boyd has taken the place of William C. Thompson, deceased. In l')0_V he organized the Midway Land Company, of which he is also secretary and treasurer. In addition he is an architect of considerable experience, a profession for which he prepared himself without school instruction. His early training at his trade gives him a practical knowledge, which has been invaluable in the work of planning buildings.

Mr. Supplee has Ijeen a member of the Knights of Pythias since he was 21 and is past chancellor commander of Peabody Lodge. No. !<>'. and a meml>cr of Eureka Circle. No. 86. Protected Home Circle. He was a member of Company F, Eighth Reg.. Ohio National Guards, enlisting as private and being advanced to captain within a year. During the riots accompanying the coal strike in 1895. he was on duty. During the Spanish American War he organized a company at Lisbon, hut they were not called out; he mustered in 102 officers and men in 24 hours. Politically he is a Republican. He was united in marriage with Cora L. Ritz. a daughter of James Ritz. and they have four children : Cornelia. Clyda A.. Herman H and Charles G. Religiously, they are members of the Second Presbyterian Church of East Liverpool, of which our subject was formerly treasurer.

AWRENCF A. CALLAHAN.* one of the enterprising and successful business men of Salem, an extensive wholesale dealer in tobacco and confectionery, is a native of Ohio, and was born in the village of Washingtonville. on the line of Columbiana and Mahoning counties. August 17. 1869. His parents are Absalom and Mary (Hoffman) Callahan.

Both parents of Mr. Callahan were born in Mahoning county. Ohio, and they have a comfortable home at No. 38 Maple street. Salem. In his earlier years Absalom Callahan was a drover and dealer in live-stuck, but for '.ime he has assisted his son in the latter's Prge business. Mr. and Mrs. Callahan have two children, namely: Lawrence A., of this sketch and Fstella, the wile of C. H. King, a grocer of Salem.

stand and stationery store in his native town even while in school. A partner attended to his business during school hours but his enterprise and business ability made the venture a success and gave his native village a firstclass service in this line. Succeeding well and accumulating a little capital, at the age of 12 years he added tobacco and confectionery to his stock and has been in the business ever since. By the time he was 23 years of age he had Income possessed of capital sufficient to start into a wholesale business and he then came to Salem and was soon established here, at first ; driving his own delivery wagon and living in rented property. In contrast, he now has a trade that covers Columbiana and Mahoning counties and own an acre and a half of valuable land oti Franklin avenue, where he has erected a handsome residence and barn and his substantial two-story warehouse. 22 by 60 feet, with elevator and other modem equipment. His father attends to the warehouse business, Mr. Callahan being his own solicitor. In this capacity he is a success, his personal appearance and genial address serving him well as an introduction. After that the securing of business is easy as the superior quality of his goods speak for themselves. His is a success woh entirely through his own efforts, one which reflects credit and commands admiration.

Mr. Callahan was married September 3. 1891. to Emi L. lA>ngbatton, who was Ihmii at Washingtouville. Ohio, March 22, 1870. and is a daughter of John H. and Ottillia (Snyder) Longbatton, the former of whom was a native of England and the latter of Ohio. Mrs. Callahan's mother belonged to one of the oldest pioneer families of Columbiana County. Her grandfather Snyder built the first house in Washingtonvillc. Her family is very well know n. Our subject's grandmother was Susan Kelter also of an old family. She came to Salem through the swarm*, while liear and other wild lieasts were numerous. She brought the first spinning wheel here. She lived to the unusual ape of 1)2 years, her death taking place only two years ago.

Democrat. He is a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, belongs to Perry Lodge. No. 185. F. & A. M., of Salem: Salem Chapter, No. 94 R. A. M.; Omega Council. No. 44. R. & S. M.; Salem Commandery, Xo. 42. K. T. : Perfection Chapter of Rose Croix, Valley of Canton, of Canton, Ohio; Lake Erie Consistory, S. P. R. S.. of Cleveland.

On. Thomas H. Silver. A. B.

ON. THOMAS H. SILVER. A. B., LL. B..* president of the Silver Banking Company, at Wellsville, was !>orn in this city. February 21. 1856, and is a son of Dr. David S. and Nancy Elizabeth (Hammond) Silver..

TJie paternal grandfather, David Silver, was born at Havre de Grace, Maryland, iii 1784. He remained on the family plantation until alwut the age of 35 years, when he came to Ohio and bought a farm between Waynesburg and Canton. At that time the country was still a wilderness and Indians and wild animals still roamed through the forests. In this new country the Silvers were pioneers, the father a man of hardy enterprise and undaunted courage, the progenitor of a family which has become one of prominence in his adopted State. His political support was given to the Whig party.

Dr. David S. Silver, son of the pioneer and father of our subject, was probably one of the most brilliant men Columbiana County has ever known. He was born February 12. 181 1. and died in August. 1877. His early school advantage* were naturally limited, but he acquired enough learning to enable him to teach the local schools until his determination was formed to enter upon the study of medicine. In Dr. (iardner. of Waynesburg. he found an able preceptor and by him was prepared for the New York College of Medicine, where he was subsequently graduated and was licensed to practice about 1823. Shortly afterward, he came to Columbiana County and entered upon the practice of his profession, which he continued until 1883. In 1845 he located at Wellsville and this town continued his home until the close of liis life. In summing up the life ;mtl career of a man of such brilliant parts as the late Dr. Silver, the biographer is at a loss what feature to make the most prominent. Ikwas at the head of bis profession, his reputation lieing one of note all over this section, lie accumulated a large fortune through his excellent business qualities, while at the same lime he was lilieral and charitable to an extent only known to those intimately associated with him. Sjieaking the (iermau language like the English, he had practically taught himself both, in order to gratify his desire tor learning and investigation.

Dr. Silver was one of the early admirers of Abraham Lincoln, seeing in the honest country lawyer much more than the mere politician ami predicting tor him much of the success which he later reached. In all movements of of the Republican party. Dr. Silver took a dee)) personal interest, being in entire sympathy with its fundamental principles. lie would have reached great heights as a lawyer, having the keen foresight and accurate judgment required in the law and |n»scssing also the inangetic oratorical powers which produced desired effect upon his hearers, moving them alternately to laughter or tears. W ith a ijoetic. and vivid imagination, he was a powerful temperance advocate and in this cause he was looked upon as a most effective lecturer.

Dr. Silver was united in marriage with Nancy Kli/aheth Hammond, who was a daughter of the late Thomas Hammond. To this union were born rive children, the four who readied maturity being: Thomas II.. of Wellsville: Margaret, of W'ellsville; Frank Wade, w ho is connected with the State Bank at Durango, Colorado; and David, of Pittsburg. The last named is a distinguished physician and surgeon, a graduate of Harvard College and of the universities of Berlin and Vienna, and is the superintendent of the orthopedic department of the (ieiicral Hospital at Allegheny City.

Mrs. Silver passe* I away two years before her husband, dying in 18N5. at the age of 50 years. She was a woman of admirable character and was ltc loved ami esteemed by all who knew her. Both Dr. Silver and his wife were -consistent members of the Methodist Kpiscopal Church, active in all its work and generous supporters of its charities.

Thomas 11. Silver, our immediate subject, completed the common and high school courses at W'ellsville and subsequently was graduated at Allegheny College, Meadville, Pennsylvania. In 1875 he entered the senior class at Harvard College ami in the follow ing year was graduated from the Harvard Law School. Selecting Chicago as his first field of practice. Mr. Silver entered the law office of Lyman & Jackson of that city and was admitted to the illiuois bar with permission to practice before the Supreme Court. I )uring his year of practice in the great lake city, lie met with most encouraging success, but was recalled to W'ellsville on account of his beloved father's failing health.

Cpon bis return, he found himself compelled to assume charge of his father's many business interests and as these were so imjxntant financially, he considered it advisable to open a regular banking institution in order to propdy take care of them. Thus came aU»ut the organization of the Silver Banking Company, in February. 1884. Mr. Silver Incoming its president. His father's health was never restored to the extent that he could again resume charge of his affairs, in fact for the last five years of his life he was an invalid.

Mr. Silver has been president of the Champion Brick Works ever since their organization in 1880, and is interested in numberless other enterprises. In 1884 he erected the building in which the bank is located. This is one of the fine business structures of the city and would do credit to a much larger place.

Mr. Silver is an uncompromising Republican and. if his time were not so occupied by business affairs, would probably be obliged to accept public offices which are continually lieing pressed upon him. In 1881 he was appointed citv solicitor of W'ellsville and in i88j and 1883 he served the city as mayor. In 1889 he was elected to the Ohio State Senate, in which he served with the greatest efficiency, but positively declined a rciiomination. Fur 12 years i be has served on the School Board and has always actively supported all civic measures which promise welfare to the general public. As a business man and financier, he is known all over the State. His fellow-citizens find him a courteous, affable, educated gentleman, ever ready to give ear to the discussion of social and economic questions and to lend assistance in carrying out commendable public-spirited enterprises.

On October 2, 1885, Mr. Silver was married to Susanna Moore, who was a daughter of Capt. Daniel and Harriet (Brown) Moore, of Newport, Kentucky. Mrs. Silver died in 1887, at the age of 29 years, leaving two children, viz.: Harriet Moore, who is a student at Allegheny College, Meadville, Pennsylvania, class of 1906; and Thomas F., Jr., who is a student in the Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, class of 1906.

Mr. Silver married, second, Mary R. Rcager, who is a daughter of Rev. James H. Reager, D. D., formerly of Jacksonville. Ohio, where Mrs. Silver was lx>rn, but now of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Canton, Ohio. For the past 20 years our subject has been a church trustee. He owns a .beautiful home in Wellsville and both he and his wife are prominent in the quiet s<*-ial life of the city. - - - - -

W^M MCOB Df TEMPLE,* deceased, for (gSri in iv years one of the most highly jjtgjj- I respected citizens of East Liverpool, [EL^Ij . c ],e resided retired from business activity for some 1 1 years prior to his decease on November 9, 1884, was born in one of the Prussian provinces bordering on the Rhine, June 9, 1812.

The De Temple family originated in France and belonged to that persecuted and heroic band of Huguenots who escaped to Germany in 1572, after the massacre of St. Bartholomew. The family became identified with the people with whom they found a welcome and home and there Mr. lie Temple's ancestors continued to live and multiply until the time of his father, Mathew He Temple, who came to America in 1S42. He located at Buffalo. N\w York, remained there until 1854 and then removed to

Lewis County, New York, lie was the lather of 10 children, viz. : George, who died in New York; Jacob, of this sketch; Helen; Catherine; Mathew; John; Nicholas; Joseph and Emily. The only survivor is Nicholas, who resides at Darien Center, New York.

The family trade of the De Temple kindred was working in iron and this it had followed for generations, becoming prominent and wealthy, and prior to its expulsion from France had owned great furnaces anil busy foundries. Jacob De Temple adopted the family calling and became a skilled and reliable workman. He was well educated in his own language, according to the excellent German law. and when became to the United States at the age of 45 years he was an artisan who could command high prices for the class of work he was able to do. A stranger, he had to seek employment and he went first to Buffalo and from there to the great iron city of Pittsburg, where he doubtless would have remained, had not the cholera been prevailing at that time. From Pittsburg he went to Wheeling and thence to SteulKMiville, Ohio.

Surprised and pleased with the great agricultural opportunities offered 011 every side in the new country, Mr. De Temple decided to try fanning for a time anil, following out this idea, first rented a farm in the neighborhood of Mingo, later another at Holliday's Grove. Here he remained three years and then moved to another farm near Brown's Station thence to Toronto, Ohio, and still later to Smith's Ferry, Pennsylvania. All of his agricultural ventures proved successful and when he retired to East Liverpool, on October 1, 1873, he possessed a competency, invested in desirable land, and erected the comfortable home in which his widow still resides, at No. 290 West Third street. Here the remainder of his life was spent and he passed away esteemed and respected by all who knew him.

Jacob De Temple was twice married, his first wife dying in 1850 in the home on the Rhine, Germany. Their eight children were: Catherine, deceased ; Peter, deceased : Peter (2nd), deceased; Anna, deceased; Mathew F., of the "Scotch Settlement," Columbiana Conn- ty: Elizabeth, wife of John Trtiniick, of Coraopolis. Pennsylvania; and Helena, deceased, formerly the wife of Jesse Smith, of Cumberland, West Virginia. Mr. De Temple was married, second, on July y. 1X57, to Mary A. Feist, who was born at Lancaster. Pennsylvania. .April 8. 1833, and is a daughter of Sebastian Feist, o:ice a prominent fanner of that locality. Ten children were born to this union, nine of whom reached mature years, namely: A. I... of Stockton, California: James A., of East Liverpool; Joseph, deceased; Mary, deceased; Cecelia, wife of James Johnson, of Chester, West Virginia; Henry M.. of Buffalo, New York; Laura, wife of Ilcrliert Crites, of East Liverpool; Gertrude, wife of William Dougherty, of Wheeling; and George, deceased.

Mathew De Temple came to East Liverpool with his father, leaving Buffalo in 1851. lived at Wheeling in 1852 and later at Steubcrn die. In 1861 he enlisted for his fu st term of service in the Civil War. entering the First Regiment, West Virginia Vol. Inf.. and was mustered out in the same year. In i86_» he reenlisted. entering the 84111 Regiment. Ohio Vol. Inf.. and was out that year and then a second time reenlisted, this time entering the 129th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf.. in which he served until March, 1864. He took part in the furious battle of Perryville. Kentucky, and participated in numerous skirmishes and was seriously wounded at Mulberry Gap. When he first enlisted, he was but 18 years of age, having been Iwm March 25, 1843. but all through the hard service following he performed a brave man's duty and has a military record of w hich he may l>e justly proud.

M r. I )e Temple was united in marriage w itb Lizzie Baker, who is a daughter of George Baker, and they have reared eight children, as follows: Harry F... a resident of WcllsviHe. who married Dot Hall: Ida. who is the wife of Oscar Slvler; Charles, who is a resident of Kansas: Mary, wife of George O. Hanua. of Kansas; Helen: Catherine, wife of Edward Jobling: Thomas IL. who lives at Wellsville; and Florence, wife of Oliver French.

|OBERT 1 1 ANNA Y,* one of the wellknown citizens and excellent agriculturists of Columbiana County, who resides on his well-improved farm of 80 acres in section 15. Butler township and also owns 33 1-3 acres in Ferry tow nship, was l>orn at Coraopolis, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, December 17, 1845, and is a son of William and Elizabeth ( Watson) Hannay.

William Hannay, father of our subject, was born in Scotland, a Highlander, and was 21 years of age when be came to America, well equip[>ed with the trade of stone-mason. This he followed at first but later entered into contracting and became prominent as a railroad, canal and bridge contractor. Alxmt 1854 lie came to Columbiana County and bought a farm of 162 acres in Perry township on which he established the family and set his sons to work clearing land. He built the City Jail in Allegheny and other public buildings there and in other cities, was interested in the construction of numerous ini|x>rtant canals and at the time of his death in 1863, at the age of 63 years, he was in the employ of the Fort Wayne Railroad Company. He was a Republican in his political views and in earlier days was an Abolitionist. He was a worthy member of the Methodist Church and was a liberal supporter. 1 le donated the lumber for the erection of the Salem Methodist Church.

The mother of our subject, who was a daughter of Mark and Ellen Watson, was bom in Durham. England, and died in Perry township on the home farm in 1891 at the age of 78 years. She was 16 years of age when she came to Pennsylvania with her parents, who settled at Coraopolis, Allegheny County. This town was named for Cora Watson, who was a daughter of Fawcctt Watson, who was an uncle of our subject. He donated a large tract of land as the site of the village and railroad station and the place was named in honor of his vontig daughter. Mr. Hannay is one of a family of nine children liorn to his parents, the five survivors being: William, of Salem; James F... of Perry township; John F.. of Butler township; Robert, of this sketch ; and David, of Perry township, who lives on the home farm. Our subject was al»ut 13 years of age when he accompanied his parents to Columbiana County. He has lived in the vicinity of Salem ev er since. Although his lather owned a good farm, bis duties kept him away a large portion of the time and the operation of the farm devolved upon his sons. In 1X64 Robert Hannay enlisted in the service of his country, entering Company V. 1841b Reg.. Ohio Vol. Int.. under Capt. George P. Davis and Colonel Cummiugcr. The regiment was sent to Nashville, Tennessee, thence to Bridgeport. Alabama and then to Chattanooga. After the fall of Richmond it returned t" Bridgeport, its duty lieing mainly in guarding important points. Mr. Hannay was mustered out at the close of the war at Camp ( base. Columbus, and then returned to bis home, lie i< a member of Trescott Post. No. 10. Grand Annv of the Republic, at Salem.

When our subject was not more than 13 years of age. be went with the linn of Heiiliff Brothers and learned the trade of stone-mason. This he resumed after the close 01 the war and worked at it more or less until recently. During the last two years he has been mainly concerned with farming and dairying, selling bis milk to the Winona Creamery. Mr. Hannay has a very pleasant home, bis land is very valuable and his improvements excellent. The commodious residence he built in 1X76. lie has three acres in orchard.

In 1870 Mr. Hannay married l.ydia Ann Patterson, who was born on an adjoining farm in Butler township, and is a daughter of Robert and Lydia Ann Patterson. Mr. Patterson came here from Philadelphia ami entered this land, which consisted of alw.ut 400 acres, lie made his money by driving cattle, sheep and horses over the mountains, a very profitable business in bis day. He was born in Ireland but married into a very prominent Philadelphia family, lie had nine children, namely: John P.. Susan, Margaret and William, all deceased: Robert, of Guilford County, North Carolina: Mary K.. wile of John l\ Hannay, of Butler township: l-'anuie. wife of George Little, of Butler township: Kmina Jane, who died young : George, who died aged 12 years; and Lvdia Ann. w ife of our subject. Mr. and Mrs. Hannay have these children : Charles, of Mahoning County: George: Nora, living at home; John, of Pittsburg; and Homer, deceased.

Mr. Hannay has lived on his present farm since 1870. His farm of 33 1-3 acres in Perry township is a part of the old homestead farm. The Hannays are all considered substantial, representative men and good citizens.

tgj"5|l MOT1IY GKH.* one of the reprep$e| svn::!tive farmers and worthy citi- [1 vk| <'t n-1 of Perry township, where he i'\\ib a fine farm of 100 acres in section 7, was born July 11. i8j_'. in the Stale of New York, ami is a son of

The parents of Mr. Gee were probably natives of New York, hut as they died in our subject's childhood, he lias few family records. With their eight children they came to Ohio as pioneers and settled in the vicinity of Berlin Centre. Mahoning County.

When Timothy w;is only seven years old. he found himself an orphan and was taken t<» the home of a cousin at Alliance. Ohio, where he remained until 1838 when be was lx>und out. until of age. to Joseph GoubuVurn. who later was postmaster at Salem. Mr. Gouldbourn was a successful business man. carrying on a large tailoring concern at Salem, and with

| pleting his apprenticeship and latter marry ing one of the daughters. He then started out for himself and for a numlter of years worked in various towns in Ohio and other States, lie s|tenl two years at Ravenna and then bunyears at Salem, going- then to Warsaw. Illinois, where he did not remain long as the cholera was then raging in that place, but spent a

1 summer at knowillc. Then he U>nght a team and started out as a peddler, driving through Iowa and Missouri and it was while on this trip that he recalls hearing a sermon

- pre 'died by Unchain Young, the Mormon apostle. After his return to Salem, he continued to work at his trade until be settled on his present farm, taking up his residence, in a small log house which he lias long since replaced with a commodious brick dwelling, the bricks for which he made on his own farm. He lias devoted his property to a general line of agriculture, for which by excellent location and extreme fertility it is particularly adapted.

Mr. (Joe was married in 1S43 to Mary (iouldhourn. a most estimable lady, who died on the homestead in Perry township at the age of 64 years. They had four children, the two who reached maturity being Rachel, now deceased, anil Margaret who is at home, her father's companion and caretaker,

Mr. (ice has always been a stanch Republican, voting at first for Cen. John ('. Fremont, lie has held numerous coiinly and township offices, serving for many years on the School Hoard and as township supervisor. The success \yhk-h he has achieved in life has been entirely through his own efforts, for no one could have commenced under more disheartening conditions. This success show the possession of great resolution, industry and per severance. I "or many years he was a member of the Paptist Church. '

ILIJAM CLOSE* su|K.-rvisor of Washington township, where he owns a line farm of 100 acres in section 24, was lx>rn in this township, in 1X40. ami is a son of James ami Mary C. (Dennis) Close.

James Close was born in Jefferson County. Ohio, and came as an early pioneer to Columbiana County. He took up 80 acres of government land in W ashington township, which he developed into a good farm, and on this farm our subject was reared while he attended the district schools of the township.

Mr. Close began his own business career by working for a railroad company in the telegraph department and later was in the bridge > department. lie followed this work for several seasons and then became superintendent of the coal shutes belonging to the Cleveland & Pittsburg Railroad Company. In 1N7X he purchased his first farm, a tract of 42 acres, to which he

In 1871 Mr. Close was married to Elizal>eth A. Johnson, and they have a family of nine children, namely: Clara. Flora Pellc, (ieorge Elmer (deceased). Mary. William JL. Dora Etta. Ercd N'orman, Alice Purdell and Jennie May.

Politically Mr. Close is a stanch Democrat. In the fall of 1904 he was elected supervisor of Washington township and has proven himself a faithful official, looking carefullv after township improvements, for some 1 o years he was a member of the School Hoard. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church. He is known through 1he township as an honorable and upright man, a good citizen, kind neighbor and careful and generous husband and father.

The parents of Mr. P.insley were of ScotCt- Irish descent: thev came to America from County Down. Ireland, in 18J3. settling on the of] farm in Franklin township among the earliest pioveers. This farm is now ocennied by our subject's sister. Miss Margaret Piusley. The father died in i8;j. in bis 40th year and the mother in no; in her 8f»th year. Thev left four children, namely : John \\'.. of this sketch: Sarah, wife of John McOuilkin. l>oth she and husband beim; deceased; Mary, wife of John Koffel: ami Margaret.

lohn W. Pinslev was reared and educated in Franklin township. His whole life has lieeti u'iven oyer to agricultural pursuits and he is looke.l on as ,>ne of the leading farmers o| Wayne township.

She died in 1872, leaving three children, | namely : William, who married Silvia Con Ion ! and has three children, Lloyd, horn Septemher I 23. 1894. Paid, horn November 1. 1897, and 1 Ford, horn July 28. iuoo; Mary Jane who j married Frank Williams of Lisl>on, and has 1 one child, - Hvelyn ; and John F.d ward, who ! resides with his father.

in W ayne township for the past 35 yenrs. I le has been interested for a long time in sheep raising, devoting a great deal of attention t<> this branch. He only handles the host stock and has made it a very successful industry.

Politically Mr. Binsley is a Democrat. He is one of the leading members and liberal supporters of the L'nited Presbyterian Church at SalineviHe.