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The [internal grand pa rents of Mr. Grove were George ami Kh/abcth I Creps I Grove. From liis great-grandfather Creps, lie cm j> >>s the distinction of 1 itit^iiijtr to Revolutionary su>ek. George Grove brought his family from Y'»rlc Comity, Pennsylvania. t<> Heaver township, Mahoning County, when his son William was very young. At that tune all this .section was inclnde<l in Colnmhiana County. In early manhood, William Grove married Salome Wilderson, who was a daughter of Martin Wilderson, a pioneer of Heaver township. They had live children, namely: Sevilla, who married George \\ . Cole, and resides on a farm adjoining that of Martin Grove; Isabel. ->> h. : eat 1 n. :. :iro ,| i. hiidh il. ir mi :, cidental liurns; Solomon, who has resided for many years in Allegheny. Pennsylvania; Martin, whom fuller reference will he made in this at tide; and Harriet, who married William Y.Hlcr. ami reside> in Xehraska. In |>olitical views. William Grove was a stanch Democrat. At an early day he was a member of a company of militia. All through life he was a noi id, reliable citi/en. For many years he w; - in air., nd.-.m the Rt fortm - 1 hun-h at North Lima, of which he was a nieml>cr.

Martin Grove being only four years old when Ins mother died, he was reared by his grandmother, at North Luna, where he attended school during his Ijoyh.sd, loiter he took a course in Poland Seminary, an institution which has educated many prominent men. among them lieing the late President William MeKmlev. The hitter's brother, the late Abner MeKsnley. was one of Mr. drove's elassmates. Among las remembrances of those years which subsequent events made historic, in connection with President McKinley, is that of a maiden speech made by the future statesman and martyr, in Mt.' Olivet Reformed Church at North Lima.

After completing his education Mr. Cirovc engaged in teaching in Heaver and Sptingticld towns!ii|is. de'.-o'.mg period of eighteen veal's to the educational field, ir. which he attained no little prominence. Finally tiring of the confinement thi* n -rk. Mr. ' ir. >\ e turned his attention to agnaiiiutc. m [S-;, bmiitg forty acres of land in Beaver township, on which he has since resided. When he first settled here and began raising produce and small fruits for the Youngstown market, it was necessary for him to leave home aliotit midnight in order to be at the market in time for Ins trade. Hut the building of the Youngstown & Southern Railway has given him excellent transjioriation facilities, its line running near his farm. He has met with very satisfactory success in his enterprise.

On April 30, 1876, Mr. Grove w as married to Harriet Macklin. who was born at New Springfield. Ohio, a daughter of John and Mary iHiscy) Macklin. John Macklin was b.rn in Mahoning County in 1805, and was

Thomas) Macklin. The Macklins came to Ohio from Westmoreland County. Pennsylvania, and Mrs. Grove's parents resided here through life, the father dying in 1S97, aged almost 93 years. The children of John Macklin and wife were: Hiram, residing in Columbiana; Tryphena, deceased; Harvey IL, residing at Warren, Ohio; Isabel, who married L. A. Reddy, residing at Alliance; and Harriet, who married Mr. Grove.

Mr. and Mrs. Grove have had four children, viz.; Kva Malic!. Arthur Macklin. Charles RoJlin, and Herbert Martin. The daughter is an accomplished young lady who, alter completing the high school course at North Lima, took s. .me terms of musical instruction at Caniield and Youngstown. and subsequently taught school. Arthur M. Grove -s a graduate of the Zanerian Art Sdwol of Columbus, Ohio, Charles Rollin. residing at home, is a student in Heidelberg College. Herbert M. was graduated fioin Heidelberg Col- | lege, in June. 1907. The family lielongs to Mt. Olivet Ret. lined. Church, m which Mr. drove has been an active worker for forty years, during twenty-seven serving as Sunday seh. >o! superintendent. When ivt serving as superintendent he has been a teacher, which I'o-ition be luv filled f,,r the past eighteen years He has a],,, served as an eider in the church. Politically Mr. Grove is a Republican and he has filled a number of minor offices. He

E" LBERT FOGG, a prominent citizen and treasurer oi Cmslxm township, residing on his excellent farm of 100 acres, situated in section 28, was born on this farm, in Mahoning Courtly, Ohio, April it. 18/15. and is a son of Edwin and Drusilla (Ellyson) Fogg.

Edwin I-'ofjj? was bom in New Jersey and was about live years of age when he accompanied his [larents. Eliene/er M aixl Mary (Silvers) Fogg, to Mahoning County. The Foggs were among the earliest settlers of Goshen township and they endured the hardships which all pioneers had to face. Early in the 50's Edwin Fogg purchased the farm now owned by his son Albert, on which he lived until he retired from active life, when he moved to Damascus, where he died March 14, n,ob. in his 83rd vear. He was identified with the Republican party, but was never a seeker for office. He was well known all over this section and a familiar figure, his plain clothes and simple speech proclaiming him a memlier of the Society of Friends. The eight surviving, children of Edwin Fogg and wife are: Rol<rrt. residing in North P.rant-h, Iowa: Kheue/er. residing at West Liberty. Iowa; Edgar, residing near Chicago. Illinois; Ellen, who married Edward Edgcrton, residing at Gihsoti. Iowa: Hannah E. who married Jesse E Maris, residing at N'oitoin ille. Kansas: Albert, whose name heads this article: Isal>el, widow of Albert Barber, late of Green township, residing at Damascus; and David, residing also at Salem, where he operates a livery S'ablc

After completing hi- education in _ the sch.-.ls of his native t'-wnsbip. Albert l""gg turned his attention to farming and is known as ope of the pi' A e. cnlc< pr wng and Successful agriculturist, of thi, section.

In his |Mi1itical views Mr. Fogg is a Republican and his high standing in the township is shown by the fact that his fellow-citizens elected him township treasurer in 1900, and have kept him in otlice ever since.

HOHN E. (ALBERT, a prominent business citizen of Washingtonvillc. engaged in the hardware line, which includes roofing and spouting, was born . July J<J, 18/14. in Columbiana County, Ohio, and >s a son of George H. and Susanna (Bilger) Gilliert. the former of whom was horn in Columbiana County and the latter at Washingtonville. Ohio. Mrs. Gilliert still survives and re-ides in her native place, having reached Iter 70th year.

John E. Gilbert was brought to Washingtonvillc by lus parents when he was an infant and the greater part of his life has U-en siient here. After completing his education in the public schools, at the age of 19 ye:)rs he went to Columbiana, where he learned the tinsmith trade with John Heard, and worked at the same in various places until he finally settled at Merlin Center, in a shop of his own. Two year, later. 111 December. |88«). be came to Washingtonville and established himself in busitie - here. He is a well known and popular citizen, showing mtere-t and enterprise along every line of the town's progress.

On November 29. 18X8. Mr. Gilbert was married to Rhoda R. Dmahue. who was born at Columbiana. Ohio, and is a daughter of Charles Donahue, formerly of Pittsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert have three daughters, nunc ly : Vera J.. S. Rebckah and I". Mercedes.

Washingtonville Council. No. i'»o. Junior Order of L'uited American Mechanics, being a charter mender of this organization at this j. .int. I le is a prominent factor in Republican |,ilitir, ill tin- section, and oil many occa-ionhas been sent as In- party's representative to county, state and congressional conventions.

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in his second term as one of the county commissioners of Mahoning County, I Ohio, lias been a resilient of Young v t'wn since I'j'H. hut still ret.-)ius h;s tine farm of 140 acres in Springfield township, lie w:is h. -ni Dccenilier t<^. 1806. in Youngstown township. Mahoning County. Oliio. ami is a son .if C hristian Hanni.

Tlic father of Mr. Hanni. Christian Hanni, was horn at Perm*. Switzerland, and came to Yotmgstown in 1N53. For Some twenty years he was 1 1 mnectcil with the iron furnaces in the \iciuitv of this city and now lives retired in Youngstown township. He was naturalized soon ,-utei coming to the Cmtcd States, and was never afterwards known to miss the privilege of voting.

John C. Hanni was reared .hi a farm and was educated 111 the district schools. After his marriage he settled oil his farm of 140 acres in Springfield township, where he engaged in general farming and st. ,ek-i aisuig until April 1, hk'I. when he retired to Youngstown. After locating here. Mr. Hanni engaged in a real estate business 111 which he continued until he \va» elected c nttitv commissioner in the tall of A!th< 'tigli he has always taken an intelligent man's interest in public affairs, his present office is the only jcihiical one Mr. Hanni ever sought. His services as a member of the hard have been highly appreciaieil and have been satisfactory to both parties.

On August <<>. i.sSS. Mr Hanni was married to \larv F. Mowerv, who is :< daughter of < ieorgc Mowerv, who was h, ,ni :n Pennsylvania and moved from there !- > Mahoning County in 1 85 fx Mr. ami Mrs, Hanni have one child. Mm M I he family belong to the Trinity Methotlisl Episcojml Church at Youngstown f raternally, Mr. ilanni i> cmilis MM I'.. SlPi:. general farmer and stock- raiser, residing on h:s valuable estate 1 't IO0 acres, situated in section 14, Springfield township, known as the Springfield Township Stock Farm, was bom on this farm, in Mahoning Comity. Ohio. \oveuiler id, iKni, and is a son of Jacob and Sophia < Fuller) Sipe.

Jacob S;pe. father of Kphraim P.. was also horn in Springfield township and resided all his life :n this ue'ghN tIioi '.,]. After bis mar riage he tnoyed to the farm alxive mentioned, which formerly contained 1S5 acres. He improved th.c j>roperty by building a large house and barn, but the latter subsequently burned down. Jacob Sipe was married 1 first ) to Kachci < Inner, who died leaving four children, namely; Israel. Isaiah. Mary Ann. who is the wife of Frederick Unger. and Henry, who lives near Columbiana. Jacob Sipe married I second) Sophia Kdlcr. who was a daughter of Jacob Fdler and was lorn two miles north of New Springfield. The children of the second marriage were: Harvey \\\, residing near Mt. Jackson. Lawrence County. Pennsylvania . Pplii;.-m F. ' ;r id -'- -!.,. u I -< w as I » - t -. 1 in Springfield township. Mahoning County. Jacob Sipe always voted the Democratic ticket- He was a consistent memlier of the Reformed Church, at various times serving on its official hoard.

Fphraim F. Sipe was reared in Springfield township and attended the schools near his In me ami completed his education by taking a business course in the Spencerian Commercial Scho.,1, in Cleveland. I'pon his return to the farm he immediately entered actively into developing its van ions resources. From boyhood he has been fond of horses and for many years he has handled all kinds very SUCi'essfi]l',\ . draft as well as ianvy stock. He has vka-'ge ,,f the famous stallion. Major, which Vois imported at a est of $3,000. from France ami i> now owned In the Springfield

Township Percheron Horse Company, of which .\ir. Sij>e is a member. He has not confined his attention, however, to the buying ami selling of horses, in addition to this industry, carrying on large fanning operations and grow ing a considerable amount of stock. One seas< n lie devoted his attention to shipping wheat and that year he handled 35.000 bushels of the cereal. In addition to the home farm he owns 30 acres more, not adjoining, but a short distance cast. His bind is all well situated and is very valuable. He has made a number of excellent improvements, including the building of a substantial liarn to take the place of the one destroyed by fire.

On February 19. k.oj. Mr. Sipe was married to Lizzie Sheets, who was l>orn in Springfield tow nship, and is a daughter of Barnes E. and Sally ( Kaub) Sheets, the former of whom resides one mile northeast of Springfield. The grandparents of Mrs. Sipe were Kolx-rt and Llizabeth ( L' tiger ) Sheets, and they lived and died two miles northeast of Mr. S'ipe's farm, in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. The m .titer of Mrs. Si|>e Was born in Springfield township and was a daughter of (ieorgc and Susanna (Snyder) Kaub. Mr. and Mrs. Sheets had five children, namely: Hattie. who married Ezra Haller, residing in New Middlemen: John, residing in New Middletown; George, a resident of New Springfield: Lizzie, now Mrs. Sipe: and Samuel, who died aged three years.

Mr. Sipe is identified politically with the Republican part v. He is a memlier of the Reformed Church. His standing in his community is that of a successful man and fustclass citizen.

HOHN E. MiA'EY. In the death of the late John E McVcy, which occurred at his home at Youngstown. November ^3. KJ05. the city lost a man of sterling worth ami the bar of state a brilliant, able and successful uicuiIkt. Mr. McVev was f»>rn on bis father's farm, about one mile east of Low eHville. just

About 1868 the parents of Mr. McVey moved to a farm on the north side of the Mahoning River, between Struthers ami Ijowellville. and here the boy attended a country school. Later he became a student at Poland Seminary which institution he left to enter Hudson College. After leaving the college he taught for a short time what was known as the G »oper School, in Coitsville township, later becoming principal of the Liwellville High School, a position which he filled for two years. An opportunity offering for foreign travel, he went to Germany and studied at Hanover for a year, returning to Youngstow n in order to prepare for the profession for which nature had so generously endowed him. He engaged in the study of law in the office of R. B. Murray, a well-known practitioner, was admitted to the bar on January 3. 1885, and immediately began practice at Youngstown.

In 1887 Mr. McVey entered into partnership with the late Judge King, shortly after the latter had retired from the office of prokite judge, and in 1802 the firm was still further strengthened by the admission of Henry M. Robinson. This combination continued and prospered undisturbed until the death of Judge King, in 189". Shortly after Hon. George F. Arrel entered the firm and the firm style became Ariel. McVey & Robinson, which partnership continued until the spring of 1901. when A. F. Rowland and John Harrington were admitted. In the fall of Mjov. Mr. Robinson withdrew in order to give attention to his ]>ersonal interests and in Fel>- ruary. H703, Judge Robert \V. Tayler went into the firm, when the style became Arrel, McVey & Tayler. On February 1, 1*^05, Judge Tayler withdrew to go on the United States cirucuit court bench for the northern district of Ohio, and the firm then became Arrel. McVey. Row land & Harrington. During all this period, from the time when he first liecame connected with a law combination of acknowledged strength, Mr. McVev temauitd 1 one of the strongest memU-rs, developing

Along about 1890-91, the firm of King & Mc\"ey was retained by the Youngstown Street Railwav Company, which had just cuminenccd to extend its system at Youngst' >wn. Mr. McYcy at once displayed a peculiar aptness for corporation organization and personally took charge of the legal work connected with the construction of this railroad system. He continued in tiiis connection until his death. He saw the line extended from Harvard avenue to New Castle, from Brier Hill to Leavittsburg, ami from Nilcs to Mineral Ridge, h was largely through his recommendation that these extensions were made. His success in handling street railway interests attracted the attention of influential men who were not all residents of Youngstown. and among these was the late Senator Calvin - ! ' * "'.'(.'

In 1K07 Senator Brice was projecting a steam road through the Mahoning valley to complete a vast system of railroads then in contemplation, ami with great good judgment he chose Mr. McYcy to take charge of the legal work. He organized the Cleveland & New Castle Railroad Company and was made its president ami in that capacity he disbursed sums amounting to S_' ,000.000 for the rightof-way and construction work. For his admirable management as president of this o>mpanv. he received the universal approbation of railroad men and of capitalists all over the country. After Senator Brice obtained control of the Pittsburg & Western Railroad Company, he again turned to Mr. McYcy. who foreclosed the mortgage and reorganized the eompam, making it a part of the Baltimore & Ohio system. This was a triumph of legal aco -rnplishinc.it. the task having been fraught with many legal complexities, bp 'in that time on Mr. McYcv's firm was the legal representative of the Bait it n- -re & Oh i- Railroad Company, and its imp >rt;incc continued to extend until it became also legal counsel for the Pennsylvania & Mahoning Valley

In the winter of 1900 and 1901 Mr. Mc- \ ev was called uj« m to go to St. Petersburg, Russia, in the interest of an American syndicate which was interested in establishing a system of electric traction there and in Moscow. Owing to the outbreak of the Russian- Japanese war this work was not finished, but these negotiations gave opportunity to make some pleasant and valuable acquaintances, among whom was Count Wiite, who was then Minister of the Interior, and Prince HilkhofT, who was director of railways.

Mr. McVey had personal charge of the legal work in connection with the consolidation of the Pennsylvania & Mahoning Valley Railway Company's interests with the interests of the Yomigstowtt & Sharon Railway Companv and the Youngstown Consolidated Gas & Klcetric Company. He was secretary

I Bank of Youngstown and was identified in a like capacity with several other local corporations of importance, including the Dollar Savings & Trust Company, of which he was also a director.

In tXSz Mr. McVey was married to Lillia Hopkins of Sharpsvillc, Pennsylvania, who was at that time a popular tcicher in the Woo I street public school at Youngstown. Mrs. McVey and two children - a daughter and a sou - Fannie Belle and John Hopkins - survive.

Mr. McVey was a consistent member of the First Presbvterian Church of Youngstown. and was a liberal ami cheerful supporter of its benevolent and philanthropic enterprises. His hand was ever open to the call of charity and' none will ever know the extent of his private lienefactioiis. Having s[>eut the most of his life at Youngstown. he was well and favorably known all over Mahoning County, Iteloved --or his many sterling traits of character and genial nature and admired for the great gifts with which he had been endowed. In his profession he w as a tireless worker ami his compiratnely early death may, perhaps, be alinl iHc.l to the great tasks lie undertook and the absorbing interest he felt in them. He possessed llie sound judgment, the w ell-balance.i mind as well as the capacity for the c!< -e. logical reasoning and the alert intellect which made him master of every legal point and situation, and at the same time gave him jtowcr to array facts and present evidence to prove them, that brought continual success. Jt is not always that an intellectual man in his profession is also a good business man, or even a public spirited citizen, but such was the case with Mr. McVey, and thus his loss was deeply felt by the majority of his fellow citizens.

As a jMilitical force Mr. McVey was never inclined to try his strength, enthusiasm for his profession absorbing his time and attention too thoroughly. In the same way he was never greatly attracted |,y the influence of fraternal orders. In young manhood he bad identified himself with the Mas-. jus, and at the time of his death was a member of Ilillman Lodge. I\ \ A. M. His social opportunities were numerous and he enjoyed giving and accepting hospitality, but never to the extent of interfering with his professional duties, which to him, at all times, were paramount. A portrait of Mr. McVey accompanies this sketch.

LARKE WOODS, owner of a farm of ->oo acres on which he resides, is one of the most highly respected .-.nd best known citizens of Youngstown township. He was horn on the old Woods homestead not far from his present home. February 14. 1S.7. son of John and Elizabeth (Berry) Woods, both his patents being native, of Washington County, Pcnusvh ania.

This bianch of the Woods family was established m this country at a very early day by the great-grandfather of our subject, who came from Germany. John Woods father of onr subject, was !*,rn on Ten Mile Creek. Washington County, Pennsylvania, and was married in that county, in 1816, to Elizabeth Hern,-, who was of English descent. In England her name was spelled Harry, but alter coming to this country, it was changed to Berry. Alter his marriage Mr. Woods came to Mahonmg County, then known as Trumbull County, and located in Yoiingstnwn township, on what is known as the Woods homestead, where he lived the remainder of his life. He made the trip to this county on horseback and the country at that time was very wild and rough. 1 'rev ions to coming north, he was drafted into service in the War of 1812, but had only one day's march when the war ended. Each man had to furnish his own rifle, and Mr. Clarke Woods still has the rifle his father carried. Six children were ljorn to John and Elizabeth Woods, the eldest l»eing the only one b>ru in Washington County. Pennsylvania.

Clarke Woods was reared in Youngstown township on the home farm and with the exception of one year, when he lived in Berlin township, has always resided here. What schooling he had was obtained in the district schools, but the greater part of his time was devoted to assisting with the farm work. Mr. Woods has lived lived on his present farm since 1859 and built the house in that year. He was engaged extensively in stock raising, and made the greater part of his monev in sheep, but for some time has lieen practically retired, and rents the farm out on shares.

Mr. Woods was married in 1851 to Laura A. Foster, a daughter of Jonas Foster, and they reared a family of four children: Alma, who lives at home, and her twin, Alice, who is a trained nurse; Florence, the deceased wife of Cleveland Brothers; and Sarah L.. who resides at home. Mr. Woods has seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

DBI-RT I. BCRTON. a representative larmer and stock-raiser of Goshen township, residing on his home farm of id.j ncres, -I'.n.itcd in section to, was bom in 1 rnshen town- Mahouiug County. Ohio. Oct her 14,

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The parents of Mr. Burton were born in New Jersey. Tliey came as early settlers to Goshen township, Samuel Burton securing the farm which his sun now owns, on which he passed the active years of his lift. In age, he retired to Salem, where he died in 1K81J. He was a supporter of the principles of the Kepuhlican party. For many years he was one of the pillars of the Bunker Hill Methodist Episcopal Church of (ioshen township. His death removed from this section a man of sterling worth, who left an honorable name behind him

Robert L. Burton was reared in Goshen township and his education was obtained in the district schools. Hc has devoted his life to agricultural pursuits, giving much attention to the live-stock business. In addition to his home farm. Mr. Burton owns a second tract of sixty acres of tine land, also situated in Goshen township. He is numbered with the substantial citizens and prosperous farmers of this section.

Mr. Burton has a comfortable rural home and a happy domestic circle. He married Mary- Mead, who is a daughter of the late William I'. Mead, of Goshen township, and thev have one son, Lester M., who was ljorn July 1, 1891.

Politically Mr. Burton is a Republican. He has never desired office but he willingly exercises every duty pertaining to good citizenship, taking an interest in the public schools, in the building of good roads and in the promotion of better agricultural conditions. He is a memlier of Goshen Grange. No. 1103. Patrons ,,f Husbandry.

) physician and surgeon at Lovvcllville. is one of the oldest practitioners hi Mahoning County and. in point of continuous service, the oldest in this town. Pr. Cowden wa- born at Mr lackson. Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, October

; now in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, The father worked at blacksmithing there for several years and then went into the marble and granite business, which he followed for a long time. Subsequently he moved to Seneca County, Ohio, for a short time, and in 1858, to F.diuhurg, Portage County. There he was

Pr. Cowden attended the district schools in Lawrence County. Pennsylvania, and later tiN>k a literary course at Poland, Mahoning County, Ohio, following which he was an assistant teacher in the Mt. Jackson district schools. The family then lived seventeen months in Seneca County, but as soon as his father moved to Portage County, he attended! a select school in Kdinburg and while there assisted his father in operating his steam sawmill, which was the largest in the county. In i8oi he entered the Eclectic Medical School at Cincinnati, and in i8d_> he became a student in the Ohio Medical School in the same city, where he was graduated, and began practice at Lowellville on Septemlier 4. iSftj. When his father came to Lowellville in 1868. he purchased a stock of drugs and the father and son ojiened the first real drug store in the village. Pr. Cowden was sole manager of the drug store from t8o.S until 1870, In 1803 Pr. Cowden entered the Cleveland University of Medicine and Surgery and was graduated from that institution in 1804. 11c is a mctnlwr of the Lawrence County Medical Society. For many years he has controlled the larger part of the lucrative practice at LnvcHville and is well known all through this section.

Pr. Cowden w:is married (first), in 1803. to Julia M. Pickerson. who died in 1885. leaving two children: James Lyman. M. P.. and Charles ("Tester, the latter of whom is eng'iged in a lire insurance business The elder son chose his father's profession. He was bom at I.owellville, September 7, 1865, attended the town's graded schools and completed his literary course at the Western Reserve University. In 1893 he entered the Cleveland University of Medicine and Surgery, where lie was graduated in March, 1896, and entered into practice in the same year. He and his father occupy the same office, but they have never teen in partnership. Dr. Cowden was married (second) to Mary J. Cowden. the widow of the late Dr. I. P.'Cowden. who was a second cousin.

Dr. Cowden is a man of both prominence and substance. He is one of the directors of the I.owellville Savings and Hanking Company ; owns a large amount of city realty : a farm of 150 acres in Springfield township. Mahoning County, and one of 103 acres in Unity township. Columbiana County, while he has but recently sold a too-acre farm near Topeka. Kansas. Fraternally he is a Mason and is affiliated with Western Star Lodge, F. & A. M., at Voiingstown.

.JOU'llUS COLUMHUS JUSTICE, I V residing on a farm of <>3 acres lo- | catcd one mile west of Berlin Center, Berlin township, was liorii in Canfield township, Mahoning County, Ohio, in 1848, and is one of the sul*tantial and enterprising citizens of the township, and one who lias made his own way in the world.

Mr. Justice was reared until his ninth year with his grandfather, Ross Justice, whose name he was given, his lather having been killed by an accident teforc his birth, but afterwards he lived with stranger*. At the outbreak of the Civil War. when only 14 years old. he enlisted in Company K. 107th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and immediately went to ("amp Chase, at Columbus, where he was mustered in with the regiment and went to Washington, thence to Alexandria and back again to Washington, then to Dover. Delaware. From there he went to llavre-dcr.raee, Maryland, thence to Fort Wellington, at Baltimore, and in all suv about five months'

Mr. Justice returned to Canfield township, w here he worked in a mill and drove a team on the railroad until 1878. then worked for William Swanson until the fall, when he went to Indiana, returning to Ohio in 1879, after which he cut ties for the New Lisbon Railroad until spring. He continued to be industrious and worked for John Boland during the succeeding summer months, and then for William Swanson for two years, and for Charles Swanson for one year, then at Boardman for one summer, anil .spent the following winter with Charles Swanson. Other farmers for whom he worked were: Henry Hartzel for one summer, Solomon Hartzel for one year, Frank Robins for one year, and Simon Hartzel! for eight years. In the spring of 1888 Mr. Justice bought his present fine farm of 93 acres, where he has ever since engaged in general farming.

Mr. Justice was married in 1890 to Sarah Hartzcll. who was born in 1844, in Stark County. Ohio, and is a daughter of Tobias and Susanna 1 Dustman ) Hamell.

BHILIF R I HI. FT. a representative farmer of Voiingstown township, residing on his valuable property of 78.1 - acres, situated in section 8.' was born in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. March ji, 1S71, anil is a son nf Wiiliam and Theressa 1 Hell ) Riblet.

William Riblet was born, reared and married 1 Me reel i .-iintv, I Vmtsyl vatti ar.d > a suti of John Riblet. who came to America from Germany. Wiiliam Riblet served in the iV.il o .r from iS>-i 11 nu 1S1 ,, \ (\\,\ \,\. full duty as a soldier. He married Theressa Bell and they reared a family of nine children. Mr Riblet resides oU l is farm in section 1. Anslintown township, but his wife ,|ied in 1005. aged 03 years townships, Aiistiniowii and Youngstown, Mahoning Cotintv. ami Weatherslield and Libcrtv town-hips, Trumbull ( mniiv, Ohio. IK- \\;is reared mi the home farm and attended the !>>i-al schools. In i S« 97 he purchased his present farm and has been since engaged in general agricultural vvi'k. hut mainlv dairying. He lias improved tilt* place hv the erection of a Sine house and barn.

On December \i, 181/4. Mr. Riblet was married n> Maud .Millikin. ulm is a daughter of George W. MiHlkiii. <>t Youngstown town shtp, Thcv have two children, Nettie and Dale

;fff H Smith township, has developed large dairying interests here, including a profitable milk and cream route at Alliance, winch requires his daily attention. Mr. Phillips was horn in Montgomery County. 1'cnnsylvania. February tt». iK-IA. ant! is a son of Nathan and Ann < Kckert I I'liillips,

The father of Mr. I'liillips was h-.ru in Mongoinery County. Pennsylvania, and the in ht "i ks 1. unt\ 1 :i : S; | tht- 1 uv.i'v came to Mahoning County and in the following year settled fKTiuanently in Smith township, where Kith Nathan and Ann I'liillips - lied. They were people of worthy character whose orderly lives brought them the respect of those with whom they became associated. Of their children, the following survive: James, residing m Smith township; Jacob; Samuel, residing at 1 jiunriseits ; Allien, residing in Smith township; and Mary J., who married Abraham ( u'eenaw alt, residing at

Jacob I'liillips has been a resident of Smith t>>wnsbip for fifty-three years and since has resided on his present farm. He attended the district schools in K.yhood and was reared all kinds agricultural work, but from tillage of »*-- to followed the trade of >hoeinakmg. Before adopting dairying as his main

' the former of whom was Kirn in 1810, in New .l«-Tsey . ai d died m 1800. .-lt.cd 80 years. I K-r ni'iilicr still survives, almost <>o years of age, and resides with her son. Warren Snodc, and is numbered among the oldest residents of

) Smith township. Mr, and Mrs. Snode had a lamily of nine chddreu. the seven surviving being: George. Jcluel M.. Charles and Warren, all residing in Smith township; Finina S-. Mrs, i'liillips; l-'.sther. residing in Smith township; and |-;h?alK.-th C. who married Walter Jenkins, residing at Alliance, Ohio.

Mr. and Mrs. Phillips have three children, namely: J.aura, Joseph S., and Lena E. The eldest daughter is deceased. Joseph S. is a graduate of the art department at Mt. Union College. The younger daughter is engaged 111 missionary work and resides at Dobson. North Carolina.

Mrs. Phillips is :l member of the First Friends Church at Alliance. Mr. Phillips siip|x>ris the Prohibition party. This is one of the best known and most highly esteemed families of this section.

HI respected citizens to be found than »=m John S. Straw n. who resides in section 21, on his valuable farm of over 150 acres. He was born in Butler township, I Columbiana County. Ohio. July _>o, 18J4. ami is a son of AK-I and Hannah (Spencer) Strawu.

The Straw n family was founded in America in tlie time of W illiam Pcnn. and Daniel Strawu. the grandfather, was K>rn in Mucks County. Pennsylvania. His son Abe) was a No K.rn there and married Hannah Spencer after coming to Ohio. She came to Puttier township with her parents in 1805. and remembered an incident of the journey which was the spending of one whole day cutting down trees and brush in the thick woods, so that the wagons conveying the family, could get through. Alxd Strawn was an early settler in the southern part of Goshen township, unking his stopping place right in the wilderness, where he built a log house. Game of all kind was plentiful, and wolves came out in Ijands at night and howled around the lonely little pioneer home, but the settlers possessed the courage of a sturdy old English ancestry which enabled them to endure hardships and finally overcome them. The four survivors of Abe! Strawn and wife are: Abel; John S. ; Jehu R.. who resides at Salem: and Martha, who married Joseph Burton, also residing at Salem. The venerable father survived until in his 90th year.

John S. Strawn was reared from childhood, in Goshen township, was educated in the district schools near his home, and has always been engaged in agricultural pursuits. His political affiliation is with the Republican party, and he has been frequently elected on its ticket to township offices. For a number of years he served as township clerk, for three years was a member of the board of trustees, and always has done his full duty in and out of office, as a worthy and public-spirited citizen. Mr. Strawn was very active also in business for a long period, serving as treasurer of the Summit Oil Company, of Pennsylvania, and as a director of the Aetna Manufacturing Company of Salem, which was an ini|>ortant industry at one time. During the Civil War. especial confidence was shown in him. by his fellow citizens, they choosing him as treasurer of the Goshen township military fund.

Mr. Strawn married Betsey Mead, who was liorn in England, and is a daughter of John Mead, a very early settler of this township. They had the following children : Esther M.. who married Albert Burton, vice-president of the Mahoning County Agricultural Society and fonnerly a director in the same; Margaret A., who is the widow of John Smith, formerly treasurer of Goshen township; Eva. who married Howard Rardo. of Goshen township; and Josephine W.. who married Alva J. Cobb, (if Goshen township.

For a long course of years, Mr. Strawn has been one of the leading memlwrs of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Goshen township, and has served as one of its official hoard. He has always given encouragement to agricultural movements, is a member of the Goshen Grange. Patrons of Husbandry, and has served as its chaplain. Mr. Strawn is num- I bered with the older residents of this section I and he can recall many wonderful changes which have taken place since he was a Im>\\ Many of the pioneer families of this section have entirely passed away, but the Strawns are possessed of great vitality and retain their full mental faculties and physical activity even into extreme age.

RANCJS W HITE, residing on his well improved farm of 46 acres, which is situated in Berlin township, two miles I south 1 if Berlin Center, is a representative citizen of this section and is an honored survivor of the Civil War. Mr. While was born in Yorkshire, England, in 1835, and is a son of Joseph and Jane I Mead) White.

Joseph White, accompanied by his wife, three sons and a daughter, came to America in 1851, settling in Goshen township, Mahoning County. Ohio, where he engaged in farming. With the exception of three years spent in Green township. Mr. White continued to reside in Goshen township until his death. February 19. 1873. «hen aged 86 years. His widow survived until 1895, dying aged 88 years and six months. Their children were: Francis: Mathew. residing at Alliance; Henry, residing in Goshen township, engaged in farming; and Mrs. Mary Cassaday. residing in Canneld township.

Francis White was reared on the home farm and attended the schools of Goshen township. He was engaged in the peaceful pursuits of agriculture, when he enlisted for service in the Federal army. August 1. 1862. in

Company H, 105th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, in which he served faithfully and bravely, taking part in the famous march to (he sea with General Sherman, ami later enjoying the triumphal ceremonies of the grand review at Washington City, where he was mustered out June 3. 1805. W hen his patriotic services were no lunger needed. Mr. White returned to tanning in (Goshen township, where he continued until 1N72. when he settled on his present valuable farm in Merlin township, lie has made many substantial improvements in the way of buildings and has Ixuh a comfortable and attractive home.

In 180- Mr. White was married to I.vdta M. Davis, who i> a daughter of Samuel and Sarah Davis, of Goshen township. They have one daughter. Clara M.

In political sentiment Mr. White is a stanch Republican and has sup|>orted the principles of that party ever since the days of John C. Fremont, for whom he cast his first vote. At various times he has capably tilled local offices. He has always taken a deep interest in Grand Army affairs and was the first commander of Asher Kirkbride Post. No. 600, Grand Army of the Republic, at Berlin Center.

he was elected; in tyoj he was re-elected by the largest majority received by any candidate in the county for any office, up to that time. He was one of the most )>opular officials Mahoning County ever had. Since the expiration of his term of office, Mr. Fdwards has devoted himself to the interests of The Fd- 1 wards Company, bookbinding and printing es-

On Decent! *r 14. 1894, Mr. Fdwards was married to Rachel C. Simms, of Voungstown, who was at that time superintendent of the Akron City Hospital. They have two children, feanette I., and Helen L.

Mr. Fdwards is affiliated with the Odd Fellows, F.Iks and Knights of Pythias and several other fraternal orders. He is also prominent in Masonry, having taken the 3-'nd degree, and belongs to the local Itodies and to the higher branches at Cleveland, as well as to the Mystic Shrine in that city. For some years he has been secretary of the old Nineteenth District Garfield Club.

HOWARD FDWARDS was born HI 1 in Trumbull County. Ohio, m iJWiy, |{| § and was reared ami educated at Hub- GJ hard. After completing bis studies he taught sclwol for two years, beginning when only 16 years of age. He then moved to Voungstown. and for the four following years was engaged in re)x nt-irial work on the Y-'Uiiystown YV/cgriim and I'indicolor. Alxmt this time he was selected by the city council as city clerk and was afterwards unanimously re-elected to the office, serving through two terms of two years each. During his second u-rtn Sir. Fdwards was editor and manager of the Voungstown '/W.-.cTinir. winch paper he ably conducted lor the succeeding six years, lie has always been an ardent Republican and in he was unanimously nominated by his panv for the office of clerk of courts, to which

WIF.I. I.A/.AkCS. senior member of the prominent business firm of I-azariis & Moore, proprietors of the North Benton Mills, at North Benton, is one of the substantial men ami leading citizens of this section. Mr. Lazarus was Ix-rn in Dcertield township. Portage County, Ohio. July 4, 1830.. and is a son of George and Jane (Craig) Lazarus.

George I-azarus, father of Daniel, was l>orn in Pennsylvania and was a son of Frederick and C'hristena 1 Hartzel! ) Lazarus, who came fmin Pennsylvania to Portage County, Ohio, when he was alxint one year old, settling in the wihls of Dcertield township, where they passed through many pioneer experiences and subsequently died. In 1850 George Lazarus moved to North Benton, Mahoning County, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits for manv wars, living to be So years of age. He was born on the natal day of Abraham Lincoln. February 12. i8oo. but his life was one "f peace, far removed from the scenes of pas- sion ami strife that drought alxmt a nation's calamitv. In his early years, George Lazarus was a miller and later a farmer. He was a man of sterling character, a strong Democrat, ami an honest official when he was elected to township offices,

Daniel Lazarus accompanied his parents to North lleuton where he attende<l school through boyhood, and later spent a short period in the Salem High School, For a numlier of years Mr. Lazarus has been identified with the North Benton mills. The tirm operating these mills under the name of Lazarus N.- Moore, is made up of Daniel Lazarus ami E. C Moore. They manufacture choice Hour, mill feed, corn meal, and buckwheat and Graham Hour, the hest put upon the market. Thcy have an excellent plant with modern machinery and make a specialty nf the Leader and Armada brands of Hour. This is an important industry at North Kenton.

On February 10, 1S65. Mr. Lazarus was married to Drncilla P.oswoith, who was born m Trumbull County. Ohio, and <!ied July 7. iSS ) She was a daughter of Thompson lloswonli. an « -3*1 resident of Trumbull County. I 'hey had two children l*>rn to them, namely; Fftie M.. who married (ieorge P. Miller, resiiling in Smith township; and Mary I!,, residing at North [teuton,

Mr. Lazarus is a stanch Republican. He is an elder in the North I teuton Presbyterian Church and is a man of broad-minded' views and charitable impulses, and enjoys the reject of his fellow -citizens.

DVD BOOTH, founder of the Lloyd llooth Company, now incorporated with the United Engineering and Eonndrv Company of Votmgstown. was horn in the village of New Scotland, not far from Albany. Albany County, New Vork, and was a son of Arza and PhoeU- i Beardslec'i Booth, his father being a farmer in that locality. He was educated in Allwny and learned the machinist trade in that city, subsequently securing work as a master mechanic in the Erie Railroad shops at Susquehanna. Pennsylvania. 1'rior to the Civil War lie settled at Knoxville, Tennessee, and later worked as a locomotive engineer on the East Tennessee it Georgia Railroad. After retiring from railroad work he moved to Meadville. Pennsylvania, where he became a partner in the firm of Dick. Eisk & Company, manufacturers of engines am! oil well equipments. In April. 1867. Mr. Booth came to Youngstovvii and bought an interest in the present concern. At that time the plant consisted of a small foundry and machine shops operated as Ward, Kay \ Company. Liter Mr. I'.ooth lumght out the other interests, the name of the business being changed to 1.1' -yi! ,;; »:tU \ ' Tiipanv. an.1 a Her -t was incorporated, to The Lloyd H'-'tli Company. In kjoi this plant became part of the United Engineering and Foundry Company, which has its general offices at Pittsburg. The Youngstown branch is carried on on a large scale. 400 men finding employment here.

Lloyd Booth was married at Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. N'oyemlier 18. i8;8, to Nan C. Gilbert. He had three children - - Charles 11., of whom further mention will \te made in this article ; Gillx-rt It., who died May s. i8t><). and who was also connected w ith the Lloyd Pun it It Company; and Grace It. When Mr. Booth's business was alrsorbed by the - United Engineering and Foundry Company, he retired from active life. His death occurred August 2X, t<yo 1. lie was a man widely respected as one who had risen bv his own natural ability and force of character to a position as one of Voungstown's notable captains of industry. He was a director in the Mahoning National Bank. In the Masonic order he had attained the ,,-Mid degree.

Charles H. B'x.th was lx'rn at Knoxville. I Tennessee, January 17. 1801. He was six years old" when his father settled at Votings town. Here he attended the common schools, and also entered the High School, but did not remain to finish his curse in the latter institution, in preference <|>etidmg two years at the Western Reserve College at Hudson. Ohio. Upon his return to Vonngstown he liecatuc his iJithcr's lh*-kkee|>er and gradually became nunc and more identified with the business until he attained In- present tespoiisi blc position as vice-president of the United Fnginecring and Foundry Company, and general manager 01 the Floyd Booth Branch at Youngstow n. He now ranks well up among the practical business men of the city. He is a director in the First National Bank, the Dollar Savings and Trust Company, the Ohio Feather Company, the Republic Rublier Company, the Ceueral Fireproofing Company, and the American Belting Company, all of Youngstovvn.

On June 15, 1XN7, Mr. Booth was married to Harriet Amis, who is a daughter of Myron F Arms, of this city. They have two children. Floyd and Jane Arms. Mr. Booth is identified with the Masonic Fraternity and is connected with various civic bodies and S4>cial organizations. His |xirtrait accompanies this sketch.

TiRCF FINCOFN FORDYCF. president ot the >rdy ce-OsWrne Company, who succeeded Ccorge F. Fordyce \ Company, in the dry goods business, at Yonngstown. is financially interested in a number of other successful business enterprises ..f this city. Mr. Fordyce was bom at Scipio. Cayuga County, New York. September j.,. i.XfiO." and is a son of John Horton and Louisa (Close) Fordyce.

Mr I oii'v i c comes of Revolutionary stock and o'd Scotch and Fngli-h ancestry. The Horton I ranch of the family 1 iriy in:itf. I 111 Filmland and through Nathaniel Horton i_m. the great great-grandfather of Ceoige I. Fordyce. can be tr.-ced back ten generations.

Barnabas Horton was a >.-n of Joseph Horton. and was l*,ru at Moiisley. Leicestershire, Kngland. July 13 (old style). it»i»v tu i(>^i he emigrated to \mcnca. settling at Hampton. Massachusetts. In 1040 he irm ed to New Haven, but in October of that vear he settled permanently op the east end of Long Island, which is now known as

Caleb Horton. third son of Barnabas, was Ivrn m top), married Abigail HalF-ek. and with his wife moved to Long Island. Barnabas Horton, eldest son of Caleb, w as born December _>-'. 1(1X7. married I'hoebe Terry, and in 174X. ni"\ei| to Roxbury. New Jersey. Nathaniel Horton, son of Barnabas, was born < Vtolier 1 }, 171"). and marrie<l Mc'.ntablc Weils Nathaniel Horton (i). son of Nathaniel, was l» rn in 1741. and married Rebecca Robinson. He was captain of a coinpain in the Continental army, during the Revolutionary W ar. and one of the private soldiers in his company was 1'enjannn 1 ordvee, who married Reliecca Horton.

1700. Benjamin Fordyce and Relwcca Horton were married, and five years later, they removed from New Jersey to Scipio. New York, settling on the same farm on w hich < ieorge Lincoln Fordyce was ln.rn. many years later.

They were pioneers in that section ami they endured the dangers and hardships incident to locating in the uncivilized land along the lxinler

John Fordyce. -"ii of Benjamin, was l»>rn at Chester, Morris Count v. New Icwy. in 171)1. and married Anna W ilkinson, of Scipio. New York. They had but one sou. John Horton, who was liorn August j^. iK^o.

John Morton Fordyce. son of John ami father of Ccorge L-ncoln Fordyce. was reared on bis father's tarni near Scipio. and educated in the local -choi !>. and until he enlisted for service in the Civil War. he w is interested in developing and improving the home estate. He |H.ssessed in full measure that loyal feeling winch caused linn |.< sacrifice all personal interests in his country's behalf, and in August. loOj. ]-e enlisted in Company F. ijXth New- York Yoluntcer Infantry, as a private, refusing the captaincy of the company. His death - ccurred nine weeks later. November I ;,. I Xo_\ at Washington. D. C. He was survived by bis young wife and their little son. then less than two years <>|<1. On January 12, 1X59, lie had married I.onisa Close. Their child was Riven the middle name of Lincoln, in honor of President Abraham Lincoln, this being- one of the last requests ma<le by the soldier father.

(Jeorge Lincoln Fordyce was reared and educated in bis native town of Scipio, New York. In 1876 he became a clerk in a general store at Scipio Center, where he remained one year, then accepting a position which was offered him in a large grocery store at Auburn. New York. He soon made friends in that city, and later secured a satisfactory position in the Cayuga County National Bank there, remaining until 1883. when he came to Youngstown. Here in association with several partners, he opened up a dry goods business on the corner of West Federal and Phelps streets. From a modest beginning the business has been expanded into one of the largest in its line in the city, seventy-five people being now employed. It was conducted for many years, under the firm style of George L. Fordyce & Company. Mr. Fordyce being sole owner. On February 1, 1907. The Fordyce-Osborne Company succeeded, and the firm is still making rapid strides forward. Mr. Fordyce owns the present site of his establishment, having purchased it for a large sum some three years ago.

Mr. Fordyce is interested in other flourishing Youngstown enterprises, and is connected with many charitable and pbilantrophic agencies. He is a director of the First National Rank, also of the Dollar Savings and Trust Company, and was formerly vice-president of the People's Savings and Hanking Company. He is a trustee of the Youngstown Hospital Association, was formerly president of the Young Men's Christian Association, and has been a leader in many of the lienevnlent enterprises of the city.

On June 25. 1890. Mr. Fordyce was married, at Youngstown. to Grace Walton, who is a daughter of Daniel and Sarah (Oyer) Walton. They have had the following children : George Lincoln. Iiearing his father's name, born August 18. 1892, who died October 11.

1900: Rebecca Walton, born May 20, 1894; and Louise Hortou, born August 3. i8i>8. The family home is a handsome residence at No. 40 Lincoln avenue. Youngstown.

Politically Mr. Fordyce is a Republican and he has been chairman of many of his party's ini|x>rtant organizations. During his terms of service on the city council, his advice was frequently asked and followed, and he was always prompt in promoting public improvements and favoring the installation of city utilities. For many years be has been active in the work of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church. W hile a keen and successful man of business, with his days well filled with the cares which large responsibilities bring, Mr. Fordyce someltow finds time to pursue studies and investigations in ornithology, and to such an extent that he has Income an authority on birds and their habits. He finds pleasure and recreation in teaching bird lore to the public.

PfOH^ LONKY. who is one of the lead- H li :ntf contractors of Youngstown. Ohio, EL II whs born in 1849, in Limerick, Ire- ^» land, and when about six years of age came to America with his parents, who located in Crawford County. Ohio. Here he was reared and educated, in 1864, when about 16 years old, he enlisted in Co. F. 199th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry, being mustered into service at Philadelphia. He participated in his first engagement at Deep Bottom, and was also in the engagements around Richmond, at the fall of Petersburg, and in other lively actions in that section of Virginia. He also j»articipated in Grant's camj«igu to the surrender of Ap]v>mattox. After the close of the war he returned to his home, and in 1867 came to Youngstown. where he finished an apprenticeship to the trade of carpenter and joiner. He has since followed this trade, being engaged in the general contracting business at .Youngstown. where he is recognized as one of the leading contractors of the city.

Mary, wife of W. W. McKclvy, superintend- | em of the W. B. Pollock boiler ami structural works at YoungNtown. Mr. Ix>nev is a memt,er ot" T<*1 Post, G. A. R., No. jo. ; he filled the "trice of commander in kk'I, and is the present adjutant. He is mi the staff of Chief C>nintandcr Tanner with the rank of colonel.

1.1 GOODM \\\ well-known and successful farmer of Green township, ha* resided u|>oii his present tarn: <>) 107 acres, situated in section 8. Mure 1870 He was horn in Green town ship. Mahoning C< unity. Ohio. Oclolier 14. 1S40. and is a son of William and Julia A (Smith) Goodman.

Mr. Goodman was educated in the public selves of his native township and was reared to agricultural pursuits on his father's farm. Since reaching manhiHid he has Ijccii engaged in farmin.tr and for a number of years Skis also operate,! a sawmill, these combined interests making him a very busy man.

Mr. Goodman' married Mary C. Wooif. who was born in Columbiana County. Ohio, and they have four children, namely: Harvey, residing in (ireen township; I.enora, who married I-'. 1.. Crockett, residing in Canlield town- j ship; Marietta, who married Kli Paulin, residing in (ireen township; and F.tta R., living at home. Mr. Goodman is a member and lilicral supporter of the Disciples Church at 1 Greenford. Politically he i< identified with the Republican party.

BDF.I. M M.MSHKRRY. a prominent and substantial citizen and former treasurer of Smith township, has been a resident of North Benton, Ohio, for the past tlnrty-'Mie years, during w hich period he has been identified with b 'til mercantile and agricultural interest* of this section, and for the past twenty years ha= <le voted a large part of Ins attention to the raising of Shetland ponies on his extensive farm.

which is situated all in one body, extending through Smith township and Deerfield township, in Portage County. Mr. Malmsbcrry was l>orn in Rucks County, Pennsylvania, Novemin-r 14. 1842. and is a son of William and Maria (Solomon) Malmslierry.

The Malmslierry family is of English extraction anil (Quaker faith, and the name is one well-known throughout the rich farming regions of Pennsylvania. The parents of Joe! Malinsberrv were b>th liorn in that state, an.! when he was abmt 11 months old. they removed to Obi'), settling on land in Goshen township, Mahoning C< unity, on which the present village of Garfield now stands. After a number of years they moved fr' ni their first to another farm, in the northern part of the same township, .aid there the father died m 1S05. The mother made her home w ith her sun Joel, at North Benton, for many subsequent years, and died at North Benton, aged So years. The three surviving children are: J. el ; Fli/.abeth, w ho married John Minsvr. a barn ess maker, residing at North Benton; and Annie, who married A. II. Strong, also of North Benton.

Joel Malmslierry was educate! in the schools of G.tshen township. In 1870. he came to North Benton, where for 17 years he was engaged in mercantile pursuits, and during a part of this time was |>ostiiiaster. Later he devoted himself exclusively to farming and stock-raising, owning 410 acre* of valuable land. 70 acres of which is situated in Deerfield township, Portage County. For over 20 years he has made the raising of Shetland |Kinies a leading feature, and has bred a great number on his Smith township farm, but also has imported largely from the Shetland Islands. There is always a larger demand for these sturdy little ponies, than there is a supply. Prior to coming' to North Benton, Mr. Malmslierrv, in iSfij. enlisted for service in the Civil War. and was a member of Company C. 86th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was with General McClellan in Virginia an<l West Virginia, mainly doing guard duty, He was honorably discharged in the latter part of i8o_\

Mr. Malmsberry was married (first) to Margaret Sproat, of Smith township, who was a daughter of John Sproat, and they had two children: Mary and John, both residing at North Benton, the latter of whom is a graduate of Mt. Union College, at Alliance. Mr. Malmsberry was married (second) to Sallie Henry, who is a daughter of Richard and Caroline Henry, the former of whom is deceased, the latter is a resident of Deerfield township, Portage County. They ha\e one daughter, Ruth. In politics. Mr. Malmsljcrry has always been identified with the Republican party. For a numl>cr of years lie served as treasurer of Smith township, making a true and careful official, and he has frequently liecn a menil>er of the school board. He is a man whose useful activities have benefited the whole community.

ICHARD BROWN, pioneer iron manufacturer, whose portrait appears on a neighboring page of this volume, was the son of John and Elizabeth (Swain) Brown, natives of England. He came from a long line of Christian ancestry. His maternal grandfather was a Wesleyan clergyman, his greatuncle, Joseph Swain, a celebrated Baptist clergyman and composer of the Walworth hymns. Of his mother, Bishop Scott said, "I have seldom, if ever, seen so ripe a Christian."

Mr. Brown inherited his aptitude for the iron business from his father and grandfather who had the reputation of making the best iron in Wales. His father came to this country in 1 81 4, and was one of the pioneer iron manufacturers of America. Among the plants of his erection the first was at Ellicott Mills, Maryland, where his son Richard was J>orn November 27. 1824. Mr. Brown received such advantages of education as the local schools of that time afforded.

When _>r years of age he went to New- Castle, Pennsylvania, to join his elder brothers Joseph and Nathaniel, who were engaged in the iron business there. His life from that time on is more interesting than many a story book. He arrived in New Castle in almost the same condition as that in which Benjamin Franklin entered Philadelphia. All his earthly iwsscssions consisted of a church letter ( which lie presented the following Sunday ), one hundred dollars in bank notes, and some small change. Unfortunately, the hank on which the notes were drawn had just failed and he had nothing left but the small change with which to begin life. He often laughingly asserted that it was the first Sunday in New Castle that his fortunes began because it was then at Sunday-school where he first saw and fell in love with his wife.

He received a position at die mills as roll turner, at which he earned $1.-25 a day by working long hours. In December, he was taken ill with fever. It was a year before he could work again. His illness left him not only weak and out of work but deeply in debt for food and medicine. Doubtless many a man of less moral strength and courage would have given up in despair. But out of these trials lie emerged all the more determined and hopeful. He secured a position in Orizaba rolling mill of which his brother Joseph was a partner and manager. He was accustomed to begin work at five in the morning and work until four in the afternoon at the i rolls, and from tour until six he worked at I roll turning, clearing $3.00 a day, and to earn a little extra money he frequently worked after supper until bed time.

On December 27, 1849, Mr. Brown was married to Henrietta A. Chenoweth, and they went to England on their wedding tour. Mr. Brown's purpose was to visit the iron mills of Wales. The trip from New Castle to New- York was in those days a great undertaking. The young couple were almost a week in reaching Philadelphia, part by stage and canal lx>at and over the mountains by inclined plane. From Philadelphia to New York they look the railway train, which required a full half day to accomplish the trip. This was considered dangerous speed and those who traveled it were thought to be risking life and limb. Stcamlxtats were considered dangerous ex- perinieiits and the people had not yet recovered from the excitement of the loss of the -U-nni- >h:|> FieMden: ?i * lor...; t..r< U hen Mr. Brown reached New York with ;i letter of int:-.«itiet!.:n to Hi .rare Greek lie asked his opini.in r.l the coinjmrative safety of tile steamship anil sailing vessel. At Mr. Cicely's advice they took the latter. The trip over was accomplished in |X days and the return in 30.

hi 1X55 the iron works in New Castle burned down and Mr. Brown and his brother lost all they had. With a determination that makes heroes of men they sought at once a new enterprise. Hearing of an abandoned mill at Youngstown. Ohio. Richavd and his brother Joseph negotiated for the purchase. A company was formed including the Brown Brothers, Mr. Wiliatn Bonell and Mi. James Westerman. With credit and character for their only capital, they gave their notes tor $100,000. With rigid economy and great industry they jwid for it in four years. That they were thenceforth in the highest degree successful is attested by the extensive plant founded by thetn, called Brown. Bonnell & Company, who products soon became known in all markets of the world. In fact it is the cornerstone ujx.m which has been reared the superstructure of Youiigstoun's growth and prosperity.

During the great growth of Yotuigstown Mr. Brown was interested in many of its manufacturing enterprises. He retired from business in iS<m and s]>ent his winters at his country residence in Florida. His blissful married hie la-ted lor over 50 years. He and his wife celebrated their golden wedding at Youngstown in the eomjxiny of .'5 nieces and nephews, three of whom were members of his household. Mr. and Mrs, Brown had no children but had a strong attachment for them, and were called Uncle Richard and Aunt Hetty he almost the entire community.

Mr. Brown was a most successful superintendent of Trinity M. K. Sunday school for over jo years. He was the leading figure in Trinity Church and it was largely through his efforts and generosity that the present handsome stone edifice was made possible. In order to help humanity he was identified for years with all the best things in Youngstown. He has given time, thought, money and inlluence to practically every good movement. He was a most lilieral giver to each of the five Methodist Fpiscopal Churches, the public library and Young Men's Christian Association. For several years l»efore his death he was president of the Board of Trustees of Mount I'nion College up to which time his interest towards this institution never ceased. He was a staunch and diligent worker in the temperance cause and in every way possible he sought to elevate and help humanity. Among his lieautiiul traits of character which was apparent to all who knew him. was his cheerful view of life and human nature. He carried a happy heart and more sunshine fell into other lives when he passed by. On one 1 time an abused confidence seemed destined to bring financial disaster to him when his day lor labor was passed. His attorney said of him : "I had not then nor have I since seen such

|(|iiiet fortitude in the midst of such adverse surroundings. I learned then to know whyhe could have led so noble and good a life. His Maker had so fashioned him lhat to lie good and help were but the manifestations of his nature." At the time of his demise an editorial said "In the death of Richard Brown. Youngstown loses a great power for good. He was an altruist by nature, and was one of the few men who never allowed any thing to dull or blunt liis conscience. He never became pessimistic and in spite of prosperity he never became da/ed by the glitter of gold He was superior to his environments and lived and died a line C hristian. For years the name of Richard Brown had been synonymous in Youngstown with go. Mine", kindliness and j generosity. He gave not because of ostentation or for publicity, but through a sense of duty and out of the innate "(H-miess of his heart. Such men as Richard Brown are of more vital importance to a community than fine residences, monuments of art. niills and furnaces, and great Iwnk accounts.

And Rki'Kkskntativk Otizkxs

from a worldly standpoint, not localise lie acquired wealth, hut localise he lived without guile, and tried. by the l*-sl of his ability to make all with whom he came in contact happy and hopeful."

^FORCK W\ H(I[)KXI1()|<\. district agent for the Metrop. ilitan Life Insurance Company, with office at No. 414 Federal building. Youngstown, was K rn at Lapel. Madison County, Indiana, and i> a son of Srminel and Mary (Covcrdalei Ito.lenhorn. The father of Mr. liodenliorn. who was Ixmi in Lebanon County. Pennsylvania, is still a resident of Lapel. The mother, who was a native of Indiana, is now deceased.

After completing lu- education in the local school-, Mr. Kodcnhorn taught school in his native state until 1N04. when he went into the insurance business, He was associated with the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. from the start, hist at Richmond, Indiana, where he remained two years, then at Kl\\o>«l. Indiana, where lie remained nearly four years as assistant superintendent. His work here was so successful that he was sent to the l'p|ier Peninsula of Michigan, to open up and organized the copper country district, having his office at Calumet. Michigan. There lie served the company for four years with the greatest efficiency, as superintendent, and various marks of confidence were shown hint by the officials. At the end of four years he was ,-iskcd to take charge of the Youngstown districi, which is considered one of the best and most progressive districts ,,f the company m Ohio, and he has been in charge here since h/i.v This districh has lseen operated by the company since 188-!, and business b;.s devel. ipe<! s,, rapidlv that they have found it necessary mi several occasions, to divide the territory.

I lie honorable business methods pursued '>> the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and its dean record under the closest investigation, together with the able men in control of its affairs, have all contributed to the just popularity of this organization. While it bus more thou 15,000 industrial ]>o!icies m force here, the com|>any also enjoys the patronage of many of the leading citizens and capitalists of the district. The district over winch Mr. Bodenhorn has charge, comprises Mahoning and Trumbull counties, with the main office at Youngstown and a branch at Niles. I'nder him are jo employes. Since he has been in charge the volume of ordinary life insurance business has Ix-en more than doubted. \s a matter of general interest it may he mentioned that Mrs. John A. 0>gan. widow of (icnend Logan, is one of the enthusiastic admirers, of tlie Metropolitan Life Insurance Comjwm. and has made use of her gifted pen to pnV ntotc its interests. A reprint of the copyright articles, from various magazines, has l>een issued in a brochure entitled "Mrs. D>gan's Talk to Women," copies of which can lie obtained at the local offices.

On December 2$. ifv>4. Mr. ISodeuhorn was married to Myrtle May Reiuier. a daughter of Joseph Reiuier. of Lapel. Indiana. He is one of the official meiutiers of the Trisnty Methodist Fpiscopat Church. He 1- also a trustee of the Young Men's Christian Association and an active member of the Youngstown ChamU-r of Commerce.

Co.rge Felger was in Springfield township, Mahoning County, February 12, iX.yo. and is a son of John Philip Magdaj leue (Miller) Felger. Roth of the litter were I al«nit 15 years old when they came to America j from < .eimany. and were bound out for two years to work out their passage money, lielore starting for the wilderness of Mahoning County, over ninety years ago. they were married and established their pioneer home among the earliest settlers. They had five sons and five daughters to grow u[>, three children dying in infancy; Philip, who lived, at West .Salem, in Wayne County; Mary, who is the w idow of Samuel Smith, and resides in Iowa : Joseph, residing at West Salem, w ho has passed his Ntst birthday. KlizaU-tli. deceased, who married John Peters, of New Springfield; George, father of John 1'.; Christine, who married John Shady, and resiiles in Iowa; Henjaiuin, a resident of New Springfield; John, residing in Springfield township; Mag daline, who married Abraham N'oggle. and resides in Michigan; and Caroline, who married William Smith, and resides in Youngstown,

George Felger was retired on the old farm on which his father settled and went to schoool in a primitive log cabin. He learned the trade of wagon making and then turned his attention to wood ln-nding, at New Springfield, where he has lived ever since lie was 19 years of age. He built a factory which stood mi the site of John F. Felger" s handsome residence, and w hen his son entered into partnership, operated under the name of George Felger o»' Sons. The business grew to large proportions, but in 1N77 the factory burned down, entailing a loss of $7,000. The factory was rebuilt, the location lieing on the edge of New Springfield, in Springfield township, and the business was continued for jo years at that location. George Felger owns acres outside the city, very valuable property.

George Felger married Caroline F.ckert. who was lxirn at Wittenberg, Germany, July 2J. tS.'o. and died August l.V 100-. She was about six years old when her parents came to America. There were five sons and one born to this marriage, namely : Henry, who died aged siN years: Theodore, residing in Springfield township; John P.. whose name begins this article: Hattie. who married Henrv MufTiugcT. residing at New Springfield; Allen. residing five miles north of New Springfield, and Jonas, u ho re-

[ sides in Columbiana County. George Felger has always been a stanch Republican. He is a member of the Evangelical Church. For many years, in fact all his active life, he was a representative business man of New Springfield. His enterprise was an important one and the influence be exerted through persistent industry ami honest dealing was not lost in the

John I'. Felger was reared at New Springfield, lie attended school in an old log house and al no time did he have any very extended educational opportunities. By the time he was 1: years of age he was learning the WOod-

| bending trade with his father, and later he- ('.'itne 1 partner, and through his excellent bu-i lies-, qualifications did much to make the business a success. The burning of the factory, as above siated. interrupted the business for a time, but the new factory that took its place was better erpiip|K-d, and during the succeeding _>o years Mr. Felger turned out a large

Since ifyj. Mr, Felger has given his exclusive attention to the sale of fertilizers for the Jarceki Chemical Company, of Sandusky, selling at retail and also going out on the road as their representative, and ha- proved himself one <>f their most successful promoters, having covered a wide territory.

On September 18. i8Js'o. Mr. Felger was married to Sadie Peters, who was lxirn at New Springfield, and is a daughter of Conrad and Lena (Hoffman) Peters, Conrad Peters was a buggy manufacturer at New Springfield, for many years and died in this city, his two surviving children being Mrs. Felger and Jonathan Peters, who also resides at New Springfield. Mr. and Mrs. Felger have three children: William Henrv, Hattie Florence and Floyd F.van, William Henry Felger was l»>rn September 7, 1R81. and was educated at New Springfield, subsequently successfully passing the examination for teachers and receiving a certificate. From earliest childhood he exhibited marked musical talent and it became the ambition of his life to perfect himself in this great art He taught school for three years and then entered the Dana

Conservatory of Music, at Warren, Ohio, where he was both pupil arid instructor. Mis success as a teacher made him decide to make the prolession of music his life work and lie remained lour years at the conservatory and took one year of post graduate work. For two years he has maintained a studio at Youngstown and has all the piano students he can accommodate. Mr. helper's daughter and younger son reside at home, the latter being a teacher, while Miss 1 ! attic Morence is a practical milliner. In politics. Mr. Felger is identified with the Republican party.

IARRY \V. \\ 11.1.1. VMS. secretary I and treasurer of the Lowellville Savings and Hanking Company of Low- ' cllville. was Ixirn March 2X. 1881, at Lowellville, Mahoning County, Ohio, and is a son of William and Maria (Becker) Williams.

William Williams was l>orn at (ireenville. Pennsylvania, and when a young man came to lowellville, where tie married Maria Becker, a daughter of I>>rcnz Becker, a native of Alsace-Loraine, then a part of France. They were the parents of four children : Daisy. John L, and Marry W. and Mattie. twins, all residing at I -aw cllville.

Harry Williams was reared at Lowellville and attended the common schools, after which he entered the employ of Frank Vaughn, as a drug clerk, remaining in that position for two and one-half years, when he entered the employ of the P. & L. E. Railroad, on April t, liloo, as assistant agent at Bently, Ohio, a point directly across the river from Lowellville, and he remained there for one year, when he was transferred to Masrlton. This was lie fore the company began building the yards there, and Mr. Williams was the first clerk, cmployniet it now beiiiii given to 14 clerks. Me was made chief clerk on August -'2. 1004, and served in that capacity until he resigned. May 14. 11,07. when he accepted Inpresent position as secretary and treasurer of

Mr. Williams is a tttemher of the Western Star Lodge No. 2 1 , F. & A. M., of Youngstown: Lodge No. 537, K. of I'., of Lowellville; Maine Castle Lodge No. 44, Knights of the (iolden Eagle, of Lowellville. which lodge is named after the battleship Maine; of the Protective Home Circle No. 31 of Lowellville. Me is a member of the Christian Church of Lowellville. Politically he is a Republican and was elected on that ticket clerk of the village of Lowellville, serving from May, 1903, until January, 1906. and was tendered the nomination for a second term, hut was obliged to decline on account of his numerous other duties.

[jjpr-iB GRANT JACOBS, the efficient city of Youngstown, Ohio, yjB9\ serving in his second term, is one of the representative men of (his section of Mahoning County. He was born in 1864 in Coitsville township. Mahoning County. Ohio, and is a son of Nicholas Jacobs. The father, Nicholas, a native of Washington County. Pennsylvania, came in early life to Mahoning County, where he liecame a prosperous farmer and a useful, resected citizen.

C. Grant Jacobs was reared on his father's farm and was educated 111 the country schools. In the spring of 1KS4. when jo years old, he came to Youngstown, and became a clerk in a shoe store, remaining thus engaged for about ten years, fie then learned the carpenter trade, which be followed lor some three years, when he was obliged to abandon it on account of ill health. 11k period of resilience at Youngstown had shown him to his fellow citizens ;is a reliable ami trustworthy citizen, and in in/*) he was elected clerk of Youngstown township In this office he served lor two and a half years, resigning in order to l«ecoiue city treasurer, to which office he was first elected 111 i'*>3. l>emg re-elected in the fall o! 11)05. u ithout opp. sition.

On Octolvr i. i88n, Mr, Jacobs was married to Ruth Brenner. <if Youngstown. ami they have t\vi> children. Clyde and Martha. Mr. and Mrs. J a cubs are members of the First Christian Churcli at Youngstown, lie being a member of its board of trustees. He is also one of the trustees of the Bellniount I 'ark Cemetery Association. Fraternally he is connected with the Odd Fellows, the F.Iks and the Maccaliees.

f|^« Hr\ DANIEL SEEGER, a prosper- g oiis business citizen of New Spring- §E I licld. who has been engaged in the me tt business here since April, 1892, was born at New Springfield. Mahoning County, Ohio, March 5, 1873. and is a son of John and Fredericka (Baum) Seeger.

The father of Mr. Seegcr was liorn in Wittenberg, Germany. February 22. 1838, and was about 21 years of age when he came to America, and located at New Castle. Pennslyvania. He was a brewer and distiller and carried on that business at New Castle until 1861. when he came to New Springfield. L'ntil 1878 he operated a brewery and distillery, but in that year discontinued the brewing business although he continued distilling until his death which took place April 12, 1904. He married Fredericka Baum. who was bom March 7, 1837. in Germany, ami was i<S years of age when she came to America with her father. Matbias Baum. wlio located at New Springfield. He followed his trade of stonemason until his death. The children of John and Fredericka Seeger were: Rachel, who married Kdward Clman, residing at Youngstown: Louise, who married Simon Peters, residing at New Springfield: Charles, residing at Yi Kingstown : Doretta. deceased at four years: Anna, who married F.mmcrson Heck, residing at Youngstowti : Fred, residing at New Springfield; John Daniel; and a bal* that died unnamed".

On April 10. iS<»j. Mr. Seeger was married to Icephena Reesh, who was liorn in Cn- , ity township, Columbiana County. Ohio, and : is a daughter of Andrew and Lena ( Whitmer) Reesh. a sketch of Mr. Reesh being included in this work. They have two children: Maude Marie, who was born January 7, 1S93, I and Herman Otto, who was lxim March y. 1807. Mr. and Mrs. Seeger arc members of the Lutheran Church. Politically, be is a Democrat. Fraternally, he belongs to the K. O. T. M.. at Springfield, and was a memlter of the Junior Order of the C. A. M. until the organization was disbanded.

Mr. Seeger owns some very valuable property in this city. In 1906 be completed one of the handsomest residences in New Springfield, a two and one-half story, 10- room house, which is supplied with every modern comfort and convenience.

farm of 40 acres, which is situated in section _'t. Mr. Mead was born January 20, 1853. in Goshen township, Mahoning, County. Ohio, and is a son of William P. and Margaret ( Straw 11 1 Mead.

The father of Mr. Mead was bom in England and in Ixnhood accompanied his parents to America and to (ioshen township, Mahoning County, where they were early settlers. He died in this township in the fall of i«K>5- lie married Margaret Strawn, who was liorn in Mahoning ('.unity. Her parents came to Ohio from Bucks Comity. Pennsylvania. The surviving children of William Mead and wife are: AM. residing in Goshen township: William P.; F.lla. who married William P. Lloyd, residing in Goshen township; Mary, who married R. L. Burton, residing in Goshen township; Elmer E.. residing at Salem;

Hannah, who married Mm Hack, residing ii! Goshen township: ;v.v\ Clara, win i married Albert l-'ogg. ulm is treasurer of (ioshen township. The Inic \\ llliam Mead was a well-known man who was actively engaged in the business life of (ioshen township !'<r many years. He was hoth farmer ami miller, successfully operateil a sawmill and also <liil a feed-grinding business.

William P. Mead obtained his education in the schools of (ioshen township and has always lieen more or less active in jjolities and a leader in township affairs. For at least ten consecutive years he served as treasurer of (ioshen township, served two terms as assessor, lor many years has been a valuable meiulier of the township school board and is now on the lxiard of trustees. Politically he is a Republican.

Mr. Mead married Elma Burton, who is a daughter of Samuel and Abigail Burton, late of (ioshen township, and they have two children: Homer B.. residing at LX-nver, Colorado; and Abbic A., residing at home. Mr. Mead carries on a general line of agricultural work.

HIGH ALEN ANDER MAXCHESTER, formerly a member of the Ohio State Legislature, serving from 1890, until 1900 in the 74th General Assembly, and since ioxu acceptably Idling the honorable otiice of Mayor of C aulicld. ln-longs to an Mahoning County family. He was horn on the Manchester homestead 111 Canfield township, in that part which was then situated in Trumbull County. March s. 1X^7. and is a son of Isaac an.l Ellen 1 Wilson 1 Manchester.

The Manchester family has always taken pride in Us English descent. In ij.Vs. Thomas Manchester, bearing the name of one of tingreat manufacturing cities of his native laud, came to America and landed at New Haven. Connecticut, where. 111 the loilovvitig year, in association with Clark and Cardinglon. and II others, he organized a company and formed the firs; settlement on what is now known as Rhode Island, in Narragansett Bay. Many of his descendants stil! live in that part of the n iinnrv. ili- son, Thomas .Manchester, married a Miss Woods, also of English descent, and they reared their family in Rhode Island, leaving a son William, who also lived and died m Rhode Island.

John Manchester, son of William, served in tiie Revolutionary War: he married a Miss Crandell, and they lioth died in Rhode Island. Their son Isaac inadvertantly assisted the the British soldiers when alunit 15 years of age. lieing captured by them and compiled to haul wood to their ramp. lie attained old age, but never forgot the indignity. He subsequently married a Miss Taylor and they reared a family of 12 children, some of w hom, in 1797. left home with great covered wagons and penetrated what was then the far West, crossing the Allegheny Mountains and settling in the fertile valleys in Independence township, Washmgton County, Pennsylvania. Isaac Manchester seems to have been the first of the family to make the journey and liccomc a man of substance and importance in Pennsylvania. He was a very success'.ul fruitgrower, raising apples, peaches and cherries in great abundance. He died in Washington County in December, 185 1. leaving many descendants.

Benjamin Manchester, son of Isaac, was liorn at Ncw|>ort. Rhode Island, in 1785. and accompanied his parents to Pennsylvania, where he was in the course of time married to Nancy Doddridge, a granddaughter of the eminent div ine. Rev. Philip Doddridge, he lieing at that time i<> years of age. while his bride was hut 17. They came at once to Ohio and settled in what was then Trumbull County now Mahoning, right m the depths of the dark and lonely forest, Mr. Manchester was a soidier in the war of tSu. hut he returned home before the death of his voting wife, which occurred in the spring of 1813. She left lour children, all now deceased, namelv : Philip, lames. Isaac and Mary Ann. 'Che la-t named married George Ranck. Benjamin Manchester died in 1X57. just five years and

Isaac Manchester, the son of Benjamin and father of Mayor Manchester, was born in Canficld township, on the home place, December jo, 1810, and resided there all his life, with the exception of four years, which he spent in Indiana. On growing to manhood he married Ellen Wilson, who was born in 181 1. and who was of Scotch-Irish extraction. This was the first introduction into the family of other than English blood, but her Ixrauty. quick wit and household thrift won her a ready welcome. She became the beloved mother of seven children and died in 1867. Isaac Manchester lived almost 20 years longer dying in 1887. Their children were: Hugh Alexander, Rolwrt Asa. W illiam John, Mary Margaret, Benjamin Oscar and Hannah Jane Elizabeth, all of whom survive except Mary Margaret. Isaac Manchester was a highly respected man and valued citizen. He always ttxtk a lively interest in public matters, without being willing to hold office. For a short period he served as justice of the peace and then resigned.

Hugh Alexander Manchester obtained his education in the district schools, and when 18 years of age began to teach through the winter seasons and farm during the summers. For some 30 years he continued teaching. At the age of 30 years he was elected justice of the peace: he was also made county school examiner, and for years served as clerk of the county board. In 1887 he lwcame cashier of the Farmers' .National Bank, at Canfield, a position he resigned April 1, 1907, but he still continues as one of the directors. He formerly owned 600 acres of line land in Cantield and Ellsworth townships, but has disposed of a part of it.

On November 8. iS;ij, Mr. Manchester was married to Rose A. Squicr. They have been t lie parents of the following children: Mary F., who died at the age of 19 years: I ;mr;i [- ,, v. in mat ricl i I'. 'I ir.iin . a in I has two children, Fannie Marion and Fdmond P.; Fanny C wife of Ellis How man. who has one child. Hugh; Isaac, who married Stella

Stewart; William Charles, who married Margaret McGregor, and has four children. Hugh A., William C, and Mary Katherine and Helen Margaret; Curtis A., who married Leona Eckis, and has one son, Hugh Wallace; and I-eroy Alexander.

Mr. Manchester and family belong to the Presbyterian Church, in which he is an elder. Formerly he was connected with the management of the Children's Home, l>eing president of the board of trustees, but increasing business and public cares caused his resignation. He has always taken an active part in politics and when sent to the State Legislature, served with the efficiency which has always marked the management of his private affairs. His administration of the mayoralty has given general satisfaction and the city has prospered ; wonderfully during the past six years. Mr. Manchester is prominent in Masonry, belongto Argus Lodge at Cantield and to St, John's commandery. Knights Templar. He belongs also to Lodge No. 155, Odd Fellows, at Canfield. His portrait is published in connection with this sketch.

I. DAY1ES. city auditor of Youngstown, Ohio, has been a resident of this city since he was four years old. Here he was reared and educated, receiving his early education in the public schools. Early in life he entered the business world, clerking in several of the city's stores for a number of years. In the fall of 1803 he entered the city clerk's office in Youngstown. subsequently becoming deputy clerk, and still later city clerk, which office he held for four vears. He was afterwards elected city auditor, in which capacity he is still serving. Mr. Davies has always taken an active interest in Youngstown politics atid his public sen ices have Wvn eminently satisfactory to his fellow citizens, his reputation !>cing that of an honorable, capable and hard-working official. Fraternally Mr. Davies is a ^jnd 'legree Mason; he also belongs to Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias and the

D., superintendent of the public schools at Youngsiown, Ohio, is one of the best known educators in the state. Dr. Chancy was born in 1858. in Highland County, Ohio, where lie passed his hovhiK d. He received his collegiate training at Wilmington, Ohio, where he secured his degrees of A. 1!. and A. M.. receiving that of 111. D. from Delaware, in 1803, after completing a thorough pist-graduatc course. Dr. Chancy lias been a teacher since 1870. Iieginning his successful career in the educational lield in the district schools of Highland County, loiter he t>>ok charge of the schools at Samantlia, where he spent one year prior to entering Wilmington College. After completing Ins collegiate course, he was invited to Income superintendent of the schools oi Clarksvillc, where he retnained for four years. Thence he went to Manchester, where he taught f. r iS months, He then took charge of the schools at W ashington Court House, and for tlic succeeding t _- years remained at the head of educational affairs there. The following four years he spent as a teacher in tincity of Chi!lici ithe. from which place he was called to Youngstown.

Dr. Chaney here holds a very responsible position, having under bis supervision 223 teachers and 8.041 pupils - a position which could only !>c satisfactorily tilled by a man of high scholarship and collegiate training, possessing also some personal magnetism, and an large amount of tact and executive ability . As an educator his exceptional acquirements have been w idely recognized for a mimhcr of years, and in 1903 l-c was made president of the State Teachers' Association, which office be filled until !<)'<;. In l«;o_> he was the director, for Ohio, f,.r the Nation:;! Teachers' Association.

the parents of three <laughters - llertha. Ojttl and Emma. The family belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church. Dr. Chaney .serving on the official board. Fraternally the Doctor is a 3-'nd degree Mason and an Odd Fellow. He takes no active interest in politics.

ILL1A.M THOMAS, a highly respected retired fanner of Smith township, and owner of a valuable farm of 188 acres in section 16, has been a resident of Scbring since the tall of 1006, bis pleasant home being located on Indiana avenue. Mr. Thomas was Ixirn in Washington County. Pennsylvania, October 14. 1840. and is a son of ITiah and Elizabeth (liarklcyt Thomas.

The parents of Mr. Thomas were l«>rn in Washington County Pennsylvania, ami they moved from there to Ohio in 1855. settling in Columbiana County, near Westville. The mother of Mr. Thomas has passed away, but his venerable father still survives and l>ears well his 87 years.

William Thomas was reared to agricultural pursuits. After securing a good district school education, he entered upon fanning and this has I wen his mam occupation through life. He came to his farm in Smith township in the spring of 1N74 and resided there until his removal to Scbring.

On Octolwr j. 1874. Mr. Thomas was married to Hannah I. Howe, who was born in Wayne County. Ohio. March 1,?. 1854. and is a daughter of Peter and Sarah ( .\ I each I Howe, the former of win mi was lmrn in Pennsylvania ami the latter in Ohio, lor many years they were residents of Wayne County. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas have three children: John William, residing in Smith township; Henry W.. residing in Goshen township; and I. ma E.. who married F. I), [lurris. residing

D" OIIX W. XESHITT. postmaster, and ruie o( the. leading .citizens of the village of Poland, was Wn January 31. 1S40. on a farm in Poland township. Mahoning County. Ohio, and is a son of Xathamel and Jane t Wishard) Xeshitt.

The Xeshitt family came originally from Scotland. James Xeshitt, the great grandfather of John W., was bum in that country and at a very early period came to America and located in Pentts) Ivania where James Xeshitt, the grandfather w is horn. In 1855 he came t.> ( )hnt and sett ted in Poland, where he died at the advanced aye of <) \ years.