Youngstown City (part 24 of 33)

Dr. Coy was reared on his father's farm and had the advantages given ttie Ixays of his age and neighborhood, district school aiid academic training at Cantield. He was 10 years 1 old when he enlisted as a private for service in the Civil War. in February, 1X64, in the ()th Regiment. Ohm Volunteer Cavalry, in which he continued for 18 months, doing a man's work in spite of his youth. He participated in the battles fought by the Army of the Pol' mac around Petersburg. Hatcher's Run. Stony Creek, Five Forks and others, and when the rclieilion was over he gladly returned to peaceful pursuits. For tile subsequent lS mouths he was engaged with his father in a lumber business. an<l then went to Cincinnati to complete his medical studies, lieing graduated at the Fclectic Medical Institute in 1876. For three years he practiced at Green village, near his home, but April <j. 1870, he came to t .'.ulieid. win-re he has continued until the present, lie has seen a wonderful change in this p.-»rt of the country since he First settled here and rode many miles on horseback to visit patients in parts of the country tx*>rly equipped wit!) roads, lie is the physician for the county mlirmarv.

On October 8. 18G8. Dr. Coy was married to I .aura C Howell, who was born in (ireen tovvn-bip. Mahoning ( Viunty, April 17, 1841), and is a daughter of David ami Maria ( Hunter) Howell. They had seven children, liarnc- Ij : Jesse I... deceased: Olive R., who married II. S Xcase. of Salem. Ohio; Rev. Warren I... residing in Kansas: Ambrose and William, deceased; one other who died in infancy, and Laura, now Mrs. Cov.

Dr. and Mrs. Coy have two children. Olive F. ami Warren D. The former married F. E. Dyhall and has two children. F.stclla. who is a graduate of the Northeastern Ohio Normal College, and MaM. who is an undergraduate of the same college. Warren D. Coy, Dr. Coy s only son. follow his lather's profession. He was In uii in 1N7*, in Green township, and was educated first at Canfield and took- his medical degree at the Fclectic Medical Institute at Cincinnati, subsequently graduating- from the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Chicago. Illinois, He has his residence and office on West Main street. Canfield. He married Olive Fullwiter.

publican party and he lias served on several occasions in (he village council. With his family he Jwlongs to the Presbyterian Church. His home and oflice are situated on East Main street. Canfield,

NDREW KROF.CK, one of the substantial business men and highly respected citizens of Lowellville. who is engaged in retailing groceries, hardware, paint, oils, harness and farming implements, was l>orn June i'8, i.S'7<j, at Austintown Centre, Mahoning County. Ohio, and is a son of August and Susan (Young) Kroeck.

August Kroeck. father of Andrew, has 1>cen engaged as a general merchant for the past 40 years at Austintown Centre. He married Susan Young and they have reared a family of five children, namely: Kate, who married Orvillc MarrorT of Alliance, Ohio; William, who married Daisy Kirk and has one child; Andrew; Charles, who is a resident of Austintown; and Lewis, who is also a resident of Austintown.

Andrew Kroeck was reared and educated in Austintown, and assisted in his father's store until he came to lowellville. On September 8, 1905, he purchased a grocery store o: John IJuinn, which was located on the opposite side of >Siv street from Ins present place of business, and on April 1. 1906. he bought a hardware store from Frank Leish, and since April 1, 1 iK)7, he has licen located in the Opera House Building, He rallies a full line of groceries, haidware, paints, oils, harness and farm implements.

Mr. Kroeck was married No\cml>er 2$, I'Ki.t. to Jennie Toot, a daughter of John Toot, of tlie village of Canfield. They had one child, Marjory, who died aged 10 weeks. Mr. Kroeck is a member of the Modern Marcat«ecs and is finance keeper of that organization at l-owellville. Politically he is a Democrat, and was elected treasurer 01 Austintown for two terms, his removal to Lowellville causing his resignation of the office before the expiration of his second term.

en township, is one of the most highly esteemed ladies in this section. Mrs. Shreve was Ijorn in Goshen township, Mahoning County, Ohio, November 29, ; 1 JS.j 1 . and is a (laughter of James and Polly (Smith) Weaver.

Casper Weaver, the grandfather of Mrs. ; Shreve. accompanied his parents from Lehigh ! County. Pennsylvania, to Mahoning County, and settled in Ellsworth township. They were among the pioneers there, and for many years 1 endured hardships ami assisted in developing , that part of the county from the dense forest. 1 James Weaver and wife had ten children. ' and the following still survive: Caroline, re- I siding in Ellsworth township, who is the ! widow of Eli Diehl; Elizabeth; Thomas, residing in Ellsworth township; Samuel, residing in Mahoning County: and Peter and Lewis, l*jih residing in Goshen township.

Elizabeth Weaver was reared in Goshen township and was educated in the district schools. Her girlhood was spent in learning housewifely duties and in enjoying the social life of her neighl>orhood, and she was married April 7. iMoj, to William R. Shreve He was born in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, in 1830, and died February 10, 189.'. He was a son of Israel Shreve. a native 01 Pennsylvania, who cat ne to Goshen township with his family, as an early settler. His log cabin was built on the farm Mrs. Shreve now occupies and ! owns. William R. Shreve came of Revolu- 1 ttonary stock, his grandfather, John Shreve, having Urn a Revolutionary soldier. Mr. Shreve earned on general fanning, He was a mail of high character and one who was lieloved in his family lor his many excellent (jualities. and re-]>ected and esteemed in his neighborhood on account of his kindness and helpfulness to all who were in need. He is survived by his widow and two sons: Wil- , liam R., residing in the far west, and Albert I 1!.. who manages the home farm.

P^BI i> CI.FCf >. of t'k'KK Brothers, ulvie- §L^-« sale j^rain. flour and iced merchants, P^vJ at Younc-town. was Ix.rn in 1X57. in htfBl central New York, where he was reared and educated. Mr. Clegg was ;,}nv,>t >\ years of ace when he came to Youncstown. where he was employed for one year as clerk for the Pennsylvania Railroad, then cmlwrked 111 the cr" eery btisrness, and in ls'.Sj enlaced his present enterprise. The firm of Clcc;C 'bothers was formed by A. 1!. Brownlee, H. S. I >d Inrrt and S. B. Clecc. under the tinn style of A. li. Brownlee & Company. On October 1. iNSS. on the retirement of Sir Brownlee, Mr Clecc lion^ht Mr Brownlee's interest and look in his brother as partner, when the tinn st vie became a> at present, Clc.ee Brother*. I hi- eorirtrii . -:»- of ;mp. - ta-n e itid lai ce dealing- They make a specialty of carload business ami cover the country tor y,mc 40 or 50 miles, employ about 1; men ami do an annual Im-nn'" of full) hail a million dollars.

Mr. t'lecc '- interested also as a stockholder ami member of the board of directors in the Wilkins Leonard Hardware Company, is president of and stockholder m the Mahoning Builders' Supply Company, and is a niem- Ik.t of the linn of Charles Miller \ C ompany, sta'.e manufacturers, at Bristol* :l!c. Ohio, These important and successful enterprise- .|o not include all of Mr. Clecc s interests. he Ww\z 1 -re of t!ie leading business men oi tins city.

In 1 ss 1 Mr. CU-gc was married to lunula S. t anlield, of YoungStOWIl, and they have two children. Ceorgv K.. with Clecc Brothers, and Henrietta, wife of Dr. C, L Marstellcr. of Youngstown. I'he family belongs to "Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church, and he is a

Ml- 1- AND I-;. BALDWIN, a representative business man of Youngstown. Ohio, is president of the Yoimcstoun Dye W orks and su|*rrintendeiii and manacer for the John

In 1SS1 Mr. Baldwin came to \ '. ti and embarked m a retail grocers business, which he conducted for three years, and then entered into partnership with his brother. \\ F. Baldwin, in a wholesale coffee and grocery business, under the tirm name of Baldwin iirothers. w inch they carried on for al>out seven years At that time R. li. Baldwin withdrew from (he linn and engaged in the r< astiuc of coffee ami the manufacture o! grocery specialties, which he continued until ihc establishment of the John H. Fitch Coffee Company, when the two tintis consolidated, under the above firm name. This is one of the largest, most reliable and most successful houses of its kind m this section of the state, and their products are known all over Ohio, the name earn mc with it the pr<<>[ of purity. The house employs some u salesmen to represent the business on the road, and in factory and ottice there ate >4 employes. Mr. Baldwin is also a stockholder and director in the John H. Fitch Company, wholesale grocers. A lar^c amount of real estate at Youngstown belongs to Mr. Baldw in, much of it highly improved.

In 1SS5 Mr. Baldwin was married to Olive Warner, of Youugsiowu. and they have had the children, namely . F.arl May. Ha/el F. Harold F.. ficrtnule and Robert. Ware] F. died aced 16 years. The family lxdoiigs to the First Christian Church of Youncstown. and Mr. Baldwin is chairman of the board of deacons Fraternally he is an Odd Fellow.

EORGE W. HARDING, a retired farmer of Canfield, owner of 800 acres of valuable farm land in Ellsworth township. Mahoning County. Ohio, was born July .>4, i8,,4, m Ellsworth township, and is a son of George ami Elizalieth ( Rorts ) Harding

George Harding was lx.ni in 170.2. in Herks County, Pennsylvania, and at the age <if 1^ came to Ohio with his parents and set tied in the limhcrland north of Canricld. Dur- .: - . ;,v -, vt -. rcc. I>ut -\ mw of many kin<ls was very plentiful, and upon one occasion, when (lie re, I i I the family was at rlutrch. he and his brother killed and dres^d eight wild turkeys. After the land was cleared and cultivated, it was not neces sarv to tie] tend | v 1 i t c so much upon their guns t.i supply them with meat. George was one >d a family of seven children: Jacob. John. George, and four daughters. l|c remained at biime until his marriage to Elizabeth llorts. whose father was also one of the early settlers of North Canhcld. after which he bought a farm oi So acres in Ellsworth township. He first erected a lug house, which was subsequently replaced by a frame building, in which the subject of this sketch was born. He was a very successful farmer and dealt extensively in cattle, buying in the spring and selling in the fall, after feeding on grass during the summer months. He also dealt in sheep. hoi-c>. colts, etc. He died on his farm in 1877. and at that time was the owner of 800 acres of land I lis w ife cticd in t8<rfi. Their i nly child was George \V.

George W. Harding was reared in Ellsworth township, and attended the distric' schoi K. He. eark m life, devoted a great deal tune to his father's business, often assisting his father's eastern patrons in getting cattle ready for the trip. When just a mere hoy lie learned to handle a horse, and being the o:iK child, so, ,11 became associated with his father in the business He was married at the age of j; and continued to remain at home for several years after hi- marriage. Aftei having Ins father's hoiv.e he purchased

I he built a large twelve room stone house, which is one of the finest homes in that section of the count) , and cost between Si 5.000 and $20,000. He has always iollowed stock raising, dealing in cattle, sheep, horses and hogs, and .luring the war he was very successful in

1 to reside on this farm until 1895. when he rcj moved to Canfield and built his present line residence and barn on West Main street. He continued to add to his land, and with what he inherited from Ins father, he at one time owned i. too acres of well improved land in Kllsworth township, part of which he his given

Mr. Harding married l.iuretia Musser, who was iiorn near Petersburg. Pennsylvania, a daughter of John Musser. Three children completed their family, namely: James S.. w ho married Cora Bow titan, resides on the home farm of 184 acres in Ellsworth township: Marv. who married C. M, Kirk, has one child. Donald: Alma, widow of Charles Buck, lives with her lather, and has one child, l'.erisice. Mrs. Harding died in hjoj. after a two weeks' illness caused from an injury received

[ while she and Mr. Harding were driving .across -he Pennsylvania Railroad tracks on a cnlil winter's dav. when their vehicle was struck by a tram Mr, Harding was also seriously injured at the time. Mr Harding is a stockholder m the hirst National Bank at Yonngstoun. Ohio, and owns government

I bonds. He also has stock in the Equity Savings Bank of Yomigstown. Ohio, and has Keen a stockholder and director of the Partners' National Bank at Cantield since its organization. He is an attendant and liberal contributor of the Presbyterian Church of Canfield, and was a member of the building committee at the time of its erection. | lis portrait, with that of his wife, herewith presented, will IkutlvMiied by their numerous friends thro;Uh- til the county.

David Coo|ier. the grandfather of James A., was lx>rn in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in i~0_'. He came from Frederick County, Maryland, to Coitsville township, Mahoning County. Ohio, in 1800, and settled on a farm on which he resided until his death when almost 04 years of age. About four years after locating in this township, he married Rel>ccca Armstrong, of Reaver County. I'etuisylvania, and they were the parents of 12 children. 11 of whuin grew to maturity, and but one of whom is now living, namely. William, a resident of Coitsville township. David Cooj>er. the lather of James A., was lK.ru in Coitsville t<iwnship on the old h< me farm, on which he was reared and resided for many years, lie married Jemima Kanev. wl*o was liorn in Poland township, and was ;i daughter of Alexander kanev. a native of Washington County. J'ennsylvania. Three children were born to tliem. namely: James A.. Kek-eca, who died aged eight years; and Mary, who is the willow 01 Virgil t. Mclarl.aud. at;d resides in Yoiiiigsiown. < )liio. David Cooper died in 1885. aged 07 years, and his widow died in iS-)S. aged -j years.

James \. ( oopcr was reared on his father's farm in Coitsville township. His primary education was received in the district schools, and was .supplemented by a course at the Ma honing Academy at Cauticld, .after which he returned to Coitsville township, and taught school for one term, lie ilicn engaged in the lumber business in Coitsville with hi> uncle, John Cooper, and operated a large saw mill imtl! 1SS0, when the J \ & I >. ('. 1 .per Company was organized, since which tunc he has been engage.'. :n manufacturing carriage gear n .» "Is

Jn 1S70 Mr Coopi'r u-.-i> married t. . Alice R. Jacobs, who is a daughter of Nicholas Jacobs. They have had four children, namely : David N.. Sarah Louise, Sheldon Dill, and Helen Mildred, the last mentioned of whom died in 190.V aged 13 years, The eldest son, David N., who is teller in the Dollar Savings Rank, of Youngstown. has lfen with his present employers since he was i<> years of ;lgc. He married Daisy DuWs of Sharon. Pennsylvania, and they have two children, Alice Jeanette and James A. Sarah Louise married Hon W. |. Williams, of Youngstown. evmember of the legislature, and they have one child, Alice Kirk. Sheldon Dill Cooper is a graduate oi the Ohm State University and is engaged as an electrical engineer with the Youngstown Sheet & Tnl>c Company,

Mr. Cooper was appointed - ne <.f the commissioners to erect the new court house at Youngstown. He is prominent in the Masonic fraternity, belonging to Western Star Lodge, F. & A. M., and is a .ijnd degree Mason, belonging also to the Mystic Shnne.

\RRY E. WFLCH, M. IX. physician and surgeon, and, since iS't.V health officer at Youngstown. Ohio, is one of the leading citizens of this place. He 1 s a native of Youngstown. l»>rn here m I061. and is a son of Anthony W elch.

A. 1 it h 1 1 1 1 v Welch w as Ixnn in Mercer Cotillly. I Vntisyh ama. and nine to Youngstown a!,M!it iSsS and w.as - ne oi the founders of some of she great iron and steel industries of this section. During his years of active life he was a leading man of affairs here, and still survives, a resident of this city.

Dr. Welch completed the c - -nnvii and high scln >ol com s,. ;it ^'oiingstown and then enlered the W estern Reserve University an<l was graduated from the medical department in tiOsc. 'I he winter of 18S3-'' he s^-nt in taking a post-gv. n li.r>-.e course at the C Diversity of Pennsylvania, and m the following vear lie |-m-iie;! bis studies at Reriin and Vienna. I Upon his return to Wucrica he settled down to ; the practice of his profession at Youngstown aad ranks with the eminent medical men of 1 this locality. He is a member of li e Mahon- ing County, the Ohio Slate and the American Medical \-;s"ci:!ti' >ns. an<| lias been president of the local hotly. Dr. Welch enjoys a large private practice and he is surgeon for the F.rtc Railroad, is on the medical staff of the City Hospital and lias served one term as coroner of Mahoning County.

In June. J.^io, Dr. Welch was married to Adelaide Whisper, who is a daughter of Henry Whisper, a retired citizen of Votingstown. In fraternal life. Dr. Welch is a Masoa and a Knight of Pythias. His office is at No. (, N'.irth Champion street, and his residence is located at N'n. Jol Spring street.

JSF.l'll S. BURTON, proprietor of Overlook Farm, n fertile tract of 75 acres of well improved land, situated in the southern part of Coshen township, is a prominent and progressive citizen who enjoys the confidence and esteem of his fellow citizens. He was horn in Goshen township, Mahoning County. Ohio. May 17. 1841, and is a son of Samuel and Abigail A. (l.ioyd) Burton.

The parents of Mr. Burton, who were the founders of the Burton family in Co-hen township, were natives of Xjw Jer-ey iiv.ni which state they came to Ohio a- pioneers. They built a log cabin in the t 'test and bravely faced the dangers and hardship- which were the necessary accompaniments oi pioneering. Their last years were -pent in Salem, in the ease and comfort which they had earned, and for many years their remains have rested in the old Salem cemetery. Of their children, six yet survive, all of whom, with one cxc.ptinn, reside in Goshen township. They ale: James, residing in Iowa: Wilh.un 1,., Joseph S,. All>ert. Robert l.loyd, all of Goshen town- I ship, and F.lina. who married W, 1' Mead, as . r, -.i.Ii-il: in < .- wtis'iip.

the Civil War was precipitated up. -n the country, and when it became evident that the struggle was going to lie prolonged, he enlisted for service, March 6. 186 >, becoming a nieinl.vr or" the First Regiment. L'mted States Chasseurs, which wa> afterward merged into the 65th New York Volunteer Infantry, and was made a part of the Sixth Army Corps of the Army of the Rot-mac. Mr. Burton met every demand of a good soldier in his prolonged term of service, being honorably discharged March ?. 1N05, three of the Inst years of his young manhood having been given to the service of his country. He participated in a number of the most imp'rtant battles of the war. including Fair Oaks. Seven Pines, the W ilderness, and Malvern Hill. Mr. Burton is a valued menilier oi Trescott l'ost. No 10, (Irand Army of the Republic, at Salem. Ohio.

On February <>. tS'iS. Mr. Burton was married to Martha L. Straw n, who was horn March 21. iKjo. 111 Coshen township, who is a sister of John S. Straw n i.a sketch of whom will be found in this work), and a .laughter of Alicl and Hannah (Spencer) Straw 11. Mr. and Mrs. Burton have two sons: Howard S.. residing in Coshen township; and Fdgar I.,, residing at Salem. Mr. and Mrs. Burton are members of the Society of Friends.

In politics Mr. Burton is a stanch Republican. He has always taken a lively interest in public matters pertaining to the welfare of Coshen township, and for eight consecutive years served as a trustee, during a part of which peri. id he was president of the board.

Fdmond H. Moore completed his education at the Raven High School, at Youngstown, then entered the educational field and taught school for some eleven years, in the meanwhile reading law with his father. He was admitted to the kar in 1884, hut did not l>eg]n practice until 1 K*> 1 . He was associated first with A. J. Wo. If. later with others, and on January 1, 1904. entered into partnership with Mr. Cravcr.

Mr. .Moore has hecn interested in politics since young manhood and has lieen identified with Democratic parly councils for a numher of years. In iNgf> his party elected him mayor of Youngstown. an<l he gave the citi/ens an adtninistration most creditable to himself and ltenericial to the city. He was delegate at large to the Democratic .National convention held at St. Louis, that nominated Judge Parker for the presidency, and he has served on the state executive committee on numerous occasions. He is closely in touch with his party at the present time and was selected as one of the committee of reception of w hich ( iovernor Folk, of Missouri, was chairman, to meet Hon. William Jennings Bryan, on August _-<). hjoo, <m his return to America from a trip around the world.

In 1890 Mr. Moore was married 1 first ) to Kmnia McKinney. who died in 1904. leaving two sons. Harold and Mark. Mr. Moore was married (second), in November. 11^05. to Martha Keznor. of Mercer. Pennsylvania.

\M I.S 11. NCTT. secretary of the ||| I Western I Jar Iron Association, and |pj * line of the prominent citizens of (b£tBl Youngstown, who has been closely identified with iron interests for over a half century, was I Kirn November 1848. in Worcestershire. Fngland. and is a son of Thomas and Ann ( Ponltney I Nutt. The parents of Mr. Nutt lived out their lives in Fngland. They had nine children, three of w hom grew to maturity and two of whom came to America: James IL. and Thomas, of Cleveland. Ohio.

James II. Nutt came to this country in 1868. an intelligent, well-educated, young iron worker, whose skill brought him immediate employment in the busy city of Pittsburg, where he remained until January. 1876. Hethen came to Youngstown and entered the Brovvn-Bonnell iron works. Here he followed the trade of a heater tor some sixteen year-, and it was during this time that he became associated with the great movement which crystalized in the Amalgamated Association, of w hich he was one of the organizers. In 1877 hewas elected vice-president of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers of the United States for this district, and to this position of importance he was elected three separate terms. Subsequently he was elected one of the national trustees, an office he held tor a numlxr of years. On June 1. iS()j. he l»ccame manager of the lalxn" department of the Mahoning & Shenango Valley Manufacturing Association, and in July. 1S03. was appointed its secretary.

As one of the chief officials of the great \malgamated Association. Mr. Nutt naturally assumed a very prominent place in the public life "f Youngstown. He served for six years as a member of the city council and was men tinned for postmaster. His greatest work, however, has always been in the interests of lab r and he has served in a score of important positions in its various Indies, and has accomplished much in its liehalf. He was chosen to represent the iron workers before the Ways and Means committee of Congress, on ti e question of tariff, for the Amalgamated Association and the Manufacturer's Association, since 187S. having been identified with different committees that were permitted to apj>ear before Congress in the interest of a protective tariff. Mr. Nutt's uprightness .if character, genial manner and frankness of intercourse with men of all degree, have attracted to him many friends and have won

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On Xovcml)er 20, 1871, Mr. N'utt was married to Sarah Wan!, a daughter of Henry and Susan Ward, of Rome. New York, and they have had eight children, viz : Flora. Harry. Helena. Albert. May, Edith, Ada and George. The family home is one of great hospitality and much domestic comfort and is located at Xo. 238 Spring street. The family belong t<> the St. John's Protestant Episcopal Church at Youngstown.

Politically Mr. N'utt is a "zealous Republican, and he has been one of the leading men of his party in this section for many years. Heis a man of powerful personality and he commands the respect of all who meet him, whether they are in accord with his theories of life and government or not. by his gentlemanly bearing, his dignity of character and his evident honesty of purpose. Mr. N'utt's office i» situated in the Hollar Bank building at \ m:^-1o\\n.

a I. PEN SILVER, a retired farmer of Merlin Center, who for many years was one of the most successful and prosperous agriculturists of Merlin township, was Ixirn in 1832 on his father's farm one and a half miles south of Merlin Center, his parents being Adna M. and Lydia (Allen) Silver.

Adna Silver was \tnrn in Salem County, New Jersey, and was a son of Abraham and Elizabeth 1 Mroadway I Silver, who were married in Pilesgrove township. Salem County. New Jersey, May 5. 170". Adna wa> married in Riles township, that county and state, on February 20, 1823. to Lydia Allen, a daughter of Joseph and Hannah Allen, and in 1825 he and his wife came to Ohio and settled in Salem, Columbiana County, where they remained until 1828. They then removed to Merlin township, which was then known as Hart and Mather township. Merlin township was originally purchased by a Mr. Perkins, who named the eastern part of the township Pvi k-iiw, and the western half Hart and Mather, after a son and daughter. Here Adna Silver purchased 1 19 acres of land at $3. 50 per acre, which he immediately ljegan improving, as there were no cabins, roads, or any other improvements. At the time of his death, which occurred when he was in his 80th year, he was the owner of 260 acres of land in this township. His wife, who was born in 1795, on the home place in Salem County, New Jersey, also died on this place in her 74th year. They were the parents of five children : Sarah, who was horn in New Jersey, married Samuel Davis, and died at the age of 78 years; Joseph, died when young; Elizabeth became Mrs. Solon Day; Allen is the subject of this sketch; Mary married Samuel Linton. Adna Silver was for many years treasurer of Merlin township, and was an adherent of the Republican party from the time of its birth.

Allen Silver was reared on the home place in Berlin township and at the age of 22. after his marriage, started in life for himself on a farm of 100 acres in the southeast part of Berlin township, which had been presented to him by his father. He remained here for twenty live years, when he sold the farm and removed to Alliance. Ohio. There he was employed in a warehouse, selling machinery, remaining there for a period of twelve years, when he returned to Merlin township, and has since been living in retirement at Merlin Center. In 1862. on August it. he enlisted in the 105th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Co. H, and served through the entire Civil War, covering a period of thirty-four months. He was never wounded or captured, he accompanied Sherman on his march to the sea, and was mustered out at Washington, after which he returned home to Merlin township and resumed : arming. He is a member of Kirkbride Post, No, 000. G. A. P., at Merlin Center.

Mr. Silver married Julia A. Gee in 1854. and she died, leaving two children. May and Frank. May married Willis Kirkbride, who is engaged in the furniture business at No. 435 Pearl street, Cleveland. Ohio, and has two sons. Carl and Allen. Frank Silver resides in Youngstown. The publishers take pleas-

WL | in hides, tile and buildffS^I ing supplies, resides on 1 1 i - well-improved farm ot 50 acres which is situated on the edge of the village. Mr. Delfs was ban March _>(>. iN4<>. near Hamburg, Germany, and is a sou ot" Joachim and Helena 1 Kip|>en 1 Dell's.

At one time the father of Mr. Delfs was a prosperous commission merchant living near the North Sea. where he had a large trade provisioning hoats. L-ater he met with reverses, which he |>artly repaired, so that ten years prior to his death he was ahle to retire from business. At his death his farm was inherited by a half brother of John Delfs, who subsequently -old the land for building purposes, realizing a fortune. The first marriage of Mrs. Delfs was to Henry Selk. and when she married Joachim Delfs. she had two children. Henry and Mary. Two children were also lnirn to the second marriage: Christina, 'who married John Johnson, who owned and operated a pottery in Germany; and John The parents are lx'th deceased.

The farm of the father of John Dell's was near the village of \'ew Minster, which has grown to Ik- a city of 40.000 inhabitants, but when Mr. Delfs had finished going to school. Conditions were different and he was glad to find work in a tannery, this industry being tiie leading one of the place. He learned the trade arid left home when 10 years of age to travel, according to the law. as a journeyman, and spent three vcar* working through Hungary. Italy and Southern Germany, returning to his home just prior to the German War. of 1S70. After passing a physical examination, he was able to posi|H>uc entering the army for three and one-hail" years ]» die meantime, with some 700 of his c< -antrv men. he had derided to come to America, and the party landed at the ]>ort of New York in 1872, after a voyage of fifteen days, For three months after lauding. Mr. Delfs was sick in the strange city, but he found friends and as soon as able, made his way to Holyoke. Massachusetts, where he worked for eight months as a wiHjlsorter in a factory, From there he went to a factory at Rockwell, Connecticut, ami later to Hart lord, w here he w orked three mouths in a tannery; thence he went to Cleveland. Ohio, where he worked in different tanneries for three years. During the follow ing year he worked in tanneries at l'itls-

, burg, and then came to Canheld. landing here March 17. 1877. under contract with John Sancenbacher to finish leather, with whom he remained for eight years. Mr. Delfs then l>ecanie a partner with his employer, to w hom he sold out three years later. He then associated

! himself with G. M. Monten. in the tanning of sheep skin, but two years later this partnership was dissolved and Mr, Delfs went into hming and selling hides. When his son Roy reached manhood, he took him into partnership, as he also did his son Ilerliert. and the firm became John Delfs & Sons. This firm stands f. r a great deal at Canheld. including

I business enterprise, integrity and success. They pay cash for what they buy and sell on the same kisrs. In mof> thev expanded their operation to include dealing in grain and building supplies. Their quarters include four buildings and they occupy over an acre of land west of the Erie Railroad tracks

; of Julius and Mary < Wadsworth ) Tanner, the latter of whom dicl when Mrs. Dell's was young. Julius Tanner married \ second I Fidelia Turner. Moth the Tanner and Turner families came from Connecticut to Mahoning County in 1S01. The male members came first and prepared homes and then returned and brought their families to this section, traveling with oxen,

Mr. and Mrs. Delfs have had nine children, viz.: Roy. who is engage,] m business with his father, married Flcanor Watson, ami they have had three children. Gilbert. Roy 1 de- ceased I, and Edwin; Ilnrry. residing in I 'caver Falls, marrird Adaliuc \\ cist ; Herbert, who is associated with his father and brother; Helena, who is a teacher in the Cantield schools; Florence: Ethel, wit. is a student in lite Northeastern Ohio Normal College; Edna; Fannie and Hazel, who are deceased.

IV Mr. Deli's is a Republican and has served on the h .ml of trustees, and tor the past tS years has l>ecn a member of the hoard ni education, lie was one of the iucorjxirators of the Northeastern Ohio Normal College. i> a direct. .rot the Fanners' National r.auk at Canlield. am! for seven years was a men ei 'i 1 ~ '> r . i ' . 1 i i i 1 1 i.i'' \:;- . .r.tr.i ..! Association. Fraternally he is a Mason, having 1 ecu an otl'tcial niemher < >i Argus Lodge, No. 455, at t antield, and belongs al-o to 1-"<Ikc No. 155. Odd Fellows, jn which he has passed the chairs. He was reared in the faith of the Protestant Lutheran Church.

ES^^ 1 1 itsville township. Mahoning County. Ohio, in iSmi, and is a son of II. <i. and Esther E. ( Stewart 1 Kennedy The father. M. G. Kennedy, was born in 1836, in I'oitsvtlle township, Mahoning Comity, and was a son of James Kennedy, who was a very early settler :n this county. II C«. Kennedy went out with the first \.>lunteers in iSot. anil remained in the army until 1N0.' dying afterward of fever contracted in the army. He married Fsther 1'. Stewart, who lnd been reared on an adjoining farm in Coiisville township, She U-longrd t.. one .>f the old pioneer families ,.f -!-.- . . n-.i\ Mr, Kennedy has one In. .(her. C, E. Kennedv, of Chicago. Illinois,

< . I!, Kennedy w ,1 s sis wars old when he accompanied his mother to Yonngstnwn. where he obtained bis education. He was only \(i years old when he entered the Commercial National P.ank as a collector, later hecame bookkeeper, then teller and assistant

In iSSS Mr, Kennedy was married to Edith M. Orr, who :s a daughter of John S. Orr, and the)- have two children. Margaret M. and Kathryn. The family kdongs to the TaU-rnacle United Presbyterian Church at Youngstow u.

)D1S< >N M CLARK. M. D.. physi- * 8: cian and surgeon, at Young-town, has been in active practice in this city since March. 1SS1. Dr, Clarkwas born in Washington Count), Pennsylvania.

In 1X77 Dr. Clark was graduated a bachelor of Science, from Washington and Jefferson College, and then entered the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania, where he was graduated and received his medical degree in March. 1KS0. After one year of practical work in the Western Pcunsyhama Hospital, at Pittsburg, Dr. ('lark came to Youiigst-Hvii. where he practiced alone until i8<m>. when he was associated for one year ' with Dr H. A. Zimmerman. Since moo. Dr. Hark has been in partnership with hU nephew, Dr. C. R. Clark, who is also a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, and since nio.| Dr. I. \. Sl'.erlmiidy has been a mem her of the firm. The latter graduated in l<;o_> at the Western Reserve University, at Cleveland, The firm are physicians and surge, ns to the Pittsburg & Lake Erie Railroad, and Dr. Addis..,, M. Clark is one of the surge ms of the Pennsylvania arid the P.altimore & < >!,;,> Railroads. In October, [887, Dr. Clark was married to Retnette ford, of Albany, New York, and they have two children, Marker v and Edward Ford, the latter of whom is a -indent at Hotehkiss. Connecticut.

to the Youngstown Chamber of Commerce. He was one of the prime movers in establishing the Youngstown City Hospital, having spent a great ileal of valuable time in soliciting funds for the same, with the result that this city can now boast of one of the finest equipped lv spitals in the state.

|')SEPII KING, whose home in Berlin township is on the site of the old log house in which he was born 78 years ago, July 13, 1829, owns 170 acres of well-improved farming land and is one of the substantia! men of this section. His iwrents were Jonathan and Lydia I Kecke) King

Jonathan King was an early settler in Mahoning County, locating here in iSjo. He was 1mm January 5, 1804. in Armstrong County. Pennsylvania. In i8_»6 he settled in Merlin township, where he resided until his death in 180,0. passing away at the age of <J2 years, being then the oldest resident of the township. His energy and industry were rewarded by the acquisition « f a large property. Pur many years he operated a six horse team over the route from Pittsburg and Cleveland to the month of the Huron River, which was largely pain mixed in his day. In 1825 he married Lydia Kecke, who was biru in i8ofi. in Lehigh County. Pennsylvania, accompanied her parents to Main ming County in 1808. and died in 1875. They had ten children, five of whom reached maturity.

Joseph King passed his boyhood on the home farm and continued to carry on agricultural o|KM'atioiis here until he entered the service of his country. May 8. 1804. At that time he was 34 years of age and had a beloved wife and three children, but the call of duty was not to he ignored, and with as brave a heart as possible he marched away, a mcml>er of Company ( i. n;th Regiment. Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Although 4? years have awav since that memorable vcar of and dangers. Mr. King's record is one full of interest. Immediately after the regiment was mustered in, it was ordered to New Creek, West Virginia, and on its arrival was sent to Martinsburg, where it j>erformed garrison and escort duty until June 3. 1804. From there the Regiment was ordered to Washington City and from there to White House Landing, thence to liermuda Landing and then to City Point, remaining at the latter place until the j</th of June, when it was ordered to Norfolk. Virginia, and placet! on duty in an entrenched cam]). Company G was also sent to Cape Henry to guard a light-house. On July 20. n o men of the 155th Regiment, with other troops, made an expedition to Eli/al>eth City. North Carolina, subsequently returning to Ni rfolk. where they remained until August

19. when the whole command was ordered to Ohio and Mr. King was mustered out of the service. August 27. 1804. Exposure caused him to contract kidney trouble, and as his hearing was .also impaired, he remained in the Hospital at Camp Dcnnison for ten days after his discharge, lie was bass drummer of his regiment and carried the best drum. By an act of the legislature passed April 2. i8<><>. the regiment was honorably discharged from ser- \ ice in the Ohio National Guards. Mr. King prizes a card of thanks which he received from President Lincoln, for his performance of duty during his term of service.

In 1852. Mr. King had commenced to purchase his farm and after he returned to it he resumed farming. stock-rai>ing and dairying in the latter industry operating but lightly, lie resides in a part of what was the old house built bv his father, to which he has added and improved into a comfortable, commodious, modern residence. All of the old buildings mi the farm he has moved, with the exception ot the frame i f the barn, which shows the stanch kind of building done almost a century ago.

bat they subsequently removed to tlte vicinity hi Last IxwisMwn. Mr. ami Mrs, King ha<l live children, namely; Warren H., residing at Warren. Ohio, a tnnehinist. lias a family that include* three daughters; Samantha, who is her father's companion on the old farm; < )rvie I '.. residing near \ort)i Jackson, a stationary engineer and tanner, had two daughters and two sons; l.uella K.. who is a talented musician, win. graduated in music at the Lima Lutheran C< >l!c.ge in iN')-. has been a teacher of inn-ic since -he was 18 years old: and S Alh<rta. residing at N >ungst< >w n. who ;s a "-icri groiher in the general office of the Yoiingstown Kngiiiecniig t oinjiany. She also is an accomplished musician.

The death of the hcWed mother of this family was a severe blow to every member - «!' it. Mr. Knig recalls her courage in time of war when he was called from the hearthstone, how she hravely cared lor their little ones and kept the home while he was facing sickness and danger. I let s was a iieaiuitul character, one which attracted esteem and won affection, from early life she had lieen united with the Lutheran Church, to which Mr. King and his children also belong.

Politically Mr. king has always )>ecn identified with tie Republican parte and has c<'iisisientK supported its candidates and furthered it- principles, although he has not desired

BW . GRANT, secretary and treasurer of the Yoiingstown Savings ,-md Hanking Company, at Votings town, (Ihio. w as Ixii n at V- ningst' nvn in 1N70, and is a s. >u of Arthur and Mary (Brown) f Irani. Arthur C.raui was born at Belfast. Ireland, and Ircated at Yoiingstown in 1 So;, where he has resided ever since. He married Marv Brow ti. who wa« lxirn at I'ainesvilte. Ohio, and they have reared a family o; eight children,

Grant became bookkeeper for G, M. McKclvey \V Company, remaining with that firm for 13 years, and for seven years was with the Ymmgstowii Dry floods Company. When the Yoiingstown Savings and Banking Company was organized and incorporated. Mr. Grant became secretary and treasurer and has retained official position until the present, giving to the kink all his services.

The Yoiingstown Savings and Banking Company js not an old organization, bill it is backed by large capital, and the names of its officers carry the weight of large exjienence and sterling integrity. It began business on March lK, \<>o-,. after being organized bv II. W'. Grant, its object living the carrying "ii of a general banking business. Its capital stock s -s 1 :,..>,». ,.i ,i its . .fricei s are W' I Gib son. president: W. R. Leonard, vice-president; and H. W. Grant, secretary and treasurer. The confidence of the public in this institution lias been -how 11 in marked degree, and business has prospered from the hrst.

( )n Mas 1. n»uo. Mr, Grant was married to Mary Mnllanc. of Yoiingstown, Ohio, and they have four children Mr, Grant and family belong to the St Colninba's Catholic Church. He is a mcmlvcr of the l-'lks and of the Knights of Cohnnbtis.

' 1 iRKW" KALIC. one of the rcpresen- 1 I fitive farmers ,md highly re-pert ed MM B nti/en- of Berlin town-hip. was U.rn wtSsM in a ;.»g cabin, in C ilumbiana County, Ohio, in 1837. and is the only child of Andrew and Susan 1 Berkey 1 Kale, the former of whom was a native of ( Hiio, and 1 bed in Iowa. The Inter died m Mahoning ( . unity . « lhio.

Andrew Kale grew to niauiio. »\ in Mali.inhig County and followed farming in Berlin township until the outbreak of the '"nil War. when he enh-led in Company G. 1 55th Regiment. Ohio Volunteer Infantry, on his _«-th birthday. He followed the fortunes of his regiment from Camp Denni-oii Virginia, and served for over four months, having enlisted for 90 days, and w-as mustered out at Fortress Moim*. being discharged on account of disability. He then retuniefl to the farm which he had purchased before going into the army, which was located one mile west of his present farm, and continued to reside on it for several years. After selling that projicrty he Ixtught his present place of 48 acres, which is situated two miles north and one mile east of Herlin Center. Here he has engaged in general fanning, and in 1875 he built the pretty little house in which he and his family reside, reside.

Mr. Kale was married in February, 1859, to l.ydia Ann Baum. who was born in Stark County. Ohio, and is a daughter of Fhilip and Margaret ( Wilson) Bantu, both of whom died when she was eight years old. Mr. and Mrs. Kale have two children: Warren II., who is county commissioner of Mahoning County; and Mary J., who married W. I. Felnoglc, of Berlin township.

Mr. Kale is quarter-master of the Asher Kirkbridc l'ost. No. Ux), Grand Army of the Republic. Politically he is a lil>eral-minded Republican, He has served several terms both as assessor and trustee of Herlin township.

I.I.I AM S. ANDFRSON. a wellknown attorney at Youngstown. senior member of the law firm of Anderson. McNab & Anderson, is identified with numerous business enterprises of this section, ami owns a valuaable farm of 750 acres. Mr. Anderson was born December 31. 1848, and is a son of David and Hannah (Shaw) Anderson.

David Anderson, father of William S-. came from Ireland when be was abuit to years of aye. and through energy and industry Itecame a successful business man. engaged it) merchandising, farming and cattle-raising. He died iti i8<)n. He married Hannah Shaw, who was a daughter of Dr. William Shaw, of New Castle. Pennsylvania.

educational opportunities at Canfield, Poland, Salem, Jackson and other points, and read law with the firm of Hutchins & Glidden, at Warren. Ohio. In 1870, he was admitted to the bar and practiced at Canfield until the county seat was removed to Youngstown, when he came to this city. His first partner was Judge L. W. King, and the firm of Anderson &" Kingcontinued until Judge King was called to the liench. Then Mr. Anderson entered into association with A. J. Wooif. under the firm name of Anderson & Woolf, which continued for live years, when the name became Jones & Anderson, which continued until iy'03. Subsequently Mr. Anderson admitted his son to partnership and since January 1. 1906. the firm has l>ecri Anderson" McNab & Anderson. Mr. Anderson is a prominent member of the Mahoning County Bar Association. In earlv life he took an active part in politics but has never consented to he a candidate for office. In J 800. Mr. Anderson was married to I Louise A I. Shields, who is a daughter of Andrew Shields, one of the pioneer families of the county. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have four children, viz: Blanche. William N.. Randall II.. ami Anna. William N. Anderson graduated at the Raven High School and also" studied at Hudson Academy, then read law with his father and was admitted to the bar in 1894. Randall II. Anderson is a member of the present state legislature from Mahoning County and is engaged in running his father's stockfarm, making a specialty of fine cattle. Mr. Anderson is an Flk.

IOH.V RQBISON. trustee of Milton township and one of the leading citizens of his community, resides on a v.. I. table farm of 150 acres which fronts on the Mahoning river, across which lay the former large possessions of his ancestors, who were the first settlers in this section. Mr. Robison was bom in Milton township, Mahoning County, Ohio, August 31. 1846. and is a son of Fdward and Armiuda (Cole) Robison.

fidward Robison was of Irish parentage. The family came to America at the tunc of the land seizure troubles, settling in Ohio, where the father of John Robisrm was born. He resided for a time on the farm now owned by his son, then moved to Palmyra, later to Alliance and then returned to Palmyra, where he died in aged 45 years. Ije married

Ariuinda Cole, who was born in Ohio, and still survives, having reached her 91st birthday. She is a daughter of Jacob \V. ami Hannah (Eisner) Cole, and a granddaughter of Jacob V. Cole, a native of Holland, who set tied in New Jersey, and served as a soldier in the Revolutionary War. Jacob \Y. Cole was born in Orange County, New Jersey. In 1N04 he came to Milton township, following Indian irail>, on horseUack. and was the first school teacher in this section. He purchased 640 acres of land along the Mahoning River, lying <|i]K.sitc the farm of his grandson, John Robison.

When he was two years old, the parents of Mr. Robison moved to Palmyra. Portage County, where they lived until he was 12 years old, when they settled at Alliance, where he obtained the larger part of his education. A few years later his lather moved - n a farm near Palmyra, on winch his venerable mother still lives. ' When 16 years of age. Mr. Robison learned the mason trade, which he has followed more or less all his life, liis father was also a mason, and by the time he was 16 years of age hail built a brick house. Mr. Rohisou's skill in this line has been frequently and specially recognized by building committees entrusted with the contruction >>f public edifices, and he is serving as a member of the o tirt house building committee. In 1XS1 be purchased his present farm and he has Ix-cn steadily improving his property ever since He has a very attractive home and l-eautitul surroundings, the location giving a most inspiring view up and down the river.

In 1X71 Mr. Robison was married to Fllen CorU-tt. who is a daughter of Leonard and Louisa 1 Lew.- 1 Corbctt. old settlers of Palmyra. Mr. and Mrs. Robison have three children ; Warren J., W. Perry anil Jessie A., the latter of whom is an adopted daughter.

In politics Mr. Robison is a Democrat. For a number of years during his residence in Portage County, he served as justice of the peace, a position he now fills, and for over 20 years he lias been on a school board, working for and securing a special district, both in Portage and Mahoning counties.

HATKICK M. KENNEDY, president of the Home Saving and Loan Company, of Youngstown. Ohio, has been prominently identified with the business interests of this city for nnny years, Mr. Kennedy was lx>m in Ireland, on May _>, i8_-_>, and is a sou of Patrick and Catherine iMahcri Kennedy, who were natives of Ireland. They emigrated to America in 1S5J, when their son Patrick was a halve of two months Of their twelve children, but four survive. The father remained with Ins family in New York for some two years and then came to Youngstown, Ohio, where his death occurred on November 27, 1S70.

Patrick M. Kennedy was reared and educated at Youngstown and until the death of his father, he remained assisting him in Ins business operations. Later he removed to the country, where he was engaged in agricultural pursuits tor eighteen years. He then returned to Yoiin<;s,towt!, in iSo'i establishing himself here in a red estate and loan business. Por sixteen wars prior to liccoming its president. Mr. Kennedy had been a stockholder and director in the 1 1 nic Saving and Loan Company. In (900 he succeeded John R. Davis as president of this financial institution, which is one of the prominent features of the prosperous business lite of Youngstown. For this position he is well qualified, and he gives to this hanking company the same conservative care which has made him successful in his private concerns. Fraternally Mr. Kennedy belongs to the great organization, the Knights of Columbus, which has members at every point where the Catholic Church, of which he is a consistent adherent, has a footing. He r<i<les at Xo. .'50 Arlington avenue. Youngs town. His ixirtrait herewith published will be welcomed by his numerous friends throughout the n unty.

H ARRIS Mc i i:N. cashier of the Mahoning National Bank and president of the Youugstown Clearing House Association, has l>ecu identified with the financial interest- of Yonngstowu and vicinity throughout liis en tire business life. He was lx.rn in this city in 1S4J. ami is a son of James and Klizalwth I Fitch ) McKwen.

The late James McKwen was lx.rn at l'.lktown. Cecil County. Maryland, and for some 40 years was connected with the old Pennsylvania and Ohio-Canal Company, of which he was president at the time of his death, in 187J. w hen 73 years of age. He was also a direct. >r in the Mahoning County Hank, which was the first bank established at Yonngstowu. For many years he was prominent also in politics and was honored by the Democratic party with the nomination for congress. He married F.li/abeth Fitch, who died in i8<x). They reared three children, viz: J. Harris, of Yotiugsti <\\ n ; John Fitch, w ho died in i8<|8. had been cashier of a bank at S|xikane, Washington, for a tuiml)er of years: and Mary I... who is the wife of Dr. John McCurdy. of Youngstown. Ohio.

J. Harris McKwen was educated in his native citv and from the school-1'1 oin went int<> the old Mahoning County Hank, and has been connected with banking ever since, fins bank was organized in 1808. by the late Governor Tod. as a savings institution, and in 1S77 was merged intn the Mahoning National Hank. Mr. McF.wen's a-sociation with the bank as cashier dates from 18(18. He 1- also a director in the f irst National Hank and is a stockholder in various other snccesstul business enterprises,

Raven, of Trumbull County. Ohio, and a niece of Judge William Raven, who founded the Raven High School at Youngstown, and was one of the most prominent men of this city, one of its capitalists and philanthropists. Mrs. McKwen is a member of the First Presbyterian Church.

As a public spirited citizen, Mr. McKwen has always keen interested in the developing of Youngstovvn's resources. He is vice-president of the Reuben McMillan Library Association.

[j^^S] C. STKKSK, secretary and genera! II ^ superintendent of the Hrier Hill Iron 1 V and Coal Company, president of the North Heights Land Comtxmy. vicepresident of the Hrier Hill Coke Company and a director in the Dollar Savings Hank, belongs to a notable group of business men whose enterprise and industry have brought great prosperity to Youngstown. Ohio. He was horn at Akron. Ohio, in December. iK<>7.

Mr. Steese spent his fv.yhood at the various points where his parents made their home, and he was educated at Akron, Cleveland and later in Tennessee. His first business connection was with the Dayton Coal & Iron Company of Dayton. Tennessee, which he left to enter the Case School of Applied Science at Cleveland. Ohio, in the meantime working for J. H. Cremer, of Cleveland. In 1800 became to S'otingstown, and entered the employ of the Hrier Hill Iron & Cod Company as chemist.

year, when he was made superintendent and subsequently general superintendent of this important industry and large corporation. In addition t.i the various jxisitions held bv Mr. Steese as mentioned alx;ve, he is also a director in the Youngstown X Southern Railway. He is ;( valued member of the Chamber of Commerce, and Ixdongs also to the Youngstown Club and the Mahoning Golf Club.

| RANK HITCHCOCK, president of the Andrews & Hitchcock Iron Company, one of the most extensive industries of Youngstown. Ohio, was born in this city, and lias been more or less identified with it all his life, the exception lieing the time spent at school in Massachusetts.

The large business at which Mr- Hitchcock is the head, was established m i8;o. by C. H. Andrews and \Villiam J Hitchcock, now both deceased. I-or many years thcy were two of the leading- spirits in the great iron industry of the Mahoning Valley, and more extended mention of these business pioneers will be found in another part of this volume.

The Andrews \- Hitchcock Iron Company was incorporated in 189.2. with a capital stock of §400.000. The officers of the company are Frank Hitchcock, president ; W. J. Hitchcock, vice-president and superintendent, and H. \V. Heedy. secretary ami treasurer, The company is engaged in the manufacture of Hubbard Scotch foundry products and Bessemer pig iron.

Mr. Hitchcock was united in marriage with Bertha R. Cowlcs, of L'tica. New York, who is a daughter of George O. I'owles. They are mcniU-rs of St. John's Episcopal Church, in which Mr. Hitchcock is a vestryman.

KNAIT', whose well iniproved farm of 55 acres is situated in Ellsworth township. four miles southwest .,f Canlieid. is a successful nurseryitiaii and florist, lie was Vugtnt 15. 1850. in Ellsworth lawn* ship. Mahoning County. Ohio, anil is a sou of Joseph and Hannah (Goodman) Knauf.

Joseph Knauf. father of I rank. w as horn in iS.'7. ni Green township. Mahoning County, Ohio, and was a son of Nicholas Knauf. The latter wa< br<mgiit to Mahoning fmuilv in childho-nl. by the Beard family. wlv> traveled over the mountains from Pennsylvania, m great coveted wagons and settled' in the dense forest which then covered almost all this territory. It is probable that Nicholas Knauf was an orphan, lie grew to manhood in Mahoning County and started one of the first mills in this section. It was run by I water power and was a great convenience to ' the settlers for miles around. The old mill structure is still standing on what is known i as the John I'nger lann. through which an electric raiiroad line has been surveyed, but doubtless this old landmark will soon l>c removed. Frank Knauf remembers many occasions when he and his boyhood companions lttthed in the cool waters which served to turn the great mill wheel. There were to of the children of Nicholas Knauf who grew to maturity, namely: Sarah, who married John I'nger; I.ydia, who married John Ew nig; Eli/alietb, residing in Tennessee, who married Abraham P.air: Annie, who married Michael Croiiick: Mrs. Dmtiel Goldman: Joseph; Samuel; John; Jack and Eli, residing in Pennsylvania. Nicholas Knauf and wile died in advanced years.

Joseph Knauf was reared on his father's farm and assisted him in his mil! business. In early manhood he married Hannah G'Hidman, who was a daughter of William Goodman, a pioneer 111 Creen township, They had seven children, namely: Elizabeth, who married I first 1 Jacob (lively, and I second ) Jacob Toot; Isaac; I.ydia. who married John H. Power: Nicholas; Frank: Alice, who died in 1881 : awl Martm, residing at Tarmra, Washingti hi.

After marriage. Joseph Knauf moved to a farm in Fil-worih township, adjoining the present farm of frank Knauf. which Nicholas Knauf had purchased for his son, ami on this farm Joseph Knauf lived until Ins death, in l88l. His uiilow still survives and continues to reside there. Josvph Knauf was one of the township's substantial citizens. He owned laud in Pennsylvania and also in Goshen township together with his land in Ellsvvrth town ship. Politically he was a Kcpuhlicnn and held township offices at various times.

his marriage, when he came into possession of his present farm as a part of his father's estate. Mr. Knauf makes a specialty of nursery and greenhouse stock, and has equipments on li is farm for the growing of all varieties of plants and fruit and other trees. He disposes of his stock mainly in Youngstown, having his place of business on West Federal street. He has made many fine improvements on his property, including the building of a commodious frame residence, in 1X81. and does enough general farming to supply his own wants.

In September. 1880. Mr. Knauf was married to Mary E. Winans. who is a daughter of Austin and Mary ( Hroadswoard ) Winans. and was U:>rn in Ellsworth township, in November, 1858. Her father died in 1886. Mr. and Mrs. Knauf have two children, Herbert and Nellie M. The former operates his grandmother's farm of 79 acres. He married Emma Goodman.

j^lOlIN H. FITCH. In noting ,|ie I leading commercial factors at Youngs- [§P 1 town, where particularly prosperous ESdV business conditions are apparent. | prominent mention should l>e made 1 of John H. Fitch, who is either at the head or owns a controlling interest in many of the : successful enterprises here. He is president of the John H. Fitch Wholesale Grocery Company, president of the Youngstown Ice Company, a director iti the Youngstown Dry Goods Company, a director in the Dollar Savings and Trust Company, president of the Ohio Merchandise Company, president of the Belmont Cemetery Association, a member of the Imard of trustees of the Youngstown Chamber of Commerce, and was formerly president of the People's Bank, prior to its merger with the Dollar Savings and 'I'm ,t Company.

Mr. hitch was l*.rn on his father's farm in Austintown township. Mahoning County. Ohio, February 5. 184.*. and was educated mainly in the local schools, although he enjoyed one term at Hiram College at the time that James A. Garfield was president of that institution. At the age of 15 years he became a clerk in a store at Austintown Center, in which he bought a half interest in March, 1865, entering into partnership with a Mr. Crum, under the firm style of Crum & Fitch. In 1871 he purchased the Crum interest, ami in 1880 he sold a half interest to L. W. Raver and Josq>h Smith, the firm Incoming Fitch. Smith & Company. Mr. Fitch subsequently went to Eeetonia and bought a half interest in the Company store there, operating it for three years. He then returned to Austintown for two years' further residetice. In the spring of 1885 he came to Youngstow n.

In May. 1885, John H. Fitch and John T. McConnell. under the firm name of Fitch & McConnell. emlhirked in a grocery business at Youngstown. On June 1, 1886. Samuel Phipp entered the firm, and a change was made to hitch, McConnell & Phipp, but in July. 1803. Mr. Phipp retired and the old firm style was resumed. In August, 1895, Mr. Fitch purchased Mr. McConnell's interest and the business name I>ecaine John II. Fitch. On January i, 1901, the business was incoqxtrated, Mr. Fitch desiring to give some I of his faith :ul associates blocks of stock, partly as a mark of confidence and also as a business incentive. The capital stock of the com- : pany i> $300,000. with John H. Fitch as president. Paul P. Fitch, as vice president, Fred G. King, as treasurer, and Charles W. Schater, as secretary.

In 1902. the Fitch Company lx night out the wholesale grocery firm of Baldwin, Holcomb & Com|wny. their line being coffee, spices and manufactured extracts, and since then the Fitch Company has given considerable attention to the extension of their coffee trade. They have enlarged this department of their business and have fine quarters on the corner of Watt and the Erie Railroad, doing business as the John II. Fitch Coffee Company. The main plant is a commodious brickbuilding. 220 by 51 feet, having 78.000 square feet of door space here. The factory is located on the comer of Watt and the Erie

Railroad and is a structure of four stories, 55 by 90 feet in dimensions, with adjacent warehouses. Some 80 employes are engaged in the office and factory and 18 men are kept on the road.

On June 21, 1866, Mr. Fitch was married to Alice Packard, who is a daughter of the late Dr. John A. Packard, of Austintown. and they have four children, viz: Stella G., wife of Fred G. King; Minta M.. wife of Rev. Walter S. Goode, pastor of the Central Christian Church; Paul P. and John H., Jr., both with the Fitch Company.

1LLIAM P. LOVE, M. D. Few men have attained prominence and occupied so many positions of responsibility at so early an age as has Dr. William P. Love, of Youngstown. In youth he manifested a special taste and aptitude for military affairs, and when still a mere boy had earned such honors as to attract the notice of those in authority. As a physician he ranks as one of the besteducated and most thoroughly-informed men of his years in the profession. His college career was especially brilliant, and in the various schools that he attended he was always found at the head of his class.

The family of Dr. Love was founded in America by bis great-grandfather, who emigrated during the latter part of the eighteenth century and ended his days in the United States'

William Love, son of the last-named, was Ix.rn in Washington County, Pennsylvania, in 170V He served as a soldier in the War of 181I2. and died in 1884. Among his children was Andrew, father of Dr. William P. Love, wlto was born in Mahoning County. Ohio, in 1838. and spent his liie engaged in agricultural pursuits.

farm in Poland township, Mahoning County, Ohio, in 1870. After attending the district sch<x)ls he entered, at the age of 18 years, the Northeastern Normal school at Canfield, where he remained for a short time. His further studies were pursued at Volant Academy, in Pennsylvania, and at Grove City College, also in that State, where he was graduated from the ancient classical and military departments in the class of '93. He was one of the three "honor men" in the military department, and was recommended to the adjutant-general of Pennsylvania and to the adjutant-general of the United States army as a distinguished cadet. During his career at Grove City he served three years in the Cadet Corps, one year as first sergeant and one year as senior captain. During the same period he was a private in Company F, 15th Regiment, Pennsylvania National Guards, and saw actual service with his command at the time of the Homestead strike. In the fall of 1893, Dr. I^ove went to Baltimore and attended one session of the Baltimore Medical College, in that city. This was followed by a course in the medical department of the Western Reserve University at Cleveland, where he was graduated in 1896, as president of his class. In 1897 he received the degree of A. M. from his alma mater at Grove City, which rounded out his academic career with the highest honor his college could confer. Dr. Love's professional education was completed by a course at the New York Post-Graduate College, the New York Polyclinic and the Philadelphia Polyclinic.

In \oveml>er. 1896. Dr. Love located at Youngstown, and on August 4, 1897, he was apjxiinted captain and assistant surgeon of the 5th Infantry. 0. X. G. : on May 4. 1898. he was promoted to the rank of major and surgeon of the same regiment. On May 11, 18198, he was commissioned as surgeon of the 5th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, with rank of major, and served in camp with that command at Tampa and at Fernandina, Florida, until September 9th. He was not mustered out with his regiment, but was retained as a member of the examining board for the mustering out of the troops, and was thus engaged tor about a month, receiving his discharge on November _>6. 189K. In December. i8<><). be re-entered the militia service as assistant surgeon of the 5th Regiment Ohio National Guard, with rank of captain, this being the position held by him when he first entered the military service. On April -'8. 1903. he was made major and surgeon of the Ohio National Guard, lie is a member of the Spanish- American War Veterans' Association, having held the rank of colonel and aide-de-camp to Commander-in-chief General James B. Coryell, of Philadelphia, and was surgeon-general of the same organization with the rank of brigadier-general. He is an active mcmljcr of the Association <f Military Surgeons of the I'nited States. Politically he is a Republican. Fraternally he is a Knight Templar and 3 id degree Mason. An earnest worker, he takes high rank in his profession, and his frank and genial manners make him popular in the society circles of Youngstown.

§*"|kSSK B. FITCH, a leading citizen ..:<1 successful farmer and stockraiser of Kllsworth township, resides I mi his well-improved farm of 130 acres. Mr. Fitch belongs to one of the oldest families of this section and he was born May 1. 1X70. in Mahoning County, Ohio, and is a son of Frank and Martha ( Mc- Neilly) Fitch.

The paternal ancestors of Mr. Fitch were pioneers in the Western Reserve, settling in what is now Fllsworth township, more than 1 00 years ago. The great-grandfather. Richard hitch, was born in Connecticut, of old Colonial strik. In iSn6 he same to this section which was then in Trumbull County, in Company with his brothers, William and Charles Fitch. All took a very important part in organizing the township and establishing the first civilizing enterprise-. This may also be recorded of the maternal ancestors, James

1 and Flizal>eth (Trimble) McNeilly. They were born in Ireland ami in 18J7 settled in Jackson township. Mahoning County, removing to Fllsworth township in 1830. They lo-

Frank Iritch, father of Jesse B.. was born one-half mile north of Ellsworth Center. Mahoning County. Ohio, in November. 1840. and died in January. 1904- He was a man of high

; character, in every relation of life deserving res|)cct and esteem. During the Civil War he was a soldier in the 155th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He married Martha Mc- Neilly, who still survives, and they had five children, namely : Lizzie, who resides on the old homestead with her mother; Jesse B. ; Charles, residing at (.'alia. Ohio, connected with the business house of Temple & Company, married Jessie Kirk, daughter of R. M. Kirk, of Canfield. and they have one child. Josephine; Bertha, deceased; and John, who died aged 18 months.

Jesse B. Fitch was reared to an agricultural life and obtained a fair education in the district schools. After starting out for himself he farmed for ij years on the Colliert Fitch farm, but since the death of his father he has been operating the old home farm of 130 acres, carrying on general farming and dairying. Youngstown being his market. He is a thorough-going agriculturist and a firm believer in the virtues of the l>est stock and improved methods of fanning. He keeps only the finest horses for farm purposes and raises registered Jersey cattle only. His surroundings indicate excellent management. The comfortable residence is a commodious rural home and his barn and other buildings are substantial and well kept.

On Decetnlier _>S. iXo_\ Mr. Fitch was married to Amanda Knauf. who is a daughter of Samuel and Barbara knauf. the former of whom was a well-known resident of Fllsworth township, now deceased. The mother of Mrs. Fitch was 1*>rn in Germany. She still survives. Mr. and Mrs. l-'itch have four children.

namely: Frank, born November 20, 1893; Odessa, born March 6. 1895; Frederick, born January 28. 1807; and Nora. liorn February 17, 1899. The children are all intelligent pupils in the neighboring school.

In politics, Mr. Fitch is a Republican, but his ambition has never been in the direction of political honors, his interests on the other hand lieing centered in his agricultural pursuits. With his family he Wongs to the Presbyterian Church.

Ivrox Sobifski Clark. M. D.

IVROX SOBIFSKI CLARK. M. D. In the fall of 1873 there located at Youngstown a young physician and surgeon of some years' experience in general practice, a graduate of the medical department of the University of Michigan, who had not yet forgotten his year of service as hospital steward in the Civil War. finding a hearty welcome and immediately gaining a foothold which he has never 1< st. Dr. Clark was Ixirn Octolier 9, 1840. at Callipolis, Ohio, and is a son of Parmenas Pomcrey and Sarah F. 1 Barber) Clark.

Dr. Clark's parent* were natives of Massachusetts and memliers of old colonial families. The father came to Ohio in 183.} and lived in this state all his life. The mother died in 1X50. while the family were residing on a farm in Freedom. Portage County. The father. P. P. Clark, contracted a second marriage and subsequently removed to Wauseon. Fulton Countv. Dr. Clark was his eldest child.

From the common schools to an academy at Freedom. Ohio, and thence to Hiram College. Dr. Clark's bjyhood and youth were surrounded by literary advantages, and after completing his course at the latter institution under the direct supervision of James A. Carfield, then its president, he opened a select school at Windham. Portage County, in the vicinity of his father's home. The outbreak of the Civil War changed his whole course of life, in all probability, as it did many others with whom his previous experiences had connected him. and at the close of his first halt term of school he decided to enter the service of his l>eloved country, following his determination by enlisting on October 21, 1861, in Company K (of which he was made corporal), 41 st Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. The change to the exposures of army lite brought him in a few months to a sick bed in the hospital, and at length necessitated his removal to his home, and his subsequent discharge on Octolier 28. 1862, on account of general disability.

Dr. Clark spent the succeeding year in teaching school and applying himself to the studv of medicine, at Windham, Ohio, lie entered the medical department of the University of Michigan, in October. 1863. remaining until April 1. 1864. Shortly after his return home he re-entered the army, enlisting as a private in Company I, 171st Regiment Ohio Volunteer Intantry, tinder what was known as the 100-day call. A little later he was commissioned hospital steward and accompanied his regiment in all its later movements, suffering capture and being held as a prisoner until recaptured by troops under General Burbridge. lie was finally discharged August 21. 1864. He then returned to Ann Arbor and was graduated at the university on March 28, 18*15. For some months Dr. Clark practiced at Austintown, Ohio, and then removed to Warren, where he remained until 1868, removing then to Bristol ville, from which place he came to Voungstown, as previously mentioned. In the more than a third of a century which has since passed, Dr. Clark has lieen more or less identified with many movements for the moral and material advancement of the city. In his profession he has been honored all over the state by numerous medical organizations, his skill with his personal attributes, gaining him the resjxret of his brother practitioners. In the encouragement of educational advancement and the promotion of moral enterprises. Dr. Clark has always been relied upon and in former years he willingly gave his valuable time to civic boards that had such objects.

On May 9. 1867, at Hiram, Ohio. Dr. Clark was married to Hettie J. Smith, the ceremony lieing performed by Dr. L. L. Pinkertun. assisted by President James A. Garfield, of Hiram College. Mrs. Clark, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this work, is a daughter of Rev. John Tune and Ksther (Cheyney ) Smith, the former of whom was a very prominent minister of the Christian Church in Ohio. Dr. and Mrs. Clark have had three children : Clayton A., born September 25. 1874: James \!. Iwrn June 10. 187H; and Louis Pinkerton. who was l>orn July 9. 1880. Clayton and James are both deceased.

Politically Dr. Clark has always been a Republican. Fraternally he l>elongs to the higher and subordinate lodges of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, in which he has hehl important offices, ami to the Ancient Order of Foresters of America, in which he has also been elected many times to the highest ofhees. He has l>een equally prominent in the Independent Order of Foresters, and in the Sons of St. George. He has taken an active part in Grand Army of the Republic councils at Youngstown and has served in official position in Tod Post. Xo. 29. and is also a Cnited States pension examiner by appointment of President Roosevelt.

In 1858 Dr. Clark united with the Christian Church at Hiram, Ohio. being immersed by James A. Garfield, and in 1875 he was ordained an elder of the Christian Church at Youngstown. His portrait appears on a iieighlNiring page.

B. HALL, treasurer and manager i'i the Realty Trust Company, and secretary of the Mahoning County Abstract ( ompiny. with offices on the northeast corner of Central Square. Ymingstown. was I urn in ibis eitv, in 1867.

1 pany and continued as manager until 1903. This company was established in 1892 by A. E. Adams, and Mr. Hall has Iwen identified with it since 1896. In 1903 the Realty Trust

1 Company was organized, mainly through Mr. Hall's efforts, and the outstanding capital of the Mahoning County Attract Company was purchased by the Realty Trust. It was

I with John Stambaugh as president: H. M. - Robinson, now of Pasadena. California, as vice president: and \V. B. Hall as secretary and treasurer. The business is to buy and sell real estate, execute private trusteeships, and a commission and brokerage business and to act as agents for property. J.arge blocks of land are bought and sales made according to desired investments. Mr. Hall is an active, astute business man and has other business interests in addition to those mentioned.

§!.MmI\Y KALIC. general merchant ;u.<l firmer, located at the old Blanco po-'-tofficc. in Milton township, was * Son 1 June ]<>. 185V in Milton township. Mahoning County. Ohio, and is a son of Solomon and Lvdia (Smith) Kale.

The paternal grand father. Martin Kale, was one of tlu- earliest settlers in Springfield township, where Solomon Kale was born in 1817. The latter par ed the greater p:irt of his life in Milton township, where be died at the aye of 89 yens. He married Lvdia Smith, who was horn in Pennsylvania and came to Malntiing County with her father. Herry Smith, when 12 years of a^c. He cleared up a farm in the southeast corner of

Milton township <m which lie passed his life. There were six children Ix.rn to .Solomon Kale and wife, namely: Sarah. Reuben, Man. Martin. Elizabeth and Emory, three of the above hcinjj deceased.

Emory Kale assisted on the home farm and attended school until he was 18 years of ape and then spent two years m other pursuits, returning at that time to the home farm on which he remained seven year*. When ji years old he married, and after leaving the homestead, in association with his wife, he U night 156 acres of land. For years Mr. Kale has l>een improving and cultivating this property. Subsequently he and his wife started a store to supply the needs of their neighlxirs in the surrounding country and three years later. Mr. Kale was appointed postmaster of what was known as the Blanco postofticc. and he continued as such until the establishment of the rural mail route. Mr. and Mrs. Kale have a tine home and well-stocked store, and all their buildings are solid and substantial.

On DeccmlxT 17. iNjO. Mr. Kale was married to Mar; Matilda Rcukenl>crger. who is a daughter of Lewis Rcnkcnlxrger. mention of whom will l>e found in the sketch of Jacob Hclsel. Mr. and Mr*. Kale have had four children, namely Harry. Theo 1 deceased >. Burton andZella. In politics. Mr. Kale is a Democrat.

0JWS BKFXXFR. president of the John Brenner Jewelry Company, at Youngstown. established this business and conducted it alone for jj year-, and enjoys the distinction of l>eing the olilest continuous business man on Federal street. Mr. Brenner was Ixjrn in Europe and was 14 years of age when he accompanied bis parent* to Yoniigstown, Ohio.

Mr. Brenner entered the jewelry -tore Mr. Bakody. in this city, where lie learned the jewelry business, remaining with tiim for five year-, engaging then in business for himself, beginning 111 a small muni of .-4 feet dimensions. 1.1, Federal street. This business has expanded until it occupies the present commodious quarters on West Federal street. In 1904, Mr. Brenner had his business incorporated, under the laws of Ohio, as the John Brenner Jewelry Company, with a capital stock of $_»o.ooo. lie officers are: John Brenner, president. Conrad Brenner, v ice president, and Carl Brenner, secretary and treasurer. A general business is done in diamonds, watches and all kinds of jewelry, a specialty l>eing made of diamonds. The house stands very high in the trade and they are rated as reliable, first class men of business. Mr. Brenner is also president o| the Youngstown Cattle Company, which is extensively interested in the growing of cattle and fruit in Cuba, where they ow n a large amount of land. In the Youngstown Cattle Company he ha* as associate officers, F. \Y. Young, of Mineral Ridge, as vice president, and AllM:rt H. Buehrle, as secretary and treasurer. Since its organization. Mr. Brenner has been president of the Masonic Temple Company.

In 1K70, Mr. Brenner was married to Mary W'ellendorf, of New Castle, Pennsylvania, and they have one daughter, lrnia. who is the wife of B. Frank Thomas, of J. K. Thomas Sons. The family belongs to the First Reformed Church, m which Mr. Brenner has l>een an elder for many years. Fraternally. Mr. Brenner is a $jm\ degree Mason and lias l>eeii treasurer of W estern Star Lodge for 12 years, lie is a mcniticr of the Chamber of Commerce, belonging to the committee', on streets and meniliership. He is a man of great public spirit, energy and enterprise and Mauds as a representative business man of this aty.

1I.I.IAM MAY. the owner and operator of the New Springfield Brisket factory, a large and uu- !l portanl industry of this place, is one of the foremost citizens , .f the town. Mr. May was born in I'nitv town-lup. Columbiana County. Ohio. May 4.' 1840, and is a son of Israel and KcWeca (Harrold) May.

The history of die May family in Springfield township, dates back to William May. the grandfather, who came to this section in young manhood, locating three-fourths of a mile south of New Springfield, where be acquired 200 acres of land and became a prosperous farmer. Israel May. lather m" William ami son of William, the name lieing one particularly favored in the May family, was born in Springfield township, Mahoning County. Ohio, and died while his children were yet young. He purchased a farm of 50 acres,' in linty township, Columbiana County, which be subsequently >. .Id and bought one of N4 acres mi Springfield township, on which he lived until his death. He married Rebecca Hariold, who was born near New Water lord, Columbiana County, Ohio, who was an aunt of Joseph Harrold. a sketch of whom appears in this work. To this marriage four children were In-ri:, :l c tw- -rr , 01 » | emg ' \\ i'h.,1.1 May. of New Springfield, and Medina, who is the wife of Manassas Smith. aNo residing at N'ew Springfield. Mrs. May was married subsequently to (ieorge Kuntz. and to that mar riagc were barn two and four daughters, namely: Charles, residing at Fast Palestine: Mrs Sarah t 'rider, residing at < brard. Ohio; Solomon, residing at Young stow u : Mrs. ]At. cinda Ixish. deceased: Mrs. Amanda Wetzel, residing at Columbiana: and Alice, who is the w idow of F.lnicr Rupert.

The |w rents of William Mav removed from Columbiana to Mahoning county in his infancy . and he was reared on the home farm tvv> miles south of N'ew Springfield. Owing to the fact that bis father died when be was small, he had but limited educational oppor tnnilies. but his few chances were improved and the progress be made in mathematics was remarkable, bis i.atnral l>eiil being in the niak ing and solving' of problems which required mathematical precision of the highest order. As a boy he could fashion puzzling bits of mechanism, out of indifferent materials, which he would put together and defv any 0:1c i,, imitate. It is said of him that after watching some men working o;, a s-Vpicco puz/lc. he was able to construct it f r li ti n-cl f . without ever having had it in his hands. Such natural talent as this was IhhuhI to result in success outside the walls of a school room. Mr. May in Uiyhood built a puzzle of id different pieces, which he still keeps, be Ixnug the only one who has ever known bow to reconstruct it. although it has U-en submitted to many expert "puzzle-solvers." He bad some thought of placing this puzzle on the market, but its di - licnlty 01 solution made its sale doubtful and he gave up the idea.

Mr. May was if, years old when he left home and started out for himself, working first as a carpenter and later as a molder, although he never bad a day's training in either industry, his natural talent enabling him to successfully compete with liaise who had served long apprenticeships. In 1S71 he came to New Springfield and conducted a foundry for abut eight years, alter which be embarked in a saw -mill business, and operated J extensively sonic to years ago. w hen be turned 1 bis attention to his present enterprise, and began the manufacture <>f fruit baskets. At first be made the peck and half bushel sj/es. He now manufactures only full quart Kiskets. unlike many other manufacturers who turn out a scant quan, which is a fraud on the public. Mr. May ha> U-en in large measure, rewarded for bis honesty, as he has been wonderfully , successful, and he undoubtedly enjoys the 1 confidence of those with whom he has large

1 0 1 - m 0 - ' I'irit;- ! : W-ghs'PUg « « in .1 -mall way. bis first building being a space 40 by 45 feet 111 which be put an engine, (toiler and planer To this he added ;?o by 100 feet, and still later, as the growing business demanded, .vi by 40 feet, all equipped with firstclass machinery. He also has large lumber -beds and two commodious store rooms, in which he carries a stock ot 1 . $00,000 l«askets.

1 bese he ships on order, the product going mainly to Ohio. Kentucky. Pennsylvania and West V irginia, although there i* a gtvxl demand al«o in Michigan and South Dakota, while trade is extending through other States.

On Angiist .'4. 1S78. Mr. May was married to Christine Celestia Gephardt, who was born one mile east of Xew Springfield, and is a daughter of Michael and Elizabeth I Wolf ) Gephardt. The lather of Mrs. May was lmrn in Germany and was nine years old when he accompanied 1iis parents to America. He died in 1890. aged 8C> years. He was married (first) to Elizabeth Muckcnfus. and they had the following children : Mrs. Caroline Rover, deceased: Annie, residing in Maryland; Lewis, residing in Hntislt Columbia; Mrs. Kate lla-- ness. residing at Canton. Ohio; Jacob, deceased; Mrs. Mary W'aldele. residing in Osage Comity Ka:i-as; Mr> E)i/-d>eth Snapp re-iding in Alabama: Mrs l.onisa Stacy, residing near Coitsville. Ohio; and I'aulina. who <lied young. Mr. Gephardt was married (second) to Elizabeth Wolf, ami they had three children, namely: Amelia Sophronia. who married John Russell, residing at Industry, Pennsylvania; Mrs. May; and Josephine, who married John IVenncinan. residing at Canton. The mother of Mrs. May died 111 1895.

Mr. and Mrs. May have had tour children: A babe that died unnamed ; lva. residing al home; and Oscar Otto and Milton, who assist their father in the basket works.

In addition to his other interest-. Mr. May has acquired large timber tract-, from which he secures the material used in his factor) . Unpurchased a desirable tract of land, comprising four acre-, at Xew Springfield, and in Kjoj he completed a beautiful modern home here, containing to rooms, all of them finished throughout in quarter sawed oak. It is one of the finest homes in this section. Mr. May was '>nc o; the organizers of the New Springfield Creamery and is still financially interested in it. He is a good citizen 111 all that the word implies, but has never been very active in politics. In affairs he support- the man of whom he uio-t approves, but in national matters, he votes with the Republican piety. Perhaps it is unnecessary to add. niter the above brief sketch of Mr. May's bu-iue-s career, that in his -ucce-s re-rs both n lc-011 run! an inspiration. Notwithstanding his natural talents, if prudence, industry and perseverance had not accompanied them he would scarcely have ttecume the head of the large industry which has carried his name to almost every , part of the Cnion. and that because of early disadvantages, no young man. on the threshhold of life, need feel discouragement.

SOHX K. GRAY. general farmer, dairyman and breeder of Jersey cattle, residing on a valuable farm in section 6, Coitsville township, was born in Trumbull County. Ohio, January 2J. 1X39, and is a son of (itsirge and Jane I Early ) Gray.

The Gray family originated in Holland and the founder of the family in America was an Adam Gray, who settled in Xew Jersey. 14 generations in the past. Amos Gray, a descendant of Adam and grandfather of John E.. was born in Xew Jersey and came to Ohio in 1804. crossing the mountains in a wagon drawn bv oxen. He penetrated to Youngstown when the place was represented by three log cabins and after a short stay there he proceeded to Lilierty township. Trumbull County, just across the line from Mahoning County. He was a stone-mason by trade and a brick worker, but at that time no brick were burned in that section, so that his work narrowed down to cutting stone and building chimneys. In a few years he moved to Coitsville township and Imight a farm about one mile north of the farm of the subject of this sketch, remaining on that property until his death. At that time the whole country was ./ne va-t timber tract, and he had to clear a -pare on which to erect his log house and barn which were acknowledged to be the U'-t in the town-hip.

The children of Amos Grav were the following: Mrs. Margaret Sippy. Mrs. Catherine Krahl, George. Jesse. Mrs. Mary Ann Kirk, David. Mrs. Sophia Diniscomb. Stewart in New Jersey, in 1802. and was two years old when he accom[»nied his |>arents to Youngstown. He was his father*s heljier in all his pursuits. Shortly after his marriage he moved to 1-WIer township, Trumbull County, where he lived for a few years and then returned to Coit-iville township, and after his father's death he 1 might the old homestead. His useful life was prolonged into old age. his death occurring in 18K4, when 8_> years of age. George Gray was married (first) to Louisa Ciglor. and they had three children, namely: Mrs. Aurilla Stewart, deceased: Mrs. Mary l'redmore. of Youngstown : and Louisa. wlv> died in childhood. Mr. Gray was married I second ) to Jane Farly. who was Ix.rn in 1803 and died in 1875. She was a daughter of Thomas Early, who came to America from Ireland, accompanied by his family, and landed at Philadelphia with but small capital. In Dublin he had learned the weaver's trade, at which he was very expert, having worked in various cities, and being able to weave fancy patterns in colors very artistically. In the new land to which he had come he found no demand for bis skilled services. After placing his wife and. two children in a room he had provided for them, and supplying them with the necessaries for the winter, he started out in search of work of any kind, with no money but an Fnglish shilling in his pocket. At Ten Mile. Pennsylvania, he secured work as a thresher with a rlail and sent for his family who made the journey in an ox cart. By most remarkable economy he managed to acquire enough money to buy a few acres of kind near Struthers, in Coitsville township, but in a short time removed further north in the township and purchased a farm which is on the line of Youngstown township. By this time he had found work at his trade, and it is recorded of him that he would labor all day 111 the fields and remain up half the night weaving. To hi-, hardly-earned acres he kept adding until at the time of death lie owned 300 acre- of valuable land The children of George and Jane 1 .Farly I Gray were: John F. : Mrs. Luanda W i-e. deceased: Mrs. Minerva How dls, of Butte. Montana: Tin. mas If. residing

John F. Gray was lour years old when his father moved from Fowler township to Coitsville township, where he has jiassed all his subsequent life, with the exception of six years spent in Stark County, during four of which he was in a dry goods business at Waynesburg and two in the sewing macbine business at Massillon. He formerly cultivated 100 acres, but has recently sold alxnit 50 acres a:, town lots, a very profitable transaction. Hehas had much success in the breeding of fine Jersey cattle.

June 12. 1867, Mr. (bay married Cornelia A. Slusser. w ho was Ixirn and reared at Massillion. Ohio. Her parents were W illiam Foster and Harriet (Borland) Slusser. Ix.th natives of Stark County, Ohio, the father born March 7. 1X22. and the mother Julv 8, ,827.