AIMEE GREENE ABBOTT ranks among the well known and highly esteemed women of Ashtabula County.  She is a native of Andover, born Jan. 1, 1873, and the daughter of Elmer and Lucretia (Lindsley) Green.
     Elmer Green was born in Cherry Valley Township, Ashtabula County Nov. 23, 1840, and was a leading attorney of the county for more than 50 years.  He attended Grand River College and Chicago University, after which he began the practice of his profession at Freeport, Ill.  Nine years later he removed to Andover, where he spent the remainder of his life.  Mr. Green was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a prominent citizen of his community during his life.  He served as president of the board of education for nine years and also as justice of the peace.  Mr. and Mrs. Greene, both now deceased, were the parents of one child, Aimee, the subject of this sketch.
     Aimee (Greene) Abbott was educated in the schools of Andover and attended Jefferson Institute, after which she engaged in teaching at Williamsfield and Andover.  Mrs. Abbott was later graduated from a New England university in Boston.
     On Jan. 30, 1900, Miss Greene was united in marriage with Charles E. Abbott, a native of New York, born March 27, 1860.  They have two adopted children: Ruth Thompson, who lives in New York; and Gregory Jett, who is now with the navy.
     Mrs. Abbott is a member of the Congregational Church.  She has traveled throughout the world extensively and is a magazine writer of note.
Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 798

ARLIE B. ABRAMSON is a veteran of the World War and a prominent and successful young business man of Ashtabula.  He is owner and proprietor of three stores in Conneaut, which are known as the Boston Stores.  Mr. Abraham was born in Cleveland, Sept. 6, 1894, and is the son of Abe and Esther (Rosenstein) Abramson.
     Abe Abramson, well known merchant of Painesville, was born in Poland and came to this country when a young man, locating in Philadelphia, where he lived for several years before moving to Cleveland.  He removed from Cleveland to Painesville in 1903 and established his present business, which is now the largest department store in that city.  There are four children in the Abramson family, as follows:  Ralph, lives in Painesville, is a World War veteran, having served overseas; Ralph, lives in Painesville, is a World War veteran, having served overseas; Arlie B., the subject of this sketch: Ruth, deceased; and Miriam who will be graduated from Western Reserve University in Cleveland in 1925.
     Arlie B. Abramson received his education in the public schools of Painesville and his first business venture was in his father's store as a clerk.  In 1916 Mr. Abramson came to Conneaut, where he became a business partner of M. C. Levitt until Feb. 23, 1924, at which time Mr. Abramson purchased Mr. Levitt's interest in the business.  He owns several pieces of valuable city property as well as his place of business.  Mr. Abramson's stores are located at 215 Main Street, 209 Main Street and 217 Main Street.
     During the World War Mr. Abramson enlisted for service on June 14, 1917.  He was among the first men from Lake County and was sent to Camp Taylor, Kentucky, and from there to Camp Funston, Kansas.  Mr. Abramson was discharged at Camp Sherman, Chillicothe, Ohio, on April 10, 1919, having received the rank of corporal.
     Mr. Abramson belongs to the American Legion, the Elks Lodge and the Chamber of Commerce.  He has always taken an active interest in athletics and promotes a baseball team, which is known as the Boston Store Team.  Mr. Abramson is a capable and progressive man and an excellent citizen. 
Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 1062

GEORGE P. ADDICOTT, who has lived on the same farm in Orwell Township during his entire life, ranks among the substantial farmers of Ashtabula County.  He was born June 25, 1874, and is the son of James and Jane (Beer) Addicott.
     James Addicott came to this country from England, where he was born, and located in Ashtabula County.  He became a prosperous farmer and was widely known throughout the community.  He was born in 1825 and died July 19, 1910.  His wife was also a native of England and is now 94 years of age.  To Mr. and Mrs. Addicott eight children were born, as follows:  Esther Brower, lives at Orwell; Lizzie Meigs, lives at Orwell; Charles, lives in Wayne Township, Ashtabula County; Anna (Dole) deceased; Walter, lives at Colebrook; Sarah Jones, lives at East Orwell; George P., the subject of this sketch; and Gertrude, who died at the age of 14 years.
     George P. Addicott attended the schools of Orwell and has always been interested in general farming and stock raising.  He operates 72 acres of land and has a well improved farm.
     On Oct. 24, 1918, Mr. Addicott was united in marriage with Miss Beatrice Cummins, daughter of James and Helen Avery Cummins,  a native of Windsor, Ohio, born in September, 1884.  They have one son, Robert James, who was born Aug. 22, 1920.
     Mr. Addicott is a Republican.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  951

C. G. ALDERMAN, a well known farmer of Windsor Township, is a member of a family that has been actively identified with Ashtabula County for many years.  He was born on this farm in Windsor Township, Dec. 26, 1870, and is the son of C. M. and Luella (Skinner) Alderman/
     C. M. Alderman was born at Windsor, March 30, 1844, the son of T. J. and Caroline Alderman.  T. J. Alderman was also a native of Windsor, born Dec. 15, 1817, the son of Timothy L. Anderson, who came to this county from Connecticut in 1804.  T. J. Alderman was married on Oct. 5, 1843.  To this union two children were born:  C. M. father of the subject of this sketch; and Lucy J. Hurlburt.
     C. M. Alderman, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War, having served with Company K, One Hundred and Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry.  After the close of the war he returned to the homestead at Windsor, where he engaged in farming.  On Oct. 20, 1868, he was married to Miss Luella Skinner, who was born in Ashtabula County, April 2, 1846, the daughter of Jeptha and Eliza (Alderman) Skinner.  Mr. Skinner was born Dec. 23, 1796, and died Oct. 5, 1855.  His wife was born Feb. 6, 1821, and died in 1872.  They had four children:  Freeman, Clara, Miles Co., and Luella Alderman.  C. M. Alderman died May 25, 1914.  He was a Republican.  To Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Alderman were born two children:  C. G., the subject of this sketch; and L. C. , born in April, 1873, resides on the home place with his brother.
     C. G. Alderman was reared and educated on his father's farm and has always lived in Windsor Township.  For several years he operated a mill and since his marriage has engaged in farming.  He owns the old home place of 397 acres and specializes in dairy farming.  He is also a grain farmer.  The Alderman farm is well improved and is one of the fine stock  farms of Ashtabula County.
     On Oct. 29, 1893, Mr. Alderman was united in marriage with Miss Nevia Moore, a native of Bunker Hill, Ashtabula, born Sept. 30, 1875, and the daughter of J. B. and Amelia (Abram) Moore.  Mr. Moore was born in Ohio and died March 4,  1896, at the age of forty-eight years.  His wife, who was born Oct. 8, 1855, died March 7, 1924.  They were the parents of the following children:  Mrs. Alderman; Luella Merriman, lives in Cleveland; Alice J. Moore, lives at Warren, Ohio; Ninon G. Phelps, lives at Jefferson; W. R., lives at Waynesburg, Ohio; and Bernice H. Godfrey, lives at Warren, Ohio.  To Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Alderman, two children were born:  Wayne G., born March 3, 1897, lives at home, was married Aug. 24, 1922, to Marie Bemik, and they have two children, Merlin, born Aug. 16, 1923, and Marlin a twin; and Gladys L. Horton, born July 16, 1899, lives at Stoneville, Ohio, has two children, Harlan W., born Sept. 18 1921, and Milford C., born July 20, 1924.
     Mr. Alderman is a Republican and a member of the Grange.  He is among the substantial and highly respected citizens of Ashtabula County.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  1087

ELSWORTH A. ALDERMAN, a Civil War veteran, is a member of one of Ashtabula County's oldest families.  He was born in a log cabin, on a farm in Windsor Township, Aug. 10, 1844, the eldest child of Isaac Newton and Elizabeth (Bacon) Alderman.
     His paternal grandparents were Elijah, Jr., and Rosanna (Phelps) Alderman.  His maternal grandparents, Grove and Betsey (Hoskins) Bacon and these ancestors all came from Connecticut in about the year 1810.
     Isaac Newton Alderman was born in Windsor, Nov. 23, 1823, and died April 2, 1899 having lived most of his life in Windsor either as a farmer or mail carrier for Uncle Sam.
     Elsworth A. Alderman received a fair education in the district schools of those days, and in 1862, the day before he was eighteen, he volunteered for service in the Civil War.  He enlisted with Company K, 105th O. V. T. and was sent to Lexington, Ky.  Retreating from there the regiment saw its first hard fighting at Perryville, Ky., where one-third of its numbers were lost.  He was taken prisoner near Murfreesborough, Tenn., and upon his release joined his regiment at Missionary Ridge.  After taking part in the "Atlanta Campaign," which lasted one hundred and twenty days, during which his regiment was under fire eight-three days, he left Atlanta Nov. 14, 1864 and "Sherman's March to the Sea, " and arrived in Savannah on Christmas Day.  After a short rest his regiment started thru the Carolinas, meeting engagements at Bentonville, Goldsboro, and Raleigh.  A short distance from Raleigh, Gen. Johnston surrendered and the war was over.  Discharged in June, 1865 he returned to Windsor, where he has since resided.
     Aug. 17, 1866, Mr. Alderman was married to Miss Florence Turner, who was born in Windsor, May 29, 1844 and died Dec. 21, 1924, the only daughter of Warren and Laura Lovira (Skinner) Turner.  To them three children were born:  Ada L., born March 13, 1867, now a retired school teacher; Bernard K., born Oct. 9, 1871, and died May 16, 1912, became a very skillful electrical engineer; and Coridon W., born Sept. 26, 1875, lives near the home place in Windsor, and has two children, Helen Estelle, born Sept. 13, 1906, and Donald Emory, born March 13, 1912.
     Mr. Alderman's home place "Maple Gorge Farm," was purchased by him and his wife in 1873 and for over fifty years a grove of fine old rock maples in a gorge, has produced thousands of gallons of delicious maple syrup, which has been shipped to all parts of the United States.
     Mr. Alderman, who has been township trustee, and a member of the local School Board for many years, is a respected citizen of his county, and has a host of friends.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  958

L. W. ALLEN, one of the progressive farmers and stockmen of Andover Township, was born at Colebrook, Ohio, April 21, 1873, and is the son of William E. and Sarah M. (Fobes) Allen.
     William E. Allen was a native of Ashtabula County, born Dec. 24, 1833, and the son of Robert Allen.  He became a prosperous farmer and was a substantial citizen of his community.  Mr. Allen died Feb. 7, 1903, and his wife, who was born May 25, 1838, died in 1908.   They were the parents of 14 children, as follows:  Robert W., deceased; Ella M., lies at Colebrook, Ohio; Alice Gertrude, lives in Florida; Laura E., lives at Providence, R. I.; Rhoda A., deceased; William Edward, deceased; Frederick, Rhode Island; Emma, deceased; L. W., the subject of this sketch; John M., lives at Colebrook, Ohio; James Lyle, lives in Wayne Township, Ashtabula County; Edmund, Wayne Township; Bernice B. Blanchard, Wayne Center, and Jessie Dodge, Clintonville, Wis.
     L. W. Allen grew up on his father's farm and attended the district schools of Ashtabula County.  For several years he was engaged as a grocery clerk, and also followed the carpenter trade.  Mr. Allen has lived on his present farm in Andover Township for the past two years.  He has a well improved farm, which is equipped with excellent buildings and facilities for caring for the stock.
     On Nov. 18, 1901, Mr. Allen was married to Miss Elmina Elizabeth Dodge, a native of Wayne Township, Ashtabula County, born Sept. 14, 1882, and the daughter of Albert and Elizabeth Dodge.  To this union one son has been born, W. Edward, March 7, 1903, lives at home.
     Mr. Allen is a Republican and a member of the Congregational church.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  791

RILEY G. ALLEN, now living retired in Dorset, has been a leading farmer and stockman of Ashtabula County for many years.  He was born in Ashtabula County, Nov. 19, 1845, and is a son of Joseph R. and Mary Anne (Robbins) Allen.
     Joseph R. Allen was a native of Vermont and an early settler of Ashtabula County.  At an early date he located at Geneva, where he engaged in the merchandise business.  In 1854, during the gold rush to California, he went west with several families in covered wagons.  After an absence of 14 years, Mrs. Allen received word that a man by the name of Allen had died while returning from the coast.  Believing this man to be her husband, she later remarried, and upon her first husband's return, he also married again.  After a number of years, during which time their second husband and second wife had died, they were remarried.  Mr. and Mrs. Allen  had three children:  Henry L., deceased; Riley G., the subject of this sketch; and Dwight, deceased.
     Riley G. Allen was born at Geneva and has lived in Dorset Township since he was 12 years of age.  He made his home with an uncle, Marshall Conant, who owned a cooperage at Dorset.  Mr. Allen learned that trade in the days when barrel staves were made from the raw timber.  In 1880 he purchased 75 acres of land and later purchased 68 additional acres.  He now lives retired, having sold his land interests.  Mr. Allen cleared off heavy timber from his 75 acres and the 68 acres he reclaimed.  He and both of his sons were engaged in the pure bred Holstein cattle business for a number of years and their cattle was shipped to different states.
     During the Civil War Mr. Allen enlisted with Company D, 177th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry and was in the service for ten months.
     Mr. Allen was united in marriage with Miss Cornelia Burr, who was the daughter of Austin Burr, one of Dorset's prominent pioneer were born, as follows:  Marshall, who died at the age of 18 years in a hospital in Massilon, Ohio; Coralie, died at the age of 13 years; Arthur lives at Dorset, married Pearl Prentice, and they had seven children, five now living; Inez M., Freda, Mildred, Arthur and Vera, two died in infancy; and Austin J., who lives in Dorset Township.  Austin J. Allen is a well known fur dealer and in 1922 purchased nearly $100,000 worth of furs.  He is also interested in the dairy business.  He was married to Miss Rachel Leiby and they have three children, Robert, George, Marie, Winifred and Austin J., Jr.
     Riley G. Allen is a Republican, a member of the board of education, has served as township trustee and as personal property assessor and also real estate.  He is an associate member of the Baptist church.  He is an interesting pioneer of the county and a highly respected citizen.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  928

H. J. ALWARD, pioneer business man of Conneaut, was born in Crawford County, Pa., June 29, 1850, and is the son of Benjamin and Sarah J. (McMillan) Alward.
     Benjamin Alward was a native of New York, born in 1818.  He went to Pennsylvania in 1834 and became a prosperous farmer, and owned 700 aces of land.  Mr. Alward was a Democrat and a member of the Baptist Church.  He and his wife, now deceased. were the parents of the following children:  Cynthia Jane and Almeda, deceased;  H. J., the subject of this sketch; Anna, deceased; W. B., a farmer, lives in Pennsylvania; Alsinia, deceased; John D., a farmer, lies in Pennsylvania; Sarah and Joseph, deceased; Lilly, lives in Pennsylvania; Clark, deceased; and Gilbert A., a farmer, also lives in Pennsylvania.
     H. J. Alward spent his boyhood on his father's farm and received his education in the district schools of Crawford County, Pa.  He began life as a farmer in Pennsylvania and he became an extensive shipper of stock.  In 1893 he removed to Conneaut and engaged in the meat business at the corner of Main and Harbor streets.  After many business interests, Mr. Alward retired and went to Florida in 1918, but returned to Conneaut in December, 1921, and established his present meat business at 311 Harbor Street.  His son, Ralph, is in business with him.
     On Nov. 15, 1871, Mr. Alward was united in marriage to Miss Martha J. Gibson, a native of Erie County, Pa., and to this union the following children were born: Ralph; Theresa, married George McDonald, a railroad engineer, lives at Salina, Kan.; Pearl, a milliner, lives at Erie, Pa.; Forest, lives in New York City; and Blain, is a World War veteran, lives at Erie, Pa.  In 1904 Mr. Alward was married the second time to Miss Clara Hall, a native of Crawford County, Pa., and to this union one child was born, Marjorie, who died at the age of 11 years in 1917.  There are three grandchildren: P. J. Alward, deceased; Boyd McDonald; and Gale McDonald.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  684

J. M. AMSDEN, general superintendent of the Ohio & Western Pennsylvania Dock Company at Ashtabula, is a representative citizen of his community.  He was born in Ashtabula, Oct. 5, 1876, and is a son of Austin O. and Mary (Dickinson) Amsden.
     Austin O. Amsden was born in Vermont and came to Ashtabula in 1860.  He clerked in the jewelry store of Mr. Dickinson, in whose employ he remained for many years.  He died in 1914 at the age of 74 years and his wife, who was born at New Haven, Conn., died in December, 1921, at the age of 84 years.  Mr. and Mrs. Amsden celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1909.  They were the parents of the following children: Fred, who died at the age of 16 years; Mrs. Elizabeth Sawyer, lives in New York city; Lewis A., retired, lives in Ashtabula; Arthur D., lives in Pasadena, Cal.; Dr. George S., a prominent nerve specialist of Albany, N. Y., and Jay M., the subject of this sketch.
     Jay M. Amsden received his education in the public and high schools of Ashtabula and at the age of 16 years entered the employ of the M. A. Hanna Company.  In 1903 Mr. Amsden was made superintendent and on July 22, 1924, was made general superintendent of the company, including the lower lake docks.
     In 1900 Mr. Amsden was married to Miss Laura Gillette, of Indianapolis, and the daughter of Oscar Gillette.  Mr. and Mrs. Amsden have one child, Jane, born in 1907.
     Mr. Amsden is a Republican.  He is a member of the Reformed Episcopal Church of Ashtabula and a 32nd degree Mason.  He has served as president of the Chamber of Commerce and as president of the city council.  He is also a member of the Rotary Club of Ashtabula.  Mr. Amsden is well and favorably known in Ashtabula and takes an active interest in the affairs of his community.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  572

CARL A. ANDERSON is a substantial citizen of Conneaut.  He was born in Sweden, Jan. 1, 1858, and is the son of Andrew and Cecelia Anderson, both of whom are deceased.  There are two children in the Anderson family:  Peter, lives in Conneaut; and Carl A., the subject of this sketch.
     Carl A. Anderson was educated in Sweden and on May 3, 1883, emigrated to this country and settled in Conneaut.  He has been in the employ of the Nickel Plate Railroad as a machinist since May, 1883, and is among the company's most reliable employes.  The Anderson home is located at 238 Rockwell Street.
     In 1879 Mr. Anderson was married to Miss Christina Lagerwal, a native of Sweden and a daughter of Adolph and Louise Lagerwal, deceased.  To Mr. and Mrs. Anderson seven children have been born, as follows:  John, lives at Tacoma, Wash.; Henry A., at home; Mary, married Harry Morton, lives in Chicago; Edwin, at home, is a veteran of the World War, having been in the air service; George, deceased; Mabel, married Harland Sanford, lives at Amboy; and Geraldine, at home.  Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have two grandchildren, Raymond and Ruth Anderson.
     Mr. Anderson and his family are members of the Lutheran Church and he belongs to the Woodmen of the World and the Maccabees.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  711