BIOGRAPHIES
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HISTORY of
ASHTABULA COUNTY, OHIO
By Mrs. Moina W. Large
IN TWO VOLUMES
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1924
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MILTON L. BACON,
retired, has been a prominent citizen of Ashtabula County for many
years, and is a member of one of the county's oldest families.
He was born on a farm in Williamsfield Township, Dec. 25, 1849, and
is the son of Marcue and Mary E. (Morse) Bacon.
Marcus Bacon was a native of New York, born Apr.
25, 1818, and the son of Zebina and Abbie (Phelps) Bacon.
The Bacons came to Ohio in 1840 and located on a farm near
Williamsfield. Marcus Bacon died in June, 1894, and his
wife is also deceased. She was born Apr. 29, 1818, and was the
daughter of Rev. Elias Morse, who settled in Ashtabula County
in 1809, being among the first settlers of the county. He
founded about 20 Methodist Societies in Ashtabula and Trumbull
counties and was prominent as a preacher for 20 years. To
Marcus and Mary E. (Morse) Bacon the following children were
born: Mary J., lives at Jamestown, Pa.; Almira E.,
lives in Minnesota; Louise, lives in Washington; Milton L.,
the subject of this sketch; and Mary Emeline, deceased.
Mr. Bacon was married the second time to Miss Barbara
Rheimault and to that union the following children were born:
Marcus, lives in California; Elizabeth, deceased;
Nettie, wife of Samuel Tate, Newton Falls, Ohio;
Phillip, lives in Florida; Ella Brewer, lives in New York
City; Laura Summer, lives at Elyria, Ohio; Grant,
lives in Cleveland; Fred lives in Montville, Ohio;
Seymour, Charles and Barbara, all deceased.
Milton L. Bacon attended the district schools
and public school of Minneapolis, Minn. one year and at an early age
engaged in farming with his father. In 1890 he purchased a
farm, which he operated successfully until 1912. Mr. Bacon
retired in 1913. He lives in West Williamsfield, where he and
Mr. Tourgee conducted a general store for 21 years.
On Sept. 13, 1872, Mr. Bacon was married to
Miss Emily Underwood, a native of Wayne Township, Ashtabula
County, born Jan. 31, 1853, and the daughter of Alfred B. and
Sallie (Morse) Underwood. To Mr. and Mrs. Bacon
four children were born, as follows: Bertha, died in
infancy; Walter, lives at Detroit, Mich.; Allie M. Bailey,
lives in California; and Lila, deceased. There are four
grandchildren: Francis, son of Walter Bacon; and
Ernestine, Harold and Lorna Bailey. Mr. and
Mrs. Bacon also have four great grandchildren.
Mr. Bacon is a Democrat and has held many
township offices. He was one of the organizers of the Kinsman
Banking Company of Kinsman, Ohio. Mr. Bacon is a member
of the Congregational church and belongs to the Independent Order of
Odd Fellows. He is an excellent citizen and merits the high
regard in which he is held in the community.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio by Moina W. Large -
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C. H. BAILEY, a
representative farmer and stockman of Rome Township, was born in
Morgan Township, Dec. 22, 1862, and is a son of Henry and Laura
(Sperry) Bailey.
Henry Bailey was born in Massachusetts, Mar. 1,
1837, and at the age of ten years came to Ashtabula County with his
parents. In 1853 he was married to Miss Laura Sperry, a
native of Rock Creek, who died in 1868, leaving a son, C. H.,
the subject of this sketch. The following year Mr. Bailey
was married to Miss Virtue E. Hubbard, and to this union one
son was born, Newton F. Bailey, who lives in Rome Township.
C. H. Bailey was reared to manhood on his
father's farm and attended the schools at Rock Creek, Jefferson, and
New Lyme. Since 1889 he has lived on his present farm in Rome
Township, which contains 95 acres of good farm land.
In 1889 Mr. Bailey was married to Miss Julia
L. Chester, a native of Rome, Ohio, born in 1869, and the
daughter of Hezekiah and Laura (Wilcox) Chester, pioneers of
Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Bailey two children have been
born: Laura, married J. Wm. Ford, lives at Canton,
Ohio, and has one son, Marion Bailey Ford; and Albert H.,
who married Miss Clara Becker, and lives on the home farm.
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F. M. BAILEY has been a
successful and well known farmer of Ashtabula County for many years.
He was born on a farm where he now resides in Morgan Township, Sept.
9, 1867, and is a son of Jasper and Fidelia (House) Bailey.
Jasper Bailey was a native of Morgan Township and
the son of Frank Bailey who located here during the early
days, having come from Connecticut. Mr. and Mrs. Jasper
Bailey, now deceased, had one child, F. M., the
subject of this sketch.
F. M. Bailey has always lived on the same farm.
He owns 138 acres of good farm land and specializes in dairy
farming.
On Aug. 6, 1890, Mr. Bailey was united in
marriage with Miss Luella Daniels, who was born in Hartsgrove
Township, Ashtabula County. To this union two children were
born: George L., born May 17, 1891; and Verne J.,
born June 25, 1899. Mrs. Bailey died Mar. 5, 1915, and
on May 5, 1916, Mr. Bailey was married to Miss Martha
Banner, of Rock Creek, Ohio.
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W. C. BAIRD, now living
retired, is a highly esteemed and well known citizen of Ashtabula.
He was born at Wilmington, Ill., Sept. 14, 1853, and is the son of
W. C. and Malvina Baird.
The Baird family originally came from
Jefferson County, N. Y. and W. C. Baird's mother was
descended from an old Connecticut family that came from England in
the sixteenth century. W. C. Baird, Sr., was a
wagonmaker by trade and died in 1853. His wife died in 1920.
They had two children: W. C., the subject of this sketch; and
Milton, lives in Los Angeles, Calif. By a later
marriage, Mrs. Baird had a daughter, Alice Poush.
W. C. Baird spent his boyhood at Conneaut, and
attended the schools there and was also a student in the old
historical academy at Kingsville, Ohio. He began life as a
farmer and during the winter months taught school. In 1873 he
came to Ashtabula and worked at the carpenter trade for two years,
after which he and his brother engaged in the manufacturing business
there for ten years. In 1883 Mr. Baird was appointed
mail clerk and after four years of service was dismissed during
Grover Cleveland's presidential term. However, two years
later, he was re-ap0pointed as railway mail clerk and continued in
that capacity until the time of his retirement in August, 1920.
Mr. Baird lives at 57 Division Street.
In 1877 Mr. Baird was united in marriage with
Miss Mary E. Ring, the daughter of A. A. and Eliza Ring,
both of whom are deceased. Mrs. Baird, died Feb. 11,
1913, leaving one daughter, Lorena M. Baird. Miss Baird
has been in the employ of hte Peoples Building & Loan Company of
Ashtabula for the past 20 years as a bookkeeper.
In politics, Mr. Baird is identified with the
Republican party. He is a member of hte Baptist church and his
daughter belongs to the congregational church. They are
favorably known residents of the community and have many friends.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio by Moina W. Large -
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WILLIAM H. BAIRD, who conducts a general merchandise business at
Amboy, is a well known and substantial citizen of Ashtabula County.
He was born in McHenry County, Ill., Nov. 15, 1882, and is the son
of George W. and Martha M. (Tucker) Baird.
George W. Baird, was a native of Ohio and an
early settler of McHenry County, Ill. He settled on a farm of
320 acres and became a prosperous farmer and stockman. He was
a grain farmer. During the Civil War Mr. Baird enlisted
for service and served farmer. During the civil war Mr.
Baird enlisted for service and served throughout the war in
Company K, 96th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He contracted
measles and lost his sight while in the army, but four years later
recovered it completely. Mr. Baird was a Republican and
a member of the Congregational Church. He died in November,
1916, and his wife, a native of Huntsburg, Ohio, died in June, 1908.
William H., the subject of this sketch, was their only child.
William H. Baird spent his boyhood on his
father's farm in Illinois and was educated in the public schools of
Elgin, Ill. He came to Ashtabula County in 1901 and entered
the employ of the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company at Conneaut,
remaining there a short time. He served as a postal clerk and
carrier for three years and on Jan. 1, 1920, entered the general
merchandise business at Amboy, and he is building up a splendid
business. Mr. Baird also owns 45 acres of good farm
land in Conneaut.
On Aug. 29, 1907, Mr. Baird was united in
marriage with Miss Bessie B. Ring, a native of Conneaut
Township, and the daughter of Loran W. and Mary (Pettis) Ring,
who were the parents of the following children: Milton lives
in Ashtabula County; Roy E., lives in Conneaut Township;
John, a farmer, lives in Ashtabula County; and Mrs.
Baird. Mr. Ring was a prominent farmer of the
county and died in 1903. His wife lives in Conneaut Township.
To Mr. and Mrs. Baird have been born three children:
Morris, Gordon and Helen, all at home.
Mr. Baird is identified
with the Republican party in politics and he and his family hold
membership in the Methodist Church. They are held in high
regard throughout the community and have many friends.
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THEODORE BAKER, a
successful and well known merchant of Rock Creek, is a native of New
York City. He was born July 15, 1878, and is the son of Dr.
Theodore and Helen (Brown) Baker.
Dr. Theodore Baker was born in New York City and
was graduated from the University of Leipzig, where he lived until
1892. After returning to his country he has lived in Mt.
Vernon, N. Y. He was married in London England, to Miss
Helen Brown, who was born at Leipzig, Germany, Dec. 20, 1854.
To this union only one child was born, Theodore, the subject
of this sketch.
Theodore Baker attended the public schools of
Mt. Vernon, N. Y. and was graduated from Cornell University in 1902,
where he studied agriculture. He then engaged in agricultural
work until 1914, at which time he became interested in the
mercantile business. Since 1920 he has owned and operated a
store at Rock Creek and he is among the leading merchants of the
township.
On Nov. 17, 1904, Mr. Baker was united in
marriage with Miss May E. Watkins, a native of Camden, N. Y.,
born May 1, 1880, and to this union four children have been born, as
follows: Theodore Jr., born July 23, 1906; James W.,
born Mar. 3, 1909; Jean E., born Sept. 9, 1910; and Robert
C., born Apr. 23, 1921.
Mr. Baker and his family hold membership in the
Congregational church and he belongs to the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows. He has always been an energetic and industrious man
and a highly esteemed citizen.
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FRANK E.
BARNES, who has for 21 years been prominently identified with
the interests of Conneaut as street commissioner, is a native of
Pennsylvania. He was born at Sharon, Feb. 2, 1874, and is a
son of Zed and Della (Phillips) Barnes.
Zed Barnes was born at Perry, N. Y., and when a
young man removed to Sharon, Pa., and later to Ashtabula County.
He served throughout the Civil War and died June 22, 1918. His
wife lives at Conneaut, and is now 75 years of age. Mr. and
Mrs. Barnes were the parents of four children: Samuel,
lives at Conneaut; Frank E., the subject of this sketch;
Nellie, married Vernie Berniger, lives in Conneaut; and
Cora, married Ross West, in Cleveland.
Frank E. Barnes spent his boyhood at Erie, Pa.,
and received his education in the public schools there. In
1886 he removed to Conneaut, where he has since lived. The
Barnes residence is located at 623 Sandusky Street.
On Aug. 13, 1896, Mr. Barnes was united in
marriage with Miss Rose M. Loesch, a native of Erie, Pa.,
born Oct. 11, 1872, and the daughter of Adam and Eva (Roth)
Loesch, natives of Germany, both of whom are now deceased.
Mr. and Mrs. Loesch had five children as follows:
Adam, lives at Buffalo, N. Y.; Anna, married Robert
Duncan and, after his death she married Henry Duncan,
lives at Erie, Pa.; Mrs. Barnes; Joseph, lives at Erie, Pa.;
and Mary married Joseph Fronkacht, lives at Erie, Pa.
To Mr. and Mrs. Barnes six children have been born, as
follows: Stella born Sept. 14, 1896; Raymond, born
June 8, 1898; Eveline, born Aug. 1, 1903; Laurena,
born Dec. 28, 1905; Lewis, born May 17, 1907; and Alfred,
born Apr. 25, 1910. The children are all now living at home.
Mr. Barnes is a Republican, and he and his
family are members of the Christian Church, and are numbered among
the substantial citizens of Ashtabula County.
Source:
History of Ashtabula County, Ohio
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MRS. MARTHA BARRETT,
one of Ashtabula County's prominent and highly esteemed women, is a
native of the county where she has spent her entire life. She
was born at Ashtabula Harbor, July 30, 1865, and is the daughter of
Capt. Marshall and Jane (Jeffords) Wright.
Capt. Marshall Wright, a well known lake captain
for many years, was the son of Jesse Wright, one of Ohio's
first settlers. The latter came to Ashtabula County from
Connecticut and located at Wrightville, now Saybrook, where he
engaged in general farming. Later he removed to Ashtabula
Harbor, where he reared his family. His son, Marshall,
was married to Jane Jeffords, a member of a prominent pioneer
family of Ashtabula County. The Jeffords lived at Rock
Creek, Mrs. Barrett's grandmother having settled there after
the death of her husband, Henry Eber Jeffords, who died at
Rock Creek, Ohio, after serving in the Civil War. Two of his
sons, Jefferson and John, also served in the Civil
War; they are both deceased. To Captain and Mrs. Wright
three children were born: Jesse and James M.,
both deceased; and Martha, the subject of this sketch.
Martha Wright was married in 1883 to Charles
H. Barrett, a native of England, and the son of Henry and
Lavinia (Lawrence) Barrett. The Barrett family came
to the United States with James Lawrence, a draftsman, who
came to this country to take charge of the laying out of Central
Park in New York City. Mr. Barrett was also a surveyor
and was in the employ of the United States government for 14 years.
In 1882 he came to Ashtabula Harbor and had charge of government
work there two years, and then purchased a farm of 25 acres on South
Ridge Road, in Ashtabula Township, where his wife now lives.
He died in February, 1914. To Mr. and Mrs. Barrett were
born three children: Harry E., born in 1885, employed
by the Pennsylvania Dock Company at Ashtabula Harbor; Louis,
who died at the age of 13 years, and Lawrence, born in July,
1906, a student.
Mr. Barrett was a member of the school board for
nine years. His wife holds membership in St. Michael's
Mission, which is now known as Grace Memorial Church.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio by Moina W. Large -
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Arthur E. Bartholomew |
ARTHUR E. BARTHOLOMEW
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LEE C. BATES is a
veteran of the World War and an enterprising and successful young
business man of Ashtabula County. He was born at Ethridge,
Tenn., in January, 1896, and is a son of Elmer and Anna E. Bates.
Elmer Bates was a native of Pennsylvania and an
early settler of Rock Creek, where he resided until his death, June
19, 1924. He and his wife had five children: Roy E.,
Helen E., Lee C., the subject of this sketch, Charles and
Hilda.
Lee C. Bates received his education in the public
schools, of Colebrook and the New Lyme Institute, and was also a
student at Ohio State University and left the college on account of
World War and was in the Navy transport service. He was
released from the U. S. N. with the rank of Lieutenant Oct. 19, 1919
and came to Rock Creek. Mr. Bates is the authorized
Ford agent at Rock Creek, where he owns an up-to-date garage.
He also handles the Ford tractor and does an extensive business
throughout the surrounding community.
On Jan. 21, 1922, Mr. Bates was married to
Miss Mildred E. Clark, a daughter of Allen and Alice Clark.
To Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Bates two children have been born,
Lee C., Jr. and Helen E.
Mr. Bates is a member of the Masonic lodge and is
an independent voter. He is a member of hte Military Order of
the World War.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio by Moina W. Large -
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P. E. BATTRICK has been
a successful and well known farmer and stockman of Wayne Township
for many years. He was born in Wayne Township, July 17, 1867,
and is the son of Thomas and Charlotte (Dole) Battrick.
Thomas Battrick was a native of England, born May
12, 1827. He came to this country with his parents when he was
nine years of age and located on a farm in Wayne Township, Ashtabula
County. Mr. Battrick was married on May 12, 1856, to
Miss Charlotte Dole, who was born Apr. 30, 1928, and died Apr.
20, 1906. They were the parents of the following children:
Sarah Amanda, born Nov. 2, 1857, lives at Geneva, Ohio;
Emily Margaret Howe, born Feb. 11, 1860, deceased; Eliza
Thomas, born Jan. 22, 1866, lives at Kinsman, Ohio; P. E.,
the subject of this sketch; and William, born Aug. 2,
1870, died Feb. 24, 1897.
P. E. Battrick attended the district schools and
New Lyme Institute, and when a boy became interested in general
farming. At the age of 21 and when a boy became interested in
general farming. At the age of 21 years he was employed in a
local cheese factory, and three years later engaged in that business
for himself. Mr. Battrick operated this business for 18
years and in 1898 sold it to the Edward Rick Company.
He then engaged in farming and purchased his present place in Wayne
Township. Mr. Battrick does general farming and
specializes in dairy work, having 25 registered Holstein cows on his
farm.
On March 4, 1891, Mr. Battrick was united in
marriage with Miss Jessie E. Thomas, who was born Mar. 4,
1869, and the daughter of Lucius and Celestia Bates Thomas,
both deceased. Mr. Thomas was a veteran of the Civil
War and died in 1880. His brother, William Thomas, was
a major in the army during the Civil War. Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas were the parents of the following children:
Charles, lives in Kinsman, Ohio; Eugene, resided in
Warren, now deceased; Mrs. Battrick; Cassie Burch,
born Feb. 14, 1870, lives in Ashtabula; Zella, lives at
Kinsman, Ohio; and Mary, married Richard Hayes and
lives at Carrollton, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Battrick
four children have been born, as follows: Helen C.,
born Aug. 10, 1893, a graduate of Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, now
Y. W. Secretary in the University of Arkansas; Mabel C., born
May 25, 1895, a graduate of Ohio University, and was a teacher
before her marriage to Howard Cramer of Oxford, and they have
a son, Robert, born June 5, 1922; Mary Lucile, born
Jan. 4, 1903, a student two years, at Miami College, Oxford, now
teaching; and William Thomas, born July 19, 1906, a student
at Oberlin College.
Mr. Battrick is a Republican and a member of the
Gustavus Lodge No. 442, F. & A. M. Mrs. Battrick and
children are members of the Congregational Church. Mr.
Battrick is a substantial citizen and deservedly stands high in
the estimation of his many friends and acquaintances. He has
served as township trustee four years, was treasurer of the Red
Cross, also is at present treasurer of local State Police and Home
Guards of Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
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ALBERT B.
BAUSS, a well known and highly respected citizen of Conneaut,
was born in Germany, Feb. 29, 1860, and is the son of Albert and
Amelia (Schmidt) Bauss. Mr. Bauss died in 1890 and his
wife died in 1873. They were the parents of five children:
Otto, Clara, living in Germany; Hugo, deceased; Selma,
married Fritz Hemple, lives in Germany; and Albert B.,
the subject of this sketch.
Albert B. Bauss lived in Germany until 1889, and
after coming to this country located in New York City, where he
remained several years. From there he removed to Binghamton,
N. Y., and in 1894 came to Conneaut. Since 1897 Mr. Bauss
has owned his own place of business there and is among the leading
bakers of the city. He owns his building at 215 Main Street
and has a modern bake-shop. He is now retired form active
business.
On Apr. 7, 1897, Mr. Bauss was married to
Miss Anna B. Zimmer, a native of New York, born Aug. 13, 1864,
and the daughter of Adam and Anna Zimmer. Mrs. Bauss
died July 29, 1923. To Mr. and Mrs. Bauss were born two
children: Helen, born at Conneaut, married Henry
Totman, lives at Denver, Colo.; and Otto, an invalid,
lives at Orient, Ohio.
Mr. Bauss is a member of the Lutheran Church and
belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
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WILLIAM
A. BEAN, retired, was for many years a progressive farmer and
stockman of Ashtabula County. He was born in Mercer County,
Pa., Feb. 1, 1852, and is a son of Corydon and Mary Anne (Orwig)
Bean.
Corydon Bean was a native of Crawford County, Pa.,
and is now deceased. During his early life he engaged in
farming in Mercer County, Pa., and in 1852 removed to Trumbull
County, Ohio, where he was employed as an iron worker at Niles.
In 1877 he removed to Hartsgrove Township, Ashtabula County, and
spent the remainder of his life on a farm there. He was a
Republican and a member of the Disciple Church. To Mr. and
Mrs. Bean the following children were born: Mary Ellen,
Eliza Mirah, and Mary Jane, all deceased; William
A., the subject of this sketch; Rebecca Ellen, deceased;
Emma, married first to Walter Jones, and later to
Corry Pond, an engineer, who took part in the rescue work in the
Ashtabula disaster, and he is now deceased; and J. J.,
deceased.
William A. Bean is educated in the schools of
Niles, Ohio, and has lived in Ashtabula County since 1877. He
owned a farm in Hartsgrove Township, and since the time of his
retirement in 1912 has resided at East Trumbull.
On June 4, 1881, Mr. Bean was united in marriage
with Miss Edith Augusta Fales, who was born at Orwell, Feb.
12, 18652, the daughter of Clark and Arimenta (Stone) Fales,
the former a native of Geauga County, Ohio, and the latter of Lorain
County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Fales were early settlers of
Orwell and are now deceased. He was also a member of the 105th
Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. There were seven
children in the Fales family as follows: Bert,
deceased; Mrs. Bean; Arthur, deceased; George,
lives at Shelby,, Ohio; Rose, the widow of Bert Smith,
lives at Akron, Ohio; Estelle, died at the age of 12 years;
and Maud, married Claud Woodworth, lives at Conneaut,
Ohio. To William A. and Edith Augusta (Fales) Bean the
following children were born: Allie, born July 13,
1882, married Warren Eastman, lives retired at Rock Creek,
Ohio; William, born Jan. 12, 1883, a farmer, lives in
Hartsgrove Township; Virginia, born May 9, 1885, married
first to Ford Nye, deceased and later to Clyde Scoville,
lives at Rome, Ohio; Elbert, born Nov. 7, 1888, a farmer,
lives in Hartsgrove Township; Ethel, twin sister of Elbert,
married Jerry Wood, a farmer, lives at Trumbull, Ohio and
Georgiana, born Nov. 11, 1901, married Harry Blenman,
lives in Hartsgrove Township. Mr. and Mrs. Bean have 21
grandchildren.
Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
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B. E.
BEARDSLEY, the able and highly esteemed chief of police of
Conneaut, is a native of Ohio. He was born at Monroe, June
165, 1878, and is the son of Eugene and Cornelia (Hicks)
Beardsley.
Eugene Beardsley was born at Monroe, Ohio, and was
a well known farmer of Ashtabula County. He also engaged in
the lumber business. Mr. Beardsley died at the age of
38 years, leaving a wife and one son, B. E., the
subject of this sketch. Later Mrs. Beardsley married a
Mr. Waterman, and to this union one son was born, P. H.
Waterman, captain of the police department of the Ashtabula
Buffalo Dock Co., at Buffalo, N. Y., where he now lives.
Mrs. Waterman is also deceased.
B. E. Beardsley received his education in the
schools of Pierpont, Ohio, and started life on hi father's farm.
After being in the employ of Herb Mixer at Pierpont, Mr.
Beardsley engaged in the meat business there for four years,
after which he removed to Conneaut. He served as deputy
sheriff under Sheriff Carey Sheldon and in 1913 became a
member of the Conneaut Police force. Mr. Beardsley has
served in the capacity of chief of police since 1920.
On Nov. 11, 1900, Mr. Beardsley was married to
Miss Grace Aldrich, a native of Pierpont, Ohio, and the
daughter of George and Sophronia (Hardy) Aldrich, natives of
Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Aldrich died in July, 1922, 21 days
apart. They were the parents of the following children:
Chester, governor of Nebraska; Chan, lives in Colorado;
Charles, a retired physician, lives in North Carolina;
Harley, lives in Oregon; and Mrs. Beardsley. Mr.
and Mrs. Beardsley have no children.
Mr. Beardsley is a Republican, a member of the
Baptist Church and belongs to the Masonic lodge. He and his
wife live at 692 Main Street and are well and favorably known in
Ashtabula County.
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LESTER R.
BECKWITH is a prosperous dairy farmer of Ashtabula County,
where he has spent his entire life. He was born on a farm in
Saybrook Township, Oct. 29, 1864, and is the son of W. R. and
Adeline (Stephens) Beckwith.
W. R. Beckwith was a farmer during his life.
He was born at Mentor, Ohio, Jan. 22, 1830, and died Jan. 13, 1913.
He served as township trustee for many years and owned a well
improved farm of 87 acres in Saybrook Township. His wife was
born in Geneva Township, July 6, 1837, and died Oct. 21, 1907.
Mr. and Mrs. Beckwith had five sons, as follows: A.
R. lives in Saybrook Township; Irwin, who was killed by
lightning in Utah in 1914; Lester R., the subject of this
sketch of this sketch; Asahel C., lives in Oregon; and
Norman, deceased.
Lester R. Beckwith spent his boyhood on his
father's farm and attended the district schools of Saybrook
Township. In 1890 he purchased a farm on the shore of Lake
Erie, which he sold in 1903. He then moved to his present
location in Geneva Township, where he owns 63 acres of good farm
land. Mr. Beckwith is a director and stockholder in the
Geneva Milling Company and the Mason Tire Company of Kent, Ohio.
On Dec. 24, 1885, Mr. Beckwith was united in
marriage with Miss Mabel A. Jeffers, a native of Saybrook
Township, born Sept. 20, 1865, and the daughter of Julius Arthur
and Eliza (Harley) Jeffers, the former a native of Pennsylvania
and the latter of England. The Jeffers were early
settlers of Saybrook Township and there were two children in their
family: Mrs. Beckwith; and Harlan P., who lives on the
old home place in Saybrook Township. Mrs. Beckwith
attended Austinburg Institute and was a teacher for several terms
before her marriage. To Lester R. and Mabel A. (Jeffers)
Beckwith two children have been born: Sydney graduated
from the American College of Osteopathy at Kirksville, Mo., in
January, 1925, now a practicing physician at Greenville, Ill.; and
Leonard, a graduate of Geneva High School, now a resident of
Saybrook, Ohio.
Mr. Beckwith is a Republican and a member of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows.. He is a reliable and
efficient member of the community and has the esteem of his fellow
citizens.
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CYRUS M.
BEEBE, who is successfully engaged in dairy farming and
gardening, is a well known citizen of Ashtabula County. He was
born in Dodge County, Nebraska, July 17, 1860, and is the son of
Chauncy and Mary (Scott) Beebe.
Chauncey Beebe was a native of New York, as was
also his wife. At an early date they removed to Nebraska and
settled near Omaha, where Mr. Beebe followed his trade as
carpenter. He died near Jefferson, Ohio, a number of years
after his wife's death in Nebraska. Mr. and Mrs.
Beebe were the parents of four children, as follows:
Cyrus M., the subject of this sketch; Emma, widow of
Ed Lawrence, Omaha, Neb.; Elsie, unmarried, lives with
her brother, Cyrus M.; and Leslie, who lives in
Nebraska.
Cyrus M. Beebe received his schooling in the
schools of Fremont, Neb., and when a boy clerked in his father's
store. In 1895 he came to Ohio and settled at Jefferson, where
he remained until 1910, at which time he purchased his present farm
of 40 acres near Ashtabula. Mr. Beebe raises berries
extensively and is also interested in dairying.
In 1895 Mr. Beebe was united in marriage with Miss
Agnes Knapp, a native of Austinburg, Ohio, and the daughter of
Irving and Nancy (McMillan) Knapp, the former a native of
Andover, Ohio, and the latter of Belfast, Ireland. She was a
direct descendant of Mary Queen of Scots. Mr.
Knapp was a successful farmer of Ashtabula County for many years
and died Nov. 6, 1897. His wife died in 1892. To this
union three children were born, as follows: W. G.,
married Laura Tallman, lives at Austinburg, Ohio; Alice,
married O. R. Blanchard, lives in Nebraska; and Mrs. Beebe.
Mr. Knapp was married a second time to Miss Celestia
Mosier. To Mr. and Mrs. Beebe have been born five
children as follows: Alice, married Alexander Emery,
lives in Ashtabula Township, and they have two children, Archie
Leroy and Agnes Garrie; one child died in infancy;
Chauncey, lives at home, and is employed at the Ashtabula Steel
Plant; Theodore Charles, lives at home and is employed in the
steel plant; and Olive Agnes, lives at home.
Mrs. Beebe graduated in 1893 at Grand River
Institute of Austinburg, Ohio. She began teaching school in
Ashtabula County. She went to Nebraska after her graduation
and taught school in Dawes County, Nebraska, for two terms.
Mr. Beebe and his family are members of the
Presbyterian Church of Ashtabula and are favorably known in
Ashtabula County.
Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
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MOSES
WORTHING BEEDE, now deceased, was one of Ashtabula County's
prominent citizens, for many years serving as president of the
Soldiers' Relief Commission. He was a member of the Republican
Central Committee and was one of the county's first jury
commissioners. For years he was a leading man in reform
politics and put forth every effort to conquer the saloon element
and elect good men to office. Before the Civil War he belonged
to the Black String Society, which was organized to protect and
assist fugitive slaves. He was also one of those who actively
resisted the U. S. Marshal and prevented his taking John Brown,
Jr., to testify against John Brown. He became a
Mason at 24 and reached the chapter degree and was also a member of
Giddings Post G. A. R. at Jefferson. In his own township of
Lenox, his executive ability, his public spirit and his useful
service to the town made him a leader. He served as president
of the school board and was township trustee for many years.
He was first elected in 1869 and during his administration in that
office many improvements were made, including building of the town
hall, establishing public watering places, erecting the township
vault, buying additional land for cemeteries, and many other
improvements.
In early colonial times there landed on the New England
coast the first of his ancestors to seek the new world. This
one came from Alsace-Lorraine. He pronounced his name Beede,
but it has since been Anglicized. Except that some were
Quakers, little is known of the family until the latter part of the
18th century, when Thomas Beede was born. He was
graduated from Harvard College in the class of 1798 and numbered
among his classmates the distinguished Channing Tuckerman,
Judge Story and Stephen Longfellow.
Thomas Beede, was the third minister of the first
church of Wilton, N. H., and who from 1818 to 1825 served his state
legislature as chaplain, was throughout his ministry one of New
England's most noted clergymen. His ordination sermon was
preached by Rev. William Emerson of Boston, the father of
Ralph Waldo Emerson. Thomas Beede's cousin, Caleb
Sleeper Beede, the father of Moses W., was born in
Vermont in 1805. When very young he was left an orphan and
although obliged to support himself he determined to secure a
thorough education. One means which he took to reach his goal
was to associate himself with several other young men and hire a
teacher of Greek, a language in which he became proficient.
Endowed kith a keen intellect and an insatiable desire for learning,
he habitually spent half the night in study. Until his voice
failed, he was a minister of the Gospel in a New England Methodist
Episcopal conference, but after that misfortune he became a
contractor and builder until his removal to Ohio in 1849. Here
he engaged in the lumber business and farming. His death was
caused in 1877 by a wound which he had received while serving in the
Union army. Mary Worthing, his wife, was of English
descent. In the 12th century her ancestors were enlisted in
the English army, while those living in the colonies at the time of
the Revolutionary War fought for the American cause. Among
them were her grandfathers, Major Theophilus Sanborn; Lieutenant
Samuel Worthen; also her great-grandfather, Captain David
Sleeper who, as soon as he learned of the battle of Lexington,
marshaled his command and marched to Boston to Volunteer for the
defense of that town.
Caleb Sleeper and Mary Worthing Beede had
nine children, of whom Moses Worthing Beede was the fifth.
He was born at Bristol, N. H., Aug. 28, 1839, and when he was 10
years old left his home and came to the Western Reserve. Three
years later his father's family moved to Lenox, Ohio, where he spent
the remainder of his life. Although he did not receive a
college education, by ceaseless study, observation and thought, he
subjected his mind to practically the same training. His
mental ability was extraordinary and varied as he was a deep thinker
along lines of science, archeology, history, philosophy and
religion, subjects in which he was particularly interested.
At Lincoln's first call for troops in 1861, Mr.
Beede enlisted for three months in Company D, 19th Ohio
Infantry. He served under Generals McClelland and
Rosecrans in the campaign of 1861 in West Virginia and fought in
the battle of Rich Mountain. After his discharge he
volunteered again but was rejected on account of physical
disability. He was, however, appointed by Governor Todd
to serve as first lieutenant of the state militia, subject to call
of the president. At this time he began the manufacture of
lumber and boat oars, furnishing many of the oars that were used on
the Mississippi River by the government during the war. About
15 years later he opened a factory for the manufacture of sucker
rods, and connecting rods used in oil wells, and was interested in
this line of work for several years.
In 1863 Mr. Beede was married to Miss Eliza
Henderson, a member of the Henderson family of
Austinburg, a woman of more than ordinary mind and culture.
She died in 1874, leaving one son, Owen Beede, and one
daughter, Bernice Gertrude, who married Leonard Worchester.
In July, 1876, Mr. Beede married Mrs. Harlow Watson, a
refined and charming widow, daughter of Amos Curtis of
Augusta, Ill. To this union were born two daughters: Martha
Frances, a graduate of Jefferson High School and Grand River
Institute and Oberlin College, specializing in art and music in the
latter institution.
Mr. Beede was a member of the Congregational
church and was for a number of years trustee and superintendent of
the Sunday School.
Whenever circumstances permitted, Mr. Beede
traveled quite extensively. He was the first white man to
climb Mount Massive, the highest mountain in Colorado, which he
ascended in July, 1915, and at that time he began the monument of
stones upon its summit, to which each succeeding visitor has added a
stone. In his travels he always made interesting additions to
his collection of curios.
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F. D. BEER
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L.
H. BEHNER, who is engaged in the grain and coal business at
East Orwell, is among the successful business men of Ashtabula
County. He was born at Valley City, Ohio, Mar. 13, 1888, and
is a son of Ezra and Christina (Wohlgamuth) Behner.
Ezra Behner, retired, has spent his entire life at
Valley City, Ohio. He was born Apr. 21, 1856, and has engaged
in farming. In May, 1876, he was married to Christina
Wohlgamuth, a native of the same place, born July 2, 1856.
To this union seven children were born, as follows: Lydia,
the wife of William Rhinehart, lives in Cleveland; Harley
and Fred, deceased; Edward, lives at Valley City,
Ohio; L. H., the subject of this sketch; Minnie Morton,
lives at Brunswick, Ohio; and Earl, lives in Cleveland.
L. H. Behner received his education in the public
schools of Valley City, and began life railroading. For a
number of years he was connected with the New York Central Railroad
as a locomotive fireman and shortly before resigning from the
company was promoted to locomotive engineer. He was then
located at Beebetown, Ohio, for eleven years, where he was engaged
in the feed business. On Nov. 5, 1921, Mr. Behner came
to East Orwell, and purchased the business of Northway & Avery.
His place of business was destroyed by fire in April, 1924, with a
loss of $60,000, $24,000 of which was covered by insurance.
Mr. Behner is now reestablishing his business and is now
building a four story stone structure, 45x114 feet. He has
gravity coal bins which have a capacity of 600 tons. He is the
general agent for the Smith Agricultural Company and since coming to
Orwell has increased this business 400%. He also owns a feed
mill at Windsor, Ohio, which was purchased in April, 1824.
On June 25, 1912, Mr. Behner was united in
marriage to Miss Myrtle Bauer, who was born at Valley City,
Aug. 2, 1894, the daughter of Edward and Gertrude (Lockwood)
Bauer. There are six children in the Bauer family:
Mrs. Behner, Clifford, Hazel, Eckert, Harry, Beatrice, the wife
of Merrill Rundle and Esther Humphrey. To Mr.
and Mrs. Behner have been born two children: Gertrude,
born Sept. 23, 1917; and Herbert, born June 4, 1919.
Mr. Behner is a Republican and now serving on
the Council of Orwell. He is a member of the Methodist
Episcopal church and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows. He stands high in his community and has many friends
and acquaintances.
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EARL E. BENJAMIN
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FRED E.
BENJAMIN is a prominent and successful young business man of
Conneaut. He was born in Ashtabula, Nov. 19, 1886, and is the
son of Charles Edward and Margaret (Fargo) Benjamin. He
was born in Ashtabula, Nov. 19, 1886, and is the son of Charles
Edward and Margaret (Fargo) Benjamin.
Charles Edward Benjamin, retired, is among the
pioneer railroad men of Ashtabula County. He was born in
Colfax, Ind., and when a young man removed to Ashtabula,
where he entered the employ of the Nickel Plate Railroad as train
dispatcher. Later he was transferred to Conneaut, where he was
employed in the same capacity for many years. He and his wife
reside at 367 State Street. Mrs. Benjamin is the
daughter of Capt. George Fargo, a pioneer captain on the
Great Lakes. There are four children in the Benjamin family
as follows: Fred, the subject of this sketch;
Charles Edward, who was killed with his wife in a railroad
accident in 1923; Jessie, married James Eagles, and
they were both drowned in Lake Erie on Aug. 19, 1920; and Robert
Fargo, assistant marine engineer on the Great Lakes, lives at
Conneaut.
Fred Benjamin was educated in the public schools
of Conneaut and when a boy clerked in the shoe store of T. R.
Hatch. He has always been interested in the shoe business
and in 1920 opened his present place of business at 270 Main Street.
He was an attractive store and carries a good line of shoes and
hosiery.
On June 26, 1907, Mr. Benjamin was married to
Miss Mabel Griffey, a daughter of John J. and Flora (Fuller)
Griffey, pioneers of Ashtabula County, and at present residents
of East Springfield, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Griffey are the
parents of the following children: Mrs. Benjamin; Earl C.,
lives at East Springfield, PA; and Marjorie, married
Charles A. Shoemaker, and she is a stenographer with the General
Electric Company of Erie, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin
have one daughter, Margaret Marie, born at Elmira N. Y., Oct.
29, 1917.
Mrs. Benjamin is a Republican, a member of the
First Congregational Church and belongs to the Elks Lodge. He
is well and favorably known throughout the county.
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GEORGE
A. BENTON has been a successful and well known farmer of
Orwell Township for a number of years. He was born in
Pennsylvania, Mar. 9, 1858, and is the son of E. D. and Mary
(Eastwood) Benton.
E. D. Benton was born at Conneautville, Pa.
He was a farmer and in 1860 located on the present Benton farm
in Orwell Township. He purchased 103 acres of land, which he
improved. Mr. Benton died in 1893 and his wife, who was
also a native of Pennsylvania, died Feb. 2, 1896. To Mr.
and Mrs. Benton eight children were born, as follows:
John, deceased, was a Civil War veteran; O. D. and
Samantha, deceased; Henry N.; Salinda L., deceased;
George A., the subject of this sketch; and Lucinda and
William, both deceased.
George A. Benton attended the district schools
of Orwell Township, after which he engaged in farming. He has
a well improved farm and is extensive dairy farmer.
In 1881, Mr. Benton was united in marriage with
Miss Jennie E. Anderson, who was born at Colebrook, Oct. 17,
1860, and the daughter of Robert and Margaret (Parks) Anderson.
Mr. Anderson was born in Ireland, June 11, 1827, and came to
this country at the age of 17 years. He died May 30, 1898, at
Colebrook, where he had lived for many years. His wife, also a
native of Ireland, was born June 12, 1833, and died Nov. 14, 1898.
They had the following children: Mr. Benton; George B.,
born Nov. 4, 1873, deceased; Mary Hurst, born Apr. 3, 1876;
and Tillie Anderson Taylor, born Nov. 20, 1878. W.
C. Anderson was born Oct. 19, 1873 and died Aug. 18, 1924.
He was a member of the Methodist Church, a member of the I. O. O.
F., also a Mason, having attained the rank of Knights Templar.
He was held in high esteem by all who knew him. To George
A. and Jennie E. (Anderson) Benton five children were born, as
follows: Harvey D., born Nov. 20, 1882, lives at
Orwell; Harry, born July 5, 1885, died in 1887; Clara M.,
born Nov. 14, 1895; Howard R., born May 25, 1898, lives at
home; and one child died in infancy.
Mr. Benton is an independent voter. He and
his family belong to the Presbyterian church and he belongs to the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Benton is
a substantial citizen and deservedly stands high in the estimation
of his many friends and acquaintances.
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DR.
N. H. BISHOP, a prominent dentist, located at Andover, was
born in Burton, Ohio, Sept. 8, 1870, and is the son of Perry D.
and Emma E. Bishop.
Dr. Bishop received his education in the public
and high schools of Andover and in 1892 was graduated from the
Philadelphia Dental College. He then located at Andover, and
with the exception of time spent in the army during the
Spanish-American War (Troop A, 1st O. V. C.), Dr. Bishop has
practiced his profession there continuously.
On Nov. 9, 1898, Dr. Bishop was united in
marriage with Miss Ella Morley, a native of Andover, born
Apr. 5, 1870, and the daughter of B. D. and Eliza (Enos)
Morley. Mr. and Mrs. Bishop have four children:
Moreley D., born Nov. 25, 1899, now a senior at Carnegie
Technical School in Pittsburgh, Pa.; Neil Norval, born Nov.
8, 1901, attend Ohio State University for two years, and now lives
at Andover, married Audry Akens and they have a
daughter, Ella Jane; Betty born July 21, 1911, a student; and
Byron Perry born Sept. 9, 1915.
Dr. Bishop is a Republican and is identified
with the Masonic and Elks Lodges. He takes an active interest
in the affairs of his community and has held many public offices.
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EDWARD
BJERSTEDT, owner and proprietor of the Ashtabula Bakery, is a
successful and highly esteemed business man of Ashtabula. He
was born in Sweden, July 7, 1868, and is the son of Per and
Martha (Rasmussen) Bjerstedt.
Per Bjerstedt and his wife, who now live retired
in Sweden, are the parents of the following children:
Edward, the subject of this sketch; Anton, a sketch of
whom appears in this volume, lives at Conneaut, Ohio; Bror,
employed by his brother, Edward; and several other children
who live in Sweden.
Edward Bjerstedt was reared and educated in
Sweden and in 1888 came to this country and located in New
Hampshire, later removing to Wilcox, Pa. In 1894 he came to
Ashtabula, and the following year engaged in the bakery business on
Bridge Street. In 1901 Mr. Bjerstedt built the
building at 31 Lake Street, where he is now located. The
Ashtabula Bakery ranks among the finest bakeries in the county and
during his many years of business here, Mr. Bjerstedt has
established an excellent trade. He employs 30 people and
operates six trucks throughout Ashtabula and the surrounding towns.
Mr. Bjerstedt lives at 18 Fairfield Avenue, where he owns an
attractive home of 11 rooms. He also owns a well improved farm
of 20 acres north of Ashtabula on the Ridge Road.
On Oct. 16, 1897, Mr. Bjerstedt was united in
marriage with Miss Mary McCarty, of Ashtabula, born Feb. 1,
1879, and the daughter of Dennis and Harriet (Poole) McCarty,
both deceased. Mr. McCarty, a native of Ireland, died
at Ashtabula in 1898 at the age of 54 years. His wife, who was
born at Ripley, N. Y., died in 1888 at the age of 38 years.
Calvin Poole was a native of Connecticut and
at the age of 20 years removed to New York, and it is said he taught
the first school west of the Genesee River. He was born April
22, 1811, and in February, 1873, came to Ashtabula County and
settled at Conneaut, where he was engaged in the mercantile business
with J. A. Caldwell for many years. Mr. Poole
was Mrs. Bjerstedt's maternal grandfather and a leading
pioneer of Ashtabula County.
To Edward and Mary (McCarty) Bjerstedt three
children were born, as follows: Harriet, born Sept. 25,
1898, married Dr. H. K. Porter, a dentist at 8 Center Street,
Ashtabula; Edward, born Nov. 14, 1899, a graduate of
Ashtabula High School, was married Oct. 4, 1924 to Dorothy Durkee,
now lives in Amboy, Ohio; and Robert, born June 2, 1910,
lives at home.
Politically, Mr. Bjerstedt is a Republican.
He and his children are members of the Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Bjerstedt is held in high regard throughout the community
and is an excellent citizen.
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Vol. I - 1924 - Page 568 - family photo in book.
(NOTE: Harriet Bjerstedt md. H. K. Porter and is buried in
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E.
A. BLACK is a substantial and highly esteemed citizen of
Ashtabula. He was born at Williamsfield, Ohio, Sept. 22, 1851,
and is the son of Erwin Black and Lucy (Bates) Black.
Erwin Black is a native of Trumbull County, Ohio,
as was also his wife. He was born in 1826 and she in 1828.
Mr. Black was a farmer and also a manufacturer of cheese
boxes. He died in 1902 and his wife in 1875. Mr. and
Mrs. Black had one son, E. A., the subject of this
sketch. His grandparents were Archibald and Mercy Black.
E. A. Black was reared at Williamsfield and
received his education in the schools there. He was associated
with his father in the manufacturing business for several years and
later moved to Andover, where he learned the tinner's trade and
worked for L. H. Merrell for two years. Mr. Black
then purchased Mr. Merrill's interest in the business and
operated it for two years, when his health failed and he was obliged
to sell the business. In 1885 he entered the employ of the
Lake Shore Railroad, now known as the New York Central Railroad, in
the water supply department, and he later helped survey the road
from Youngstown, Ohio, to Sharon, Pa. In 1887 Mr. Black
came to Ashtabula as foreman tinner and worked under F. A. Beeman.
In 1889 the business was moved to Cleveland and Mr. Black
continued to work for the company at Cleveland, and in 1896 he was
promoted to foreman, and in 1904 was promoted to supervisor of
signals, with headquarters at Ashtabula. The following year he
moved to Ashtabula and served in this capacity until the time of his
retirement, Sept. 22, 1921. ON Sept. 30th of the same year he
was tendered a banquet by the employees of the company at the Hotel
Ashtabula and presented with a victrola and a miniature signal,
which he highly prizes. Mr. Black was married
the first time to Miss Flora L. Lashure, the daughter
of Samuel and Harriet (Moore) Lashure, natives of Ohio.
Mrs. Black died in 1901, leaving two children: Arthur E.,
born in 1875, married Grace Moran, now lives in
Cleveland, and they have one son, Harold E.; and Homer,
born in 1880, married Theo Bates lives at G'leen Ridge, N.
J., and they have two children, Everett A. and Dorothea.
In 1905, Mr. Black was united in marriage with Miss
Mertie E. Burnett, a native of Ashtabula, and a daughter of
David D. and Louise (Dickenson) Burnett. Mr.
Burnett was born at Plymouth, Ohio, Aug. 90, 1839, and his wife
died Sept. 27, 1912. Mr. Burnett was a merchant and
owned a store on Center Street, Ashtabula, for 30 years. He
was a Civil War veteran, having served with Company B, 1st Iowa
Cavalry. There were five children in the Burnett family, as
follows: Mrs. Black; Anna L., lives on the old
home place; Ada D., married A. J. Dittenhaver, lives
in Ashtabula; Bessie Irene, died in 1892; and Julia,
died in infancy.
Mr. Black is a Republican, a member of the First
Congregational Church, where he served as deacon and trustee for a
number of years, and he is a Mason and belongs to Rising Sun Lodge
No. 22, Ashtabula. He is well known in Ashtabula County and
has many friends.
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FRANK J. BLAIR,
civil engineer, is among Ashtabula's enterprising and substantial
business men. He was born in Ashtabula, July 26, 1873, and is
the son of Henry James and Cordelia V. (Jeffords) Blair.
Henry James Blair was born in Waterford, Pa., March
31, 1831, and came to Ashtabula at the age of 12 years, when his
parents died. He was one of the pioneer lake captains of this
section and died Feb. 14, 1907. His wife was a native of
Chautauqua, N. Y., born Nov. 28, 1837, and came to Ashtabula with
her parents when she was tow yeas of age. She died Feb. 28,
1915. After coming to this county from New York Mrs.
Blair's parents settled on a farm near Rock Creek. Her
father served throughout the Civil War and died in Nashville, Tenn.
A sister of Henry James Blair, Sarah A., married Charles
V. Bowers, lumber dealer. She is now deceased. To
Mr. and Mrs. Blair the following children were born:
Jennie A., Ashtabula; Joseph, born Oct. 25, 1863, died
Sept. 27, 1904; Laverne L., married H. M. Kunkle, a
sketch of whom appears in this volume; Charles, barn Jan. 7,
1876, died Nov. 1, 1902; Frank J., the subject of this
sketch; and John, born Aug. 29, 1871, died July 23, 1921.
Frank J. Blair spent his boyhood in Ashtabula
and attended the public schools. When a young man he entered
the employ of the city of Ashtabula for 16 years. Mr. Blair
has been connected with the Pennsylvania Railroad and the New York
Central Railroad in the capacity of civil engineer. He was
also located in Cleveland and Youngstown at various times. He
was also connected with the Great Lakes Engineering Company and with
H. E. Mann of Ashtabula. Mr. Blair is now
in business for himself and handles all kinds of engineering.
Politically, Mr. Blair is a Democrat. He
holds membership in St. Peter's Episcopal Church, and belongs to the
Masonic and Elks Lodges and the Modern Woodmen of America.
Mr. Blair with his sister lives at the old homestead at 531 Lake
Street. He is a man esteemed throughout Ashtabula County for
his reliability and industry.
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FREEMAN
M. BLANCHARD, retired, is a veteran of the Civil War
and a member of one of the early pioneer families of northern Ohio.
He was born at Orwell, Jan. 18, 1847, and is the son of William
P. and Cordelia M. (Bates) Blanchard.
William P. Blanchard was born in Vermont, Dec. 19,
1818, the son of Orlin Perry and Zippary Blanchard.
Orlin Perry Blanchard, who was born in Vermont, April 9, 1786,
served throughout the War of 1812. He was among the first
settlers of the Western Reserve, having come here in 1836. He
purchased land from the Connecticut Land Company along the Grand
River, and engaged in farming during his entire life. He died
Sept. 30, 1857, and his wife, who was born Feb. 28, 1787, died Oct.
23, 1857. To Orlin Perry and Zippary Blanchard six
children were born, as follows: Charlotte, born Mar.
19, 1815; Clarissa, born Aug. 13, 1816; William P.,
father of the subject of this sketch; Laura, born Apr. 1,
1820; Phoebe, born in Nov., 1822; and Rachael, born
Jan. 15, 1824.
William P. Blanchard was a prominent farmer of
Ashtabula County during his life. He spent many years on the
old home place on Hudson Road and died Sept. 23, 1901. His
wife, Cordelia M. Bates, was born July 29, 1818, and died
Dec. 29, 1851. To this union the following children were born:
Laura B. Runyan, born Apr. 27, 1842, deceased; Amelia C.,
died in infancy; Marie C. Ledwell, born Feb. 22, 1844; U.
C., born June 22, 1845; Freeman M., the subject of this
sketch; William P., born Sept. 29, 1849, died in infancy;
Annette Bigelow, born Oct. 10, 1850, died Feb. 5, 1910; and
Frank A., born Dec. 29, 1851, died Mar. 2, 1917.
Freeman M. Blanchard grew up on the farm of his
father and attended the district schools of Orwell. At the age
of 18 years he volunteered for service during the Civil War and took
part in some important battles of the war. He was wounded and
taken prisoner until the close of the war. Since 1867 Mr.
Blanchard has engaged in the building business at Orwell and for
many years was a widely known architect of this section. He
has lived retired since 1915.
On July 3, 1867, Mr. Blanchard was united in
marriage with Miss Lucy M. Ritter, of Windsor, Ohio, born
March 4, 1848. She died Aug. 24, 1919. to Mr. and
Mrs. Blanchard a son was born, Dr. Charles Elton Blanchard,
born Aug. 29, 1858. He is a leading physician and surgeon of
Youngstown, Ohio, where he has been located since 1905. Dr.
Blanchard has two children: Ruth Pierce,
lives in Lakewood, Ohio; and Lucille Collister, lives at
Lykens, Pa.
In politics Mr. Blanchard is a Republican.
He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and a highly
respected member of his community.
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B. S. BLISS
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JAMES D.
BONNAR, manager of the Ashtabula Telephone Company, is a
progressive businessman and prominent citizen of Ashtabula County.
He was born there, June 11, 1884, and is the son of John S. and
Libbie (Zeile) Bonnar.
John S. Bonnar was a native of
Ashtabula and the son of Reverend James Bonnar, for many
years rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church of Ashtabula.
John S. Bonnar was ticket agent at Ashtabula for the Lake Shore
& Michigan Southern Railroad for a number of years and later freight
agent. He died in 1895 and his wife died two years later.
Mr. and Mrs. Bonnar were the parents of the following
children: James D., the subject of this sketch; Mary E.,
married Robert Richards, lives in Ashtabula; Effie C.,
married Claud Shannon, lives at Little Rock, Ark.; Lucy C.,
married G. B. Arrington, lives in Montgomery, Ala.; and
John Douglas, born in 1893, died in 1894.
James D. Bonnar received his education in the
public and high schools of Ashtabula and in 1901 entered the employ
of the local telephone company as an office boy. The following
year he went to Cleveland, where he was associated with the North
Electric Company, manufacturers of telephones and switchboards.
Mr. Bonnar returned to Ashtabula and again entered the employ
of the telephone company, but later returned to Cleveland with the
North Electric Company. He went to Chicago in December, 1912,
and in May, 1915, returned to the Ashtabula Telephone Company as
wire chief. Since 1919 Mr. Bonnar has been manager of
the company.
On Oct. 16, 1909, Mr. Bonnar was united in
marriage with Miss Susie Gerald, a native of Saybrook, Ohio,
and the daughter of Fred C. and Jennie (Garner) Gerald,
natives of Saybrook. Mr. Gerald is a leading meat
dealer of Saybrook and vicinity and his business is known as the F.
C. Gerald and Sons. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald are the parents
of four children, as follows: Persie, married Ray P. Cook,
lives at Geneva, Ohio; Anson S., married Lillian Callow,
lives in Saybrook, Ohio; Mrs. Bonnar; and Ralph.
To Mr. and Mrs. Bonnar three children have been born:
James Gerald, born Dec. 1, 1911; Mary Elizabeth, born
Jan. 18, 1918, died May 5, 1919; and Robert Douglas, born
Sept. 25, 1920.
Mr. Bonnar is a member of St. Peter's Episcopal
Church. He is a member of the board of directors of the
Chamber of Commerce and takes an active interest in the affairs of
his community.
Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
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WILLIAM
BOOTH, an enterprising and well known merchant of East
Trumbull, was born there, July 5, 1897. He is the son of
George and Ina (Exceen) Booth.
George Booth has spent his entire life in
Trumbull Township. In early life he was a blacksmith and later
engaged in farming and stock raising. He and his wife now
reside at East Trumbull. They have four children:
Earl, is a veteran of the World War, having served overseas 18
months, lives at East Trumbull, William the subject of this
sketch; Glen, and Isa, both at home.
William Booth was educated in the public schools
of Trumbull Center and when a young man went to Cleveland, where he
remained seven years. On Aug. 24, 1922, he established his
present business, which is among the thriving business enterprises
of the county.
On Nov. 12, 1915, Mr. Booth was married to
Miss Ada House, a native of Cleveland, born June 2, 1895, and
the daughter of W. R. and Emma (King) Hose, the former a
native of England, and the latter of Sandusky, Ohio. Mr.
House now lives retired at Trumbull Center, Ohio. His wife
died Jan. 7, 1918. They were the parents of the following
children: William deceased; Mrs. Booth; Hattie,
married George Kane, lives at Trumbull Center; Gladys,
married John Hunt, lives in Cleveland; and Laura, at
home. To Mr. and Mrs. Booth has been born one child,
William, born April 7, 1917.
Mr. and Mrs. Booth are members of the Catholic
Church and are highly respected and substantial citizens of
Ashtabula County.
Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
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H.
R. BOVEE is a veteran of the World War and a prominent young
farmer of Kingsville Township. He was born on the farm where
he now lives, Aug. 18, 1896, and is the son of F. M. and Nellie (Canham)
Bovee.
Peter Bovee, great-grandfather of the subject of
this sketch, came to Ashtabula County from Vermont in 1833 and
purchased the present Bovee farm in Kingsville Township from
E. Averill. His son, John Emory Bovee, became
one of the leading farmers of his time and his son, F. M., is
also a farmer. The latter was born on the Bovee homestead,
Mar. 29, 1868, and he is now engaged in farming on the adjacent farm
to his sons. His wife is a native of Crawford County, Pa.,
born May 29, 1868. Mr. and Mrs. Bovee have six
children: Cecil, lives at North Olmsted, Ohio, is a
World War Veteran and a graduate of Western Reserve University,
married Cecile Gouvy, a French girl; H. R., the
subject of this sketch; Perry, a student at Ohio State
University; Walter, at home; Eleanor, deceased; and
Allen, deceased. Mr. Bovee is a member of the farm
board and has served as clerk of the school board.
H. R. Bovee received his education in the public
and high school at Kingsville and is now engaged in general farming
on a section of his father's land. During the World War he
enlisted for service and served with the 331st Field Hospital for 21
months, 10 months of which were spent in France and Italy.
On March 16, 1921, Mr. Bovee was united in
marriage with Miss Gertrude Childs, the daughter of F. B.
Childs, a pioneer settler of Kingsville Township, and a next
door neighbor of the Bovee family. A son, Gordon
Russell, was born to Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Bovee, Sept. 22,
1924.
Mr. Bovee is a Republican and he and his wife
are members of the Methodist Church of Kingsville. He is a
substantial young man who is making a success on his farm.
Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
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DUFF BRACE,
mayor of Conneaut, is a highly esteemed and prominent citizen of
Ashtabula County. He was born in Crawford County, Pa., March
18, 1882, and is the son of Alfred J. and Sarah J. (Donahue)
Brace.
Alfred J. Brace, who now lives retired in Conneaut,
was a native of Toledo, Ohio. In early life he went to
Pennsylvania with his parents, where he remained until 1898.
At the time he came with his family to Conneaut, where he has since
lived. Mr. Brace is a Democrat. His wife is a
native of Crawford County, Pa. To Mr. and Mrs. Brace
six children were born: E. G., lives at Conneaut
Harbor; Duff, the subject of this sketch: Margaret A.,
married Lee Dulick, a well known business man of Conneaut;
Perry G., an engineer on the Pennsylvania Railroad, lives at
Ashtabula; Mark S., captain on the Salt Waters, lives at
Conneaut; and Nellie, married Albert Hahn, an engineer
on the Nickel Plate Railroad, lives at Conneaut.
Duff Brace received his education in the public
schools of Erie County, Pa., after which he entered the employ of
the Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad as yard master. He was in
the employ of this company for 23 years. Since 1898 Mr.
Brace has lived in Conneaut, where he is now serving his fourth
term as mayor.
On March 28, 1903, Mr. Brace was married to
Miss Amelia May Holden, who was born in Ashtabula County, Feb.
2, 1881, the daughter of Henry and Mary Ann (Rhoda) Holden,
the former a native of Erie County, Pa., and the latter of England.
Mr. Holden was among the early settlers of Ohio and during
the Civil War served with an Ohio regiment. He died at East
Springfield, Ohio. His wife resides in Conneaut. They
were the parents of the following children: Mattie, the
widow of Vern Phelps, lives at Conneaut; Dora, married
Otis Leonard, lives in Erie County, Pa., Clinton, who
served as a Colonel during the World War, now engaged in the hotel
business at Newark, N. J.; Clayton, twin brother of Clinton,
hotel keeper at Charles City, Iowa; Ross, lives at Conneaut;
Charles, lives at Conneaut; and Mrs. Brace.
To Duff and Amelia May (Holden) Brace, five children have
been born: John A, born Dec. 15, 1904; Lucille H.,
born June 28, 1906; Duff Gordon, born April 2, 1914; Mark
Stanley, born April 10, 1916; and Perry Douglas, born
Aug. 16, 1919. John A. Brace, who is greatly interested
in football, is a member of the Ashtabula team which has won the
Wentling cup.
In politics Mr. Brace is an independent voter.
He belongs to the Knights of Pythias and Elks lodge.
Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
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B.
E. BRAINARD, secretary of the Building & Loan Association of
Jefferson, ranks among the prominent citizens of Ashtabula County.
He was born in Harpersfield Township, Ashtabula County, June 27,
1876, and is the son of John W. and Minnie (Emmons) Brainard.
John W. Brainard was born on a farm in Ashtabula
County, and in early life engaged in general farming. He later
moved to Ashtabula, where he owned and operated a hotel and
restaurant for many years, which was known as the Brainard House.
He was a Republican and a member of the Episcopal Church.
Mr. Brainard is deceased and his widow lives at
Harpersfield, Ohio. B. E., the subject of this sketch,
was their only child.
B. E. Brainard received his education in the
public schools of Geneva, Ohio, and his first business position was
as clerk with the McCormick Implement Company of Cleveland.
He has served as township clerk of Harpersfield Township for 12
years and as clerk of the board of education for 12 years.
Mr. Brainard held the position of secretary and treasurer of the
Harpersfield Telephone Company for seven years, and has served in
his present capacity as secretary of the Building & Loan Association
of Jefferson since January, 1924. Mr. Brainard has
served as a member of the Jefferson school board since 1920 and been
a member of the village council one year.
In 1899 Mr. Brainard was married to Miss
Lillian Nash, a native of Euclid, Ohio, and the daughter of
Thomas and Elizabeth Nash, both natives of England, now living
at Unionville, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Nash were the parents
of the following children: Mary, the widow of J. W. Glynn,
lives in Cleveland; Martha, deceased, was the wife of
Charles Tower, lives at Unionville, Ohio; George,
deceased; Frank, retired, lives at Unionville, Ohio; Steve,
deceased; Mrs. Brainard; Nellie married W. E.
Blanchard, lives at Unionville, Ohio; and Hattie, married
Gustave Snyder, lives at Unionville, Ohio. To Mr.
and Mrs. Brainard two children were born: Harold, a
law student; and Howard, who was graduated from Jefferson
High School in 1924.
Mr. Brainard is a Republican, a member of the
Congregational Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge and the
Elks. He is an enterprising and substantial citizen of
Jefferson and Ashtabula County.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W.
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CHARLES
H. BRANT, deceased, was for many years a leading merchant of
Ashtabula Harbor. He was a native of Finland, born Sept. 10,
1874. At the age of seven years he came to the United States
with his parents and settled in Ashtabula.
Mr. Brant was a well known meat dealer at the
Harbor for 30 years and the business is now owned and operate4d by
his son, Oscar Brant. Charles H. Brant was
married, Apr. 8, 1899 to Alma Mary Nieminen, born in Finland,
Sept. 26, 1875, a daughter of Henry and Christena Nieminen,
natives of Finland where they died. They had eleven children,
Mrs. Brant being the fifth in order of birth; she came to the
United States June, 1893 and settled at Ashtabula Harbor.
Mr. Brant is a very active worker in the Red Cross at the Harbor
and is a devoted worker in the Lutheran church. Mr. Brant
died on Mar. 6, 1923, and his wife now lives in Ashtabula.
They had two children, Oscar and Alma, both of whom
are unmarried. She is a graduate of the Harbor High School and
attended Oberlin College one year, also Miami College one term, a
business course two yeas at Ashtabula where she graduated and also
two yeas at the Spencerian College at Cleveland, where she
graduated. She is now teaching shorthand and typewriting in
the Harbor High School. She is also secretary to
Superintendent Wenner of the Harbor schools. She was
born Nov. 6, 1900; Oscar Brant attended Miami College
two years and then entered the Medical College at Cincinnati, but on
account
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ASA
BRASSINGTON, who conducts a general merchandise store in
Saybrook Township, is a member of a well known pioneer family of
Ashtabula County. He was born at Saybrook, Ohio, in 1850, and
is the son of John and Eliza (Brondage) Brassington.
John Brassington was a native of New York, as was
also his wife. They were married there in 1833 and five years
later came to Ashtabula County and located on a farm on North Ridge
Road near Saybrook. He was a wool buyer and died in July,
1901, at the age of 93 yeas. His wife died Oct. 25, 1900, at
the age of 87 years. Mr. and Mrs. Brassington were the
parents of 12 children; four of whom are now living: Frank,
a retired hardware merchant, lives in Shaker Heights, Ohio; Asa,
the subject of this sketch; Mary Savage, lives in Detroit,
Mich.; and James W., engaged in the real estate business.
Mr. Brassington was married on December 27,
1917, to Miss Addie M. Preston, a native of Michigan, born
Oct. 11, 1872, and the daughter of Levi R. and Lucinda O'Brien
Preston. Mr. Preston was born in Sandusky County, Ohio,
Dec. 24, 1849. His wife died Feb. 15, 1915. Two sons,
Glen Y. and Elton, live in Michigan. Mr.
Brassington married the first time to Helen M. Brown and
to this union three children were born, as follows: Charles
E., lives in Toledo, Ohio, married Nettie Johnson, and
they have one child, Dorothy; Ray, deceased; and Mrs.
Gertrude Lewis, lives in Detroit, Mich., and had one child,
Helen, now deceased.
Helen Brown Brassington was born in 1852 in Erie
County, Pa. She died Aug. 28, 1917.
Mr. Brassington and his wife hold a membership
in the Methodist church and are highly respected citizens of
Ashtabula County.
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DIXIE H. BRAYMAN,
a widely known citizen of Ashtabula County, who is successfully
engaged in business at Pierpont, was born near Cambridge Springs,
Pa., June 8, 1863, and is the son of Edwin and Mary Jane (Knapp)
Brayman.
Edwin Brayman, deceased, was a
veteran of the Civil War. He was born on a farm in Pierpont
Township, Ashtabula County, and when a young man removed to Crawford
County, Pa., where he engaged in farming and the breeding of fine
race horses. He died in 1870. His wife lives in St.
Louis with a daughter and is now 86 years of age. Mr. and
Mrs. Brayman had four children, as follows: Burton L.,
lives at Girard, Pa.; Fidelia, married Harry Wheeler
lives in St. Louis; Dixie H. the subject of this sketch; and
Lizzie, the widow of Harlow Kibbie, lives in New York.
Dixie H. Brayman was educated in the district
schools of Cherry Valley, Ohio, and Cambridge Springs, Pa.
When a young man he worked as a farm hand and received 50 cents per
day. Later, he purchased a farm and became a successful
breeder of dairy stock. Since 1912 Mr. Brayman has been
interested in the confectionary business and owns an up-to-date
place of business at Pierpont.
On Mar. 3, 1895, Mr. Brayman was united in
marriage with Miss Nellie Aldrich a native of Pierpont, born
Sept. 19, 1871, and the daughter of Reuben and Caroline (St.
John) Aldrich, the former a native of Canada and the latter New
York. Mr. Aldrich died in November, 1890, and his wife
died in February, 1891. They were the parents of the following
children: Herbert, Ella and Harry, all deceased;
and Mrs. Brayman. To Dixie H. and Nellie (Aldrich)
Brayman five children have been born, as fellows: Mary
born Apr. 12, 1896, married on Nov. 4, 1916, to Berne Moore,
a farmer, lives in Pierpont Township; Florence, born Sept.
28, 1898, lives in Ashtabula; Harry born Oct. 5, 1902, lives
in Ashtabula; Aldrich, born Nov. 15, 1906, at home; and
Leah, born Sept. 14, 1908, also at home. Mr. and Mrs.
Brayman have two grandchildren: Virginia, born Mar. 18,
1918; and Howard, born Jan. 15, 1920. All the members
of the Brayman family, as well as Mrs. Brayman were
born in the present home, which was originally the Aldrich
homestead.
Mr. Brayman is a Republican and he and his
family hold membership in the Presbyterian church. He is
considered among Ashtabula County's most efficient citizens.
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JAMES BROWN
is an enterprising, and well known merchant of Conneaut. He
was born in Italy, April 28, 1867, and is the son of Pasquale and
Mary (Cubellis) Brown.
Pasquale Brown came to this country for several
years, but returned to his native country, where he died in 1909.
His wife lives there with a daughter. They were the parents of
two children: Theresa, married Savadore Perratta,
lives in Italy; and James, the subject of this sketch.
James Brown came to the United States in 1887
and was employed in a quarry at Newcastle, Pa., for five and
one-half years, after which he returned to Italy. In 1895 he
returned to this country and located at Lowelville, Ohio, removing
the following year to Ashtabula, the next year to Conneaut, where he
was employed by the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company. In
1902 Mr. Brown established his present business and has been
located at 760 Broad Street since Oct. 17, 1907. He carries a
general line of merchandise and is among the successful business men
of the community.
On May 9, 1895, Mr. Brown was united in marriage
with Miss Anna Arpe, also a native of Italy, who died in
1909, leaving the following children: Mary, married John
Richer, lives at Conneaut; Pasquale, deceased;
Frederick, married Celia Krause, lives at Conneaut;
Elizabeth, married Chester L. Norton, lives at Conneaut;
Alexander, born May 6, 1904, served with the United States Navy
after the World War, and now lives at home; Francis, born
Aug. 16, 1906, lives at home; and Jacob, born Aug. 6, 1908, a
student. Mr. Brown has eight grandchildren.
Mr. Brown and his family are members of St.
Mary's Catholic Church and are favorably known in Conneaut.
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L. F. BROWN,
owner and editor of the Orwell News-Letter, ranks among the well
known and substantial citizens of Ashtabula County. He was
born in Trumbull County, Ohio, Nov. 5, 1872, and is a son of
Marvin and Marietta (Fouts) Brown, natives of Trumbull County,
and both now deceased. L. F. Brown received his
education in the public and high schools of Painesville, Ohio, after
which he attended Brooklyn Polytechnic School of Brooklyn, N. Y.
He then returned to his father's farm, where he remained until 1912,
at which time he became associated with the Bloomfield Development
Company, and the reclaiming of the Bloomfield swamp. In 1920
Mr. Brown purchased the Orwell News-Letter, which was
established in 1886. He has improved the plant extensively
with electrical equipment and it is one of the up to date
publications of the county. Mr. Brown has resided at
Orwell since 1918.
On Oct. 15, 1908, Mr. Brown was united in
marriage with Miss Myrtle Stewart, of Trumbull County, Ohio
and they have two children: Marvin Huntington, born
Marc. 27, 1910, and Dorothy Stewart, born July 1, 1912.
Mr. Brown is a Republican, a member of the
Disciple Church and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
He is a man of progressive ideas in his business and a citizen of
whom the community is proud.
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MISS
MARIE TRACY BROWN, librarian of the Carnegie Public Library
at Conneaut, is among the well known and highly esteemed women of
Ashtabula County. She was born in Detroit, Mich., and is the
daughter of Joseph V. and Maria W. (Barnes) Brown.
Josiah Brown, the grandfather of Miss Brown,
was one of the earliest settlers of Conneaut, having come here from
Windsor, Vermont. His home, which was built in 1816, still
stands at Conneaut and is the oldest landmark in that vicinity.
Mr. Brown was one of the early advocates of education and the
first school in the township was held in a hollow sycamore tree
which he drew up from the Conneaut Creek and set up opposite his
home. The school room was small, accommodating but eight, and
Mary Baker was the first teacher. Josiah Brown
married Miss Elizabeth Flint Venen, a native of Fitchburg,
Mass., and they had eight children: Josiah, Mary, Eliza, Joseph,
Harvey, Olive, Albert and Ruth all of whom are now
deceased. Joseph V. Brown was born in Conneaut,
graduated at Yale University, studied law, and later edited the Lake
Superior Journal. In later years he returned to the old
homestead and engaged in general farming. To Joseph V. and
Maria W. (Barnes) Brown, six children were born as follows:
Henry V., now deceased; Elizabeth Strong, Marie Tracy
the subject of this sketch, and Emile Tracy, who teaches
music, all living in the Conneaut home; Catherine Ruth, who
married Howell Cummins, both now deceased; Joseph
Randolph, and artist, living in Boston; Mr. and Mrs. J. V.
Brown are both deceased.
Marie Tracy Brown was educated in the public
schools of Conneaut, and at Hillsdale College, Oberlin College and
Knox College, and the Library Training School at Chautauqua.
After teaching school for a number of years, Miss Brown was
appointed librarian of the Carnegie Public Library, on May 3, 1909.
A history of the Public Library of Conneaut appears elsewhere in
these volumes.
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S. W. BROWN is an enterprising and well
known dentist of Ashtabula and a veteran of the World War. He
was born at Tiro, Ohio, Jan. 9, 1885, and is the son of W. A. and
Nora (Stevens) Brown.
Dr. S. W. Brown was reared at Tiro, Ohio, and after
attending Ohio University and Wooster University, entered Ohio State
University, from which he received his degree in dentistry. He
then located in Ashtabula with offices at 198½ Main Street.
Mr. Brown enlisted for service during the World War in 1917 at
Ashtabula, as First Lieutenant. He then sailed for overseas
from Hoboken, N. J., and was promoted to Captain in 1918, and in
May, 1919, became Major. He returned to the United States,
June 22, 1919, and was on hospital duty at Des Moines, Iowa, until
Oct. 15, 1919. He then came to Ashtabula, Ohio and opened his
office at 8 Center Street. He was overseas for a period of 22
months. Dr. Brown has established an excellent
practice and is known as a competent man in his profession.
Dr. Brown was married to Miss Hazel Kaufman,
who was born at Tiro, Ohio, in 1887, and the daughters of
Amos and Florence (Robinson) Kaufman residents of Tiro. To
Dr. and Mrs. Brown have been born two children: Martha
Jean born September 5th, 1914; and Harold born May 23,
1921. The Brown home is located at 580 Lake Street,
Ashtabula.
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WILLIAM
H. BROWN, well known building contractor of Ashtabula County,
living at Andover, is a native of Ohio. He was born in
Trumbull County, Jan. 7, 1854, and is the son of Thomas and
Margaret (Horn) Brown.
The Brown family originally came to this
country from Scotland. Thomas Brown came here with his
wife in 1850 and settled on a farm in Johnston Township, Trumbull
County, Ohio, where he became a prominent farmer. About the
year 1848 he sold his Trumbull County farm and bought a farm in
Richmond Township, Ashtabula County, where he died and with his wife
and her father and mother are buried in the cemetery at the center
of that township. He died at the age of 47 years in 1859, and
his wife died in Brooklyn, N. Y., at the age of 77 years.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown were the parents of the following children:
Margaret, deceased; James, lives at Jefferson, Ohio;
Elizabeth, lives at Conneaut, Ohio; Marion deceased;
Catherine Baker, lives at Andover; William H., the
subject of this sketch; Thomas J., deceased; and Janet,
deceased.
William H. Brown was reared on his father's farm
and attended the district schools. He engaged in general
farming at an early age and became one of hte prosperous farmers of
Ashtabula County. Mr. Brown is also widely known as a
building contractor and has erected many of the business places and
residences at Andover and vicinity.
On Dec. 28, 1881, Mr. Brown was united in
marriage with Miss Sylvia L. Marvin, a native of Andover,
born June 19, 1857, and the daughter of James and Mary E. (Linn)
Marvin, the former a native of Andover and the latter of
Espyville, Pa. Mr. Marvin was born Mar. 16, 1824, and
his wife was born Apr. 27, 1828. They were the parents of four
children: Mrs. W. H. Brown; Margaret E. French,
deceased; Clinton J., lives with Mrs. W. H. Brown; and
George L., lives on the old home place. To
William H. and Sylvania L. (Marvin) Brown
two children were born: Clyde G., born May 28, 1885,
married Carrie Kemmer, and they have two children:
Elizabeth Mae, born Nov. 30, 1914, and Seymour K., born
Aug. 9, 1918; and Frederick Marvin, born May 27, 1892, lives
at Andover and is a ticket clerk for the New York Central Railroad
at Youngstown, Ohio.
Mr. Brown is a Republican and has always taken
an active interest in the affairs of his town, having served as
mayor, notary public and justice of hte peace, and other official
positions. The Brown family are highly esteemed
citizens of their community.
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HARLEY
C. BREWSTER is among the progressive and enterprising young
men of Conneaut. He was born on a farm in Erie County, Pa., in
1897, and is the son of Irvin and Mary E. (Wright) Brewster.
Irvin Brewster is a native of Pennsylvania and has
always followed general farming in Erie County, where he owns a well
improved farm of 78 acres. He is a Republican and a member of
the Methodist Church. There are four children in the
Brewster family, as follows: Myrtie, married Raymond
Porter, lives at Springfield, Pa.; and Charles, at home.
Harley C. Brewster spent his boyhood on the home
place and attended the public schools. He began life as a
sailor on the Great Lakes and after two years of that life he came
to Conneaut in 1919 and entered the employ of the Nickel Plat
Railroad as fireman. In 1922 Mr. Brewster became
connected with the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company as an electric
welder, in which capacity he is now serving.
On June 18, 1921, Mr. Brewster was united in
marriage with Miss Nellie Risley, a native of Kingsville,
Ohio, born June 15, 1896, and the daughter of William A. and
Jessie (Dibble) Risley, both natives of Ashtabula County.
William A. Risley was married first to Jessie Dibble,
who died Feb. 10, 1900. To this union the following children
were born: Fannie, died at the age of three years;
Florence, married Harold Roath, lives at Ashtabula;
Clyde, lives at Ashtabula, is a veteran of the World War, having
served overseas for more than a year; Mrs. Brewster; and
Mary died in infancy. Mr. Risley was married the
second time to Miss Hattie Payne, who had taught school for
16 years before her marriage. To this union were born two
sons, Walter and Edgar, both at home. Before her
marriage, Mrs. Brewster had taught school for six years at
Sheffield, Plymouth, Ashtabula and Conneaut. She is a graduate
of Kingsville High School and the Kingsville Normal School.
William A. Brewster and wife now live on their farm in
Kingsville Township. Mr. and Mrs. Harley C. Brewster
have a daughter, Shirley Fay, who was born Oct. 27, 1922.
Mr. Brewster is a Republican, a member of the
Methodist Church, and belongs to the Knights of Pythias. He
and his wife are well and favorably known in Ashtabula County.
Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
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F.
C. BURLINGAME, a reliable and substantial citizen of
Ashtabula County, was born at Jamestown, Pa., Feb. 10, 1870.
He is a son of Edwin R. and Harriet (Swan) Burlingame.
Edwin R. Burlingame was born in Ohio, Aug. 8, 1823,
and his wife was born at Geneva, Ohio, Jan. 1, 1835. Mr.
Burlingame was a Civil War veteran and was engaged in railroad
building during his life. He died Nov. 19, 1899, and his wife
died June 15, 1902. Mr. and Mrs. Burlingame were the
parents of the following children: Willis, born Aug.
24, 1854, died in infancy; Mrs. Ida Hotchkiss, born June 13,
1856, lives in Ashtabula; Lewis, born Dec. 6, 1859, died in
1920; Homer, born Feb. 12, 1864; was killed at Dunkirk, N.
Y., Dec. 5, 1880; Herman, twin brother of Homer, died at the
age of two years; Frank C., the subject of this sketch; and
Mrs. Clara Evans, born Feb. 14, 1873, lives in Ashtabula.
Frank C. Burlington received his education in
the schools of Austinburg, Ohio, and in early life engaged in
farming. He later was employed on the Franklin division of the
New York Central Railroad for a number of years, after which he went
to Lincoln, Neb., where he was connected with the B. M. Railroad.
In 1896 Mr. Burlingame returned to Ashtabula County making
the trip by wagon, which required six weeks. In 1917 Mr.
Burlingame located on his farm of nineteen and a half acres
near Jefferson, where he raises fruit and poultry. Since 1918
he has been employed by the American Fork & Hoe Company as an
inspector.
Mr. Burlingame was married first
to Miss Nellie Hotchkiss, deceased. To this union two
children were born: Hubert, lives in Akron, Ohio; and
Mary married Ray Emerson, lives at Kansas City, Mo.
On Mar. 10, 1903, Mr. Burlingame was married at
Painesville, Ohio, to Mrs. Anna Manson, the daughter of
James and Anna Kaucky. Mr. Kaucky was born at Prague,
Germany, Aug. 28, 1834, and died Aug. 7, 1909. He spoke five
European languages. His wife, who lives at Cleveland, was born
in Germany May 7, 1845. They were the parents of 13 children,
five of whom are now living: Mary, born Jan. 28, 1864;
Jennie, born Dec. 29, 1867, lives in Cleveland; Mrs.
Burlingame, born July 26, 1871; James, born April 15,
1880, lives at Seattle, Wash.; and Frank, born Jan. 16, 1882,
lives in Cleveland.
In politics, Mr. Burlingame is identified with
the Republican party. He and his family are members of the
Methodist church and are well known and dependable citizens of their
community.
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Mr. & Mrs.
Henry A. Buss |
HENRY
A. BUSS, master mechanic with the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock
Company at Conneaut, is an enterprising and progressive citizen of
Ashtabula County. He was born at Sand Beach, Mich., May 27,
1868, and is the son of William G. and Emily J. (Farnham) Buss.
William G. Buss was a native of Canada and an early
settler of Conneaut, where he was engaged in the lumber business for
a number of years. He served with the 29th Ohio Infantry
during the Civil War and was in service for four years and nine
months. Mr. Buss was a Republican, a member of the
Baptist Church, and belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic and
the Masonic lodge. He died Mar. 26, 1901. His wife lives
at Lilly Dale, N. Y., and is 77 years of age. They were the
parents of five children, as follows: Henry A., the
subject of this sketch; Jennie married Justin
Williams, lives in Florida; Don Alfred, lives in
Honolulu; Lee, lives at Huron, Ohio; and Anna, the
widow of Arthur Fritz, who died in March, 1921.
Henry A. Buss received his education in the
public and high schools of Conneaut. His first position was
with the Record Tin Can Company and in 1889 he entered the employ of
the Lake Shore Railway Bridge department, where he remained until
1897. At that time he entered the employ of the Pittsburgh &
Conneaut Dock Company as a machinist. After various promotions Mr.
Buss was made master mechanic in 1916.
On Nov. 17, 1891, Mr. Buss was united in
marriage with Miss Minnie May Tinker, a native of Conneaut,
born Sept. 18, 1872, and the daughter of Burton and Alida
(Sanford) Tinker.
The TINKER FAMILY ranks among the
leading pioneer families of Ashtabula County, having settled there
in 1810. Burton Tinker was born at Kingsville, Ohio,
May 27, 1852, and is the son of Sylvester and Orphia (Gillman)
Tinker.
Sylvester Tinker, was born in Massachusetts, May 6,
1811 and his wife, also a native of Massachusetts, was born Dec. 28,
1814. They were the parents of the following children:
Austin and Louisa deceased; Julia, married first to
Albert Benton and now the widow of John Fuller lives at
Conneaut; Wilbur, deceased; Julius, lives at Tinker
Hollow, Ohio; Emma, deceased, was the wife of Edward Fisk;
Burton, father of Mrs. Buss; Clinton, retired farmer,
lives at Kingsville, Ohio; and Nellie married Frank Castle
lives in California. Sylvester Tinker was the inventor
of the Tinker Mowing Machine and the Tinker Threshing
Machine, which were among the first of the modern farming
implements. He died July 24, 1897, and his wife died July 12,
1875
On July 4, 1871, Burton Tinker was married to
Miss Alida Sanford, a native of Pennsylvania, born Oct. 29,
1852, and a daughter of Alvin and Sarah Jane (Spicer) Sanford.
To Mr. and Mrs. Burton Tinker were born two children:
Mrs. Buss and Addie Jane, born May 23, 1876, married
Walter Thompson, lives at Conneaut. Mr. Tinker
lives retired in Conneaut. To Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Buss
one son was born, Kenneth Lee, born Jan. 28, 1894, a machine
operator employed by the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company.
He was married on Dec. 1, 1915, to Miss Eleanor Miller, a
native of Cleveland, and to this union three children have been
born: Henry Willard, died on Dec. 11, 1920; Eleanor Lee,
born June 6, 1920, and Don Burton, born in 1922.
Mr. Buss is identified with the Masonic lodge
and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Elks. He and
his family hold membership in the Baptist church and are held in
high regard throughout the community.
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F. A. BUTLER
is a substantial and highly esteemed citizen of Ashtabula County.
He was born in Kent County, Mich., June 26, 1860, and is the son of
N. S. and Bettsy E. (Heath) Butler.
There were two children in the Butler family,
of whom F. A., the subject of this sketch, is the elder.
A daughter died in infancy. Mr. Butler was reared and
educated at Andover and entered the government mail service in 1891
as a railway postal clerk out of Cleveland to Syracuse, N. Y.
He later engaged in farming and stock raising and became one of the
leading farmers of the county. He now lives in Andover.
On Sept. 14, 1905, Mr. Butler was married to
Miss Inez Prentice, a native of Jefferson, born Mar. 23, 1874,
and the daughter of Daniel Albert and Clara (Hyde) Prentice.
Mr. Prentice was born at Jefferson, Ohio, Dec. 21, 1850, and
died Nov. 23, 1906. He was the son of David H. and Philena
Prentice, natives of Ohio. Mrs. Daniel Albert Prentice
now lives at Jefferson, Ohio. She has two daughters: Mrs.
Butler; and Emma G. Ellis, lives at Cleveland.
Mr. and Mrs. Butler have one son, Albert N., who was born
Oct. 19, 1907. Before her marriage, Mrs. Butler taught
school for a number of years.
Mr. Butler is a Republican and his wife and son
are members of the Congregational Church. They are members of
the National Grange and have many friends and acquaintances
throughout Ashtabula County.
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FRED BUTLER
is an enterprising and progressive business man of Conneaut Harbor.
He was born in Newfoundland, Jan.21, 1889, and is the son of
Alexander and Amelia (Gardner) Butler.
Alexander Butler, who now lives retired in
Newfoundland, was a fisherman for more than 32 years. His wife
died in1899. They were the parents of the following children:
Israel, lives in Conneaut; Ethel Grace, died at the
age of 17 years; Archibald, lives at Iron River, Wis.;
Jessie, married Cullen Freeman, lives in Newfoundland;
Fred, the subject of this sketch; Mark, lives in
Newfoundland; and Julia, married Frank Ryan lives in
Newfoundland.
Fred Butler spent his boyhood in his native land
and was educated there. He came to America in 1911 and settled
at Conneaut, where he was employed as steward on the Great Lakes for
eight years. On Nov. 3, 1919, Mr. Butler opened his
present place of business at Conneaut Harbor, where he carries a
complete line of general merchandise, Men's clothing, and dry goods.
He has a large store and an extensive business.
On Jan. 4, 1919, Mr. Butler was married to
Miss Sarah Duffett, a native of Newfoundland, and the daughter
of John and Mariah (Gardner) Duffett. There were nine
children in the DUFFETT FAMILY, as follows: Thomas,
lives in Boston, Mass.; Mrs. Butler; Harry, lives in
Conneaut; Ella, married Kenneth George, lives in
Newfoundland; Edward, lives in Conneaut; Ethel,
married George Frampton, lives in Toronto, Canada; Gorman,
lives in Conneaut; Alex; and Charles, deceased.
Harry and Edward Duffett are veterans of the World
War, having served overseas throughout the entire war. To
Fred and Sarah (Duffett) Butler have been born two children:
Frederick, born Sept. 25, 1920; and Margaret born Jan.
15, 1922.
Mr. Butler is a member of the Episcopal Church
and belongs to the Masonic Lodge and the Knights of Pythias.
Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
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