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By Mrs. Moina W. Large
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1924

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  WALLIS F. CALAWAY, a substantial and highly esteemed citizen of Ashtabula County, was born in a log cabin in Plymouth Township, Ashtabula County, in 1861.  He is a son of Lewis B. and Sylvia (Wallis) Callaway.
     Lewis B. Calaway was a native of Austinburg, Ohio, his father having settled there many years ago.  He came from Connecticut and became a large land owner in Ohio.  He died in 1893.  His son improved a farm of 80 acres, which was all in timber.  The wood was sold by Mr. Calaway for 60 cents a cord.  His wife was born at Bedford, Ohio, and died at the age of 63 years.  Mr. and Mrs. Calaway were the parents of 12 children, five of whom are now living.
     Wallis F. Calaway was educated in the schools of Austinburg and Grand Rapids, Mich.  When he was only 14 years old he worked in the timber with his father.  Later he learned the painter's trade, which he has successfully engaged in for 41 years.  He lives at Austinburg.
     On Sept. 13, 1883, Mr. Calaway was married to Miss Harriet Randall, of Austinburg, who died May 8, 1915.  She was the daughter of Henry and Harriet Randall, both deceased.  To Mr. and Mrs. Calaway were born two children: Bernice, who has been connected with the local postoffice for six years; and Harold L., lives in Cleveland.  He is a veteran of the World War, having served overseas with the 145th Ohio Infantry.
     In politics Mr. Calaway is identified with the Republican party.  He is one of Austinburg's most active church workers, being a member of the first Congregational church.  Mr. Calaway has an extensive acquaintance in Ashtabula County and is recognized as a dependable citizen.
 Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 823
  JOSEPH CALDERONE, proprietor of the City Market House, is an enterprising and successful merchant of Conneaut.  He was born in Italy, Apr. 14, 1873, and is a son of Vincent and Mary (Chear) Calderone.
     Vincent Calderone came to this country when a young man and settled in Chicago, later removing to Cleveland, where he remained for two years.  He then lived in Conneaut until the time of his retirement, at which time he returned to his native land, Italy.  Joseph, the subject of this sketch, was the only child born to Mr. and Mrs. Calderone.
     Joseph Calderone came to America in 1892, after receiving his education in the schools of Italy.  He lived in Chicago for several years and in 1904 located in Cleveland, where he engaged in the fruit business.  In 1905 he removed to Conneaut, where he continued in the same business.  Mr. Calderone opened his present place of business at 277 Main Street in 1918, and has established an extensive trade.  His store is up-to-date in all respects and the building is owned by Mr. Calderone.
     In 1899 Mr. Calderone was united in marriage with Miss Prudence Chear, also a native of Italy, and to this union were born two sons: James, born in 1900, and Marono, born in 1902.  They are both engaged in business with their father.
     Mr. Calderone and his family are members of the Catholic Church and are highly esteemed citizens of the county.
 Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 725
  W. W. CALLENDER, an upright and honorable citizen of Ashtabula, was born at Hartsgrove, Ohio, Nov. 30, 1856, and is the son of Robert and Louise Callender.  Robert Callender was a farmer during his life and met with marked success.  He died. at Hartsgrove, Ohio, in 1886 and his wife died in 1902 at the age of 80 years.  They were the parents of the following children: John F., lives in Hartsgrove township; Guy S., deceased, was a professor at Yale University; Robert, Jr., died when two years old; Sherman, an attorney, lives in Detroit, Mich.; Caroline, died at the age of 18 years; Jeanette, died at the age of 18 years; Ellen, married James B. McIntosh, lives at Geneva, Ohio; Florence, married John Y. Hall, lives at Geneva, Ohio; Jennie, married Harry W. Rawdon, who died in August, 1923; and W. W., the subject of this sketch.
     W. W. Callender received his education in the schools of Hartsgrove, Ohio, and later attended Grand River Institute of Ohio.  He remained on his father’s farm until 1904, at which time he went to Cleveland and engaged in the real estate business.  Later he removed to Ashtabula and became interested in the automobile business there.  In 1919 he engaged in the real estate business and is now interested in same, having a lake front allotment at Van Buran Bay, N. Y.  Mr. Callender has many interests and owns a large amount of real estate in Ashtabula.
     Mr. Callender was married to Miss Addie Olin, a native of Windsor, Ohio, and the daughter of Arvin A. and Laura Olin, both of whom are deceased. follows: To Mr. and Mrs. Callender four children have been born, as Bessie C., born July 12, 1886, a graduate of Spencerian School in Cleveland, and now a bookkeeper and stenographer for her brother, Elmo O.; Lynn W., born Mar. 29, 1888, engaged in the oil business at Wichita Falls, Texas, is a veteran of the World War, having served in the aviation; Elmo O., born Aug. 14, 1890, married Jessie Conley, and he is engaged in the automobile business at 13 Spring Street, Ashtabula; and Paul R., born Mar. 5, 1892, married Laura Stewart, and they live at Paris, Tenn.  Elmo O. Callender has two children: Albert West, born Nov. 17, 1916; and Helen Lucile, born Feb. 28, 1921.  Paul R. Callender has two sons, West W. and Robert Paul.
     In politics, W. W. Callender is a Republican.  His first presidential vote was cast for President Garfield.  Mrs. Callender is a member of the First Congregational Church of Ashtabula and is president of the Bunker Hill Club.  Mr. Callender belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 522
  CHARLES D. CAMP, a well known and highly respected citizen of Williamsfield, who is engaged in general farming and conducts a garage, is a native of Ashtabula County.  He was born on a farm in Wayne Township, June 29, 1874, and is the son of W. E. and Hulda (Justin) Camp. 
     W. E. Camp, also a native of Ashtabula County, was born in Wayne Township, Aug. 24, 1843, and is the son of Cyrus and Eliza (Forbes) Camp.  Cyrus Camp was born in Connecticut, May 16, 1795, and came to Ohio in 1820, locating on a farm in Wayne Township, Ashtabula County.  He died Dec. 12, 1876, and his wife died Dec. 11, 1865.  They had seven children, of whom four are now living: W. E., father of the subject of this sketch; George R., lives in Michigan; Sarah Ann, lives in New York; and Rachael, lives at St. Paul, Minn.
     When W. E. Camp was 10 years of age he attended the 50th anniversary celebration of Wayne Township and since that time has attended its 60th and 75th anniversaries.  He cast his first vote for Abraham Lincoln and has always taken a keen interest in the affairs of his community.  Mr. Camp has been a member of the Congregational Church for 50 years and is among the honored pioneers of Ashtabula County.
     On Mar. 1, 1866, W. E. Camp was united in marriage with Miss Hulda Justin, a native of Colebrook, Ohio, born July 30, 1848, and to this union three children were born: William Edward, born Dec. 26, 1869, lives at Williamsfield; Charles David, born June 29, 1874, the subject of this sketch; and Alma H. Cook, lives at West Andover, Ohio.  Mrs. Camp died Feb. 11, 1923.
     Charles D. Camp was educated in the district schools of Wayne Township and spent his boyhood on his father's farm.  He was rural mail carrier from 1904 until 1920 when he resigned, having carried the mail from West Williamsfield over a route of 29 miles for 16 years.  He then engaged in farming, in a way, on his 13 acres of land at the south edge of Williamsfield Village, where he also conducts a garage, selling gas, oils, tires and other allied products.
     On Dec. 24, 1894, Mr. Camp was married to Miss Kate Cordelia Cook, a native of Ohio, born Oct. 16, 1871, and the daughter of George B. and Mernia (Ives) Cook.  Mr. Cook was born in Ohio, Oct. 4, 1834, and died Apr. 4, 1909.  His wife was born Sept. 26, 1834, and died Feb. 8, 1914.  Mr. and Mrs. Cook celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1908, and they were the parents of the following children: William H., lives at Ashtabula; Mary Warner, lives in New Lyme Township, Ashtabula County; Laura Day, lives at Orwell, Ohio; George D., lives in Cleveland; Mrs. Camp; and Clayton Ives, lives at West Andover, Ohio.  To Charles D. and Cordelia (Cook) Camp have been born nine children, as follows: James F., born Dec. 25, 1895, a veteran of the World War, lives at Cleveland and has one son, Kenneth; Gertrude L., born Dec. 8, 1896, died June 25, 1897; Clara M. Hayes, lives at Warren, Ohio, born Mar. 8, 1898, and she has four children, Robert L., Ruth E., Leta and Charles; Charles Clayton, born Feb. 20, 1902; Lyle E., born Dec. 13, 1904; Gerald B., born Feb. 14, 1908, died in infancy; Virgil L., born Dec. 3, 1911, at home; Russell V., born June 20, 1916, died in infancy; and Agnes, born Feb. 18, 1918.
     Mr. Camp is a member of the Congregational Church and belongs to the Masonic lodge.  He is one of the progressive and substantial citizens of Ashtabula County.
 Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 800
  G. A. CANDELA, a progressive and enterprising citizen of Ashtabula, was born in Italy, Jan. 17, 1878, and is the son of Joseph and Marie Candela.
     Joseph Candela came to this country in 1882 and settled at Madison, N. J., where he died in 1918.  He was a leading merchant at that place and owned a large florist shop.  His wife died in Italy in 1904.  Mr. and Mrs. Candela were the parents of the following children:  Andrew, lives in Ashtabula; G. A. the subject of this sketch; died in 1904; Teresinna, lives in Italy; and Antoinette, lives in Italy.
     G. A. Candela spent his boyhood in his native land and came to this country in 1891.  He remained in New York city until 1899, at which time he came to Ashtabula.  Since 1923 he has owned and operated a pool room at 396 Columbus Street, Ashtabula Harbor.  He is also a leading barber of the city.
     In 1903 Mr. Candela was married to Miss Canono, a native of Youngstown, Ohio, and to this union seven children have been born,  as follows:  Joseph, Tony, James, Anthony, Ongola, Anna and Adawood.
     Mr. Candela is a Republican and is now serving his third term as councilman of Ashtabula.  He is a member of the Catholic church and a substantial citizen of his community.
 Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page  1033
  E. A. CANFIELD is a prominent farmer and stockman of Colebrook Township and a member of a family that has been identified with Ashtabula County for many years.  He is a native of Colebrook Township, born June 22, 1854, and a son of George and Eunice (Walling) Canning.
     George Canfield was a native of New York and came to Ashtabula County with his parents when he was seventeen years of age.  He purchased the present Canfield farm in 1878 and was an extensive farmer as well as stockman.  He died in 1880, and his wife is also deceased.  They had five children, as follows:  Mary; Alfred, deceased; E. A., the subject of this sketch; and Ashley and Abbie Jane, both deceased.
     E. A. Canfield spent his boyhood on his father's farm and was educated in the schools at Colebrook.  He owns and operates eighty acres of land and does general farming.
     On Aug. 1, 1883, Mr. Canfield was united in marriage with Miss Viola Munger, who was born at Cherry Valley, Ohio, Aug. 20, 1864, the daughter of David and Elizabeth (Cook) Munger, early settlers of Ashtabula County.  To Mr. and Mrs. Canfield have been born four children: Laura Westman, born Mar. 16, 1887p; Bessie Bennett, born Sept. 2, 1888, has two children, Florence and John; Mabel Bailey, born Dec. 8, 1890, has two children, Howard and Pearl; and Ella, born Dec. 8, 1894.
     Mr. Canfield is identified with the Republican party.
 Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page  1083
  W. H. CAREY, now living retired in New Lyme Township, is a prominent pioneer citizen of Ashtabula County.  He was born at Rock Creek, Oct. 11, 1844, and is the son of Harry and Lucy (Chapman) Carey.
     Henry Carey was born in Connecticut in 1811, and his wife was born May 25, 1813.  They were married Feb. 24, 1833, and were the parents of six children.  Mr. Carey was among the earliest settlers of New Lyme Township and a successful farmer.  He died July 30, 1890, and his wife died in 1898.
     W. H. Carey was reared on his father's farm and received his education in a log schoolhouse.  He served throughout the Civil War and was severely wounded in action.  For a number of years Mr. Carey ranked among the leading stockmen of Ashtabula County, and now lives retired.
     In 1914 Mr. Carey was united in marriage with Mrs. Mary Eunice Chapman, the widow of William L. Chapman, who died Feb. 28, 1904.
     In politics Mr. Carey is a Republican and he has served as road supervisor.  He is among the substantial and highly respected citizens of Ashtabula County.
 Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 1091

Alfred Carlson		 ALFRED CARLSON, well known business man and substantial citizen of Ashtabula Harbor, where he has been engaged in the grocery business for 22 years, was born in Sweden, Jan. 4, 1866.  He is the son of Carl Johnson and Katherine Carlson.
     Carl Johnson Carlson was a native of Sweden, where he spent his entire life.  He was born April 5, 1836, and is now deceased.  His wife was born Nov. 5, 1841, and resides in Sweden.  They were the parents of seven children, as follows:  Alfred,  the subject of this sketch; John, lives in Sweden; Patrick, lives in Ashtabula, where he has been an engineer on the docks for 30 years; Otto, lives at Geneva, Ohio; Bettie, married Albin Anderson, lives at Portland, Ore.; Alma, married Alfred Anderson, lives in Sweden; and Freida, married Gus Ekstrom, lives at Portland, Ore.  Mr. Ekstrom was killed in a railroad accident in 1923.
     Alfred Carlson was reared and educated in his native land and in 1888 came to the United States and located in Ashtabula.  During his many years of business at 118 Oak Street, Mr. Carlson has handled a high grade line of products and he ranks among the leading merchants high grade line of products and he ranks among the leading merchants at the Harbor.
     On April 4, 1899, Mr. Carlson was united in marriage with Miss Albertina Benson, a native of Sweden and the daughter of Bjata and Anna Johanson, both of whom are deceased.  To Mr. and Mrs. Carlson two children have been born: Otto Albin, born May 27, 1904, a graduate of Ashtabula Harbor High School; and Emil Gottfred, born Aug. 16, 1906, a high school student.
     Mr. Carlson and his family are members of the Swedish Lutheran Church of Ashtabula Harbor.  Mrs. Carlson has lived in this country  since she was 21 years of age.
Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page  884
  JOHN CARLSON, well known as an enterprising farmer and stockman of Ashtabula Township, was born in Sweden, June 25, 1871.  He is a son of Christopher and Hannah (Johnson) Carlson.
     Christopher Carlson and his wife spent their entire lives in Sweden and are now deceased.  He died in 1877 and his wife died in 1921.  They were the parents of the following children:  John, the subject of this sketch; Pete, lives in Sheffield, Ohio; Carles, lives in Sheffield, Ohio; M. T., Christina and Amelia, all living in Sweden; two children died n infancy; and August, who was killed by a train in 1923, at Pierpont, when his automobile stalled on the railroad track.
     At the age of 19 years John Carlson left his native land.  Coming to this country he settled at Ashtabula Harbor where he was employed on the docks for three years.  He then engaged in the milk business at Painesville, Ohio, for four years, after which he purchased a farm of 110 acres near Jefferson, which he owned for seven years.  After his first wife's death he removed to Ashtabula, and six years later purchased his present farm in Ashtabula Township, which contains 71 acres of good farm land.  The Carlson home burned several years ago and was rebuilt in 1922.
     In 1901 Mr. Carlson was married at Ashtabula Harbor to Miss Lena Enguist, who came to this country from Sweden with her mother, and settled at Ashtabula Harbor.  Mrs. Carlson died in 1908, leaving four children: Anna, Ellen, and Edwin; and Lillian, deceased.  In 1917, Mr. Carlson was married to Mrs. Anna Larson, also a native of Sweden.  By a former marriage she had four children, May, Alice, Walter and Gilbert Jepson.
     Mr. Carlson and his family are members of the Swedish Church of Ashtabula Harbor.  He is one of Ashtabula County's dependable and progressive citizens.
Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page  1027
  JOHN CARLSON, who now lives in Kingsville Township, is a leading farmer of Ashtabula County.  He was born in Sweden, Feb. 15, 1859, the son of Carl and Elizabeth Isaacson.
     Carl Isaacson was born in Sweden, where he died in 1924.  He came to this country, but after five years returned to his native land.  His wife died in 1904.  Mr. and Mrs. Isaacson were parents of the following children: John, the subject of this sketch; Ed. lives in Sweden; Theodore, Ashtabula; Louie, Ashtabula Township; Anna, Sweden; and Hilda, married Abbie Dickerson, lives in Cleveland.
     John Carlson spent his boyhood in Sweden and was educated there.  Thirty-six years ago he came to the United States and located at Altoona, Pa., where he was employed in the mines four years.  He then came to Ashtabula Harbor and worked at the docks for 15 years.  In 1902 Mr. Carlson purchased his first farm of 50 acres, which he sold in 1920.  The Carlson farm is located on the south ridge east of Ashtabula and is among the fine dairy farms of the community.  Mr. Carlson resided in Ashtabula for a few years at 32 Fargo Avenue.  In 1924 he moved to his present farm of 80 acres.  He has owned several farms in the county.
     On Jan. 29, 1892, Mr. Carlson was united in marriage with Miss Tilda Jepson, a native of Sweden, who came to this country with her parents when a child.  Elsie Jepson, the mother, lives in Ashtabula.  Her husband died in 1921.  On April 23, 1923, Mrs. Carlson died very suddenly, leaving 12 children, as follows:  Carrie, lives at home; Mabel, cashier of the Ward Baking Company, Cleveland; Agnes, teaches school in Ashtabula; Lillie, died in 1902; Edith, teaches school; Mildred, an instructor in penmanship in the Saybrook Township School; Martha H., at home; Elizabeth, died at the age of 17 years; Alice, at home; Della, Arlene and Jane, all at home.
     Mr. Carlson is a Republican and a member of the Lutheran church.  He is a substantial citizen and deservedly stands high in the estimation of his friends and acquaintances.
Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  466
  S. I. CARNEY, a successful farmer and stockman of Plymouth Township, was born at Silver Hill, in Wetzel County, W. Va., Nov. 23, 1868.  He is a son of Hiram and Helen (Reiter) Carney.
     Hiram Carney, who now lives retired in West Virginia, was born at Silver Hill, and for many years was a prosperous farmer.  His wife, who is deceased, was a native of Germany, and a member of one of Wetzel County’s well known families.  To Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Carney five children were born: S. I., the subject of this sketch; Laura, the widow of Asa Franklin; Lucy, deceased; Frank, deceased; and Ola, married S. M. Wingett.
    S. I. Carney grew up on his father’s farm in West Virginia and, after attending the district school, studied shorthand at the University of Lexington.  He is a certified shorthand teacher and taught the Ben Pitman system for a year, after which he was engaged as a court reporter at Weston, W. Va.  He later went to Cleveland, where he was associated in business with the Muhlhauser Woolen Mills Company for two years.  Since March, 1902, Mr. Carney has lived on his present farm in Plymouth Township, which contains 100 acres of good farm land.  This was originally the George Topper farm, and is one of the well improved farms of Ashtabula County.
     In 1897 Mr. Carney was married to Miss Eliza Mullady, a native of Lewis County, West Virginia, and the daughter of James and Mary (Doyle) Mullady, natives of Ireland.  Mr. Mullady died in 1895 and his wife died the following year. They were the parents of 11 children: Thomas, deceased; Mary, John, and Hannah; Margaret, deceased; James, Peter, Eliza, Ellen and Catherine.  To Mr. and Mrs. Carney three children have been born: Bernard Richard, Leo C., and Mark.
     In politics Mr. Carney is identified with the Republican party, has served as township treasurer for ten years, president of the board of trustees, and member of the board of education.  His family are members of Catholic Church of Jefferson, and are well known in Ashtabula County and have many friends.
 Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 502
  C. VERN CARR, who is successfully engaged in the real estate and insurance business at Conneaut, was born at Harmonsburg, Crawford County, Pa., July 21, 1882.  He is a son of John and Ida (McMurtry) Carr.
     John Carr was a native of New York and his wife was born in Pennsylvania.  He was engaged in the blacksmithing business at Harmonsburg, Pa., for many years.  He was a Republican and served as deputy sheriff of Crawford County and held other township offices.  About 1888 Mr. Carr came to Conneaut, Ohio, and engaged in blacksmithing and later the livery business which he conducted until his death which occurred in 1905; his wife died in 1898.  There were three children in the Carr family:  C. Vern, the subject of this sketch; Glen H., lives at Meadville, Pa.; and Frank, lives in Cleveland.
     C. Vern Carr was educated in the public schools and at the age of 17 years became a sailor on the Great Lakes.  He later was in the employ of the Bessemer Railroad as conductor and later as yardmaster.  Mr. Carr has been engaged in business at Conneaut since 1915.  He is a director of The Citizens Building & Loan Company, and director and treasurer of The Conneaut Woolen Mills Company, and director of the Northeastern Oil and Gas Company.
     Mr. Carr was married to Miss Inez Baker, a native of Pennsylvania, and the daughter of Charles LeRoy and Carrie (Randall) Baker.  Mr. Baker is deceased and Mrs. Baker lives with her daughter, Mrs. Carr.  Two brothers, Thomas and Ellis Baker, live at Conneaut.  To Mr. and Mrs. Carr two children have been born: Earl, who is in business with his father; and Geraldine, a student.
     Mr. Carr is a member of the Masonic lodge, of which he is past master; past high priest and past Th. Ill. Masters now captain general of Cashe Commandery.  He also is a member of the Elks.  He has served as director of public safety and as secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, and is a member of the Rotary Club and is sergeant-at-arms during the reorganization of the present paid fire department of Conneaut.  Mr. Carr was clerk of the safety department, although he was not a member of the department.  He also served as a volunteer fireman of the old fire department and was captain of the hook and ladder company.  He served as a volunteer fireman about 16 years.  Mr. Carr ranks as one of the leading and prosperous citizens of Conneaut.
 Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  580
  WILLIAM ALBERT CARTER, deceased, was a prominent farmer and stockman of Ashtabula County for many years.  He was born in Harpersfield Township, Ashtabula County, Nov. 10, 1859, and was the son of William and Jane (Burton) Carter.
     William and Jane (Burton) Carter were natives of England and came to this country in 1854.  they located on the Johnson Warden farm in Harpersfield Township, which they rented for several years.  Mr. Carter then purchased 135 acres, which he improved, and at the time of his death, in 1921, he was the owner of 431 acres.  His wife died in 1918, at the age of eighty-five years.  They were the parents of the following children:  Charles, lives in Oregon; Hattie, the widow of A. Kelsey, lives in Cleveland; William Albert, the subject of this sketch; Jennie, the wife of George Morgan, Geneva Township, Ashtabula County; John J., lives in Harpersfield Township; and Rose, the wife of George Mitchell, Geneva Township.
     William Albert Carter followed farming during his entire life and met with marked success.  He owned 221 acres of good farm land in Harpersfield Township, which is now operated by his son.  Mr. Carter specialized in dairy farming.  He died June 17, 1922.
     On Nov. 25, 1902, Mr. Carter was united in marriage with Miss Jessie Grimwood, who was born in Harpersfield Township, July 5, 1882, and the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Lilly) Grimwood was a farmer and  died in 1899.  His wife died in 1901.  They had nine children, two of whom are now deceased.  To William Albert and Jessie (Grimwood) Carter three children were born: Glenn, born June 6, 1904; Eugene, born Oct. 12, 1908; and Effie Jane, born Apr. 14, 1916.
     In politics Mr. Carter was identified with the Republican party and he held the office of township supervisor for a number of years.  He was an excellent citizen and merited the high esteem in which he was held by the community.
 Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page  1097

Charles H. Case
Addie E. Stewart Case		 CHARLES H. CASE, mayor and well known business man of Jefferson, was born at Granby, Conn., May 18, 1857, and is the son of Philo and Olive (Case) Case.
     Philo Case spent his entire life in Connecticut where he was a general merchant.  He and his wife are now deceased.  They were the parents of the following children: Loyal, lives at Jefferson; Webster, lives at Canton, Conn.; Emily, lives in Alabama; Walter, deceased; and Charles H., the subject of this sketch.
     Charles H. Case spent his boyhood in Granby, Conn., and attended the schools there and was also a student at the Connecticut State Normal.  After his graduation he went west to Silver Plume, Colo., where he clerked in a drug store.  From there he went to Salt Lake City, and Silver Reef, Utah, where he remained until 1889, conducting a drug store there.  For the past 35 years Mr. Case has engaged in the drug business at Jefferson, and owns the building in which his store is located on Chestnut Street.  He carries a fine line of drugs, sundries, stationery, etc., and has an up-to-date store.  In 1912 Mr. Case erected an all-modern, 12-room, brick residence.
     On Aug. 19, 1886, Mr. Case was united in marriage with Miss Addie E. Stewart, the daughter of Thomas C. and Adeline M. (Hart) Stewart.  Mr. and Mrs. Stewart were the parents of the following children: William, deceased; Mrs. Case; Clara S., deceased; Homer, lives in Oklahoma; Mary Talcott, lives at Ravenna, Ohio; and Julia Getz, lives at Kent, Ohio.  To Mr. and Mrs. Case five children have been born, as follows: Mrs. C. R. Sargent is a graduate of the Wooster University, Wooster, Ohio, lives at Jefferson; Adeline L., is a graduate of Columbia University, New York City, married J. H. Huggins, a druggist, lives in Cleveland; Charles Stewart, engaged in business with his father, married Hazel Monroe; Chester H., a chemical engineer, lives at Youngstown, Ohio; and Claribel, a teacher in the Jacob Tome schools, Port Deposit, Md.  Charles S., Chester H., and Claribel are graduates of Ohio State University.
     Mr. Case is now serving a second term as mayor of Jefferson and has been a member of the school board for 15 years.  He is a Republican.  He is a member of the Congregational Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge.  Mr. Case is a substantial citizen, esteemed throughout his community as a man of integrity and uprightness of character.
 Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 904
 

BENEDETTO CASTIGLIA, an enterprising and progressive merchant of Columbus Avenue, Ashtabula, was born in Italy, Jan. 1, 1874, and is the son of Joseph and May Castiglia.
     Joseph Castiglia  was a farmer and spent his entire life in Italy.  He died Mar. 23, 1922, and his wife is 82 years of age and lives in Italy.  They had five children, as follows:  Stephen, Joseph Benedetto, the subject of this sketch; John, and Charles.
     Benedetto Castiglia spent his boyhood in Italy and attended the schools there.  He came to this country in 1898 and located at Ashtabula Harbor, where he engaged in the saloon business.  Since 1922 Mr. Castiglia has owned and operated a feed store at 425 Columbus Street.  He handles all kinds of grain, hay, flour, etc., and has an extensive trade.
     Mr. Castiglia was married on Jan. 29, 1901, to Miss Benditta Cado.  They have no children.
     In politics, Mr. Castiglia is identified with the Republican party.  He is a member of hte Catholic Church and a substantial Citizen of his community.
 Source #2 - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 525

Clarence V. Case
 

CLARENCE V. CASE, now living retired, is a representative citizen of Ashtabula County.  He was born at Milwaukee, Wis., in 1853, and is the son of Asa L. and Nancy E. (Smith) Case.
     Asa L. Case was born in Hartford County, Conn., Jan. 24, 1825, and came to Ohio at the age of 11 years with his parents, Solomon V. and Lois Case.  They settled in Trumbull County and in 1867 Asa L. Case removed to Plymouth Ridge, Ohio.  Mr. Case's father, Solomon V. Case, was married first to Miss Lois Case, and to this union nine children were born:  Louis L., Chloe, Asa L., Bert, John C., Jane F., Solomon, Faithey, and William, all deceased.  He was later married to Sarah Newton, a native of Kinsman, Ohio, and to this union one child was born, Mary E. Case, now living in Kinsman, Ohio.  Asa L. Case was married on Apr. 8, 1846, to Miss Nancy E. Smith, and to them four children were born as follows: Angie C., married Riley Hillyer, now deceased and she lives at Salem, Mass.; Clarence V., the subject of this sketch; Myrtie E., married Willis Hoffman, who died in 1882; and Edith, lives with her brother, Clarence V. Case.
     Clarence V. Case attended the public schools of Mecca, Ohio, and high school at Ashtabula.  He has always been a farmer.  For five years Mr. Case operated his father-in-law's farm in Geauga County, Ohio, and in 1910 he purchased four acres of land at North Ridge, where he resided until 1919.  He has lived at his present residence on the state road at Ashtabula since 1923, and is now retired.
     In 1877 Mr. Case was married to Miss Melsea Chace, a native of Geauga County, Ohio, born in 1853, and the daughter of Elnathan and Lucina (Kidder) Chace, natives of Massachusetts and early settlers of Geauga County, Ohio.  Mr. Chace owned the third cheese factory to be built in that county and became a prosperous farmer.  He and his wife are now deceased.  They were the parents of the following children: Sherman, Joseph, Charles, Sarah A., Sheldon, Emery, Emily, Cornelius, Mrs. Case, and Edmund.  To Mr. and Mrs. Case two children were born:  Myrtie, who died in infancy; and Bessie L., married R. G. Miller, East Village, Ashtabula, and they have three children, Clarence H., Marion E. and Howard C. Miller.
     Mr. Case is a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge and was representative of the grand encampment for four years and representative of the grand lodge for six years.  He also served one year as grand conductor.  Mr. Case has held membership in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows since June, 1887, and has been a member of the Knights of Pythias for 35 years.  He served as Township Assessor five years and Constable in Geauga County two years.  From 1917 until 1922 he served as director of the automobile association and as vice-president of the local automobile club for five years.  Mr. Case is well known in Ashtabula County and is a citizen who holds the high regard of the entire community.
 Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 1008

N. L. Chaffee
father of G. W. Chaffee		 G. W. CHAFFEE, retired, is a member of one of Ashtabula County's oldest and most prominent pioneer families.  He was born at Jefferson, where he now resides, Jan. 1, 1850, and is a son of N. L. and Mary E. (St. John) Chaffee.
     N. L. CHAFFEE, now deceased, was during his lifetime an important factor in the development of Ashtabula County.  He was born at Tully, Onondaga County, N. Y., Oct. 31, 1813.  He came to Ashtabula County in September, 1831, without a relative in the state.  He taught school during the winters and the rest of the year chopped and logged wood, until 1837, at which time he entered the law office of Hon. Joshua R. Giddings at Jefferson.  After being admitted to the bar in 1839, a partnership was formed with Mr. Giddings which continued for six years.  In 1842 Mr. Chaffee was elected prosecuting attorney and re-elected four years later.  He was elected to the Ohio legislature in 1848 and became a judge of the Common Pleas Court in this district in 1861 and re-elected in 1866.  After ten years' service on the bench he resumed the practice of law in which he was actively engaged until the time of his death in 1887.  At one time Mr. Chaffee owned 1200 acres of land in Ashtabula County, as well as large tracts in Kansas.  He was a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church and a charter member of hte Masonic Lodge at Jefferson.  N. L. Chaffee took an active interest in the underground railroad during slavery times.  He secreted George Harris, the husband of Eliza Harris, of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
     His wife, who was born at Rock Creek, Ohio, died in 1859.  She was the daughter of Col. G. W. and Cybelia (Hawley) St. John.  Col. G. W. St. John was a native of Connecticut, having come to Ashtabula County at an early day.  His wife was born in Austinburg, Ohio, her father being Dr. O. K. Hawley, one of the founders of the Grand River Institute of Austinburg.  Mr. and Mrs. Chaffee were the parents of nine children, as follows:  Gay W., was killed by a kick from a horse in 1849;  Mary, deceased; H. C., lives retired in Manhattan, Kan.; Isabel C., the widow of Everson J. Hulbert, lives in Los Angeles, Cal.; G. W.,  the subject of this sketch;  Norman L., deceased; Mary E., deceased, was the wife of Allison Loomis, of Conneaut; Julia R., married J. P. Jackson, both deceased; and Clara, died in infancy.  N. L. Chaffee was married the second time in 1861, to Almira Ruggles of New York state, and she died in 1906.  No children were born to this union.
     G. W. Chaffee received his education in the schools of Jefferson and after completing a course at Grand River Institute, was graduated from the University of Kansas, where he studied agriculture.  In 1867 Mr. Chaffee went to Kansas and later engaged in the raising of stock there until 1876, at which time he returned to Jefferson, where he served as deputy recorder for 15 years and later as recorder of Ashtabula County for six years.
     In politics, Mr. Chaffee is identified with the Republican party.  He is a member of the Methodist Church and is one of the interesting pioneers of the county.
Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page  672

Louis & Peter
Chekouras		 HORACE J. CHAPMAN, who now lives retired in Austinburg, is a substantial and widely known citizen of Ashtabula County.  He was born in that town Sept. 24, 1851, and is a so of Joseph and Rhoda (Chappel) Chapman.
     Joseph Chapman and his wife were natives of England.  At the age of 21 years he came to this country and settled in Austinburg, but a short time later returned to New York.  Later, however, Mr. Chapman again located at Austinburg and purchased a farm. He died in 1903 at the age of 96 years.  His wife is also deceased.  Fur children were born to Joseph and Rhoda (Chappel) Chapman:  Edward who died while in service during the Civil War; Horace J., the subject of this sketch; Eliza, the widow of Vander Potter, lives in Wenatchee, Wash.; and Nelson, deceased.
     Before he came from England Joseph Chapman was marred to Eliza Bolton, she died while still in England, but left him two boys, Robert and George.  He came to this country and left the boys in England for a few years.  Three brothers came over here also; they were Thomas, William and Benjamin.  They all settled in Austinburg Township.  The boys, Robert and George, came over when they were 10 and 12 and joined their father.  In the meantime he had married Rhoda Chappel.  Robert Chapman died when he was a young man.  George married Louise Parmer both deceased; their children were Allen W., Guy., Austinburg Township and Nina, now Mrs. Cedoz, Austinburg.  Allan lives in Geneva and is a music teacher.
     Horace J. Chapman received his education in the schools of Austinburg having attended the Grand River Institute, the superintendent being Jacob Tuckerman, a very noted professor; and when a young man became interested in the milling business there.  For 25 years he owned and operated a large mill, which he sold several years ago.  Mr. Chapman now lives on Grand River Street.  Since his retirement from the milling business he has been interested in the building business.
     Mar. 26, 1879, Mr. Chapman was married to Miss Eliza J. Saigeon, a native of Canada, born in 1860, and a daughter of David and Anna (Bower) Saigeon, both deceased.  To Mr. and Mrs. Chapman have been born three children: Mrs. Bertha E. Stiles, graduate of Geneva, Ohio, lives at Ashtabula, where she is a teacher; Herbert Kenneth married Mary Harrison of Chicago, and lives in Carbondale, Ill.; and Frank Ward, with the Wooster Feed Mill Company, lives in Ashtabula.  He married Elmira Rintala of Ashtabula.  Herbert Kenneth Chapman spent two and one-half years in Germany, having gone there with an invalid and while there, studied that language.  He returned to the United States and for 14 years has been a representative of the Hibbart, Spencer and Martlett Hardware Company of Candyland Chicago, Ill.
     Mr. Chapman is a Republican and has served as trustee of Grand River Institute.  He and the other members of the family are members of the Methodist Church, except Mrs. Chapman who is a member of the Congregational church.
     The Chapman family's 50th annual reunion will be held this year, June, at the home of Horace T. Chapman, Austinburg. Mrs. Thoams Chapman of Geneva has been to everyone of the49 reunions and expects if able to come to the 50th.
Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page  882

Louis & Peter
Chekouras


(Candyland)

LOUIS AND PETER CHEKOURAS, owners and proprietors of The Candyland at Ashtabula, rank among Ashtabula County's progressive and successful business men.  They are natives of Greece, and the sons of Mr. and Mrs. James Chekouras.
     James Chekouras has always lived in Greece.  His wife died in 1919.  They have three children, as follows:  Thomas, born June 15, 1884, is employed by his brothers in The Candyland store; Louis, born Mar. 8, 1889; Peter, born Apr. 14, 1891.
     The Chekouras brothers spent their boyhood in Greece and in 1901 Louis came to this country and Peter came in 1902.  In 1911 the brothers located in Ashtabula and engaged in the candy business at their present location.  The original place of business was a building 20x50 feet and owing to the increase in business the place has been remodeled and enlarged three times and is a fine two-story building 20x120 feet.  All modern appliances are used in the manufacture of ice cream and candies by the Chekouras brothers and The Candyland is known throughout the community as a place of beauty as well as quality and service.  Their candies and refreshments are of the highest quality and the service is unexcelled.
     In politics the Chekouras brothers are identified with the Republican party.  They are members of hte Greek Church and belong to the Masonic Lodge.  The Chekouras brothers have an excellent standing in Ashtabula and are highly esteemed.
     Peter Chekouras is a World War veteran having spent 13 months in France serving in the first division infantry.  He was inducted into service in 1918 and sent to Camp Gordon, Ga.  He sailed for overseas July 6, 1918.  He was discharged June 17, 1919, at Camp Sherman.
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  A. J. CHILCOTT, an enterprising and progressive farmer of Orwell Township, was born northeast of the farm where he now lives, May 6, 1874, and is the son of James and Anna (Beer) Chilcott.
     James Chilcott was a native of Ashtabula County, as was also his wife.  They are now deceased.  There are six children in their family, as follows:  Lottie, deceased; Charles, lives near Orwell; Edith Chapman lives at Orwell; Adelbert, lives in Orwell Township; A. J., the subject of this sketch; and Vernon, lives at Orwell.
     A. J. Chilcott was reared and educated in Orwell Township and has always been a farmer.  He has lived on his present farm for five years and owns 78 acres of well improved land.  Mr. Chilcott specializes in dairy farming.
     On May 15, 1902, Mr. Chilcott was married to Miss Emily Sanger, who was born in England, May 15, 1882, and the daughter of William and Harriet (Hawkins) Sanger.  The Sanger family came to this country in 1898 and settled in Orwell Township.  Mr. Sanger died in 1912 and his wife died in1907.  They were the parents of the following children:  James, born Feb. 4, 1869, lives at Orwell; William, born Mar. 25, 1870, lives at Orwell; Anna Avery, born Apr. 13, 1872, lives at Akron, Ohio; Robert, born Apr. 13, 1874, deceased; Samuel, born Nov. 11, 1876, lives at Orwell; Celia Burns, born Sept. 28, 1878, deceased; Bessie Brockway, born Aug. 9, 1880, lives at Colebrook; Mrs. Chilcott, born May 15, 1882; Lillian McElroy, born Oct. 27, 1883, lives at Hartsgrove, Ohio; and Minnie Dyke, born Nov. 5, 1886, died Dec. 23, 1919.  To A. J. and Emily (Sanger) Chilcott three children have been born:  Hazel Stephenson born Mar. 7, 1903; George T. born Dec. 27, 1905; and Harold R., born Sept. 26, 1920.  Mr. and Mrs. Chilcott are rearing two of their nieces:  Dorothy Dyke, born July 28, 1916; and Ruth Dyke, born Mar. 20, 1918.
     Mr. Chilcott is a member of the Presbyterian Church and belongs to the Knights of Pythias and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.  He is a reliable citizen, and has been able to build up a successful farming business, by his progressive methods.
 Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 953

Mr. & Mrs.
Cyrus A. Childs
(Grandfather of Clifford A. Childs)		 CLIFFORD A. CHILDS is a veteran of the World War and a progressive young business man of Conneaut.  He was born at West Springfield, Pa., Dec. 31, 1893, and is the son of J. W. and Hattie (Baker) Childs.
     The Childs family is among the honored pioneer families of Ashtabula County.  Cyrus A. Childs, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was born Feb. 29, 1829 in Randolph County, N. Y., and at an early date settled in Ashtabula County, where he engaged in general farming and stock raising on 450 acres of land.  To Cyrus A. and Lyda (Ward) Childs the following children were born: W. A., an attorney, now lives retired in Conneaut Township, Ashtabula County; Medy, the widow of Charles Wolcott, lives at Conneaut; Tennie, married E. E. Ward, lives at Conneaut; J. W., father of the subject of this sketch; Eddie, married Charles Reink, lives at West Springfield, Pa.; and Birdie, lives at Conneaut.  Cyrus A. Childs died Dec. 3, 1902, and his wife died in 1912.
     J. W. Childs, a well known retired farmer of Ashtabula County, living at Conneaut, is a native of that place.  He was married to Miss Ettie Baker, and they have two children: Clifford A., the subject of this sketch; and M. C., an attorney and justice of the peace, lives at Conneaut.  Mr. Childs is identified with the Republican party and he and his family are members of the Christian Church.
     Clifford A. Childs received his education in the public and high schools of Conneaut and engaged in the contracting business from 1913 until 1917.  During the World War he was inducted Nov. 2, 1917 into service and sent to Camp Sherman at Chillicothe, Ohio.  He served over seas with the 83rd Division from June 13, 1918, until the time of his discharge, Aug 5, 1919.  Mr. Childs has been in his present location at 229 Broad Street, Conneaut*, since December, 1916.  He conducts a billiard and pool room and is a dealer in cigars and tobacco.
     On Jan. 22, 1918, Mr. Childs was married to Miss Minnie Halliday, a native of Columbus, Ohio, and the daughter of William and M. (Lock) Halliday.  Mr. Halliday is deceased and his wife lives at Conneaut.  There are four children in the Halliday family, as follows: Howard, lives in Cleveland; Robert, a veteran of the World War, lives at Conneaut; Mrs. Childs; and Monica, a graduate of Conneaut High School in the class of 1922.  To Clifford A. and Minnie (Halliday) Childs have been born, two children, as follows: Betty Jane, born Nov. 26, 1921; and Robert Clifford, born April 10, 1924.
     Mr. Childs is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and the American Legion.  He is a member of the Christian Church and his wife is a mem ber of the St. Paul Episcopal Church.  They are favorably known in their community.
 Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 788
* The Childs' Block is still standing.  A light brown brick.  The name CHILDS is on the upper part of the front of the building.
  A. M. CLARK, who has been in the employ of the New York Central Railroad for 30 years, is a substantial and highly esteemed citizen of Ashtabula.  He was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, June 30, 1855, and is the son of Abner and Eliza Clark.
     Abner Clark was a farmer and carpenter.  He died at Lenox, Ohio, and his wife is also deceased.  They had two children: A. M., the subject of this sketch; and Mary Sage, who died in April, 1917, leaving a son, Leo Sage.
     A. M. Clark spent his boyhood at Lenox, Ohio, and attended the district school.  His first position was with T. B. Wire, a cheese manufacturer, in whose employ he remained for seven years.  In 1880 he removed to Ashtabula and became a bridge tender at the Harbor, being the first man to hold this position by the month.  The following year he became a brakeman on the Pennsylvania Railroad, but after a year returned to his former position as bridge tender.  In 1883 he returned to the railroad as a carpenter for the New York Central, in which employ he has since remained.  He helped build the Ashtabula depot many years ago.
     Mr. Clark was married to Miss Alice Bailey, a native of Lenox, Ohio, and the daughter of Edwin L. Bailey.  Mr. Bailey was born in Ashtabula County and the old farm near Lenox is still owned by the Baileys.  His father, Johnathan Bailey, and nine brothers and sisters came to Ohio from Connecticut many years ago, making the trip by oxen team.  To Mr. and Mrs. Clark one daughter was born, Alice May, who married Virgil Squires and they have two daughters, Henrietta Elizabeth, and Mary Jean.  Five generations of Mrs. Clark's family have been born in Ashtabula County.
     Mr. Clark is a Republican and a member of the Knights of Pythias.
 Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 863
  J. R. CLARK, who conducts a general merchandise store at Simons in Williamsfield Township, is a substantial and well known citizen of Ashtabula County.  He was born at Kingsville, Ohio, Dec. 10, 1869, and is the son of Joseph H. and Grace A. (Smith) Clark.
     Joseph H. Clark, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War.  HE was born in Lawrence County, Pa., Nov. 9, 1836, and the son of John K. Clark, who was a soldier of the Revolution.  Joseph H. Clark's parents located in Williamsfield Township in 1838 and became leading citizens of that community.  He served with Company B, 23rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry, throughout the Civil War and died Oct. 1, 1920.  His wife, who was born Mar. 6, 1836, died Aug. 2, 1919.  She was a native of Ashtabula County and the daughter of Daniel and Mary (Reed) Smith, who settled in Ohio in 1815.  To Joseph H. and Grace A. (Smith) Clark three children were born, as follows:  Elizabeth, married on Feb. 25, 1914, to D. W. Renner, and they live in Williamsfield Township; J. R., the subject of this sketch; and Mary E., who lives with her sister, Mrs. Renner.
     J. R. Clark was reared and educated in Williamsfield Township and for a number of years engaged in dairy farming.  He has owned his store at Simons since 1897 and has a complete and up-to-date stock of general merchandise and has been postmaster here since President McKinley's administration, who appointed him.  On June 15, 1897, Mr. Clark was united in marriage with Miss Catherine DeArment, a native of Pennsylvania, and the daughter of James and Evelyn DeArment.  To Mr. and Mrs. Clark two children have been born; Grace E., a teacher, lives at home, and Harry, lives in Cleveland.
     Politically Mr. Clark is a Republican.  He and his family are members of the Congregational Church and are highly esteemed members of their community.
 Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 ~ Page 796
  JAMES O. CLARK, a prominent pioneer citizen of Ashtabula County, was born on a farm in Crawford County, Pa., June 17, 1852, and is the son of Orin and Eliza (DeWolf) Clark.  Orin Clark was a native of Pennsylvania, as was also his wife.  They are now deceased.  Mr. and Mrs. Clark were the parents of six children, as follows:  Mary, married A. J. Wheeler, lives retired at Bradford, Pa.; James O., the subject of this sketch; Abbie Gertrude, the widow of Harry Baumgarten, lives in Cleveland; William J., lives in Kansas; David, lives in Conneaut; and one child died in infancy.
     James O. Clark received his education in the district schools of Conneaut Township, his family having moved to Ashtabula County when he was nine years of age.  When he grew to manhood, Mr. Clark engaged in farming and worked for $16.00 per month.  About 1892 he purchased a farm in Monroe Township and became a prominent farmer of the county.  The farm is now owned by the son, O. C. Clark.  Mr. Clark owns 54˝ acres of good land, located at Bushnell, Ohio, where he now lives.  He served as night watchman for the Record Canning Company of Conneaut for 13 years and never lost a day from his work during that time.
     On Jan. 1, 1873, Mr. Clark was united in marriage with Miss Delight Cheney, a native of Monroe Township, born July 14, 1852, and the daughter of C. C. and Sarah (Eaton) Cheney, early settlers of Ashtabula County and the parents of the following children:  Roxanna, married Edwin Peters, both deceased; Mary married  George Anderson, lives in Wisconsin; Maggie, married Frank Trusdale, both deceased; Emma, married Harley Scribner, deceased, and she lives in Michigan; Mrs. Clark; Malissa, married Chauncey Turner, both deceased; Kate, the widow of Frank Crawther, lives at Westfield, N. Y.; Susan, married Casper Brydle, lives retired at Kellogsville, Ohio; David, lives retired at Conneaut; and A. B. lives retired at West Springfield, Pa.  To James O. and Delight (Cheney) Clark three children were born, as follows:  Lizzie, married Loran Huston, lives in Monroe Township; O. C., a farmer, lives on the home place; and Gertrude, the widow of Lee Randall, lives with her parents and she has one son, Ralph Randall, who was born April 4, 1901.  Another grandchild, Emma, was born July 30, 1904, and married Russell Connell, and they live at Lorain, Ohio.  Mr. and Mrs. Clark's other grandchildren are: Lena Huston; Marion, Harry and James H. Clark.
     Mr. Clark is a Republican and has served as township constable for 20 years.  He is one of the pioneers of Monroe Township and is highly esteemed in Ashtabula County.
 Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page  719
  STANLEY CLARK is an extensive farmer and stockman of Cherry Valley Township, and a member of one of Ashtabula County's prominent pioneer families.  He was born in the township where he now lives, Sept. 17, 1859, and is the son of Stephen and Madeline Clark.
     Stephen Clark was born at Brookfield, Ohio, Feb. 2, 1822, and came to Ashtabula County in 1844 and located on 37 acres of land in Cherry Valley Township, which he operated until his death.  He died in 1885 and his wife, a native of Cherry Valley Township, Ashtabula County, died in May, 1923.  She was born Sept. 15, 1832.  To Mr. and Mrs. Clark 11 children were born, as follows:  Abbie and Alma, deceased; Stanley, the subject of this sketch; Addison, lives in California; Myrtie Lee, lives at Akron; Grant and Austa, deceased; Minnie, lives at Youngstown; June, at Pendleton, Wash.; Jerry;  and one child died in infancy.
     Stanley Clark has spent his entire life in Cherry Valley Township.  He was educated in the district schools and when a boy became interested in farming and stock raising.  Mr. Clark now owns 233 acres of land here and 80 acres in Washington.  His farm is among the well improved stock farms in the county.
     On Dec. 4, 1888, Mr. Clark was married to Miss Luella McClelland, a native of Pennsylvania,, born in July, 1865, and the daughter of John and Jane McClelland.  To Mr. and Mrs. Clark four children have been born, as follows:  Charles, lives near the home place; Earl, lives at Colebrook, Ohio; Madeline, lives in Fowler; Linn; and Howard, at home.
     Mr. Clark and his family are members of the Baptist Church.  He is well known throughout the county, where he is highly esteemed as a man of progress, industry, and initiative.
 Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 922
  CAPT. S. A. CLINE, lake captain, is a prominent and substantial citizen of Ashtabula.  He was born at Massena, N. Y., in 1852, and is the son of William and Catherine Cline.
     William Cline was a farmer during his early life and later became interested in steamboating on the St. Laurence River.  He and his wife are deceased.  They were the parents of the following children:  Orville lives at Waddington, N. Y.; Edwin, lives at Canton, N. Y.; Benjamin, deceased; Catherine Dodge, lives at Massena, N. Y.; Milla, deceased; and Capt. S. A., the subject of this sketch.
     Capt. S. A. Cline was reared and educated at Massena, N. Y., and in 1896 came to Ashtabula.  Before coming here he owned and operated steamboats on the St. Lawrence River for 13 years.  His boats were used in towing vessels of different types.  After selling his boats there, Captain Cline sailed the Great Lakes in 1888 as First Mate on the steamer "Denver".  For the past 27 years he has been a captain for the Hanna Steamship Company.  Since 1922 he has been on the police force, at the docks for the Hanna Steamship Company.
     In 1879 Captain Cline was united in marriage with Miss Jennie Alexander, a native of New York and the daughter of John and Susan Alexander, both of whom are deceased.  Captain and Mrs. Cline have a daughter, Ethel, married Harry K. Brainard, of Ashtabula, and they have two children, Dorothy and Sidney.
     Politically, Captain Cline a Republican.  He is a member of the Congregational Church, and a citizen who holds the high regard of the entire community.
 Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 1019
  GEORGE E. CLOSE, deceased, was a prominent business man of Ashtabula and the founder of The Electric Laundry Company, one of the city’s leading industries.  He was born in Sunderland, England, in 1862, the son of Edmund and Harriet Close, both of whom are deceased.  There were four children in the Close family, as follows: George E., the subject of this sketch; Robert J., lives in Duluth, Minn., has five children, Robert, George, Harriet, Dorothy and Helen; Lily Close Sorensen, lives at Detroit, Mich., and she has a son, Edmund; and Harriet Close Morris, who died in 1919, leaving three children, Ada, Anna and George.
     George E. Close was reared and educated at Port Huron, Mich., and in 1889 came to Ashtabula.  The same year he organized the Close Laundry, which is now known as The Electric Laundry Company.  It is one of Ashtabula’s oldest and most substantial industries.  After 14 years of business, Mr. Close’s laundry burned and a new brick building was then constructed, which was burned four years later.  In 1907 Mr. Close had erected the present building, which is located at the corner of Market and Joseph Streets.  It ranks among the fine structures of the Harbor.  In 1908 the business was incorporated as The Electric Laundry Company, and Mr. Close was elected president and general manager, which offices he held until the time of his death, April 16, 1916.
     In 1888 Mr. Close was united in marriage with Miss Ana B. C. Burger, a native of Mt. Clemens, Mich., and to this union one child was born, George Edmund, who died in infancy.
     Mrs. Close’s parents, who are now deceased, were the parents of the following children: Louis A., lives in Cleveland; H. C., died Dec. 1, 1921; Mary Louise, who now lives with her sister, Mrs. Close; and Mrs. Close.
     Mrs. Close assumed the operation of the laundry company at the death of her husband.  She is treasurer and general manager.  From a humble beginning 35 years ago, when the pay roll consisted of not more than two or three names, the industry has steadily grown until an average of 55 people are employed.  From a little rowboat, which com- prised the plant’s sole delivery system, the delivery fleet has grown to a 30-foot gasoline launch and five Dodge automobile trucks.  In connection with the laundry there is a dry cleaning establishment, which was Installed in 1911.  The Electric Laundry Company enjoys the distinction of having a large number of its old employes remain with it, one person being associated with the concern since 1891.
     Mr. Close was a Republican and a member of the Second Congregational Church.  He belonged to the Knights of Pythias and Royal Arcanum.  Mr. Close was a director of the Ashtabula Chamber of Commerce, a director of the Marine National Bank, and for a number of years was a school director.  He was a man esteemed in his community for his integrity and spirit of co-operation in all civic affairs.
Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 508
  JOSEPH E. CLOSE, an enterprising and well known citizen of Conneaut, was born at Little Washington, Ohio, Aug. 10, 1861, the son of Henry and Sarah Jane (Hatcher) Close.
     Henry Close was born in Belmont County, Ohio, Jan. 5, 1837, and was a Methodist minister.  In 1880 he removed to Beaver, Pa., and later to Chicago.  He died Aug. 23, 1917, and his wife died March 29, 1910.  They were the parents of three children: Novella M., lives in Chicago; Joseph E., the subject of this sketch; and Clarence, lives at Beaver Falls, Pa.
     Joseph E. Close was reared and educated in Ohio and when a boy learned the printer’s trade, which he followed successfully for 25 years.  He was at one time manager of the Globe Printing Company of Beaver Falls, Pa.  Mr. Close is just completing 25 years of service with the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company as foreman.
     On Dec. 24, 1899, Mr. Close was married to Mrs. Gertrude M. Stines, a native of Mercer, Pa., born Oct. 29, 1862, and a daughter of Rev. John Ross and Mary (Rutherford) Findley.  Reverend Findley was born at Antrim, Ohio, in 1827, and was a Presbyterian minister.  He was the son of Dr. Samuel Findley, also a well known Presbyterian minister.  Rev. Findley died Sept. 29, 1907, and his wife died June 1, 1902.  They were the parents of five children: Mary Elizabeth, died in 1924; Samuel R., lives at Conneaut; Mrs. Close; Walter T.,  lives at Cleveland, and Anna, died in infancy.  By her former marriage, Mrs. Close had three children: Margaret R. Stines, married Roy N. Huff, lives at Orlando, Fla.; George Findley Stines, a druggist, lives at Eagle Rock, Calif.; and Grace Elizabeth Stines, married Dr. Charles N. Flitton, a dentist, lives at Los Angeles, Calif.  Mrs. Close has two grandchildren, Patricia Ann Stines, who was born in 1923 and Charles N. Flitton, born July 9, 1924.
     Mr. Close is a Democrat.  He stands high in the community and has many friends and acquaintances.
 Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 586

Farm Scene of C. F. Cochran		 C. F. COCHRAN is a progressive farmer and stockman of Richmond Township and the owner of 103 acres of well improved land.  He was born on a farm in Lewis County, W. Va., Sept. 26, 1862, and is the son of James and Mahaley (Bennett) Cochran.
     James Cochran was a native of West Virginia and died from the effect of vaccination while in the Union army during the Civil War.  To James and Mahaley (Bennett) Cochran five children were born: William, deceased; Sarah Jane, deceased; John, lives in West Virginia; Mary E. Crawford, lives at Kingsville, Ohio; and C. F., the subject of this sketch.  After the death of her first husband, Mrs. Cochran was later married to Adam Wilfong, both deceased.
     C. F. Cochran was reared by an uncle, William Cochran.  After attending the district schools of West Virginia, he engaged in general farming and remained in his native state until 1908, at which time he came to Ohio and located on his present farm in Richmond Township.  Mr. Cochran specializes in dairy farming and has a well improved farm.
     On Mar. 17, 1881, Mr. Cochran was united in marriage with Miss Mary A. Crawford, a native of West Virginia, born Nov. 6, 1862, and the daughter of Joseph and Lydia Crawford, both of whom are now deceased.  Mr. and Mrs. Crawford were the parents of the following children: J. B., deceased; H. W., lives at Kingsville, Ohio; Henry and Wilbur, deceased; A. W., lives in West Virginia; Mrs. Cochran; Lou, lives in West Virginia; and Viola and Minnie, both also living in West Virginia.  To C. F. and Mary A. (Crawford) Cochran have been born eight children, as follows: James, lives in Ashtabula; Nonie, wife of P. M. Hayes, lives at Dorset, Ohio; Viola, married E. W. Kyle, lives at Dorset, Ohio; Ocie, wife of Carl Bailey, lives at Huntington, Ind.; Lillian, wife of Ivan Heath, lives in Richmond Township; Rettie Belle, wife of Wm. Flack, Richmond Township; Opal, a teacher at Dorset, Ohio; and John C., at home.
     Mr. Cochran is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America.  He is an upright and industrious man and is held in high regard in his community.
Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 848
  T. W. COE, who is in the employ of the Nickel Plate Railroad as master mechanic, is among the highly esteemed citizens of Ashtabula County.  He was born at Norwalk, Ohio, Dec. 4, 1879, and is the son of Bernard and Alice (Brady) Coe.
     Bernard Coe was among the pioneer railroad men of Northern Ohio.  He was born at Norwalk, Ohio, and was an engineer on the New York Central Railroad for many years.  He died Dec. 30, 1912, and his wife lives at Toledo and is 81 years of age.  They were the parents of the following children:  Mary, married Daniel Gavin, lives at Toledo, Ohio; Charles, lives in Cleveland; Ellen, married August Romar, lives in Norwalk, Ohio; Anna, married James Lennon, lives at Toledo, Ohio; Frank, lives in Chicago; Bert, lives in California; and T. W., the subject of this sketch.
     T. W. Coe spent his boyhood at Norwalk, and attended the public schools.  He began railroading on the New York Central Railroad as a machinist, and was later employed by the Lake Erie Railroad.  He returned to the New York Central in 1904 and in 1906 was made  night foreman of the shops at Elkhart, Ind.  In 1910 he was transferred to Chicago and in the latter part of 1910 was promoted to general foreman at Elkhart, Ind., and in 1913 was promoted to superintendent of the shops there. On March 1, 1916 he became master mechanic of the I. H. B. R. R. Co., at Chicago; Nov. 1, 1917, he became master mechanic of the Nickel Plate railroad, Buffalo and Cleveland divisions, with headquarters i Conneaut, where he now resides.
     On Oct. 15, 1907, Mr. Coe was united in marriage with Miss Rose Catherine Hiltz, a native of Norwalk, Ohio, and the daughter of Frederick and Regina (Metz) Hiltz, the former a native of Germany and the latter of Ohio.  Mr. Hiltz died Jan. 3, 1922, and his widow lives at Norwalk.  They had ten children, as follows:  Clara, married F. J. Link, deceased, was cashier of the Huron County Bank at Norwalk, Ohio; Frank, lives at Norwalk; Lewis, deceased; Fred, a druggist, lives at Sandusky, Ohio; Helena, married E. J. Ryan, lives in Cleveland; Grace, married John Mossbrugger, lives in Lakewood, Ohio; Mrs. Coe; May, lives in Sandusky, Ohio; Anna, married William Weyburne, lives in Toledo, Ohio; and Edward, deceased.  To Mr. and Mrs. Coe have been born five children, as follows:  Mary Alice, attends high school; Bernard, Eleanor, Thomas W., Jr., and Vernon, all living at home.
     Mr. Coe is a Republican and belongs to the Knights of Columbus.  He and his family hold membership in the Catholic Church and are well and favorably known in their community.
Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page  714
  F. C. COLBY, now living retired on his farm in Conneaut Township, was for many years a leading farmer and stockman of Ashtabula County.  He was born in Monroe Township, Ashtabula County, Oct. 14, 1846, and is the son of George and Mary (Kent) Colby.
     George Colby was a native of Vermont and an early settler of Ashtabula County.  He purchased a farm of 35- acres in Monroe Township, which he improved and operated for many years.  Mr. Colby was a Republican and a member of the Christian Church.  He and his wife, now deceased, were the parents of two children:  Laura, married Judge Betts, both deceased; and F. C., the subject of this sketch.
     F. C. Colby received his education in a frame school house and started life farming with his father.  At one time he owned 100 acres of good farm land in Monroe Township and was a breeder of stock.  Mr. Colby had lived on the same farm in Conneaut Township for 32 years.
     Mr. Colby was married the first time to Miss Nettie Olds, a native of East Conneaut, born Mar. 22, 1850, and to this union one daughter was born, Harriet, now deceased.  Mrs. Colby died Mar. 23, 1913, and Mr. Colby was married later to Miss Victoria Crowther, a native of Kingsville, Ohio, born Nov. 30, 1861, and the daughter of Isaac and Susie (Winder) Crowther.  Mr. Crowther died Apr. 3, 1891, and his wife died Mar. 1, 1913.  They were the parents of the following children: Emily, married James Rawson, lives retired at Girard, Pa.; Sarah, lives at Kingsville, Ohio; Nettie, married Clinton Loose, lives at Kingsville, Ohio; Charles died Aug. 4, 1924; Arthur, deceased; Belle, married Dr. Frank Loose, lives at Mt. Morrison, Col.; Frank, deceased; Mrs. Colby; and Clint, lives at Conneaut.
     Mrs. Colby is a Republican and is widely and favorably known throughout Ashtabula County.
 Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page  706

Dr. George H. Cole		 DR. GEORGE H. COLE. has been a successful and well known physician and surgeon of Conneaut, where he conducts a private hospital, for the past 32 years.  He was born at Sandlake, in Rensselaer County, N. Y., in 1855, and is the son of Charles and Myra A. (Miller) Cole.
     Charles Cole was a native of Schodack, N. Y.  In 1849 he removed to Rensselaer County where he was successfully engaged in farming for many years.  He died in 1904 and his wife died in 1901.  Mr. and Mrs. Cole were the parents of the following children: Dr. George H., the subject of this sketch; Dr. Edwin E., a physician, lives at Manlius, N. Y.; Emma E., married Charles Cleveland, both deceased; Dr. William W., a physician, died in 1918; Dr. Perry A., a physician, lives at Cleveland; and six children died in infancy.
     Dr. George H. Cole was reared on his father's farm in New York, and was graduated from the Medical Schools at Albany, N. Y., and Cleveland, Ohio.  After receiving his degree in 1891 he came to Conneaut and took up the practice of medicine and surgery.  In 1896, Dr. Cole opened his private hospital at Conneaut, which is widely and favorably known.  He has served in the capacity as surgeon for the New York Central Railroad for the past 30 years, and also as health officer.
     In 1878 Dr. Cole was united in marriage with Miss Rachel P. Rose, a native of Stephentown, N. Y., born in 1852, and a daughter of M. and Mary (Cranston) Rose, natives of Stephentown, N. Y., now deceased.  There were four children in the Rose family: Erastus and Dwight, deceased; Mary, married John Harrington, lives at Pittsfield, Mass.; and Mrs. Cole.  To Dr. George H. and Rachel (Rose) Cole two daughters were born: Mabel R., the wife of B. E. Atwood, lives at Indianapolis, Ind.; and Maude married Harry Shipton, lives at Pittsfield, Mass.  There are two grandchildren: Waldo Shipton, who graduated from a Philadelphia Medical College in 1924, at the age of 24 years, and is now on the medical staff of Ford Hospital, Detroit, Mich; and Charlotte Atwood.  Dr. Cole adopted a boy, Neal Carlton, in March, 1924, aged eleven.
     Dr. Cole is a Republican, and is a member of the Baptist Church.  Dr. Cole is a capable physician and surgeon and has always been a close student of the advances made in the great science of the medical profession.
 Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 720

Dr. Paul J. Collander
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Family		 DR. PAUL J. COLLANDER, a physician and surgeon of Ashtabula Harbor, is well known throughout the community as a successful man in his profession.  He was born in Finland, May 20, 1874, and is of Swedish extraction, and is the son of Joseph Collander.
     Joseph Collander was a farmer and now lives retired in Finland.  His wife died in 1918.  They had three children, as follows: Waldemar, lives in Finland; Sigrid, lives in Finland; and Dr. Paul Joseph, the subject of this sketch.
     Dr. Paul Joseph Collander received his education in the schools of his native land and in 1903 received his degree in medicine at Helsingfors University, after which he practiced his profession there until 1910.  He then came to the United States and located at Ashtabula Harbor, where he has established an excellent practice.  Dr. Collander is not only a close student of the science of medicine, but is a scholarly gentleman.  He is able to read or converse in eight different languages.
     During the World War Dr. Collander served with the medical department as X-ray specialist and was located first in Pittsburgh, Pa., and later in Lakewood, N. J., having spent seven months in the service.  He enlisted as first lieutenant and three months later was promoted to captain.  He returned to Ashtabula in April, 1918.
     In 1903 Dr. Collander was married in Finland to Miss Helmi Tollet, the daughter of Carl and Anna Tollet.  Mr. Tollet died in 1901 and his wife lives in Finland and is 71 years of age.  To Dr. and Mrs. Collander have been born three children, as follows: Karin, born July 10, 1912 ; Ned, born April 8, 1918; and Hagar, born in 1904 and died in 1910. Mrs. Collander is a graduate of an art school in Finland and is an accomplished painter.
     In politics Dr. Collander is identified with the Republican party.  He is a member of the Second Congregational Church and belongs to the Elks and Loyal Order of Moose.  He also holds membership in the Chamber of Commerce, Exchange Club and the Country Club of Ashtabula.
 Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 852
  GEORGE COLLINGE, now living retired at Conneaut, has been among the prosperous and leading business men of Ashtabula County for many years.  He was born at St. Clair, Mich., June 18, 1871, and is the son of Samuel and Harriet (Howey) Collinge.
     Samuel Collinge was a native of Clayton, N. Y., and one of the pioneer captains on the Great Lakes.  He died in Ontario, Canada, in 1919.  His wife lives with a daughter in Canada and is 78 years of age.  There are eight children in the Collinge family: William, deceased; James, lives in Los Angeles, Cal.; George, the subject of this sketch; Addie, married Frank Lewis, lives in Ontario, Canada; John, deceased; Della married Peter Forbes, lives in Ontario, Canada; Maude married Ray Taylor, lives in Ontario, Canada; and Grace, married Charles Wooliver also lives in Ontario, Canada.
     George Collinge received his education in the schools of Walliceburg, Ontario, Canada, and in 1888 came to the United States, locating at Detroit, Mich., where he engaged in business.  He later became an engineer on the Great Lakes, and for 12 years sailed the lakes.  In 1899 he established a business at Conneaut, and supplied meats to the boats on the lakes and the town.  This was known as the Conneaut Meat Company and became one of the leading business enterprises of the city.  Mr. Collinge has been a vessel owner and at one time invested many thousands of dollars in boats on the Great Lakes.  He disposed of these interests in 1923 and now lives retired.
     On June 9, 1897, Mr. Collinge was united in marriage with Miss Rachael Elliott, a native of Port Huron, Mich., and the daughter of William and Susie (Foster) Elliott, the former a native of Scotland and the latter of New York.  Mr. and Mrs. Elliott, both now deceased, were the parents of the following children: Mary, married Samuel Sylvester, lives at Ashtabula, Ohio; Thomas, died in 1920; Ann, married R. Marshall, lives at Conneaut; Lydia, married Walter Boyd, lives at Batavia, N. Y.; and Mrs. Collinge.  To Mr. and Mrs. Collinge one daughter was born, Ruth, now the wife of Harold Lodner, and they reside in Conneaut.  Mrs. Lodner was well known as a singer during the World War, and entertained the soldiers at Camp Sherman and in Cincinnati.  She has a splendid voice and is one of the popular young women of Conneaut.  Mr. and Mrs. Lodner have one child, George Collinge Lodner, who was born in October, 1923.
     Mr. Collinge is a Republican and a member of the Episcopal Church.  He is a director of the Mutual Loan Association of Conneaut, a director of the Conneaut Shovel Company, and is prominent in the affairs of his community.
 Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page  685
SHARON WICK'S NOTE:  George, Rachael & George, Jr. are buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Conneaut, OH
  FLOYD CONGDON, who conducts a lunch and confectionery business at East Orwell, is a native of Ashtabula County.  He was born at Colebrook, June 5, 1891, and is a son of Frank and Eliza (Marsh) Congdon.
     Frank Congdon, who now resides at Orwell, was born in Colebrook, in December, 1870.  He has always been a farmer and is well known through out this section.  Mr. Congdon was married to Miss Eliza Marsh, a native of Wisconsin, born Aug. 15, 1874, and the daughter of Mundy Marsh.  To this union six children were born as follows: Floyd, the subject of this sketch; Carson Kerr, born May 3, 1894, lives at Warren, Ohio; Earl, born Dec. 7, 1900, died at the age of nine years; Esly George, born July 6, 1896, lives at Orwell; Rendell M., born May 29, 1907, at home; and Kenneth A., born Feb. 12, 1911.
     Floyd Congdon was reared at Colebrook and attended the public schools there.  He spent three years at Liverpool, Ohio, where he was engaged in the pottery business.  In 1910 he attended the Homewood College of Pittsburg, Pa., where he took a course in engineering and was graduated with that degree in 1911.  In 1911 Mr. Congdon located at Orwell and worked for his uncle, Fred Congdon in the livery business.  Sept. 11, 1923, he purchased from Thomas Fuller, the business which is now known as the Congdon Cafe. He is also a dealer in confectionery.  Mrs. Congdon served as postmistress of East Orwell from 1916 until 1924.
     On July 29, 1912, Mr. Congdon was married to Miss Ethel Pike, who was born at Orwell, Oct. 24, 1895, the daughter of Walter and Frances (Lintern) Pike.  Mr. Pike was born in England, Jan. 15, 1855, and came to this country with his father, William, and sisters, Jennie and Sarah Pike, in 1873.  He is a well known farmer of Orwell Township.  His wife was born at Orwell, Oct. 20, 1858, and died in April, 1921.  Mr. and Mrs. Pike were the parents of nine children, as follows: Olive, lives in Cleveland; William M., lives at Orwell; Lida, wife of Wm. A. Anderson, lives at Orwell; Charles A., lives at Orwell; Walter E., deceased; Mary A., the wife of Clarence Cleeve, lives at Windsor, Ohio; Granville E., lives at Orwell; Elva I., deceased, was the wife of Wm. A. Congdon; and Ethel I. Congdon, twin sister of Elva. To Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Congdon two children have been born: Earl, born Dec. 18, 1913, and Margaret E., born Jan. 19, 1917.
     Mr. Congdon's wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.  Mr. Congdon is progressive and public spirited and one of the substantial young business men of Ashtabula County.
 Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 841
  FRED J. CONGDON, a well known merchant of Orwell, engaged in the grocery and meat business, is a native of Ashtabula County.  He was born at Colebrook, Oct. 4, 1862, and is the son of Abner and Miranda (Herd) Congdon.
     Abner Congdon was born in Rome Township, Ashtabula County, in 1828, and died in November, 1914.  He spent his entire life in Ashtabula County and in early life was a farmer.  Later he engaged in business at Colebrook where he conducted a general store.  His first wife, Miranda Herd, died at the age of 29 years, leaving four children: Georgiana and Sarah E., both deceased; Laverne Gee, lives at Ashtabula; and Fred J., the subject of this sketch.  Mr. Congdon was later married to Miss Salinda Beckwith, a native of Colebrook, and to this union eight children were born.
     Fred J. Congdon attended the district schools of Colebrook, after which he engaged in the livery business there.  He has owned his present place of business at Orwell since 1910, having purchased the business of Fuller & Company.  Mr. Congdon is widely known and has an extensive trade.
     On Oct. 25, 1883, Mr. Congdon was married to Miss Fina A. Green, and to this union 12 children were born as follows: Blanche Downing; Lucerne, lives at Sharon, Pa.; Catherine, lives at Painesville, Ohio; Cora Gray, lives at Jefferson; William, lives at Orwell; Marie Brown, lives at Mentor, Ohio; Laverne, a teacher; Olive Meredith; Audrey and Janice, both at home; and two children died in infancy.  Mr. Congdon was married the second time on Mar. 27, 1921, to Mrs. Venda (McFadden) Allen, who was the widow of Frank Allen.  By her former marriage Mrs. Congdon had two children, Ernest F., who lives in California, and De Wayne George, deceased.
Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 838
  FRANK H. CONGOS is a well known and substantial citizen of Conneaut.  He was born at Youngstown, Ohio, Mar. 25, 1888, and is the son of John and Elizabeth Congos.
     John Congos was a native of Finland, as was also his wife.  They came to this country in 1881 and located at Youngstown, Ohio, but later removed to Painesville in Lake County, Ohio, where Mr. Congos followed his trade as a carpenter.  He died Nov. 15, 1903, and his wife died Oct. 28, 1906.  They were the parents of the following children: Marie, deceased, was the wife of Alfred Mackey, who lives in Finland; William, deceased; Victor, lives at Fairport, Ohio; John, deceased; Evelyn, the widow of Mr. Brennan, lives at Lakewood, Ohio; Leander, lives at Fairport, Ohio; Frank H., the subject of this sketch; Josephine, married Victor Fenton, lives at Ashtabula Harbor, Ohio; Julia, the widow of Mark Shannon, lives at Conneaut; and Ida, the widow of Jacob Randall, lives at Ashtabula.
     Frank H. Congos received his education in the public schools of Fairport, Ohio, and when a young man became interested in the nursery business.  He later was employed as a steamboat watchman on the Great Lakes, Fairport, Ohio, and in 1909 he removed to Conneaut, where he entered the employ of the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company.  Mr. Congos now holds a responsible position with this company as electrical foreman.  He lives at 794 Harbor Street*.
     On July 10, 1910, Mr. Congos was married to Miss Lydia Paananen, a native of Finland, born Nov. 11, 1889, and the daughter of John and Celina Paananen, residents of Conneaut.  There are six children in the Paananen family, as follows: John, a carpenter contractor, lives at Pittsburgh, Pa.; Rosa, married Victor Jameson, lives at Conneaut; Aino, married A. J. Koski, lives at Ashtabula Harbor, Ohio; Mrs. Congos; Emil, lives at Conneaut; and Siiri, married Raymond Wood, lives at Canton, Ohio.  To Frank H. and Lydia (Paananen) Congos have been born four children, as follows: Viola, born April 10, 1911; Lillian, born Oct. 28, 1913; Alice, born Nov. 5, 1920; and George, born Mar. 18, 1922.
     Mr. Congos is a Republican, a member of the Lutheran Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.  He has many friends throughout the county and is highly esteemed.
 Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 944
* The house at 794 Harbor Street, Conneaut, OH is no longer there.

The Conneaut Telephone Co.


Conneaut Telephone Co.  with expansion in 2018

 THE CONNEAUT TELEPHONE COMPANY was organized on June 7, 1897.  It is locally owned and operated and employs about 40 people.  The officers of the company are as follows:  R. E. Cummins, president; William H. Brown, vice president; Meyer Goebricher, Secretary and manager; Russel Goebricher, assistant manager and secretary and T. R. Hatch, treasurer.  The directors are: R. E. Cummins, William H. Brown, Joseph Goebricher, T. R. Hatch, Gustav Hirsch, A. J. Packer and B. M. Tower.
     On May 26, 1917, Mr. Cummins was married to Miss Dorothy Sweet, a native of Conneaut, and a daughter of Ralph E. and Myrtle (McMillan) Sweet, natives of Ohio, and residents of Conneaut.  Mr. Sweet is employed by the Nickel Plat Railroad as freight conductor.  Mrs. Cummins is the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Sweet.  To Robert E. and Dorothy (Sweet) Cummins, one child has been born:  Robert E. Jr.,  born Apr. 13, 1918.
     Mr. Cummins is a Republican and belongs to the Elks lodge.  He has an extensive acquaintance in Ashtabula County and is highly esteemed.
 Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 945
  A. H. COOK is a successful farmer and stockman of Colebrook Township.  He was born near Colebrook, Sept. 8, 1876, and is a son of  Charles and Celestia (Sholto) Cook.
     Charles Cook was a native of Ohio and a leading farmer and stockman of Colebrook.  Township.  His wife and a sister of Dr. H. G. Sholto, a prominent physician of Colebrook.  To Mr. and Mrs. Cook two children were born:  Olive, who died at the age of nineteen years; and A. H. Subject of this sketch.
     After receiving his education in the schools of Colebrook Township, A. H. Cook farmed on the home place.  For the past eighteen years he has lived on his present farm of 100 acres near East Orwell.  Mr. Cook is a successful dairyman and specializes in the breeding of Holstein cattle.
     On Feb. 18, 1906, Mr. Cook was married to Miss Martha B. Rodgers, a native of Colebrook, born Dec. 25, 1884, and the daughter of J. C. and Maggie (Kelly) Rodgers.  Mrs. Cook has the only child of J. C. and Maggie (Kelly) Rodgers.  By a second marriage to Emma Andrews, Mr. Rodgers had four children:  Carl, deceased; J. C., Jr.; Mason and Carmen.  To A. H. and Martha B. (Rodgers) Cook two children have been born:  Robert C., was born Nov. 30, 1910; and Margaret C., born Sept. 5, 1916.
     Mr. Cook is a republican and member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Colebrook.  He is an energetic citizen who stands well in the esteem of his neighbors and fellow citizens.
 Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page  1086
  A. P. COOK, deceased, was a prominent farmer of Windsor Township, and a pioneer citizen of Ashtabula County.  He was born in that township, June 22, 1824, and was the son of Jesse and Chloe (Phelps) Cook.
     Jesse Cook was a native of Connecticut and came to Ashtabula County in 1804.  After several years he returned to Connecticut and came to Ashtabula County in 1804.  After several years he returned to Connecticut and remained there until 1812, at which time he again located in Windsor Township.
     A. P. Cook engaged in farming during his entire life in Windsor Township, and met with success.  He died Nov. 23, 1909, and is buried at Windsor.
     In 1852 Mr. Cook was united in marriage with Miss Helen O'Connor who was born in Connecticut, July 13, 1827.  She died Jan. 10, 1886.  To A. P. and Helen (O'Connor) Cook two daughters were born:  Emily C. Cook, married W. J. Harrison; and May Hilda, married Wilson Peck.
     Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Harrison, who reside in the old Cook homestead in Windsor Township, were married Feb. 28, 1872.  They had four children:  Bernice Grover, born Aug. 27, 1874, lives at Windsor; Catherine Olin, born Nov. 5, 1876, lives at Akron, Ohio; and Charles Harrison, born Jan. 19, 1883, lives at Ashtabula; and Walter Harrison, born in 1888 and died on Aug. 19, 1890.  Mr. and Mrs. Harrison have five grandchildren.
     May Hilda Cook was married on Nov. 12, 1890, to Wilson Peck, a native of New Lyme, Ohio, born Mar. 10, 1852, and a son of Hiram and Harriet (Simons) Peck.  Wilson Peck died Jan. 7, 1923.
 Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 957
  FRANK R. COOK, who has been connected with the mail service at Jefferson for the past 16 years, is among Ashtabula County's substantial citizens.  He was born at Hartsgrove, Ashtabula County, Feb. 10, 1874, and is a son of Abraham S. and Delila (Keech) Cook.
     Abraham S. Cook, also a native of Hartsgrove, was born Apr. 2, 1846, and died Apr. 17, 1904.  He followed farming during his entire life.  His wife was born at Walworth, N. Y., Oct. 4, 1846.  At an early age she came to Ohio with her parents and lived in Geauga County, and in 1890 removed to Lake County, Ohio.  Mrs. Cook now lives in Jefferson with her son.  Mr. and Mrs. Cook had four children as follows: Elmer E., lives at Plymouth, Ohio; May, died in 1922; Lydia Ann, deceased; and Frank R., the subject of this sketch.
     Frank R. Cook spent his boyhood at Hartsgrove.  At the age of  fifteen he suffered a fall and has since been crippled.  For a number of years Mr. Cook was unable to engage in any work, and his first position was as a substitute on a milk route at Painesville, Ohio.  After substituting on the mail service at Jefferson for two years, he was appointed a rural carrier, in which capacity he has since served.
     Politically Mr. Cook is a Republican.  He is a member of the Baptist Church, and is unmarried.
 Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 878
  JOSEPH E. COOK is a farmer and stockman and a member of one of Ashtabula County’s prominent pioneer families.  He was born on the farm where he now lives in Ashtabula Township, Feb. 3, 1862, and is a son of Joseph R. and Lucy (Bartram) Cook.
     The Cook family originally came from New York.  Erastus Cook, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, settled on the present Cook farm in Ashtabula Township in 1809.  He was the son of Philip Cook, who owned a mill near Albany, N. Y., on the Hudson River.  Erastus Cook had five children: Silas; Joseph R., the father of the subject of this sketch; Amanda, married Lord Scarsdale of England; Althia Laura, married C. Strong, deceased; and Marion, deceased, was the wife of Dr. Daniel Spencer.
     Joseph R. Cook was a lawyer and practiced in Ashtabula from the time he was 18 years old until he was 53.  He was married to Lucy Bartram, who was born in New York and came to Ashtabula County in 1841, at the age of nine years.  Her father kept a tavern near where Dr. Coleman’s residence now stands, in East Ashtabula.  To Joseph R. and Lucy (Bartram) Cook seven children were born, as follows: Charles died at the age of four years; Fannie, deceased, was the wife of P. C. Wilcox; Alice Isabel, married first to C. A. Mann, and later to Walter Clark, and is now a widow living in Cleveland; Charles R., died in July, 1916; Jennie J., married E. S. Willing, lives in Florida; Joseph E., the subject of this sketch; and Mack R. of Ashtabula.
     Joseph E. Cook was educated in the schools of Ashtabula and attended New Lyme Institute.  He began the study of law with R. W. Calvin of Ashtabula, but after three years was forced to give up the study on account of poor health.  Mr. Cook then traveled for seven years as a representative of Church Bros., nurserymen.  He later returned to the home place in Ashtabula Township, where he has since lived.
       In 1895 Mr. Cook was married at Meadville, Pa., to Miss Pearl Dearborn, the daughter of George and Silanda (Barnes) Dearborn, who were the parents of the following children: Sarah, married Frank Smith; May and Herbert, deceased; and Mrs. Cook.  To Mr. and Mrs. Cook have been born three children: Silanda, who was graduated from Ohio State University in 1919, now teaches school at Toledo, Ohio; and Philip E. and Georgia Althea, both at home.
     Mr. Cook has in his possession a copy of a newspaper called the “Trump of Fame”, which was published at Warren, Ohio, in 1813.
     Mr. Cook is one of the substantial citizens of the community, for the Cook name has always stood for community development and improvement.
Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 495
  JOSEPH R. COOK, a veteran of the World War, is among Ashtabula’s prominent young attorneys, and a member of one of the county’s honored pioneer families.  He was born in Ashtabula, July 29, 1891, and is a son of Mack R. and Nettie A. (Davis) Cook.
     Mack R. Cook was a native of Ashtabula, born Apr. 1, 1864, and the son of Joseph R. Cook, deceased, who was born in Ashtabula County in 1819.  Joseph R. Cook was a widely known attorney, being admitted to the bar in 1843.  He was the son of Rev. Erastus Cook, a native of New York, who was a son of Philip Cook, a well known textile manufacturer of Troy, N. Y.  Mack R. Cook, father of the subject of this sketch, was a farmer in early life and later engaged in the grocery business at Ashtabula Harbor until 1924 when he became engaged as a fruit grower.  His wife was born at Rome, Ashtabula County, July 21, 1868.  Mr. and Mrs. Cook are the parents of four children: Joseph R., the subject of this sketch; Perry D., born Apr. 21, 1894, lives at Meadville, Pa., married Ruby Flower, and they have one son, Perry, Jr.; Mack D., born Mar. 29, 1897, lives in Ashtabula; and Harry C., born Dec. 15, 1899, a student at Western Reserve University, Cleveland.
     Joseph R. Cook received his education in the public and high schools of Ashtabula and was graduated from the Law School of Western Reserve University in 1917.  After practicing his profession in Ashtabula a short time, Mr. Cook enlisted for service during the World War with the army transport service, having sailed overseas in August, 1918 and returned Oct. 14, 1918.  He again crossed Nov. 3, 1918, returning to the United States March, 1919.  He returned from service in March, 1919, and resumed his practice in Ashtabula.  Mr. Cook’s office is located at 160˝ Main Street.
     Joseph R. Cook was nominated at the August, 1924, primaries for prosecuting attorney on the Democratic ticket.  He has been a notary public since 1917, and served as Justice of the Peace four years and is now serving his second term.  He also served two years as deputy clerk to the Board of Elections.
     On June 20, 1917, Mr. Cook was united in marriage with Miss Clara M. Salchli, a daughter of Frederick and Rose Salchli, natives of Berne, Switzerland, and residents of Erie, Pa.  Mr. and Mrs. Salchli have eight children as follows: Frederick Jr., Cambridge Pa.; John, a veteran of the Spanish-American War, Erie, Pa.; Henry, Erie, Pa.; Rosalia, a teacher in the public schools of Erie, Pa.; Charles, Erie, Pa.; Mrs. Cook; William, at home; and Bertha M., a high school teacher in Erie, Pa.  To Mr. and Mrs. Cook have been born two children: Ruth Clara, born Feb. 15, 1920; and Marjorie Marie, born Oct. 27, 1922.
     Mr. Cook is a member of the Congregational Church and belongs to the Masonic lodge.  He is a capable lawyer and has a wide acquaintance in Ashtabula. 
Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 529
  M. M. COON, who is successfully engaged in the real estate business at Jefferson, is a member of one of Ashtabula County's most honored pioneer families.  He was born at Springfield, Pa., Aug. 17, 1849, and is a son of Peter and Laura L. (Cole) Coon.
     Peter Coon was a native of Oneonta, N. Y., born Feb. 11, 1816.  At an early age he went to Ohio and settled in Trumbull County and the following year removed to Jefferson.  He improved a large tract of land in Jefferson Township and became one of the prosperous farmers of his time.  He also owned a saw mill and was engaged in the lumber business.  Mr. Coon died May 30, 1879.  His wife, who was born Nov. 28, 1819, died Nov. 30, 1893.  Mr. and Mrs. Coon were the parents of six children as follows:  Chauncey H., deceased, was a Civil War veteran, having served in Company A, 120th Ohio Volunteer Infantry; Seth J., born June 17, 1840, deceased, was a Civil War veteran, having served with Company H., 7th Ohio Volunteer Infantry; Loren M., born Mar. 25, 1842, deceased, also a Civil War veteran, having served with Company A, 29th Ohio Volunteer Infantry; Perry D., born June 24, 1874, deceased, volunteered for service in the Civil War at the age of 16 years, but died of fever shortly after his enlistment; M. M., the subject of this sketch; and Mrs. Mary E. Parker, a widow, lives in Chicago.
     M. M. Coon attended the district schools of Jefferson Township and spent his boyhood on the home farm.  At the age of 21 years he learned the carpenter trade with an uncle and worked at This trade for 29 years. Mr. Coon has in his possession a library table built by him of hand carved wood.  It contains 2000 different pieces of wood and stone, and is very artistic.  He has been offered a thousand dollars for the table but refuses to part with it.  He also built many fine cedar chests.  For the past 19 years Mr. Coon has been interested in the real estate business, specializing in the sale of farms.  Mr. N. E. French of Jefferson was influential in inducing Mr. Coon to take up the real estate business, and his farm was the first one listed by him.  During one week's service on the local jury, Mr. Coon sold four farms.  He has always been honest in his dealings and claims that every buyer has been a satisfied customer.  The Coon home, which was built by H. M. Sim more than 80 years ago, is one of the attractive residences of Ashtabula County, and Mr. Coon's flower garden is one of the beauty spots of Jefferson.
     On Jan. 30, 1873, Mr. Coon was married at Jefferson, to Miss Alta Lucas, a native of Strasburg, Ohio, and the daughter of Milton C. and Esther (Green) Lucas,  the former a native of Jefferson Township, the latter of New York.  Mr. and Mrs. Lucas are deceased.  To Mr. and Mrs. Coon six children have been born as follows:  Orlo D., born Jan. 22, 1874, lives in Cleveland, married Eva Cone, and they have three children,  Anabel Lee, Clarice Maud, and Merritt Gilman; Walter M., born March 2, 1875, lives at Jefferson, married Kate Moriarity, and they have three children, John, Kenneth, and Grace; Frank L., born Feb. 29, 1876, lives in Conneaut, where he operates the Coon & Stevens garage, married first to Maud Kingdom, who died June 4, 1917, and in 1922, he was married to Miss Alma McMillan; Daisy L., born June 22, 1877, died Nov. 27, 1897; Ida Belle, born Jan. 1, 1888, married Albert Chaloupka, lives at Lakewood, Ohio, and they have three children, Alta K., Glen Albert, and Roger Selden; and Gertrude, born Dec. 1, 1893, a graduate of the Thomas Normal Schools at Detroit, Mich., and the Spencerian Business School in Cleveland, now employed in the recorder's office in Jefferson.
     Mr. Coon is a Republican and has served as a member of the Jefferson council for six years.  He has held membership in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for 42 years.  Mr. Coon is a substantial and influential citizen of Ashtabula County and is well and favorably known throughout the community.
 Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page  1045
  J. J. COOPER, a well known and successful merchant of Saybrook Township, is a native of Ashtabula County.  He was born at Saybrook, Sept. 14, 1865, and is the son of George W. and Susan (Ellison) Cooper.
     George W. Cooper was born in Saybrook, Ohio, in 1831 and was the son of Joseph Cooper, a native of England.  At an early date Joseph Cooper came to this country and settled on a farm in Saybrook Township.  He died in 1873, and is buried at Saybrook.  There were four children in the Cooper family:  Mrs. W. K. Wilkinson, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this work; Mrs. C. C. Jenks, lives in Ashtabula County; J. J., the subject of this sketch; and George W., Saybrook Township.
     J. J. Cooper has spent his entire life in Ashtabula County.  After attending the schools of Saybrook he was a student at the Austinburg Institute.  Mr. Cooper taught school for 14 years in Ashtabula County and afterwards engaged in the retail dairy business for 18 years.  In 1914 he purchased the Tinker homestead, which is one of the attractive residences of Saybrook.  Mr. Cooper's place of business is located at the corner of Center and North Ridge Roads.
     In 1893 Mr. Cooper was united in marriage with Miss Carrie M. Rose, a native of Pennsylvania.  They had three children, as follows:  Byrdena, married John Metcalf; George R., who is employed in his father's store; and Mildred, a graduate of Ashtabula High School.
     Mr. Cooper is a Democrat and has served as justice of the peace and president of the local board of education.  He belongs to the Elks lodge.  Mr. Cooper is esteemed throughout his community as a reliable man.
 Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 1001
  C. C. CORNELL

Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 742
  GEORGE W. CORNELL

Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 748
  CORNISH, T. C.

Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 757
  W. W. COSNER, a prosperous farmer and stockman of Kingsville Township, and the owner of 88 acres of good farm land, was born in West Virginia, Jan. 6, 1856, and is the son of Henry and Nancy (Roby) Cosner.
     Henry Cosner was a native of Grant County, W. Va., and a farmer during his entire life.  He died in 1886 and his wife died in 1920.  They were parents of ten children, five of whom are now living, as follows:  Thomas, a farmer, lives in West Virginia; Otto, also a farmer, lives in West Virginia; Heather, married Elihu Sanders, lives in West Virginia; Aldina, married George Bennett, lives in West Virginia; and W. W., the subject of this sketch.
     W. W. Cosner spent his boyhood on his father's farm and attended the district schools.  He owned 123 acres of land in his native state and in 1906 sold his interests and came to Ashtabula County and located on his present farm in Kingsville Township.  The place is well improved.
     Mr. Cosner was married to Miss Rebecca Keith, deceased.  To this union three children were born:  Rosa Bell, wife of George Parks, New York state; Charles W., lives in Pennsylvania; and Martha Ann, the wife of Earl Gardner.  Mr. Cosner was married the second time to Miss Sefrona C. Johnson, and to this union two children were born, as follows:  Clareta, married Ed Bisby, a linesman, lives in Kingsville; Hettie, lives at home.
     In politics Mr. Cosner is identified with the Democratic party.  He is an industrious farmer, highly esteemed in his neighborhood.
 Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page   563
  WILBUR W. COTTON, the efficient City Manager of Ashtabula, is a native of Illinois.  He was born at Morgan Park, Chicago, Sept. 25, 1891, the son of Orville D. and Olive S. (Miller) Cotton, the former a native of Medina, Ohio, and the latter of Canton, Ohio.
     Orville D. Cotton is a veteran of the Civil War and for the past 40 years, has been a stoker manufacturer.  He is now the president of the Automatic Furnace Co. of Dayton, Ohio.  His wife died May 15, 1922, and is buried at Sparta, Ohio.  They were the parents of two children, Herbert M. Cotton of Dayton, Ohio, and Wilbur W. Cotton, the subject of this sketch.
     Wilbur W. Cotton was reared in the cities of Detroit, Canton, Akron and Dayton, spending 20 years of his life in Dayton.  He received his education in the Dayton High School, Miami University at Oxford, Ohio, and the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, Mich.  After leaving college, he began his career of municipal research work on the Bureau of Municipal Research at Dayton, Ohio.  Since that time have has been manager of Edgeworth, Penna., Sewickley, Penna., and Ambridge, Penna., before coming to Ashtabula, in his present capacity, in 1922.
     Mr. Cotton was married Apr. 26, 1917, to Miss Helen M. Cook, a daughter of James L. and Elizabeth M. (Kindle) Cook, natives of Dayton, Ohio, and now residents of that city.  To Mr. and Mrs. Cotton have been born one child, Jane E. Cotton, born Aug. 31, 1919.
     Since coming to Ashtabula in the capacity of City Manager, Mr. Cotton has conducted the affairs of this city in a capable and efficient manner.  He is a close student of municipal affairs and notwithstanding the fact that he is a young man,  His successful experience entitles him to rank among the leading City Managers of the country.  The successful direction and management of Ashtabula is no small task.  In fact, it involves much more than the management of many cities of considerably greater population, owing to the fact that Ashtabula owns and operates more of its public utilities than the average city,  including the street railway with bus extensions, and the electric light plant.  The management of either of these institutions alone, would be a man-size job.
     Mr. Cotton is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks at Ashtabula, and he and Mrs. Cotton are members of the Presbyterian Church.  Since coming to Ashtabula, Mr. Cotton has naturally formed an extensive acquaintance and is widely and favorably known, and is not only a high class City manager, but a worthwhile citizen of Ashtabula.
 Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 985
  C. D. COWGER

Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 1044
  J. W. CRITES

Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 1047
  DR. ERNEST CROCKETT was born in Pierpont Township, Ashtabula County, Nov. 10, 1849, the son of William and Sally Ann Crockett.  William Crockett, Sr., was a native of Ireland and came to this country when a boy, locating in southwestern Pennsylvania.  Later he removed to Ashtabula County, where he engaged in farming.  William Crocket, Jr., was a farmer during his entire life, most of which was spent in Dorset Township, Ashtabula County.  In 1915 he removed to Jefferson, Ohio, where he died two years later.  He was married first to Miss Amelia Brown, who was born Jan. 13, 1853, and died Jan. 13, 1873.  To this union one son was born, Dr. Ernest the subject of this sketch.  Mr. Crockett was later married to Miss Minerva F. Thompson, a native of Denmark Township, Ashtabula County, who now resides at Jefferson.  To this union five children were born: Dora A., married J. A. Reed, lives in Ashtabula, Bessie, Eleanor and Laurel Reed; Kathryn married Clifford Jerome lives at Jefferson; Glenn S., lives in Cleveland and has two children, Glen Arnold and Kathryn; Ray Richard and Homer F., both deceased.
     Dr. Ernest Crockett was reared in Dorset, Ohio, and after attending the district school there and Jefferson HIgh School, he entered the medical department of the University of Michigan, from which he was graduated in 1900.  He then came to Ashtabula and took up the practice of medicine.
     In 1900 Dr. Crockett was united in marriage with Miss Mary B. Kennedy, a native of Dorset, Ohio, born Feb. 14, 1879, and the daughter of James and Harriet (Reed) Kennedy.  Mr. Kennedy was born Apr. 11, 1827, and died in 1902.  His wife, who was born Jan. 9, 1839, lives with four daughters as follows:  Harriet Amelia, born Mar. 8, 1903; Laurine Alice, born May 5, 1906; Louise Elizabeth, born Sept. 5, 1908; and Mary Jane, born Aug. 19, 1914.
     In politics Dr. Crockett is identified with the Democratic party.  He served as county coroner from 1916 to 1918.  HE is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and the Chamber of Commerce. and his family holds membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church.
 Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 1020
  W. R. CROSBY, a substantial and well known farmer and stockman of Rome Township, is a member of one of Ashtabula County's oldest families. He was born there, Sept. 14, 1869, and is the son of Elliott and Betsy (Crowell) Crosby.
     Elliott Crosby was born Feb. 28, 1839, and died Jan. 5, 1876. He was the son of Elijah Crosby, who came to Ashtabula County in 1806. Elliott Crosby was married to Betsy Crowell, who was born Aug. 22, 1841, and died April 9, 1922. To this union the following children were born: Howard Crowell, born Oct. 16, 1866, lives at Geneva, where he is engaged in the grocery business; W. R., the subject of this sketch; Mary Elizabeth, born Dec. 28, 1870, lives at Rock Creek, Ohio; and Lillie Esther Hart, born Jan. 25, 1872, died Dec. 29, 1898.
     W. R. Crosby has always lived on a farm. He attended the district schools and New Lyme Institute, after which he engaged in general farming and stock raising. He now owns a well improved farm of 182 acres in Rome Township and raises good stock.
     On Oct. 20, 1898, Mr. Crosby was married to Miss Sarah Crosby, and they have three children, Esther, Florence, and Alice.
     Mr. Crosby and his family are members of the Presbyterian Church and are favorably known throughout the community.
Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page  1088
  G. N. CROWTHER, an enterprising and successful young merchant of North Kingsville and postmaster of that place, was born in that village, Mar. 6, 1896, and is the son of C. E. and Elizabeth (Lyon) Crowther.
     C. E. Crowther was a native of Kingsville, born in 1856.  He was a prominent fruit farmer of Ashtabula County for many years and retired in 1920.  Mr. Crowther died Aug. 4, 1924, and his wife died Nov. 16, 1924, both are buried in East Lake Cemetery.  Mr. and Mrs. Crowther were the parents of the following children: Herman E., lives at Jefferson, Ohio, married Ida Powers, and they have a daughter, Harriet; Catherine, married C. D. Force, lives at North Kingsville, Ohio, and they have five children, Robert, Elizabeth, Charles, Glenn and Homer; C. V., lives in Cleveland, married Miss Sylva Mullen of Alliance, Ohio; and G. N., the subject of this sketch.
     G. N. Crowther has spent his entire life in Ashtabula County.  After attending the public schools of North Kingsville, he was graduated from Ashtabula High School in 1915.  He then engaged in the general merchandise business at North Kingsville, just across the street from his present location.  In 1918 he sold his business and enlisted in the merchant marines, and served in that branch of the service for eight months.  Upon his return to North Kingsville, Mr. Crowther opened his present place of business.  He handles a fine line of groceries and general merchandise, and also has the postoffice in connection.
     On July 16, 1918, Mr. Crowther was united in marriage with Miss Gretchen Hollister, a native of Kingsville, and the daughter of T. S. and Eleanor Hollister, residents of North Kingsville.  The Hollister family ranks among the leading pioneer families of Ashtabula County.  Mr. and Mrs. Crowther have no children.
     In politics Mr. Crowther is identified with the Republican party and he belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.  He and his wife are members of the Presbyterian church and are widely and favorably known throughout the county.
 Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 545
  AUSTIN CROZIER is an enterprising and progressive young business man of Jefferson.  He was born at Ashtabula Harbor, Ohio, Sept. 28, 1890, and is the son of Fred and Edith (Harmon) Crozier.
     Fred Crozier, who lives at Ashtabula and entered the employ of the Ashtabula Docks.  He is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Elks, and the Knights of Pythias.  Mr. and Mrs. Crozier have four children: Mary, married Daniel H. Fargo, lives in Ashtabula; Austin, the subject of this sketch; Duwane, lives in Ashtabula; and Edith, deceased.
     Austin Crozier received his education in the public schools of Conneaut and after being employed there in various capacities he went to Ashtabula.  In 1921 he came to Jefferson and since that time has been foreman of the Ashtabula County Garage.  Mr. Crozier is an expert mechanic and is thoroughly competent.  Before coming to Jefferson he served as manager of Crozier Bors. Transfer Company of Ashtabula for six years.
     On Oct. 10, 1913, Mr. Crozier was married to Miss Beatrice McGrath, a native of Ashtabula Harbor, born Jul. 13, 1891, and the daughter of William and Mary (Lyons) McGrath, natives of Ohio.  Mr. McGrath is deceased and his widow lives at Cleveland.  They were the parents of five children, as follows:  Bertha, lives with her mother; Helen, married George Karabeck, lives in Cleveland; William, a veteran of the World War, lives in Cleveland; George, lives in Cleveland; and Monica, died in 1921.  To Austin and Beatrice (McGrath) Crozier four children have been born, as follows:  Ione, born Feb. 4, 1915; Fred, born Dec. 21, 1916; Geraldine; Born Apr. 16, 1920 and Austin, Jr., Born Sept. 30, 1924.  Mr. Crozier is a Republican.
 Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page  909
  JOHN CUMMINS, now living retired in Conneaut, is among the highly esteemed and prominent citizens of Ashtabula County.  He was born in Conneaut, Jan. 12, 1851, and is the son of David and Rhoda (Wood) Cummins.
     David Cummins was born near Buffalo, N. Y., in 1827, and was a harness maker by trade.  At an early date he came to Ohio and settled in Conneaut, where he followed his trade until 1863.  In that year he became interested in the canning industry and opened a factory, which he operated successfully under the name of The D. Cummins Company, for 46 years, and which is now one of the leading business enterprises of Ashtabula County.  The D. Cummins Company was the first of its kind in Ohio, and is now known throughout the country as The Cummins Canning Company.  Mr. Cummins died in 1920, and his wife died ten years previously.  They had four children:  John, the subject of this sketch; Howell A., Clinton B., and Thomas, all deceased.
     John Cummins was reared and educated in Conneaut and when a young man engaged in business with his father, in which he was actively engaged until the time of his retirement.  Mr. Cummins owns large tracts of farm land in Ohio, as well as much city property in Conneaut.  The Cummins residence, which is located at 884 East Main Street, is among the attractive homes of Ashtabula County.
     In 1872 Mr. Cummins was married to Miss Mary Risdon, who was born at Conneaut, Nov. 19, 1851, the daughter of Eliah and Lucretia (Frederick) Risdon, natives of New York, and early settlers of Ashtabula County.  Mr. and Mrs. Risdon now deceased, were the parents of five children:  Harriet, married Glover Ashley, both deceased; Imogene, deceased; Mrs. Cummins; Helen, married Bert Capron, lives at Conneaut; and Clara, deceased, was the wife of B. E. Thayer, lives at Jefferson, Ohio.  To John and Mary (Risdon) Cummins four children were born as follows:  Thomas, a civil engineer, lives at Ontario, Calif.; married John M. Haskell, lives at Albany, N. Y.; Margaret, married Samuel T. Harris, lives at Ashtabula; and Robert E., a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this volume.  Mr. and Mrs. Cummins have six grandchildren.
     Mr. Cummins is a Republican.  He is one of the organizers of the Conneaut Mutual Loan & Trust Company and for a number of years served as vice-president of the Pennsylvania and Ohio Railway Company.  It is fitting that the history of the Cummins family should be incorporated in a volume such as this, since it has been connected with the development of Ashtabula County from the earliest days.
 Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 582
  ROBERT E. CUMMINS, a member of one of Ashtabula County's prominent pioneer families, is a successful young business man of Conneaut.  He was born in that city, Feb. 28, 1891, and is the son of John and Mary (Risdon) Cummins.  A complete sketch of John Cummins and his family appears elsewhere in this volume.
     Robert E. Cummins received his education in the public schools of Conneaut and attended the Culver Military Academy.  After completing his education, he was appointed manager of the Cummins Estate by his grandfather, David Cummins.  Mr. Cummins served as vice president of the Conneaut Telephone Company for eight years and is now president of that company.  He is also director of the Conneaut Mutual Loan & Trust Company.  He lives at 909 Main Street.
     On May 26, 1917, Mr. Cummins was married to Miss Dorothy Sweet, a native of Conneaut, and a daughter of Ralph E. and Myrtle (McMillan) Sweet,  natives of Ohio, and residents of Conneaut.  Mr. Sweet is employed by the Nickel Plat Railroad as freight conductor.  Mrs. Cummins is the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Sweet.  To Robert E. and Dorothy (Sweet) Cummins one child has been born, Robert E., Jr., born April 13, 1918.
     Mr. Cummins is a Republican and belongs to the Elk's lodge.  He has an extensive acquaintance in Ashtabula County and is highly esteemed.
Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page  944
  EDWARD M. CURPHEY is a successful and well known business man of Conneaut.  He was born at Painesville, Ohio, in 1856 and is a son of William and Ellen (Duke) Curphey.
     William Curphey was a native of the Isle of Man as was also his wife.  They came to America in the early fifties and located at Painesville, where Mr. Curphey was successfully engaged in the tailoring business for over 50 years.  He was a member of the Episcopal Church and belonged to the Masonic lodge.  Mr. and Mrs. Curphey, now deceased, were the parents of the following children: William, deceased; Edward M., the subject of this sketch; Charles, a tailor, lives at Painesville, Ohio; Cora, lives at Painesville; Lena, deceased; George; and Harry, in business with his brother at Painesville.
     Edward M. Curphey received his education in the schools of Painesville and learned the cigar making business in 1873, in which business he has since been engaged continuously.  Mr. Curphey came to Conneaut in 1891, where he entered the employ of W. E. Masters.  In 1907 he purchased the business, which is located at the corners of Main and Broad Streets.  He also does a retail business in cigars and tobacco.
     On June 12, 1900, Mr. Curphey was married to Miss Catherine Hathaway, a native of Conneaut, and the daughter of John B. and Esther (Blakeley) Hathaway, natives of New York.  The Hathaway family settled in Ashtabula County in 1850, at Conneaut, where Mr. Hathaway be came a well known upholsterer.  He died Nov. 14, 1882, and his wife died Dec. 21, 1906.  There were two children, Mrs. Curphey and Sarah J., who died in 1861.  Mr. and Mrs. Curphey have no children.
     Mr. Curphey's wife is a member of the Congregational Church; they are highly esteemed citizens of Ashtabula County.
Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 667
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