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BIOGRAPHIES
Source:
HISTORY of
ASHTABULA COUNTY, OHIO
By Mrs. Moina W. Large
IN TWO VOLUMES
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Topeka - Indianapolis
1924
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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
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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. I - 1924 - Page 1083 |
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. I - 1924 - Page
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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. I - 1924 - Page
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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
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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
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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. I - 1924 - Page 1097 |
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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
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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. I - 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. I - 1924 - Page
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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
CandylandChicago, 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. I - 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.
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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,
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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 54½
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. I - 1924 - Page
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The Conneaut Telephone Co.
Conneaut Telephone Co. 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.
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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.
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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.
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FRANK R. COOK
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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JOHN CUMMINS,
now living retired in Conneaut, is among the highly esteemed and
prominent itizens 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.
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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.
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