BIOGRAPHIES
Source:
HISTORY of
ASHTABULA COUNTY, OHIO
By Mrs. Moina W. Large
IN TWO VOLUMES
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- VOLUME ONE -
Published by Historical Publishing Company
Topeka - Indianapolis
1924
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FRANK W.
EASTMAN, who has served as justice of the peace in Trumbull
Township for 34 years, is a member of one of Ashtabula County's
oldest families. He was born in Trumbull Township, July 31,
1850, and is the son of Alexander R. and Samantha E. (Brown)
Eastman.
Alexander R. Eastman was born on a farm in Trumbull
County, Ohio, Dec. 16, 1819, the son of Dr. Amos Eastman who
was one of Ohio's pioneer physicians. Mr. Eastman was a
carriage maker by trade and in 1824 located at Trumbull, where he
carried on his business for many years. During the Civil War
he served in Company C, 60th Ohio Volunteer Infantry and was in
service for 15 months. Mr. Eastman died Mar. 4, 1900,
and his wife, who was born in Genesee County, N. Y., in 1823, died
Jan. 5, 1890. They were the parents of the following children:
Dwight Alexander, deceased; Frank W., the subject of
this sketch; Ella and Alma both deceased; Julia,
married James Fox lives retired at Ashtabula, Ohio; and
Carrie, died in infancy.
Frank E. Eastman was reared and educated at
Trumbull, and when a boy engaged in the carriage making business
with his father. He has followed this trade during his entire
life, which has been spent at Trumbull. Mr. Eastman now
lives retired on his farm of 12 acres in Trumbull Township.
On July 10, 1871, Mr. Eastman was married to
Miss Josephine McArthur who was born in Geauga County, Ohio,
Mar. 28, 1851. She was the daughter of Chauncey and Irene
(Strong) McArthur, natives of Ohio. They were the parents
of three children: Helen, deceased, was the wife of
P. D. Stevens, who lives at Windsor, Ohio; Clayton D.,
deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War having served with Company
C, 177th Ohio Volunteer Infantry; and Mrs. Eastman who died
Dec. 5, 1918. To Mr. and Mrs. Eastman two children were
born: Warren C., born Mar. 5, 1873, a farmer, lives at
Rock Creek, Ohio, married Allie Bean, and they have three
children, Delma, Helen and Elden; and Jessie,
who taught school in Ashtabula County for a number of years, married
Ward W. Fuller lives at Footville, Ohio; they have no
children.
Mr. Eastman is a stanch Republican, and besides
his long term of service as justice of the peace, he has served as
township assessor. He is a member of the Masonic lodge and one
of the highly esteemed and prominent men of his community.
Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
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LUCIUS
A. EATON widely known florist of Conneaut, is a member of one
of Ashtabula County's prominent pioneer families. He was born
at Springfield, Pa., June 16, 1868 and is the son of Clemens and
Lucy Ann (Brewster) Eaton.
Clemens Eaton was a native of Monroe Township,
Ashtabula County, and the son of Samuel and Margaret (Hickernell)
Eaton. Samuel Eaton was born in Orange County, Vt.,
in 1803, and settled in Ashtabula County in 1822. He was among
the early settlers of Monroe Township and became a prosperous
farmer. His father, Samuel Eaton served as a colonel
during the War of 1812, and his father, C. T. Eaton, who
served as a colonel during the Revolutionary War. To Mr.
and Mrs. Samuel Eaton three sons were born: Albert,
deceased; Clemens, father of the subject of this sketch; and
Marshall, a veteran of the Civil War, now deceased.
Clemens Eaton went to Pennsylvania when a young
man but later returned to Monroe Township, Ashtabula County, where
he spent the remainder of his life. During the Civil War he
was employed by the government to purchase horses. He died in
December, 1894, and his wife died July 3, 1868. She was a
native of Monroe Township, Ashtabula County, and a daughter of
Lyman Brewster. The Brewster family is also one of
the prominent pioneer families of the county. The Eaton
family have in their possession an heirloom, which is highly
prized by them, a watch which belonged to the Brewster family.
It was brought to the United States in 1620 and still keeps perfect
time. To Clemens and Lucy Ann (Brewster) Eaton one
child was born, Lucius A. the subject of this sketch.
Lucius A. Eaton received his
education in the public schools and started life as a fruit farmer.
In 1904 he came to Conneaut where he was employed for nine years by
the Nickel Plate Railroad. He has been interested in the
floral business since 1911, and now has a well established business.
Mr. Eaton's green houses are located at 123 Center
Street.
On Dec. 15, 1887, Mr. Eaton was united in
marriage with Miss Elsie Sharp, a native of Kingsville, Ohio,
born Oct. 20, 1869, and the daughter of Willis and Elizabeth
(Davenport) Sharp. Mr. Sharp died in 1904; his wife
resides at Butler, Pa. There are four children in the Sharp
family: Mrs. Eaton; Nina, the widow of Herbert Ward,
lives in Cleveland; Myrtle, married Wilbur Guy, lives
at Erie, Pa.; and Lydia, married Dr. Edward Harding,
lives at Butler, Pa. The Sharp family were early
settlers of Ashtabula County, having come here about 1820. To
Mr. and Mrs. Eaton two children have been born: Leo S.,
born Dec. 5, 1879, and Harry, born May 6, 1881. They
are both in business with their father, and have a
florist shop up town at 223 Broad Street. There are three
grandchildren: Harry, and Elizabeth and Robert
Eaton, twins.
Mr. Eaton is a Republican and
a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Modern
Woodmen of America. He is one of the leading and
representative citizens of Ashtabula County.
Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
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JOHN C. EFANTIS is a veteran of the World War
and a substantial young business man of Conneaut. He was born
in Greece, Feb. 9, 1893, and is the son of Constantine Efantis.
John C. Efantis received his schooling in his
native land and in 1911 came to America. He has been located
in Conneaut since February, 1924, and is the owner and proprietor of
the Occidental Hotel. He also conducts a restaurant in
connection with his hotel business.
In April, 1918, while living in Washington, Mr.
Efantis was inducted into service during the World War and
served with the 38th Field Artillery until the time of the
armistice. He was discharged as a sergeant on Jan. 21, 1919.
On Oct. 28, 1922, Mr. Efantis was married to
Miss Dorothy Fee, a native of Conneaut, born April 2, 1901, and
the daughter of Robert and Ella (Curtis) Fee, natives of
Conneaut. Mr. Fee lives at Orwell, Ohio. His wife
died in 1919. To Mr. and Mrs. Efantis has been born one
son, Constantine, born Sept. 3, 1923.
Mr. Efantis is a Democrat, a member of the
Orthodox church, and belongs to the Loyal Order of Moose and the
Eagles. Although a resident of Ashtabula County for a short
time, he has become known as a dependable business man.
Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
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J. J.
EISWEIRTH is a well known merchant and substantial citizen of
Conneaut. He was born at Erie, Pa., March 31, 1888, and is the son
of John and Pauline (Siegel) Eisworth.
John Eisweirth was a native of Pennsylvania and his wife
was born in New York. He died in 1899 and his wife resides at Erie,
Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Eisweirth were the parents of the
following: Mary, married John Springer, lives at
Erie, Pa.; Elizabeth, married George Hintz, lives at
Erie, Pa.; J. J., the subject of this sketch; Joe and
Edward, live at Erie, Pa.; Louis was inducted into
service during the World War and at Erie, Pa.; Louis was
inducted into service during the World War and died of
influenza, April 13, 1918, in France; and George, deceased.
J. J. Eisweirth was reared and educated at Erie, Pa.,
where he lived until 1910. At that time he removed to Conneaut and
opened his present place of business at 462 State Street. Mr.
Eisweirth is a dealer in meats, fish, etc., and has an
up-to-date shop.
On June 6, 1911, Mr. Eisweirth was married to Miss
Ida Klick, a native of Erie, Pa., and the daughter of Albert
and Lena (Smith) Klick. Mr. Klick is deceased. His wife lives
at Erie, Pa. They had seven children: Margaret, married
Frank Strall, lives at Erie, Pa.; Grace, married Steve
Seice, lives at Erie, Pa.; Anna, is married and lives
at Erie, Pa.; Frances, married William Heisler,
lives at Erie, Pa.; Mrs. Eisweirth; and Joseph, lives
at Erie, Pa. To Mr. and Mrs. Eisweirth have been born three
children Dorothy, John and Robert.
Mr. Eisweirth and his family are members of the Catholic
Church and he belongs to the Knights of Columbus.
Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
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O. C. EMHOFF
received his education in the schools of Rome Township and also
attended Ashtabula High School. He followed farming on the
home place until 1917 at which time he became a salesman for the
C. D. Highland Company, Ford dealers. In 1919 Mr.
Emhoff located at Orwell where he owns an up to date garage.
He has the agency for the Buick and Chevrolet automobiles and
carries a complete line of accessories. On Sept. 24, 1823,
Mr. Emhoff established a garage and salesroom at Kinsman, Ohio,
where he is also agent for the above named cars.
On May 3, 1918, Mr. Emhoff was married to
Miss Cora Adams, a native of Wheeling, W. Va., an a daughter of
Green and Josephine Adams, who are the parents of the
following children: Luther, Charles, Cora, Lulu, and
Edward.
In politics Mr. Emhoff is
identified with the Republican party and he is a member of the city
council. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and
belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
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FRED ERB,
a well known merchant tailor of Conneaut, was born at Meadville,
Pa., Mar. 10, 1856, and is a of John and Margaret Erb.
John Erb was a native of Germany as was also his
wife. At an early date he settled at Meadville, Pa., where he
worked at his trade that of a carpenter for many years. He
died in 1885. His wife, who was born in 1828, died in 1923.
They were the parents of the following children: Charles,
lives retired at Meadville, Pa.; Elizabeth, married George
Gehring, both deceased; Eva, the widow of Henry Martin
lives in Meadville, Pa.; John died in infancy; Catherine
deceased; Fred, the subject of this sketch; Louis,
deceased; George, lives in Youngstown, Ohio; Mary
lives at Meadville, Pa.; and Margaret, married George
Smith, deceased. She left a son, Donald Erb Smith,
who was born in 1908.
Fred Erb was educated in the schools of
Meadville, Pa., and when a boy learned the tailoring trade, which he
has followed successfully for 53 years. In 1884 Mr. Erb
became a business partner of Myer Goebricher, and this
partnership continued for 17 years. He then continued in
business alone for several years, after which he purchased a farm.
The old Harper farm is six miles west of Conneaut and opened
his present tailoring establishment, located in the Mutual Loan and
Trust Company building on Main Street.
In 1881, Mr. Erb was married to Eva Martin,
a native of Germany, who came to the United States when a girl.
To Fred and Eva (Martin) Erb three children were born:
Flora, married Robert Taylor, lives at Conneaut;
Earl Lewis, married Edith Reynolds, lives in Cleveland;
and John Irvin, married Edith Harvey, who recently
organized a coal business in Conneaut. He was inducted into
service for the World War. The Armistice was signed while he
was in camp in Georgia. Mr. and Mrs. Erb have seven
grandchildren.
Mr. Erb is a Republican, a member of the
Christian Church and belongs to the Masonic lodge. He has been
a resident of Conneaut for 40 years.
Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
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