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 - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 966

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 - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 658

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 - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 1055

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 - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 1054

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 - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 839

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 - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 589