ALBERT T. FAULKNER, manager of the Ashtabula Water Supply Company and a member of one of the early pioneer families of the county, was born in Ashtabula, Apr. 8, 1875, and is the son of T. Dwight and Catherine (Thayer) Faulkner.
     T. Dwight Faulkner was also a native of Ashtabula and the son of John Morton Faulkner, who came to Ashtabula with his father and mother.  They settled in the vicinity of Bunker Hill at an early date.  T. Dwight, was in business with his father under the firm name of J. M. Faulkner & Son.   They operated a store at Ashtabula for 35 years and a branch at Cherry Valley during the Civil War.   Mr. Faulkner died June 30, 1910, at the age of 73 years.  He had lived retired during the latter part of his life at Ashtabula.  His wife was a native of Ashtabula Harbor and the daughter of Capt. Calvin Thayer, a well known lake captain.  She died in 1912 at the age of 73 years.  To Mr. and Mrs. Faulkner were born four children:  John, manager of the H. B. Smith Company's New York office, of New York City, where he now lives; Charles died at Ashtabula National Bank, a sketch of whom appears in this history; and Albert T. the subject of this sketch.
     Albert T. Faulkner was reared in Ashtabula and educated in the public schools.  In 1896 he entered the employ of the Ashtabula Water Supply Company, where he remained until 1909.  He then spent several years in the manufacturing business and was also interested in newspaper work.  He served as city auditor for three and one-half years and was associated with the Mitchell Hardware Company for three years.  In 1919 he returned to the water company as manager and has served in that capacity since.  The officers of the Ashtabula Water Supply Company are:  B. B. Seymour, president and treasurer; W. H. Sharp of Columbus, secretary; and Albert T. FAulkner, manager.
     Mr. Faulkner was married on June 30, 1912, to Miss Emma O. Clark, of Ashtabula, the daughter of Otis B. and Emma J. (Tinker) Clark.  Mr. Clark died in 1917 and his wife resides in Ashtabula.  To Mr. and Mrs. Faulkner have been born two children; Catherine Clark, and Artalissa J. Faulkner.
     Mr. Faulkner is affiliated with the A. F. & A. M., Rising Sun Lodge, No. 21, Ashtabula, and Elks Lodge No. 208, and is among the progressive members of his community.
Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 986

H. R. FAULKNER, the well known and capable cashier of the National Bank of Ashtabula, is a native of Ashtabula, where he was born July 13, 1871.  He is the son of Timothy Dwight and Catherine (Thayer) Faulkner, prominent pioneers of Ashtabula County.
     Timothy Dwight Faulkner was born in Ashtabula in 1837, the son of J. M. Faulkner.  The latter was a leading merchant of Ashtabula for many years, having operated a grocery business on Main Street, which was known as J. M. Faulkner & Son.  Before the Civil War Mr. Faulkner engaged in business at Cherry Valley, Ohio.  He was born in 1813 and died in 1897.  To Timothy Dwight and Catherine (Thayer) Faulkner four children were born, as follows:  John, married Mary Hall, lives in New York; Charles, married Anna Pullman and he died in January, 1923; H. R., the subject of this sketch; and Albert, lives in Ashtabula.
     H. R. Faulkner has always lived in Ashtabula.  He attended the public schools and at the age of 19 years was employed in the Ashtabula National Bank as a clerk.  He was later promoted to the offices of bookkeeper and then became assistant cashier and teller.  In 1907 Mr. Faulkner became connected with the National Bank of Ashtabula as cashier, which office he has since filled in a most capable and efficient manner.
     In 1899 Mr. Faulkner was united in marriage with Miss Minnie Champett, a native of Cleveland, and the daughter of S. B. and Ida (Powell) Champett.  Mr. Champett was well known citizen of Ashtabula for many years and was train master for the New York Central Railroad for 25 years.  He died in 1898 and his widow lives in Ashtabula.  To Mr. and Mrs. Faulkner was born a son, Herbert, born in 1901.  He is a professor of music and lives in Ashtabula.
     Politically, Mr. Faulkner is a Republican, and he is identified with the Masonic Lodge.  As a citizen he is progressive and public spirited, and enjoys the respect of all who know him.
Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 1004

J. W. FAYLOR & Son, who own and operate the Victor Milling Company at Jefferson, are prominent and successful business men of Ashtabula County.
     J. W. Faylor is a native of St. Marys, Ohio.  In 1920 he removed to Ashtabula County and settled on a farm of 160 acres in Lennox Township which he operated for two years.   In 1922 Mry Faylor purchased the Victory Milling Company.  The mill has been in operation for 40 years and is widely known.
     To J. W. and May (Watson) Faylor the following children have been born: Gertrude, married Homer Daniels, lives in Jasper County, Ind.; Raymond, born Feb. 3, 1897, engaged in business with his father at Jefferson; Bessie, the wife of Walter Norris, Austin Township; Marion also in business with his father, mention of whom is made below; and Gladys, a student at Kent Normal School.
     Marion Faylor received his education in the public and high schools of Indiana.  He ranks among the enterprising young men of the community and has many friends.  Mr. Faylor was born June 3, 1904.
     J. W. Faylor and his family hold membership in the Methodist Church and he belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 908

IRAD P. FELCH, well known retired banker and business man of Bushnell, in Monroe Township, is a member of a family that has lived in Ashtabula County since the early days.  He was born at that place, Aug. 8, 1860, and is a son of Dudley S. and Angeline (Ring) Felch.
     Dudley S. Felch was a native of Rockingham County, N. H., and came to Ashtabula County when he was 14 years old.  He settled on a farm in Monroe Township and became a prosperous stockman.  He died Nov. 10, 1912, and his wife died May 21, 1899.  Irad P., the subject of this sketch, was their only child.
     Irad P. Felch was reared on his father's farm and attended the Kingsville schools.  At the age of 24 years he was in business for himself at Bushnell, where he operated a general merchandise store for 35 years.  For several years Mr. Felch had as his business partner Joseph R. Ingalls.  Mr. Felch was one of the organizers of the Bushnell bank and served as its president for many years.  He was postmaster for 19 years.
     On Aug. 8, 1888, Mr. Felch was united in marriage with Miss Laura Ingalls, a native of Tompkins County, N. Y., born Jan. 18, 1852, and the daughter of Henry R. and Adaline * (Randall) Ingalls.  Mr. Ingalls was born at Cortland, N. Y., Jan. 17, 1825, and was the son of Benjamin and Esther (Gillett) Ingalls.  Mr. Henry Ingalls came to Ashtabula County in 1899 and lived retired with his daughter, Mrs. Felch, and is 90 years of age.  Mr. And Mrs. Ingalls had five children, as follows:  Kate S.,  the widow of L. G. Felch, lives at Monroe Center, Ohio;  Wendell R., deceased; Mrs. Felch; Fitch H., lives retired in Virginia; and Frank W., died in infancy.  To Benjamin and Esther (Gillett) Ingalls, paternal grand-parents of Mrs. Felch, the following children were born:  Gillett; Laura, married Joseph Howland; Hiram, Rosanna, married Joshua Bliss; Henry, (Mrs. Felch's father); and Matilda; married D. H. O. Jewett.  The above mentioned are all deceased.
     Mrs. Henry Ingalls is the daughter of Andrew B. and Anna (Hoyt) Randall, the former a native of Massachusetts and the latter of New York.  Mr. Randall is an early settler of Monroe Township and a leading citizen of Ashtabula County.  He died Feb. 28, 1879, and his wife died in 1841.  They had two children  Mrs. Henry Ingalls; and Susan, the widow of Gillett Ingalls, lives in Monroe Township.  Mrs. Ingalls takes an active interest in the affairs of her community.  She is a Republican and has voted during two presidential elections.  Since the Civil War days she has knitted wristlets for soldiers in time of war, and at present she is knitting wristlets for the Civil War Veterans in the Ohio Soldiers' and Sailors Home of Sandusky, Ohio.
     Mr. Felch is a Republican and has served as township clerk since 1886.  He belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Monroe Grange No. 1555.
Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 ~ Page 717
* SHARON WICK'S NOTES:  Miss Adaline (Randall) Ingalls obituary can be found at http://www.conneautohio.us/older_obituaries.htm

CHAUNCEY FERGUSON is a substantial and well known citizen of Ashtabula County.  He is engaged as chief clerk by the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad at Conneaut Harbor.  Mr. Ferguson was born in Conneaut Township, Erie County, Pa., June 21, 1880, and is the son of John P., and Marie Antoinette (Spaulding) Ferguson.
     John P. Ferguson, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War and a prominent farmer of Erie County, Pa.  He was born at West Springfield, Pa.  Mr. Ferguson enlisted in the army during the Civil War.  He was with Company K, 145th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers and served three years and three months.  He was actively engaged in many battles and skirmishes of the war and received the rank of captain.  Mr. Ferguson died Aug. 18, 1906, and his wife lives at Albion, Pa.  They were the parents of eight children, as follows:  George S., deceased, was chief marine engineer on the Great Lakes, and lost his life at White Fish Bay in Lake Superior when his ship, the Superior City was lost on Aug. 20, 1920; John William, lives at Albion, Pa.; Priscilla, married David S. Hoyt, lives at Albion, Pa.; Chauncey, the subject of this sketch; Daisy M., deceased; Antoinette, married James Gehr, lives at Albion, Pa.; Inez, married Edward H. Leopold, lives at Albion, Pa.; and Marion, lives at Akron, Ohio, is a World War veteran, having served overseas.
     Chauncey Ferguson was reared and educated at Albion, Pa., and after completing his high school course attended normal school course attended normal school, after which he taught for eight years.  Mr. Ferguson was assistant principal of the Albion High School and principal of the Platea High School for four years.  On April 24, 1907, he entered the employ of the Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad as a clerk and after a number of promotions was made chief clerk in 1920, in which capacity he is now serving.
     On July 3, 1905, Mr. Ferguson was married to Miss Lou Sara Dibble, a native of Girard, Pa., born Dec. 3, 1888, and the daughter of W. W. and Abbie (Martin) Dibble, natives of Erie County, Pa., both now deceased.  Mr. Dibble died Nov. 7, 1923, and his wife died Feb. 4th of the same year.  He was a Civil War veteran.  Mr. and Mrs. Dibble were the parents of the following children:  Martin, lives at Girard, Pa.; Flora, died in infancy; Charlotte, married Fred Tarlton, lives in Cleveland; Jennie, married Harry Siers, deceased, and she lives at Conneaut; Mary, married M. L. Miller, lives in Conneaut; Charles, lives in Erie, Pa.; Carrie, deceased; Mrs. Ferguson; and Adelaide, married Joseph Townsend, Jr., lives at Conneaut.  To Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson two children were born, Dorothy, born June 8, 1909; and Margaret, born April 1, 1915.
     Mr. Ferguson is identified with the Democratic party in politics and belongs to the Masonic Lodge.  He is a member of the Universalist Church and his wife is a Presbyterian, and they are favorably known in their community.
Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 905

  T. A. FINDLEY, owner and proprietor of the Adamson Hotel, is a leading citizen of Ashtabula Harbor.  He was born at Allegheny, Pa., and is a son of Patrick and Susan Findlay, both of whom are deceased.  Patrick Findley was a pioneer locomotive engineer of the Pennsylvania Railroad and was in charge of the first passenger train that was run into Ashtabula Harbor.
     T. A. Findley was reared and educated at Allegheny, Pa., and when a young man came to Ashtabula.  He has owned and operated the Adamson Hotel for the past 23 years, and previous to that time owned the Lake Shore House, the past 23 years, and previous to that time owned the Lake Shore House, the first hotel at the Harbor.  The Adamson Hotel occupies a fine three story building 50x96 feet and is modern throughout.  Reasonable rates prevail and there is a good dining room in connection with the hotel.
     On Oct. 21, 1886, Mr. Findley was married to Miss Elizabeth Adamson, the daughter of William and Mary Adamson, deceased.  Mrs. Findley has three sisters, Mrs. R. J. Burke, Mrs. Ellen Shea,  Mrs. Catherine Sherman, and a brother, Henry Adamson.  To Mr. and Mrs. Findley two children were born:  Robert, who died at the age of 21 years; and Patrick, who died in infancy.
     Mr. and Mrs. Findley are members of the Catholic Church and he belongs to the Knights of Columbus.  They are highly esteemed citizens of their community and have many friends.
Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 1080

JAMES FINLAW, a prosperous farmer and stockman of Colebrook Township, is the owner of 106 acres of well improved land.  He was born on an adjacent farm in that township, Apr. 21, 1873, and is a son of E. T. and Mary Finlaw.
     E. T. and Mary Finlaw were the parents of the following children: Abijah; Phoebe Staley, lives at Akron, Ohio; James, the subject of this sketch; Frank; Nellie Balentine, lives at Middlefield, Ohio; Lena Wykoff, lives at Orwell, Ohio; Anna Schumacher, deceased; and Turhan, deceased.
     James Finlaw received his education in the district schools, and has lived on his present farm for 47 years.  It was purchased by his father in 1849, and is among the fine stock farms of Colebrook Township.
     On Feb. 22, 1908, Mr. Finlaw was married to Miss Edna Freeman, who was born at Cooperstown, Pa., Nov. 9, 1892.  She is the daughter of Henry and Amelia (Sutley) Freeman.  Mr. Freeman resides in Pennsylvania.  His wife died in July, 1901.  They were the parents of the following children:  Minnie Finlaw, lives at Middlefield, Ohio; James, deceased; Maud Brown, lives at Akron, Ohio; Dora Shumaker, lives at Garrettsville, Ohio; Maggie Hankerson; Mrs. Finlaw; and Stella Williams, lives at Orwell, Ohio.  To James and Edna (Freeman) Finlaw eight children have been born, as follows:  Helen, born Jan. 17, 1909; Ruby, born Oct. 22, 1910; Nellie, born Jan. 25, 1913; Turhan born July 20, 1915; Marjorie, born July 28, 1918; Agnes, died in infancy; Woodrow, born Mar. 1, 1921; and Marion A., born Nov. 28, 1923.
     Mr. Finlaw is a Democrat and a leading and representative citizen of his community.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  940

CHAUNCEY FITCH, deceased, was for many years a prominent citizen of the township in which he lived.  He was born at Wayne Center, Ohio, Dec. 24, 1831, the son of William and Amanda (Buell) Fitch.
     William Fitch was born Mar. 24, 1782, and came to Wayne Township, Ashtabula County, in 1835, and located on a farm of 110 acres, where he spent the remainder of his life.  He was married on Aug. 22, 1804, to Miss Amanda Buell, who was born Feb. 5, 1783.  To them twin sons were born:  Chauncey and Chester, both deceased.
     Chauncey Fitch was educated in the district schools of Wayne Township and lived on the home place until his marriage.  He was always a farmer and owned 112 acres of well improved land.  During his active career he specialized in dairy farming.  He died July 31, 1904.
     Mr. Fitch was married to Miss Emma Woodruff, a native of Dorset Township, born Jan. 1, 1846, and the daughter of L. T. and Edith (Webb) Woodruff, the former a native of Trumbull County, Ohio, and the latter of Colebrook, Ohio.  Mr. and Mrs. Woodruff, deceased, were the parents of the following children:  Fidelia, deceased; Mrs. Fitch; Eunice Allen, deceased; and Nellie King, lives in Ashtabula.  Mr. and Mrs. Fitch had no children.
     Mr. Fitch was a Republican and belonged to the Congregational church.  He was a highly respected citizen of hte community.

Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 991

H. H. FITTS is an enterprising and progressive farmer and stockman of Ashtabula County, and a member of the county's oldest and most prominent pioneer families.  He was born at Andover, June 23, 1867, and is the son of C. H. and Mary (Bliss) Fitts.
     The Fitts family settled in Ashtabula County in 1831.  C. H. Fitts was born in Connecticut, Mar.25, 1825, and his father, H. Fitts, was a native of the same state, born in 1801.  They were woolen manufacturers and followed their trade after removing to Ohio.  C. H. Fitts died in 1900, after having established one of the first woolen mills in Ashtabula county.  His wife was a native of Ohio, born Feb. 29, 1834, and they were the parents of four children:  Sophia Yates, lives at Boston, Mass.; C. B., lives on the home place;  H. H., the subject of this sketch; and Temperance Slater, lives in Ashtabula County.
     H. H. Fitts attended the public schools of Andover, and in 1895 he and his brother, C. B., began the operation of their father's mill, which they operated successfully until 1901.  For the past thirteen years Mr. Fitts has engaged in dairy farming and he owns one of the fine farms of the community.
     On Nov. 6, 1908, Mr. Fitts was married to Miss Bessie L. Coleman, a native of Canada, born Jan. 31, 1878, and the adopted daughter of L. Coleman.  To H. H. and Bessie L. (Coleman) Fitts three children have been born, as follows:  Curtis H., born Aug. 9, 1909; Rachael E., born Mar. 20, 1913; and Ruth Mary, born Jan. 6, 1915.
     In politics Mr. Fitts is identified with the Republican party and he and his family hold membership in the Congregational Church.  They are substantial citizens of their community and have many friends.
Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 1079

J. B. FLACK, who is successfully engaged in farming and stock raising on his farm of 214 acres in Richmond Township, was born on a farm in Pennsylvania, Sept. 6, 1865, and is the son of Thomas and Agnes (Baier) Flack.
     Thomas Flack was a native of England, born Dec. 1837.  After coming to this country in 1851 he located in Cleveland, where he remained until the time of the Civil War.  Mr. Flack served throughout the war and afterward removed to Richmond Township, Ashtabula County, where he farmed until the time of his death, Feb. 14, 1923.  His wife, also a native of England, was born in 1835, and died in 1901.  Mr. and Mrs. Flack were the parents of three children:  J. B., the subject of this sketch; Fred, deceased; and Dorothy.
     J. B. Flack received his education in the district schools and has always been a farmer.  He has lived on his present farm in Richmond Township for the past twenty-five years and it is among the fine dairy farms of the county.
     On May 20, 1887, Mr. Flack was united in marriage with Miss Agnes Weir, a native of Richmond Township, born on  the present Flack farm, May 26, 1869.  She is the daughter of William and Jane Weir, both deceased.  To Mr. and Mrs. Flack have been born three children, as follows:  Ruth McConnel, lives at Dorset, Ohio; Jessie Anthy, lives in Ashtabula; and William, at home.
     Mr. Flack and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church and he has been a member of the school board for many years.  He is a reliable man in his community who has attained success in his work.
Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 081

H. W. FOBES, retired, has for many years been a leading farmer and stockman of Ashtabula County and is a member of one of the substantial and prominent pioneer families of this section.  He was born in Mercer County, Pa., Sept. 3, 1847, and is a son of E. L. and Hannah (Still) Forbes.
     E. L. Fobes was the son of Elias Fobes, who came to Ohio from Connecticut with his parents and other brothers at the age of 12 years.  They were the first family in Wayne Township, having settled there in 1803.  Elias Fobes was the son of Simon Fobes.  E. L. Fobes remained in Ohio for a number of years, married, and later lives in Mercer County, Pa., where he died at the age of 72 years.  His wife was a native of Michigan, and died at Andover, Ohio, when she was 89 years old.  They were the parents of the following children:  Nelson; Frances, deceased; H. W., the subject of this sketch; Albert, deceased; Mary E. Pringle, living at Lansing, Mich.; and Emma Lutton, living near Sandy Lake, Pa.
     H. W. Fobes spent his boyhood on his father's farm and was educated in the district schools, Jamestown and New Lebanon Seminary.  He taught school for four years in the states of Pennsylvania, Nebraska, Iowa, and Michigan, his first and last terms being in his native state of Pennsylvania.  In 1899 he established a basket making business at Eagleville, Ohio, which he conducted for 22 years.  He owned a factory at Rock Creek, which was burned in 1910, and rebuilt.  This factory was acquired by Mr. Fobes' son, Harry, and operated by him from 1920 until the fire of 1924, when it was totally destroyed.  Mr. Fobes owns a well improved farm of 390 acres in Morgan Township and for many years has been known as a large taxpayer in this township.
     In 1878 Mr. Fobes was married to Miss Jennie DuBois, deceased.  One son was born to that union Harry C. Fobes, Garrettsville, Ohio.  On Nov. 19, 1906, Mr. Fobes was united in marriage with Miss Ellen Lewis, a native of Wales, and a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Reece) Lewis.  Mrs. Fobes came to this country at the age of 18 years and lived in Cleveland for some time.  To Mr. and Mrs. Fobes six children have been born as follows:  Eugene W., Marie E., Henry W., Lewis l. Geraldine and Francis Sidney, all at home.
     In politics Mr. Fobes was identified with the Democratic party in early life, but is now more of an independent.  His wife holds membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church of Rock Creek and they are representative citizens of their community.
Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 1022

LaRUE D. FORMAN, widely known in Ashtabula County as a successful farmer and stockman, was born at Austinburg, Ohio, Apr. 23, 1882, and is a son of Mathew and Sarah (Calloway) Forman.
     Mathew Forman was born at Troy, Ohio, Aug. 26, 1846.  His wife was born near Austinburg, Ohio, in 1847.  He engaged in general farming and stock raising during his life and met with success.  He died Jan. 29, 1915, and his wife died in 1890.
     LaRue D. Forman received his education in the district schools of Austinburg and has always been a farmer.  He specializes in the breeding of good stock and his farm is among the well improved stock farms of Saybrook Township.
     On Jan. 27, 1904. Mr. Forman was married to Miss Evalyn Goodrich, a daughter of William and Mary (Huggins) Goodrich, the former a native of England and the latter born in Rootstown, Ohio.  Mr. Goodrich came to this country at the age of ten years.  He died in 1919 and his wife, who was born in 1848, died in 1907.  They had three children: Bertha, deceased; Eugene, married Carrie Kinney, lives at Austinburg, Ohio; and Mrs. Forman.  To Mr. and Mrs. Forman have been born four children, as follows:  Bernice Mary, born Nov. 17, 1906, died in infancy; Hazel Evelyn at home; Harold LaRue and Marion Bertha, both at home.
     Mr. Forman is a member of the Austinburg Congregational Church.  He is a substantial citizen of Ashtabula County.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 872

WILLIAM FORTUNE, president and manager of The Mitchell Hardware Company, is among Conneaut's leading citizens.  He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1877, and is the son of George and Isabella (Hunter) Fortune.
     George Fortune brought his family to this country in 1882, and located at Conneaut, where he followed his trade as carpenter for many years.  He died June 11, 1923, Mrs. Fortune  lives at Conneaut.  They were the parents of the following children:  Neil, a merchant, lives in Mansfield, Ohio; Jeanette, married Ray Knowlton, a druggist, lives in Ashtabula; Margaret, married Walton Wood lives at Omaha, Neb.; James, lives at Mansfield, Ohio; William, the subject of this sketch; George, associated with the Mitchell Hardware Company; and John, with the same firm.
     William Fortune received his education in the public schools of Conneaut and when a young man learned the plumber's trade.  He has been associated with the Mitchell Hardware Company since 1906 as president and manager.  This is one of the leading enterprises of Conneaut and does a large volume of business throughout the county.
     In 1902, Mr. Fortune was married to Miss Grace L. Tate, a native of New Castle, Pa., and a daughter of Edwin and Mary L. Tate, the former a native of New Castle, Pa., and the latter of Warren, Ohio.  Mr. Tate was an engineer on the Nickel Plate Railroad for many years and died in 1910.  His wife lives at Akron, Ohio.  They had two children, Mrs. Fortune and George, who lives at Parsons, Kan.  Mr. and Mrs. Fortune have no children.
     Mr. Fortune is a Republican, a member of the Congregational Church and belongs to the Elks Lodge.  He is one of the substantial and excellent citizens of Ashtabula County.
Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  981

R. E. FOWLER, proprietor of the Elmwood Fruit Farm, ranks among the leading fruit farmers of Ashtabula County.  He was born on North Ridge Road, one mile west of North Kingsville, March 2, 11879, and is a son of Henry W. and Ella Frances (Harmon) Fowler.
     Henry W. Fowler, who lives retired, was born in Conneaut Township, Ashtabula County, is engaged in dairy farming and for many years has met with success.  Mr. and Mrs. Fowler have four children as follows:  R. E., the subject of this sketch; Mrs. Martell, North Kingsville Village; William, deceased; and one child died in infancy.
     R. E. Fowler received his education in the Kingsville schools and also attended Spencerian Business College in Cleveland.  He engaged in dairy farming with his father until 1913, at which time he became interested in the fruit business.  Mr. Fowler now owns three fruit farms, which total 92 acres.
     In 1899 Mr. Fowler was married to Miss Pearl Jacobs, a native of Gambier, Ohio, and a daughter of Alonzo and Catherine Jacobs.  Mr. Jacobs died in 1909.  He was a veteran of the Civil War and a leading merchant of merchant of Gambier for 40 years.  His son, L. H. Jacobs, now owns and operates the shoe business there which was established by his father.  Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs had three children:  H. C. lives in Chicago; Mrs. Fowler; and L. H., who married Frances Young of Mt. Vernon, Ohio.  Mr. and Mrs. Fowler have two sons: Harold, born Nov. 18, 1900, lives at home, and the Theodore Alonzo, born May 16, 1903, was married May 29, 1922, to Virginia Sturgeon and two children have been born to them, Theodore Allen and Donna May.  Theodore Alonzo is engaged in farming with his father.
     Mr. Fowler is a Republican and belongs to the Masonic Lodge.  He is recognized as one of the representative and substantial citizens of this county and the Fowler family are highly respected citizens of the county.
     Mrs. R. E. Fowler is interested in the breeding of Chinese Chows and she has won many ribbons at various dog shows.  The dogs are highly valued and during the past year Mrs. Fowler sold several puppies, the sale of which totaled $1,100.00.  Mr. Fowler is a breeder of Black Silver Foxes, having paid $3,000.00 for his first pair.
Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 542

HENRY FRISBIE, retired, is the oldest resident of Trumbull Township, and a widely known citizen of Ashtabula County.  He was born in this township, Aug. 31, 1846, and is the son of Theodore and Fanny (Warren) Frisbie.
     The Frisbie family were among the earliest settlers of this section, having come here from New York.  Theodore Frisbie was a large land owner of Ashtabula County and a successful farmer.  To Mr. and Mrs. Frisbie ten children were born:  Rancie, Theodore, Amanda and Marietta, all deceased; Loren, deceased, was a Civil War veteran; Levi, lives retired in Harpersfield Township; Emmeline, married Andrew Cadimus, both deceased; Nancy, married Joseph Fairbanks, both deceased; Henry, the subject of this sketch; and Riley, deceased.
     Henry Frisbie was reared and educated in Trumbull Township, where he has spent his entire life.  For many years he was an extensive dairy farmer and also raised grain.
     Mr. Frisbie was married to Exene Randall, and to this union one son was born, Clayton Adelbert, who resides in Cleveland.
     Mr. Frisbie is a Republican and has always been well and favorably known in this community.
Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 1081