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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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DR. C. A.
HAEFNER, a prominent and successful physician of Andover was
born in Kinsman, Ohio, April 30, 1874, and is the son of Charles
and Barbara (Schlund) Haefner.
Charles Haefner was born at Baden, Germany, Feb.
28, 1850, and came to this country when a young man, locating at
Indianapolis, Ind. He later removed to Cleveland, where he was
married on Aug. 6, 1872, to Miss Barbara Schlund, a native of
Cleveland, Ohio, born Feb. 20, 1852. Mr. and Mrs. Haefner,
who reside with their son, Dr. C. A. Haefner, are the parents
of the following children: Dr. C. A., the subject of this
sketch; Frank, lives at Conneaut, Ohio; J. J., lives
at Kinsman, Ohio; Kathryn Manning, lives at Conneaut, Ohio;
and Minnie Nowe, lives at Conneaut, Ohio.
Dr. C. A. Haefner attended the public and high
schools at Kinsman, Ohio, from which he was graduated in 1894.
He then took a pharmacy course at the Valparaiso School of Pharmacy,
Valparaiso, Ind., and was then associated with Buell & Company,
jobbing druggists of Akron, Ohio. In 1908 Dr. Haefner
passed the State Board of Pharmacy at Cincinnati, Ohio, and entered
the drug business at Kinsman the same year, where he remained for
twenty-years. Dr. Haefner's medical career began in
1900, when he entered the Maryland Medical College of Baltimore, Md.
He was also graduated from the medical department of the University
of Louisville on July 1, 1904, and the Central College of Physicians
and Surgeons at Indianapolis, Ind., on April 20, 1905. On
April 3, 1917, he located at Andover, where he practices medicine
and conducts his drug store. He has an extensive practice and
is a capable man in his profession.
Dr. Haefner is identified with a
number of medical societies throughout the country.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
Vol. I - 1924 - Page
1075
( Sharon Wick's Note: Charles & Barbara Haefner are buried in
St. Joseph's Cemetery, Conneaut, Ohio. Also Note:
Frank & Emma Haefner are buried at
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J. F. HAGUE,
a progressive and enterprising farmer and stockman of Colebrook
Township, is a native of Pennsylvania. He was born at Corry,
April 2, 1875, and is a son of Joseph and Mary J. (Case) Hague.
Joseph Hague was born in Wurtenburg, Germany,
and came to this country with his parents when he was nine years of
age. They settled Buffalo, N. Y., and 12 years later removed
to Corry, Pa. During the Civil War Joseph Hague served
with Company A, 211th Regiment, and during the war was promoted to
the rank of captain. After his return home he was married to
Miss Mary J. Case, who was born on the present Hague Farm
in Colebrook Township. Mr. and Mrs. Hague, deceased,
were the parents of three children: Charles, engaged in the
lumber business at Ashtabula; W. L., lives in Ashtabula; and
J. F. the subject of this sketch.
Joseph Hague was a Republican and served as
township trustee for three terms. He was a member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church and belong to the Grand Army of the
Republic.
J. F. Hague was reared and educated in Colebrook
Township, his family having moved here in 1879. He owns 80
acres of good farm land.
Mr. Hague is a Republican and a substantial and
well known citizen of Ashtabula County. He is unmarried.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
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SERENO
E. HALL, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War and a
prominent citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born at
Charleston, Ohio May 22, 1835, and was the son of Smith and
Angeline (Miller) Hall. There were seven children in the
Hall family, as follows: Albert, Joseph, Sereno E.,
the subject of this sketch, Julia, Helen, Travers, all of
whom are deceased; and one child died in infancy.
Sereno E. Hall was reared and educated at Hiram
College and lived at Charleston, Ohio, until 1866, at which time he
removed to Orwell, and engaged in the shoemaking trade. He was
a justice of the peace for a number of years and also notary public.
Mr. Hall died Feb. 8, 1917. His business at Orwell is
still owned by his widow.
During the Civil War Mr. Hall served with the
Ohio Cavalry and was in active service throughout the war. His
brother, Albert, who was an attorney at Jefferson at the
outbreak of the war, enlisted and was promoted to colonel. His
other brothers Joseph and Travers were also Civil War
veterans.
On Sept. 1, 1857, Mr. Hall was united with
Miss Sarah C. Cowles, who was born at Chardon, Ohio, June 23,
1838, the daughter of Elliott and Louise (King) Cowles.
Elliott Cowles was a native of New York and died at
the age of 24 years, in Chardon, Ohio. His Wife, who was also
born at Chardon, in 1820, died in 1894. Mrs. Hall was
their only child. Her mother was later married to Thomas
Rush, and to this union six children were born:
Florence; Everett and Blanche, deceased; Eugenia
Carpenter, lives at Geneva; Winifred Brewer, resides in
Fremont, Ohio; and Edward, deceased. To Sereno and
Sarah C. (Cowles) Hall, two children were born: Edith Howard,
born Aug. 31, 1858, lives at Orwell, and has six children, Grace
Bruggeman, Bernice Brown, George A., Margaret A. Hollis, Chrsitabel
Lee, and Catherine; and Barton Elliott, born Jan.
23, 1870, vice-president of the First National Bank of Jefferson,
ahs two sons, Albert and Wilbur Hall, a sketch of whom
appears in this volume.
Mr. Hall was a Republican, a member of the Grand
Army of the Republic, and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows. His wife is also a Republican and a member of the
Presbyterian Church. She is secretary of the Old Folks Club of
Orwell, which was organized in 1913. The Hall family is
highly respected and representative of the best citizenship of
Ashtabula County.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
Vol. I - 1924 - Page
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W. J. HALL,
retired, is among the substantial and highly esteemed citizens of
Ashtabula County. He was born at Williamsfield, Ohio, Sept. 1,
1857, and is the son of Harry and Lucinda (Turner) Hall.
Harry Hall was a native of New York and an early
settler of Ohio. He followed general farming near
Williamsfield for many years and is now deceased. There were
three children in the Hall family: W. J., the subject
of this sketch; Linda Prince, lives in Arizona; and A. L.,
deceased.
W. J. Hall was reared and educated in Ohio and
when a young man engaged in farming and stock raising. He
lived on the same farm for thirty years and since 1921 has resided
at Andover. The Hall farm is now operated by his son,
Howard.
On Oct. 1, 1886, Mr. Hall was
married to Miss Electa Harpston, who was born at Richmond,
Ohio, Feb. 18, 1859, the daughter of John and Lucinda (Holtman)
Harpston, both of whom are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs.
Harpston had four children: Mary Jane Faulkner,
deceased; Mrs. Hall; Ralph and Paul, twins, the former
of whom is deceased. To W. J. and Electa (Harpston)
Hall three children have been born: Glenn, Howard and
Gladys Smock.
Mr. Hall is a Republican and belongs to the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
Vol. I - 1924 - Page
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James Hamilton |
JAMES
HAMILTON, deceased, was a substantial and well known citizen
of Ashtabula County. He was a native of Scotland, born April
23, 1848, and the son of James and Agnes (Botania) Hamilton.
James Hamilton brought his family to Canada from
Scotland many years ago. His son, James, Jr., the
subject of this sketch, remained in Canada for many years and after
coming to Ohio settled on a farm in Richmond Township, where he
died, Dec. 2, 1920. He was married on Feb. 18, 1874, to
Miss Martha McLaren, a native of Scotland, born Mar. 16, 1853.
She died in Canada, Nov. 25, 1889, leaving the following children:
James M., lives in Richmond Township; Wesley R., lives
in Richmond Township; Margaret E., deceased; John A.,
deceased; and Martha Agnes Turner lives on the home place.
Later Mr. Hamilton was married to Miss Isabella J. Walsh
and to that union two children were born, William E. and
Clifford, both of whom are now deceased.
Miss Martha Agnes Hamilton married James W.
Turner, a native of Crawford County, Pa., born Nov. 3, 1897, and
the son of James and Clina (Palmer) Turner. Mr. and Mrs.
Turner have four children: Cora Millerton, lives at
Jefferson, Ohio; Nora; Ora; and James Turner. To
James and Martha Agnes (Hamilton) Turner have been born town
children, Margaret A. and Douglas.
Mr. Hamilton had many friends throughout Ashtabula
County and the Hamilton family has always stood high in the
community.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
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WILLIAM E.
HANLON, retired, has hand a successful career as a business
man of Conneaut, and is a member of one of Ashtabula County's
prominent pioneer families. He was born in Jefferson County,
Ohio, Aug. 13, 1854, and is the son of John and Ellen (Driscoll)
Hanlon.
John Hanlon was a native of County Cork, Ireland,
as was also his wife. Upon their arrival in this country
Mr. and Mrs. Hanlon settled in Jefferson County, Ohio, where
Mr. Hanlon became a successful building contractor. For a
time he was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad and constructed
some of the first culverts built on that road. Mr. and Mrs.
Hanlon were the parents of the following children: Mary,
the widow of Cornelius Kennedy, lives at East Liverpool,
Ohio; William E., the subject of this sketch; Ellen,
James, Michael and Frank, all of whom are deceased.
William E. Hanlon was educated in the schools of
Wellsville, Ohio, and when a young man began railroading on the
Pennsylvania railroad as a brakeman and was later promoted to
conductor. While thus employed Mr. Hanlon suffered the
loss of a leg. He then engaged in business at Wellsville as a
grocer, remaining there seven years. In 1889 he removed to
Conneaut where he established a restaurant and confectionery store
on Broad Street. After conducting this business successfully
for 17 years, Mr. Hanlon retired and went west. Two
years later, however, he returned to Conneaut and was given charge
of the toll bridge, which position he held for 15 years.
Mr. Hanlon was married at Marshall, Mich., in
1888, to Miss Ellen Wallace, a native of Williams County,
Ohio, and the daughter of G. W. Wallace. Mr. Wallace,
who died Mar. 21, 1913, was a Civil War veteran. There were
six children in the Wallace family: Mrs. Hanlon; Albert,
deceased; William an architect, lives in Cleveland;
Ulysses, a contractor, lives in Florida; Plynn H., and
John Wesley, who live at Conneaut.
Mr. and Mrs. Hanlon have one son, John R.,
who was born May 16, 1899. He is engaged in newspaper work at
Alliance, Ohio. He is a World War veteran, having been in
service nine months.
Mr. Hanon is a staunch Democrat. His
wife is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
The Hanlon family is well known and highly respected in
Ashtabula County.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
Vol. I - 1924 - Page
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Austin A. Harmon |
AUSTIN
A. HARMON, who is successfully engaged in dairy farming near
Ashtabula, was born near Lake Shore Park on Lake Road, Feb. 27,
1859, and is the son of Gilbert and Mary (Woodard) Harmon.
Gilbert Harmon was born on a farm where his son
was, in Ashtabula County, the son of Aaron Harmon, who was
one of Ohio's earliest settlers. Gilbert Harmon
followed general farming for a number of years and after his
retirement from the farm entered the dairy business. He was
the first dairyman at Ashtabula Harbor and established his business
there in 1878. He died on his son's farm after being thrown
from a wagon. Mr. Harmon's death occurred in 1900 and
his wife died three years previous. They were the
parents of the following children: Jay, killed at the
age of eight years; Webb, born in 1856, married Julia
Randall of Ashtabula, and died in November, 1921; Charles,
died in infancy; Austin A., the subject of this sketch;
Edith married Fred Crozier, lives in Ashtabula; and
Judson, married Jesse Beckwith, who died Jan. 3, 1924.
Austin A. Harmon received his education in the
district schools of Ashtabula Township and attended school for two
terms at Austinburg. He farmed the home place until he was 21
years of age. At the death of John Castle, Mr. and Mrs.
Austin A. Harmon became heir to his farm of 125 acres located in
Ashtabula Township; they now own the farm, which is operated by
Jay Harmon, their son. The Harmon residence is
located on Gregory Avenue, Ashtabula.
In 1881 Mr. Harmon was united in marriage with
Miss Clara Castle, who was born on the present Harmon farm.
She is the daughter of John and Orpha (Barber) Castle, early
settlers of Ashtabula County. Mrs. Castle remembered
seeing the first New York Central Railroad train pass through
Ashtabula and also the first airplane that passed through Ashtabula.
There were three children in the Castle family, as follows:
Frank, Fred, and Mrs. Harmon. To Austin A.
and Clara (Castle) Harmon six children have been born, as
follows: Orpha, married Karl Schmidt, and she
died Mar. 22, 1920, leaving three children, Mildred and
Robert and Charlotte; Edith, married Clyde
Davis, and they had three children, Winifred, Donald,
deceased, and Jean; Edna, married E. N. Luce,
and they have two children, Herbert and Richard;
one child of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Harmon died in infancy;
Jay, married Marie Bowdler and they have one child,
Mary; and Clara, married Phillip Smith, and
she died in 1918.
Politically, Mr. Harmon is a Republican.
He is a member of the Presbyterian Church and belongs to the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Harmon is a man
of industry and ability who has made a success of his work.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
Vol. I - 1924 - Page
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REUBEN
HARMON2, who lives on the North Ridge Road at
North Kingsville, has been prominently identified with the
agricultural interests of Ashtabula County for many years. He
was born on a farm at North Kingsville, Oct. 4, 1858, and is the son
of Hollis K. and Zeviah M. (Ransom) Harmon.
Hollis K. Harmon was a
leading pioneer citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born at
North Kingsville, Apr. 12, 1830, and died Dec. 29, 1899.
Mr. Harmon owned 110 acres of land and engaged in farming during
his entire life. His wife, who was born in Maine, Oct. 1,
1828, came to this county with her parents when she was three years
of age, is deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Harmon, who were
married in Kingsville, in November, 1854, were the parents of the
following children: Reuben, the subject of this sketch;
Arthur C., lives on the home place, married Edith Potter,
of Ashtabula, and they have one son, Glenn; and Hattie M.,
married William H. Weaver, lives at Monroe, Ohio, and they
had five children, Bertha, deceased, was the wife of
Garfield Bisbee, Fred, Mabel, wife of Charles Kidder, Alice,
deceased, married Eugene Kidder, and Walter.
Reuben Harmon has always lived in Kingsville.
He was among the most extensive stockmen of the county and owned375
acres of land. Mr. Harmon is now living on his farm of
19 acres, which is located on North Ridge road, four and one-half
acres are planted in fruit, and Mr. Harmon's residence, which
was built in 1914, is among the fine homes of Ashtabula County.
In 1880 Mr. Harmon was married the first time to
Miss Charlotte Hammond who died Sept. 12, 1889, leaving three
children as follows: Catlin S., born in1885, lives with
his father, married Miss Hazel Dean, of Monroe, Ohio;
Ethel, married Harvey Walker, lives in Cleveland;
and Charlotte, married F. J. Nearpass1, a
sketch of whom
appears in this volume. In 1892, Mr. Harmon was married
to Miss Harriet M. Stanton, of Sheffield, Ohio, and to this
union three children were born, as follows: John Hollis,
lives in Seattle, Wash., married Ruth Dickinson, of
Ashtabula; Edwin L., a student in the Medical School of
Western Reserve University, Cleveland; and Ruth, who died at
the age of eight years. Mrs. Harmon died Oct. 15, 1922,
and is buried at North Kingsville. John Hollis
Harmon is a veteran of the World War.
Mr. Harmon is an independent voter. He is
a reliable citizen, and was able to build up a successful farming
business by his integrity and progressive methods.
Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
Vol. I - 1924 - Page 551
1. Nearpass family is buried in
Lake
East Cemetery at North Kingsville, Ohio
2. Reuben Harmon family is buried in
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SAMUEL T.
HARRIS, assistant manager of the American Fork and Hoe
Company, of Ashtabula, was born in Ashtabula, June 22, 1887, and is
the son of Samuel R. and Cora (Thomas) Harris. Samuel R.
Harris, deceased, was a leading citizen of Ashtabula County for
many years. He was a native of Ashtabula and was one of the
organizers of the Ashtabula Tool Company and served as president.
Mr. Harris died Apr. 22, 1922, and his wife, a native of
Rhode Island, died June 24, 1923. They had two children:
Charles, who died in Ashtabula in 1919; and Samuel T.
Samuel T. Harris received his preliminary education
in the public and high schools of Ashtabula, and in 1911 was
graduated from Cornell University. He then became connected
with the American Fork and Hoe Company. Mr. Harris is
at present assistant manager of the company, which ranks among the
leading business enterprises of Ashtabula. The Harris
home is at 127 Prospect Street, and was built by Mr. Harris'
father.
In 1915 Mr. Harris was united in marriage with
Miss Margaret Cummins, the daughter of J. D. and Mary
(Risdon) Cummins of Conneaut. Mr. Cummins is the
founder of the Cummins Canning Company of Conneaut. To
Samuel T. and Margaret (Cummins) Harris two children have
been born: Richard C., born in 1916; and S. T., Jr.,
born in 1921.
Mr. Harris is a member of the Presbyterian
Church.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio by Moina W. Large -
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CLYDE L. HAWES
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HIRAM P.
HAWKINS, now living retired at Conneaut, is among the
representative and highly respected citizens of Ashtabula County.
He was born in Erie County, Pa., Mar. 22, 1838, and is the son of
Uriah and Sarah Ann (Peake) Hawkins.
Uriah Hawkins was born at Providence, R. I., July
30, 1808, the son of George Washington and Avis (Sheldon)
Hawkins. Uriah Hawkins was a prominent citizen of
Ashtabula County for many years. After spending his boyhood in
Providence, R. I., he went to Otsego County, N. Y., where he became
a prosperous mill owner. He lost his fortune in 1837 and the
same year came to Erie County, Pa., where he remained until 1851.
Mr. Hawkins then came to Kingsville, Ohio, where he served as
justice of the peace and practiced law. He was elected a
representative to the legislature in Ashtabula County in 1855 and
served for two years. He then engaged in general farming and
stock raising until the time of his death, April 16, 1875. His
wife died in 1902 at the age of 92 years. Mr. and Mrs.
Hawkins were the parents of the following children:
Josephine, died Feb. 2, 1858; Hiram P., the subject of
this sketch; Jerome B., died at the Soldier's Home in
Sandusky, Ohio; Sanford, lives in East St. Louis, Ill.; and
Sarah Jane, deceased.
Hiram P. Hawkins was educated in the schools of
Kingsville, Ohio, and began life as a farmer and stock raiser with
his father. He then became interested in timber land in
northern Michigan, where he purchased 160 acres of land.
Mr. Hawkins has had varied business interests during his life
and was the owner of several pieces of city property, and now owns
the Hiram Hawkins business building where he resides in
Conneaut.
On Oct. 24, 1860, Mr. Hawkins was united in
marriage with Miss Martha Stevens, a native of Erie County,
Pa., born June 7, 1842, and the daughter of Isaac B. and Phoebe
(Burton) Hawkins, natives of New York and Pennsylvania,
respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Stevens, now deceased, were
the parents of the following children: Nancy, deceased;
Mrs. Hawkins, deceased; Frank, deceased; and John,
Janesville, Wis. To Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins 10 children
were born: Ina, Gertrude, Ernest, Uriah and Martha,
all deceased; Jessie, lives in Conneaut with her father;
Harry and Robert, owners of the Empire Varnish Company in
Cleveland; and Lewis, employed by the May Company of
Cleveland. Mrs. Martha Hawkins died Mar. 22, 1821, and
is buried in Geneva cemetery, Geneva, Ohio.
Mr. Hawkins is a Republican, a member of the
Episcopal Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge. The Hawkins
family is well and favorably known throughout the community.
Source #2 - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
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CAPT. T. E.
HEAGERTY, who has been a captain on the Great Lakes for the
past 30 years, is among the substantial and highly esteemed citizens
of Ashtabula County. He was born at Oswego, N. Y., Dec. 14,
1868, and is the son of Cornelius and Johanna Heagerty.
Cornelius Heagerty was a native of Ireland, born in
1816. He came to this country when he was six years of age and
spent the remainder of his life in Oswego, N. Y. He died in
1885 and his wife, who was born in 1836, died in 1910. Mr.
and Mrs. Heagerty were the parents of the following children:
Cornelius, deceased; John, died in 1920; Dan,
lives in Oswego, N. Y.; Catherine, deceased; Emma Ferrell,
lives in Oswego, N. Y.; and Capt. T. E., the subject of this
sketch.
Capt. T. E. Heagerty spent his boyhood in
Oswego, N. Y., and received his education in the schools there.
At the age of 22 years he began working on the lakes and for the
past 30 years has been a lake captain. Captain Heagerty
is at present in charge of the "Vermont".
On Feb. 6, 1895, Captain Heagerty was married to
Miss Kathryn Mahar, a native of Oswego, N. Y., born in 1873,
and the daughter of William and Nora (Hennessey) Mahar, both
of whom are deceased. To Captain and Mrs. Haegerty has
been born two sons: Francis Paul, born in 1898; and
Ralph Edward, born July 29, 1904.
Captain Heagerty is a Democrat, a member of hte
Catholic Church, and belongs to the Knights of Columbus. He is
a reliable citizen of his community.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
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FRED H.
HEASMAN, a progressive and enterprising business man of
Conneaut, was born in England, Oct. 29, 1869, and is a son of
Thomas and Anna (Stubbs) Heasman.
The Heasman family came to Canada from England
in 1872, locating at Kingston, where Thomas Heasman engaged
in railroad building. He is now deceased. His wife lives
at Toronto, Canada, and is 82 years of age. There were six
children in the Heasman family: Frank, lives in Toronto, Can.;
Fred H., the subject of this sketch; Fannie married
David Reid, lives in Toronto, Can.; William, lives at
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan; Alberta, married J. S. Andrews,
lives in Los Angeles, Calif.; and Earnest, lives in Canada.
He served throughout the World War with the Canadian forces and has
since been an invalid.
Fred H. Heasman was reared and educated in
Canada, coming to the United States when 19 years of age, locating
first in Erie, Pa. In 1896 he went to West Springfield, Pa.,
and engaged in the general merchandise business with W. G. Walker,
under the firm name Walker and Heasman. In 1898 Mr.
Heasman came to Conneaut and engaged in is present business.
He has been located in his present building, 382-394 Main Street,
since 1911. He is a general merchant and has an extensive
business.
Mr. Heasman was married the first time to
Miss Nellie Kerr, who died in 1918. To this union two
children were born: Frederick Keith, and Carrell, who
are both in business with their father. Frederick Keith
Heasman was married to Miss Marion Rodgers, a native of
Conneaut. Two and one-half years after the death of his first
wife, Fred H. Heasman was married to Miss Gertrude Zundel,
a native of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Mr. Heasman is a Republican and a member of the
Rotary Club. He and his family are members of the Methodist
Church, and are held in high esteem in their community.
Source:
History of Ashtabula County,
Ohio by Moina W.
Large - Vol. I – 1924 – Page 678 |
Erik E. Helander |
ERIK E.
HELANDER is a veteran of the World War and an enterprising
and well known druggist of Ashtabula. He was born in that
city, Mary 5, 1893, and is the son of Oscar M. and Ellida
Helander.
Oscar M. Helander was a native of Finland, born in
1862. In 1890 he came to this country and located at Ashtabula
Harbor, where he was employed on the docks. He later sent for
his wife in Finland. Mr. Helander was killed in an
accident while at work in 1907. He wife lives with her son,
Erik E., the subject of this sketch. Mr. and Mrs.
Helander had six children, four of whom died in infancy.
The remaining two are John N., married Justine Tanttari,
lives at Conneaut; and Erik E., our subject.
Erik E. Helander attended the public schools of
Ashtabula Harbor and was graduated from Ohio Northern University in
1915. In 1920 he purchased the drug businesses of C. FR.
Schaffner at the Harbor, and since that time he had in
partnership with Tom Knox. In May, 1923, they opened
their second place of business at 41 Lake Street, and they now own
and operate two stores in Ashtabula.
During the World War, Mr. Helander volunteered
for service and was sent to Stamford, Conn., where he remained seven
months, in the Chemical Warfare Service. He was discharged in
Jan. 1919, and immediately returned to Ashtabula.
He Helander is a Republican, a member of the
Bethany Lutheran Church of Ashtabula Harbor, and belongs to the
Masonic lodge. He is a capable young business man, whose
success in life is practically assured.
Source:
History of Ashtabula County,
Ohio by Moina W.
Large - Vol. I – 1924 – Page 1068 |
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JACOB
HELBERG is a progressive citizen of Conneaut. He was
born in Finland, Aug. 2, 1888, and is a son of Jacob and Susan (Poovi)
Helberg, natives of Finland. Mrs. Helberg died in
1916. There were two children in the Helberg family:
Matt, who died in 1907, and Jacob, the subject of this
sketch.
Jacob Helberg was reared and educated in Finland
and in 1899 came to the United Sates and located at Conneaut.
Since 1913 he has been engaged in business with Jacob Maenpaa,
under the firm name of Conneaut Bottling Works. Mr. Helberg
owns other city property besides his residence.
On Sept. 22, 1910, Mr. Helberg was married to
Miss Emma Hybba, a native of Finland. Mr. and Mrs.
Helberg have two children: Toivo and Onni,
students.
Mr. Helberg is identified with the Independent
Order of Odd Fellows and the Modern Woodmen of America.
Source:
History of Ashtabula County,
Ohio by Moina W.
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HENRY
HERREN, deceased, was for many years identified with
Ashtabula County as a prominent citizen and successful farmer.
He was born in New York, Sept. 28, 1832, and was the son of Isaac
and Catherine (Frayer) Herren.
Isaac Herren was a native of New York, born Jan. 8,
1788. In 1838 he brought his family to Ashtabula County and
settled on the present Herren farm in Jefferson Township.
He enlisted in the War of 1812 but was never called into service.
Mr. Hellen was identified with the Whig party and
later became a Republican. He was a member of the Methodist
Church and died Jan. 9, 1856. His wife, who was born in
Poughkeepsie, N. Y., June 14, 1800, died Sept. 3, 1887. They
were the parents of the following children: Robert,
born Dec. 1816; Abrahm W., born Nov. 12, 1818; Mary Ann,
born Nov. 4, 1820; John, born Jan. 16, 1822; Sarah,
born Nov. 24, 1824; Simon born Nov. 28, 1826; Catherine,
born Nov. 20, 1828; William, born Jan. 7, 1830, was a veteran
of the Civil War, having served with the 105th Illinois Volunteer
Infantry; Henry, the subject of this sketch; Elvira,
born Sept. 2, 1834; and Laura, was May 5, 1836.
Henry Herren received his education in a
log school house at Jefferson and engaged in farming and stock
raising during his entire life. He died Dec. 22, 1911, and is
buried at Jefferson.
On May 13, 1856, Mr. Herren was united
marriage with Miss Betsy M. Connor, a native of Plattsburg,
N. Y., born Oct. 20, 1837, and a daughter of Ward and Lura
(Martin) Conner. Mr. Conner and his wife were
natives of South Hero, Vt., and after their marriage lived in
Plattsburg, N. Y., for several years. They were among the
first settlers of Austinburg, Ohio, and were prominent citizens.
Mr. Connor died Jan. 13, 1887, and his wife died Feb. 19,
1897. They were the parents of 5 children: Mrs.
Herren; Ursula, the widow of Charles Tuttle, lives
at Geneva, Ohio; Malah, deceased; Marcy and one son,
Giles. To Mr. and Mrs. Herren three children
were born: Adelbert, born Nov. 26, 1866, ,a farmer,
lives in Lenox Township, Ashtabula County; Lura, born Mar.
12, 1857, married in 1877 to Melvin Carter, who died
Mar. 20, 1922, and she lives in Lenox Township; and Ernest,
born Feb. 28, 1868, died Jan. 24, 1892.
Mrs. Herren has five grandchildren:
Gordon, Roy, and Harry Carter; Leonard
and Erland Herren. She has four
great-grandchildren; Mary and Laura Herren; and
Ruby and Addie Carter. Mrs.
Herren also has two great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Herren is one of the oldest settlers
of Ashtabula County and has lived on the same farm since 1865.
She is a Republican, as was also her husband. The Herren
family has always been representative of the best citizenship
of Ashtabula County.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W.
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GEORGE C.
HEWITT is one of Conneaut's oldest business man and ranks
among the substantial citizens of Ashtabula County. He was
born in Conneaut, July 18, 1841, and is the son of Reuben F. and
Rebecca (Smith) Hewitt.
Reuben F. Hewitt was a native of Pennsylvania and
among the earliest settlers of Ashtabula County. He became a
master mechanic at the ship yards in Conneaut, and was a
pioneer ship builder. He died in 1846 and his wife, a native
of Vermont, died Jan. 22, 1888. The Smith family were
also very early settlers of Ashtabula County, having driven through
from Vermont. To Mr. and Mrs. Hewitt two children were
born: George C., the subject of this sketch; and Dr. Milo
R., a physician in Milwaukee, Wis.
George C. Hewitt was educated in the district
schools of Ashtabula County and as a boy learned the harness trade,
which he has followed successfully his entire life. For about
one year he worked for Isaac Judson at Conneaut and
during the Civil War was employed by W. S. Parker and later
by Ford Brothers and then into partnership with S. B.
Atwood. Mr. Hewitt later formed a partnership with his
brother and the business was known as Hewitt Brothers for six
months, at which time Milo R. Hewitt took up the study of
medicine. Mr. Hewitt now has a shop at 409 Main
St., Conneaut, where he manufactures harness. He has an
extensive business and is widely known.
On Jan. 22, 1889, Mr. Hewitt was united in
marriage with Miss Julia Mayhue, a native of Union City, Pa.,
born July 20, 1853, and the daughter of John and Mary Angeline
Mayhue, the former a native of Vermont and the latter of Canada.
Mr. Mayhue died Oct. 19, 1884, and his wife died Mar. 29,
1876. They were the parents of the following children:
John, Susie, Mary, Joseph, Florence, all deceased; Ellen
lives with the Hewitt family; Mrs. Hewitt, Henry,
deceased; Charles, a farmer, lives at South Mill, Erie
County, Pa.; and Sarah, deceased. Mr. and Mrs.
Hewitt have now children.
Mr. Hewitt is identified with the Republic party
in politics and he and his wife are members of the Baptist Church.
They are highly esteemed citizens of their community and have many
friends in Ashtabula County.
Source:
History of Ashtabula County,
Ohio by Moina W.
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E. A. HIESTON
is a World War veteran and a well known and substantial citizen
of Lenox Township. He was born in VanWert, Ohio, Aug. 17, 1888, and is
a son of William E. and Rachel (Bell) Hieston.
William E. Hieston and his wife, who are
residents of VanWert, are the parents of the following children: E.
A., the subject of this sketch; Albert L.; Ida,
married Orley Paliney, lives at Hillsdale, Mich.; Ada,
married William Keist, lives at Scott, Ohio; and May,
married Harry V. Hunter, lives at Jackson, Mich.
E. A. Hieston received his education in the schools
of VanWert and came to Ashtabula County in 1914. He conducts a metal
shop at Ray's Corners, in Lenox Township, and is a roofing contractor.
He also does other repair work and is widely known throughout the
community. During the World War Mr. Hieston enlisted and
was stationed at Camp Taylor and later at Camp Knox.
On Dec. 16, 1921, Mr. Hieston was united in
marriage with Miss Arminta Hayford, a native of Lenox Township,
born May 20, 1902, and a daughter of C. R. and Sarah (Wallace)
Hayford, early settlers of Ashtabula County. Mrs.
Hieston has a sister, Ethel, who married Carl
Mead, and resides at Cherry Valley, Ohio.
Mr. Hieston is a Republican, a member of the
Baptist Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
and the Red Men.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
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J. B. HILL,
owner and proprietor of Forest Hill Farm in Monroe Township, is a
prosperous farmer and a member of one of Ashtabula County's oldest
families. He was born on a farm in Monroe Township, Nov. 2,
1861, and is the son of Robert and Harriet (Laird) Hill.
Robert Hill was a native of New York and an early
settler of Ashtabula County, having come here with his parents in
1814. They settled near Kellogsville in Monroe Township, where
Mr. Hill farmed and followed his trade as a blacksmith.
He died in 1885 and his wife died 10 years later. Mr. and
Mrs. Hill were the parents of the following children:
Emma Ray, married M. S. Taft, both deceased; Hannah,
married E. R. Joiner, both deceased; Alma, deceased;
Nancy, married G. F. Webb, lives at Elgin, Ill.;
Ethel, deceased; J. B., the subject of this sketch;
Arthur, a farmer, lives in Monroe Township; and two children
died in infancy.
J. B. Hill has always lived on a farm and is now
a widely known stockman of Ashtabula County. He specializes in
the breeding of Jersey cattle and is also an extensive feeder.
Forest Hill Farm is one of the modern and well kept farms of the
township.
On Oct. 2, 1884, Mr. Hill was united in marriage
with Miss Lucia R. Bushnell, a native of Monroe
Township, born April 4, 1856, and the daughter of Harley N. and
Sarah C. (Burrell) Bushnell. Mrs. Hill was born on
the farm now owned by her husband. Mr. Bushnell died in
1897 and his wife died in 1890. They were the parents of three
children, as follows: M. C., married Charles Morse,
a retired farmer, lives at Kellogsville, Ohio; Mrs. Hill; and
Elvira, married James H. Lafferty, deceased.
Mr. and Mrs. Hill have two adopted children: William H.,
born May 7, 1888, farms with his father; and Ruby, married
James Onion, lives at Conneaut, and they have six children,
John, Bird, George, Walter, Robert, and Charles. Mrs.
Hill died Dec. 1, 1923.
Mr. Hill is a Republican and a member of the
Methodist Church.
Source:
History of Ashtabula County,
Ohio by Moina W.
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ARTHUR
V. HILLYER, manager and director of the North Eastern Finance Company, is
a leading and influential citizen of
Ashtabula and Ashtabula County. He was
born at Eaton,
Wis., Sept. 9, 1869, and is the son of
Riley and Angie C. (Case) Hillyer.
Riley Hillyer
was born in Trumbull County, Ohio,
June 9, 1845. He came to
Ashtabula in 1870 and was a prominent
citizen of his time.
Mr. Hillyer served with the Trumbull
Guards during the Civil War. He died
Feb. 3, 1909. His wife,
Angie C. Case, was born at
Mecca, in Ashtabula
County, June 7, 1847, the daughter of
Asa and Nancy (Smith) Case. The latter was born in
Connecticut, Dec. 16, 1821, the daughter of
Dr. and Mrs. John Smith¸ of old
New England
stock. At the age of 11 years,
Nancy (Smith) Case went to
New York with her parents and located at Genoa,
three years later removing to Ohio. On Apr. 8, 1846, she was married to
Asa L. Case, and to this union three
children were born, as follows:
Angie C., the mother of the subject
of this sketch; Myrtie E., died in
1882; and Edith, died Dec. 28, 1807.
To
Riley and Angie C. (Case) Hillyer two children were born:
Arthur V., the subject of this
sketch; and Mabel C., born Jan. 12,
1885, unmarried and she is the supervisor of drawing at Salem High School,
Salem, Mass.
Mrs. Hillyer lives in Salem, Mass.
Arthur V. Hillyer was educated in the
public schools of Ashtabula and began life as a clerk in a local store. He later entered the employ of the
New York Central Railroad and was an engineer with that road for 22 years. After being injured in an accident on
Mar. 23, 1907, Mr. Hillyer resigned
his position with the railroad and became clerk to the county commissioner,
which office he held for six years.
He was elected county treasurer of Ashtabula County in 1814 and was in office four years. In 1919
Mr. Hillyer helped organize the North Eastern Finance Company, of which he is manager
and director. The business is
located on Spring Street and is among the dependable financial institutions of
the county.
Mr. Hillyer was married to
Miss Charlotte E. Bachus, a native of
New York. To this union four children have been
born, as follows:
Gertrude, born Oct. 12, 1890, married
on Sept. 14, 1914, to Carl Crozier;
William R., born July 4, 1893,
married on Mar. 10, 1916, to Mildred
Fortune; Lowes, born May 21,
1901, married on June 22, 1921, to James
Peck; and Freedus, born June 10,
1903, lives at home.
Mr. Hillyer and his family hold
membership in the Prospect Street Presbyterian Church and he belongs to the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Brotherhood of Locomotives Engineers.
Mr. Hillyer and his family are
substantial citizens of their community and have many friends and acquaintances.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W.
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CHAUNCEY E. HOWARD,
a well known and successful farmer and stockman of Colebrook
Township, was born in this township, July 17, 1888, and is a son of
William H. and Gertrude (Wakefield) Howard.
William H. Howard is a veteran of the Civil War and
a prominent citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born at
Kingstown, Pa., July 13, 1843, and is a son of William and
Phoebe (Bonhart) Howard. Mr.
Howard has lived on his present farm in Colebrook Township since
1862, and is now retired. To Mr. and Mrs. Howard the
following children were born: Charles L., born Mar. 7,
1882, lives in Ashtabula; Chauncey E., the subject of this
sketch; and Lena G., born Apr. 10, 1894, married Ralph
Gallant, and they have one child, Gertrude Mary,
born June 13, 1921.
Chauncey E. Howard received his education in the
district schools and attended New Lyme Institute. He owns a
well improved farm in Colebrook Township and is an extensive
stockman.
On Mar. 7, 1917, Mr. Howard was married to
Miss Lena M. Beckwith, who was born at Colebrook, May 1, 1897,
the daughter of Gilbert and Hattie (Burnett) Beckwith. Mr.
Beckwith resides at New Lyme, Ohio. His wife is deceased.
they were the parents of six children: Harry E.,
deceased; Clarence G., lives at New Lyme; Alice G.
Spellman lives at New Lyme; Carrie Smith lives at Newton
Falls, Ohio; Homer, lives at Newton Falls, Ohio; and Mrs.
Howard. To Mr. and Mrs. Howard have been born two
children: Claude V., born Aug. 25, 1919; and Wilma
Gertrude, born Feb. 10, 1922.
Mr. Howard is a Republican. The Howard
family is widely known in Ashtabula County and is highly regarded
among their many friends.
Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
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WILLIAM H. HOWARD
is a veteran of the Civil War and one of the early settlers of
Ashtabula County. He was born at Jamestown, Pa., July 13,
1845, and is a son of William and Phoebe (Bernherd) Howard.
William Howard was born in Pennsylvania in
1800 and was the son of John Howard, who served throughout
the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. In 1862 William
Howard came to Ashtabula County and settled on 100 acres of land
in Colebrook Township, which is now part of the Howard estate.
He engaged in general farming and stock raising and died in 1896.
His wife, also a native of Pennsylvania, died at the age of 70
years. To Mr. and Mrs. Howard 12 children were born, of
whom William H., the subject of this sketch is the only one
now living.
William H. Howard spent his boyhood on
his father's farm and received his education in the district
schools. He has always been a farmer and now owns 400 acres of
well improved land in Colebrook Township He has lived retired
since 1924.
During the Civil War Mr. Howard enlisted for
service in 1863 and was sent to Cleveland with Company C, 177th
regiment. Shortly after his enlistment he was stricken with a
fever and returned home for a short furlough, after which he was
sent to join the ranks at Nashville, Tenn.
On July 7, 1880, Mr. Howard was married to
Miss Gertrude Wakefield, a native of Kinsman, Ohio, born Apr.
21, 1856, and the daughter of Eli and Sarah Bates Wakefield.
Mr. Wakefield was born in Pennsylvania, Oct. 2, 1836, and
died Mar. 3, 1924. He was a pioneer settler of Kinsman, Ohio,
and in 1859 removed to Colebrook. His wife was born in
Pennsylvania, Apr. 10, 1836, and died in 1914. To Mr. and
Mrs. Howard three children were born: Charles L.,
born Mar. 7, 1882, a carpenter, lives in Ashtabula;
Chauncey E., born July 17, 1888,
lives on one of the Howard farms; and Lena G., born
Apr. 10, 1894. She was married on Dec. 31, 1914, to Ralph
Gallant, who was born in Hancock County, Ohio, Oct. 14, 1889.
They have one child, Gertrude Mary Gallant, born June 13,
1921. Mrs. Gallant and her family reside on her
father's farm. Mr. and Mrs. Howard have four other
grandchildren: Gertrude and Dean, children of
Charles L. Howard; Claude and Wilma, children of
Chauncey E. Howard.
Mr. Howard is a Republican, has served as township
trustee for 20 years, and was also a member of the school board.
He is a substantial and highly respected citizen of Colebrook
Township and has many friends.
Source:
History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I -
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THOMAS W.
HUNTER, who is successfully engaged in farming and stock
raising on the old Hunter Homestead in Jefferson
Township, was born on the farm where he now lives, Nov. 15, 1862.
He is the son of George and Isabel (Weatherston) Hunter.
George Hunter was a native of Scotland, as was also
his wife. In 1852 they came to this country and located at
Jefferson, where they remained several years. Mr. Hunter
then moved his family to the present farm in Jefferson Township,
where he was actively engaged in dairy business and was a cheese
maker for many years. He died Jan. 13, 19016, and his wife
died Mar. 10, 1907. Mr. Hunter was a Republican, a
member of the Congregational church and was one of the organizers of
the Jefferson chapter of the Masonic lodge. There were four
children in the Hunter family, as follows: Alice,
deceased; Christina, deceased; James, died Sept. 5,
1919; and Thomas W., the subject of this sketch.
Thomas W. Hunter received his
education in the district schools of Jefferson Township and has
always been engaged in general farming and stock raising. For
a number of years he farmed an adjacent farm, which is owned by his
wife. There is a gas well on the Hunter farm, the first
drilled gas well to be in Jefferson Township. This was in
1900.
On May 9, 1907, Mr. Hunter was united in
marriage with Miss Nancy Doyle, a native of Jefferson
township, born Oct. 1861, and a daughter of James and Margaret
(Barron) Doyle, natives of Ireland, and prominent pioneers of
Ashtabula County. Mr. Doyle died in 1888, and his wife
died ten years later. They had eight children, as follows:
Elizabeth, lives in Jefferson Township; Sarah,
deceased, was the wife of William Phelan; Margaret, the widow
of Freeman Edison, lives in Jefferson Township; Mrs.
Hunter; James, a fruit farmer, lives at North East, Pa.;
William and John, farmers, live in Jefferson Township;
and Agnes, married John Edixon, lives in Ashtabula.
Mr. and Mrs. Hunter have no children.
Mr. Hunter is a Republican, a member of the
Congregational church and belongs to the Masonic lodge. His
wife holds membership in the Catholic church. She is a
dressmaker by occupation and worked at same in Cleveland for about
15 years. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter are well known in
Ashtabula County and have many friends.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
Vol. I - 1924 - Page 936
NOTE:
1870 Census Jefferson Twp., Ashtabula Co., OH on June 16, 1870
Dwelling 120 Family 117 -
Hunter, George; Isabel; James; Thomas.
1880 Census Jefferson Twp., Ashtabula Co., OH on June 16, 1880 -
Dwelling 202 Family 206 -
Hunter, George; Isabella, wife; James, son; Thomas, son.
1900 Census Jefferson Twp., Ashtabula Co., OH on June 23 & 25, 1900
-
Dwelling 199 Family 202 - Hunter, James, Head; Esa, wife; George,
son.
Dwelling 200 Family 203 - Hunter, George, Head; Isabell, wife;
Thomas, son.
1910 Census Jefferson Twp., Ashtabula Co., OH on May r, 1910 -
Austinburg Road - Dwelling 168 Family 173 - Hunter, George; Thomas
W., son; Nancy D., daughter in law. |
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WILLIAM
R. HUTCHINSON, deceased, was a successful farmer of Saybrook
Township, and one of Ashtabula County's most highly respected
citizens. He was born in Saybrook Township, where the old
blacksmith shop now stands, Nov. 28, 1858, and was the son of
Richard and Cynthia (Richmond) Hutchinson.
Richard Hutchinson was born in England and was
seven years old when he came to this country with his parents,
Richard and Elizabeth (Wilson) Hutchinson. He engaged in
general farming in Saybrook Township and died Nov. 11, 1893, at the
age of 67 years. His wife was born in Geneva, and died Jan. 4,
1913, at the age of 79 years. There were eight children in the
Hutchinson family, of whom William R., the subject of
this sketch, was the oldest.
William R. Hutchinson grew up on his father's
farm and was educated in the district schools. He spent the
last 32 years of his life on a farm in Geneva Township and was an
enterprising farmer of his community. He died June 4, 1924.
On Apr. 8, 1891, Mr. Hutchinson was united in
marriage with Miss Bertha Mitchelson, who was born at Geneva,
Mar. 8, 1866, and the daughter of Edward and Emily (Middleton)
Mitchelson, natives of Madison, Ohio, and Kent, England,
respectively. Mr. Mitchelson was a farmer and died Jan.
3, 1903. His wife died Mar. 10, 1908. They had five
children, two of whom are now living: Mrs. Hutchinson; and
Bert, a twin brothers of Mrs. Hutchinson. to Mr.
and Mrs. Hutchinson a son was born, Merle, who married
Miss Nora Allen, and they have two children, Genevieve E.
and Esmond.
Mr. Hutchinson was a Democrat. He attended
the Methodist Church of which his parents were members. He was
well known throughout Ashtabula County and had many friends.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W.
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PERRY G. HYDE,
deceased, was a prominent merchant of Brownsville and a pioneer
settler of Ashtabula County. He was born in Pennsylvania, Nov.
15, 1834, the son of Hiram and Olive (Gardner) Hyde.
Hiram Hyde was born at Hartland, Conn., Dec. 16,
1804, and was an early settler of Pennsylvania. In 1847 he
came to Ashtabula County and owned and operated a hotel at Jefferson
for a number of years. He died at New Lyme, Ohio, December,
1887.
Perry G. Hyde was educated in the district
schools of New Lyme Township, and was a general merchant of
Brownsville for many years. He served as postmaster for 30
years and also at notary public township clerk and justice of the
peace. He died Mar. 25, 1921.
On June 28, 1865, Mr. Hyde was married to
Miss Temperance Dodge, who was born at Dodgeville, Jan. 17,
1832, and died Aug. 15, 1874. To this union three children
were born: Hattie Olive, born March 22, 1866; Bernice,
born Feb. 15, 1868; and Perry, born Nov. 20, 1870.
Mr. Hyde was later married to Miss Addie J. Norton, of
Rome, Ohio, and to this union ten children were born, as follows:
Jessie B., born Aug. 31, 1876; Mabel O., born April
15, 1879; Hiram L., born Feb. 17, 1882; Glenn R., born
Mar. 12, 1884; Ruby and Ruth, twins, born Jan. 28,
1886; Walter W., born Oct. 8, 1887; Carl N., born Feb.
21, 1889; Ethel M., born Aug. 8, 1891; and Wayne B.,
born Mar. 4, 1896. The mother died June 30, 1911. Nine
children are alive, married and reside in New York, Ohio, Oklahoma
and Kansas.
Mr. Hyde was a Republican and a member of the
Masonic Lodge. His daughter, Hattie, was married on
Sept. 13, 1910, to Joseph Benjamin Wilcox, a native of Wayne
Township, born Feb. 18, 1848. They resided at the Hyde
home until the death of Mr. Wilcox, Dec. 7, 1923.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
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