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. II - 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 Glenwood Cemetery, Conneaut, Ohio.)

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 - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 945

JOHN P. HALE is a capable farmer of Monroe Township an downer of one of the largest sugar groves in Ashtabula County.  He was born at Hardwick, Vt., in 1878, and is the son of J. G. and Flora L. (Norcross) Hale.
     J. G. Hale was a native of Montpelier, Vt., and a successful farmer during his life.  He died Apr. 10, 1900, and his wife died June 2, 1913.  Mr. and Mrs. Hale had three children: John P., the subject of this sketch; Grace D., the widow of W. M. Brickett, lives in Massachusetts; and Augustus, lives at Richford, Vt.
     John P. Hale grew up at Hardwick, Vt., and began life farming with his father.  After his father's death he operated the home place of 135 acres until 1915, at which time Mr. Hale came to Ashtabula County and purchased his present farm in Monroe Township.  He owns 152 acrs of well improved land and specializes in dairy farming.  Mr. Hale is also interested in the maple sugar business and has 1,400 sugar trees on his farm.  During the season of 1923 he sold 1,200 pounds of maple sugar and 150 gallons of syrup.
     On Aug. 17, 1903, Mr. Hale was married to Miss Laura Dougherty, a native of Conneaut, born in 1877, and the daughter of Hugh and Ruth (Blanchard) Dougherty, the former a native of Michigan and the latter of Vermont.  Mr. and Mrs. Dougherty, now deceased, were the parents of the following children: Helen, lives on the old home place; Jennie, married George Chapman, lives at Conneaut; Julian, twin sister of Jennie, married Gene Sawtell, lives in Conneaut Township; Anna, the widow of Harry Byron, lives at Conneaut; Viola, married Charles Marcey, lives at Conneaut; and Mrs. Hale.  To Mr. and Mrs. Hale have been born three children, as follows: Anna, Preston, and George, all living at home.
     Mr. Hale is a Republican and he and his family are members of the Congregational Church, and they are well and favorably known throughout Ashtabula County.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 735

E. W. HALEY is a progressive and enterprising merchant of Andover.  He was born at Newburgh, Ohio, Mar. 6, 1875, and is the son of J. W. and Malinda (Eggleston) Haley.
     J. W. Haley was a native of Mantua, Ohio, born Aug. 27, 1835, and his wife was born at Mantua, Ohio, in 1839. They were the parents of the following children: Luna Dickingson, deceased; Willis, deceased; Edwin, lives at Burton, Ohio; Cora Patch, lives at Bainbridge, Ohio; E. W., the subject of this sketch; and Elva Ober, lives at Burton, Ohio.  Mr. Haley was a prosperous farmer during his life and he and his wife are now deceased.
     E. W. Haley attended the public schools of Newburgh, Ohio, and was a student at Hiram College for two years, after which he entered the creamery business at Winham, Ohio, where he remained 10 years.  In 1923 Mr. Haley removed to Andover, where he engaged in the grocery business.  He has an up-to-date place of business and already has established a nice business.
     On July 5, 1900, Mr. Haley was married to Miss Ethel Smith, a native of Auburn, Ohio, born July 24, 1877, and the daughter of Harrison L. and Blanche (Hoard) Smith.  Mr. Smith was born in Ohio, July 18, 1852, and was employed on the railroads during his life.  His wife, who was born at Auburn, Ohio, Dec. 25, 1857, died Dec. 9, 1890.  They were the parents of two children: Mrs. Haley; and Eva Root, who lives at Northfield, Ohio.  To E. W. and Ethel (Smith) Haley have been born two children: Christine, born Sept. 20, 1901, a graduate of Middlefield High School in 1919 and now a student at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music; and Harold Paul, born May 13, 1914.
     Mr. Haley is an independent voter and he and his family are members of the Congregational Church.  He is identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 783

E. B. HALL, vice president of the First National Bank of Jefferson, is thoroughly qualified for the important and responsible position which he holds.  He has been connected with the First National Bank of Jefferson since 1919, and previous to that time served as treasurer of the Orwell Banking Company for 17 years.  Mr. Hall is a native of Orwell, Ohio, born Jan. 23, 1870, and the son of Serreno and Sarah (Cowles) Hall.
     Serreno Hall, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War, and a prominent pioneer of Ashtabula County.  He was born in Portage County, Ohio, and when a young man removed to Ashtabula County, where he worked at his trade as a shoemaker for many years.  He was a Republican and served as justice of the peace.  Mr. Hall is deceased and his wife lives at Orwell and is 86 years of age.  They were the parents of two children: E. B., the subject of this sketch; and Edith, married George Howard, and they live at Orwell.
     E. B. Hall was reared and educated at Orwell and began life in the mercantile business.  He is widely known throughout the county and during his many years in business has made a large host of friends.
     On Aug. 15, 1899, Mr. Hall was united in marriage with Miss Lucy E. Parker, a native of Orwell, Ohio, and the daughter of O. N. and Elzade (Dimmick) Parker, natives of Ohio, now deceased.  Mrs. Hall has two sisters; Maude V., married Henry R. Davis, lives at Cleveland; and Samantha Z., the widow of Ford Goodrich, lives at Orwell, Ohio.  To Mr. and Mrs. Hall two children were born: Albert P., engaged in the real estate business in Cleveland; and Wilbur E., an electrical engineer with the General Electric Company at Pittsfield, Mass., mention of whom is made below.
     Wilbur E. Hall is a veteran of the World War.  He enlisted for service at Fort Benjamin Harrison and received the rank of second lieutenant.  At the time of the armistice he was an instructor at Camp Mead in California.
     E. B. Hall is a Republican, a member of the Church of Christ, and belongs to the Masons, Elks and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 774

GEORGE HALL, retired contractor of Ashtabula County and a veteran of the Civil  War, is a prominent citizen of the community in which he lives.  He was born at Spalding, England, July 25, 1842, and is a son of William and Mary (Hollingsworth) Hall.
     William Hall was a shoemaker by trade and died soon after the birth of his son, George, the subject of this sketch.  In 1852 his widow and son came to the United States.  She died in 1897 at Ashtabula.  After coming to this country Mrs. Hall was married to John Moffett, a native of England.
     George Hall received his education in the schools of England and in different localities in the United States.  At the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted with Company H, 4th Michigan cavalry, and served during the conflict.  He then came to Ashtabula where he became a building contractor.  In 1914 Mr. Hall retired from contracting.  Since that time he has superintended the construction of several school buildings and factories in Ashtabula, among the latter being the American Fork & Hoe Company.  He is now living retired at his home in North Kingsville Village on the North Ridge Road.
     In October, 1869, Mr. Hall was united in marriage with Miss Eliza Sandhovel,, who was born in Ohio, Oct. 25, 1848.  To this union a daughter was born, Mary Hall is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
     Politically, Mr. Hall is a Republican.  He and his wife are members of the Trinity Church of Ashtabula and Miss Hall is a member of the Presbyterian Church.  Mr. Hall belongs to the Masonic lodge.  He and his family are well and favorably known in Ashtabula County.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 553

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 947

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 1077

CHARLES A. HALLEEN, who has been in the employ of the New York Central Railroad for 35 years, is a substantial citizen of Ashtabula.  He was born in Sweden, Aug. 4, 1860, and is the son of C. F. and Mary Halleen.
     C. F. Halleen and his wife spent their entire lives in Sweden, where he engaged in general farming and also followed his trade as carpenter.  He died in 1907 and his wife died in 1922 at the age of 90 years.  Mr. and Mrs. Halleen were the parents of seven children, as follows: Augusta, died in 1887; John, died in 1914; Frank, lives in Wisconsin; Richard A., lives in Portland, Ore.; Hulda, married M. Walene, lives in Washburn, Wis.; one child died in infancy; and Charles A., the subject of this sketch.
      Charles A. Halleen was educated in Sweden and came to this country when a young man and settled in Pennsylvania, where he entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad.  Two years later he came to Ashtabula and worked for John H. Stewart for several years.  After working on the docks for two years, Mr. Halleen entered the employ of the New York Central Railroad in 1889 as a car repair man.  He was promoted to foreman of the shops in 1892 and now has charge of the Cleveland and Franklin Division of the New York Central Car Shops.
     In 1883 Mr. Halleen was married to Miss Josephine Nelson, a native of Sweden, and to this union a son was born, John Edward, who married Nathalie Levers and they have four children: Edward, Carl, George and Richard.  Mr. Halleen was married the second time to Miss Mary Johnson, of Sweden, and the third time to her sister, Miss Matilda Johnson.  To the last union one son has been born, Clarence W., born June 4, 1905.
     Mr. Halleen is identified with the Republican party in politics and holds membership in the Swedish church.  He is known as a reliable and dependable citizen and his record with the railroad during his many years of service proves that he is efficient and capable.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 520

GEORGE W. HAMILTON, who is successfully engaged in the hardware business at Jefferson, ranks among the substantial citizens of Ashtabula County.  He was born at Jefferson, Ohio, Feb. 28, 1874, and is the son of Joseph and Mary (Miller) Hamilton.
     Joseph Hamilton, deceased, was a native of Ireland, as was also his wife.  He located at Jefferson after coming to this country and engaged in general farming.  Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton were the parents of three children, as follows: George W., the subject of this sketch; Frank, lives at Jefferson; and Mrs. Martha Bates, lives at Jefferson.
     George W. Hamilton received his education in the public schools of Jefferson and engaged in the hardware business there in 1911 under the firm name of Hamilton & Ruggles.  Eight years later he removed to Conneautville, Pa., and engaged in farming for four years.  In February, 1923, he located at Rock Creek and engaged in the hardware business, purchasing the business of W. W. Gove.  After locating at Rock Creek, Mr. Hamilton established an extensive trade.  On May 20, 1924, he was burned out, and on Sept. 2, 1924, he purchased the hardware stock of Reeder and Sill at Jefferson, where he now carries a complete line of hardware.
     On Sept. 28, 1902, Mr. Hamilton was united in marriage with Miss Clara Crisp, a native of Jefferson, born Aug. 16, 1876, and the daughter of John and Belle (Holmes) Crisp.  To Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton have been born three children, as follows: Zada, Laura and Ella, all at home.
     Mr. Hamilton is a Republican, a member of the Congregational church, and belongs to the Masonic lodge and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 835

  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 - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 1096

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. II - 1924 - Page 901

G. L. HANNAH, retired, was a well known merchant of Conneaut for many yeas.  He was born at Corry, Pa., May 19, 1862, and is a son of Alfred and Caroline (Boole) Hannah.
     Alfred Hannah was a native of New Brunswick and a pioneer of Corry, Pa., where he worked at his trade as carpenter for many yers.  He died in May, 1907, and his wife died Dec. 10th, of the same year.  They were the parents of four children: Ella, married P. W. Goldfinch, lives at Youngstown, Ohio; Monroe, deceased; one child died in infancy; and G. L., the subject of this sketch.
     G. L. Hannah received his education in the public schools of Corry, Pa., and in 1898 removed to Conneaut, where he was engaged as clerk in a hardware store.  In 1910, Mr. Hannah engaged in the general merchandise business under the firm name of Hannah & Crane.  This business was located at the corner of Rockwell and Main Streets.  Mr. Hannah retired in 1922.  He lives at 833 Main Street.
     On May 22, 1900, Mr. Hannah was married to Miss Marie A. Deyoe, a native of Conneaut, born Apr. 4, 1870, and the daughter of James W. and Pauline (Benson) Deyoe, the former a native of New York and the latter of Kingsville, Ohio.  Mr. Deyoe was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in Company H, 7th Michigan Cavalry under Capt. Richard Douglass.  He was a Democrat, a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.  He died May 25, 1897, and his wife died Aug. 23, 1907.  Mr. and Mrs. Deyoe were the parents of the following children: N. B., professor of music, lives at Galesburg, Mich.; Horace B., lives at Madison, Ohio; Sarah E., married John D. Sanford, both deceased; Mrs. Hannah; and Pauline, married W. F. Jacobs, lives in Cleveland.  Mr. and Mrs. Hannah have no children.
     Mr. Hannah is a Republican, a member of the Methodist church and is highly esteemed.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 721

JOHN C. HARDY, a substantial citizen of Ashtabula County and a member of one of the county's prominent pioneer families, was born at Kelloggsvills, in Monroe Township, Ashtabula County, June 30, 1879.  He is the son of George and Emma (Colby) Hardy.
     George Hardy, deceased, was a native of Monroe Township, where his parents settled many years ago.  He was a prosperous farmer and a prominent citizen.  Mr. Hardy died Nov. 20, 1921, and his widow lives in Conneaut.  They were the parents of the following children: John C., the subject of this sketch; Callie M., married H. F. Cantilin, lives in Conneaut; and Edward, deceased.
     John C. Hardy received his education in the public schools of Conneaut and began life as a stationary engineer at the docks in Conneaut.  He later entered the employ of the Nickel Plate Railroad as a pipe fitter, in which capacity he now serves.  The Hardy residence is located on Lake Road and is known as Terrace Beach.  Mr. and Mrs. Hardy conduct a summer hotel there and have an extensive business there during the summer months.  Mrs. Hardy's mother, Mrs. Harris, is also a partner in the business.
     On Dec. 10, 1900, Mr. Hardy was united in marriage with Miss Alice M. Harris, a native of near Springfield, Pa., born Jan. 20, 1882, and the daughter of George and Sarah (Wigent) Harris, natives of Ashtabula County.  Mr. Harris was born Aug. 26, 1853, and died Jan. 17, 1912. When a young man he sailed on the lakes and received the rank of captain.  He was a Democrat and a member of the Christian Church.  Mrs. Harris was born at Jefferson, Ohio, Mar. 21, 1863.  Their only child was Mrs. Hardy.  Mr. and Mrs. Hardy have no children.
     Mr. Hardy is a Republican, a member of the Christian Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.  He is a reliable citizen of his community.
     Lemuel Wigent, grandfather of Mrs. John C. Hardy, was a native of Vermont and an early settler of Ashtabula County, having come here many years ago.  He settled on land in Jefferson Township and became a prosperous farmer.  Mr. Wigent was married to Miss Ellen Cartner, a native of Ashtabula County, and to this union three children were born, as follows: Mary, married Ira Johnson, lives in New York; Almeta, deceased; and Mrs. Harris, mother of Mrs. Hardy.  Mr. Wigent died May 10, 1882, and his wife died in 1867.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 702

G. R. HARLEY, who is successfully engaged in the hardware business with his brother in Geneva, is a prominent and substantial citizen of Ashtabula County.  He was born in Saybrook Township, Mar. 10, 1876, and is the son of George and Fannie (Holmes) Harley.
     George Harley was born in England, Dec. 22, 1841, and came to this country with his parents when he was 10 years of age.  He was the son of Job and Elizabeth (Pegs) Harley, pioneers of Ashtabula County.  There were five children in Job Harley’s family, of whom George was the oldest.  He became a leading farmer of Saybrook Township and was a veteran of the Civil War.  He died July 26, 1923, and his wife died Jan. 8th of the same year.  She was born in Saybrook Township in 1839 and was the daughter of George and Maria Holmes, natives of England and early settlers of Ashtabula County.  To George and Fannie (Holmes) Harley the following children were born: Marie, died Mar. 1, 1923, was the wife of Charles Chaffee of Madison, Ohio; Maria , the widow of Frank Rhodes, lives on the old home place in Saybrook Township; Truman, lives in San Francisco, Calif.; G. R., the subject of this sketch; and D. D., his business partner.
     G. R. Harley was reared on the home place at Neviah Beach, Saybrook Township and received his education in the district schools.  He began life as a farmer, but in 1903 entered the employ of W. H. King, hardware dealer of Geneva.  In 1913 Mr. Harley, with his brother, D. D. Harley, formed a partnership, which is known as Harley Brothers.  They carry a complete line of hardware and implements and rank among the leading merchants of the county.  They handle stoves, doors, paints, oils and are contractors for heating, tinning, roofing and plumbing.  The trademark of the company is “Harley Brothers Hardware for Hardwear.”
     On July 13, 1905, Mr. Harley was united in marriage with Miss Lulu Hill, who was born in Geneva, Mar. 1, 1881, and the daughter of Rowland and Maria (York) Hill, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of England.  Mr. Hill was one Geneva Township's most extensive farmers and large land owners.  Mr. and Mrs. Harley have two children, Rowland and Raymond, both at home.
     Mr. Harley is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church.  He is a member of the church choir and also of the Hayden Quartet of Ashtabula, which is well known throughout the community.  Mr. Harley is a member of the Rotary Club of Geneva, Ohio. 
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 504

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. II - 1924 - Page 888

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 Lake East Cemetery at North Kingsville, Ohio

FRED W. HARPER, who is successfully engaged in the general merchandise business at Plymouth, is a native of Ohio.  He was born in Plymouth Township, Ashtabula County, Feb. 2, 1872, and is the son of Lloyd and Didama (Warren) Harper.
     Lloyd Harper was a native of Unionville, Ohio, and a prosperous farmer during his life.  His wife was born in New York.  Mrs. Harper is living and Mr. Harper is deceased.  They were the parents of the following children: Fred W., the subject of this sketch; Edward; Frank Lloyd; Reid Warren, deceased; Bert; Roy; and Jay.
     Fred W. Harper received his education in the schools of Plymouth Township and at an early age entered the employ of the New York Central Railroad.  He was associated with this company until 1915, at which time he purchased the business of W. O. Wright of Plymouth.  Mr. Harper has an up-to-date store and is among the enterprising merchants of the county.
     In 1899 Mr. Harper was married to Miss Alta Mann Ross, a native of Union City, Pa., and the daughter of George and May (Earle) Ross.  Mr. Ross was a lumber dealer and died in South Dakota a number of years ago.  His wife was later married to George Jennings, and they had two children: Floyd and Roy.  To George and May (Earle) Ross two children were born: Mrs. Harper and Birney, deceased.  Mr. and Mrs. Harper have two children: Raymond, born in 1900, and Homer, born in 1902.
     Mr. Harper is a Republican and has served as township treasurer for three years and was a member of the school board.  He belongs to the Elks Lodge.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 855

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 - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 500

CLYDE L. HAWES, substantial citizen of Ashtabula, engaged in sheet metal work and owner of a shop at 87½ Park Street, is a native of Ashtabula.  He was born in 1881 and is the son of Fred and Cora (Thompson) Hawes.
     Fred Hawes was born in Ohio in 1862 and is a member of an old Ohio family, his ancestors having settled there in 1800.  His wife was born in 1866.  Mr. and Mrs. Hawes, who now live retired at Geneva, Ohio, are the parents of the following children: Bernie, lives in Ashtabula, married Hilda Patterson, and they have three children, Vinson, Verna, and Ellen; Carl, lives at Perry, Ohio, married Mila Beals and they have three children, Howard, Jean and August; Frank, lives in Trumbull County, Ohio, married Undine Fuller and they have five children, Francis, Laura, Claude, Ida, and Cora; Charles, died in 1915 at the age of 21 years; Earl, lives at Perry, Ohio, married Mabel Rhoades; Ervie, lives at home, and is employed by the American Fork & Hoe Company; Mrs. Bird Watts, died in 1922, leaving three children, Alma, Agnes and Norman; Vera Reynolds, died in 1915, leaving five children, Walter, Pearl, Leo, Catherine and Kenneth; Silva, lives at Akron, Ohio; and Clyde L., the subject of this sketch.
     Clyde L. Hawes was reared and educated at Ashtabula and engaged in his present business in 1915.  He is one of the leading sheet metal men of the city and has erected many of the large electric signs in the city, including the Ashtabula Hotel, The Ashtabula County & Savings Bank, the American Legion, etc.
     Mr. Hawes was married first to Miss Bertha Spade, who died in 1910, leaving four children, as follows: Dorothy Ray, lives in Youngstown, Ohio; Ralph Edgar, an art student, attending Kalamazoo Art College; Gerald Hines, who was adopted by his aunt; and Harry Gray, adopted by the Gray family of Hanover, Ohio.  In 1912 Mr. Hawes was married to Miss Marie Tussay, of Ashtabula, and to this union one son has been born, James William, a student.
     Mr. Hawes is a Democrat and a member of the Loyal Order of Moose and the Lions Club.  He is a dependable citizen and is well known in Ashtabula County.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page  1030

C. E. HAWKINS, a well known jeweler and watchmaker of Ashtabula County, who lives at Kingsville, is a native of Ohio.  He was born at Kelloggsville, Oct. 15, 1867, and is a son of C. S. and Laura (Colburn) Hawkins.
     C. S. Hawkins was a native of Kingsville, born in 1847.  His parents came to this county from Connecticut in the early days.  C. S. Hawkins was a cooper by trade and for many years owned a general merchandise store at Kelloggsville.  He served during the Civil War and died in 1920. His wife lives at Kingsville and is 78 years of age.  Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins had four children as follows: May, married W. E. Peck, and they have two children, Roland and Marion; C. E., the subject of this sketch; Grace E., born in 1869, married M. Hopkins, lives at Kingsville; and Leva R., born in 1871, married M. Griggs, and they have two children, Homer and Howard.
     In 1911 Mr. Hawkins was married to Miss Calista R. Richmond, of Kingsville, and the daughter of G. D. and Florence Richmond.  Mr. Richmond was a prominent business man of Kingsville for many years and died in 1920.  His wife lives at Jamestown, N. Y.  To Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins has been born one child, Laura Florence, born in 1920.
     Mr. Hawkins is a Republican and served as township clerk for 16 years.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page  548

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 - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 792

DANVILLE W. HAYWARD, deceased, was one of the honored pioneers of Ashtabula County.  He was born in a log cabin in Monroe Township, Sept. 9, 1845, the son of William and Mary Ann (Dorn) Hayward.
     William Hayward was born in Monroe Township, July 19, 1823, and died June 10, 1899.  In 1846 he removed to Illinois, where he farmed eight years, afterward returning to Conneaut Township, Ashtabula County.  He was among the large land owners of Ashtabula County and was a successful stockman.  Mr. Hayward was a Republican.  His wife, who was born in Monroe Township, Jan. 23, 1824, died Sept. 28, 1895.  There were three children in the Hayward family: Danville W., the subject of this sketch, Laura Ann, who died at the age of two years, and Alzina* was the wife of F. E. Sanford, she was born May 23, 1854, and died Dec. 8, 1894.
     Danville W. Hayward received his education in the Kingsville Academy and began life as a farmer and stockman in Conneaut Township.  In 1899 he engaged in the insurance business at Conneaut, which he followed successfully until his retirement in January, 1924.  He died Apr. 8, 1924 and is buried in the South Ridge Cemetery at Farnham*, Ohio.
     Mr. Hayward was married the first time in 1867 to Miss Cordelia Kinney, a native of Conneaut Township, who died in September, 1868, leaving a daughter, Edith Corlinda, now the widow of F. H. Crumb.  Mrs. Crumb now lives at 163 Marshall Street, Conneaut. On Oct. 4, 1871, Mr. Hayward was married to Miss Rhoda A. Drum, who was born at Ashland, Ohio, May 19, 1843. To this union one son was born, Edwin L., who is engaged in business at Washington Court House, Ohio.  Mrs. Hayward died Aug. 22, 1913.   Edwin L. Hayward has one child, Marjorie Grace Hayward, born Feb. 20, 1905; Mrs. Edith C. Crumb had two children, Cordelia Sarah Crumb, born May 14, 1911, and Mabel Anna Crumb, born Dec. 21, 1907, and died Oct. 21, 1916.
     Mr. Hayward was a Republican and belonged to the Masonic lodge. He was a devout member of the South Ridge Baptist Church and served as Sunday school superintendent for 20 years.  Mr. Hayward was one of Ashtabula County's active representative citizens in religious as well as business lines during his entire life, which was spent in Conneaut and vicinity.
Source - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 660
*NOTE:  See Hayward & Sanford burials. (See them here)

GEORGE W. HEADLEY is a well known and successful business man of Ashtabula County.  He is engaged in the general merchandise business at Pierpont.  Mr. Headley was born at Bristol, in Trumbull County, Ohio Mar. 24, 1872, and is the son of Sylvanius William and Susan (Ross) Headley.
     Sylvanius William Headley, who now lives retired near Pierpont, is among the pioneer lumbermen of northern Ohio.  He was born in Trumbull County in 1841 and in 1864 came to Ashtabula County and engaged in the lumber business.  He later returned to Trumbull County where he also operated a saw mill.  Mr. and Mrs. Headley had three children: George W., the subject of this sketch; Lena, married Bert Brown, a farmer, lives in Pierpont Township; and W. H., a successful lumber merchant, of Summit, Pa.
     George W. Headley received his education in the public and high schools of Pierpont and in early youth engaged in the lumber business with his father.  Since 1910 he has owned and operated a general merchandise store at Pierpont.  He has an up to date store and it is known as one of the thriving business institutions of the community.
     On Oct. 28, 1894, Mr. Headley was married to Miss Tinni Tubbs, who was born at Pierpont, Mar. 17, 1874, the daughter of L. J. and Cora (Leach) Tubbs, residents of Pierpont.  Mrs. Headley is their only child.  To Mr. and Mrs. Headley two children have been born: Max, born in 1907; and Jack, born in 1908.
     Mr. Headley is a Republican, has served as township trustee for a number of years and also as justice of the peace.  He is a member of the Masonic lodge.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 741

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 workinfffg 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 - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 874

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

A. J. HEATH, manager of the Cooperative Milling Company of Austinburg, is a well known business man of Ashtabula County.  He was born at Orwell, Ohio, Nov. 3, 1873, and is a son of C. F. and Julia (Ware) Heath.
     C. F. Heath was born at Williamsfield, Ohio, in 1850.  He has worked at his trade as millwright for many years and now lives at Grand Rapids, Mich.  There were three children in the Heath family: Lena and Albert, deceased; and A. J., the subject of this sketch.
     A. J. Heath received his education in the schools of Orwell and from the age of 13 years has worked at various occupations.  He engaged in general farming for 16 years and in 1920 was appointed manager of the Cooperative Milling Company.  They are dealers in coal, feed, building supplies, fertilizer, etc.  This is one of the leading business enterprises of the county and has more than 70 stockholders.
     In 1895 Mr. Heath was united in marriage at Eagleville, Ohio, with Miss Jennie McMillan, a native of Ohio.  To this union seven children have been born, as follows: Mrs. Julia Lamar, lives in Austinburg; Gertrude, lives in Ashtabula; George, Florence, Louis, Hubert and Esther, all at home.
     Mr. Heath is an independent voter.  He has served as township trustee for 12 years and is a reliable citizen of his community.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio by Moina W. Large - Vol. I – 1924 – Page 823

  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

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. Large - Vol. I – 1924 – Page 887

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. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  1014

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. Large - Vol. I – 1924 – Page 776

CLARENCE B. HICKS, a well known and successful business man of Conneaut, was born in that city, Dec. 19, 1877, and is a son of Edwin and Laura E. (Hoyt) Hicks.
     Edwin Hicks was a native of Monroe Township, Ashtabula County, and a leading business man of Conneaut for 30 years.  He was a mason contractor.  Mr. Hicks was a Republican and served as assessor and justice of the peace for many years.  He died in 1908 and his wife died the following year.  They were the parents of seven children: Charles E. and Willis G., deceased; Dr. L. J., lives in New York city; Mary C., married E. L. Anderson, lives at Portland, Ore.; Francis E., lives at Portland, Ore.; Clarence B., the subject of this sketch, and Walter A., who lives in Portland, Ore.  Edwin Hicks was a charter member of the Masonic Lodge of Conneaut, Ohio.
     Clarence B. Hicks attended the public schools of Conneaut and started life in the employ of the Cummins Canning Company at 50 cents a day.  Six years later he entered the employ of the government mail service and was among the first city carriers of Conneaut.  He later was appointed superintendent of the postoffice at Conneaut Harbor, in which capacity he served for 12 years.  Mr. Hicks then became a teller in the Citizens Bank of Conneaut and two years later, in 1921, he became associated with The Conneaut Electric Service Company, of which he is now a stockholder.  This company does a large volume of business in Conneaut and vicinity.
     During the time of the construction of the Conneaut viaduct he had charge of office for the Pitt Construction Company of Pittsburgh, Pa., who were the construction contractors of the viaduct. After completing his work with the above named company Mr. Hicks accepted a position at Jefferson as chief deputy in the county treasurer's office.
     On Nov. 21, 1900, Mr. Hicks was married to Miss Bertha M. McKinley, a native of Conneaut Township, and a daughter of George M. and Mary (Duncan) McKinley, early settlers of Ashtabula County.  Mr. McKinley died in 1904 and his wife died in 1922.  They were the parents of the following children: James C., was killed in a railroad wreck 28 years ago; Alva, died in infancy; Frank R., lives in Conneaut Township, Ashtabula County; Effie, married William J. Tinker, lives in Monroe Township, Ashtabula County; Mrs. Hicks, and Reid, deceased.  To Mr. and Mrs. Hicks two children have been born: Carlton M. and Ruth C., both now teaching in the Jefferson Public Schools.
     Mr. Hicks is a Republican and he and his family are attendants of the Methodist Church. He is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Conneaut.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 766

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 - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 1101

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. Large - Vol. I – 1924 – Page 718

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. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 457

FRANCES E. HOLDEN is a member of one of the prominent pioneer families of Ashtabula County.  She was born at North Kingsville, July 12, 1862, and is the daughter of Ira and Sara J. (Phelps) Holden.
     Ira Holden was a native of North Kingsville and a leading citizen of that section during his life.  He was a building contractor and died in July, 1913.  Mr. Holden was a well known musician and was a member of the choir of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Ashtabula, where his father had served as choir leader.  In 1861 Mr. Holden was married to Sara J. Phelps, also a native of North Kingsville, born Apr. 30, 1839.  She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis B. Phelps.  Her father was the son of D. C. Phelps who settled at North Kingsville in 1811.  After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Holden lived on the old Phelps farm where they spent the remainder of their lives.  Mrs. Holden died in May, 1922, and is buried in East Lake Cemetery.  To Mr. and Mrs. Holden one child was born, Frances E., the subject of this sketch.
     Miss Frances E. Holden has spent her entire life at the ancestral home.  After attending the schools there she was graduated with her mother in the Chatauqua Reading Course in 1889, and afterward graduated in physical culture and graduated at the Scorer School of Elocution and Oratory in Cleveland and was a student of music.
     Miss Holden is a member of the Presbyterian Church of North Kingsville and has served as Sunday School superintendent for a number of years.  She has always taken an active interest in club work and both she and her mother were members of the Orion Chapter No. 12 Order Eastern Star, Kingsville.  Miss Holden is esteemed throughout the community as a woman of high ideals.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 549

FRED L. HORTON, a well known and successful business man of Conneaut, engaged in the contracting business, is a native of Ashtabula County.  He was born in Conneaut Township, Jan. 15, 1883, and is the son of Levant and Amerett (Folsom) Horton.
     Levant Horton was born in Genesee County, N. Y., in 1839, the son of William Horton.  The Horton family were among the earliest settlers of Conneaut Township, and William Horton was the first man to raise strawberries in the vicinity of Conneaut.  Levant Horton followed farming during his entire life and lived on the same farm for 55 years.  He was a Republican and a member of the Baptist Church.  Mr. Horton died Aug. 19, 1922, and his wife died June 19, 1918.  They were the parents of two children: Frank W., a photographer, lives in Buffalo, N. Y., and Fred L., the subject of this sketch.
     Fred L. Horton received his education in the public schools and in 1900 learned the carpenter trade.  Seven years later he went into business for himself and since that time has erected more buildings in Conneaut than any other contractor.  He designed and built the Christian Church there, as well as many public buildings.  Mr. Horton has constructed a new home for himself and family, which is among the most attractive residences* in Conneaut.
     On Nov. 4, 1905, Mr. Horton was married to Miss Myrtle Lilly, a native of Conneaut Township, born Nov. 4, 1885, and the daughter of DeLos and Emma (Ward) Lilly, natives of Conneaut Township, where they now reside.  There were four children in the Lilly family: Iva, married Charles Maguire, lives in East Conneaut; George, lives with the Horton family; Mrs. Horton; and Ralph, who lives at Conneaut.  Το Fred H. and Myrtle (Lilly) Horton have been born four children: Amy Grace, born Dec. 26, 1906; Miles Levant, born Oct. 7, 1909; Alice Alma, born Mar. 8, 1915, died Apr. 19, 1915; and Dean L., born Apr. 24, 1922.
     Amy Grace Horton graduated from the Conneaut High School in 1924, and had the honor of being the first girl to be president of the senior class in that school.
     In politics Mr. Horton is identified with the Republican party.  He is a member of the Masonic lodge, and he and his family hold membership in the Christian Church.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 840
SHARON WICK'S NOTE:  There was an F. L. Horton living at 425 Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH in the 1916 City Directory
It appears his business was at 217 Washington Street as it is listed as Contractor there with his name on it.
There is a W. Horton that lived at 299 Cleveland Court, Conneaut, OH

EMORY C. HOUSE, a successful and enterprising farmer of Saybrook Township, is a native of Ashtabula County.  He was born on a farm in Morgan Township, June 8, 1869, and is a son of Earl and Elmira (Roth) House.
     Earl House was born at Lenox, Ohio, in 1848.  He was a veteran of the Civil War and a leading farmer and stockman of Morgan Township for many years.  In 1918 he sold his farm and removed to Saybrook, where he died two years later.  His wife, who was born in Ohio, now lives at Austinburg, with her daughter and is 73 years of age.  Mr. and Mrs. House had four children, as follows: Emory C., the subject of this sketch; Lettie Bissell, lives near Austinburg, Ohio; Edgar L., lives at Conneaut; and Hattie Cowlter, lives at Austinburg, with her mother.
     Emory C. House grew to manhood on his father’s farm in Morgan Township and was educated in the district schools there.  In 1900 he purchased his first farm of 50 acres in Saybrook Township and in 1919 purchased the adjoining farm of 55 acres which was owned by J. J. Willey. He specializes in dairy farming and has a well improved farm.
     Mr. House was married first to Miss Winifred Baldwin, and to this union two children were born: Earl and Mildred, both deceased.  On March 23, 1904, Mr. House was married to Miss Etta Calloway, a native of Austinburg, Ohio, and a daughter of Carmi and Lestina (Strong) Calloway, natives of Ohio, both now deceased.  Mr. Calloway died in 1920 at the age of 78 years and his wife died in 1908.  They were the parents of the following children: Edward and Mary, deceased; Ella Haywood, lives at Madison, Ohio; Stella Lapham, lives at Unionville, Ohio; Kate Duncan, deceased; Adelbert, lives in Plymouth Township, Ashtabula County; Albert, lives at Austinburg, Ohio; Frank, lives at Austinburg; Susie Root, lives at Austinburg; Mrs. House; Alice Harris, lives at Madison, Ohio; Cora Spring, lives at Geneva, Ohio; Arthur, lives at Unionville, Ohio; Orion, lives at Farmdale, Ohio; and Myra Warren, lives at Ashtabula.  Mr. and Mrs. House have one son, Howard C., a high school student.
     Mr. House is a Republican, in member of the Christian Church at Rock Creek, and a respected citizen of his community.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 566

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 - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 943

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 - 1924 - Page  938

WALTER W. HOWES, clerk to the board of county commissioners of Ashtabula County, is a well known and substantial citizen of his community.  He was born at Windsor, Ohio, Aug. 17, 1873, and is the son of Albert and Susan (Stevans) Howes.
      Albert Howes was a native of Connecticut and in 1836 came to Ohio and located on a farm in Ashtabula County.  He retired in 1908 and moved to Ashtabula, where he died in 1913.  His wife died two years later.  Mr. and Mrs. Howes were the parents of three children, as follows: William H., lives in Connecticut; Walter W., the subject of this sketch; and Inez L., married Guy A. Mills, lives in Ashtabula.
     Walter W. Howes received his education in the public and high schools of Ashtabula County and followed farming until he was 30 years of age.  He then became a clerk in the Ashtabula post office for four years and served as a carrier for eight years.  He resigned this position to be come secretary and treasurer of the Pennsylvania & Ohio Traction Company.  On Jan. 28, 1923, Mr. Howes was appointed clerk to the board of county commissioners, which office he has since filled in a capable and efficient manner.
     On Oct. 6, 1904, Mr. Howes was united in marriage with Miss Ethel Alberta Black, a native of Tuscarawas County, Ohio, and the daughter of M. and Malissa (Reed) Black, natives of Ohio and both now deceased.  There were four children in the Black family: Ada, lives at Dundee, Ohio; Alta, married Preston Wentzel, lives at Dundee, Ohio; Vernon R., lives at Bolivar, Ohio; and Mrs. Howes.  To Walter W. and Ethel Alberta (Black) Howes one daughter has been born, Mildred Inez, now a student at Ohio University.
     Mr. Howes is a Republican and attends the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 759

SIMON HUHTA is a progressive and enterprising merchant of Ashtabula, where he owns a confectionery store at 73 Oak Street.  He is a native of Finland, born Sept. 10, 1883, and the son of Eric and M. Huhta, natives of Finland, both of whom are now deceased.  Mr. and Mrs. Huhta had three children: Anton, Charlie and Simon, the subject of this sketch.
     Simon Huhta came to the United States alone when a young man and settled at Ashtabula Harbor, where his two brothers had located before him.  He was a brick mason by trade and worked at the docks three and one-half years.  In March, 1915, he purchased the confectionery business of his father-in-law, Oscar Lintala, mention of whom is made below.
     Mr. Huhta was married in 1906 to Miss Elizabeth Lintala, also a native of Finland, and the daughter of Oscar and Mary (Bukkimen) Lintala.  The Lintala family came to this country in 1890 and located at Ashtabula Harbor, where Mr. Lintala engaged in business.  After conducting his business at 77 High Street for seven years, he moved to 23 Oak Street.  Mr. Lintala died Nov. 10, 1914, and the following March Mr. Huhta took over the business, which he has since conducted in a successful manner.  There were the following children in the Lintala family: Sophia, deceased; Minnie; Stella, deceased; Mrs. Hahta; Ida; Jack; deceased; Aino, deceased; and Hilda, now living with her mother.  Mr. and Mrs. Huhta have had three children, as follows:  Toivo, born Mar. 8, 1907, was graduated from Ashtabula Harbor High School in 1924; Elizabeth, born May 4, 1916, died Mar. 25, 1918; and Viola, born Mar. 13, 1919.
     Mr. Huhta and his family are members of the Finnish Lutheran Church, and he belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 491

CHARLES HUKARI, one of the capable and excellent citizens of Ashtabula, engaged in the construction business, was born in Finland, Feb. 14, 1866.  He is the son of Sakaris and Karaliina Hukari.
     Sakaris Hukari came to the United States from Finland about 40 years ago and after two years returned to his native land, where he died.  There were four children in the Hukari family: Otto, who lived in this country for 12 years and then returned to Finland; Hilma, lives in Finland; Mrs. Adolph Johnson, lives in Ashtabula; and Charles, the subject of this sketch.
     Charles Hukari came to the United States on Apr. 30, 1887, and settled at Ashtabula Harbor, where he was employed on the docks for 24 years.  About 1909 he engaged in the contracting business and his first sewer contract was on Colorado Street.  Mr. Hukari is now working on a $100,000 contract at Ashtabula Harbor.  He lives at 52 Cherry Street, where he built a fine home 22 years ago.
     In 1898 Mr. Hukari was united in marriage with Miss Sophia Lassila, also a native of Finland, who came to this country 28 years ago.  Her mother is yet living with Mr. Hukari; the father died in this country.  Mr. and Mrs. Hukari have two children: Karl William, a graduate of Ashtabula Harbor High School and Ohio State University, where he studied chemistry, and is now a chemist at Youngstown, Ohio; and Frederick, a high school student.
     Mr. Hukari is a Republican, a member of the Finnish Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Modern Woodmen of America.  He has always been a man of progressive ideas, and he is a reliable and substantial citizen.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 854

R. C. HUMPHREY, who is successfully engaged in the real estate business in Ashtabula County, is a substantial citizen of the community.  He was born at Ashtabula Harbor, Mar. 26, 1851, and is the son of William and Jeanette (Roberts) Humphrey.
     William Humphrey was born in Austinburg Township, Ashtabula County, the son of Ambrose Humphrey, a native of Connecticut, who settled in Austinburg in 1801.  He built the first mill in Ashtabula County at Austinburg, and died in 1850.  To Ambrose Humphrey the following children were born: William, father of the subject of this sketch; Solomon, Milton, Moses, Nancy, Samuel, Eliza, Emelius, Henry, Nelson and George.  To William and Jeanette (Robertson) Humphrey seven children were born, as follows: Edwin, Anne, Ellen, and Alfred, all deceased; R. C., the subject of this sketch; Ruth and Fred, deceased.
     R. C. Humphrey was reared and educated at Austinburg and for a number of years was superintendent of the Ashtabula Gas Works.  He is now engaged in the real estate business and lives just outside Ashtabula, in. Plymouth Township.
     On Feb. 18, 1874, Mr. Humphrey was married to Miss May E. Castle, a native of Ashtabula, and a daughter of Henry B. and Eunice (Smith) Castle, the former a native of Sheffield, Ohio, and the latter of Springfield, Pa.  When Mrs. Humphrey was three months old her mother died, and her father was later married to Miss Christine Morrison.  To this union the following children were born: Sarah, Frank, Charles, Fred, Alex, and Morris.  To R. C. and May (Castle) Humphrey seven children have been born, as follows:  Jeanette, born Jan. 13, 1875, married Dr. W. H. Booth, and they have one child, Leland H. Booth, born June 26, 1901; William born Feb. 28, 1878, married Helen Snow, and they have one son, William Humphrey, Jr. born Oct. 26, 1906; Edwin, born July 25, 1880, married Nellie Bower, and they have seven children, Jeanette, born in 1904, Edwin, born in 1906, Muriel, born in 1908, Ralph, born in 1910, Russell, born in 1912, Eunice, born in 1915, and Hazel, born in 1916; Russell C., born Aug. 5, 1882, married Zoe Hine, and they have three children, Nelson, born in 1919, Howard, born in 1920, and Lucia May, born Aug. 12, 1922; May Eunice, born Jun. 15, 1884, married Edward P. King, of Painesville; Alfred, born Feb. 28, 1886, married Bernice Nowe, and they have four children, Charles A., born in 1913, Frank N., born in 1915, Robert, born in1917, and Alfred, Jr., born in 1919; and Maud, born Sept. 15, 1895, married Harold Hoffard, and they have one child, Mary Elizabeth, born in 1920.
     Mr. Humphrey is a Democrat and has served as city councilman and school director.  He is a member of the Congregational Church, and the Humphrey family stand high in the community.  
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 506

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.

DR. J. L. HURST, one of the well known physicians of Ashtabula County, who has been successfully engaged in the practice of his profession at Dorset for many years, was born there Jan. 6, 1878, and is a son of Dr. George A. and Mary C. (Phillips) Hurst.
     Dr. George Hurst, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War and one of the leading pioneer physicians of his day.  He was born near Cleveland and was educated in the Cincinnati Eclectic Medical College.  In 1876 h located at Dorset where he practiced his profession for more than 40 years.  Dr. Hurst died in 1918.  They were the parents of four children of whom Dr. J. L., the subject of this sketch is the third in order of birth.  During the Civil War Dr. Hurst enlisted at Cleveland and served in Compa ny F, 2nd Ohio Cavalry.
     Dr. J. L. Hurst was reared at Dorset and received his early education in the schools of Jefferson.  In 1902 he was graduated from the Eclectic Medical College of Cincinnati, and since that time has been actively engaged in practice at Dorset.
     Dr. Hurst was married to Miss Grace Simons, of Dorset, and a daughter of Emory E. and Jennie L. (Ware) Simons, natives of Ohio, and both now deceased.  Mr. Simons died May 16, 1924, and his wife died in April, 1919.  They were the parents of three children: Mrs. Hurst, who was educated in the Dorset and Andover schools; Mrs. Hattie M. Smith, lives at Conneaut, and Mrs. Louise Harley, lives at Medina, Ohio.  To Dr. and Mrs. Hurst have been born two children: Claude O., born May 27, 1904; and Clifford L., born June 19, 1914.
     Dr. and Mrs. Hurst are members of the Methodist Episcopal church and he belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.  Dr. Hurst is now serving on the board of education of Dorset.  He is a member of the Ashtabula County Medical Society, The Ohio State Medical Association, The Ohio State Eclectic Medical Association and The National Eclectic Medical Association.  As a physician and a citizen, Dr. Hurst ranks high in the community.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 827

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. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 1010

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 - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 945