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BIOGRAPHIES
Source:
HISTORY of
ASHTABULA COUNTY, OHIO
By Mrs. Moina W. Large
IN TWO VOLUMES
- ILLUSTRATED -
- VOLUME ONE -
Published by Historical Publishing Company
Topeka - Indianapolis
1924
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JAMES GRANT LAIRD
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C. L. LAMPSON
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CHESTER LAMPSON was for many years a leading citizen of Windsor Township.
He was born there Mar. 14, 1823, and was the son of Ebenezer and
Martha Lampson.
Chester Lampson grew up on his father's farm and
received his education in the district school. He followed
farming during his entire life and lived on the same farm until his
death, Sept. 12, 1879.
Mr. Lampson was married to Miss Emerette
Griswold, a native of New Hampshire, born June 30, 1839.
She died June 25, 1893. To Chester and Emerette (Griswold)
Lampson seven children were born, as follows: Elbert,
lives at Jefferson; Carrie Haskins, lives at Middlefield,
Ohio; Deette, deceased; Addie Pinks Clayton,
lives at Windsor; Ray Jefferson and Edith Norris lives
at Middlefield, Ohio.
Miss Addie Lampson was married on Feb. 27, 1879,
to William R. Pinks, a native of Trumbull County, Ohio, born
Sept. 18, 1857, and the son of Thomas and Abagail (Mansfield)
Pinks. To Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pinks one daughter was
born, Cora Hannum, of Jefferson. She was four
children, Doris, Betty, William, deceased and
Herbert.
W. R. Pinks has resided in Windsor Township
since 1879 and his wife, all her life. He is engaged in dairy
farming and owns 113 acres of well, improved land.
Mr. Pinks is a Republican and his wife and his
family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. He is
well known and among the substantial citizens of this county.
Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
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ARCHIE
LAMSON, one of the capable and excellent citizens of
Pierpont, is a member of one of the earliest pioneer families of Ohio.
He was born in Pierpont Township, Mar. 24, 1877, and is a son of
Charles and Rose Lena (Norton) Lamson.
Charles Lamson was born in Fowler Township,
Trumbull County, Dec. 10, 1849, and came to Ashtabula County in
1874. He settled on a farm near Pierpont and became one of the
leading stockmen of the county. Mr. Lamson died July
20, 1906, and his wife resides at Pierpont. They were the
parents of the following children: Cora, born Jan. 13, 1873,
married George Hill; Leta, born April 13, 1875, died
Oct. 13, 1890; Archie, the subject of this sketch; Merritt,
born Aug. 7, 1880, lives at Erie, Pa.; Ruby, born Mar. 15,
1884, married Virgil Case, lives in Pierpont Township; and
Elat, lives at Pierpont.
Archie Lamson spent his boyhood on his father's
farm and attended the public schools. When a young man he
operated a saw mill at Pierpont, of which he was the owner for 23
years. He now operates a portable saw mill throughout
Ashtabula County and he has an extensive business.
On November 30, 1901, Mr. Lamson was married to
Miss Jennie Turner, who was born at Pierpont, April 30, 1881.
She died Feb. 18, 1920, leaving the following children: Lloyd,
born Sep. 4, 1903, lives with the Turner Family; Lois,
born Sept. 22, 1904, married Oct. 12, 1922, to Edward Connelly,
lives at Jefferson, and they have one children, Dorothy; Clara R.,
born Aug. 17, 1907; Evelyn, born Mar. 20, 1909; Leta
and Letha, twins, born June 11, 1912; Donald, born
Feb. 22, 1915; and Frank Charles, born Dec. 26, 1919.
On May 13, 1921, Mr. Lamson was married to
Miss Lulu Worley a native of Kentucky born Sept. 3, 1878 and the
daughter of John Alexander and Mary (Conger) Worley.
Mr. Worley died Feb. 13, 1922, and his widow resides in
Kentucky. They were the parents of seven children, as follows:
Addie, the widow of George Conyer, lives in Missouri;
John, lives in Washington; Mrs. Lamson; Ida, married
Rev. R. L. Melton, lives at Evansville, Ind.; Bertie,
married R. L. McConnell, lives in Illinois; and Alice
and Sallie, both deceased.
In politics Mr. Lamson is identified with the
Republican party. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church
and belongs to teh Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr.
Lamson stands high in the community and has many friends and
acquaintances.
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C. I. LANDIS
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C. E. LASHER, a well
known and substantial citizen of Ashtabula County, living in Monroe
Township, was born at St. Johnsville, NY, Dec. 23, 1885, and is the
son of Erwin and Phoebe (Young) Lasher.
Erwin Lasher and his wife were natives of New York,
where they spent their entire lives. He died June 6, 1920, and
his wife died Sept. 11, 1900. They were the parents of the
following children: Bertha, deceased; C. E., the
subject of this sketch; Jennie, married Andrew Mayville,
lives at Wyandotte, Mich.; Elizabeth, married Rockford
Mussello, lives in Buffalo, N. Y.; Robert, lives at
Ilion, N. Y., is a World War veteran, having served overseas with
the 147th New York Infantry for 18 months; and Margaret,
married R. H. Bullis, lives at Erie, Pa.
C. E. Lasher was reared and educated at St.
Johnsville, N. Y., and began life as a farmer in his native state,
where he operated 120 acres of rented land. In 1909 he came to
Ashtabula and two years later removed to Conneaut, where he was
employed by the Nickel Plate Railroad as a machinist. Although
still in the employ of this company, Mr. Lasher now lives on
a farm in Monroe Township, Ashtabula County.
On June 16, 1910, Mr. Lasher was married to
Miss Minnie Eleanor Talbert, a native of Pennsylvania, born in
1888, and the daughter of Delbert and Jennie (Camp) Talbert.
Mr. Talvert died Sept. 11, 1920, and his widow lies at Girard,
Pa. They were the parents of the following children:
Bessie, married Walter Ells, lives at Conneautville, Pa.;
May married Clayton Rounds, lives at Conneaut;
Elva, married Theodore Haines, lives at Girard.
Garner and Mrs. Lasher. To Mr. and Mrs. Lasher have
been born the following children: Phoebe, born Mar. 28, 1913;
Margaret, born July 6, 1914; Charles, born July 26,
1917; Edward, born May 3, 1918; Frederick, born Feb.
19, 1920; and Garner, born July 19, 1922.
In politics Mr. Lasher is identified with the
Democratic party and he and his family hold membership in the United
Pentecostal Church. They have an extensive acquaintance in
Ashtabula County and are highly esteemed.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
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ARCHIBALD P.
LAUGHLIN was born in Andover, Ashtabula County, Ohio, June 12,
1863, son of Andrew C. and Mary Cadwell Laughlin. He was raised
on a farm in Andover, attending high school in Jefferson and was
graduated in 1883 from Bloomingfield School in Trumbull County. At the
age of 17 years he began teaching school and taught seven winters,
three of them in Texas; he read law three years with his uncle, the
late Judge James P. Cadwell, at Jefferson and was admitted to
the bar in March, 1887, soon after became a deputy in the Probate
Court under Judge Edward C. Wade, served in this
capacity until May, 1892 when he began the practice of law in
partnership with Judge L. S. Sherman at Ashtabula, Ohio.
May 26, 1893 he was united in marriage with Miss
Kate Ives, youngest daughter of Edward E. and
Marjorie Turch Ives, of Jefferson, Ohio. In April, 1894, was
elected solicitor of the city of Ashtabula, serving until February,
1903, when he was elected probate judge of the county, serving six
years. In 1914 he again took up the practice of law in Conneaut, Ohio;
in 1915 he was elected solicitor for that city. On March 8, 1915, he
sustained a fractured hip from a fall, this caused his retirement from
active practice in 1917 and resulted in his death on April 16, 1921 at
Ashtabula, Ohio, where he had removed in November, 1916; his burial
was at Jefferson, Ohio.
Mr. Laughlin was a member of
the Masonic Lodge of Ashtabula and also of Columbian Commandery, Al
Koran Shrine and Scottish Rite 32d degree Mason.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
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Mrs. KATE I.
LAUGHLIN was born in Jefferson, Ashtabula County, Ohio, March
5, 1865, the youngest of a family of six children of Edward E. and
Marjorie Turch Ives; was educated in the High school
of Jefferson; in 1886 entered the Probate Court of Ashtabula County
and served during the term of Judge Edward C. Wade, Judge
James P. Cadwell and Judge A. P. Laughlin; during the time
she served with Judge Cadwell she was made a Deputy,
being the first woman to be sworn in as deputy to serve in that
capacity in Ashtabula County.
On May 26, 1893 she married Archibald P.
Laughlin, attorney at law, and lived in Ashtabula until 1903 when
they removed to the county seat, Jefferson, Mr. Laughlin
at this having been elected probate judge of the County; in April,
1903, she took the position as chief deputy of the Probate Court,
which position she held for six years, in 1909, completing 14 years of
service in this Court.
In June, 1918 Mrs. Laughlin was elected
by the Board of Directors of the Ashtabula County Chapter of the
American Red Cross as executive secretary, having charge of the work
for the chapter in behalf of the returned service men of the County
and their families, after the close of the War, which position she
still holds, in 1925. Mr. and Mrs. Laughlin
returned to Ashtabula to reside in 1916. Mr. Laughlin
died April 16, 1921, as a result of an injury received in March, 1915.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
Vol. I - 1924 - Page 1105
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MIKE
LAURELLO, grocer, is an enterprising young business man of
Ashtabula Harbor. He was born in Italy, May 23, 1892, and is a
son of John and Jane Laurello.
John Laurello came to this country from
Italy in 1921. He was a stone mason by trade and is now
retired. There were seven children in the Laurello
family as follows: Mike, the subject of the sketch;
Charles Pascolina, Louise, Anna, Cosma and Adeline,
all residents of Ashtabula.
Mike Laurello spent his boyhood in his native
land and attended the schools there. At the age of 18 years he
came to the United States and located in Ashtabula, where he
followed his trade as a stone mason. Mr. Laurello has
been engaged in the grocery business at 235 West Street since 1923.
Mr. Laurello was married to Miss Mary
Steffans of Ashtabula and to this union four children have been
born: John, Nicholas, Harry and Olanda.
Mr. Laurello and his family hold membership
in teh Catholic church and he is held in high regard throughout the
community.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
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C. C. LEE,
a member of the hardware firm of Woodworth & Lee, is an
enterprising and successful business man of Ashtabula County.
He was born in Paulding County, Ohio, Aug. 22, 1889, and is the son
of J. C. and Rilla (Price) Lee.
J. C. Lee was a native of Pennsylvania and a
pioneer of Williamsfield, Ohio, where he farmed for a number of
years. His wife is a native of Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Lee
have six children, as follows: C. C., the subject of
this sketch; A. N., lives at Williamsfield; J. G.,
lives at Williamsfield; Lottie J. Martin, lives at
Williamsfield; Anna, lives in Cleveland; and L. O.
lives in Conneaut.
C. C. Lee received his education in the public
schools of Dorset and has always been interested in the hardware
business. He purchased the business of T. N. Hatt, and
is in partnership with Mr. Woodworth. This is among the
leading business enterprises of Williamsfield, and Mr. Lee is
favorably known in the county.
On Feb. 15, 1914, Mr. Lee was united in marriage
with Miss Lyda Bridgeman, a native of Ashtabula County, born
Mar. 13, 1892, and the daughter of F. A. E. and Amanda (Freck)
Bridgeman. Mrs. Lee has two sisters: Mary
Woodworth and Blanche Sisley, both one child; ava Lee,
born May 3, 1916.
In politics Mr. Lee is identified with a
Democratic party.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
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JOEL W. LEE,
retired, has been prominently identified with the agricultural
interests of Ashtabula County for many years and is also a veteran
of the Civil War. He was born on the farm where he now lives
in Jefferson Township, Aug. 22, 1842, and is the son of Anson and
Sarah Ann (Church) Lee.
Anna Lee is a native of Vermont. When a young
man he went to New York and was married at Palmyra, N. Y., in 1832,
and one year later he came to Ashtabula County and purchased a farm
in Jefferson Township, which is the present Lee homestead.
The first frame dwelling to be built in that section of Jefferson
Township was built by Mr. Lee; the section was then known as
Stumpville. Mr. Lee died in 1844, leaving three
children: John C., who is now 90 years of age, and lives in
Orchard, Iowa; Julius A., born in 1840, a Civil War veteran
having served with Company I, 177th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and
Joel W., the subject of this sketch. Mr. Lee's
widow later married Archibald Manchester, who came to Lenox
in 1809, and to this union two children were born: Marietta,
the widow of E. O. Miller, living at Billings, Mont.; and
Emory, deceased Mrs. Manchester died at Orchard, Iowa, in
1871, and is buried at Osage, Iowa.
Joel W. Lee has always been a farmer and has
lived on the same farm his entire life. The farm originally
contained 66 acres, 40 acres of which are still owned by Mr. Lee.
During the Civil War he served with Company C, 29th Ohio Volunteer
Infantry and engaged in 13 battles besides many skirmishes, and was
with General Sherman is his March to the Sea.
On Dec. 8, 1868, Mr. Lee was united in marriage
with Miss Laura Norton, a native of Wayne County, N. Y., born
Feb. 8, 1909, and his wife died Mar. 8, 1912. They had four
children, as follows: Mrs. Lee; William, a farmer,
lives at Eagleville, Ohio; Emma, married H. B. Goodwell,
lives in California; and Henry, lives on the old homestead at
Eagleville, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Lee three children
were born: D. A., born May 27, 1870, died Dec. 23,
1898; Minerva, born Dec. 5, 1879, married in 1899 to
Eugene Hall, and she died Mar. 15, 1902; and Minnie Rose,
born May 26, 1874, married Oct. 11, 1893, to Charles Walter Smith,
a farmer, lives on the Lee farm in Jefferson Township.
Mr. Lee died Feb. 13, 1913. Mr. Lee has four
grandchildren: Marion Elizabeth, Dorothy Laura Lee; Florence
and Foster Hall.
Mr. Lee is a Republican and cast his first vote for
Abraham Lincoln. He has served as constable of
Jefferson Township, road supervisor and school director. He is
a member of the Baptist Church and belongs to the Grand Army of the
Republic, and is now the last member of his regiment living in this
township. Mr. Lee has always taken an active part in
the progress of the community and the development of his county.
Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
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DR. WILLIAM H.
LEET. Since the beginning of his professional life in
1898. Dr. William H. Leet has evinced eminent fitness
for his calling, and in no small degree has won for himself the
confidence and support of the people of Conneaut and vicinity.
Dr. Leet was born at Greenville, Pa., in 1870, and is the son
of Dr. Frederick H. and Sarah (Waldron) Leet.
Dr. Frederick H. Leet was born in Beaver County,
Pa. He was graduated from Medical Department of Western
Reserve University in 1857 and was among the prominent physicians
and surgeons of his time. He served throughout the Civil War
with the 57th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry as a surgeon and after
being disabled was honorably discharged. Dr. Leet
practiced his profession for many years at Greenville, Pa., and died
in 1907. His wife died in 1900. They were the parents of
four children: Irene, married Rev. Albert J. Reichert,
lives at Lancaster, Pa.; Dr. William H., the subject of this
sketch; Susan A., and Clara B., high school teachers,
living in Minneapolis.
Dr. William H. Leet was educated in the public
schools of Greenville, Pa., and was graduated from the medical
department of Western Reserve University at Cleveland in 1895.
During the World War he was commissioned a captain in the medical
corps and was later promoted to lieutenant colonel. He served
for 26 months, a year of which was spent in France.
In May, 1899, Dr. Leet was united in marriage
with Miss Mary Garrett Shoemaker, a native of Chester, Pa.,
and a daughter of William T. and Mary (Sines) Shoemaker,
natives of Pennsylvania. Mr. Shoemaker, who was
engaged in the real estate business during his life, died in 1921.
He was also a veteran of the Civil War. He has served as
mayor of Conneaut of one term and has served as member of the school
board. He is a member of the Congregational Church and belongs
to the Masonic and Elks lodges.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
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DAVID A. LEININGER, a
prominent farmer and stockman of Ashtabula County, was born on a
farm near Columbia City, Ind., Dec. 31, 1867, and is the son of
George and Sarah (Huff) Leininger.
George Leininger came to this country from
Germany with his parents when he was two years old and lived in
Mercer County, Ohio, for a number of years. He was an
extensive fur dealer and later lived in Columbia City, Ind.,
having moved there shortly after the Civil War. He died in
1918 at the age of 94 years, and his wife, who was a native of
Western Pennsylvania, died in 1923. Mr. and Mrs.
Leininger had five children, as follows: Elfie,
married M. Harshner, Burkett, Ind.; David A., the
subject of this sketch; Margaret, married David Manges,
Fort Wayne, Ind.; Silas E., lives near Columbia City,
Ind.; and Elizabeth, deceased. By a former marriage
Mr. Leininger had four children: John C., Julius B.,
William H., and George. His wife was
Elizabeth Broom, a native of Ohio, and a relative of
"John Appleseed", one of Ohio's first apple buyers, whose
real name was Chapman.
David A. Leininger was educated in Columbia City,
Ind., and when a young man learned construction work, and in
1889 entered the employ of the Western Union Company, where he
served as foreman for 14 years. Later he was associated
with the Ashtabula Telephone Company for 14 years, and in 1910
he purchased his present farm of 105 acres in Ashtabula
Township, where he now lives. He specializes in dairy
farming and has an up-to-date farm on South Ridge Road, near
Ashtabula. This was originally the Austin J. Smith farm,
and the residence, which is of brick, was built more than 40
years ago.
In 1899 Mr. Leininger was united in marriage
with Miss Carrie Galbraith, a native of North Kingsville,
Ohio, and the daughter of Samuel and Josephine (Randall)
Galbraith, the former a native of Missouri and the latter of
Pennsylvania. Mr. Gailbraith `was a farmer in early
life and later followed the carpenter trade. He now lives
retired with the Leininger family. His wife died in
1913. Mrs. Leininger is their only child. To
Mr. and Mrs. Leininger one daughter has been born,
Bonita Mae, now a student at Oberlin College. She was
born Jan. 7, 1906.
Mr. Leininger is a Republican, a member of the
Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge and
Grange. He and his family are highly respected citizens of
the community and have many friends.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W.
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COL.
F. S. LESLIE, mayor of Geneva, is among Ashtabula
County's most prominent and influential citizens. He was
born at Trumbull, Ohio, Oct. 8, 1876, and is the son of
Joseph E. and Olive P. (Robins) Leslie.
Joseph E. Leslie was born in Portage County, Ohio,
in 1840, the son of John and Delight (Dibble) Leslie,
natives of Ohio. There were five children born to Mr.
and Mrs. John Leslie, only one of whom is now living,
David M., who lives on the old home place. Joseph
E., father of the subject of this sketch, was the second
child in order of birth. He was a pioneer locomotive
engineer on the Atlantic Great Western Railroad and later in
life was employed by the New York Central Railroad, then known
as the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad, as a
stonecutter. He died at Geneva, Apr. 5, 1902. Mr.
Leslie was a Civil War veteran, having served with Battery
E, First Ohio Light Artillery. He was wounded during the
battle of Shiloh. Mr. Leslie was a member of the
Methodist Church, and belonged to the Masonic Lodge and the
Grand Army of the Republic. His wife lives with her son,
Col. F. S. Leslie.
Col. F. S. Leslie received his education in the
schools of Geneva and was graduated from Geneva Normal School in
1893, after which he taught school at West Geneva for six years.
He then purchased a farm of 160 acres in Harpersfield Township,
where he lived for 18 years. Mr. Leslie was widely
known as an auctioneer and breeder of Ohio Improved Chester
White and Berkshire hogs. In 1917 he sold his farm and
came to Geneva, where he engaged in auctioneering. He had
been somewhat interested in this work since 1910, but after
disposing of his farm he devoted his entire time to it.
Among Mr. Leslie's largest sales were the Walter L.
Main show sale and the estate of F. M. Nichols at
Unionville, Ohio, numbered among the well known ones of his
career. He was elected mayor of Geneva in 1923.
In 1897 Mr. Leslie was united in marriage with
Miss Agnes Simmons, a native of Mansfield, Ohio, and the
daughter of Henry and Mary Simmons, natives of London,
England, and Ohio, respectively. To Mr. and Mrs. Leslie
three children have been born: Ralph E., a
carpenter, lives in Geneva, married Bertha Wilson, and
they have one son, Ralph E. Leslie, Jr.; Blanche lives in
Cleveland; and Alta, at home.
In politics Mr. Leslie is identified with the
Republican party. He is a member of the Methodist Church
and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, Blue Lodge, Hartsgrove, Rock
Creek Chapter, Conneaut Council, Ashtabula Commandery, Oriental
Consistory of Chicago, and the Medina Temple Shrine of Chicago.
He is a worthy member of his community and is esteemed
throughout Ashtabula County.
Source: History of
Ashtabula County, Ohio by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 ~ Page
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FAY LEWIS, a well
known and successful merchant of Conneaut, was born in Erie
County, N. Y., Jan. 7, 1882, and is the son of George E. and
Sadie (Gould) Lewis.
George E. Lewis was a native of Bradford, pa., and
his wife was born in East Concord, N. Y. He was a
successful dairy farmer and owned large tracts of land. He
died in 1887 and his wife died Oct. 8, 1920. They were the
parents of three children: George, who is in
business at Conneaut with his brother; Fay, the subject
of this sketch; and Eva A., married Peter Mullen
lives at Dunkirk, N. Y.
Fay Lewis was educated in the public and high
schools of Springville, N. Y., and attended Griffith's Institute
there. He served as cashier of the American Express
Company at Jamestown, N. Y., for 12 years and on May 23, 1923,
came to Conneaut, where he has since conducted a bakery business
with his brother at 285 Main Street. They have already
established a large business and have a modern shop and
equipment.
On Aug. 11, 1904, Mr. Lewis was united in
marriage with Miss Nellie May Peterson, a native of
Jamestown, N. Y., and the daughter of Arvid and Louise (Hulquist)
Peterson, residents of Jamestown, N. Y. There are
three children in the Peterson family: Mrs.
Lewis; Gertrude, married to George Schwab, lives at
Jamestown, N. Y.; and Walter, deceased.
George Lewis was engaged in the bakery business
at Jamestown, N. Y., for 20 years and is a business partner with
his brother at Conneaut. He was married on Jan. 22, 1907,
to Miss Ethel W. Wilson, who was born at Jamestown, N.
Y., the daughter of M. Wilson, deceased.
Fay Lewis and his brother are Republicans and
hold membership in the Episcopal Church. They are
progressive citizens of Ashtabula County and stand well in their
community.
Source: History of
Ashtabula County, Ohio by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 ~ Page
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GEORGE H. LEWIS
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W.
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LEE LILLIE, a well known fruit farmer of
Conneaut Township,
is a member of one of Ashtabula County's prominent pioneer families.
He was born in a log cabin in Monroe Township, Aug. 23, 1866, and is
the son of Francis and Anita (Foster) Lillie.
Francis Lillie was born on a farm in Monroe
Township, Ashtabula County, in 1838, and died Apr. 7, 1914. He
served throughout the Civil War with the 2nd Ohio Infantry and was
wounded while in service. Mr. Lillie was a Republican,
a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, and belong to the
Catholic Church. To Francis and Anita (Foster) Lillie
two children were born: Myra married Lyman Ames, lives
in Boston, Mass.; and Lee, the subject of this ketch.
In 1866 Mrs. Lillie died and in 1877 Mr. Lillie was
married to Miss Mary Ellen McHale, and to this union three
children were born as follows: Richard and Maude
deceased; Willis, lives in Conneaut.
Lee Lillie was educated in the district schools
of Monroe Township and at an early age engaged in farming with his
grandfather. He now operates a modern fruit farm in Conneaut
Township and also has engaged in brick burning for the past 25
years. Mr. Lillie owns 23 acres of fine fruit land and
has an up-to-date residence on the place.
On Sept. 30, 1885, Mr. Lillie was married to
Miss Blanche May Straight, a native of Ashtabula County, Ohio,
born Jan. 6, 1865, and the daughter of Benjamin and Clarinda
(Tuttle) Straight, natives of Ohio, now deceased. Mr.
and Mrs. Straight were the parents of the following children:
Kate, married Clifford Hefflinger, lives in Cleveland;
Mrs. Lillie; George, lives at Pierpont, Ohio; Rose,
married Dennis Carberry, lives at Conneaut; Dell lives
at Pierpont, Ohio; Bertha, deceased; William lvies at
Pierpont, Ohio; Lillie, married Raymond Artman lives
at Conneaut; and Andrew, lives at Conneaut. Mr.
Straight served during the Civil War and was a member of the
Grand Army of the Republic. He died in 1903 and his wife died
in 1905. To Lee and Blanche May (Straight) Lillie have
been born two children: May married William Kiser,
lives at Conneaut; and Elsie, married Harry Roberts,
lives at Conneaut. There are two grandchildren: Leon Warren,
born in 1910; and Wildred Kiser, born in 1911.
Mr. Lillie is a Republican and belongs to the
Loyal Order of Moose. He is held in high regard throughout his
community and is an excellent citizen.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W.
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ERNEST A. LOOMIS, a substantial and highly respected citizen of
Jefferson, was born there Nov. 23, 1859, and is a son of Hart
and Jennie (Alvord) Loomis.
Hart Loomis, who was born at Jefferson, died at the
age of 31 years while serving in the army during the Civil War.
He was a farmer until the time of his enlistment with the 23rd Ohio
Volunteer Infantry. His wife, who is now 84 years of age, is a
native of Austinburg, Ohio. Their only child was Ernest A.,
the subject of this sketch. In 1871 Mrs. Loomis was
married to John Tucker, a merchant of Jefferson, and they
later went to Edison, Ohio, where Mr. Tucker conducted a
general merchandise store for ten years. To Mr. and Mrs.
Tucker two children were born: Mrs. Emma Lemmons,
who lives at Hillside, Colo.; and Delbert, lives at the same
place. Mr. Tucker makes her home with her daughter.
Ernest A. Loomis lived in Jefferson until he was
12 years old and then went to Edison, Ohio, where he remained 10
years. He then returned to Ashtabula County and engaged in
general farming in Jefferson Township, where he owned a farm of 30
acres until 1914, at which time he was appointed night watchman for
Jefferson. Mr. Loomis has lived in the town since 1900.
On Feb. 25, 1885, Mr. Loomis was united in
marriage with Miss Nettie Simmons, a native of Jefferson, and
to this union two children have been born: Bessie, a
graduate of Jefferson High School in 1913, married Clarence
Spencer, a lumber dealer at Dorset, Ohio; and Edith, a
graduate of Jefferson High School in 1916, married Ano Anderson,
lives in Ashtabula.
Mr. Loomis is a Republican. He and his
family are dependable citizens of Ashtabula County.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W.
Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 757 |
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GEORGE L.
LOOMIS, who is a member of the firm of the
Loomis-McLaughlin jewelry Company, is a veteran of the World
War, and a prominent young business man of Conneaut. He was
born at Eagleville, in Ashtabula County, Ohio, March 6, 1891, and is
a son of Rush W. and Rhoda Ann (Chapen) Loomis.
Rush W. Loomis was born at Jefferson, Ohio, and for
a number of years has been a well known business man of Conneaut.
He formerly conducted a livery business but is now engaged in the
gasoline and oil business. There are four children in the
Loomis family: Ward, a conductor on the New York Contrail
Railroad, lives at Erie, Pa.; Ruby, married John Fortune,
lives at Conneaut; George L., the subject of this sketch; and
Kenneth, lives at home.
George L. Loomis was educated in the public
schools of Jefferson and Conneaut and has been interested in the
jewelry business since July 7, 1919, when he entered into a
partnership with Mr. Herrick. On Feb. 15, 1923, The
Loomis-McLaughlin Jewelry Company was organized. The
company has established an excellent business in the sale of
silverware, jewelry, clocks, and watches.
On May 22, 1922, Mr. Loomis was married to
Mrs. Helen (Morrow) Jacobs, a native of Greenville, Pa. To
Mr. and Mrs. Loomis one son has been born, George Richard,
born July 6, 1923. By a former marriage Mrs. Loomis had
one son, Robert Hays Jacobs.
During the World War Mr. Loomis served with
Company L, 145th Infantry, 37th Division. He enlisted
on April 15, 1917, and served overseas ten months, taking part in
many important battles and drives of the war. He was
discharged April 22, 1919.
Mr. Loomis is a member of the American Legion
and belongs to the Elks.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
Vol. I - 1924 - Page 671 |
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J. L. LOOMIS
has been a successful and well known farmer of Ashtabula County for
many years. He was born on the farm where he now resides in
Windsor Township, Feb. 19, 1873, the son of G. P. and Lois
(Norris) Loomis.
G. P. Loomis was born on this farm in Windsor
Township, Mar. 6, 1836, and died July 5, 1904. He was the son
of Warren and Lucy (Grover) Loomis. Warren Loomis was
born in East Windsor, Conn., July 18, 1793, and came to Ashtabula
County in 1811. He served in the War of 1812 as a captain and
was married on Aug. 4, 1816 to Lucy Grover. He was the
first settler of this section and was a prominent pioneer. The
Loomis homestead, now owned by J. L. Loomis, is one of
the oldest homesteads of Ashtabula County and has been owned by the
Loomis family for 113 years. The residence was built in
1834.
On Jan. 15, 1862, G. P. Loomis was married to
Miss Norris who was born at Hartsgrove, Ohio, June 26, 1839, a
daughter of Cornelius and Clarissa Norris, the former a
native of Connecticut and the latter of Massachusetts. Mrs.
Loomis ied June 19, 1915. To this union six children were
born, as follows: William E., born Oct. 14, 1862, lives
in Windsor Township; Arthur, born Feb. 19, 1864, died in
infancy; Clara A., born Jan. 19, 1868, lives in California;
Bert, born Feb. 20, 1869, deceased; J. L., the subject
of this sketch; and Lulu A., born July 5, 1885, lives with
her brother on the old homestead.
J. L. Loomis attended the district schools of
Windsor and has spent his entire life here. He specializes in
the raising of poultry.
Politically Mr. Loomis is a Republican. He
and his sister are members of the Methodist Episcopal church at
Windsor, and have many friends and acquaintances throughout
Ashtabula County.
Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
Vol. I - 1924 - Page 962 |
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W. E. LOOMIS,
deceased, was a substantial farmer of Ashtabula County for many
years. He was born on the farm in Windsor Twonship, where his
widow now lives, in 1857, and was the son of Eliezer W. and Mary
J. (Carpenter) Loomis.
Eliezer W. Loomis was born on this farm in Windsor
Township, Feb. 25, 1818, and died Feb. 15, 195. He engaged in
general farming and stock raising during his life and met with
success. On May 20, 1852, he was married to Mary J.
Carpenter, who was born Oct. 27, 1830, and died Jan. 6, 1917.
To this union two sons were born: Perry A., born Oct.
15, 1853, died Mar. 14, 1871; and W. E., the subject of this
sketch.
W. E. Loomis was always a farmer. He spent
his entire life on the same farm and died Dec. 13, 1921. On
June 20, 1872, he was united in marriage with Miss Emma Sawyer
Dodge, the adopted daughter of Richmond and Susan Dodge
natives of Connecticut, who settled in Ashtabula County in 1818.
Mrs. Loomis' parents, Leonard and Sarah (Donahue)
Sawyer, died when she was a small child and in June, 1861, she
settled at New Lyme, Ohio, with the Dodge family.
Mr. Dodge was a prominent citizen of that section and died in
1896. His wife died Aug. 25, 1914. They had one child,
Mrs. Ellen Gee, who lives in Ashtabula. A sister of
Mrs. Loomis, Mrs. Eva Bartman lives at Windsor, Ohio.
To W. E. and Emma (Dodge) Loomis two sons were
born: Ford, born Aug. 30, 1881, lives with is mother;
and Lee, born Nov. 10, 1888, died Apr. 6, 1917.
Ford Loomis was married on June 5, 1907, to
Miss Cora Hotchkiss of Ashtabula and they have three children:
Willard D., born Oct. 2, 1908; Madaline born Apr. 11,
1915; and Elizabeth, born Nov. 23, 1919, Mr. Loomis
was educated in the public schools of Windsor and New Lyme and was
employed in the Ashtabula post office for 15 years. He has
lived on the home place since 1916 and is now engaged in farming.
Mr. W. E. Loomis was a Republican, a member of
the Methodist Episcopal Church and belonged to the Independent Order
of Odd Fellows. He served as president of the local school
board for several years and was a highly esteemed citizen of his
community.
Mrs. Loomis takes an active interest in the
affairs of the county and is correspondent for six newspapers.
She belongs to several clubs and also holds membership in the
Methodist Episcopal Church of Windsor. Mrs. Loomis is a
teacher of music and has a large number of pupils.
Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
Vol. I - 1924 - Page 956 |
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H. H. LOUIS,
president of the H. H. Louis company, dealers in heavy
hardware and mill supplies, is among the successful and enterprising
business men of Ashtabula County. He is a native of Russia,
born at Yeznow, Nov. 25, 1868, and the son of Abraham and Della
Louis.
Abraham Louis, deceased, was a leading merchant of
Yeznow, Russia, were he spent his entire life. He died in 1904
and his wife died in 1891. They were the parents of 13
children, as follows: Herman H., the subject of this sketch;
Bessie, married Frank Good, lives in Cleveland;
Israel, lives in Boston, Mass.; Mary, deceased;
Charles lives in Cleveland; Victor, deceased; Diana,
married Herman Bohn, lives in Cleveland; Ethel,
married Harry Macknin, lives in Cleveland; Arthur
married Bessie Brownstein, lives at Worth, Texas; Samuel
Ft. Worth, Texas; and three children died in infancy.
H. H. Louis left his native land when he was 13
years of age and came to the United States alone. He went
direct to Pittsburgh, Pa., where he lived a year with an uncle,
J. Goodinsky. He worked at various positions and after
coming to Cleveland was employed in the junk yard of J. Goldman.
Mr. Louis engaged in that business in Cleveland for two years,
after which he removed to Marietta, Ohio, where he became a business
partner of Dubinsky Brothers. From there he went to
Parkersburg, W. Va., where he spent eight years, after which he
returned to Cleveland for a short time before locating at
Wilmington, Ohio. There he became associated with the
Wilmington Fruit & Produce Company, and after a year removed to
Ashtabula, where he engaged in the junk, business. Mr.
Louis organized the Ashtabula Junk Company in 1914, which was
incorporated in 1921 as the H. H. Louis Company. This
company deals in heavy hardware, mill supplies and waste materials,
and has been located in its present location on Fisk Street since
1912. Mr. Louis began business with a small 60 foot lot
and his place of business now covers 214 feet front. About 20
people are employed and the company operates five automobile trucks.
It is among the leading business enterprises of Ashtabula. The
officers of the H. H. Louis Company are: H. H. Louis,
president; Arthur Louis, secretary and treasurer; and
Della Louis, assistant secretary and secretary to H. H.
Louis.
In 1894 Mr. Louis was married to Miss
Celia H. Orkin, a native of Russia and the daughter of Isaac
H. and Dora Orkin, natives of Regie, Russia, who came to the
United States in 1891 and located in Cleveland. Mr. Orkin
died in 1902 adn his wife died in 1899. They were the parents
of the following children: Louis, married Minnie Kohn,
lives at Geneva, Ohio; Fannie, married A. Shapero,
lives in Cleveland; Shirley married M. Duboy; Helen
married J. A. Brower; Adolph, married Rose Gimp,
deceased; D. L., married Rsoe Lamden, deceased;
Mary, married Max Shapiro; Dora, married A. Cohen;
Mrs. Louis; and Benjamin, married Mary Lamden.
To H. H. and Celia (Orkin) Louis three children have been
born, as follows: Arthur, born April 4, 1898, a mem er
of his father's farm, lives in Ashtabula; Della, born Aug.
25, 1903, lives at home; and Harold, born Feb. 1, 1905, at
home.
Mr. Louis is a memer of the Elks Lodge and
belongs to the Knights of Pythias. He and his family are
widely known and highly respected citizens of Ashtabula County,.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
Vol. I - 1924 - Page 454 |
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GEORGE T.
LOWRIE, an extensive farmer and stockman of Jefferson
Township and the owner of 110 acres of good farm land, was born at
Russellville, Ohio, Dec. 8, 1881, and is the son of H. C. and
Ellen (Malloy) Lowrie.
H. C. Lowrie was born at Russellville, Ohio, and
his wife is a native of Ireland. He has been a leading farmer
of his community for many years and at one time served as food
inspector of Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Lowrie, who now live at
Lakewood, Ohio, have one child, George T., the subject of
this sketch. Mr. Lowrie is a Republican, a
member of the Methodist Church and belongs to the Independent Order
of Odd Fellows.
After attending the public schools of Russellville,
Ohio, George T. Lowrie engaged in farming and on Mar. 1,
1923, came to Ashtabula County and settled on his present farm in
Jefferson Township. He is a dairy farmer and has Guernsey
cattle exclusively. The Lowrie farm is located
on the main road between Jefferson and Ashtabula.
On July 1, 1903, Mr. Lowrie was united in
marriage with Miss Anna Betteley, a native of
Colorado, born July 15, 1884, and the daughter of Edwin C. and
Amelia (Werner) Betteley, residents of Willoughby, Ohio.
Mr. and Mrs. Betteley are the parents of the following children:
Mrs. Lowrie; Florence, married James
Hosmer, lives a Nottingham, Ohio; and Wilton, lives at
Willoughby, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Lowrie three children
have been born, as follows: George W., born in 1905;
Marguerite, born in 1911; and Clayton, born in 1915.
Mr. Lowrie is a Republican and a member
of the Baptist Church. He is an industrious, energetic man,
who is held in high esteem by all who know him.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
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FRANK
LUCE, a prominent business man of Ashtabula and a well known
and substantial citizen of Ashtabula County, was born in Kingsville,
Aug. 1, 1850, and is the son of Emory and Emily (Woodbury) Luce.
Emory Luce brought his family from Kingsville to
Ashtabula in 1857. Mr. and Mrs. Luce, deceased, were
the parents of the following children: Horatio,
deceased, was a captain in Civil War; Adelaide, deceased;
Charles, deceased; and Frank, the subject of this sketch.
By the second marriage of Emory Luce to Sarah A. Smith,
the following children were born; Arthur E. lives in
Ashtabula; Isabela, deceased; and Ella deceased.
Frank Luce was reared and educated in Ashtabula
and for many years, has been one of the prominent greenhouse and
garden growers. He started and built the first green house
plant in Ashtabula. He specializes in the raising of hot house
vegetables and mushrooms.
Mr. Luce was first married to Miss Amanda M.
Loomis, now deceased. They were the parents of the
following children: Clarence S., owner of a greenhouse in
Ashtabula; Louise R. Wood lives in Chicago; Sherman,
in business with his father; Mrs. Catherine Wright, lives at
Rochester, N. Y.; Stephen A.; Robert H.; Howard F.; and
Ralph E.; all of whom are interested in the greenhouse business
in Ashtabula. Mr. Luce was married a second time to
Miss Jessie F. Wehlpley.
Mr. Luce is a Republican and belongs to the Chamber
of Commerce and the Hothouse and Greenhouse Association of North
America. He has been a member of the Baptist Church for 50
years and is serving as senior deacon. Mr. Luce is an
energetic man who stands well in the esteem of his neighbors and
fellow citizens.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large -
Vol. I - 1924 - Page 1018 |
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