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          BIOGRAPHIES 
      
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			HISTORY of  
			ASHTABULA COUNTY, OHIO 
			By Mrs. Moina W. Large 
			IN TWO VOLUMES 
			- ILLUSTRATED - 
			- VOLUME ONE - 
			Published by Historical Publishing Company 
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			1924 
		
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          J. W. LAIRD  
			
			 
			
			Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - 
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          JAMES GRANT LAIRD 
			
			 
			
			Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - 
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           C. L. LAMPSON 
			
			
			 
			
			Source: - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - 
			Vol. II - 1924 - Page 961  | 
         
        
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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 - 
			Vol. II - 1924 - Page 957  | 
         
        
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          ELBERT LAMPSON  
			
			 
			
			Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - 
			Vol. II - 1924 - Page 761  | 
         
        
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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. 
			 
			
			Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - 
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          ELTA LAMSON 
			 
			
			 
			
			Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - 
			Vol. II - 1924 - Page 922  | 
         
        
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          C. I. LANDIS 
          
           
			 
			 
			
		  Source:  History of 
			Ashtabula County, Ohio by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 ~ Page 894  | 
         
        
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          FRANK E. LAPMAN  
			
			 
			
			Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - 
			Vol. I - 1924 - Page 481  | 
         
        
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          J. WALLACE LAPMAN  
			
			 
			
			Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - 
			Vol. I - 1924 - Page 569  | 
         
        
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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 - 
			Vol. II - 1924 - Page 902  | 
         
        
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          FRANK C. LATIMER  
			
			 
			
			Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - 
			Vol. I - 1924 - Page 501  | 
         
        
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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 - 
			Vol. II - 1924 - Page  1105  | 
         
        
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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. II - 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 - 
			Vol. I - 1924 - Page  562 | 
         
        
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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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              N. J. LEHTINEN  
			
			 
			
			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. 
				Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 499 | 
         
        
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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. II - 1924 ~ Page 
				984 | 
         
        
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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. II - 1924 ~ Page 
				686 | 
         
        
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              GEORGE H. LEWIS 
				
            
				Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. 
				Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 
				1095  | 
         
        
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          DR. GEORGE 
			W. LEWIS  
			
			 
			
			Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - 
			Vol. II - 1924 - Page 739  | 
         
        
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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. 
				Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 709 | 
         
        
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			WILLIAM H. LILLIE, 
			secretary of the G. M. Whitney Clothing Company of
			Conneaut, is among the 
			substantial business men of Ashtabula County.  He was born in 
			Pennsylvania, Nov. 25, 1876, and is the son of Chester and Sallie 
			(Newell) Lillie. 
     Chester Lillie and his wife were natives of 
			Pennsylvania and came to Ashtabula County in 1884, locating at
			Conneaut, where Mr. 
			Lillie became a well known building contractor.  He served 
			throughout the Civil War with the 145th Pennsylvania Volunteer 
			Infantry and was wounded at the battle of Lookout Mountain.  
			Mr. and Mrs. Lillie, deceased, were the parents of the following 
			children: Franklin, deceased; Dora, the widow of 
			Sidney Stough, lives at Erie, Pa.; O. C., engaged 
			in the real estate business in Cleveland; Flora, married 
			E. L. Hayward, lives at Washington Court House, Ohio; 
			Emmeline, deceased; William H., the subject of this 
			sketch; and John G., lives at Sandusky, Ohio. 
     William H. Lillie was reared and educated in
			Conneaut, His first business 
			connection was with the E. T. Dorman Clothing Company, as 
			clerk.  He has been actively engaged in the clothing business 
			for the past 33 years and has been secretary of the G. M. Whitney 
			Clothing Company since 1919. 
     On Aug. 26, 1910, Mr. Lillie was united 
			in marriage with Miss Katherine Green, a native 
			of Amboy, Ohio, and a daughter of James and Amelia (Stillwagon) 
			Green, natives of Pennsylvania and early settlers of Ashtabula 
			County.  There were 11 children in the Green family, 
			of whom Mrs. Lillie was the youngest.  Mr. and 
			Mrs. Green are now deceased.  To William H. and 
			Katherine (Green) Lillie two children have been born: Marion, 
			born Mar. 9, 1915, and William H., Jr., born July 16, 1917. 
     Mr. Lillie is a Republican, a member of the 
			Methodist Church and belongs to the Elks lodge.  He has an 
			excellent reputation in the town of 
			Conneaut and is highly esteemed. 
            
				Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. 
			Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 668 
			Note:   James Green was son of Robert and Sylvia 
			Barnes green.  He was born Dec. 31, 1833 Venango, Butler Co., 
			PA and died Mar. 12, 1909, Conneaut, OH.  In 1860 he lived at 
			Harmony, Butler Co., PA. 
			In 1870 James Green lived with Wife Amelia and children, 
			Robert J., Elizabeth, William M. & Sylvia L. 
			Green at Kingsville, Ohio. 
			In 1880 James Green lived with wife, Amelia and children, 
			William, Sylvia, Clarence & Marvin Green at 
			Kingsville, Ashtabula Co., OH. 
			James & Amelia were buried at West Lakeville Cem., at Amboy, 
			Ashtabula Co., OH. | 
         
        
          
			
			  
			Thomas F. Lininger | 
          
			THOMAS E. LININGER, 
			president of the Fred F. Smith Company, is a successful and 
			representative business man of Conneaut.  
			He was born at Listonburg, Pa., Apr. 7, 1875, and is the son of 
			L. M. and Amanda (Wass) Lininger. 
     L. M. Lininger was a native of Maryland and an 
			early settler of Pennsylvania.  He was one of a family of 20 
			children, 15 of whom grew to maturity.  He died May 28, 1908.  
			His wife, Amanda (Wass) Lininger, was the daughter of 
			George and Alazana (Liston) Wass, and Mrs. Wiss' mother 
			was the daughter of Thomas Liston, one of the very earliest 
			settlers of Pennsylvania, after whom Listonburg was named.  
			Mrs. L. M. Lininger now lives at Dayton, Ohio, and is 70 years 
			of age.  There were nine children in the Lininger family: 
			Dr. George, a physician, lives in Maryland; Thomas F., 
			the subject of this sketch; C. R., lives in Chicago; 
			Margaret, married B. P. Mitchell, lives at Detroit, 
			Mich.; Alice, married Arthur Reigel, lives at Detroit, 
			Mich.; R. D., lives in Pennsylvania; Susan married 
			John Trentle, lives in Dayton, Ohio; Lucy, died at the 
			age of two years; and Grace L., lives at Dayton, Ohio. 
     Thomas F. Lininger spent his boyhood in 
			Pennsylvania and was educated in the State Normal School of 
			Pennsylvania, from which he was graduated in 1898.  He then 
			taught school for six years in that state and in 1903 was graduated 
			from Allegheney College, where he studied engineering.  After 
			serving as city engineer of Conneaut 
			for several years, Mr. Lininger purchased the business 
			of Weldon & Babbitt, coal dealers, in partnership with
			B. A. Bennett.  This partnership continued until 1917 
			when Mr. Bennett entered service during the World War, 
			and Mr. Lininger purchased his interest in the 
			business.  In 1920 he bought the Fred F. Smith Company 
			with N. A. Scarborough.  It is a well known business 
			establishment of Ashtabula County and does long distance moving, 
			hauling and storage, as well as a large business in coal and 
			builders supplies. 
     On Dec. 25, 1903, Mr. Lininger was 
			married to Miss Mary E. McFeaters, a native of Pennsylvania, 
			born Nov. 12, 1877, and the daughter of Thomas S. and Anna 
			(Roberts) McFeaters.  Mr. and Mrs. McFeaters, who 
			reside in Pennsylvania, are the parents of the following children:
			A. B.; Mrs. Lininger; Dora; Virginia, 
			the widow of John Riffle, lives with her parents; Lela, 
			married Robert Steadman, lives at Johnstown, Pa.; and
			Thomas S., Jr., Y. M. C. A. secretary at Tyrone, Pa.  To
			Thomas F. and Mary E. (McFeaters) Lininger has been born one 
			child, Thomas Merwyn, born Feb. 2, 1906. 
     In politics Mr. Lininger is identified 
			with the Republican party.  He is a 32nd degree Mason and 
			belongs to the Methodist Church.  Mr. Lininger is 
			one of the dependable citizens of Ashtabula County and is favorably 
			known. 
			
			 
			
			Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - 
			Vol. II - 1924 - Page 812 | 
         
        
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          DR. J. H. 
			LINSLEY  
			
			 
			
			Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - 
			Vol. II - 1924 - Page 861  | 
         
        
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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. II - 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. II - 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. II - 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. II - 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 - 
			Vol. II - 1924 - Page 1068 - Photo available | 
         
        
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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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          JOHN LUNDI 
			 
			
			 
			
			Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - 
			Vol. I - 1924 - Page 478  | 
         
        
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          H. F. 
			LYMAN  
			
			 
			
			Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - 
			Vol. II - 1924 - Page 787  | 
         
         
      
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