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1924

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  FRANK SALISBURY, a well known and highly respected citizen of Conneaut Township, was born in that township, Dec. 31, 1878, the son of Frank and Eliza (Griswold) Salisbury.
     Frank Salisbury, Sr., who now lives retired on his farm in Conneaut Township, is a native of Ashtabula County.  He owns 70 acres of well improved land and for many years was a breeder of pure bred stock.  He is a Republican and served as road supervisor for two terms.  Mr. and Mrs. Salisbury have four children, as follows:  Ralph, lives at Conneaut; Agnes, married Phillip Risley, lives on Lake Road, Conneaut; Frank, the subject of this sketch; and Ownie, lives at Ridgway, Pa.
     Frank Salisbury, Jr., was educated in the district schools of Conneaut Township and began life farming on the home place.  He later was employed by the New York Central Railroad and then by the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company, at Ashtabula Harbor.  Mr. Salisbury also engaged in business at Ashtabula and conducted a billboard parlor and cigar store.  On Dec. 4, 1922, he entered the employ of the Nickel Plate Railroad as a sheet metal worker.
     On Dec. 4, 1904, Mr. Salisbury was united in marriage with Miss Dora Eaton, a native of Monroe Township, Ashtabula County, and the daughter of Alvin and Eva M. (Mallory) Eaton, the former a native of Ashtabula County and the latter of Pennsylvania.  Mr. Eaton was a successful farmer of Ashtabula County and died June 20, 1912.  His wife died Sept. 21, 1923.  She taught school before her marriage at Pierpont, Ohio.  Mr. and Mrs. Eaton were the parents of the following children:  Nettie, married Iris Kent, lives in Ashtabula County; Mrs. Salisbury; Anna, married Merl Hannah, lives in Youngstown, Ohio; and Florence, lives in Conneaut.  To Frank and Dora (Eaton) Salisbury one child has been born, Evelyn Elizabeth, a high school student.
     Mr. Salisbury is a Republican, a member of the Congregational Church and is identified with the Elks lodge.  He is a reliable and efficient member of the community where he has always lived.
Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 706
 

J. G. SALISBURY, retired, is a veteran of the Civil War and an interesting pioneer of Ashtabula County.  He was born at Erie, Pa., Feb. 16, 1840, and is a son of Schuyler and Maranda (Force) Salisbury.
     Schuyler Salisbury was a native of Pennsylvania and a butcher of Erie for 38 years.  He died in 1893 at the age of 77 years and his wife died in 1901, at the age of 81 years.  J. G., the subject of this sketch, was one of a family of ten children.  He and a sister, Ida, are the only survivors.
     J. G. Salisbury was reared and educated at Erie, Pa., and 1861 became a brakeman on the Lake Shore Railroad now known as the New York Central.  In 1862 he enlisted in the Civil War, from Erie, Pa., in the 145 the Infantry, Pennsylvania Regiment, and served three years.  In 1866  he returned to railroading on Lake Shore Railroad as a brakeman.  In 1867 he was promoted to conductor and was freight conductor until he was injured about 1902, when he resigned.  Mr. Salisbury was at Collinwood, Ohio, on the night of the Ashtabula bridge disaster, Dec. 29, 1876, and he was sent to the scene of the disaster on the first relief train as a conductor of that train, the engineers being Jeff Newell and Frank Pease, both now deceased.  I. C. Reeds was a man in charge of the wrecking crew and the brakemen were John Garner, Charles Burrell, and Zack Salisbury.  J. G. Salisbury was personally acquainted with both engineers of the wrecked train, Daniel McGuire and Mr. Follson; the former, was badly injured and Mr. Follson died about a year after the wreck.  Mr. Salisbury worked continuously all that night and the following day and extricated 12 people from the wreckage.  In 1899 he moved to Kingsville where he now lives retired.
     In 1888 Mr. Salisbury was married to Miss Lina Marsh of Conneaut, and to this union four children were born as follows:  Schuyler Marsh, a professor at Ohio State University; Joseph Gardner, engaged in the insurance business at Ashtabula; Laura A., a teacher; and Helen, the wife of J. J. Snyder, lives at Conneaut.  By a former marriage Feb. 19, 1866 to Laura Fuller, of Buffalo, N. Y., born 1843 and died April, 1885, three sons were born: William, C. Jay, and Bert, all living in Cleveland.
     Mr. Salisbury is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church and belongs to the Grand Army of the Republic.  He is widely known and is one of the leading citizens of Ashtabula County.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  534
 

SAMUEL H. SANDERS, an enterprising and well known farmer and stock man of Saybrook Township, was born on the farm where he now lives, Dec. 24, 1851, and is a son of Henry S. and Mary M. (Edmonds) Sanders.
     Henry S. Sanders was born at Beaver Falls, Pa., in 1821, and died in March, 1907.  He was a cabinet maker by trade and in 1879 engaged in the furniture business in Ashtabula.  After 15 years of active business there he retired and lived on a farm in Saybrook, where he died.  His wife was born at Harpersfield, in Ashtabula County, in 1825, and died Dec. 31, 1905.  Mr. and Mrs. Sanders had two children: Samuel H., the subject of this sketch; and Mrs. Julia Bollard, who died in 1922, leaving two children, Jessie S., and Mary Cynthia Bollard.
     Samuel H. Sanders received his education in the district schools and attended Grand River Institute.  He has always been interest in stock raising and is widely known as a breeder of pure bred sheep.  He owns 45 acres of fertile farm land which contains modern farm buildings.  In 1969 Mr. Sanders built his large horse barn, which is among the finest in the county.
     On March 29, 1876, Mr. Sanders was married in Iowa to Miss Lucretia M. Eastman, who died Oct. 10, 1895, leaving four children, as follows: Harry E., lives in Los Angeles, Cal.; Mrs. Marie S. Malin, a widow, teaches school at Grand Rapids, Mich.; Mrs. Georgia A. Edson, lives in Jefferson Township, Ashtabula County, and Jessie M., a twin sister o Georgia, deceased.  On June 1, 1898, Mr. Sanders was married the second time to Miss Dell Wright, who died April 20, 1923, at Grand Rapids, Mich.  Mr. and Mrs. Sanders were returning from a visit in California at the time of her death.
     Mr. Sanders is a Republican and has served as township assessor of Saybrook Township.  He is a member of the Christian Church at Geneva, and is a man of integrity and ability.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page   1021)
 

RAYMOND HARDY SANFORD, manager of the Amboy Service Station at Amboy, is a well known business man of Ashtabula County.  He is a native of Conneaut, born in June, 1884, and the son of Warren P. and Carrie (Prince) Sanford.
     Warren P. Sanford, who now lives retired at Conneaut, was born in Erie County, Pa., and when a young man removed to Ashtabula County.  He became interested in the can business and for 13 years was president and superintendent of the Conneaut Can Company.  Mr. Sanford is a Republican and has always taken a keen interest in the affairs of his community.  The Sanford home is located at 271 Whitney Road, Conneaut.  Mr. and Mrs. Sanford are the parents of six children, as follows:  Warrlet, lives in Conneaut; Raymond Hardy, the subject of this sketch; Bessie, married J. G. Mayberry, passenger agent for the Nickel Plate Railroad at Lorain, Ohio; Harlan Prince, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history; and Laura, the wife of Dr. William E. Betts, lives at Patterson, N. J., where they both practice osteopathy; and Warren P., Jr., who lives at Conneaut.
     R. H. Sanford began life as a farmer.  He attended the public schools of Conneaut and then engaged in general farming on 62 acres of land in Ashtabula County.  Mr. Sanford rents his farm and since 1921 has been in business at Amboy, where he manages the Amboy Services Station, dealers in gasoline and oils.
     On April 6, 1904, Mr. Sanford was married to Miss Dora Hazeltine, a native of Conneaut, and the daughter of Frank and Rose (Scott) Hazeltine, both of whom are deceased.  Mrs. Sanford has a brother, Homer, who lives in Conneaut.  To R. H. and Dora (Hazeltine) Sanford two children have been born: Velma and Homer.
     Mr. Sanford is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Elks Lodge.  He is a substantial citizen and a highly esteemed member of his community.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  1058
  ROY M. SAWDEY received his education in the public schools of Conneaut and when a young man engaged in business with his father.  Since his father's death Mr. Sawdey has had complete charge of the business.  It is located on Main Street and is among the up to date business houses of the city.
     Mr. Sawdey is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church and belongs to the Masonic and Elks lodges.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  671
  J. C. SCHUPP is a prosperous farmer and stockman of Monroe Township and the owner of 332 acres of good farm land.  He was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, June 22, 1865, and is the son of Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Hahn) Schupp.
     Henry Schupp was a native of Germany, as was also his wife.  They were early settlers of Tuscarawas County, Ohio, and Mr. Schupp engaged in general farming and stock raising.  He was also an extensive grain farmer.  He died in 1893 and his wife died in 1900.  They had three children:  Caroline, married Conrad Haas, lives in Wimot, Ohio; Elizabeth, married Adam Deibel, both deceased; and J. C., the subject of this sketch.
     J. C. Schupp has always been a farmer.  He was reared and educated in Tuscarawas County and engaged in farming there until 1908, at which time he removed to his present farm in Monroe Township.  He has made improvements on the place and is a successful breeder of Holstein cattle.  Mr. Schupp's farm is known as "Meadowbrook Farm" and is located on the Conneaut and Youngstown road.  There are two silos on the place, each having a 100-ton capacity.
     On Oct. 24, 1885, Mr. Schupp was united in marriage with Miss Rachel E. Hawk, a native of Tuscarawas County, born May 5, 1867, and the daughter of Daniel and Louise (Benfer) Hawk, natives of Ohio.  Mr. Hawk died in 1913 and his wife died in 1919.  They were the parents of the following children: Lydia deceased, was the wife of Charles Feller; John, lives at Stone Creek, Ohio; Simon, lives in New Philadelphia, Ohio; Francis, deceased; Mrs. Schupp; Harvey and Charles, live on the old homestead at Stone Creek, Ohio.  Mr. and Mrs. Schupp have one daughter, Pearl, who was born Jan. 4, 1888.  She was married on June 21, 1908, to Frederick Hanni, and they have two children:  Friadaline Viola, born June 16, 1909; and Bernice Marie, born Dec. 30, 1911.
     Mr. and Mrs. Schupp are members of the Lutheran Church and he belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.  They are both members of the Monroe Grange Lodge, No. 1555.  They were also charter members of the Jefferson Grange, No. 1382, of Stone Creek, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, and they transferred to the Rebecca Lodge, No. 625, Monroe township.  Mr. Schupp has served as township trustee and is an enterprising and progressive citizen of Ashtabula County.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  916
  E. L. SCOVILLE is a progressive and enterprising business man of Ashtabula, where he owns and operates a garage.  He was born at Champion, Trumbull county, Ohio, May 5, 1882, and is the son of H. H. and Angie (Durest) Scoville.
     H. H. Scoville is a well known farmer of Rome, Ohio, where he has spent most of his life.  He and his wife have three children, as follows:  C. W., lives at Rome, Ohio; Lydia, the wife of Charles Supplee, lives on the Scoville and the home farm, in Rome Township, Ashtabula County, this farm was during the Civil War a slave station; and E. L., the subject of this sketch.
     E. L. SCOVILLE spent his boyhood on his father's farm and in 1903 came to Ashtabula, where he began working as a general machinist.  In 1920 he purchased the old Tanner property and built his garage and machine shop, where he is now located.  Mr. Scoville does general repair work and is also a locksmith.  His shop is located at 317 Main Street and is known as the K. K. K. place.
     Mr. Scoville was married to Miss Lydia Bergone, a native of Ohio, and the daughter of Charles Bergone.  Mr. and Mrs. Scoville have no children.  In 1924 Mr. and Mrs. Scoville adopted a boy, Leonard, born Jan. 15, 1924.  They have at 68 Station Street.
     Politically, Mr. Scoville is a Republican.  He is a member of the Presbyterian church and stands high in the community.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  520
  CHARLES SERRAS

Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 1040 
 

BARRETT B. SEYMOUR, president of the National Bank of Ashtabula is a member of one of Ashtabula County’s prominent pioneer families, and ranks among the successful and influential business men of the county.  He was born at East Plymouth, Ohio, Feb. 5, 1856, and is the son of Leverett and Nancy (Gillett) Seymour.
     The Seymour family originally came from Litchfield, Conn., where Bennett Seymour, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was born.  In 1809 he came west to Ashtabula County and located on a farm in East Plymouth Township, where he lived until the time of his death in 1866.  He became a prosperous citizen and was a large vessel owners.  His sons, Leverett, was born in 1830.  In 1856 he moved to Clayton County, Iowa, and became a prominent farmer of his time.  He died there in 1866.  Nancy (Gillett) Seymour was also a native of East Plymouth, born in 1834.  They were the parents of two children: Barrett B., the subject of this sketch; and Mary E., born in 1864, married George C. Hubbard, of Ashtabula, Ohio.  She died in 1917.
     Barrett B. Seymour was educated in the public schools of Ashtabula County and after having finished his schooling in 1874 he was employed as a clerk in the Ashtabula post office for five years.  He then was connected with a lumber company at Manistee, Mich., for a short time.  In 1882 Mr. Seymour became associated with the National Bank of Ashtabula as clerk and remained there until 1890, at which time he went to Washington, returning to Ashtabula in 1896.  At that time he was appointed cashier of the National Bank of Ashtabula, which office he held until 1908.  Mr. Seymour was then appointed first superintendent of the banks of Ohio and organized the banking department of Ohio.  In 1911 he became president of the National Bank of Ashtabula, which office he has since held.
     The National Bank of Ashtabula was organized in 1872 as the Ashtabula National Bank and in 1892 became known as the Ashtabula Banking Company.  In 1896 it was reorganized as the National Bank of Ashtabula.  It now has a capital stock of $200,000 and a surplus of $190,000, and is among the thriving banking institutions of northern Ohio.
     In 1890 Mr. Seymour was united in marriage in Miss Mary H. Greer, who died in July, 1906.  She was a daughter of William F. and Cornelia (Huntington) Greer¸ natives of Painesville, and now deceased.  Mr. Greer died in 1876 and his wife died in 1912.  To Mr. and Mrs. Seymour one daughter was born, Eleanor P., now the wife of Holland H. Hubbard, and they lived in Toledo, Ohio, where he is engaged in the real estate business.  Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard have a son, Thomas H. Hubbard.
     Mr. Seymour is president and treasurer of the Ashtabula Water Company, treasurer and director of the Ashtabula Telephone Company, vice president and director of the Ashtabula Hide & Leather Company, trustee of the Ashtabula Public Library and trustee of Lake Erie College at Painesville, Ohio.  Mr. Seymour has taken a keen interest in the welfare of the Smith Home for Aged Women, which was founded by James L. Smith, who died in 1919.  It was opened in 1922 and at the present time has 27 women living in the home.  Mr. James L. Smith left his entire estate to equip and maintain a home for aged women.  Mr. Seymour was appointed one of the executors and trustees to build and equip his home.  Mr. Seymour is a Republican and a member of the Episcopal Church.  He is public spirited and progressive and takes a deep interest in the welfare of Ashtabula, to the advancement of which he has materially contributed. 
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page   451
  DR. J. B. SHARKEY, a leading optician of Ashtabula, with offices at 69 Lake Street, is a native of Scotland.  He was born Feb. 24, 1870, and is the son of William and Mary Sharkey.
     William Sharkey was a native of Scotland, as was also his wife.  He died in 1904 and she died in 1918.  They were the parents of the following children:  John, lives in Scotland; Jane Patterson, lives in Pennsylvania; Margaret Raymer, lives in Letsdale, Pa.; Mary Thompson, lives in Pennsylvania; Martha, deceased, was the wife of Ernest Whitcombe; Mrs. Frank George, lives in Pittsburgh, Pa.; and J. B., the subject of this sketch.
     Doctor Sharkey received his early education in the schools of his native land and in 1885 came to Ontario, Canada, where he remained several years.  He was graduated from the Northern Illinois College of Optometry on Apr. 21, 1894, and from Needles Institute of Kansas City in 1920.  Before attending the latter institution.  Dr. Sharkey spent 16 years practicing his profession in Chicago and four years in California.  He has been located in Ashtabula since Oct. 1, 1921, and is recognized as a capable and progressive man in his profession. 
     On Sept. 23, 1915, Dr. Sharkey was united in marriage with Miss Mary Farrell, a native of Mississippi.  She is the sister of George Farrell, editor and owner of the Coast Beacon, widely known newspaper of Pass Christian, Miss.  Another brother, Fred Farrell who lives in Mississippi.
     Doctor and Mrs. Sharkey have a son, J. B. Sharkey, Jr., born June 4, 1917.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 526

Dr. H. J. Shatto

DR. H. J. SHATTO, who has been successfully engaged in the practice of his profession at Colebrook since 1875, ranks among the leading physicians of Ashtabula County.  He was born in Portage County, Ohio, Aug. 13, 1843, and is the son of Joseph and Olive (Mills) Shatto.
     Joseph Shatto was born in Washington County, Pa., in 1813 and was a pioneer of this county, having come here in 1852.  He located on a farm near Colebrook, where he died at the age of 57 years.  His wife, who was born in Portage County, Ohio, May 15, 1813, died in 1900.  Mr. and Mrs. Shatto had five children, as follows:  Celesta Cook, Clarrissa Branch, Ashel and Olive, all deceased; and Dr. H. J., the subject of this sketch.
     Dr. H. J. Shatto received his education in Orwell.  He later attended the medical school of Western Reserve University in Cleveland, from which he received his degree in 1875.  He immediately came to Colebrook, where he has practiced continuously since that time.  Dr. Shatto is thoroughly competent and during his long years of service in Ashtabula County has built up a splendid practice.
     On Nov. 3, 1876, Dr. Shatto was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Delano, a native of Kingsville, Ohio, born Feb. 14, 1853, and the daughter of Horace Delano.  To Dr. and Mrs. Shatto the following children have been born:  Hugh Joseph, lives at Colebrook and has two children, Homer M., and Mildred; Horace L., deceased; Frank, lives near Orwell, Ohio, and has three children, Geneva, Genevieve and Elizabeth; Lyle D., lives at home; and Julia died in infancy.
     Dr. Shato is an independent voter.  He has served as township trustee for four terms, as clerk for 26 years and a member of the board of education for 27 years.  He has held membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church of Colebrook for 30 years and is trustee.  Dr. Shatto and his family are well known and highly esteemed in their community.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  952 (Photo in book but not very clear on my copy ~ Sharon W)
  WILLIAM H. SHAYLOR, who now lives retired on his farm in Ashtabula Township, is a member of one of the county's well known pioneer families.  He was born on the farm where he now lives, Oct. 10, 1863, and is a son of Lucien Kellogg and Diana (Brown) Shaylor.
     Lucient Kellogg Shaylor was born in Ashtabula, Nov. 22, 1833, the son of Israel Goodrich Shaylor, who was one of the Ohio's earliest settlers.  The latter was a ship carpenter by trade and died in 1888.  His son, Lucien Kellogg Shaylor, conducted a saw mill in Duluth, Minn.; he returned to Ashtabula County in 1857 and conducted a saw mill here and later engaged in farming.  He died Dec. 31, 1895.  His wife died Oct. 13, 1881.  To Mr. and Mrs. Shaylor five children were born:  L. B., lives  at Girard, Ohio; Alice, married Ralph Shepard, Madison, Ohio; Mary, married William Force, East Cleveland; William H., the subject of this sketch; and Nellie, married Edward Force, East Cleveland.
     William H. Shaylor received his education in the public and high schools of Ashtabula and has always lived on the same farm, which was purchased by his father more than 50 years ago.  For a number of years he was extensively engaged in the dairy business.
     In 1883 Mr. Shaylor was married to Miss Anna Phillips, a native of Middlefield, N. Y., and a daughter of B. R. and Permelia (Balch) Phillips, who came to Ashtabula County in 1867 and settled at Rock Creek.  Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, now deceased had four children: John, Mrs. Shaylor, Charles and George.  To William H. and Anna (Phillips) Shaylor, four children have been born, as follows:  Lena, married Harry Whelpley, lives at Ashtabula, and they have two children, Harold and Louise; Clyde, lives at Ashtabula, and they have two children, Harold and Louise;  Clyde was born in 1889, is a graduate of Ashtabula High School and the University of Michigan, now practices law in Ashtabula, married May Woodworth, and they have two children, Laura and Ida; Howard, born in 1891, lies on the adjoining farm, married Mary Beidler, and they have one child, Marion; and L. K., born in 1900, employed in the Ashtabula post-office.
     Mr. Shaylor is a Republican and has been a member of the school board for 25 years.  He belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America.  He is an excellent citizen and merits the high esteem in which he is held by his community.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 498
  G. E. SHEARER, proprietor of the Conneaut Machine & Supply Company, was born at Leesville, Ohio, Jan. 26, 1879.  He is the son of William and Martha (Hayes) Shearer.
     William Shearer was a native of New York and his wife was born in Ohio.  He settled in Carroll County, Ohio, at an early date and operated a tannery for a number of years.  Mr. Shearer served during the Civil War and died in May, 1914.  His wife died in March, 1904.  They were the parents of the following children:  Albert, lives at Leesville, Ohio; Anna deceased; John, Mary and Everett, all deceased; and G. E., the subject of this sketch.
     G. E. Shearer grew up at Leesville, Ohio, and received his education in the public schools there.  In 1897 he removed to Conneaut, where he was employed at his trade as machinist.  In 1913 Mr. Shearer engaged in business and after several years sold his business.  However, in 1920, he established his present business, which is known as the Conneaut Machine & Supply Company.
     On Feb. 5, 1902, Mr. Shearer was united in marriage with Miss Nena English, a native of New Philadelphia, Ohio, and the daughter of J. N. and Caroline (Crane) English, natives of Massachusetts, now deceased.  There were three children in the English family; Evelyn and Claude, both of whom died in infancy; and Mrs. Shearer.  To G. E. and Nena (English) Shearer have been born four children:  Walter, graduated from Defiance College on June 11, 1924, as a chemical engineer; Klun, Martha and Robert, all living at home.
     Mr. Shearer is a member of the Methodist Church and belongs to the Knights of Pythias and the Independent order of Odd Fellows.  He is an energetic and able man, well liked in the community.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 727
 

NORMAN E. SHELDON, a prominent merchant of Ashtabula, engaged in the wholesale fruit business on Fisk Street, is a native of New York.  He was born at Oswego, Sept. 9, 1877, and is the son of C. A. and Frances (McCully) Sheldon.
     C. A. Sheldon was born in New Haven, Conn., in 1837, and his wife was a native of Fulton, N. Y., born in 1847.  When a young man Mr. Sheldon removed to Oswego, N. Y., where he engaged in the fruit business until 1890, at which time he came to Ashtabula.  Mr. Sheldon died in 1916 and his wife died in 1919.  They had three children: Norman E., the subject of this sketch; Merwin, died in 1897; and Robert, born in 1888, married to Miss Grace Weisel, and he is employed by his brother, Norman E. Sheldon.
     Norman E. Sheldon spent his boyhood at Oswego, N. Y., and received his education in the public schools there.  In 1890 he came to Ashtabula with his parents and engaged in the fruit business with his father on Spring Street.  Two years later they moved the business to Center Street, where they remained for 15 years.  Mr. Sheldon has occupied his present building for 14 years.  He carries a fine line of fruits and ranks among the successful business men of the city.
    In 1904 Mr. Sheldon was united in marriage with Miss Maude O’Neill, a native of Ashtabula, and the daughter of J. A. and Anna (Schafer) O’Neil.  Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon have no children.  Mr. Sheldon is a director of the Commercial Savings & Trust Company of Ashtabula.  He is a Republican, a member of the Episcopal Church, and belongs to the Masonic and Elk lodges. 
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page   453

W. R. Shreve

  W. R. SHREVE is engaged in the wholesale and retail oil and gasoline business in Ashtabula and Jefferson.  Mr. Shreve is a native of Ashtabula County and was born May 7, 1888, a son of James and Mary (Shipman) Shreve.
     James Shreve was a native of Pennsylvania and the son of Charles Shreve who settled in Pennsylvania in 1810.  When a young man James Shreve sent to Michigan and engaged in farming for several years near Saginaw.  Later he removed to Ashtabula County where he became a prosperous farmer and stickman.  Mr. Shreve was one of the interesting pioneers of this section, having been one of its first white settlers.  He died in 1919 at the age of 73 years, and his wife is also deceased.  A great uncle of W. R. Shreve  was one of the pioneer settlers of New Orleans and the town of Shreveport was named for him.  Joseph, Charles and Seth Shreve, brothers of James Shreve, were veterans of the Civil War.  Mrs. Shreve's brothers, Wilson, Nathaniel and Frederick Shipman also served throughout the Civil War.  To Mr. and Mrs. Shreve the following children were born: Elmer, who was murdered in Detroit, Mich; Mrs. Seymour Peck, lives in Los Angeles, Cal.; Mrs. Lillian Lakens, lives in Chicago; Mrs. Harry Main, lives in Cleveland; Mrs. R. F. Silverthorn, lives in Ashtabula; and W. R., the subject of this sketch.
     W. R. Shreve received his education in the public schools and in 1906 entered the employ of Pennsylvania railroad as a brakeman, and was promoted in 1910 to conductor on that road.  In 1923 he was in a wreck at Moravia, Pa., and was disabled, and since that time he has not done any railroading, however, he retains his rights on the Pennsylvania Railroad as a conductor on the Erie and Ashtabula division.  In August, 1922, Mr. Shreve, opened the South End Service station at 426 Main Street.  He carries a full line of high grade oils, gasoline, and is also a dealer in automobile supplies. Mr. Shreve does a large volume of business besides the Ashtabula station in the following locations; one known as Miners at Jefferson, The Tuxedo Gardens and one on the Jefferson- Ashtabula road.  He also has several wholesale commercial accounts in Ashtabula.  He is among the enterprising and progressive business men of Ashtabula.
     Mr. Shreve was married to Mrs. Eva Riddell, a native of Ashtabula and the daughter of S. J. McKee.  Mr. and Mrs. Shreve have three children as follows:  Muriel, born Nov. 1, 1910; Natalie, born Mar. 29, 1915; and Leora, born May 9, 1919.
     Mr. Shreve and his family are members of the Presbyterian church.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  1062
  ALMOND HENRY SHUMAKER, a well known and substantial citizen of Colebrook Township, was born on the farm where he now lives, June 12, 1856.
     Madison Shumaker, Henry's father, was a native of Pennsylvania, as was also his wife, Anna.  He was accidentally shot in the Bloomfield Swamp while hunting pigeons, Mar. 2, 1860.  The mother died May 6, 1885.
     They were early settlers of Colebrook Township and parents of the following children:  James Richmond and Allen, deceased; Marilla Menitt, Colebrook; Alfred deceased; phoebe Warren, Orwell; Melinda Clark, lives at Warren, Ohio; Caroline Jewett, deceased; and Henry the subject of this sketch.
     Henry Shumaker was educated in the district schools of Colebrook Township, after which he engaged in farming on his father's farm.  He and his son now own 101 acres of good farm land and are breeders of Holstein registered cattle.
     In February, 1882, Mr. Shumaker was married to Miss Jennie Green, who was born at Bazetta, Oct. 14, 1863.  They have one son, Harry who lives across the road from the home place, and he has one child, Ward Shumaker.
     In politics Mr. Shumaker is identified with the Democratic party.  He and his family are highly respected citizens of the community.
Source #2: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 ~ Page 978
  W. E. SHUMAKER

Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  937
 

ALONZO T. SILL, who is engaged in the garage business at Unionville, is a successful and well known business man in Ashtabula County.  He was born at Ashtabula, Feb. 3, 1872, and is the son of John S. and Mary (Rockwell) Sill.
     John S. Sill, retired, is a veteran of the Civil War, and a prominent pioneer citizen of Ashtabula County.  He was born in Connecticut and at an early date came to Ashtabula County, where he engaged in general farming and stock raising.  Later he became a civil engineer and was employed by the Pittsburgh & Ohio Railroad at the time of its construction.  Mr. Sill served throughout the Civil War with the 105th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.  He is a Republican, a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ashtabula and belongs to the Grand Army of the Republic.  Although 85 years of age, Mr. Sill, is still active and drives his automobile throughout the county.  Mr. Sill, a native of Conneaut, died July 18, 1874.  Mr. and Mrs. Sill were the parents of four children: Herbert S., lives at Warren, Ohio; Marion, deceased; Mary, married Ira Crowther, a merchant, lives at Willoughby, and Alonzo T., the subject of this sketch.
     Alonzo T. Sill was educated in the public schools of Conneaut, and after completing his schooling became connected with the Cummins Canning Company of Conneaut, in whose employ he remained three years.  After learning telegraphy he became an operator for the New York Central Railroad for 22 years and served as train dispatcher at Youngstown nine years.  Mr. Sill then returned to the old homestead in Ashtabula County and engaged in farming for three years.  In 1917 he took over the Ford Automobile Agency at Jefferson and conducted that business until 1922 at which time he engaged in the hardware business.  He purchased the Unionville Motor Sales Company Garage at Unionville, Ohio, late in 1924.  Mr. Sill has an extensive business in Ashtabula County and carries a complete line of automobile parts and supplies.
     On Nov. 22, 1892, Mr. Sill was united in marriage with Miss Nettie R. Whitmier, a native of Tiffin, Ohio, born Aug. 13, 1871, and a daughter of Joseph and Martha Whitmier, both deceased.  Mr. and Mrs. Whitmier had nine children as follows:  Anna, married Nathan Crane,  lives at  Toledo, Ohio; Ida, married Frank Goeller lives at Bloomville, Ohio; Mollie, married Charles M. Hammond, lives at Conneaut; Sadie, twin sister of Mollie; deceased; Margaret, married Floyd R. Stoneman, lives at Conneaut; Ethel, married Walter Gardner, lives in Cleveland; Dora, a trained nurse, lives at Tiffin, Ohio; and Mrs. Sill.  To Mr. and Mrs. Sill four children have been born, as follows:  Mildred H., employed in the offices of the Nickel Plat Railroad at Conneaut; Katherine R., a trained nurse, Lakeside Hospital, Cleveland; one child died in infancy; and Geraldine, lives in Conneaut.  Mrs. Sill died Oct. 22, 1916, and is buried in Ashtabula.
     Mr. Sill is a Republican and a member of the Masonic Lodge and Independent Order of Odd Fellows.  He and his family are representative citizens of Ashtabula County and favorably known.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  1064)
  FLORENCE M. SILVIEUS is among the successful young business women of Ashtabula.  She and her husband conduct a confectionery and tobacco store, which is known as McMillan & Silvieus, and located at 135 Main Street.  Mrs. Silvieus is a native of Pittsburgh, Pa., and the daughter of John T. and Lillian McMillan.
     John T. McMillan, who is employed by is employed by the New York Central Railroad as general yardmaster, is a resident of Ashtabula.  He and his wife have two daughters: Mrs. Silvieus; and Evelyn, a graduate nurse who lives in Denver, Colo.  She received her training in the Fitzsimmons Hospital of Denver.
     Florence M. (McMillan) Silvieus came to Ashtabula with her parents in 1896, a native of Ashtabula, and the son of Horton and Mary Silvieus, residents of Ashtabula.  Mr. Silvieus is a prominent florist of Ashtabula.  To Horton K. and Florence M. (McMillen) Silvieus two children have been born: Evelyn, eight years of age; and Dorothy, six years of age.
     Mrs. Silvieus is a graduate of the Ashtabula public and high schools and she and her husband have been in business since 1920.  They have an up-to-date store and carry a fine line of candies, ice cream, tobacco, etc.
     Mr. and Mrs. Silvieus are Republicans and members of the First Presbyterian Church.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 1033
 

ELI F. SIM, a Civil War veteran, now living retired at Jefferson, Ohio, is among the honored and substantial citizens of Ashtabula County.  He was born in New York, Dec. 22, 1846, and is the son of Robert and Mehitabel (Green) Sim, both deceased.
     When a small boy Eli F. Sim came to Ashtabula County with his parents and settled at Jefferson, where he has since lived.  He learned the painter's trade, which he successfully engaged in for many years.  During the Civil War, Mr. Sim served as a private in Company E, 6th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry for two and one-half years.
     In 1875 Mr. Sim was united in marriage with Mrs. Ruby (Abel) Ayer, the widow of D. B. Ayer, a former Jefferson merchant.  To Mr. and Mrs. Sim one son was born, Robert J., born Aug. 16, 181, naturalist and well-known illustrator of scientific publications.  He was married on Nov. 27, 1919, to Miss Mary Bechtol of Ashtabula.
     Mr. Sim is a Republican and a member of the Episcopal Church.  He and his family have always ranked among the representative citizens of the county and have many friends.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  1021

C. H. Simonds		 C. HENRY SIMONDS, president of the Citizens Banking & Trust Company and president of the Simonds & Bennett Furniture Company of Conneaut, is a leading citizen of Ashtabula County.  He was born at Jefferson, Ohio, Nov. 19, 1844, and is the son of Charles S. and Louisa (Warner) Simonds.
     Charles S. Simonds was born in Vermont and came to Ohio when a young man, locating at Harpersfield.  He later removed to Jefferson where he practiced law successfully for many years.  He was a Republican and a member of the Congregational Church.  Mr. and Mrs. Simonds, now deceased, were the parents of the following children:  C. Henry, the subject of this sketch; Albert G. who died in May, 1923; Louise M., the widow of Edward Wade, lives at West Chester, Pa.; Adeline W., the widow of C. C. Canfield, resides in Ravenna, Ohio; and Amelia P., married E. F. Beardsley, lives at Minneapolis, Minn.
    C. Henry Simonds was educated in the Jefferson schools and when a boy learned the tinner's trade, which he followed in Jefferson for ten years.  In 1893 he came to Conneaut and engaged in business with C. S. Putman, as furniture dealers.  Seven years later Mr. Simonds became a partner of Mr. Bennett, and this partnership has continued for 24 years.  It is one of the leading enterprises of Conneaut and is located at 221 Broad Street.  Mr. Simonds was one of the organizers of the Citizens Banking & Trust Company, of which he is president.
     On Feb. 11, 1915, Mr. Simonds was married to Miss Kathleen Willard, who was born in Conneaut Township, Ashtabula County.  She is the daughter of Frank and Miranda (Buss) Willard, both of whom are now deceased.  There were six children in the Willard family:  Mrs. Simonds; Mattie, married Ralph Saulsbury, lives at Conneaut; Berkley D., engaged in the hardware business at Massillon, Ohio; Lillian, married Harry McKay, lives at Conneaut; Edith, married Norman Murray, lives at Conneaut; and Mora, lives at Cleveland.  Mr. and Mrs. Simonds have no children.
     Mr. Simonds is a Republican and has served as mayor of Conneaut for one term.  He also served as a deputy in the Probate office at Jefferson, Ashtabula County and during that time of service the great bridge disaster at Ashtabula, in 1876, happened.  He made the record of the known dead.  In February, 1879 he was elected clerk of courts and served nine years.  His wife is a member of the Congregational Church and is prominent in Ashtabula County.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. II - 1924 - Page 584
  HAL K. SMILEY, a successful and well known merchant of Andover, was born at Kinsman, Ohio, Feb. 3, 1888, and is the son of Fred M. and Susie E. (Thompson) Smiley.
     Hal K. Smiley received his education in the public schools and was graduated from Andover High School in 1908, after which he engaged in business with his father.  In 1910 a company was organized, which was known as Smiley & Cleland.  They are clothiers and have an up-to-date store in Andover.
     On Oct. 14, 1909, Mr. Smiley was married to Miss Bessie Reed, a native of Andover, born Dec. 14, 1888, and the daughter of Abner and Martha (Gaugh) Reed.  There were eight children in the Reed family:  Martha (Gaugh) Reed.  There were eight children in the Reed family:  Mamie Ackerman, lives at Ashtabula; Allie, deceased; Nell Heath, lives at Conneaut; Georgiana Kain, lives at Ashtabula; Mrs. Smiley; Ed, lives at Lorain, Ohio; Fred, deceased; and Floyd, lives at Andover.  To Hal K. and Bessie (Reed) Smiley have been born two children: Hallie G., born July 10 1910; and Floyd Milford, born May 21, 1916.
     Mr. Smiley is a member of the Masonic Lodge and he and his family belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church.  He is a progressive and enterprising business man of his community.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 785
  DR. B. J. SMITH of Pierpont, is a well known and capable veterinary surgeon of Ashtabula County.  He was born on a farm in Sheffield Township, Ashtabula County, and is a son of Daniel and Olive (Spencer) Smith.
     Daniel Smith, deceased, was a native of Monroe Township, Ashtabula County.  He later lived in Pierpont Township, and from there went to Sheffield.  During the Civil War he enlisted with Company A, 29th Ohio Infantry, and was in service for three years.  While in the army Mr. Smith contracted rheumatism, which crippled him during the remainder of his life.  He was a Republican and a member of the Grand Army of the Republic.  He died Dec. 28, 1898, and his wife died Jan. 19, 1909.  They were the parents of the following children: Dianah, died in infancy; Orilla married Seth Williams, who died in June, 1920, and she lives in Pierpont Township; Orville, lives at Pierpont; Lydia, deceased; Alma, married first to Leander Hoskins, deceased; and later to W. J. Davis, lives at Linesville, Pa.; Almond, lives at Pierpont; Dr. B. J., the subject of this sketch; L. J., twin brother of Dr. B. J., lives retired in California; Silas and Henry, twins, Silas lives in Pierpont Township, and Henry lives in Monroe Township; Frank lives in Burk Burnett, Texas; and Daniel died in infancy.
     Dr. B. J. Smith was reared and educated in Sheffield Township and on Nov. 13, 1910, began the practice of his profession in Ashtabula County, having at that time passed the state examinations.  He has an extensive practice throughout the community and is also interested in auctioneering, having engaged in that particular line of business for the past 23 years.
     On Nov. 12, 1894, Dr. Smith was united in marriage with Miss Gertie Olin, a native of Ashtabula County, born Oct. 17, 1878, and the daughter of Daniel and Martha (Hyres) Olin.  Mr. Olin died Feb. 23, 1909, and his wife lives with her daughter.  They were the parents of the following children:  Ernest A., lives in Ashtabula; Lucy, deceased; Frank, a farmer, lives in Pierpont Township; and Mrs. Smith.  Dr. and Mrs. Smith have one daughter, Olive Louise, born Dec. 1, 1897.  She was married on June 21, 1916, to Edward Asp, and they have two children: Charlotte May, born Aug. 9, 1917; and Olive Ruby, born Aug. 22, 1920.  Mr. and Mrs. Asp reside at Pierpont.
     Mr. Smith is a Republican and has served as school trustee.  He belongs to the Masonic lodge and is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
 Source #2: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 ~ Page 911
  CLYDE E. SMITH, who operates the Smith Cash Groceries of Conneaut, is a veteran of the World War, and ranks among Ashtabula County's successful and representative young business men.  He was born in Conneaut, in 1891, and is the son of Henry and Hattie (Ellis) Smith.
    Henry Smith, a native of Ashtabula, came to Conneaut when he was 18 years of age and engaged in the grocery business.  For a number of years he was a partner of Mr. Neil, and the firm was known as Smith & Neil.  Mr. Smith is one of the pioneer merchants of the city and now operates a chain of cash groceries with his son.  There are six children in the Smith family:  Florence, a bookkeeper in her father's stores; W. H., lives at Canton, Ohio; Grace, married E. L. Masher, engaged in business with Mr. Smith; Clyde E., the subject of this sketch; Howard, was killed in a railroad accident; and Raymond, manager of one of the stores.
     Clyde E. Smith received his education in the public schools of Conneaut and spent three years in the West before entering business with his father.  He served throughout the World War and was overseas 11 months.  Mr. Smith has been in business with his father eight years and is well known in the community.  The Smith stores are located at 213-215 Broad Street, 367 Harbor Street and 666 E. Main Street.  This concern does a strictly cash business and during the year 1924 plans to pass the million dollar business mark. 
     On Sept. 23, 1916, Mr. Smith was united in marriage with Miss Pearl King, a native of Pittsburgh, Pa., and the daughter of James and Emma (Dixon) King.  Mr. and Mrs. King, who now reside at Conneaut, have the following children:  Mark, lives at Conneaut; Robert, lives at Conneaut; Howard, lives at Woodlawn, Pa.; Katherine and Algernon, twins; Jack and Margaret, students.  To Clyde E. and Pearl (King) Smith has been born one child, Betty, born in December, 1917.
     Mr. Smith is a Republican, a member of the Christian Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge.  Besides his business interests, Mr. Smith is greatly interested in athletics and was coach of the Conneaut High School basket ball team.
Source #2: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 ~ Page 890

John Allcock
(Mrs. Smith's father)		 MRS. ELIZABETH M. SMITH, who lives in Saybrook Township, is among the well known and highly esteemed pioneer women of Ashtabula County.  She was born at Saybrook, near the old Methodist Church, July 8, 1843, and is a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Wilkinson) Allcock.
     John Allcock was born in England, Oct. 29, 1799, and his wife was also born there.  On May 10, 1820, Mr. Allcock left England and arrived in New York City on July 4th.  In 1824 he came to Ohio and settled at Ashtabula, when there were only four houses in that place.  He became a prominent farmer of Saybrook Township and owned 300 acres of land.  He was also an extensive stockman and engaged in teh dairy business.  Mr. Allcock was a devout Christian and died Oct. 17, 1890.  His wife, who came to this country with her parents in 1834, was born Jan. 9, 1811.  To Mr. and Mrs. Allcock nine children were born, as follows:  John Wesley, born at Saybrook, Mar. 5, 1837, died May 29, 1890; Lydia, born Mar. 12, 1838, died Apr. 2, 1915; Margaret B. Lewis, born Aug. 21, 1839, died Nov. 23, 1916; George Whitefield, born Nov. 18, 1840, died Mar. 17, 1913; Cyrena, born Mar. 16, 1842, died Nov. 12, 1915; Elizabeth M., the subject of this sketch; Harriet M., born May 14, 1845, married Hiram Lewis, lives at Saybrook; Henry Wilkinson, born Apr. 16, 1847, died Sept. 28, 1914; and Joseph, born Apr. 15, 1851, died Feb. 25, 1911.  Elizabeth M. Allcock Smith has always lived in Ashtabula County.  She received her education at the old Academy in Saybrook and on Sept. 27, 1871, was married to J. B. Shepard, a merchant of Ashtabula, who later engaged in farming.  He was killed by a New York Central train, Apr. 27, 1879.  In May, 1883, Mrs. Shepard was married to N. H. Smith, a native of New York.  He died Feb. 1, 1913.  He was a merchant in Pierce City, Mo., and settled in Ashtabula in 1883.
     Mrs. Smith's home which is located just outside of Ashtabula on Washington Boulevard, is among the beautiful residences of the county.  She has a valuable collection of antiques and several pieces of handmade furniture which are very beautiful.  Until recently Mrs. Smith owned one of the finest driving horses in the county.  Mrs. Smith is esteemed throughout the community as a woman of high ideals.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 868
  HENRY SMITH, owner and proprietor of the Smith Cash Grocery of Conneaut, ranks among the prominent and successful business men of Ashtabula County.  He was born at Conneaut, June 6, 1862, and is the son of Henry L. and Adelia (Phillips) Smith.
     Henry L. Smith was a native of Conneaut, where he spent his entire life and engaged in the building contracting business.  He died in July 1869, and his wife died Jan. 14, 1892.  Mr. and Mrs. Smith had two children:  Henry, the subject of this sketch; and Mary, married Edward A. Shoemaker, an engineer on the Northern Pacific Railroad, lives at Seattle, Wash.
     Henry Smith has always lived in Conneaut.  After completing his schooling he was employed in the Cummins Canning Company for 15 years, after which he entered into partnership with Mr. Neal, and the business was known as Smith & Neal.  This partnership existed for 15 years, at which time the Mercantile Company was organized by Messrs. Smith, Neal and Heasman.  In 1915 Mr. Smith engaged in the grocery business with his son, Clyde, a son-in-law, E. L. Mosher, and they now operate three cash stores in Conneaut, and do a large volume of business.
     On Nov. 22, 1883, Mr. Smith was united in marriage with Miss Hattie M. Ellis, a native of Conneaut, born Nov. 7, 1857, and the daughter of William Avery and Mariah (Holmes) Ellis.  Mr. Ellis was born at Ripley, N. Y., Dec. 22, 1833, and was among the first settlers of Ashtabula County, where he organized the Ashtabula Plow Handle Factory.  Mr. Ellis died Apr. 26, 1921, and his widow lives in Ashtabula with her daughter and is 88 years of age.  They were the parents of five children, as follows:  Mrs. Smith; Florence F., lives in Ashtabula and was the first teacher in the county to receive a pension; Minnie, married Homer Whelpley, lives in Cleveland, where she conducts a school in dress making; William Walter, lives in Ashtabula; and Amy, married Oliver Thompson, lives in Cleveland.  To Henry and Hattie M. (Ellis) Smith six children were born, as follows:  Florence M., born Apr. 3, 1885, a bookkeeper in her father's stores, lives at home; William Henry, born Dec. 31, 1886, lives at Canton, Ohio; Grace L., born Aug. 17, 1889, married E. L. Mosher on Jan. 3, 1908, and he is a member of the firm of Smith Cash Grocery; Clyde Edward, born Sept. 1, 1891, engaged in business with his father and also actively engaged in the coaching of athletics at Conneaut High School; Howard Avery, born Dec. 27, 1895, was killed by a train on Dec. 6, 1912; and Raymond, born July 6, 1903 in store with his father.  Mr. and Mrs. Smith have seven grandchildren: Dessaline, Donald, Gerald, Elmer and Florence Elizabeth Mosher; and Marjorie Hattie and Bettie Elizabeth Smith.
     Mr. Smith is a Republican and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.  He and his family hold membership in the Christian Church and are leading citizens of Ashtabula County.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 701
  JOSEPH SMITH, retired, ranks among the successful pioneer merchants of Ashtabula Harbor.  He was born in 1850 in Portugal, and in 1876 came to this country and located in Ashtabula, where he engaged in the grocery and meat business at the Harbor.
     Mr. Smith was married to Miss Rose Mello, and to this union the following children were born:  Joseph, engaged in business with his father; Tony, lives in Cleveland; John, engaged in his father's store; Ernest, a student; Mary, at home; Tolvira, married William Wenk; and Malinda and Margaret, both deceased.
     Mrs. Smith is a Democrat, a member of the Catholic Church, and a substantial citizen of Ashtabula County.  He still owns his business at 193 Columbus Street, which is now conducted by his sons.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 869
 

NEAL W. SMITH is an enterprising and progressive merchant of Conneaut.  He is a native of Portsmouth, Ohio, born June 29, 1877, and the son of Stephen and Cornelia (Burt) Smith.
     Stephen Smith, deceased, was born at Portsmouth, Ohio, as was also his wife.  He followed general farming and stock raising during his life and met with success.  He served as constable of Conneaut for a number of years and was a Democrat.  Mr. Smith died in 1918 and his widow lives with her daughter in Conneaut.  They were the parents of three children, as follows: Neal W., the subject of this sketch; Lewis, a marine engineer, lies at North East, Pa.; and Ada, married R. H. Thayer, a retired farmer, lives in Conneaut.
     Neal W. Smith spent his boyhood at Portsmouth, Ohio, and received his education in the district schools.  In March, 1883, he removed to Conneaut, where he engaged in the ice business until 1919.  At present he conducts a meat business at 491 Harbor Street, and has an up-to-date shop.
     On July 17, 1903, Mr. Smith was united in marriage with Miss Bertha May Christianson, a native of Andover, Ohio, born in 1877, and the daughter of Charles and Olive (Brau) Christianson, both of whom are now deceased,  Mr. Christianson, a native of Sweden, was a pioneer lumber man of Ashtabula County, and was in business at Andover for a number of years.  He was also an extensive farmer.  There were 12 children in the Christianson family, five of whom are now living, as follows:  Flora, married Ashur Wright, lives at Andover, Ohio; Mrs. Smith; Frank, lives at Sharon, Pa.; Anna, married Frank Fickinger, lives at Meadville, Pa.; and Carl, lives at Sharon, Pa.  To Neal W. and Bertha May (Christianson) Smith have been born five children: Lewis, in business with his father at Conneaut; Ruth, Ardis, Ada, and Robert, all students.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 699
  TOM L. SMITH, an enterprising young business man of Conneaut, engaged in the real estate and insurance business, is a member of the prominent pioneer family of Ashtabula County.  He was born at Conneaut, Apr. 4, 1898, and is a son of Hiram Lake and Ida (Owen) Smith.
     Hiram Lake Smith was a native of Conneaut and a son of S. J. Smith an early settler and prominent business man of Conneaut.  S. J. Smith served a mayor of Conneaut for two terms.  He owned and operated a paper mill for many years.  Hiram Lake Smith was a merchant of Conneaut for many years and later in life engaged in the real estate and insurance business.  He died Mar. 6, 1919.  His wife, a native of Pennsylvania, lives at Conneaut.  They were the parents of three children:  Catherine, married Ralph Crocker, lives at Conneaut; Robert, assistant auditor of the Guardian Savings & Trust Company in Cleveland, mention of whom is made below; and Tom L., the subject of this sketch.
     Robert Smith served as a first lieutenant throughout the World War with the 322nd Infantry.  After a period of service in France he was transferred to the Italian front where he remained until the signing of the Armistice.
     Tom L. Smith received his education in the public schools of Conneaut and attended the University of Michigan.  He has been engaged in the real estate and insurance at Conneaut since 1917 and is well and favorably known.
     On Sept. 24, 1918, Mr. Smith was married to Miss Pauline Elizabeth Swanson, a native of Ashtabula, and a daughter of Gus and Emma (Mueller) Swanson, natives of Sweden, and residents of Ashtabula.  Mr. and Mrs. Swanson are the parents of the following children:  Samuel and Charles, live at Ashtabula; Josephine, married M. S. Groger, lives in Pittsburgh; Andrew, a veteran of the World War, lives at Ashtabula; Gertrude, married John Leary, lives in Erie County Ohio; Gustave, Robert and George, live at Ashtabula; and Mrs. Smith.  To Mr. and Mrs. Smith one child has been born, Elizabeth Alicia, born May 4, 1920.
     Mr. Smith is now one of the board of governors of the Conneaut Country Club.  He also served over one year as a director of the Chamber of Commerce.  He is a member of the board of directors of the Kiwanis Club.
     In politics Mr. Smith is identified with the Republican party.  He is a 32nd degree Mason and member of the Shrine and belongs to the Elks.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 583
  WILLIAM O. SMITH, who has lived on the same farm in Orwell Township since 1843, is a veteran of the Civil War and a pioneer of Ashtabula County.  He was born at Warren, in Trumbull County, Ohio, Dec. 17, 1842 and is a son of Orsamus and Elmira (Kendall) Smith.
     Orsamus Smith was born in Massachusetts, Nov. 7, 1807, and was the son of George and Polly (Bent) Smith.  George Smith was born at Rutland, Mass., Sept. 28, 1761, and died June 17, 1844.  His wife was born Sept. 23, 1769, and died Dec. 18, 1859.  In 1821 Orsamus Smith came to Ohio and located at Orwell.  He was married first to Melinda Clapp, and to this union three children were born, George, Horatio and Francis, all deceased.  He was later married on Oct. 9, 1840, to Miss Elmira Kendall, who was born in Massachusetts, Dec. 22, 1806, and died in 1888.  To this union two children were born:  W. O., the subject of this sketch, and Emma, born Oct. 4, 1844, now living with her brother, W. O. Orsamus Smith died Dec. 31, 1886, and is buried at Orwell.
     William O. Smith attended the district schools and was a student of Prof. Tuckerman.  During the Civil War he enlisted for service at Cleveland, with Company K, 105th Regiment, and was sent to the front in Kentucky.  He engaged in many battles of the war and was wounded in action.  He was discharged in December, 1865, and mustered out at Nashville, Tenn.  Mr. Smith is the last surviving Civil War veteran now living at Orwell.  There were over 100 men went into the Civil War from Orwell.
     Mr. Smith and his sister, Emma, have spent their entire lives together and still own 25 acres of the original homestead in Orwell Township.  They reside in the Village of Orwell.  They are both unmarried.
     Mr. Smith is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and is an independent voter.  He is one of the respected and dependable pioneer citizens of Ashtabula County.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 843
  J. H. SPARLING, well known as a breeder of pure bred stock, is the owner of 350 acres of good farm land in Andover Township.  He is a native of Washington County, Ohio, born Mar. 26, 1865, and the son of G. W. and Eliza (Hewson) Sparling.
     G. W. Sparlilng came to this country from Ireland with his parents and settled on a farm in Washington County, Ohio.  They located in Ohio in 1845 and became prominent farmers.  Mr. Sparling died in 1895 and his wife died in 1910.  They were the parents of five children:  Sarah Moore, deceased; Mattie, lives at Clarksburg, W. Va.; J. H., the subject of this sketch; Josie, Henderson, Md.; and J. B., lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.
     J. H. Sparling spent his boyhood on the home place and received his education in the district schools of Washington County.  A year after his marriage he removed to Noble County, Ohio, where he farmed successfully for 18 years.  Mr. Sparling in 1908 located on his present farm in Andover Township, which is well improved.  He is a breeder of pure bred Holstein stock and also an extensive shipper of stock.  Recently, Mr. Sparling sold a cow in Wisconsin for $3,150.00.
     On Feb. 20, 1890, Mr. Sparling was married to Miss Julia Gracy, a native of Washington County, Ohio, born May 2, 1867, and the daughter of Joseph and Lou Gracy, both now deceased.  Mr. and Mrs. Sparling have seven children, as follows:  W. E., lives at Conneaut; Ethel, wife of J. J. Eastlake, lives at Andover; Edith, wife of H. S. Bowden, lives in Ashtabula; Encil, married Miss Grace Thorne, lives at home; May, wife of W. H. Hopkins, lives in Ashtabula County; Helen, married Homer Drake, lives in Oklahoma; and Pauline, at home.
     Mr. Sparling is a Democrat, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and belongs to the Knights of Pythias.  He has served as president of the Farm Bureau for four years and as vice-president three years Mr. Sparling and family stand in the community and have many friends and acquaintances.
Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 ~ Page 797
  LEWIS W. SPEER, who owns and operates a commercial hatchery in Conneaut Township, is a veteran of the World War and a prominent young business man of Ashtabula County.  He was born in Monroe Township, Ashtabula County, Sept. 9, 1897, and is the son of John and Corenthia N. (Jones) Speer.
     John Speer is a native of Ashtabula County, born July 9, 1872.  He has followed general farming for many years and owns 75 acres of well improved land in Monroe Township.  Mr. Speer is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church.  His wife died Dec. 18, 1918.  They were the parents of the following children: Lewis W., the subject of this sketch; Peryl and Earl, twins, mention of whom is made below; Floyd, lives at Conneaut; Gladys, attends normal school; Herman, Noland, Cleo and Virden, all at home; and Paul C. and Lyda, both of whom died in infancy.
     Peryl Speer is a World War veteran.  He served with the 111th Infantry, 28th Division, and was in service from August, 1917, until May 19, 1919, going overseas on May 8, 1918.  Mr. Speer participated in many important battles and drives of the war and was wounded on Sept. 6, 1918, his left leg being badly crippled.  Earl Speer is employed by the Conneaut Electric Light Company.
     Lewis W. Speer was educated in the public schools of Pierpont, Ohio, and began life as a machinist with the Burke Tool Machine Works of Pittsburgh.  At the outbreak of the World War, Mr. Speer enlisted on Apr. 26, 1917, and was sent to Camp Hancock, with the 111th Infantry, 28th Division.  He served overseas for more than a year an was wounded on the same day his brother was, Sept. 6, 1918.  After the close of the war Mr. Speer returned to Conneaut and on Aug. 11, 1921, engaged in  his present enterprise.  He has one of the few commercial hatcheries in the county and raises pure bred stock.  His incubators have a capacity at the present time of 6,000 chickens and Mr. Speer plans to eventually handle 30,000.  Chickens from his hatchery are shipped throughout the country and during the short time he has engaged in this business he has already established an excellent trade.
     On Dec. 20, 1919, Mr. Speer was united in marriage with Miss Ella M. Slaughter, a native of Summerfield, Ohio, born Aug. 3, 1897, and the daughter of Ora and Nancy (Ogg) Slaughter, residents of Bellevue, Ohio.  Mr. and Mrs. Slaughter have five children, as follows:  Martha, lives in Cleveland; Mrs. Speer; Emma, married Albert Ralph, lives in Cleveland; Harry, lives in Conneaut; and John, attends school.  To Lewis W. and Ella M. (Slaughter) Speer two children have been born:  Virginia Louise, born May 5, 1921, died Dec. 30, 1922; and Ellen Ruth, born Nov. 18, 1923.
     Mr. Speer is a Republican and a member of the Baptist Church.  He is a progressive and enterprising young man, whose success in life is practically assured.
 Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 ~ Page 710
  THEODORE W. SQUIRES, a well known businessman and substantial citizen of Ashtabula, is a member of one of the county's oldest families.  He was born at Jefferson, Jan. 19, 1862, and is the son of Daniel and Amelia (Williams) Squires.
     Daniel Squires, a native of Jefferson, Ohio, was born in 1811 and was a prosperous farmer of Ashtabula County during his life.  He died in June, 1894, and is buried at Kingsville, Ohio.  His wife, who was born at Lenox, Ohio, died in 1890, at the age of 52 years.  Mr. Squires was a Republican and a leading politician of his time.  Mr. and Mrs. Squires were the parents of eight children, as follows:  Theodore W., the subject of this sketch; Frederick, married Dora Clute, and they have one daughter, Grace Kenyon, lives in Ashtabula; Frieda, lives in Chicago; Daniel, married Lydia Sanford, both deceased; Florence, lives at Jefferson; Dora, married Henry Ollin lives at Conneaut; Ada married William Evans, lives in Colorado; and Bertha, married William Curtis, both deceased.
     Theodore W. Squires spent his boyhood at Jefferson and attended the public schools there.  In 1885 he removed to Ashtabula Harbor, where he engaged in the livery business for 28 years.  In 1921 Mr. Squires became interested in the ice business and now owns and operates the Ashtabula Ice Company.  This plant has a capacity of 60 tons, as well as two large cold storage chambers.  Mr. Squires operates five trucks and seven teams of horses.  His plant is the largest consumer of electric current in Ashtabula.  It is located at 46 Kingsville Street.
     Mr. Squires was married to Miss Mabel Hall of Plymouth, Ohio, and to this union three children have been born; Ruth, a graduate of Ashtabula Harbor High School, married Robert Brown, and they have three children, Mabel, Roberta and Norris; Milton, who is engaged in business with his father; and Harold, at home.
     Mr. Squires and his family are members of the Methodist Church and he belongs to the Knights of Pythias and Elks.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 1035
  HENRY HARRISON STARKWEATHER.  The family of Starkweather was founded by Robert Starkweather, born in Wales, Scotland, or the Isle of Man, who settled in Roxbury, Mass., as early as 1640.  He owned land in that place and, according to tradition, also in Boston, a part of what is now known as "Cornhill".  He eventually disposed of his estates in Boston and Roxbury and moved to Ipswich, Mass., where he died.  He married Jennett Roberts, daughter of John Roberts, of Roxbury, and they were the parents of four children.
     John Starkweather, son of Robert Starkweather, was born in Roxbury, Mass., and was baptized there Aug. 2, 1646, and died Aug. 21, 1703.  His wife, Ann, died in Preston, Conn., in 1727, the mother of seven children.
     Thomas Starkweather, son of Thomas Starkweather, was born at Preston, Conn., and there baptized Feb. 15, 1722.  He married, Mar. 26, 1746, Mary Geer, daughter of John and Zerviah Geer, who were born in Preston, Conn., Oct. 11, 1727.  They were the parents of ten children.
     Billings Starkweather, son of Daniel Starkweather, was born in Preston, Conn., Aug. 12, 1764.  He resided in Preston, Shaftsburg, Bennington County, Vt., and Hune, Allegany County, N. Y.  He enlisted in Captain Hutchins' Vermont Militia and served for six months, again enlisting in Captain Stark's Company and serving for 11 months.  He was honorably discharged when peace was declared.  He drew a pension of $20.00 per annum from Apr. 7., 1837, to June 11, 1846, when it was increased to $34.88 per annum.  The Starkweather Genealogy, from which the foregoing facts are taken, has no record of his marriage or of his children.  the following facts are from data in the possession of his descendants.  Billings Starkweather died in Saybrook, Ohio, in 1856, and was buried in the rear of the rear of the Baptist Church, now where the Ashtabula Public Library stands.  Among his children were: George, who was a resident of Jefferson, Ohio, and who had descendants in Erie, Pa.; Chauncey; a daughter who married a Wickham, and had a least one son, Dr. W. W. Wickham, who, at his death, lived with his daughter, the wife of Dr. W. B. Kreider, of Goshen, Ind.,; Isaac Gottlieb; and Sylvester,  lived in Connecticut.
     Isaac Gottlieb Starkweather, son of Billings Starkweather, was born Mar. 4, 1815, and died Mar. 22, 1897.  He was for at least 55 years a resident of one locality, and for 25 years or more lived on the same farm.  He was an interesting, exemplary character of artistic tendencies, and his home, presided over by his sweet, gracious helpmate, was always open to every wayfarer.  He is recalled by a grandchild as a great friend of children, for whom he often whittled toys and animals, and he was a lover of music, possessed of a good singing voice.  he married first in Portage, N. Y., at the age of 2 years, Marilla Barlow, who died November, 1842.  Isaac Gottlieb Starkweather married second on Nov. 24, 1843, Ann Janet Downing,  a girl of 18 years, and two years later they came overland by team, settling in Saybrook, Ohio, on the shore of Lake Erie, about five miles from Ashtabula Harbor.  Ann Janet (Downing) Starkweather's  death followed her husband's in the same year, Dec. 18, 1897, at the home of her daughter, Lorraine, and it is said of her that she was never happy or contented after his death.  The children of Isaac G. Starkweather's first marriage were: Emmeline, married Charles Colburn; Emerette, married Reuben Knox, and had four children, Howard, of Erie, Pa., Bert, of Saybrook, Ohio, Carrie and Belle; Henry Harrison, the subject of this sketch.  The children of Isaac G. Starkweather's second marriage were: Marilla, born Nov. 29, 1845, died May 12, 1920, married William Butcher, and had five children: Jerome, born in 1846,died from black measles in the Cleveland Hospital, Mar. 24, 1864.  He enlisted in the Sixth Regiment of Ohio Cavalry as a bugler, and in the Battle of Gettysburg was wounded: Mariette, born in 1847, married James Rowley, and resides in Sentinel, Ohio, with her only child, Flora, wife of George Munger; Fanny, born in 1848, married Ed Welton, and met a tragic death by fire in the winter of 1883-4, survived by a number of small children, some of whom are now residents of Ashtabula; Ella, married M. L. Atwater, and lived in Rock Creek, Ohio, for the greater part of her married life.  She had four or five children, one of whom, Ralph, lives in Akron, Ohio; Lorraine, married Emory Latimer, she has two children, both of whom are married; Ellsworth, married Mary Wormel, and they are residents of Ashtabula, their three sons all married.
     Henry Harrison Starkweather, the subject of this sketch, son of Isaac G. Starkweather, was born in Portage, N. Y., Feb. 22, 1840. His mother's death from typhoid fever occurred when he was a child of not quite three years of age, and his early life was spent on the home farm.  Even as a boy he was a strong and fearless, yet gentle character, and struggled for the meager education it was possible to get between the long hours necessary for chores before and after school, and the additional discharge of a long walk to the schoolhouse.  He had a keen, observing and retentive mind, and was able to sift the grain from the chaff in his early study.  On Sept. 18, 1861, he enlisted in the Union Army, and became a member of the Eleventh New York Battery.  He was wounded in action at Manassas Station at the beginning of the second Battle of Bull Run, and was discharged from the army because of resulting physical disability, Feb. 5, 1863.  After his recuperation he joined the army of the west and served through the remaining years of the war as wagon master.  The patriotism that sent him back into the service after serious injury was a distinguishing mark throughout his entire life.  After being mustered out of the service he returned to the home farm.
     The next few years were spent in various lines, including a partnership with B. M. Barber in the sale of pumps and harvesters, and a contract for cutting timber on the Ashtabula river flats, which occupied about one year.  When the Nickle Plate road was built through this section he held the grading contract under Mr. Hepburn, the engineer in charge, and this gentleman was so impressed with Mr. Starkweather's energy and initiative that he wished him to continue in railroad construction with him.  This was the great business opportunity of Mr. Starkweather's life, and he was strongly tempted to accept, but his father's approaching old age and need for the aid and counsel of his son were the determining factors in his rejection of this offer.  His filial affection and practical devotion were beautiful to behold, and day after day, upon the completion of his own duties, he would drive five miles to advise and help his father.
     In 1880, Mr. Starkweather entered into partnership with his old associate, B. N. Barber, in the lumber and stave business, later devoting himself entirely to his general contracting business.  He was connected with the Ford brothers and Mr. Redhead in the development of that part of the city lying east of the river at the harbor, and at the time of his death was associated with Elon G. Pulman.  During the years of his residence in Ashtabula he was the chief builder of the city streets, and perhaps 90 percent of the pavement that was laid here during his lifetime was built under his direction.  Of this fact he was justly proud.  King Street, on which his residence stood, was almost entirely the product of his energy, even to the planting of the trees along its entire length, and all Ashtabula his honeycombed with his work in streets, sewers, and pavements.  He also built a large number of residences in the city, and in every way showed his belief in the future development and prosperity of Ashtabula.  He was street commissioner of the city for a term of six years, receiving in his candidacy for his second term the support of both of the leading parties
     Mr. Starkweather was a man of genial, sociable nature, well liked by all his associates, and it is said of him that while he insisted on diligent service from his employes, no employer held more implicitly the confidence of his men, and none had less trouble in securing their services.  His quickness of temper was forgotten in his unfailing justice, and his ringing laugh was a most pleasing, heartening sound.  He was particularly fond of children, and road cart was usually filled with his little friends.  His word given in business or personal relation he considered a sacred obligation, and no sacrifice or privation was too great in support of his pledged word.  His life was filled with good works quietly performed.  It was his beautiful team that drew the fire engine to the scene of the Ashtabula bridge disaster and for more than 50 hours he worked tirelessly to relieve the sufferers, bringing many of the stricken to the warmth and shelter of his own home.  His daughter writes of him:  "He was a dear, loving, loyal son, husband and father," and the words of his fellow citizens bear out amply this estimate of his character.
     Henry Harrison Starkweather married Jan. 9, 1869, Sarah Marie Johnson, who was born in Watervliet, N. Y., Mar. 4, 1842, and died Feb. 25, 1919.  She was the daughter of Isaac and Eliza (Ferguson) Johnson.  Mrs. Starkweather came to Ashtabula with her parents and seven brothers when a girl of 16 years.  She had been a teacher in the east and soon took up that calling in Ohio, teaching for a time in Saybrook, and then in the Ashtabula public schools until her marriage.  "She was of a beautiful, serene Christian character, and loved by everyone who knew her".  Isaac Henry Johnson, probably of Holland parentage, was a prosperous farmer and the father of a family of boys whose records in active life are those of useful and successful citizens.  Isaac Henry Johnson was a lover of horses, and always had a spirited team in which he took great pride.  His wife was a loyal member of the Methodist Church, a woman of many good works.
     A. L. Johnson, a brother of Mrs. Henry Harrison Starkweather, was a very distinguished citizen of Ohio or Indiana for many years.  He was born in Herkimer County, N. Y., and at the age of 12 years came to Ashtabula with his parents.  At an early age he became interested in the lumber business and owned and operated a wood factory at Bluffton, Ind., and later engaged in the hardwood lumber business at Montpelier, Ind., with J. T. Arnold, under the firm name of A. L. Johnson & Company.  In 1880 he went to Muncie, Ind., where he made his home the remainder of his life, and where he established a hardwood lumber mill.  In 1884 he formed a partnership with William F. Hitchcock and founded a factory for the manufacture of skewers and other hardwood products.  This plant was known as the Muncie Skewer Company.  Mr. Johnson was a devout member of the First Baptist Church, a trustee of the Y. M. C. A., a member of the Board of Governors of the Muncie Home Hospital and president of the Delaware Country Club.  He was also a 33rd degree Mason and a member of the Muncie Rotary club.  Mr. Johnson died at the age of 70 years and is buried in Muncie, Ind.
     To Henry Harrison and Sarah Marie (Johnson) Starkweather three children were born, as follows:  Martha Jeanette, lives at 28 Park Street, Ashtabula; Harrison Henry, married Ella Crotts and they have two daughters, Marie and Thora Jean; and Mayme Audrey, born Oct. 27, 1876, died Apr. 16, 1906.  She was married on Aug. 17, 18897 to Marriott A. Soules.
     Mr. Starkweather while engaged in the paving of South Main Street, Ashtabula, was struck by a railroad train on the morning of Nov. 2, 1906, and died in an ambulance while being taken to the hospital.  His death came with crushing force to his family and cast a pall of sorrow over the entire community.  He and his wife, who survived him 13 years, are buried in Edgewood Cemetery, where a beautiful monument marks their last resting place.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page   537

Dave W. Steel		 DAVE W. STEEL is among the prominent and successful business men of Ashtabula County.  He with his brother, George, owns and operates the Wood Products Company of Jefferson.  Mr. Steel is a native of Pennsylvania, having been born at Allegheny in 1880.  He is the son of Edward and Anna (Hopkins) Steel.
     Edward Steel was born in Ireland and when a young man came to this country, locating at Philadelphia, where he engaged in the commission business.  He later removed to Pittsburgh, where he was interested in the oyster business.  Mr. Steel served during the Civil War and was taken prisoner.  He is a Republican and a member of the Grand Army of the Republic.  Mr. Steel lives retired at Pittsburgh and is 88 years of age.  His wife died May 27, 1922.  Mr. and Mrs. Steel were the parents of the following children:  James, lives at Middlefield, Ohio; Jennie, married T. S. McClintock, lives at Pittsburg, Pa.; E. T. Jr., lives at Pittsburgh, Pa.; J. B., lives at Norfolk, Va.; Dave W., the subject of this sketch; W. J., engaged in business at Pittsburgh with his brother, E. T., Jr.; George, in business with his brother at Jefferson; Essie Florence, married Alfred Shaeffner, Sharon, Pa.
     Dave W. Steel received his education in the public schools of Pittsburgh and his first venture into the business world was in the employ of the Westinghouse Manufacturing Company.  He has been engaged in his present line of work since 1903.  Mr. Steel operated a basket factory at Rock Creek, Ohio, for three years, and from there removed to Trumbull County, Ohio.  His present basket plant at Jefferson has been in operation since 1918 and employs about 40 people.
     In 1905 Mr. Steel  was married to Miss Agnes M. Brown, a native of Rock Creek, Ohio, born in 1886, and the daughter of N. O. and M. (Thompson) Brown, residents of Rock Creek and the parents of the following children:  Blanche, married Robert Fisher, lives in Youngstown, Ohio; Brose, lives in Warren; and Mrs. Steel.  Mr. Brown is a Civil War
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  892
  WILLIAM A. STEVENS

Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 1092
  GEORGE W. STEWART is one of the well known and dependable citizens of Jefferson.  He was born at Weston, W. Va., Apr. 1, 1881, and is the son of John and Margaret (Crothers) Stewart.
     John Stewart followed farming and stock raising during his entire life and died at Weston, W. Va., in January, 1917.  His wife resides at Weston.  To Mr. and Mrs. Stewart eight children were born, as follows:  George W., the subject of this sketch; William, lives at Salem, Ohio; Willard twin brother of William deceased; Effie, lives at Weston, W. Va.; Arvilla, Roy and Cecil all at home; and Dewey, lives in Oklahoma.
     George W. Stewart attended the public schools at Weston, W. Va., and in early life engaged in farming.  In 1908 he came to Ashtabula County and the following year became connected with the North Eastern Gas Company, in whose employ he has since remained.  The Stewart home is located in Austinburg Township, just outside the city of Jefferson. 
     On July 8, 1907, Mr. Stewart was married to Miss Mable Merrill, a native of Austinburg, born Feb. 22, 1886, and the daughter of Clarence and Anna (Holcomb) Merrill.  Mr. and Mrs. Merrill were the parents of the following children:  Walter, lives at Geneva, Ohio; Harry, lives at Conneaut; Claud, lives at Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Stewart; and Fred deceased.  Mr. and Mrs. Stewart have two children:  Fred William, born Aug. 2, 1910; and Willard, born Jan. 16, 1924.
     Mr. Stewart is a member of the Methodist church and is a highly esteemed citizen of the community.
Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 963
  ALBERT WARREN STILES, a well known citizen of Ashtabula County, was born in Warrensville, Ohio, the son of Hiram and Mandana (Duty) Stiles.  His family were amongst the pioneers of Cleveland.  One of his ancestors, coming with Moses Cleveland, was the surveyor who gave the name Euclid to the suburb of that name which he surveyed.  His grandfather was Major Moses Warren of the Revolutionary Army of Massachusetts; Albert Warren was the nephew of Platt R. Spencer, who founded the Spencerian System of writing, and attended his school at Geneva.  When he was nine years old, James A. Garfield came to teach the town school and lived in the Stiles family while there; a friendship began which ended only with the life of President Garfield.  In Ashtabula County, Captain Stiles was known as the original Garfield man and experienced much opposition until Garfield's success was assured.  He was with Garfield on his triumphal trip home from Chicago after his unexpected nomination for the Presidency.  He was one of the founders of the Garfield Club in Northern Ohio, holding annual dinners on Garfield's birthday. 
     When Captain Stiles was sixteen, his family sold their farm at the center of WArrensville and moved to Rome in Ashtabula County.  Three years later, he was the first to volunteer from Rome after Fort Sumter was fired upon.  He and two brothers served to the end of the Civil War.  He held a commission as Captain of Company E of the Sixth Ohio Cavalry when Lee surrendered and was with his regiment at Appomattox on that great day.  His army career was full of adventure.  He was wounded in a cavalry charge, taken prisoner and was in Libby Prison while his regiment was engaged at Gettysburg, but was paroled 48 hours after entering Libby.  After the war, he hunted up the courteous Confederate Captain who was his captor and a correspondence began which ended only with the life of both.  He resigned his commission June 19, 1865, because of the sudden death of his father.
     In 1866, Captain Stiles married Jane Crosby, the youngest of the four children of Levi and Sarah Leonard Crosby.  Her grandfather, Elijah Crosby, came to Rome in 1806, a representative of the Connecticut Land Company, one of the first settlers.  This first farm has been in the same family for 119 years.  When 28 years old he was elected sheriff of the county and went to Jefferson the youngest official in the court house, serving two terms.  Because he was successful in 1876 in quieting a riot of dock hands at Ashtabula Harbor, he was again elected sheriff by an overwhelming majority in 1878 and served two more terms.  In 1884 he was chosen presidential elector for the famous 19th Congressional District by acclamation.  Soon after he accepted the position of steward of the Ohio Peniteniary under Governor Foraker, living four years at Columbus.  Then he was chosen superintendent of the Girls' Industrial HOme near Delaware, in which capacity he served 12 years.
     Of his three children his two youngest survive, Maude and Charlotte.  Miss Charlotte completed her education at one of the famous old schools in New Jersey.  Maud graduated from Western Reserve University in Cleveland, married Raymen F. Fritz, a graduate of the same university and of Union Theological Seminary, New York City, and has one daughter, Carol Stiles Fritz, born in Boston, Mass., in 1919.  Captain Stiles has always been a Republican in politics.  He was a member of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Loyal Legion and a Mason..

Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 971
  EDWARD F. STOLL, pioneer hotel man of Ashtabula, was born at Conneaut, Ohio, May 13, 1849, and is the son of Frederick and Margaret Stoll.
     In 1833 Frederick Stoll came to this country from Germany and engaged in business at Erie, Pa., later going to Chicago.  He finally settled at Amboy, Ohio, where he spent the remainder of his life.  Mr. Stoll was a tanner.  He and his wife are deceased.
     Edward F. Stoll spent his boyhood at Conneaut and received his education in the schools there.  When a young man he learned the tinner's trade at Kingsville, Ohio, and in 1871 he came to Ashtabula and entered the employ of the J. B. Crosby & Sons, hardware dealers, in whose employ he remained four years.  On Apr. 7, 1879, he took over the management of the Ashtabula House, which he operated for 26 months.  Mr. Stoll then opened the Stoll Hotel at 14 Spring Street, which he has since conducted.  This hotel has been in operation since 1882 and is the oldest hotel in the county to be operated by the same man since its opening. 
     On Nov. 29, 1873, Mr. Stoll was united in marriage with Miss Jennie Warmington, a daughter of Robert C. Warmington, at one time proprietor of the Ashtabula House.  Mr. Warmington was a captain during the Civil War and Mr. Stoll has in his possession the flag carried by his company throughout the war.  It has 76 bullet holes in it and is now 63 years old.  Mrs. Stoll died Oct. 12, 1891, and Mr. Stoll was later married to Miss Alice Hall.
     Mr. Stoll is a Republican, a member of the St. Peter's Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pythias, and the Elks.  He is widely known throughout Ohio as an enterprising and successful business man and during his many years in the hotel business he has built up a good business.
Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 516
  RALPH H. STONE, owner and proprietor of the Haines Photograph Company, is a veteran of the World War and a prominent young businessman of Conneaut.  He was born in that city, Mar. 3, 1894, and is the son of Jesse and Rachel (Stevens) Stone.
     Jesse Stone was born in Angola, N. Y., as was also his wife.  In 1885 they removed to Conneaut, where Mr. Stone entered the employ of the Nickel Plate Railroad as engineer.  Mr. and Mrs. Stone, who now live retired in Conneaut, have three children:  Lillian A., teaches school in Cleveland; Ralph, the subject of this sketch; and Ethel, a bookkeeper, Cleveland.
     Ralph H. Stone received his education in the public an high schools of Conneaut and was in the employ of the Haines Photograph Company until the World War.  On Apr. 8, 1917, he enlisted in the Officers Training School at Fort Benjamin Harrison and was commissioned a second lieutenant on Aug. 15th of that year, and promoted to first lieutenant on Dec. 31, 1917.  He was promoted to Captain on Sept. 1, 1918, and served overseas until the time of his discharge, May 24, 1919.  In October, 1921, Mr. Stone purchased the Haines Photograph Company, which is one of the leading commercial enterprises of its kind in the United States.  Mr. Stone does a world wide business in this line of work.
     On Dec. 25, 1917, Mr. Stone was married to Miss Marjorie Abbott, a native of McKeesport, Pa., and the daughter of W. S. and Mary (Applegate) Abbott, the former a native of Maryland and the latter of Pennsylvania.  Mr. Abbott died Jan. 13, 1922, and his wife died in 1917.  They were the parents of the following children:  Herbert, lives at McKeesport, Pa.; Walter S., Jr., assistant private secretary to Albert Fall, Three Rivers, Mexico; Mrs. Stone; John, lives at Conneaut; and Mary and Louis, who live with Mr. and Mrs. Stone.  Mr. and Mrs. Stone have no children.
     In politics Mr. Stone is identified with the Republican party.  He is a member of the Masonic lodge and Shrine and belongs to the American Legion, of which he was vice commander in 1923.  Mr. and Mrs. Stone are members of the Congregational Church and are highly esteemed young people of Conneaut.
Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 663
(SHARON WICK'S NOTE:  Ralph H. Stone and family resided at 338 Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH as it appears in 2020)
Also, 1900 Census shows that Ralph & Marjorie lived at 416 Monroe St., Conneaut, OH
Also, 1940 Census shows that Ralph & Marjorie had a daughter after this biography was written.
  WARD B. STONE is a well known merchant and substantial citizen of Ashtabula County.  He was born at Orwell, July 30, 1855, and is a son of Richmond E. and Mary Stone, both of whom are now deceased.
     Ward B. Stone was reared and educated at Orwell and after attending the Orwell Normal Institute, studied pharmacy in Philadelphia.  He then engaged in the drug business with his father at Orwell, and was later connected with the G. B. Devoe Company of Orwell.  This business was established 60 years ago by Henry A. Devoe, who was later succeeded by his sons,  George B., Charles B. and F. H. Devoe.  It is now owned by Mr. Stone, who is assisted by his sons-in-law, M. M. Chatfield and J. Woodworth Richardson.  Mr. Stone conducts the largest rural store in the Western Reserve and has an extensive trade throughout Ashtabula County.  His motto is "Small profits and large sales."  Special sales are held each month.
     On June 22, 1881, Mr. Stone was united in marriage with Miss Emma H. Devoe, the daughter of Henry A. Devoe.  To this union two daughters were born: Lela D., born July 18, 1883, and Ella B., born Feb. 23, 1892.
     Mr. Stone is a Republican and has served as clerk of the Board of health.  He is a member of  the Masonic lodge No. 277, and Chapter No. 104 Rock Creek.  He is esteemed throughout his community as a reliable man.
Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 839
  DR. WILLIAM C. STORCH, government veterinary surgeon of Ashtabula, Trumbull and Geauga Counties, is a highly respected citizen of the community in which he lives.  He was born at Cincinnati, Ohio, Oct. 17, 1891, and is a son of Charles L. and Anna (Dreidame) Storch.
     Charles L. Storch is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, born in 1870.  He has spent his entire life there and is a prominent interior decorator.  His wife, also a native of Cincinnati, died at the age of 25 years, when their son Dr. William C., was but two years of age.
     Dr. William C. Storch attended the public schools of Cincinnati and after being graduated from Woodward High School, entered Cincinnati College, from which he received his degree in 1915.  He immediately came to Jefferson, where he practiced his profession as veterinary surgeon until 1918, at which time he received his government appointment.
     On July 29, 1916, Dr. Storch was united in marriage with Miss Florence Bailey, a native of Jefferson.  Dr. and Mrs. Storch have no children.
     Dr. Storch belongs to the Knights of Pythias, and Mrs. Storch is a member of the Congregational church.  They are well known and have many friends throughout Ashtabula County.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 881
  F. W.  SUNBURY

Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  933
  EMIL SUNDSTROM is a veteran of the World War and a progressive young business man of Conneaut.  He was born in Finland, Aug. 24, 1893, and is the son of Jacob and Mary (Karhunen) Sundstrom.)
     The Sundstrom Family came to this country in 1895, and located at Conneaut, where Jacob Sundstrom and his wife still reside.  They have three children:  Emil, the subject of this sketch; Elizabeth, deceased; and William, lives at Conneaut.
     Emil Sundstrom received his education in the public schools of Conneaut, and began life as a clerk for T. Rajala, and in 1918 went with the Co-Operative Grocery Company, of which he served as manager for six months.  During the World War, Mr. Sundstrom was inducted into service on Aug. 26, 1918, and sent to Camp Taylor, Kentucky, where he entered the officer's training school.  He was discharged on Dec. 16, 1918.  He then returned to his former position with the Co-Operative Grocery Company.
     On March 29, 1917, Mr. Sundstrom was united in marriage with Miss Anna Johnson, who was born at Conneaut, April 2, 1898, the daughter of Oscar W. and Louise (Alva) Johnson, native of Finland and residents of Finland.  There are three children in the Johnson's family: William, died in1911; Mrs. Sundstrom; and John, who was graduated from the Case School of Applied Science at Cleveland in June, 1924, as an electrical engineer.  Mrs.. Sundstrom  is a graduate of Conneaut High School and Conneaut Business College.
     Mr. and Mrs. Sundstrom are members of the Lutheran Church and are well and favorably known in their community.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  ~ Page 691
GEORGE W. SWANEY, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War and a leading citizen of Ashtabula County.  He was born in Pennsylvania, in 1835.
     George W. Swaney spent his boyhood on his father's farm and attended the district schools.  At an early age he went to Wisconsin, where he became a prominent lumber man.  Mr. Swaney owned land there and remained there until 1883, at which time he removed to Ashtabula County and lived retired at Amboy until the time of his death, July 22, 1915.
     During the Civil War Mr. Swaney served with a Wisconsin company and was wounded while in action.  Mr. Swaney was a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic.
     On July 6, 1865, Mr. Swaney was united in marriage with Miss Lydia Puffer, a native of Erie County, Pa., born Sept. 6, 1838, and the daughter of Erasmus and Dianna (Catlin) Puffer.  Mr. Puffer settled in Ashtabula county in 1848 and operated a farm in Conneaut Township for many years.  Mr. and Mrs. Puffer were the parents of the following children:  Harriet, married Francis Jerrils, both deceased; Caroline, married Seth Potter, both deceased;  Sarah, William, deceased; Mrs. Swaney; Eliza, married Perry Ryan, both deceased; Henry, lives in Pennsylvania; Benjamin and Anna, deceased; and Henrietta, married Allen Turner, deceased, and she lives at Amboy, Ohio.  Mr. and Mrs. Swaney reared an adopted son, Frank Puffer Swaney, who was born June 12, 1865.  He lives at Denver, Colo., and is a locomotive engineer.
     Mrs. Swaney lives at Amboy, where she owns her home and a small farm.  She is a member of the Methodist Church and has voted the Republican ticket once.  Mrs. Swaney is a well known citizen of Ashtabula County and is highly esteemed.
(Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 844)
Note:  The family Grave Plot is at City Cemetery, Conneaut, Ohio - see http://www.conneautohio.us/citycemgravestones_pg2.htm)
  F. P. SWIFT, deceased, was among the substantial and highly esteemed citizens of Ashtabula County.  He was born in Pennsylvania, Nov. 19, 1852, and was the son of Charles and Maria (Waters) Swift.
     At the age of 24 years Mr. Swift came to Ashtabula County and engaged in general farming and stock raising in Williamsfield Township.  He died Feb. 18, 1920.
     On Mar. 11, 1877, Mr. Swift was united in marriage with Miss Nellie Barnes, a native of Ashtabula County, born Dec. 25, 1858, and the daughter of John and Charlotte (Leonard) Barnes, the former a native of Ohio and the latter of Massachusetts.  Mr. Barnes was born June 14, 1823, and died at the age of 57 years.  His wife was born Aug. 27, 1824, and died Mar. 24, 1907.  There were four children in the Barnes family, as follows:  Judson, deceased; Ella, deceased; Mrs. Swift; and Abbie, lives in Ashtabula.  By a former marriage, Mrs. Barnes had a son, Lucius Phelps.  To F. P. and Nellie (Barnes) Swift four children were born, as follows:  Cassius, born Sept. 26, 1881, died Feb. 2, 1913; Lottie, deceased; Charles, lives near the home place; and Claridon, at home.  Cassius Swift left five children: Thalia, Lyle, Hubert, Nellie and Marybelle.
     Mrs. Nellie Swift has many friends and the Swift family ranks among the representative citizens of Ashtabula County.
Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 ~ Page 799
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