T. L. WADE, deceased, was a leading farmer and prominent citizen of Ashtabula County for many years.  He was born in Massachusetts and in 1840 came to Ashtabula County with his parents and located on the present Wade farm in Andover Township.
     T. L. Wade was married at Andover to Miss Augusta Betts, also a native of Massachusetts, and to this union the following children were born;  Marcia A., livers on the home place; Mrs. Ellen M. Schuyler, Colfax, deceased; and S. M., deceased.
     Miss Marcia A. Wade was born on the farm where she now lives, Oct. 4, 1840.  During her life she has engaged extensively in dairy farming and has met with unusual success.  Miss Wade now lives retired on her farm.
     Mrs. Wade is among the interesting pioneers of Ashtabula county.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 791

GEORGE E. WAHLSTROM, professor of music at the Harbor Special School, is among the leading and widely known musicians of Ashtabula County.  He was born in Helsingfors, Finland, Apr. 22, 1883, and is a son of Carl and Gustava (Forsman) Wahlstrom.
     Carl Wahlstrom was born in Finland in 1847.  He was a merchant there during his entire life and died in 1920.  His wife died in 1899.  Mr. and Mrs. Wahlstrom had seven children, of whom George E., the subject of this sketch, is the only surviving member.
     George E. Wahlstrom was educated in the public schools of his native town, from which he was graduated in 1899.  Three years later he completed a course at the Helsingfors Military Band School.  In 1902 he came to this country and settled at Maynard, Mass., where he directed a Finish band.  Two years later he removed to Monessen, Pa., where he conducted a band and also taught orchestra music in the high school.  In 1910 Mr. Wahlstrom went to Berlin, Germany, where he spent one year in the study of music.  His Monessen band made a European trip in 1920 and is recognized as one of the leading bands in that section of the state.  While on the tour Mr. Wahlstrom was honored by the President of Finland, who presented him with the Cross of the White Rose, a tribute to Mr. Wahlstrom's ability as a conductor.
     In August, 1922, Mr. Wahlstrom came to Ashtabula, where he took charge of the Humina band, which was organized in Ashtabula  thirty years ago.  He teaches orchestration and music in the Harbor Special School and also conducts the school band of forty pieces.  In 1924 Mr. Wahlstrom organized the Ashtabula Philharmonic orchestra, which contains forty members.  Its first public appearance was made at the Ashtabula Hotel on Sunday, Nov. 23, 1924.
     On Nov. 19, 1908, Mr. Wahlstrom was married to Miss Hilma Heikkinen,  who was born at Hancock, Mich., May 7, 1885.  She is the daughter of Peter and Mary (Kempainen) Heikkinen, natives of Finland, and early settlers of Michigan.  They are now deceased.  To Mr. and Mrs. Wahlstrom the following children have been born:  Irma, born at Red Lodge, Mont., Aug. 30, 1909; Marie, born at Calumet, Mich., Aug. 25, 1913; Charlotte, born at Monessen, Pa., Aug. 29, 1919; Marie, born at Monessen, Pa., Apr. 3, 1917; and Airi, born at Monessen, Pa., July 30, 1920.
     Mr. and Mrs. Wahlstrom are identified with the Republican party in politics, and are members of the Finnish Lutheran Church.  He belongs to the Elks Lodge and the Knights of Kaleva.  Mr. Wahlstrom has an extensive acquaintance in Ashtabula County and is held in the highest regard by all who know him.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 1098

T. M. WAID, a prosperous farmer and stockman of Colebrook Township, was born in that township, Apr. 6, 1869.  He is a son of Thomas M. and Mary (McLean) Waid.
     Thomas M. Waid came to Ashtabula County from Pennsylvania in 1867, and located at Hartsgrove.  He was a farmer during his life and died Jan. 17, 1909.  His wife, who was born in Pennsylvania, Aug. 26, 1832, died Feb. 20, 1909.  Mr. and Mrs. Waid were the parents of the following children: Margaret Payne, lives at Orwell, Ohio; John, lives in Colebrook Township; William and James, deceased; T. M., the subject of this sketch; Frederick E., lives at Meadville, Pa.; and two children died in infancy.
     T. M. Waid was educated in the schools of Orwell and New Lyme, after which he taught school at Colebrook for several terms.  Mr. Waid has lived on his present farm since 1906, and is among the leading dairyman of that section.  He owns 175 acres of land.
     On Dec. 25, 1891, Mr. Waid was united in marriage with Miss Laura Owen, who was born at Colebrook Feb. 4, 1872, the daughter of Mark and Susan (Spaulding) Owen.  Mr. Owen was a prominent farmer of Colebrook Township during his life and died Apr. 28, 1918.  His wife, who was born in Mahoning County, Ohio, June 24, 1848, now resides in Green Township, Trumbull County, Ohio.  Mr. and Mrs. Owen were the parents of six children: Homer, deceased; Mrs. Waid; Allie, deceased; Charles; Earl, lives at Youngstown, Ohio; and Elmer, lives in Green Township, Trumbull County, Ohio.  To T. M. and Laura (Owen) Waid six children have been born, as follows:  Harry, lives at Colebrook; Helen Vanderpole lives in Chicago; Ethel a teacher, lives at home; Leta, died in infancy; Marion, was graduated from Orwell High School in 1923; and Carl, at home.
     Mr. Waid is a Republican, has served as township trustee and is a member of the School board.  He and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church and are widely known throughout the county.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 1084

G. M. WARREN, one of the progressive farmers and stockmen of Colebrook Township, was born at Bloomfield, Ohio, Apr. 1, 1847, and is the son of D. C. and Susannah (Mayhen) Warren.
     D. C. Warren was a native of Martha's Vineyard, New York and an early settler of Ohio.  He improved large tracts of land near Bloomfield and became a prosperous farmer.  He died in 1884 and his wife died Apr. 26, 1877.  She was the daughter of Holmes Mayhen, a prominent citizen of New York.  To Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Warren 10 children were born, of whom four are now living:  G. M., the subject of this sketch; Myrtie W. Baldwin; John; and Morris.
     G. M. Warren attended the district schools at Bloomfield, Ohio, and the academy at Orwell and engaged in general farming at the age of 21 years.  He owns and operates 78 acres of good farm land, where he has resided since 1896.  The place is well improved and Mr. Warren ranks among the leading farmers of that section.
     On July 4, 1872, Mr. Warren was united in marriage with Miss Emma Whittier, who was born Jan. 11, 1849, and the daughter of A. P. and Jane (Lockwood) Whittier who came from Chaumont, Jefferson County, N. Y., whose ancestors came to this country from Holland and were among the signers of the Declaration of Independence.  They were members of the Vandeberg family who came to this country with the Van Statts and founded the town of Stattsburgh, N. Y.
     Mr. and Mrs. Warren have two adopted children: Amy Gregory Warren, who lives in Toledo; and William George Warren who has three children, Gladys, George and William, Jr.
     In politics Mr. Warren is identified with the Republican party.  He has served as school director and has always taken an active interest in the affairs of his community.  Mrs. Warren is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 996

RILEY G. WARREN, who is successfully engaged in business at East Trumbull, in Trumbull Township, is a native of Ohio.  He was born near Cortland, July 12, 1872, and is now of David and Susan (Devine) Warren. 
     David Warren followed farming and stock raising in his entire life and died in April, 1855.  His wife died Oct. 9, 1923.  Riley G., the subject of this sketch was their only child.
     Riley G. Warren attended the district schools and in early life engaged in farming and stock raising in Trumbull Township, Ashtabula County.  Since January, 1822, he has been located at East Trumbull, where he deals in general merchandise.  He has established a fine business and is among the enterprising merchants of the community.
     On Dec. 9, 1896, Mr. Warren was united in marriage with Miss Maud McArthur, who was born at East Trumbull, Nov. 13, 1875.  She is a daughter of Clayton and Jane (Brown) McArthur, natives of Ohio.  Mr. McArthur was a Civil War veteran, having been a member of the 177th Ohio Voluntary Infantry.  He was a Republican, a member of the Masonic lodge and belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic.  He died Nov. 7, 1923, and his wife died, Feb. 2, 1882.  Mrs. Warren was their only child.  Mr. and Mrs. Warren have two children:  Doris, born Oct. 7, 1897, married on Aug. 8, 1917 to Ervin Hallie Pifer, lives at Rock Creek, Ohio, and they have three children, Margaret, Robert and Ida Virginia; and Maida, born Mar. 15, 1904, married on May 10, 1923, to O. R. Burwell, lives at Conneaut, and they have one child, Marcile.
     Mr. Warren is a Republican and he and his family hold membership in the Disciple Church.  They stand high in the community and throughout Ashtabula County.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 965

WILLIAM WARREN, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War and a prominent pioneer citizen of Ashtabula County.  He was born near Watertown, N. Y., Apr. 20, 1843, the son of Valentine and Emmaline Allen Warren, who for many years owned and operated an hotel at Fairview, Pa.
     William Warren was a fisherman during his early life and after coming to Ashtabula County at the close of the Civil War he engaged in general farming and horse raising.  In 1869 he war married to Miss Julia Cook, who was born in a log cabin on the banks of Lake Erie, in Ashtabula County, Jan. 12, 1848.  She was the daughter of Silas and Mary (Palmer) Cook, who settled there in 1824.  Silas Cook cleared the land to timber, which is new owned by the Ashtabula Golf Club.  This is now considered a very valuable tract of land.  Mr. Warren died Mar. 7, 1898.
     During the Civil War William Warren enlisted from Watertown, N. Y., and served with th 10th New York Volunteer Infantry.  He was disabled during the early part of the war and spent a great deal of time in the army hospitals.
     To William and Julia (Cook) Warren four children were born, as follows:  Verner L., born Jan. 18th, 1871, engaged in automobile business at 30 Elm Street, Ashtabula; Harry E., born Jan. 22, 1874, foreman in Ashtabula Tool Shop and also interested in farming; Homer O., twin brother of Harry, born Jan. 22, 1874, owner of the Troy Business College; Forrest T., born Dec. 15, 1881, engaged in the automobile business; Bessie L., adopted daughter, born Apr. 17, 1893, now residing at Chicago, Ill., married Gordon Williams Ivison, Nov. 26, 1915.
     V. L. Warren, a garage owner of Ashtabula, is highly esteemed for his integrity and industry.  He was born in Ashtabula, where he has spent his entire life.  For the past 17 years he has engaged in the automobile business and in 1915 moved to his present location at 30 Elm Street, which is among the up-to-date garages and machine shops of the city.  In 1893 Mr. Warren was married to Miss Florence Adams, a daughter of Edward and Mary Adams, natives of Ashtabula, where Mr. Adams still resides.  His wife died in 1906.  Mr. and Mrs. Warren have one daughter, Ilah, a student t Cedar Crest College, Allentown, Pa.  Mr. Warren belongs to the Knights of Pythias and is a reliable and excellent citizen of his community.
     After the death of her husband, in 1898, Mrs. William Warren was married on Feb. 2, 1910, to S. C. Tarbell.  The reside in Ashtabula.
     Mr. Warren was a Republican, and a member of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 997

C. B. WATERS, of Pierpont, ranks among the enterprising and successful business men of Ashtabula County.  He was born in Crawford County, Pa., Aug. 27, 1880, and is a son of Hiram and Mary J. (Ballard) Waters.
     Hiram Waters was born in Erie County, Pa., and in 1881 came to Ashtabula County and located at Pierpont, where he worked at his trade, that of a carpenter.  He was among the pioneer business men of that section and was widely known throughout Ashtabula County as a funeral director.  He died May 22, 1906, and his wife now resides with her daughter, Mrs. Williams. By his first marriage to Miss Elizabeth Broughton, who died Oct. 11, 1875, Mr. Waters had three children: Joel, lives retired in Wisconsin; William and Martha, both deceased.  To Hiram and Mary J. (Ballard) Waters three children were born: Mary, died in infancy; C. B., the subject of this sketch; and Iv, married Edward Williams, lives in Pierpont Township.
     C. B. Waters was reared and educated at Pierpont, and at the age of 14 years began an apprenticeship with his father.  Since his father's death in 1906 Mr. Waters has conducted the business alone.
     On Oct. 25, 1902, Mr. Waters was married to Miss Blanch Downing, who was born at Pierpont, May 19, 1874, the daughter of David W. and Betsy (Lowden) Downing.  Mr. Downing was an early settler of Pierpont Township and one of its most successful farmers.  He died Mar. 29, 1900, and his wife died Nov. 23, 1913.  They were the parents of five children: Phoebe, deceased, was a wife of Thomas Collier; Lorinda, deceased, was the wife of L. E. Stevens; Addie, the widow of E. W. Wright, lives at West Springfield, Pa.; Mrs. Waters; and Chester, lives at Conneaut.  Mr. and Mrs. Waters have no children.
     Mr. Waters is a Republican and he and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church.  They are widely known and highly esteemed citizens of their community.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  1074

DR. F. L. WATSON has been a successful and well known physician and surgeon of Conneaut for the past 23 years.  He was born at Olean, N. Y., Oct. 23, 1874, and is the son of Rev. Lorenzo Dow and Eleanora (Lawrence) Watson.
     Rev. Lorenzo Dow Watson was a widely known minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church.  He was a native of Maryland and spent his life preaching in various sections of the country.  He died at Brooklyn, N. Y., in 1918, and his wife died three years later.  Rev. Watson was also a teacher and lawyer and held 16 degrees from different universities and colleges in the country.  There were but two children in the Watson family:  Frank, who died in infancy; and Dr. Fred, the subject of this sketch.
     Dr. Fred Watson was reared at Geneva, N.Y., and attended Geneseo Wesleyan University and later studied medicine at Cleveland, Ohio, where he received his degree on Apr. 4, 1899.  He began the practice of his profession at Newport, R. I., and after a short time located at Cleveland and later in Toledo and Chesterville, Ohio.  Dr. Watson has been located at Conneaut since 1901 and is known throughout Ashtabula County as a thoroughly competent physician and surgeon.  During the World War he volunteered his services but was not called.  Dr. Watson's office is at 519 Broad Street, as is also his residence.
     In 1900 Dr. Watson was united in marriage with Miss Frances Pike, a native of New York and the daughter of Clarence and Carrie (Thompson) Pike.  Mr. Pike is deceased and his widow lives at Fairport, N. Y.  Mrs. Watson has a brother, Clarence, who lives in San Francisco, Calif.  To Dr. and Mrs. Watson have been born three children, as follows:  Mildred, married Donald Douglas, lives at Erie, Pa.; Anton C. and Kenneth Fred, both students.  There are two grandchildren, Jack and Robert Douglas.
     Dr. Watson is identified with the Republican party in politics and belongs to the Loyal Order of Moose.  He and his wife are active church workers in the Methodist Episcopal Church and are highly esteemed in their community.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  1059

HENRY J. WEBB, who lives in Colebrook Township, is a veteran of the Civil War and a member of one of the oldest families of Ashtabula County.  He was born in Colebrook, Oct. 20, 1832, and is a son of Sylvanus and Olive (Martin) Webb.
     Sylvanus Webb was a native of New York, born Sept. 26, 1803.  His wife was born there, Jan. 22, 1807.  Shortly after their marriage, in 1822, Mr. and Mrs. Webb came to Ohio and settled on a farm in Colebrook Township, where they spent the remainder of their lives.  Mr. Webb died Nov. 26, 1878, and his wife died Feb. 26, 1876.  They were the parents of the following children: William Fayette, born Feb. 17, 1825; Sebastian, born Nov. 30, 1826; Elkanah, born Jan. 23, 1828; Lydia Anne, born May 9, 1831; Catherine, born May 26, 1833; F. F.,  born May 10, 1835; H. H., born Mar. 19, 1837; Olive C. Owen, born Aug. 14, 1839; Oliver D., born Oct. 2, 1842; Henry J., the subject of this sketch; and Daniel B., born Feb. 4, 1847.
     Henry J. Webb was reared at Colebrook and at the age of eighteen  years volunteered for service during the Civil War.  He enlisted with Company I, One Hundred and Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was in service about one year, when he was seriously wounded and discharged from service.  Mr. Webb has lived on this farm for thirty-five years and is one of the pioneer shoemakers of the community, at which trade he is still actively engaged.
     In 1865, Mr. Webb is married to Miss Cynthia L. Allison, who was born on this farm in 1841.  She is now deceased.  To Mr. and Mrs. Webb two children were born:  Alice, who died in infancy; and Inez Parsons, who lives with her father.  She has two children: Wayne, lives at Warren, Ohio; and Bessie Parsons, at home.
     Mr. Webb is a Republican and has served as school director and constable.  He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and belongs to the Grand Army of the Republic.
Source #2 - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 1084

H. A. WEIBLEN, who is successfully engaged in the real estate business in Ashtabula, was born there in 1877 and is the son of A. and Caroline (Goeble) Weiblen.
     A. Weiblen was a native of Germany, as was also his wife.  He was born in 1842 and died in 1920.  Mr. Weiblen was a tanner by trade and many years ago came to this country and followed his trade.  He later engaged in the grocery business.  Mr. and Mrs. Weiblen had the following children:  Mrs. D. C. Kinnear, lives at Waterbury, Conn.; and she has a daughter, Mildred Harmon, who is a talented young musician of Ashtabula; Mrs. T. A. Cheney lives in Ashtabula, and she has two children, Paul and Virginia;  and H. A., the subject of this sketch.
     H. A. Weiblen received his education in the public schools of Ashtabula, where he has always lived.  When a young man he engaged in the grocery business and in 1907 became interested in the real estate business.  His venture in that business has been successful and he is well and favorably known throughout the county.  Mr. Weiblen's office is located at 52 Lake Street.
     In December, 1899, Mr. Weiblen was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Espy, a native of Ashtabula, and the daughter of James and Fern (Collins) Espy, natives of Espyville, Ohio.  Mr. Espy was born in 1840 and died in 1917.  His wife, who was born in 1845, died in 1898.  Mr. and Mrs. Espy were the parents of the following children: Collins, died in 1897, as did also his wife, Emma Stevens, when they were killed by a train in Ashtabula; Robert, lives in Franklin, Ohio, married Margaret Barr, and they have one child, Weldon Barr; Mary, married James Eagles, and they have two children, Jean and Espy, live at Conneaut; Harriet Watrous, lives in Ashtabula, and has one son, Robert; and Mrs. Weiblen.  To Mr. and Mrs. Weiblen one son has been born, Collins, born in 1905, a high school student.
    Mr. Weiblen is a Democrat and a member of the Congregational church.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  1029

DR. W. S. WEISS, health commissioner of Ashtabula County, was born in Champion, Trumbull County, Ohio, Mar. 6, 1864, and is a son of Amos and Hannah (Price) Weiss.
     Amos Weiss was a native of Mahoning County, Ohio, born in 1826.  He was a general farmer and extensive land owner and died in 1906.  His wife, who was born at Youngstown, Ohio, in 1830, also died in 1906.  Mr. and Mrs. Weiss were married in 1849 and reared a family of six children, as follows:  John and Charles, deceased; Dr. W. S., the subject of this sketch; Nellie Gaylord lives in Los Angeles, Cal.; Mrs. Mary Hatch, lives at Warren, Ohio; and Salome Brunson, who died in 1917.
     Dr. W. S. Weiss spent his boyhood on his father's farm and attended the public school.  After attending Hiram College and Ohio State University, he entered the Medical School of Western Reserve University, Cleveland, from which he was graduated in 1888.  After practicing his profession at Cortland, Ohio, for two years, he went to Rock Creek, Ohio where he remained 28 years.  In 1918 Dr. Weiss came to Jefferson, where he has since engaged in the practice of his profession.  On Aug. 1, 1922, he was appointed health commissioner of Ashtabula County.
     On Aug. 19, 1890, Dr. Weiss was united in marriage at Cortland, Ohio, with Miss Alice Anderson, a native of that place.  To this union have been born four children as follows:  Helen born in 1891, married Walter Bender lives at Youngstown, Ohio; Mildred, born in 1893, lives at home; Agnes, born in 1895, married W. C. Burnet, lives at Lewistown, Mont.; and Walter A., born in 1906, who was graduated from Jefferson High School in 1824 and is now attending Antioch college.
     Dr. Weiss is a Republican and a member of the Congregational church.  He belongs to the Masonic lodge and has served as a member of the school board at Rock Creek and Jefferson since 1893, and as a member of County Board of Education for past ten years.  Dr. Weiss is a capable, energetic and public spirited man, one whose life means much to his community.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 1056

ISAAC H. WELCH, deceased, was for many years identified with Ashtabula County as a prominent citizen.  He was born at Alliance, Ohio, Oct. 13, 1845.
     On Oct. 17, 1873, Mr. Welch was united in marriage with Miss Mary S. Williams, a native of Jefferson, and a member of one of Ashtabula County's oldest families.  She was born Oct. 17, 1853, and is the daughter of Joseph and Amanda (Hathaway) Williams.
     Joseph Williams came to Ashtabula County with his parents in 1819, making the trip from New York by oxen teams.  He was the son of Silas Williams, who was killed by a falling tree in March, 1836.  Joseph Williams became a prosperous farmer of Ashtabula County and died Jan. 1, 1923.  His wife died Jan. 25, 1895.  She was also a member of an old Ohio family that settled there in 1836.  To Isaac H. and Mary S. (Williams) Welch, three children were born:  Silas N., born Feb. 20, 1875, died Oct. 18, 1899; Joseph F., born July 22, 1882, a civil engineer, lives at Buffalo, N. Y.; and Walter H., born July 30, 1892, and expert accountant, lives at Atlanta, Ga.  There are four grandchildren: Richard Joseph, Henry Walter, George Newell and Jean Effie.
     Isaac H. Welch was a harness maker by trade and owned and operated a shop at Jefferson for many years.  He died June 23, 1916.  Mrs. Welch owns 200 acres of good farm land in Ashtabula County, as well as her home and other property in Jefferson.
     Mr. Welch was a Republican and a charter member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.  The Welch family is widely known in Ashtabula County.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  1071

EDWARD L. WELLMAN is a well known business man and substantial citizen of Conneaut.  He was born there June 24, 1885, and is the son of Forest and Lavinia (Wright) Wellman.
     Forest Wellman was born at Madison, Ohio, and for many years has been a prominent farmer of Conneaut Township.  He is now associated with the American Can Company of Cleveland and lives in Cleveland.  Mrs. Wellman is deceased.  To Mr. and Mrs. Wellman three children were born: Monta, died at the age of 18 years; Edward L., the subject of this sketch, and Ralph, lives in Cleveland.
     After receiving his preliminary education in Conneaut, Edward L. Wellman attended a Cleveland business college and remained in that city four years.  Since 1910 he has been associated in business with the Conneaut Leather Company and is now secretary of the firm.
     In 1907, Mr. Wellman was united in marriage with Miss Julia Chapman, a native of Conneaut Township, and the daughter of John and Lorain (Smith) Chapman, natives of Pennsylvania and early settlers of Ashtabula County.  Mr. Chapman died in 1908 and his wife died in 1896.  They were the parents of the following children:  Belle, deceased, was the wife of Charles Hedder, lives at Conneaut; J. D., deceased; George, engaged in the real estate business at Conneaut; Sylvia, married P. C. Gates, lives in Beaver Center, Pa.; Warren, lives at Beaver Center, Pa.; Grace, married F. E. Bernd, lives in Cleveland; and Joe and Julia, twins.  To Mr. and Mrs. Wellman have been born two children, John and Richard, students.
     In politics, Mr. Wellman is identified with the Republican party.  He is a member of the Methodist Church and belongs to the Masonic lodge.  Mr. Wellman is a reliable citizen, industrious and enterprising.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  677

E. E. WELTON, a substantial and well known farmer of Saybrook Township, is a member of one of Ashtabula County's oldest families.  He was born at Harpersfield, Ohio, Nov. 22, 1849, and is the son of Nathan and Chrinthia (Griffin) Welton.
     Truman N. Welton, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was a native of Connecticut, and among the earliest settlers of Austinburg.  He was a teacher for many years and later purchased a farm of 100 acres in Saybrook Township, where he engaged in dairy farming.  His son, Nathan, was born in Ashtabula and became one of the farmers and stockmen of the county.  He died at the age of 65 years and his wife died at the age of 57 years.  They were the parents of five children, two of whom are now living:  E. E., the subject of this sketch; and Arthur, who lives in Ashtabula.
     E. E. Welton grew up on his father's farm and attended the schools of Austinburg.  When a young man he entered the employ of the New York Central Railroad as a switch tender, where he remained until 1908, at which time he purchased his present farm.  At one time Mr. Welton owned 112 acres, 40 of which were later sold to his son-in-law, Harry Bolte.
     Mr. Welton was married first to Miss Fannie Starkweather, deceased.  She met her death while preparing breakfast for her family, when her clothing was ignited and she died from burns.  Mr. and Mrs. Welton were the parents of five children:  Edward, who died in 1917; Ernest, lives at Akron, Ohio; Robert, Ashtabula; George, lives at Saybrook; and Mrs. Pearl Parker, lives at Kenmore, Ohio.  On March 24, 1886, Mr. Welton was married to Miss Catherine Frambaugh, a native of Liverpool, Ohio, and the daughter of Leobold and Margaret (Mott) Frambaugh, both deceased.  To Mr. and Mrs. Frombaugh the following children were born: Margaret Offenburg, lives at Lenox, Ohio; Lena Neff, Helen Walton,  and Jacob, all deceased; Henry, lives at Akron, Ohio; Anna Hill, Mary Walton, Theodore, George, and Charles, all decease; and Mrs. Welton.  To E. E. and Catherine (Frombaugh) Welton, ten children were born, as follows:  Frederick, born Jan. 16, 1886, lives at Ashtabula;  Willard, born Nov. 16, 1888, lives at Ashtabula; Llewellyn, born May 2, 1890, lives at East Ashtabula; Harry, born Sept. 4, 1892, died at the age of 18 years; Cora, born July 23, 1894, wife of C. J. Lockwood, Madison, Ohio; Harvey, born July 26, 1896, a veteran of the World War, lives at home; Elsie, born Aug. 12, 1898, wife of Harry Bolte, Ashtabula; Bernice, born Oct. 10, 1902, wife of Willis Mosier, Garrettsville, Ohio; Earl born May 11, 1907, and Lillian, born Jan. 4, 1909, both at home.
     Mr. Welton is one of the highly esteemed men of his community.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  567

WILLIAM E. WENNER, educator, lecturer and legislator, is one of the widely known men of Ashtabula County and Northern Ohio.  He was born in Pennsylvania, Aug. 27, 1872, the eldest of 12 children, 11 of whom are living.  His father was of Pennsylvania Dutch descent, and his mother was of Scotch Irish parentage.
     Mr. Wenner received his elementary training in the public schools of Pennsylvania, and afterward attended the Westminster Preparatory School, Clarion State Normal and Westminster College, receiving from the last named institution, his Bachelor of Arts Degree.  He was dependent upon his own efforts for the means of defraying his expenses while a student in these institutions.
     For four years Mr. Wenner taught in rural and high schools.  For eight years he was superintendent of schools at Fredericksburg, Ohio.  Following this, he was, for two years, head of the English Department of Slippery Rock State Normal School at Slippery Rock, Pa.  He resigned this position to become assistant principal of Wooster University Preparatory School at Wooster, Ohio, being associated in this relationship with Prof. J. H. Dickason, head of the Wooster University Summer School for Teachers.  This widely popular school was in session upwards of 20 summers, during 14 of which Mr. Wenner was a member of the faculty teaching Latin and Literature.  For 15 years, Mr. Wenner has been superintendent of the Harbor Special School District at Ashtabula, and during that time, these schools have maintained a high standard too well known to the people of this community to need repetition here.
     Mr. Wenner is now serving his third term in the Ohio State Legislature, being a member of the Senate in the 85^th Session.  Mr. Wenner has advanced in a political way, not as a result of efforts on his own behalf during campaigns, but because the voters realize his usual ability, his fairness and fearlessness, his integrity and dependability.  His only boss is his own conscience – his sense of right and justice toward all whom he represents.  He is particularly well equipped to fill a position in which direct first-hand knowledge of the requirements and interests of men in different relations to society is essential.  He knows what it means to work up by his own efforts.  He spent the first 18 years of his life on a Pennsylvania farm with comparatively limited opportunities, but he struggled and studied until he acquired a good education through the exercise of an eager and retentitive mind.  Today he is known as a student of many of the big questions of local, state and national interests.  His analytical mind, quickened by keen perception has given him an unusually clear conception of some of the most intricate problems.
     While in the Legislature, Mr. Wenner has been particularly interested in legislation affecting public education, Americanization and labor.  In the 83^rd Session, he was chairman of the Committee on Building Loan and other savings institutions, was a member of the Committee on Universities and Colleges, States and Economic Betterment, Cities, Common Schools, Federal Relations and Labor.  In the 84^th Session he was a member of the Committees on Cities, Labor, Taxation and Common Schools.  During his first term he introduced among other measures, a bill for the revision of the school code which is now part of the statutes of Ohio.  While serving his next term he presented a bill providing for compulsory physical education, and a bill for the Extension of the Benefits of the Workmen’s Compensation Act, commonly known as the Occupational Disease Bill.  Mr. Wenner is especially interested in revision of the methods of legislation; changes in the methods of levying taxes; education, with special emphasis on physical training, and practical Americanization; and questions affecting labor.
     For ten summers, Mr. Wenner has been on the Redpath Chautauqua Circuit, lecturing on civic, social and educational themes.  During this time he has delivered over 1500 addresses in over a thousand cities in about thirty-five states.
     On Jan. 8, 1902, Mr. Wenner was married to Miss Margie L. Rugh of Salem, Pa.  They have two sons, Thomas and Leland.
     Mr. Wenner is a member of the Masonic Lodge, holding membership in Garfield Lodge, A. F. & A. M. No. 528, Shreve, Ohio; the Council at Conneaut, Ohio; the Chapter and Commandery at Ashtabula, and the Consistory at Cleveland.  He is a member of the District, State and National Educational Associations.  He is President of the Ashtabula Chamber of Commerce and of the Community Fund Committee, and is a member of the Congregational Church and of the National Council of the Young Men’s Christian Association.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  449     - Portrait on Page 448

G. D. WHEELER, who ranks among the leading and successful farmers of Ashtabula County, was born on the farm where he now lives in Morgan Township, Feb. 22, 1867, and is a son of J. H. and Marian (Case) Wheeler.
     J. H. Wheeler was a native of Saybrook Township and the son of Isaac Taylor, who was among the first settlers of Ashtabula County.  The former engaged in the mercantile business at East Trumbull, Ohio, during his early life, and in 1859 purchased the present Wheeler farm in Morgan Township, where he died Apr. 6, 1886.  His wife was a native of Hartsgrove, Ohio, born Aug. 13, 1838.  She died May 29, 1921.  To this union three children were born:  Clara Bond, born July 16, 1857, died June 1, 1918; M. P., born May 19, 1862, lives at Casper, Wyo.; and G. D.,  the subject of this sketch.
     After the death of her husband, Mrs. Wheeler was later married to H. W. Horton, of Hartsgrove, Ohio.
     G. D. Wheeler attended the district school and has spent his entire life on the same farm.  He specializes in dairy farming and is successful.
     On Jan. 5, 1888, Mr. Wheeler was married to Miss Mabel Gallup, who was born in Morgan Township, June 6, 1870, the daughter of William and R. A. (Bailey) Gallup.  She died in 1891.  On June 18, 1893, Mr. Wheeler was married to Miss Ada Bower, a native of Trumbull, Ohio, born Feb. 22, 1867, and the daughter of Simon and Eliza (Wright) Bower, who were the parents of the following children: Anna Ferris, lives at Pontiac, Mich.; Mrs. Wheeler and Ralph Bower, lives at Geneva.  To G. D. and Ada (Bower) Wheeler two children were born:  Marian Moore, born June 7, 1894, lives in Ashtabula, and has one son, Robert G. Moore, born May 29, 1919; and Helen, born July 10, 1904, lives at home.
     Politically Mr. Wheeler is a Democrat.  He is a member of the Christian Church, and a reliable citizen of Morgan Township.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  1078

S. C. WHETSON,  a successful farmer and stockman of Colebrook Township, and the owner of 100 acres of well improved land, was born at Bloomfield, in Trumbull County, Ohio, in October, 1873, and is a son of T. B. and Mary (Copper) Whetson.  Mr. and Mrs. Whetson were born in Pennsylvania.  They were the parents of the following children:  Angeline, lives at Warren, Ohio; Elgie, lives at Painesville, Ohio; S. C., the subject of this sketch; Dora, lives at Kenilworth, Ohio; Elgin, lives on the old home place; and John, lives at Greensburg, Ohio.
     S. C. Whetson received his education in the public schools and spent his boyhood on his father's farm in Bloomfield.  HE has lived in Colebrook Township since 1913, where he is engaged in dairy farming.
     On Nov. 18, 1902, Mr. Whetson was united in marriage with Miss Mabel P. Knight, a native of Trumbull County, born in 1880, and a daughter of Richard and Martha Knight, both deceased.  To Mr. and Mrs. Whetson five children have been born, as follows:  Martha Mullett, lives at Hartford, Ohio; M. R., a farmer, lives in Colebrook Township; Dora Martig of Minnesota; Nina, and Wilma, at home.
     Mr. Whetson is an independent voter and in 1824 was appointed township trustee.  He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and has served on the school board four years.  Mr. Whetson is a practical and ambitious farmer, and a man highly esteemed in his neighborhood.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  946

CAPTAIN EDWARD ORSON WHITNEY, superintendent of the Ashtabula & Buffalo Docks, is a citizen who holds the high regard of the entire community.  He was born at Henderson, N. Y., Dec. 27, 1872, and is the son of Myron J. and Florence J. (White) Whitney.
     Myron J. Whitney, a native of Henderson, N. Y., was born Jan. 27, 1843, the son of Truman Orson and Martha (Wood) Whitney.  Truman Orson Whitney was a farmer and spent his entire life at Henderson, New York.  On March 12, 1840, he was married to Miss Martha Wood.  From 1863 until 1867 he held the office of revenue assessor and from 1863 until 1872 was supervisor of the town.  Mr. Whitney was accidentally shot in the foot and his foot was amputated by Dr. Grafton of Watertown, N. Y.  He did Mar. 3, 1876.  Mr. Whitney was a prosperous farmer and owned a farm of 450 acres near Henderson, N. Y.  His son, Myron J., also farmed during his life and died at Henderson, N. Y., in 1905.  His wife, who was born Dec. 28, 1853, still lies in that city.  She is a daughter of Edward White, a native of Henderson, N. Y., who was a pioneer sea captain.  To Myron J. and Florence J. (White) Whitney three children were born, as follows:  Edward Orson, the subject of this sketch; Lee, born, in 1876, married Matilda McHugh, lives in Henderson, N. Y.; and Ethel D., the widow of Capt. Ralph Gleason, who died in July, 1911.
     Capt. Edward Orson Whitney was reared at Henderson, N. Y., and received his education in the public schools there and at Watertown, N. Y.  He began his career as a deckhand on the steamer "Missoula" when he was 17 years of age.  He was promoted to porter and watchman during the second season and served on the steamer "Spokane" as wheelsman in 1891.  In 1892 he served on the steamers "Northern King" and "Pioneer", and in 1894 was second mate on the steamer "Hiawatha" and the following year mate on the steamer "Horan A. Tuttle".  In 1898 he was mate on the steamer "Joseph L. Colby" and the following year on the same vessel.  In 1900 Captain Whitney was mate on the steamer "Thomas Wilson" and the following year on the "Queen City", and later master on the barge "Martha" and the barge "Madsira".  In 1902 he was master on the steamer "Bartlett" and the following years on the steamers "Henry Court", "William H. Gilbert", "John Erickson" and the "F. B. Morse".  In 1909 Captain Whitney was promoted to his present position as superintendent of the Ashtabula & Buffalo Docs, and removed to Ashtabula from Henderson, N. Y.  He lives at 95 Walnut Street.  Captain Whitney succeeded Capt. E. S. Henry, deceased.  In 1912 the name of the company was changed from the Ashtabula Dock Company to the Ashtabula & Buffalo Dry Docks.
     On Jan. 21, 1896, Captain Whitney was united in marriage with Miss Bertha M. Howard, a native of Henderson, N. Y., and the daughter of Clarence and Clara (Vorce) Howard.  Mr. Howard was born in Henderson, N. Y., in April, 1863, and died May 1, 1912.  His wife died at the age of 57 years.  They were the parents of the following children: Mrs. Whitney; Alma, deceased; Iva, married Phillip Lane; Ina; and Earl, married Edith Peters.  To Mr. and Mrs. Whitney four children have been born , as follows:  Zelma H., born Sept.1 4 1897, married Ralph Duff, lives in Ashtabula; Howard, born Oct. 25, 1900;  Zaida E., born Nov. 19, 1904; and Harry Payne, born April 28, 1915.
     Politically, Mr. Whitney is a Republican and he and his family are members of the Episcopal Church.  He belongs to the Masonic lodge and Shrine of Cleveland and the Elks,  and is a director of the Chamber of Commerce, president of the Ashtabula County Health League, and chief of the American Protective League of Northeastern Ohio.  In January 1924, he was elected a member of the city council.  Captain Whitney is one Ashtabula's representative citizens and the Whitney family stands high in the community.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  456
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Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page  932