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Source:
History of Columbiana County, Ohio
Harold Barth
In Two Volumes
Illustrated
Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis
1926
(Transcribed by Sharon Wick)
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S.
D'AMORE is among the successful merchants of
Wellsville where he is engaged in the grocery and produce
business. He was born in Italy, Nov. 11, 1871, and is the
son of Antonio and Marie D'Amore, both deceased. There were
seven children in the D'Amore family: Lorenzo
and Sonta, both deceased; S., the subject of
this sketch; Bernadine, Otto, Gregory,
and Satinia, all residents of Italy.
S. D'Amore spent his boyhood in his native land
and attended the public schools there. In 1901, after having
completed four years service in the Italian army, he
emigrated to the United States and settled in Wellsville,
where he followed his trade as a bricklayer. In 1912 he
established his present business on Third Street. He handles
a complete line of groceries, produce, candies, ice cream,
etc.
Mr. D'Amore is a member of the Catholic Church and is
well and favorably known in the community.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. II:
Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 763 |
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C. T. DAVIS is a progressive young business man and substantial
citizen of Lisbon. He was born at Waterford, Pa., July 12,
1890, and is the son of
W. F. and Marie (Waha) Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Davis
are residents of North East, where he is successfully
engaged in farming.
After completing his early education in the schools of
Waterford, Pa.,
C. T. Davis
attended Erie (Pa.) Business College. He served in the
government mail service for almost four years, after which
he was connected with the Philadelphia Gas Company for two
years. He then studied photography at the Southern School of
Photography at McMinnville, Tenn.
Mr. Davis
engaged in business at Titusville, Pa., for two years, spent
four years in Ashtabula, and since 1919 has been located at
Lisbon. He has a well equipped studio and is an artist in
his line of work, specializing in portrait and commercial
work.
Mr. Davis
has been in his present new location, West Lincoln Way,
since May, 1925.
On Dec. 18, 1912,
Mr.
Davis
was married to
Miss Edna May Cox,
the daughter of
Rev. F. W. and Lydia Cox,
of Titusville, Pa. They have two daughters, Frances
Evangeline and
Catherine
Elizabeth.
Mr.
Davis
is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and is
affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Source: History
of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. II: Historical Publ. Co. Topeka -
Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 717 |
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DR. FRANCIS F. DAVIS,
physician and surgeon of East Liverpool, who has practiced
his profession for almost 30 years with honor and
exceptional ability, is a veteran of the World War. He was
born at New Sheffield, Pa., July 21, 1876, and is the son of
James and Susan (Engle) Davis.
James
Davis
was a native of Moon Township, Beaver County, and his wife
was born at Vanport, Pa. In early life he was a teacher and
served as a member of the school board and as justice of the
peace for 15 years. In later years and at the time of his
death
Mr.
Davis
was successfully engaged in farming. To
Mr.
and
Mrs.
Davis
were born six children:
Dr. J. Howard,
died in 1922, and is buried in Riverview Cemetery, East
Liverpool;
Henry,
lives at Ambridge, Pa.;
Margaret,
lives at East Liverpool;
Anna,
lives at East Liverpool;
Blanche,
married
William
Moore,
lives at East Liverpool; and
Francis F.,
the subject of this sketch.
Dr. Francis F. Davis
was educated in the public schools of Beaver County,
attended New Sheffield Academy, and in 1896 was graduated
from the University of Medicine and Surgery at Cleveland. He
has since been located at East Liverpool where he has an
extensive practice.
Doctor
Davis
enlisted in the United States Army during the World War, on
June 14, 1918, and served with the Medical Corps as a first
lieutenant. He spent six months overseas with Mobile
Hospital No. 103, and was discharged at Fort McHenry,
Baltimore, Md., on May 20, 1919.
Doctor
Davis
was married to
Miss MaBelle W. Williams,
of Jamestown, N. Y., the daughter of
Fred and Eva (Rogers) Williams,
residents of that city, where he is connected with the
Voting Machine Company of Jamestown.
Dr. and Mrs. Davis
have a son,
Rogers
Francis,
born Oct. 19, 1916, who is a student at Horace Mann School,
East Liverpool.
Politically
Doctor Davis
is a Republican, and he is identified with the Columbiana
County Medical Society, the Ohio State Medical Association,
and the American Medical Association. He also belongs to the
American Legion.
Source: History
of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. I: Historical Publ. Co. Topeka -
Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 422 |
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JAMES E. DAVIS,
a prominent attorney of East Liverpool, who has been
successfully engaged in the practice of his profession for
23 years, is a native of Ohio. He was born on a farm six
miles from East Liverpool, near Calcutta, Oct. 13, 1874, and
is the son of
Jeb L.
and
Margaret (McFarland) Davis.
Jeb L. Davis,
deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was born in
Kentucky and followed general farming during his entire
life. He served throughout the Civil War with Company E,
22nd Kentucky Volunteer Infantry and received the rank of
corporal.
Mr. and Mrs. Davis
settled in Columbiana County at an early date and they are
both now deceased and buried in Riverview Cemetery, East
Liverpool. Their only child was
James E.,
the subject of this sketch.
After attending the schools of St. Clair Township,
Columbiana County, James E. Davis entered Mount Hope
Academy, which was conducted by
Prof. A. Y. Taylor,
and which later burned. He also was graduated from
Northeastern Ohio Normal University, Canfield, Ohio, and
from Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio, in the class of
1901. The same year he read law with Judge
L. T. Farr,
at Rogers, Ohio.
Mr. Davis
established his practice in East Liverpool in 1902 and now
ranks among the representative attorneys of this section of
the state. He is identified with the Columbiana County Bar
Association, the Federal Courts, the Ohio State Bar, the
Southern Columbiana Bar Association, and the Ohio State Bar
Association.
In 1899
Mr. Davis
was united in marriage with
Miss Mary Houston,
of Calcutta, Ohio, and they have a daughter,
Helen,
who resides in East Liverpool.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. II: Historical
Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 619 |
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JOHN
O. DAVIS, one of East Liverpool's popular young
business men, is a native of Pennsylvania. He was born
at Hookstown, July 29, 1890, and is the son of William
Zane and Mary Elizabeth (Johnson) Davis.
William Zane Davis, deceased, was born at
Frankfort, W. Va. He attended Scio College, where he
studied pharmacy. Later he was interested in the oil
business in West Virginia. He died in January, 1915,
and is buried at Georgetown, Pa. His widow, a native
of Hookstown, Pa., lives in East Liverpool. Nine
children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Davis, as follows:
Thomas, died in 1905; Cora, died in 1913, was
the wife of James Bond, who lives in Michigan;
William Zane, lives at Freedom, Pa.; Joseph, died
in 1919; Bertha, deceased; John O., the
subject of this sketch; Harry, lives at Freedom, Pa.;
James, lives in East Liverpool, is a World War
veteran, having served with the 331st Field Artillery; and
Mary, deceased.
John O. Davis was educated in the public schools
of East Liverpool, and when a young man learned the potter's
trade in the employ of the Knowles Taylor & Knowles Pottery
Company. He remained with this concern until 1923,
when he purchased his present business, which is known as
the Man O 'War Billiard Parlors. Mr. Davis'
place of business is well conducted and widely patronized.
He also carries a fine line of cigars, candies and
refreshments.
On Oct. 28, 1910, Mr. Davis was married to
Miss Bethel Reynolds, of East Liverpool, the daughter of
Robert S. and Priscilla (De Long) Reynolds. Mr.
Reynolds is a well known building contractor of East
Liverpool. To Mr. and Mrs. Davis three children
have been born: Roland, born July 1, 1912, attends
East Liverpool High School; Helen, born Dec. 28,
1914; and Ruby, born Nov. 11, 1918.
Mr. Davis is a Republican and a member of the
First Baptist Church and the Loyal Order of Moose.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. II:
Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 619 |
W. Edwin Davidson |
W.
EDWIN DAVIDSON is a veteran of the World War and a
prominent young man of Columbiana County. He was born
on a farm one mile east of Kensington, Oct. 28, 1895, and is
the son of William E. and Sarah (Starkey) Davidson.
William E. Davidson, deceased, was a native of
Columbiana county. He was born in Hanover Township,
Oct. 27, 1852, the son of James and Elizabeth (Britton)
Davidson, early settlers of Columbiana County.
William E. Davidson, was a prosperous farmer and served
as postmaster of Kensington for 17 years. He died July
11, 1925. His wife resides in Kensington. To
Mr. and Mrs. Davidson the following children were born:
Bessie M., Harry, Hazel, who married Fred Ash
of Chicago, W. Edwin, the subject of this sketch;
Bruce, and DeNelda, married Fred Flint, of
Minerva.
W. Edwin Davidson received his education in the
schools of Kensington, and at an early age entered the
employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad in a clerical position.
He was later employed by the American Sheet & Tin Plate
Company at Chester, West Virginia. On May 17, 1917,
Mr. Davidson volunteered for service in the World War
and served in France for more than a year. He saw
service in the St. Mehiel Drive and the Meuse Argonne.
He enlisted as a member of Troop E, 16th Cavalry, but was
transferred to Company B, 5th Ammunition Train, 5th
Division. He was discharged at Camp Sherman, Ohio,
July 30, 1919. Since February 1920, Mr. Davidson
has served as postmaster of Kensington.
In politics Mr. Davidson is identified with the
Republican party. He is a member of the Christian
Church, the Masonic Lodge, and the Disabled American
Veterans Association of the World War.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol.
II:
Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 784
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WALTER
W. DAVIDSON,
of Salem, is a member of a family
that has long been identified with the history of Columbiana
County. He was born at Franklin Square, Salem
Township, Sept. 22, 1875, the son of George W. and
Caroline (Minton) Davidson.
George W. Davidson, deceased, was born in Salem
Township, Columbiana County, in 1816, the son of Elijah
Davidson, one of the earliest settlers of this county.
He was born in Roanoke County, Va. and in early life was a
sailor being a member of the crew of the warship, Merrimac,
and later the Constitution. After coming to this
county he located on a farm in Salem Township, near
Leetonia. His son, George W., was a general
farmer and lived in Perry Township, Columbiana County.
He died in 1903 and his wife, a native of Camden, N. J.,
died in 1922. Mr. and Mrs. Davidson were the
parents of three children: E. F., died in 1919;
Norman R., lives in Green Township, Mahoning County,
Ohio; and Walter W., the subject of this sketch.
Walter W. Davidson spent his boyhood in Perry
Township and attended the district schools. He engaged
in the retail and wholesale dairy business in Salem for
several years and was later interested in the trucking
business. He served as a member of the Salem police
force for three years and in 1921 was elected constable of
Perry Township. He is now serving his second term in
that office.
On Oct. , 1894, Mr. Davidson was married to
Miss Nellie Bucey, a native of Steubenville, Ohio, the
daughter of Oliver and Elizabeth Busey, residents of
Los Angeles, Cal. Mr. and Mrs. Davidson have no
children.
Mr. Davidson is a Republican and a member of the
Disciple Church. He is an energetic citizen, who
stands well in the esteem of his fellow citizens.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol.
II: Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926
- Page 715
NOTE: Bucey / Busey is spelled both ways in this
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FRANK
S. DAVIS, who is successfully engaged in the
mercantile business at Hanoverton, was born at Winona, Ohio,
Jan. 25, 1876, and is the son of Isaac and Susan
(Morrison) Davis. Both Isaac Davis and his
wife are deceased.
Frank S. Davis attended the district schools and
when a young man entered railroad work. Later he
engaged in the saw ill business and in 1910 removed to
Hanoverton, where he engaged in construction work. His
present business was established in 1919. Mr. Davis
carried general merchandise and is well patronized by
the surrounding community.
In 1902 Mr. Davis was united in marriage with Miss Nettie Fultz,
the daughter of Jacob and Emma
(Scattergood) Fultz. Jacob Fultz is deceased and
Mrs. Fultz is now the wife of M. H. Ruble,
Hanoverton, Ohio. They have no children.
Politically, Mr. Davis is a Republican. He
and his wife are members of the Disciple Church and are
highly esteemed members of the community.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. II: Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926
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JOHN W. DAVIS
is a leading and representative citizen of
East Palestine and is widely known throughout Columbiana
County. He was born near Lisbon in Elk Run Township,
Aug. 15, 1877 and is the son of William and Amy (Chamberlin)
Davis.
William Davis, now retired, is a native of
Columbiana County, as was his wife. She is deceased.
John W. Davis received his education in the
district schools and when a young man was employed on a
farm. He then spent several eyars in a tin plate mill
at Lisbon, after which he entered the coal mines of this
section. He served as a representative of the
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for five years and is
now engaged in business at Lisbon, with offices on North
Market Street. His residence however, is in East
Palestine. Mr. Davis served as a member of the
school board of East Palestine for 12 years, and was clerk
of the board.
On Sept. 10, 1902, Mr. Davis was united in
marriage with Miss Martha Wainwright, of Lisbon, and
they have eight children: Theda, Paul, Marion, John
W., Jr., Arthur, Dale, Wayne and Betty.
Mr. Davis is an independent voter. He holds
membership in the Methodist Church and the Independent Order
of Odd Fellows. He and his family have a wide
acquaintance in the community and many friends.
Source: History of Columbiana
County, Ohio - Vol. II: Historical Publ. Co. Topeka -
Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 772 |
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THOMAS S. DAVIS
who for many years has been identified with
the Deming Company, is a native of Salem, and a member of
one of the highly esteemed pioneer families of this section.
He was born Nov. 8, 1882, the son of Walter and Elizabeth
(Mather) Davis.
Samuel Davis, great-grandfather of
Thomas S. Davis, was among the first settlers of Salem,
having located here in 1803. Walter Davis was
engaged in farming and met an accidental death in 1888, when
only 32 years of age. His wife died in 1899.
They had two children, as follows: Celia was the wife
of W. P. Holloway, deceased; and Thomas S.,
the subject of this sketch.
Thomas S. Davis attended the public schools of
Salem and in 1889 entered the employ of the Deming Company,
with whom he has remained continuously with the exception of
three years. At present he is foreman of the house
water systems and brass finishings departments.
On Sept. 8, 1904, Mr. Davis was united in
marriage with Miss Grace Schriver, the daughter of
Frederick and Florence (Bushey) Schriver, the former a
native of Germany and the latter of Ohio. Mr.
Schriver is deceased and his wife resides at Wooster.
To Mr. and Mrs. Davis three children were born:
Walter Frederick, born July 7, 1905, a student at Ohio
Wesleyan University; Robert Leroy, born Jan.
13, 1908; and Florence Elizabeth, born Aug. 10, 1912.
Mr. Davis is a Republican, a member of
the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Independent Order of
Odd Fellows. He has always been an energetic man and
stands well in the esteem of his neighbors and fellow
citizens.
Source: History of Columbiana
County, Ohio - Vol. II: Historical Publ. Co. Topeka -
Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 742 |
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DR.
KYLE D. DOTSON, a prominent dentist and leading
citizen of East and is the son of James and Margaret
Emily (King) Dotson.
James Dotson, who lies retired at Summerfield,
Ohio, is a native of Stock Township, Noble County, Ohio,
born in 1853, and his wife was born in Monroe County, Ohio
in 1864. He is the son of John and Margaret Dotson,
natives of Monroe County. James Dotson's
grandfather Dotson, came from Maryland, James
Dotson was his name, and settled at Barnesville; his
wife's maiden name was Rebecca Parker, both are
buried at Summerfield, Ohio, Noble County. Dr.
Dotson's grandfather Dotson and grandmother
Dotson were both born and raised in Monroe County, Ohio.
His name was John Dotson and his wife's maiden name
was Margaret Casey, and her father's name was
Young and came from Belfast, Ireland; came first to
Green County, Pa., and from there to Monroe County, Ohio.
Grandfather Casey also came from Ireland and settled
in Monroe County, Ohio.
Dr. Dotson's mother, Margaret Emily King,
is a daughter of John W. King, and Martha Mahala (Hartshorn)
King, both born and raised in Mornoe County, Ohio.
They were farmers and their parents came from Maryland and
were from Wales. James Dotson was a school
teacher in early life and later operated a well improved
farm near Summerfield, where he now lives. He
specialized in the breeding of sheep and met with success.
Mr. Dotson is a Republican, is a member of the
Methodist Church, and belongs to the Knights of Pythias.
The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Dotson:
Kyle D., the subject of this sketch; Edith Lynn,
married Blanchard McBride, lives in East Liverpool;
and Mabel Eva, married Donald B. Fowler,
lives in Chester, West Virginia.
Dr. Kyle D. Dotson spent his boyhood on
his father's farm and attended the public schools. He
engaged in teaching for five years and during that time
attended normal school during the summer months. He
was later graduated from Bliss Business College at Jersey
City, N. J. He then returned to Columbus, entered the
College of Dentistry, and was graduated in 1912. He
was associated in practice at Summerfield with an uncle,
Dr. J. R. McGinnis, and six months later came to East
Liverpool and worked at his profession for Dr. O. B.
Pfouts, until 1913. He then removed to Wellsville
where he practiced until 1915, when he established his
present practice at East Liverpool.
In 1914 Doctor Dotson was united in marriage
with Miss Louise Lucille Llewellyn, who was born at
Martin's Ferry, Ohio, the daughter of David and Mary
Llewellyn. Mr. Llewellyn, deceased, was for a
number of years superintendent of the American Sheet & Tin
Plat Com9pany at New Kinsington, Pa. He was
superintendent of the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
of Chester, W. Va. He was resides at Martin's Ferry.
To Mr. and Mrs. Dotson have been born three children:
James, born Aug. 9, 1915; Betty Jane, born
July 9, 1918; and Mary Louise, born Nov. 26, 1922.
Doctor Dotson is identified with the State,
County and National Dental Association and the Psi Omega
Dental Fraternity. He is a member of the First
Methodist Church and stands high in the esteem of the
community in which he lives.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. I:
Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 502 |
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L. W.
DREIER, a progressive business man of East Liverpool,
is one of the well known and substantial citizens of
Columbiana County. He was born in Pittsburgh, May 30,
1883, and is the son of Fred and Mary Dreier.
Fred Dreier was born in Germany in 1850 and when
a young man came to this country with his brother, Henry.
They settled in Pittsburgh where he was employed as a
carriage body builder. He died in 1899. His
wife, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, now lies at Bellevue,
Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Dreier were the parents of
eight children, as follows: Margaret, married
A. Grader, lives at Erie, Pa.; Kate, married
Charles Short, lives at Bellevue, Pa.; Louise,
lives in Erie; Clara, lives at Bellevue; Amelia,
deceased; L. W., the subject of this
sketch; Fred, lives in Pittsburgh; and Harry,
lives with his mother.
L. W. Dreier was reared and
educated in Pittsburgh and when a young man learned the auto
carriage painting trade. In 1909 he entered the employ
of the Baker Electric Company, Cleveland, but the following
year returned to Pittsburgh. He conducted a painting
business at Tarentum, Pa., for several years, and in 1915
removed to East Liverpool, where he established his present
business. Dreier's Auto Paint Shop is
well equipped to do high grade automobile painting and it is
an authorized Dupont Duco refinishing station. Mr. Dreier
also has a well established trade in automobile accessories
and is local dealer for the Miller Tires.
In 1906 Mr. Dreier was married to Miss
Myrtle Shotts, of Pittsburgh, the daughter of Charles
and Elmira V. Shotts, both deceased. To Mr. and
Mrs. Dreier have been born eight children: Elizabeth,
Anna, Virginia, Barkley, Helen, William, James, and
Johanna, all at home.
Politically Mr. Dreir is a Republican. He
is a member of the Presbyterian Church and belongs to the
Masonic and Elks Lodges.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. I:
Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 511 |
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