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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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EDWARD PATTERSON,
machinist, is known in East Liverpool and Columbiana County
as a capable workman. He was born at Ironton, Ohio,
Aug. 31, 1857, and is the son of George W. Patterson and
Almira (Truesdell) Patterson.
George W. Patterson was born Aug. 31, 1820, near
West Point, Ohio. in 1840 he removed to Lawrence
County, Ohio, where he remained until 1876. He then
located in East Liverpool, where he followed his trade as a
tailor. He died in 1882. Mr. Patterson
was married first, Oct. 29, 1843, to Miss Francis White,
and to this union three children were born: James,
deceased; Elizabeth, died in 1924, was the wife of
Philip Morley; and Monroe, died Nov. 19,
1924. Mr. Patterson was married Mar. 31,
1855, to Miss Almira Truesdale, of Lawrence County,
Ohio, who died in 1905. To them were born five
children: John W., died in 1910; Edward, the
subject of this sketch; Ollie, deceased, was the wife
of Arthur Dodd; Della, married James
A. Norris, lives in Florida; and Louise, the
widow of Sewell Hague, lives in Florida.
Edward Patterson spent his boyhood at
Ironton and received his education in the district schools.
At an early age he learned the potter's trade in East
Liverpool, and was thus engaged in the East Liverpool
Pottery Company as warehouseman four years. He was
then connected with the Westinghouse Electric Company for
four years and in 1903 returned to East Liverpool, where he
worked as a machinist for the Patterson Foundry &
Machine Company until Jan. 1, 1926. Mr.
Patterson owns a farm but does not operate it himself.
On Mar. 10, 1885, Mr. Patterson was
united in marriage with Miss Mary Ellen Rupp, who was
born at Lisbon, Ohio, Oct. 31, 1867, the daughter of
Henry and Annetta (Smaltz) Rupp, natives of Germany and
early settlers of Lisbon. Mr. Rupp died
in 1884 and his wife died in 1918. They were the
parents of the following children: Emma, married
William Malone, lives at Canton; Henry,
deceased; Eliza, married William Taylor, lives
at Lisbon, Ohio; John, lives at Sebring, Ohio; Mrs.
Patterson; Charles, deceased; George,
lives at Lisbon; William, lives at Lisbon; Fred,
lives at Lisbon; Rebecca, married J. C. Stevenson,
and she is now deceased; Clara, married Jesse
Shepard, lives at Salem, Ohio; and Edward,
deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Patterson were born
two children: Leona Almira, born Sept. 4, 1886,
married William Sexton, lives at Newell, W.
Va.; and Willis L., born Jan. 6, 1890, lives in
California. A grandchild, Verna A. Sexton, was
born Apr. 17, 1909.
Mr. Patterson is a Republican and a
member of the First Presbyterian Church.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. II:
Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 954 |
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GEORGE B. PATTERSON
is a substantial citizen of Wellsville and a member of a
well known pioneer family of Columbiana County. He was
born at East Liverpool, Nov. 13, 1875, and is the son of
John and Winifred (Robbins) Patterson.
John Patterson, deceased, was a veteran
of the Civil War. He was born in England and when a
young man settled in Boston, Mass., later removing to
Trenton, N. J. Many years ago he came to Columbiana
County, and engaged in the pottery business at East
Liverpool. In 1885 he removed to Wellsville, where he
specialized in the manufacture of Rockingham and yellow
ware, conducting the first pottery in this section. He
retired from active business in 1905 and died in 1914.
His wife, a native of Ireland, died in 1911. Mr.
Patterson served with a New Jersey outfit during the
Civil War and was a member of the Grand Army of the
Republic. To Mr. and Mrs. Patterson were born
12 children, as follows: Elizabeth, died in infancy;
Jefferson, lives retired in Cleveland; J. W.,
lives retired in Wellsville; Alice, married James
Welch, lives in Wellsville; Thomas, connected
with the American Sheet & Tin Plate Company, Wellsville;
Winifred, married Timothy Murphy, who died
in 1925, and she lives at Wellsville; Rose, the widow
of C. J. Wolfing, lives at Wellsville; Peter,
lives in Detroit, Mich.; George B., the subject of
this sketch; James, lives in Wellsville; Anna,
twin sister of James, died at the age of four years;
and Henry O., conducts the Central Hotel in
Wellsville.
George B. Patterson engaged in the pottery
business with his father at an early date after completing
his schooling in the public schools of Wellsville. In
1909 he began his present business as state highway
contractor, and has had charge of the building of many fine
roads throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania.
On June 28, 1898, Mr. Patterson was
united in marriage with Miss Ida Kraus, who
was born at Ravenna, Ohio, July 30, 1877, the daughter of
Jacob and Barbara (Kline) Kraus, natives of Germany and
Ohio, respectively, and both now deceased. Mr.
Kraus died Nov. 29, 1908, and his wife died Feb. 19,
1912. He was a Civil War veteran and a successful
business man of Wellsville during his life. Three
daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Kraus: Mary,
married O. O. Perch, lives at Wellsville;
Elizabeth, married C. P. Horrigan, lives at
Chester, W. Va.; and Mrs. Patterson. To Mr.
and Mrs. Patterson have been born three children:
Gertrude Marie, born Apr. 6, 1900, a teacher in
Wellsville High School; Cletus, born Mar. 8, 1902,
proprietor of the Central Hotel, lives with his parents at
Wellsville; and Erla, born Apr. 21, 1904, was
graduated from Ohio University on June 8, 1925.
Mr. Patterson is identified with the
Republican party, is a member of the Catholic Church, and
belongs to the Knights of Columbus and the Elks Lodge.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. II:
Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 995 |
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LAWRENCE W. PATTERSON
is a prominent and successful business man of Wellsville,
where he is identified with the Wellsville China Company.
He was born in East Liverpool, Feb. 14, 1885, and is the son
of John W. and Luella (Paul) Patterson.
John W. Patterson, deceased, was a leading
business man of East Liverpool for many years and one of the
organizers of the Pioneer Pottery Company, which was founded
in 1900. He was a Republican, a member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church and belonged to the Masonic Lodge
and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He died May 3,
1910, and his
wife died Mar. 9, 1915. They had two sons: Lawrence
W., the subject of this sketch; and George
Albert, engaged in the pottery business, lives in East
Liverpool. He served throughout the World War with the
332nd Infantry in Italy.
On June 21, 1921, Mr. Patterson was united in
marriage with Miss Esther Jobson, who was born
at Latrobe, Pa., in 1893, the daughter of C. W. and Meta
(Keepers) Jobson, residents of East Liverpool.
Mr. and Mrs. Jobson have five daughters: Mrs.
Patterson; Meta, lives at horne; Letha,
married F. M. Crawford, lives in East Liverpool;
Helen, a teacher, at East Liverpool; and Grace, a
student. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson have
a son, Curtiss Wesley, born in East Liverpool,
July 3,1922.
Politically, Mr. Patterson is a Republican.
He is a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, the
Masonic Lodge and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
He and his family reside in East Liverpool, Ohio, at 806
McKinnon Avenue. They are well and favorably known
throughout Columbiana County.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. II:
Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 656 |
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MONROE PATTERSON,
deceased, was for many years prominently
connected with the financial and business interests of East
Liverpool. He was born at Millersburg, Lawrence
County, Ohio, Jan. 7, 1853, the son of George Patterson.
After completing his schooling at Millersburg,
Monroe Patterson engaged in teaching. His
family removed to Ironton, Ohio, when he was 18 years of
age, and he engaged in the contracting business there for
five years. In 1876 Mr. Patterson came to East Liverpool and
in partnership with his brother-in-law, Philip Morley,
and Harry Dixon, organized the firm of
Morley, Dixon & Patterson, manufacturers
of foundry products. The plant was located at Fourth
and Walnut streets. After several years Mr.
Patterson became sole owner of the business, which has
since been known as the Patterson Foundry & Machine Company.
He served as secretary and treasurer until his death, Nov.
22, 1924. Mr. Patterson was also the
founder of the Wellsville China Company.
In September, 1883, Mr. Patterson was married to
Miss Mary A. Thompson, of Smith's Ferry, Ohio. She
died Nov. 26, 1921. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson are
buried in Riverview Cemetery, East Liverpool.
In 1923 Mr. Patterson gave to the city of East
Liverpool a home for working girls, which is known as the
Mary A. Patterson Memorial Christian Home.
Patterson Field, a baseball field and community
playground, was also among his gifts to the city.
Mr. Patterson had extensive real estate holdings
in East Liverpool and Mt. Dora, Florida. He was a
member of the Kiwanis Club.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. II:
Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 656 |
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ALONZO W. PHILLIPS,
who has served as chief of the Wellsville Fire Department
for 22 years, is a prominent pioneer citizen of Columbiana
County. He was born at Portsmouth, Ohio, Mar. 20,
1856, and is a sonof Alonzo W. and Nancy (Boyd) Phillips.
Alonzo W. Phillips, deceased, was a native of
Ohio, where he spent his entire life as a farmer.
He died in 1858 and his wife died in 1919. Alonzo
W., the subject of this sketch, was their only child.
Alonzo W. Phillips was educated in the schools
of Pennsylvania and in 1876 enlisted in the army and served
with Company F, Eighth Cavalry, being stationed in Texas,
during the uprising of the Indians. He was discharged
in December, 1878, and until 1881 was engaged in the
restaurant business at Zelienople, Pa. He then located
in Wellsville and spent 18 years in the employ of the
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company as an engineer.
In 1903 he was appointed chief of the fire department.
On Jan. 1, 1890, Mr. Phillips was married
to Miss Caroline Lintz, the daughter of Peter and
Nancy (Rutter) Lintz, natives of Pennsylvania, now
deceased. Mrs. Phillips was born Dec. 7,
1850, and died Dec. 4, 1921. She is buried in Spring
Hill Cemetery. To Mr. and Mrs. Phillips six children
were born: Harry Oliver, lives in Yellow Creek
Township, Columbiana County; Clarence and Virginia,
both deceased; Alonzo W. Jr., lives with his father;
William E. lives at Louisville, Ohio; and Nettie,
married William Leese, lives in East Liverpool.
Mr. Phillips was married June 7, 1925, to
Mrs. Sylvia Buchaman, a native of West Virginia.
Mr. Phillips is a Republican, a member of the
Methodist Church and Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
He performs his duties of office faithfully and has many
friends who hold him in high esteem.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. II:
Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 636 |
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HARRY O. PHILLIPS,
who ranks among the enterprising and well known citizens of
Columbiana County, is a native of Pennsylvania. He was
born in Butler County, Jan. 12, 1880, and is the son of
Alonzo and Caroline (Lintz) Phillips. A complete
biography of Alonzo Phillips appears elsewhere in
this history.
Harry O. Phillips received his education in the
public schools of Wellsville and has been in the employ of
the American Sheet & Tin Plate Company for 28 years.
He is also interested in general farming and stock raising
and owns 30 acres of good farm land in Madison Township,
where he resides.
On Dec. 23, 1899, Mr. Phillips was united
in marriage with Miss Etta Yarger, who was
born at Salineville, Nov. 27, 1877, the daughter of John
and Elizabeth (Dixon) Yarger, both deceased. There
were 17 children in the Yarger family, six of whom
are living, as follows: Samuel C., lives at New
Castle, Pa.; Margaret Jane, the widow of
John Turner, lives at Salineville; Harvey
Freeman, lives at Medina, Ohio; Mrs.
Phillips; Armanda, married Isaac Fryman,
lives at Wellsville; and Mary, lives at Massilon,
Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips
have two children: Margaret Anna, born Jan. 29, 1902,
married Harry Conkle, lives at East Liverpool;
and James M., born Jan. 6, 1914, lives at home.
By a former marriage Mrs. Phillips had two
children, Emma E. Simmons, now the wife of Ray
Brobst, lives in Akron, Ohio, and John, deceased.
Mr. Phillips is a
Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and is highly
esteemed in the community.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. II:
Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 663 |
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JOHN W. POST,
former mayor of Salem and well known business man of
Columbiana County, is a native of Pennsylvania. He was
born in Venango County, Mar. 21, 1869, the son of Joseph
and Mary C. (Wakefield) Post.
Joseph Post was born at
Franklin Square, Salem Township, Columbiana County in 1845.
He was an oil operator during his active career and after
the close of the Civil War removed to Pennsylvania, where he
remained until 1899. He then returned to Salem, where
he died in 1900. His wife was born at Saltsburg, Pa.,
in 1850, and now resides in Salem. Three children were
born to Mr. and Mrs. Post: John W., the
subject of this sketch; Daisy and Edmund C.,
both deceased.
John W. Post was reared and educated at
Bradford, Pa., and has engaged in auctioneering his entire
life. In 1920 he was elected mayor of Salem, which
office he held for two terms. He has also served as
constable of Perry Township two terms.
On Apr. 9, 1920, Mr. Post was married at Lisbon,
Ohio, to Miss Laura Locke, of Sharpsville,
Pa., the daughter of John and Emmeline (Frye) Locke.
Mr. Locke died in 1919 and his widow resides
at Conneautville, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Post have a
son, Joseph W., born Mar. 26, 1921.
Mr. Post is a Republican. He is held in high
regard throughout the community and is an excellent citizen.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. II:
Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 926 |
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A. L.
PUGH, a reliable and successful young business man of
East Liverpool, was born at New Cumberland, Ohio, Nov. 23,
1893, the son of George W. and Mary Belle (Allison) Pugh.
George W. Pugh, deceased, was born at Pughtown, W.
Va., and was a prosperous farmer during his life. He
owned about 500 acres of well improved land and was an
extensive stockman. He died in 1915 and is buried at
Chester, W. Va. His wife resides at Chester.
Mr. Pugh was a Republican, and served as a member of the
council at New Cumberland for two terms. Four children
were born to Mr. and Mrs. Pugh: Arthur F.,
a farmer, lives near Chester, W. Va.; A. L., the
subject of this sketch; Clarence lives at Chester;
and Mabel, who lives with her mother.
A. L. Pugh attended the public schools of New
Cumberland and Chester and remained on the home farm with
his father until 1915, at which time he entered the employ
of the American Sheet & Tin Plate Company, with whom he
remained until 1921. He spent the following two years
as a thresher and later was connected with the Superior Cord
Tire Company of Chester. In the meantime Mr. Pugh
established a cement block business at Chester and in
January, 1924, removed the business to East Liverpool.
He manufactures Cement blocks, granite faced cast stone
blocks, window sills, panels and copings. The plant is
equipped to turn out 700 blocks daily.
On Nov. 24, 1920, Mr. Pugh was united in
marriage to Miss Gertrude Stevenson, who was born at
Wick, W. Va., the daughter of W. L. and Carrie (Bartley)
Stevenson. They have a daughter, Donna
Margaret, born at Chester, Dec. 24, 1921.
Mr. Pugh is a Republican, a member of the
Methodist Church and a substantial citizen of the community.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. I:
Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 505 |
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