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History of Columbiana County, Ohio
Harold Barth
In Two Volumes
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Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis
1926

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  COL. J. H. SINCLAIR, widely known auctioneer of Columbiana County, is a veteran of the World War.  He was born in Hanover Township, Columbiana County, Oct. 25, 1888, and is the son of Leroy W. and Sarah F. (Ehehart) SinclairLeroy W. Sinclair is deceased, his widow resides at Hanoverton, Ohio.
     J. H. Sinclair attended the public schools of Columbiana County and was graduated from the Missouri Auction School, Kansas City, Mo., in 1914.  Since that time he has been engaged in that particular line of work at Hanoverton and vicinity.
     On Aug. 26, 1919, Mr. Sinclair was united in marriage with Miss Nellie E. Taylor the daughter of Frank and Flora (Chandler) Taylor.  They have no children.
     During the World War, Mr. Sinclair enlisted July 25, 1918, and was sent to Camp Jackson, S. C., where he became a member of a replacement outfit in the field artillery.  He was discharged at Camp Sherman, Jan. 10, 1919.
     Mr. Sinclair is a Republican and is now serving as township clerk and clerk of the school board.  He has served a mayor.  He holds membership in the Christian Church, Masonic Lodge, Salem Commandery, Lake Erie Consistory, Al Koran Shrine of Cleveland, and the American Legion.  Mr. Sinclair is a prominent citizen of the community and is highly esteemed.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. II:  Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 771
  D. M. SMITH, one of Columbiana County's esteemed and representative pioneer citizens, is a veteran of the Civil War.  He was born on the farm, where ne now lives in Washington Township, Feb. 17, 1849, and is the son of John G. and Helen (McIntosh) Smith.
     John G. Smith
was a native of Scotland, as was his wife.  In 1829 he came to the United States and immediately came to Columbiana County.  However, the following year he went to Baltimore, Md., where he remained until 1842.  He then returned to Ohio and purchased the present Smith farm in 1842.  This tract of 224 acres of well improved land has remained in the Smith family continuously since that time.  To Mr. and Mrs. Smith were born four children:  D. M., the subject of this sketch; Helen, deceased; Agnes V., lies with her brothers on the home place; and William F., who lives in Washington Township.
     D. M. Smith was educated in the district schools of Washington Township and has always been a farmer.  He served throughout the Civil War with Company I, 6th Cavalry, and engaged in a number of important battles and skirmishes.  He was discharged Aug. 7, 1865.
     Mr. Smith is a Republican, and a member of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. II:  Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 958
  HARLIN J. SMITH, a popular garage owner of East Liverpool, is a member of a well known pioneer family Columbiana County.  He was born in St. Clair Township, Columbiana County, June 8, 1879, and is the son of William and Isodine (Thomas) Smith.
     William Smith
, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War.  He was born in Meigs County, Ohio, Feb. 16, 1842, the son of David Smith, an early settler of St. Clair Township, Columbiana County.  David Smith cleared a tract of 160 acres and engaged in farming for a number of years.  When the "old canal" was put through he invested his savings in this venture, which proved a complete failure.  He later lived at Fredricktown in Columbiana County and died there.  His son, William, also was a farmer.  He enlisted at the outbreak of the Civil War, served three years, and re-enlisted.  He served first with the 103rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry and the 104th Pennsylvania Infantry.  He died Oct. 22, 1924, and is buried in St. Clair Township.  Isodine (Thomas) Smith was the daughter of Uriah and Jane (Crawford) Thomas, natives of Lisbon, Ohio, who settled there in 1805.  He was a squire of that section for many years and was a prosperous farmer, as well as a teacher and writer.  He also served during the Civil War.  To William and Isodine (Thomas) Smith the following children were born: (1) Orion T., born in 1869, died in 1907; (2) Minnie B., died in 1907, was the wife of Charles Green, of Fredericktown, Ohio; (3) A. Claude, born Sept. 6, 1872, agent for the Standard Oil Company in East Liverpool; (4) Demoine T., born Mar. 7, 1873, married Annabel Knowles, and they have 10 children; Franklin, a World War veteran, married Mildred Paisley; Lelia, married Hassan Daily, lives in Fredericktown, Ohio; Isodine, married Harry Paisley, of East Liverpool; Kelly; Daisy, married William Warrick, a World War veteran, and they live in St. Clair Township; Gladys A., Donald, Lucien, all at home; Anna, deceased; and Lee, at home; (5) Annie, married Harry Green, lives near Fredericktown; (6) Everard U., lives at Carrollton, Ohio; (7) Harlin J., the subject of this sketch; (8) Eddie R., lives on the old homestead; (9) Bessie, married Edward Kelly, lives in East Liverpool; and (10) Sophrina, married Charles Thompson, lives at Fredericktown.
     Harlin J. Smith received his education in the schools of St. Clair Township, and at an early age came to East Liverpool, where he learned the potter's trade.  After a period of 21 yeas at this work, he established his present business in 1919, having purchased the business of Manley, Peterson & Hawley.  It is known as the Service Garage and ranks among the up-to-date and well equipped garages of the city.  Mr. Smith also deals in used cars and accessories.
     In December, 1902, Mr. Smith was united in marriage with Miss Maude Burlingame, of East Liverpool, the daughter of James and Caroline (Housefield) Burlingame, both deceased.  They have two children; Caroline, married Oliver Aischbacher, lives at Newell, W. Va., and they have a son, James; and William T., lives at home.
     Mr. Smith is a Democrat and a member of the Methodist Church.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. II:  Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 987
  HAROLD L. SMITH, who ranks among East Liverpool's progressive young business men, is a native of this city. He was born Sept. 18, 1899, and is the son of David B. and Jennie W. (Millward) Smith.
     David B. Smith is a native of East Liverpool, as also is his wife.  He was a farmer in early life and later learned the potter's trade in East Liverpool, and is now in the employ of the Dresden Pottery Company.  Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Smith, as follows: Harold L., the subject of this sketch; Kenneth, deceased; Clyde, employed by the Review-Tribune, East Liverpool; Norman, deceased; Ethel, deceased; Wilma and Richard, both students.
     Harold L. Smith was reared and educated in East Liverpool and after his graduation from high school in 1918 he entered the employ of the Star Bargain Company as a clerk.  The following year he became connected with the Review-Tribune as an advertising solicitor and remained in that capacity until April, 1925, when he purchased his news business from C. O. WeaverMr. Smith owns the only newstand of its kind in the city and carries a complete line of periodicals, stationery, sporting goods, confections, cigars, tobaccos, etc.
      On Sept. 18, 1920, Mr. Smith married Miss Helen Rinehart, of East Liverpool, the daughter of Roy and Mary Belle (Thompson) RinehartMr. Rinehart is a well known road contractor and is at present building the road between East Liverpool and Midland, Pa. He was the first man to build concrete roads in this section.  Mr. and Mrs. Smith have two children: Marjorie Helen, born Nov. 17, 1921; and Robert Francis, born Feb. 6, 1923.
     Mr. Smith is a Republican, a member of the First Presbyterian Church, and has an extensive acquaintance throughout Columbiana County.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. II:  Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 747
  LLOYD V. SMITH is well known in Columbiana County as a progressive young business man. He is engaged in the automobile business at Homeworth.  He was born at New Alexander, Columbiana County, March 10, 1892, the son of Marcellus and Martha (Hively) Smith.
     Marcellus Smith was born at New Alexander, West Township, Columbiana County, in 1869.  For a number of years he was successfully engaged in general farming and now lives retired. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have three children: Earl, lives at Minerva, Ohio; Olive, lives at Minerva; and Lloyd V., the subject of this sketch.
     Lloyd V. Smith attended the public schools of New Alexander after which he engaged in general farming with his father for several years.  He then engaged in the automobile business at Rochester, Ohio, in partnership with his brother-in-law, William Wickersham.  In 1920 they established their present business at Homeworth, where they are local agents for the Chevrolet automobile.  They do general repair work and have a modern, well equipped garage.
     On Aug. 5, 1918, Mr. Smith was united in marriage with Miss Helen Miller, .of East Rochester, Ohio, the daughter of John and Laura Miller,
residents of East Rochester, Ohio.  Mr. and Mrs. Smith have a daughter, Elaine, born Aug. 7, 1922.
     Mr. Smith is a Republican and a member of the Presbyterian Church.  He ranks as one of the dependable citizens of his community.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. II:  Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 883
  R. L. SMITH is a well known and highly esteemed business man of Salem, where he is secretary and treasurer of the Famous Dairy Company.  He was born at Mt. Union, Pa., April 15, 1886, and is the son of Newton and Elizabeth (Bradley) Smith.
     Newton Smith, deceased, was a native of Pennsylvania.  He was born in 1853 and died in 1921.  He followed railroading during his entire life and at the time of his death was an engineer.  His wife lives in Washington, D. C.  To Mr. and Mrs. Smith the following children were born: N. L., lives at Turtle Creek, Pa.; Mrs. Grace Smith, lives at Youngstown, Ohio; R. L., the subject of this sketch; and L. R., lives in New Jersey.
     R. L. Smith attended the public schools and spent his boyhood in Pennsylvania.  At the age of 18 years he learned the machinist's trade and was employed in Pittsburgh for a number of years.  He later attended Pennsylvania State College.  Mr. Smith has been interested in the dairy business for a number of years and for a time operated the Alphalpha Hill Jersey Farm. In 1921 he organized the Famous Dairy Company at Salem, which is one of the leading and most modern dairies in this section of the state.  They are also ice cream manufacturers.
     On Jan. 1, 1910, Mr. Smith was united in marriage with Miss Minnie Ella Covert, of Mt. Union, Pa., the daughter of G. W. and Della (Cutshall) Covert. They have a son, Lionel R. Smith.
     Politically, Mr. Smith is a Republican.  He and his wife hold membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church and is a substantial citizen of Columbian County.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. II:  Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 689
  WILLIAM P. SMITH, a progressive and well known merchant of Columbiana County, engaged in business at Power Point, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 29, 1879, the son of William and Mary (Wilson) Smith.
     William Smith, deceased, was a native of Philadelphia.  He was connected with the Pennsylvania Railroad for a number of years as an engineer and died April 17, 1900.  His wife resides in Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. Smith had two children: Lilly, married John A. Yarnell, lives at Media, Pa.; and William P., the subject of this sketch.
     William P. Smith was reared in Philadelphia and began his career as a telegraph operator with the Pennsylvania Railroad.  He later engaged in the painting and decorating business in Philadelphia for a number of years, and in 1918 removed to' Columbiana County and settled at Power Point, where he has since conducted a general mercantile business.  Mr. Smith was associated with Ralph L. Wright until 1922, when he became sole owner of the business.
     On Feb. 1, 1902, Mr. Smith was united in marriage with Miss Madora Almond, of Orange County, Va., born March 13, 1879, the daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Lucy J. (Atkins) Almond. Mr. Almond, a Civil War veteran, died Dec. 6, 1909, and his wife lives at Locust Grove, Va.   Mr. and Mrs. Almond had the following children: James L., lives at Locust Grove, Va.; Mamie, married E. M. Cox, lives at Charlottesville, Va.; Thomas A., lives in Orange County, Va.; Elizabeth, married Ralph L. Wright, lives at Lisbon, Ohio; Mrs. Smith; Corinne, deceased; and Walter Robinson, lives at Locust Grove, Va.  Before her marriage Mrs. Smith was a trained nurse.
     Mr. Smith has always been a staunch Democrat. He is a member of the Episcopal church and is an excellent citizen.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. II:  Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 1030
  MAHLON C. SNYDER is among the progressive and well known young business men of Leetonia, where he is engaged in the automobile business.  He was born at Salem, June 1, 1902, and is the son of Charles A. and Catherine Snyder.
     Charles A. Snyder, a well known coal operator of Columbiana County, who lives near Salem, is a native of this county.  He is proprietor of the Snyder Coal Company, Leetonia.
     Mahlon C. Snyder attended the public schools of Salem and was graduated from Salem High School in 1917.  He was then employed in the shops of the National Sanitary Company and later by the Mullins Body Corporation.  He is interested in the coal business with his father and since 1925 has conducted his garage in Leetonia.
     Mr. Snyder is a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church and is popular among his many friends and acquaintances.

Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. II:  Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 965
  JAMES SPANOS, an enterprising and progressive young business man of East Liverpool, was born at Leka, Samos Greece, Jan. 18, 1896, and is a son of John C. and Mary (Salamalekis) Spanos.
     John C. Spanos
, deceased, was extensively engaged in the raising of grapes and olives in Greece during his life time.  He owned 200 acres of land at Leka.  He died in March, 1925.  Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Spanos: Thomas, engaged in the confectionery business at Livingston, Mont.; Gus, a veteran of the World War, lives in Brooklyn, N. Y.; Mike, lives in Greece; James, the subject of this sketch; and Evangeline, married George Checkalakis, lives in Greece.
     James Spanos spent his boyhood on his father's farm and attended the schools in his native land.  He came to his country in 1909, settled in Chicago, but shortly after removed to Livingston, Mont., where he engaged in business with his brother.  He has lived in East Liverpool since June, 1924, where he is proprietor of the Royal Cleaning Works.  Mr. Spanos employs four men in his shop and has a well established trade.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. I:  Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 505
  A. A. SPRINGER, popular garage owner of East Liverpool, was born in Wetzel County, W. Va., June 19, 1891, the son of Selby and Ellen (Kidder) Springer.
     Selby Springer
was born near Philadelphia.  At an early date he settled in West Virginia where he worked at his trade as a carpenter.  He died in Wetzel County in July, 1898.  His wife resides in East Liverpool.  Mr. and Mrs. Springer had four children:  A. A., the subject of this sketch; Ruth, married Theodore Nusser, lies in East Liverpool; Earl, deceased; and Raymond, lives in East Liverpool.
     After completing his schooling in the public schools of Wetzel and Pleasants counties, W. Va., A. A. Springer engaged in the lumber business for four years.  He then learned the blacksmith trade which he followed until 1912, at which time he entered the employ of the National Drawn Steel Company of East Liverpool.  In 1919 he gave up his work and engaged in the automobile business.  He opened the East End Garage in 1922 in partnership with R. Plate, and they were local dealers for the Chevrolet automobile until January, 1925, when the partnership was dissolved.  Mr. Springer has since engaged in the garage business at 1845 Harvey Street.
     In 1912 Mr. Springer  was married to Miss Belva Gorby of New Martinsville, W. Va., the daughter of Dudley and Eleanor Gorby, both deceased.  They have four children: Eugene, Benjamin, Guy and Bessie.
     Politically Mr. Springer is a Republican.  He is affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Eagles Lodge.  He is an industrious and energetic citizen, highly esteemed throughout the community.    
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. I:  Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 508
  B. R. STOUT, a progressive and enterprising citizen of Kensington, where he is engaged in the mercantile business, was born here Nov. 24, 1891, the son of William and Ella (Ruhl) Stout.
     William Stout
, who died in 1919, was a well known merchant of Kensington for many years.  His wife now resides in Los Angeles, Calif.
     After completing his schooling in the public and high schools of Kensington, B. R. Stout attended Mt. Union College and Alliance Business College.  He was associated in business with his father for a number of years, spent some time in the employ of the East Ohio Gas Company in Cleveland, the American Multigraph Company, Cleveland, and in 1920 returned to Kensington to assume his father's business interests.  The Kensington Merchandise Company was esablished in March, 1921, with N. C. Maines, president; F. L. Cox, vice president; and Mr. Stout, secretary, treasurer and manager.  In January, 1926 MR. Stout bought out the Kensington Merchandise Company and is now sole owner and conducts the business.  He carries a complete and high grade line of general merchandise and has an extensive business.
     On June 27, 1916, Mr. Stout was united in marriage with Miss Miriam Culp, of Alliance, Ohio, and the daughter of William T. S. Culp.  They have a daughter, Janet Marilyn born Apr. 2, 1921.
     Mr. Stout is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Masonic Lodge.  HE is an independent voter.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. I:  Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 766
  JOHN STRATTON, manager of the Peoples. Lumber Company, is among the substantial and well known citizens of Salem.  He was born in this city, Aug. 29, 1881, and is the son of Lewis and Elizabeth (Haldeman) Stratton.
     Lewis Stratton, deceased, was a prominent business man of Salem during his life.  He was born in this county in 1836 and spent his entire life in this community.  Mr. Stratton was a building contractor and met with success in his work.  He died in 1918 and is buried in Hope Cemetery, Salem.  His wife, a native of Rochester, Ohio, resides in Salem and is 83 years of age.  To Mr. and Mrs. Stratton were born five children, as follows: Ella, deceased; Alphretta, the widow of C. F. Halderman, lives with her mother; Lucy, died at the age of 16 years; John, the subject of this sketch; and one child died in infancy.
     After completing his schooling, John Stratton learned the carpenter trade and was associated with his father until 1916, at which time he went to Sebring, Ohio, where he took charge of a lumber yard, owned by the Peoples Lumber Company.  They have yards at Salem, Columbiana, Sebring, and Ravenna, Ohio, and rank among the largest lumber dealers in the state of Ohio.  J. C. Devine of Alliance is president of the company, A. M. Wilhelm of Salem is secretary and treasurer and John Stratton of Salem is general manager.
     Mr. Stratton was married, Dec. 24, 1901, to Miss Mary Garthwaite, of Leetonia, Ohio, the daughter of Harry and Catherine (Helt) Garthwaite
Mr. Garthwaite is deceased and his wife lives at Leetonia. To Mr. and Mrs. Stratton have been born two children: Lewis R., associated with the Mullins Body Corporation, Salem, married Miss Alice Kloss, of Canton, Ohio; and Catherine Elizabeth, lives at home.
     Mr. Stratton holds membership in the Episcopal Church and the Masonic and Elks lodges.  He is a Republican and a citizen of whom the community is proud.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. I:  Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 691
  C. E. SWENEY, vice president and superintendent of the Victor Stove Company, Salem, ranks among the representative business men of Columbiana County.  He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., March 5, 1866, the son of J. C. and Mary Emma (Ernest) Sweney.
     J. C. Sweney was born at Johnstown, Pa., in 1840 and died in 1905.  He located in Salem in 1869, where he followed his trade as an iron molder.  Mr. Sweney was a Civil War veteran, having served as a member of Company D, 155th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry.  His wife, a native of Pennsylvania, died in 1914.  To Mr. and Mrs. Sweney were born six children, as follows: C. E., the subject of this sketch; J. R., deceased; Harry C., lives in Salem; Etta, married John Faust, lives at Struthers, Ohio; Anna, married Thomas Reynolds, lives at Struthers, Ohio; and Oscar, lives at Woodlawn, Pa.
     C. E. Sweney attended the schools of Salem and when a young man entered the employ of J. Woodruff & Son.  At an early age he became interested in the stove manufacturing business and since 1887 has been connected with the Victor Stove Company, having served as superintendent of the concern since 1902.
     On Sept. 24, 1891, Mr. Sweney was married to Miss Effie Florence Wharton, of Salem, the daughter of D. H. and Marietta (Hartzell) Wharton, both deceased.  Mr. Wharton, a Civil War veteran, died in 1916, and his wife died in 1921.  To Mr. and Mrs. Sweney three children were born: Mrs. Mary I. Middleton, lives at Canton, Ohio; Nora May, married Thomas Deafenbaugh, lives in Salem, and they have three sons, Dale, Gordon and Charles; and Raymond C., lives at home.
     Mr. Sweney is a Republican and has served as a member and as president of the city council for four years.  He is affiliated with the Knights of Pythias and belongs to the Kiwanis club.  He has always been an energetic and industrious man and a highly esteemed citizen.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. II:  Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 699
  W. H. STEWART, a leading business man of Columbiana County, who is successfully engaged in the milling business at Homeworth, is a native of Pennsylvania. He was born in Washington County, Oct. 1, 1872, and is a son of W. H. and Sarah (Alexander) Stewart.
     W. H. Stewart, Sr., was born in Washington County, Pa., In 1839.  He engaged in the milling business practically his entire life and died in 1905.  His wife was born in 1838 and died in 1922.  Mr. and Mrs. Stewart were the parents of the following children: Charles L., lives at Claysville, Pa.; Blanche, lives at Claysville; W. H., the subject of this sketch; Letitia, deceased; James, lives at Claysville; Anna, married James Craig, deceased; Andrew, lives at Claysville; Susan and Robert, both deceased.
     W. H. Stewart was reared and educated at Claysville, Pa.  He was associated in the milling business with his father at Claysville, Pa., for ten years, and in 1918 removed to Homeworth, where he was associated with the Canton Feed Company until 1920, when the present company was organized.  The Homeworth Supply Company, dealers in feeds, flour, grain, and fertilizers, has developed into one of the thriving institutions of this section of Columbiana County.  George F. Ramsayer, of Knox Township, is president; and Mr. Stewart, manager.
     On July 3, 1895, Mr. Stewart was married at Claysville to Miss Catherine Gruber, a daughter of Jacob and Margaret Gruber.  They had the following children: Harold A., an attorney, lives at Latrobe, Pa.; Gertrude, bookkeeper for the Citizens Trust Company, Latrobe, Pa.; William H. Jr., engaged in business with his father; James G., married Evelyn Schopler, lives at Homeworth; and Earl, at home.  Mrs. Stewart died in 1911, and is buried at Claysville.  He later married Miss Viola Gallagher, and they have two daughters, Virginia Mae, and Rosalind Constance, both at home.
     Mr. Stewart is a Republican and he and his family are members of the Presbyterian Church.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. II:  Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 827

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