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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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W. F. TAYLOR is among the
enterprising and successful young business men of
Wellsville, where he is proprietor of the Central Garage and
agent for the Willys Knight and Overland automobiles.
He was born at Toronto, Ohio, May 7, 1895, and is the son of
Thomas and Sarah (Whitacre) Taylor.
Both Thomas Taylor and his wife were natives of
Ohio. He died when W. L., the subject of this
sketch, was a small child. His wife died in 1913 and
they are buried at Toronto, Ohio. W. L. Taylor
was their only child.
After W. L. Taylor completed his schooling he
became interested in the automobile business. He has
lived at Wellsville since 1916 and in 1919 established his
present business. He has an up-to-date sales room, does
expert repair work, and deals in accessories and tires.
Mr. Taylor was married on Oct. 19, 1915, to
Miss Geneive Ward of New Cumberland, W. Va., and the
daughter of James and Mary (Newman) Ward, residents
of that city. Mr. and Mrs. Ward have four
children: Charles, lives in Los Angeles, Calif.;
Mrs. Taylor; Lucy, married J. L. McKiernan,
lives in Wellsville, Ohio; and Brady. To Mr.
and Mrs. Taylor has been born a son, Ward.
Mr. Taylor is a member of the Presbyterian
Church and Elks Lodge. He has a wide acquaintance in
Columbiana County and is favorably known.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. II:
Historical Publ. Co. Topeka -
Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 991 |
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DAVID W. THOMAS
ranks among the prosperous farmers and substantial citizens
of Knox Township, where he was born Oct. 13, 1858. He
is the son of Eli and Rachel (Bushman) Thomas.
Eli Thomas, deceased, was born in
Washington Township, Stark County, Ohio, and at an early age
removed to Columbiana County. He was the son of
Jacob Thomas, an extensive land owner of Knox
Township. Mr. and Mrs. Eli Thomas, deceased,
were the parents of the following children: David W.,
the subject of this sketch; Mrs. Sarah Sanor, lives
in Knox Township; James M., a sketch of whom appears
in this history; George, deceased; Hiram H.,
lives in Knox Township; Joseph and Amanda Jane,
both deceased; Clara Irene, deceased; and
Howard, deceased.
David W. Thomas received his education in the
schools of Knox Township, where he has always lived. He
purchased his present farm in November, 1891, which is among
the attractive farms of Columbiana County. He operates
45 acres of land and for a time had a good grade of stock.
On Sept. 25, 1890, Mr. Thomas was married to
Miss Rena Mangus of West Township, Columbiana County,
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Mangus.
Mr. Mangus lives retired. His wife died in March, 1922.
To Mr. and Mrs. Thomas six children were born, as
follows: Wallace P., lives in Knox Township; Earl
R., lives at Homeworth, married Marie L. Johnson,
and they have two children, Helen F., and Donald
Earl; Virgil L., married Clara E. Stump,
and they have a daughter, Kathleen F.; Ray D.,
lives at home; Arthur M., married Susie L. Borton,
lives at Sebring, Ohio, and they have two children,
Richard E. and Betty Aline; and Dora M.,
the wife of Emmett E. Grimes, lives at Homeworth.
Mr. Thomas and his family are members of
United Brethren Church. He has served as a member of
the local school board for a number of years and has always
taken an active interest in the affairs of his community.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. II:
Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 771 |
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EMANUEL THOMAS,
who lives retired in Salem, is among the highly esteemed and
widely known citizens of Columbiana County. He was
born at Westville, Columbiana County, July 9, 1857, the son
of Uriah and Elizabeth (Barkley) Thomas.
Uriah Thomas was born in Washington
County, Pa., in 1820, and in 1856 removed to Columbiana
County. He became a successful farmer and stockman and
operated a large and well improved farm in Knox Township for
many years. He later lived in Carroll County, Ohio,
and died in Salem in 1907. His wife died in March
1894. The following children were born to Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas: James, died
while in service during the Civil War; William, lives
retired at Sebring, Ohio; Andrew W., lives at Lyons,
Ohio; Lydia, died in 1914; Maggie, married
Frank Currie, lives at Minerva, Ohio; Emanuel,
the subject of this sketch; Joseph, died at
Springfield, Mo., in 1919; John, lives at Minerva,
Ohio; and Sherman, lives at Minerva.
Emanuel Thomas spent his boyhood on his
father's farm and attended the district schools of
Columbiana and Carroll counties. He was always
interested in general farming and stock raising and for a
number of years was associated with his father. In
1888 he purchased a farm of 119 acres in Columbiana County
and in 1920 removed to his present home in Salem, where he
lives retired.
On June 5, 1888, Mr. Thomas was united in
marriage with Miss Elizabeth Mayhew of Hancock
County, W. Va. They have five children: James
Uriah, lives in Salem Township; Wilfred E., lives
in Butler Township Mary E., married Paul
Yates, lives in Salem Township; Walter A., lives
at Columbiana; and Roland B., lives at home.
There are five grandchildren.
Mr. Thomas is favorably known in Columbiana
County and has a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.
He is a Democrat.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. II:
Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 708 |
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G. RICHARD THOMAS
is among the prominent and successful business men of East
Liverpool, where he is vice president of the R. Thomas
Sons Company. He was born here, Oct. 10, 1890, and
is the son of George W. and Margaret (Kenney) Thomas.
George W. Thomas, deceased, was the son of
Richard Thomas, who founded the R. Thomas Sons
Company in 1873. It originally manufactured door knobs
and was a one kiln plant. In 1892 it was incorporated
with the following officers: George W. Thomas,
president; L. M. Thomas, vice president and
treasurer; and A. W. Thomas, secretary. The
present plant was erected in 1890 and at that time had 12
kilns. In 1905 it took over the Original Thomas China
Company of Lisbon, Ohio, forming plant No. 2. This was
formerly a 10 kiln plant and in 1924 a continuous tunnel
kiln was added, which makes the Lisbon plant one of the
largest and most modern potteries in the country. It
now has a capacity of 20 kilns. R. Thomas Sons
Company are manufacturers of high tention, porcelain
insulators.
George W. Thomas died Aug. 7, 1921, at the age
of 70 years and is buried in Riverview Cemetery, East
Liverpool. His wife died in 1911. They were the
parents of four children: Margaret, married Frank
M. Gardner, who is cashier of the Dollar Savings Bank,
East Liverpool; G. Richard, the subject of this
sketch; Elizabeth, married Leonard C. Webber,
proprietor of the Crockery City Ice Company, East Liverpool;
and L. M., Jr., treasurer of R. Thomas Sons &
Co.
G. Richard Thomas received his education in the
schools of East Liverpool and was graduated from Culver
Military Academy in 1909. He has since been a member
of this firm, beginning in 1909 as cashier and bookkeeper.
In 1919 he was made assistant general manager, and in 1921
was elected to his present position as vice president.
The present officers of the company are: L. M. Thomas,
Sr., president; G. Richard, vice president; L.
M. Thomas, Jr., treasurer; and A. W. Thomas,
secretary.
On Dec. 3, 1913, Mr. Thomas was united in
marriage with Miss Frances McKim, a native of
Wellsville, Ohio, and the daughter of R. E. and Mary E.
McKim, residents of that place. They have three
daughters: Barbara, Jean, and Marjorie.
Mr. Thomas belongs to the Masons, Riddle Lodge,
No. 315, A. F. & A. M.; Elks and was one of the organizers
and president of the East Liverpool Country Club. He
is a director of the Potters National Bank. He is a
Republican and a member of the First Presbyterian Church.
He is favorably known and the Thomas family
has always been representative of the best citizenship in
Columbiana County.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. I:
Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 377 |
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JAMES M. THOMAS,
who is successfully engaged in farming in Knox Township, was
born on the farm where he resides, Aug. 20, 1863, and is a
son of Eli and Rachel (Bushman) Thomas.
Eli Thomas was born on the Thomas farm
in Washington Township, Stark County, Ohio, the son of
Jacob Thomas, a pioneer settler of Columbiana County.
Eli Thomas engaged in general farming and stock
raising during his entire life and owned 300 acres of land.
He and his wife are deceased. They were the parents of
the following children: David W., a farmer, lives in
Knox Township, a sketch of whom appears in this history;
Mrs. Sarah Sanor, a widow, lives with her brother
James M., the subject of this sketch; George,
died at the age of 22 years; Hiram
H., a farmer, lives in Knox Township; Joseph,
deceased; Amanda Jane, died at the age of two years;
Clara Irene, deceased; and Howard,
deceased. James M. Thomas has spent his entire
life on this farm, which he now owns. He operates 100
acres and specializes in dairy farming. His present
modern home was erected in 1909.
In 1884 Mr. Thomas was united in marriage with
Miss Nancy Sanor, a native of West Township,
Columbiana County, and the daughter of Samuel and Eliza (Stoffer)
Saner, both deceased.
Politically Mr. Thomas is a Democrat and
he is a member of the United Brethren Church of which he has
served as deacon since 17 years of age. He has a wide
acquaintance in Columbiana County.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. II:
Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 795 |
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WILL L. THOMPSON,
deceased, was a representative citizen and successful
business man of East Liverpool. He was born in Beaver
County, Pa., Nov. 7, 1847, the son of Josiah and Sarah (Jackman)
Thompson, and a grandson of William and Eleanor
(McDowell) Thompson.
Josiah Thompson was a native of Washington
County, Pa., born in 1811. His father was a native of
Ireland, of Scotch parentage. William Thompson,
grandfather of the subject of his sketch, was brought to
this country by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Thompson,
who located in Washington County, Pa. His early life
was spent there but after reaching his majority he moved his
family to Columbiana County and settled at Calcutta where
for a number of years he conducted a hotel. Josiah
Thompson received a limited education in the pioneer
log schools of this county. When 14 years of age began
serving as an apprentice saddler, but not liking the
business he soon abandoned it. He went to Calcutta,
Ohio and later Smith's Ferry. In 1848 he conducted a
drygoods business in East Liverpool until his retirement in
1878. He died Nov. 22, 1889.
Will L. Thompson was educated in the common
schools of East Liverpool, attended Beaver Academy, and was
graduated from Mount Union College. The musical talent
which has made Mr. Thompson known over the
world, developed early. In 1873 he became a student in
the New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, Mass., and
while in that city also studied under the special
instruction of Carlyle Petersyllia. In 1876 Mr.
Thompson went to Europe to study harmony and
composition and spent four months in the Conservatory of
Music at Leipsic, Germany. He was only 16 years of age
when he wrote "Darling Minnie Gray." In 1875 he wrote
four songs: "Gathering Shells from the Seashore," "Drifting
with the Tide," "My Home on the Old Ohio," and "Under the
Moonlit Sky." In 1891 he established the Thompson
Music Company in Chicago which was disposed of early in the
nineties. A business of the same nature was carried on
in East Liverpool for several years. Mr.
Thompson was also the composer of many gospel hymns,
among the most popular being "Softly and Tenderly," "Lead me
Gently Home Father" and "Jesus is all the World to Me."
It is estimated that the combined sales of his concert
quartets reached two million copies. Among his. latest
books were "Thompson's Anthem Quartets," "Thompson's
Class and Concert," and "The New Century Hymnal." He
died in 1909 and his wife died in 1919. They are
buried in Rieverview Cemetery, East Liverpool.
Mr. Thompson was married to Miss
Elizabeth Johnson, the daughter of Dr. Robert Johnson
of Wellsville. They had a son, Leland, born Nov. 9,
1896. He resides in East Liverpool.
During the later years of his life Mr.
Thompson was extensively engaged in real estate.
He was the promoter of two of the cities subdivisions,
Gardendale and Sunnyside.
Mr. Thompson erected a monument at West
Point, Ohio, which marked the spot where the Confederate
raider, Gen. John H. Morgan, surrendered his command
to Major George W. Rue, July 26, 1863. This is
the most northern point reached by any body of Confederate
troops during the Civil War.
Politically Mr. Thompson was a
Republican. He held membership in the Presbyterian
Church and was affiliated with the Masonic Lodge.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. II:
Historical Publ. Co. Topeka -
Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 453 |
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H. H. THORN, division
superintendent of transportation for the Steubenville, East
Liverpool and Beaver Valley Traction Company, is an
enterprising and progressive citizen of Columbiana County.
He was born near Palestine, Wirt County, W. Va., Nov. 3,
1880, and is the son of Thomas H. and Cintilla (Seaman)
Thorn.
Thomas H. Thorn was a farmer and owned a well
improved farm of 124 acres in Wirt County, W. Va. He
was a Democrat and a member of the Methodist Church.
To Mr. and Mrs. Thorn, who are deceased, the
following children were born: Dora, married P.
Sheppard, lives in Wirth County; T. D., lives in
Ohio; Grover C., deceased; Edwina, married
Floyd Tompkins, lives at Niles, Ohio; Violet,
married Bert King, lives at Newell, W. Va.; and F.
S., lives in Wirt County, W. Va.
H. H. Thorn spent his boyhood on his father's
farm and in early life engaged in farming and mining.
In 1903 he came to East Liverpool and has since been
identified with the East Liverpool Traction and Light
Company, He was appointed to his present position in 1925.
Mr. Thorn married Miss Vinnie Schuvrant,
a native of Wirt County, W. Va., the daughter of J. A.
and Minerva (Dagget) Scheuvrant. Mr. Scheuvrant is
deceased and his widow resides in Wirt County. To
Mr. and Mrs. Thorn were born one daughter and one son:
Garnet, died in Feb., 1922, was the wife of F.
Booth, of Niles, Ohio, and they had a son, Hugh,
born in 1920; Vivian, died at the age of three years.
Mr. Thorn is a Democrat and a member of the
Baptist Church. He is an excellent citizen and holds
the respect of the entire community.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. II :
Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 923 |
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