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BIOGRAPHIES  Source:
History of North Central Ohio,
Embracing Richland, Ashland, Wayne,
Medina, Lorain, Huron & Knox Counties,
By William A. Duff
in Three Volumes
- ILLUSTRATED -
Publ. by Historical Publishing Co., Topeka-Indianapolis -
1931
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THEODORE A. BARRETT is
a successful young business man of Norwalk, where he is business manager of
the Experiment News Company. He was born at New London, Ohio, Nov. 8,
1901, the son of Lewis A. and Lillian (Arnold) Barrett.
Lewis A. Barrett, deceased, was a native of Huron
County. He spent his early life on a farm and was a machinist by
trade. He spent several years in the employ of the Arnold Creager
Company of New London as foreman, and later engaged in business for himself
as a road contractor. He was living retired at the time of his death
in July, 1919. Mr. Barrett is buried at New London. He
was a Republican, a member of the Congregational Church and belonged to the
Loyal Order of Moose. Lillian (Arnold) Barrett was born at
Adams, Mass., and now lives at New London. To Mr. and Mrs. Barrett
were born six children: Mildred, married S. F. Noble, lives at
Kalamazoo, Mich.; Frances, married G. A. Jones, lived at
Berkley, Calif.; Theodore A., the subject of this sketch; Donald
T. lives at Kalamazoo, Mich.; Marshall and Betty, both
students.
Theodore A. Barrett obtained his education in
the public schools of New London and is a graduate of New London High
School, class of 1920. He spent two years at the College of Electrical
Engineering, Milwaukee, Wis., and he began is business career as a salesman
in the employ of the Hurley Machine Company, of Chicago. He later was
identified with the Ohio Public School Company, and in January, 1928, came
to Norwalk to accept the position of business manager of the Experiment News
Company.
In February, 1924, Mr. Barrett was united in
marriage with Miss Ivon Davis, the daughter of Col. Albert W.
and Emma L. (Benson) Davis. A sketch of Col. Albert W. Davis
appears elsewhere in this history. Mr. and Mrs. Barrett are the
parents of a daughter, Nancy, born in 1926.
Mr. Barrett is a Democrat and belongs to the
Fraternal Order of Eagles, and Sigma Theta Phi fraternity. He is
active member of the Norwalk Business Men's Association.
Source: History of North Central Ohio, Embracing Richland,
Ashland, Wayne, Medina, Lorain, Huron & Knox Counties, By William A. Duff -
in Three Volumes ILLUSTRATED - Publ. by Historical Publishing Co.,
Topeka-Indianapolis - 1931 - Page 871 |
Major M. L. Battles |
MAJOR MELVIN L. BATTLES, M.D.
One of the outstanding figures in professional circles in Huron
County is Doctor Battles, of Norwalk, who is a veteran of the World
War. He was born at South Euclid, Ohio, Mar. 2, 1879, the son of
Orlin T. and Sabra (Covert) Battles.
Orlin T. Battles, who lives retired at St.
Petersburg, Florida, is a native of Ohio. Both he and his wife were
born at Mayfield, and for many years Mr. Battles was widely known
fruit farmer of that section. He is a Republican, a member of the
Methodist Church and belongs to the Knights of Pythias. His wife died
in 1923 and is buried at Chardon, Ohio. Their children were: 1.
Dr. Charles E., physician, lives at Cleveland. 2. Melvin L.,
the subject of this sketch. 3. Lulu M., who died in 1930, was
the wife of Clark Oesch, who lives at Green Cove Springs, Fla.
4. Dr. Orlin T., dentist, lives at Willoughby, Ohio. 5.
Charlotte M., married E. H. Tinkelpaugh, lives at Youngstown,
Ohio. 6. Francis M., a graduate of Ohio State University and
the University of Illinois, librarian, Aliquippa, Pennsylvania.
Melvin L. Battles attended the public schools of
South Euclid and took his collegiate work at Mt. Union College. He was
graduated from the Cleveland Medical College, in 1904 and engaged in the
practice of his profession at Franklin, Pa., from 1904 until 1910. The
following six years were spent at Greenwich and Olena, Huron County, and in
1915 Doctor Battles established his present practice in Norwalk.
At the outbreak of the World War he enlisted for service and was
commissioned as first lieutenant in the U. S. Medical Corps. He served
during the war period at Camp Custer, Mich., and was discharged Jan. 25,
1919. Doctor Battles established his present practice in
Norwalk. At the outbreak of the World War he enlisted for service and
was commissioned as first lieutenant in the U. S. Medical Corps. He
served during the war period at Camp Custer, Mich., and was discharged Jan.
25, 1919. Doctor Battles received the commission of captain in
the Medical Corps, 145th Infantry, on July 23, 1927, and on May 16, 1929,
was promoted to the rank of major, U. S. Medical and Staff Officers Corps,
attached to 112th Engineers at U. S. Medical and Staff Officers Corps,
attended to 112th Engineers at Cleveland, acting as regimental surgeon.
He holds a dual commission, being major in the Ohio National Guard and U. S.
Reserve Corps.
In 1903 Doctor Battles married Miss Edna T.
Grimes, a graduate of Mt. Union College, and the daughter of Rev. Mr.
C. and Mary E. (Tipton) Grimes. Reverend Grimes, a retired
minister of the Methodist Church, lives at Norwalk. He was born in
Belmont County, Ohio, and his wife is a native of Caldwell, Ohio. To
Doctor and Mrs. Battles were born four children: 1. Edwin,
a graduate of Norwalk High School, student at Ohio State University, and Mt.
Union College, now attends the New York Homeopathic College. He
married Miss Frances Huffman and they have a daughter, Ellen D.
2. Mary Elizabeth, a graduate of Norwalk High School and Ohio
University, married Arthur Boyles, lives at Norwalk. 3.
Melvin L., Jr. 4. Thomas E. Both attend Norwalk High
School.
Doctor Battles is identified with the Huron
County Medical Society, Ohio State Medical Society, American Institute of
Homeopathy, and is chairman of the National Bureau of Public Health.
He is a Republican and has served as coroner of Venango County, Pa. He
holds membership in the Methodist Church and has the following lodge
affiliations: Townsend Lodge, F. & A. M.; Huron Chapter, R. A. M., No.
7; Norwalk Council, R. & S. M., No. 24; Norwalk Commandery, K. T., No. 18;
B. P. O. Elks, No. 730, Past Exalted Ruler; F. O. Eagles, No. 711; and
Cleveland Chapter, No. 23, National Sojourner. He is also a member of
the Association of Military Surgeons of the U. S. and a member of the
American Legion, 40 and 8 Society, and is past commander of Ken-Bur-Bell
Post No. 41.
Source: History of North Central Ohio, Embracing Richland,
Ashland, Wayne, Medina, Lorain, Huron & Knox Counties, By William A. Duff -
in Three Volumes ILLUSTRATED - Publ. by Historical Publishing Co.,
Topeka-Indianapolis - 1931 - Page 848 |
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HON. JOHN M. BECHTOL, who
has served as Probate Judge of Huron County since 1921, has had a wide and
successful practice at Norwalk for many years, and is active in the civic
affairs of that community. He was born on a farm in Superior Township,
Williams County, Ohio, Mar. 17, 1867, the son of John K. and Hannah (Wisman)
Bechtol.
John K. Bechtol, deceased, was a veteran of the
Civil War. He was born in Stark County, Ohio, the son of Adam
Bechtol, who was among the first settlers of Ohio. John K.
Bechtol attended the district schools of Stark County and throughout his
life engaged in general farming, having removed to Williams County with his
parents when he was a small child. He served throughout the Civil War
with an Ohio outfit. Mr. Bechtol was a Republican, and served
as a member of the board of education and as township trustee. He was
a life long member of the Methodist Church and belonged to the Grand Army of
the Republic. Mr. and Mrs. Bechtol are buried in Bridgewater
Township, Williams County. Their children were: Adam,
lives at Mentor, Ohio; John M., the subject of this sketch; Dr. E.
A. , physician, lives at Montpelier, Ohio, is a veteran of the World
War; Dr. Eli C., physician, lives at Montgomery, Mich.;
Freeman L., general merchant, lives at Ainger, Ohio; and Clarence,
deceased.
John M. Bechtol obtained his early education in
the district schools of Williams County and attended Ohio Wesleyan
University. He received a degree of Bachelor of Science at Fayette
Norman University in 1893 and spent seven years as a teacher in the schools
of Fulton County, Ohio. Subsequently he took up the study of law at
Ohio State University from which he received the degree of LL. B. in 1902.
In that year he established a private practice in Norwalk. He served
as justice of the peace from 1903 and 1921, as township clerk from 1911
until 1921, and in November, 1920, was elected Probate Judge of Huron
County. He was reelected to this office in 1924 and 1928.
Judge Bechtol was married in 1903 to Miss
Millie A. Rice, the daughter of Joseph and Theoda (Cotrill) Rice,
of Fulton County. Both are deceased. Judge and Mrs.
Bechtol have a son, Robert E., who is a graduate of Ohio State
University, class of 1930. He is identified with the Austin
Construction Company, of Cleveland.
Judge Bechtol holds membership in the Methodist
Church and is a member of the official board. He is affiliated with
Mt. Vernon Lodge, F. and A. M., No. 64; Knights of Pythias, No. 145, Past
Chancellor, and belongs to the Huron County Bar Association.
Politically, Judge Bechtol is a Republican.
Source: History of North Central Ohio, Embracing Richland,
Ashland, Wayne, Medina, Lorain, Huron & Knox Counties, By William A. Duff -
in Three Volumes ILLUSTRATED - Publ. by Historical Publishing Co.,
Topeka-Indianapolis - 1931 - Page 870 |
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CLEMENT L. BELL, M. D.,
is one of the most highly esteemed citizens of Norwalk, and
his career as a physician and surgeon in Huron county has
won for him the confidence and trust of all who know him.
He has also held the responsible position of coroner of
Huron County since 1916. Doctor Bell was born
in ripley Township, Huron County, Aug. 20, 1863, the son of
William C. and Mary (Carpenter) Bell.
William C. Bell was born at Fitchville, Huron
County, and spent his entire life in this section of the
state. He was a shoemaker by trade. Both he and
his wife are deceased and are buried in Ripley Township.
Mr. Bell was a Republican and held membership in the
Methodist Church. There were six children in the
Bell family: Emma, married Henry Allen,
both deceased; Oscar D., deceased; Clement L.,
the subject of this sketch; George, deceased;
Robert M., lives at Shelby, Ohio, is a veteran of the
Spanish-American War; and Ada Eleanor, married Roy
Stone, lives at Fitchville.
Clement L. Bell attended the
district schools of Ripley Township and is a graduate of
Greenwich High School. He studied medicine in the
office of Dr. Flackler of Plymouth, and later entered
the Cleveland Homeopathic College, from which he received
the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1888. His
professional career began at Attica, Seneca County, Ohio,
where he remained until 1896. From 1896 until 1920
Doctor Bell was located at Fitchville, and removed to
his present offices in Norwalk in the latter year.
In 1918 Doctor Bell volunteered for service in
the World War and was sent to Fort Crook, Neb., where he
served as First Lieutenant, U. S. Medical Corps. He
later was transferred to Camp Benning Georgia, and for a
time was located at Camp Perry, Ohio. He was
discharged from the service May 28, 1919. Doctor
Bell is a member of the American Legion, Association of
Military Surgeon, and Disabled Emergency Officers
Association of the World War.
In 1886 Doctor Bell was united marriage with
Miss Hannah Eleanor Bell, who died at Fitchville, Oct.
4, 1919. She was the daughter of Nathaniel Bell,
a native of Richland County, and a prominent citizen of
Ripley Township, Huron County. He was also a minister.
His father, David Bell, came to Ohio from Connecticut
and settled on a farm in Richland County. To Clement L.
and Hannah Eleanor (Bell) Bell) were born five sons:
1. John C., born Jan. 22, 1887, married Edith
Langjahr, lives at Norwalk.
2. Harry R., born Feb. 4, 1890, enlisted for
service during the World War in Company G, 145th Infantry,
37th Division. He was killed in action in the Argonne
Forest ,Sept. 26, 1918, and is buried at Fitchville.
He held the rank of corporal.
3. Lloyd, born July 2, 1893, enlisted for
service during the World War. He was sent to Fort
Leavenworth, Kan., and later to El Paso, Texas, where he was
assigned to the First Signal Battalion. He served in
France with this outfit with the rank of corporal and was
slightly wounded and gassed while in the service. He
married Edna Sheldon, and lives at Norwalk.
They have three children, Pauline, Mary Louise, and
Kenneth. By a former marriage Lloyd Bell
has a son, Clayton.
4. Donald C., born Sept. 6, 1896, enlisted for
service during the World War in the U. S. Marine Corps.
He was stationed at Quantico, Va., where he served as
instructor in rifle practice. He married Ramona
Dunlap, and lives at Greenwich, Ohio. They have
four children: Donald C., Jr., Robert, Beverly,
and Ruth.
5. Reginald W., born Nov. 29, 1900, lives at New
London, Ohio. He married Veda Reed and they
have a daughter, Audrey.
Doctor Bell married (second) Miss Mary Brailey
the daughter of Jacob Brailey, a native of
Connecticut, and well known citizen of Norwalk. He is
deceased.
Doctor Bell is a Republican, and besides the
office of coroner of Huron County, he is also serving as
health commissioner. He is a member of the Methodist
Church and belongs to Mt. Vernon Lodge, F. and A. M., No.
64; Toledo Consistory, 32nd degree; Knights of Pythias, and
Kiwanis Club. He holds membership in the Hahneman
Society.
Source: History of North Central Ohio, Embracing Richland,
Ashland, Wayne, Medina, Lorain, Huron & Knox Counties, By William A. Duff -
in Three Volumes ILLUSTRATED - Publ. by Historical Publishing Co.,
Topeka-Indianapolis - 1931 - Page |
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