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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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CLYDE E. WARD.
Outstanding among the representative business men of Huron County is
Clyde E. Ward, who is president of the C. E. Ward Company of New
London. He was born at Sullivan, Ashland County, Jan. 9, 1873, the son
of Jacob and Ellen (Hubler) Ward.
Jacob Ward, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil
War. He was a native of Wayne County and his wife was born at
Sullivan, Ohio. He engaged in general farming for a number of years,
and became well known as a truck gardener. Later he located at New
London, where he was identified with his son's business, the C. E. Ward
Company, as vice president. He died in 1918. His wife died
in 1879. Both are buried at New London. Mr. Ward was a
Republican and held membership in the Methodist Church. He served
during the Civil War as a member of the 25th Ohio Independent Battery, and
belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic. There were three children
born to Mr. and Mrs. Ward: Rose Stilson, deceased; Anna M.
Swanger, lives at New London; and Clyde E., the subject of this
sketch.
The boyhood of Clyde E. Ward was spent at
Sullivan and New London, where he attended the public schools. At the
age of 12 years he left school and for the following six years was employed
as a clerk in a New London grocery store. He then purchased a
furniture business for $300, which he successfully conducted for a few
years, and during that time he also became part owner in the Junior Order
Supply Company, the firm being known as Ward & Stilson Company.
Mr. Ward disposed of his interest in the business to his partner in
1905 and shortly afterward organized and incorporated the present C. E.
Ward Company, of which he is president. The company specializes in
the manufacture of lodge and band uniforms and equipment, as well as church
furnishings. Its business has grown from a $20,000 organization to a
$150,000 corporation.
In 1895 Mr. Ward was united in marriage with
Miss Daisy Estelle White, of New London, the daughter of Daniel and
Julia (Gilbert) White, natives of New York. The former died in
1913 and the latter lives at New London. To Mr. and Mrs. Ward
were born five children:
1. Virginia M., born 1896, was a student of the
College for Women, Western Reserve University. She married Paul M.
White, and they live in New London. They have three daughters,
Nancy, born in 1922, Phillis, born in 1924, and Virginia,
born in 1928.
2. Sterling W., who is vice president of the
C. E. Ward Company, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history.
3. Walter, who died in infancy.
4. Alice M., born in 1910, attends Ohio Wesleyan
University.
5. Rodney E., born in 1913, attends New London
High School.
Politically, Mr. Ward is a Republican. He
and his family hold membership in the Methodist Church, and he has the
following lodge affiliations: Floral lodge, F. & A. M., No. 260; New
London Chapter, R. A. M., No. 110; Norwalk Commandery, K. T., No. 10; Dayton
Consistory, 32nd degree; Baku Grotto, M. O. V. P. E. R.; Al Koran Temple;
Masonic Club; Knights of Pythias, No. 616; Loyal Order of Moose, No. 513;
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, 615; and B. P. O. Elks, 730.
Mr. Ward and his family have traveled
extensively, having gone on a world cruse during 1925. They also
traveled throughout Europe in 1927.
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 955 |
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STERLING W. WARD.
One of the well known young business men of New London is Sterling W.
Ward, who is vice president of the C. E. Ward Company. He
was born here, Aug. 17, 1898, the son of Clyde E. Ward.
A complete sketch of Clyde E. Ward
appears elsewhere in this history.
Sterling A. Ward attended the public schools of
New London, from which he was graduated in 1917. He then entered Ohio
State University, and while a student there enlisted in the Student Army
Training Corps, and was sent to Camp Taylor, Ky., Oct. 1, 1918. After
his discharge from the service he resumed his studies at Ohio State
University, from which he received the degree of Bachelor of Science in
1921. He immediately became identified with the interests of the C.
E. Ward Company, which was established by his father, and since 1921 has
held the office of vice president. While learning the business of
Mr. Ward spent a year as an employe in the company's factory. They
are widely known as manufacturers of lodge uniforms.
On Nov. 15, 1930, Mr. Ward was united in
marriage with Miss Dolores Buck, the daughter of Dr. E. C. and
Harriet (Orr) Buck, who are natives of Athens County, Ohio, and
residents of Columbus. Dr. Buck is widely known as a physician
and surgeon, and is president of the Columbus Training School for Embalming.
Mr. Ward is a Republican, a member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, American Legion, Lawrence E. Brown Post, No.
292, and is president of the Rotary Club. He has the following lodge
affiliations: Floral Lodge, F. & A. M., No. 260; New London Chapter,
R. A. M., No. 110; Norwalk Council, R. & S. M. M., No. 24; Norwalk
Commandery, K. T., No. 18; Dayton Consistory, 32nd degree; Baku Grotto, M.
O. V. P. E. R., charter member; Al Koran Temple; Masonic Club; New London
Shrine Club; B. P. O. Elks, No. 730; Knights of Pythias, No. 616; Loyal
Order of Moose, No. 513; and Independent Order of Odd Fellows, No. 615.
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 895 |
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JONATHAN S. WHITE,
deceased, was a substantial citizen and representative business man in Huron
County, having served as cashier of the First National Bank of Greenwich for
a number of years. He was born in Ripley Township, Huron County, Feb.
24, 1844, and died Feb. 28, 1918. He is buried in Norwalk.
Mr. White was the son of John C. and Nancy A. (Taylor) White, the
former a native of Orange County, N. Y., and the latter of Pennsylvania.
The White family came to Ohio during the early
days and settled near Mansfield in Richland County. John C. White
was a school teacher and farmer. In 1840 he removed to Huron County
where he purchased a large tract of land. He died in August, 1883, and
his wife died in April 1894. They were buried in Edwards Grove
Cemetery, Ripley Township, Huron County. Their children were:
Mary E., Johnson S., the subject of this sketch, Jennie, and
Margaret.
Jonathan S. White attended the district school of
Ripley Township and spent his boyhood on his father's farm. At the
outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted and served as a member of Company C,
166th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. After the close of the war Mr. White
taught school and also engaged in faring. He spent 18 months as a
clerk in a general store at New London, but until 1886 he devoted most of
his time to general farming and stock raising. In that year he was
elected auditor of Huron County, which office he capably filled for six
years. He then served as cashier of the First National Bank of Norwalk
from 1892 until 1903, when he accepted the position as cashier of the First
National Bank of Greenwich. He was living retired at the time of his
death in 1918.
In February, 1869, Mr. White was united in
marriage with Miss Marietta Barre, the daughter of John and Amy
(Stout) Barre, who were natives of Niagara County, N. Y., and early
settlers of Ripley Township, Huron County. Mr. Barre died in
1883 and his wife died in 1882. To Mr. and Mrs. White were born
three children: Edgar, deceased; Blanche, married C.
E. DeVoe, lives at Greenwich; and J. G., a sketch of whom appears
elsewhere in this history.
Mr. White was a Republican and served for 13
years as town clerk, and also held the office of township trustee. He
was an active member of the Congregational Church, and belonged to Greenwich
Lodge, F. & A. M., and New London Chapter, R. A. M.
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 926 |
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