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WILLIS
REEDER was born in Brookfield, Ohio, Oct. 28, 1830, and was
the son of Washington and Caroline (Mattocks) Reeder, and
grandson of Benjamin Reeder, who came form Geneva, Cayuga
county, New York, and settled on lot twenty-nine, in Hartford, July
9, 1817. When he was a boy of thirteen he found employment on
the Erie extension canal. In 1845 the family removed to
Louisville, Kentucky, and soon he secured a situation on a flat-boat
as cook; subsequently he became a pilot on a coal boat, and
continued on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers in that capacity until
the outbreak of the Rebellion, when the business becoming unsafe it
was discontinued and coal was transported by steamers. In 1862
he became a licensed steamboat pilot running between Pittsburg and
New Orleans, and during the last three years of the war of the
Rebellion was engaged in the transportation service. After the
close of the war he took command of a tow-boat until failing health
caused him to retire from river life, and in 1871 he settled on lot
forty-three, in Hartford, where he now resides. He married
Maryett Bartholomew Aug. 8, 1854, who was a descendant of
Seth Bartholomew, one of the pioneers of Vienna township.
Their children are Charlie Willis, Ruby Ann, and Frank
Carlyle. Mr. Reeder has served two terms as trustee of the
township, and three years as justice of the peace. He is a
member of Jerusalem lodge No. 19, Free and Accepted Masons, also a
member of Mahoning chapter No. 66, Royal Arch Masons. The
first ancestor of this family in America, Joseph Reeder, came
from London, England, and settled on Long Island some time previous
to 1700, and according to tradition in the family his wife was
sister to William or Orange, who superseded James II.
on the throne of England. Their sons were Joseph, Benjamin,
and William. Joseph settled in New Jersey, and his
son Jacob settled in Pennsylvania, and his eldest son,
Benjamin, who was born May 15, 1769, with his family settled in
Ohio. Thus families follow the "star of empire" westward.
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Illinois -
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WILLIAM W. RIBLET
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ELMER COWDEN ROBINSON
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CHARLES J.
ROLLER, the successful operator of a valuable
farm of 157 acres, which is situated in section 23, Green township,
is a prominent citizen of this neighborhood and a member of one of
its old families. Charles J. Roller was born in Green
township, Mahoning County, Ohio, Aug. 3, 1867, and is a son of the
late Samuel W. and Sarah E. (Hole) Roller.
The late Samuel W. Roller was
born in Green township, Apr. 30, 1826, and died Mar. 30, 1902.
He was a son of Michael and Isabel (Calvin) Roller, and a
grandson of John Roller, who came to Green township from
Tennessee, as early as 1802. His son, Isaac Roller, was
the first white male child born in this township. All the
early history of Green township shows the prominence of the
Roller family. They cleared the land, made roads, built
school houses and established places for religious worship, giving
encouragement to every civilizing influence Samuel W. Roller
spent his whole life in Green township, and he was one day over one
year old when his parents settled on the present farm, which is
known as the Samuel W. Roller homestead. It is owned by
his heirs and is operated by Charles J. Of the nine
children of Samuel W. and Sarah E. Roller seven are living,
as follows: Elvira J., who married Oliver S. Walter,
residing at Greenford; Melissa, who is the widow of Dr. J.
H. Calvin, late of Salem, Ohio; Arthur C., residing near
Columbiana; Anna L., who married Jacob D. Cook,
residing at Salem; Ida i., who resides with her mother at
Greenford; and Charles J. and Ernest I., residing in
Green township. The late Samuel W. Roller served a
number of terms as trustee of Green township, elected on the
Republican ticket. His widow resides at Greenford and is a
consistent member of the Disciples Church.
Charles J. Roller grew to man's estate in his
native place and was educated in school district No. 7. He has
been accustomed to farm work from his youth and is considered one of
the leading agriculturists and fruit growers of this part of the
county. His late father was also interested in growing fine fruit.
On Aug. 26, 1903, Mr. Roller was married to Irene
Porter, who was born in Canfield township, Mahoning County,
Ohio, and is a daughter of A. Porter of that township.
In politics Mr. Roller is a strong
supporter of the principles of the Republican party and he has
served as township trustee, and in 1900 was township census
enumerator. Fraternally he belongs to the Blue Lodge, F. & A.
M., at Leetonia, and the Chapter at Salem; is also a Knight of
Pythias and a member of the Greenford Grange, Patrons of Husbandry.
Mr. Roller is a very popular citizen in his
neighborhood, his best friends being those who have known him from
boyhood, which is a pretty fair test of character.Source:
20th Century History of Youngstown & Mahoning Co., Ohio and
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1907 - Page 856 |
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DAVID J. ROLLER,*
formerly a prominent and respected citizen of Green township, was
born in this township Dec. 24, 1839, and died May 10, 1903, having
spent his whole life in this section. His parents were
Joseph and Sarah (Bates) Roller, both native of Ohio. The
father of Mr. Roller settled in Green township when few
families had located here permanently and when pioneer conditions
prevailed where now every evidence of civilization is seen.
David J. Roller attended school in the village of
Washingtonville and subsequently devoted himself to agricultural
pursuits which he followed until his death. In 1861, he was
married to Catherine J. Weikart, who was born in Green
township, Mahoning County, Ohio, Sept. 15, 1840, and is a daughter
of Jacob and Sarah (Shriver) Weikart.
Peter Weikart, the grandfather of Mrs. Roller,
came to Ohio from Adams County, Pennsylvania, and purchased a
section of land in Green township, in what was then Columbiana
County. He divided this 640 acres among his four sons,
Jacob, father of Mrs. Roller, receiving his share.
The latter was born in Pennsylvania and was married there, coming to
Ohio with his family in 1824. He settled on the 160 acres
given him by his father in Green township. These early
settlers endured many pioneer hardships but both Jacob Roller
and wife lived to advanced age and were among the township's most
highly respected people. A large family was born to them, the
survivers survivors of which are the following
Lewis C., residing in Miami County, Ohio; Samuel J.,
residing in Hardin County; George W., residing at Alliance;
Hiram L., residing at Leetonia; Harriet S., who has
resided with her sister, Mrs. Roller, for the past 45 years;
and Catherine J., widow of David J. Roller.
Mr. and Mrs. Roller had three children, all
daughters, May, Gay and Fay, the latter of whom is
deceased.
In his political views, the late David J. Roller
was a Democrat and at all times took an intelligent interest in the
public affairs of the township. Personally he was a man of
sterling character and enjoyed the friendship and esteem of the best
of his fellow-citizens. For many years he was active in the
Masonic fraternity, was a member of Salem Commandery, No. 42, K. T.,
Salem, and of Al Koran Temple, Mystic Shrine, at Cleveland.
The beautiful ritual of the fraternity was used at his burial, which
by his request, was placed in the hands of the fraternity".
Mrs. Roller, with her two daughters and her sister,
resides on the pleasant home farm in Green township, which consists
of 117 acres of well-improved land.
Source:
20th Century History of Youngstown & Mahoning Co., Ohio and
Representative Citizens - Publ. Biographical Publ. Co. -
Chicago, Illinois -
1907 - Page 1028 |
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JOHN S.
ROLLER
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SAMUEL W.
ROLLER, formerly an extensive farmer and
successful fruit-grower, of Green township, was one of the most
highly esteemed residents of this section, in which his long and
useful life of 77 years was passed. Mr. Roller was born
in Green township, Mahoning County, Ohio, Apr. 30, 1825, and died in
the same place, Mar. 30, 1902. His parents were Michael and
Isabel (Calvin) Roller, the former of whom was born in Tennessee
and the latter in Virginia. Michael Roller, father of
Samuel W., probably accompanied his parents to Green township
as family records say that his brother Isaac was the first
white male child born here.
Samuel W. Roller was reared in Green township
and obtained a district school education, after which he devoted
himself exclusively to agricultural pursuits. In addition to
farming and stock-raising, he was much interested in the growing of
fruits and was one of the best informed horticulturists in this
section. On Nov. 3, 1855, Mr. Roller was married to
Sarah E. Hole, who was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, Oct. 29,
1832, and is a daughter of Nathan and Sarah (Armstrong) Hole.
Her father was born in Virginia and her mother in Delaware. In
their youth they had accompanied their respective parents to
Columbiana County, where the Holes and Armstrongs are
listed with the earliest settlers and most respected pioneers.
There were nine children born to Samuel W. Roller
and wife, the seven surviving being as follows: Elvira J.,
who married Oliver S. Walter, residing at Greenford;
Melissa M., who is the widow of Dr. J. H. Calvin, who was
a prominent physician of Salem; Arthur C., residing in
Columbiana County; Anna L., who married Jacob Cook, of
Salem; Ida I., residing with her mother at Greenford; and
Charles J. and Ernest I., both residing in Green township.
In political views, Mr.
Roller was a Republican, and was elected to the office of
township trustee on several occasions. Mrs. Roller
resides with her daughter, at Greenford, where she has a wide social
acquaintance and many friends. She is a member of the
Disciples Church.
Source:
20th Century History of Youngstown & Mahoning Co., Ohio and
Representative Citizens - Publ. Biographical Publ. Co. -
Chicago, Illinois -
1907 - Page 927 |
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D. L.
ROSE
president of The Rose & Johnson Company, wholesale
grocers, located on West Front Street, Youngstown, was born in
Medina County, Ohio, in 1855, and was 11 years of age when his
parents moved to Mahoning County. Until he was 27 years of
age, Mr. Rose remained on the home farm and then embarked in
a mercantile business at Rosemont, where he continued in business
for 17 years. In 1895 Mr. Rose came to Youngstown in
the capacity of city salesman for the Baldwin-Carnahan Company,
wholesale grocers, and remained associated with that firm until it
was absorbed by the J. H. Fitch Company, a period of
six years. In 1901 Mr. Rose, in partnership with
Alfred Johnson, engaged in the produce business, under the firm
name of Rose & Johnson, later drifting into the wholesale
grocery trade. On June 1, 1895, their business became an
incorporated concern, The Rose & Johnson Company, capitalized
at $50,000. The officers are: D. L. Rose, president;
N. P. Johnson vice president, and Alfred Johnson
secretary and treasurer.
In 1905 the company erected a fine brick building for
business purposes, locating it on Front street, having three stories
and basement, its dimensions being 40 by 154 feet. This gives
them 25,000 feet of floor space. The Company keeps four men on
the road, covering western Pennsylvania and northeastern Ohio.
Mr. Rose was first married, in
1875 to Miss Rebecca W. Smith, who passed away in February,
1900, aged 44 years, leaving one child, Minna, now Mrs.
Minna E. Leedy, a resident of Portland, Oregon. Mr.
Rose was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church.
In 1902 Mr. Rose was married to Emma Wickline,
of Salem, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Rose belong to the
Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Politically, Mr. Rose is a Republican.
Fraternally, he belongs to the Knights of Pythias and to Council
NO. 233, Protected Home Circle, and is a charter member of the
United Commercial Traveler's Association of Mahoning County.
Source:
20th Century History of Youngstown & Mahoning Co., Ohio and
Representative Citizens - Publ. Biographical Publ. Co. - Chicago,
Illinois -
1907 - Page 996 |
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HON.
GEORGE E. ROSE, formerly judge of the Probate
Court of Mahoning County, now a member of the important law firm of
Norris, Jackson & Rose, with offices at Nos. 608-613 Dollar
Bank Building, Youngstown, is one of the city's prominent men, one
who is identified with many of its important interests. He was
born Dec. 9, 1857, at Carlisle, Lorain County, Ohio, and entered
Dartmouth College from which he was graduated in 1881. After
his admission to the bar, in1883, he settled at Youngstown, entering
upon the practice of law and also taking an intelligent interest in
local politics. In the spring of 1888 he was elected city
solicitor on the Republican ticket, and served as such for two
terms. In 1893, he was elected judge of the probate Court.
Since retiring from the bench in 1900, Mr. Rose has given his
whole attention to a large private practice and has been associated
with men of legal ability andmore than city prominence.
Sidney D. Lamar Jackson & Rose, which was formed in
November, 1900, was formerly prosecuting attorney of Mahoning
County, and each member has gained distinction in some line of
practice.
Judge Rose married Louise H. Baxter,
a daughter of Heman Baxter, and they have one child,
Louise M. The family are members of the Presbyterian
Church. They have a very pleasant home at No. 204 Arlington
street, Youngstown. Judge Rose is a Republican in
politics and fraternally, is an Elk and Knight of Pythias.
Source:
20th Century History of Youngstown & Mahoning Co., Ohio and
Representative Citizens - Publ. Biographical Publ. Co. -
Chicago, Illinois -
1907 - Page 310 |
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HON.
GEORGE E. ROSE, formerly judge of Probate Court of Mahoning
County, now a member of the important law firm of Norris, Jackson
& Rose, with offices at Nos. 608-613 Dollar Bank Building,
Youngstown, is one of the city's prominent men, one who is
identified with many of its important interests. He was born
Dec. 9, 1857, at Carlisle, Loraine County, Ohio, and entered
Dartmouth College from which he was graduated in 1881. After
his admission to the bar, in 1883, he settled at Youngstown,
entering upon the practice of law and also taking an intelligent
interest in local politics. In the spring of 1888 he was
elected city solicitor on the Republican ticket, and served as such
for two terms. In 1893, he was elected judge of the Probate
Court. Since retiring from the bench in 1900, Mr. Rose
has given his whole attention to a large private practice and has
been associated with men of legal ability and more than city
prominence. Sidney D. Lamar Jackson, the second member of
the firm, of Norris, Jackson, & Rose, which was formed in
November, 1900, was formerly prosecuting attorney of Mahoning
County, and each member has gained distinction in some line of
practice.
Judge Rose married Louise H.
Baxter, a daughter of Heman Baxter, and they have one
child, Louise M. The family are members of the
Presbyterian Church. They have a very pleasant home at No. 204
Arlington street, Youngstown. Judge Rose is a
Republican in politics and, fraternally, is an Elk and Knight of
Pythias.
Source:
20th Century History of Youngstown & Mahoning Co., Ohio and
Representative Citizens - Publ. Biographical Publ. Co. - Chicago,
Illinois -
1907 - Page 996 |
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J. EDGAR RUDGE
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CHARLES RUGGLES
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EDWIN C. RUGGLES
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HORACE C. RUGGLES
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EPHRAIMJ RUHLMAN
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WILLIAM HENRY RUHLMAN
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JACOB W. RUPPERT,
who has been identified with the mercantile interests of New
Springfield since 1887, is numbered with the reliable,
public-spirited and valuable citizens of this place, and he is also
an honored survivor of the great Civil War. Mr. Rupert
was born Aug. 13, 1840, in Beaver township, Mahoning County, Ohio,
and is a son of Benjamin and Catherine (Wonsetler) Ruppert.
Benjamin Ruppert, father of Jacob W., was
also born in Beaver township and was a son of Jacob Ruppert,
who came from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and settled first just north
of North Lima, Removing from there to a farm of 200 acres, northeast
of Canfield, on which he lived for the rest of his life.
Benjamin Ruppert married Catherine Wonsetler who was a
daughter of Jacob Wonsetler, of Youngstown township, a member
of one of the oldest families in the county. They had eight
children, namely: Jacob W., whose name appears at the head of
this sketch; Samuel, residing near Canfield, who served in
the Civil War; Susanna, now deceased; Salinda, who
married Charles Fiefield, residing at Youngstown; David,
residing in Indiana; Isaiah, also a resident of that State;
Elizabeth, who married John Bensing, residing at
Roanoke, Indiana; and Louisa, who died in infancy.
Jacob W. Ruppert was reared in
Beaver township and attended school there and at Steamtown, in
Boardman township. His people owned a small farm, the old
Whittenberg place, near Woodworth. Before the Civil War
opened, Mr. Ruppert worked in his home neighborhood,
mainly on the farm of Henry Beard, and also followed
the carpenter trade. On Aug. 13, 1862, Mr. Ruppert
took upon himself heavy responsibilities, enlisting in the Federal
army, in Company A, 125th Regiment. Ohio Volunteer Infantry, at
North Lima, and was honorably discharged from the service, June 2,
1865. During a part of this long period he served under
General Thomas in the Army of the Tennessee. He
participated in the battle of Franklin, in the daily skirmishes
before and around Chattanooga, and at the battle of Chickamauga he
was captured and held by the enemy for 36 hours, and also wounded
severely in the hand. Although this injured member was
bleeding profusely, not having been cared for. Mr.
Rupert kept on the alert and when he found the sentry
sleeping at his post, he quietly rolled out of camp and thus
escaped. At Overton Hills, Tennessee, he subsequently was
wounded in the hip and his injuries sent him to hospitals at
Nashville and Louisville, and later were the cause of his discharge
from the service. Formerly Mr. Ruppert was a member of
Tod Post, Grand Army of the Republic, at Youngstown, but now keeps
up only his connection with Encampment No. 3, Union Veteran League,
at Youngstown.
Upon his return to Beaver township, Mr.
Ruppert had a long and wearying period of convalescence.
He had been too badly injured to permit him to undertake any hard
labor, but after he had gradually regained his health, he opened a
store at Coal Mines, which he continued to operate for the next 14
years. In 1887 he came to New Springfield and for five years
conducted a store on the Square, and then came to his present site,
where he built his store building and purchased his residence.
In addition to the usual commodities carried in a first-class
grocery, Mr. Ruppert handles flour and tobacco,
carries a stock of jewelry and several other outside lines to oblige
his patrons.
In December, 1865, Mr. Ruppert was married to
Susan Rothgeb, who was born in Beaver township, on the farm now
occupied by George Rothgeb, and is a daughter of Raphael
and Frances (Shank) Rothgeb, the latter of whom resides with
her daughter, and is a venerable lady of 87 years. Mr. and
Mrs. Ruppert have had the following children: Della, who
married Francis Paulin, resides in Green township, and
they have three sons, Seth, Ralph and Earl;
Lefaire, who died in the spring of 1906, married Jonathan
Haller, residing at Coal Banks, in Springfield township, and
left two children, Myrle and Maite; Clark,
residing at New Springfield, married Alice Wetzel, and
they have three children. Bessie, Edith, and Oscar;
May, who married Josiah Hick, a merchant of East
Palestine, has one child, Kenneth; and Bertha,
residing at home. Mr. Ruppert and family are
members of the English Lutheran Church at New Springfield. In
politics, he is a Republican.
Source:
20th Century History of Youngstown & Mahoning Co., Ohio and
Representative Citizens - Publ. Biographical Publ. Co. -
Chicago, Illinois -
1907 - Page 790 |
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ISAAC RUSH
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WALLACE W. RYALL, M. D.
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