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History of North Central Ohio
embracing Richland, Ashland, Wayne, Medina, Lorain, Huron and Knox Counties
By William A. Duff
In Three Volumes - Illustrated
Volume One
Published by Historical Publishing Company
Topeka - Indianapolis
1931

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WILLARD D. THOMAS, who is assistant postmaster of Wadsworth, is a veteran of the World War and a member of an honored pioneer family of Medina County. He was born at Wadsworth, Feb. 13, 1898, the son of Lewis C. and Mamie C. (Lucas) Thomas.
     Lewis C. Thomas was born at Thomastown, now a part of Akron, Ohio, July 14, 1874, and spent his early life there. He was the son of John and Emily (Hamlin) Thomas. The former was a native of Wales and came to the United States in middle life and settled at Thomastown, Ohio, where he engaged in coal mining. Later he purchased a farm near Hamtown, Summit County, where he spent the remainder of his life. He died at the age of 80 years, and his wife, a native of England, died in 1921, at the age of 84 years. Both are buried at Akron. They were the parents of nine children, of whom Lewis C, the father of the subject of this sketch, was the youngest. He was married Nov. 24, 1897, at Doylestown, Ohio, to Mamie C. Lucas, who still resides in the old Lucas homestead in Wadsworth Township, where she was born, June 2, 1879. She is the daughter of Samuel and Susan (Long) Lucas. Samuel Lucas was born at Mt. Jackson, Va., and came to Wadsworth Township about 1875. For a number of years he engaged in general farming and stock raising and at the time of his death in 1928 was living retired at Wadsworth. His wife was born in Wadsworth Township, Feb. 19, 1849, and died March 20, 1928. Both are buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wadsworth. Susan (Long) Lucas was the daughter of David and Catherine (Snyder) Long, who were natives of Westmoreland County, Pa.
    David Long was two years old when his parents came to Ohio and settled on a farm south of Wadsworth. They were among the first families to settle in Richland County and became prosperous farmers.
     To Lewis C. and Mamie C. (Lucas) Thomas were born six children: 1. Willard D., the subject of this sketch. 2. Harold, born Aug. 28, 1899, unmarried, lives at home. 3. Wayne, born Nov. 20, 1902, unmarried, lives at home. 4. Glenn E., born Dec. 24, 1905, employed in the Akron office of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, lives at home. 5. Leonard W., born May 11, 1909, employed with the B. & F. Rubber Company at Akron. 6. Catherine Eileen, born Feb. 27, 1921.
Willard D. Thomas received his education in the public schools of Wadsworth and entered the employ of the Ohio Match Company, Wadsworth, after his graduation from high school in 1916. During the World War he enlisted for service in April, 1918, and served as a member of Battery B, 73rd Artillery, being stationed at Fort Adams, R. I. He was later transferred to Camp Mills, N. Y., and sailed for France Aug. 2, 1918. After the close of the war he returned to the United States and was discharged from Camp Sherman, Ohio, Feb. 12, 1919. Mr. Thomas was then employed by the Ohio Injector Company at Wadsworth until April, 1924, when he entered the local post office as a clerk. He was appointed assistant postmaster on July 1, 1927.
On March 17, 1926, Mr. Thomas was united in marriage with Miss Pauline Derhammer, a graduate of Wadsworth High School, class of 1924. She is the daughter of William and Delsie (Boyer) Derhammer; the former is deceased, and the latter lives at Wadsworth. She is now the wife of Charles Keckler. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas have a daughter, Marjorie Jean, born Oct. 28, 1927.
     Mr. Thomas is a Republican and a member of the Medina County-Republican Club. He holds membership in the Lutheran Church and belongs to the Lions Club, and the American Legion, Post No. 170.
SOURCE: History of north central Ohio : embracing Richland, Ashland, Wayne, Medina, Lorain, Huron and Knox Counties - Published by Historical Publishing Company - Topeka - Indianapolis - 1931 - Page 1261

EMANUEL HENRY TINSTMAN. One of the highly successful young business men of Medina is Emanuel Henry Tinstman, a veteran of the World War, who is engaged in the electrical business in this city. He was born at Medina, Mar. 3, 1896, the son of Eugene G. and Emma (Richard) Tinstman.
     Eugene G. Tinstman was born in Medina County, Jan. 30, 1871. For many years he has been recognized as one of the leading auctioneers of this section of Ohio. He married Miss Emma Richard, the daughter of Daniel and Levina Richard, both natives of Medina County. Mr. and Mrs. Tinstman were the parents of the following children: Lotta, the widow of Roy Beidle, who died in April, 1920; Fern, married Ellis Scharch, who is a chemist for the Goodrich Tire & Rubber Company, Akron, Ohio; Daniel, lives at Madisonburg, Ohio; and Emanuel Henry, the subject of this sketch.
     Emanuel Henry Tinstman grew up in Medina and attended the public schools, being a member of the 1915 high school class. He was employed for a time by the Portage Rubber Company, Akron, and in 1917 enlisted for service in the World War, being sent to France as a member of the 114th Ammunition Train. He saw active service in France from Aug. 12, 1918, until the close of the war and returned to the United States in January, 1919. He resumed his former employment with the Portage Rubber Company and the following year established an electrical business in Medina, in partnership with his father, as representatives of the Delco Light Company. In 1920 Mr. Tinstman purchased the interests of his father, and has since continued as sole owner of the enterprise. He is the local dealer and distributor for the General Motors products, including the Frigidaire. He also handles radios.
     Mr. Tinstman was married on Nov. 16, 1921, to Miss Zola Turner, the daughter of William and Pearl Turner of Medina. they have a son, Richard, born Oct. 12, 1922.
     Politically, Mr. Tinstman is a Republican, and he is a member of the Republican County Central Committee. Both he and his wife are members of Medina Methodist Episcopal Church, and he belongs to Medina Lodge, F. & A. M., No. 58; Independent Order of Odd Fellows; Knights of Pythias; and American Legion. He also belongs to the Medina County Fish & Game Club.
SOURCE: History of north central Ohio : embracing Richland, Ashland, Wayne, Medina, Lorain, Huron and Knox Counties - Published by Historical Publishing Company - Topeka - Indianapolis - 1931 - Page

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