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Biographies Source:
Atlas & Directory
of
Trumbull County, Ohio
including a Directory of Freeholders and Official Register of the County
with Illustrations
Compiled from Recent Surveys, Official Records and Personal Examination
by
The American Atlas Company
Cleveland, Ohio
1899 Also See Individual Townships for
additional short biographies.
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G. S. Lewis |
GEO.
S. LEWIS, of West Farmington, is a well known
and extensive stock and wool buyer, who was born in Sheridan
township, Geauga county, May 30, 1836, and came to Trumbull county
with his parents when six months old, where he remained until 1860,
when he went to California and engaged in mining for seven years.
He then returned to Ohio, and after his marriage Feb. 18, 1888, he
settled on the old homestead in Farmington township, where he
continued to reside till 1898, when he moved to the village.
His wife, nee Mattie Bower, was born in Mesopotamia, Oct. 7, 1854,
the daughter of Jacob and Nancy Evans Bower. Her father was a
native of Pennsylvania, and of German descent. Mr. L. is a
republican, and cast his first vote for Lincoln: He is not a
politician, but gives his entire time and energies to the conduct of
his numerous business interests.
Source:
Atlas & Directory of
Trumbull County, Ohio including a Directory of Freeholders and
Official Register of the County with Illustrations - Published 1899
- Page 205 |
Jno. Lewis |
JOHN
LEWIS, roller in the mills at Girard, is a native of Wales,
where he was born Nov. 27, 1854. Our subject's father first
emigrated to America and was followed by his wife and four children
when John was about nine years old. Their first home
was in Pottsville, Pa., and from there they moved to Mineral Ridge,
later to Niles and in 1874 our subject went to Sharon, Pa., where he
was in the mill business till 1885, coming thence to Girard, where
he since resided. July 17, 1880, Mr. Lewis married
Miss Margaret Ellen Jones, also a native of Wales. Mrs.
L. Came to this country in 1865. Six children have blessed
this union. Mr. L. is a member of Sharon Lodge No. 398,
K. of P., Mahoning Lodge No. 394, F. & A. M.; also Amalgamated
Association of Iron and Steel Workers. He is a republican in
politics and was a member of the Girard council for three years.
Source: Atlas & Directory of
Trumbull County, Ohio including a Directory of Freeholders and
Official Register of the County with Illustrations - Published 1899
- Page 205 |
R. K. Lewis
Mrs. R. K. Lewis |
ROLAND
K. LEWIS, is one of the well known, successful farmers, and
business men of Trumbull county. He has been a resident of
Farmington since his birth, June 5, 1841. He is at present a
resident of West Farmington village, and he ever stands ready to
assist in everything which is for the best interest of the
community. Fraternally he is a member of the K. of P. Lodge of
West Farmington. Miss Adelma Spencer became the wife of
our subject Nov. 1, 1865. She was born in this township Sept.
27, 1843, and is the daughter of Selden and Caroline Lyman
Spencer. They were natives of Massachusetts, the former
born Aug. 17, 1811, and the latter Oct. 5, 1810. Mr. and
Mrs. L. are the parents of three children, two of whom are
living. Mr. Lewis is engaged extensively in farming and
stock raising, being the owner of about 1,400 acres of land, most of
which is in Farmington township. R. K. Lewis' addition
to West Warren is a valuable piec of property in Warren city.
As a business man he ranks high in the county.
Source:
Atlas & Directory of
Trumbull County, Ohio including a Directory of Freeholders and
Official Register of the County with Illustrations - Published 1899
- Page 205 |
Hermen Love & wife |
HERMEN
LOVE is one of Mecca township's most successful farmers and
stock raisers. The Love family resides in a model
country home, and the general appearance of the farm indicates
thrift, pride and prosperity. In Mahoning township, Lawrence
county, Pa., Jan. 6, 1837, a son, Hermen Love, was born to
James and Eliza Small Love who since the fall of 1865 has lived
in Mecca township. He married Emma A. Mason Nov. 24,
1868. Two sons, James N. and Earl H., are the result of
this union. Mrs. Love was born near her present home,
Aug. 29, 1848, and was the daughter of Noble and Lora P. Brown
Mason. In politics Mr. Love is an ardent
republican. As a business man he is wide awake, and makes a
success of whatever he undertakes.
Source:
Atlas & Directory of Trumbull County, Ohio including a Directory of
Freeholders and Official Register of the County with Illustrations -
Published 1899 - Page 206 |
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