Conneaut History & Genealogy - History of Ashtabula Co., Ohio

History of
Conneaut,
Ashtabula Co., Ohio

SOURCE: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio
Large, Moina W. Topeka :: Historical Pub. Co.,, 1924, 1132 pgs.

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BIOGRAPHIES

AIMEE GREENE ABBOTT ranks among the well known and highly esteemed women of Ashtabula County. She is a native of Andover, born Jan. 1, 1873, and the daughter of Elmer and Lucretia (Lindsley) Green.
     Elmer Green was born in Cherry Valley Township, Ashtabula County Nov. 23, 1840, and was a leading attorney of the county for more than 50 years. He attended Grand River College and Chicago University, after which he began the practice of his profession at Freeport, Ill. Nine years later he removed to Andover, where he spent the remainder of his life. Mr. Green was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a prominent citizen of his community during his life. He served as president of the board of education for nine years and also as justice of the peace. Mr. and Mrs. Greene, both now deceased, were the parents of one child, Aimee, the subject of this sketch.
     Aimee (Greene) Abbott was educated in the schools of Andover and attended Jefferson Institute, after which she engaged in teaching at Williamsfield and Andover. Mrs. Abbott was later graduated from a New England university in Boston.
     On Jan. 30, 1900, Miss Greene was united in marriage with Charles E. Abbott, a native of New York, born March 27, 1860. They have two adopted children: Ruth Thompson, who lives in New York; and Gregory Jett, who is now with the navy.
     Mrs. Abbott is a member of the Congregational Church. She has traveled throughout the world extensively and is a magazine writer of note.
(See Note 2 below for Source)

ARLIE B. ABRAMSON is a veteran of the World War and a prominent and successful young business man of Ashtabula. He is owner and proprietor of three stores in Conneaut, which are known as the Boston Stores. Mr. Abramson was born in Cleveland, Sept. 6, 1895, and is the son of Abe and Esther (Rosenstein) Abramson.
     Abe Abramson, well know merchant of Painesville, was born in Poland and came to this country when a young man, locating in Philadelphia, where he lived for several years before moving to Cleveland. He removed from Cleveland to Painesville in 1903 and established his present business, which is now the largest department store in that city. There are four children in the Abramson family, as follows: Ralph, lives in Painesville, is a World War veteran, having served overseas; Arlie B., the subject of this sketch; Ruth, deceased; and Miriam who will be graduated from Western Reserve University in Cleveland in 1925.
     Arlie B. Abramson received his education in the public schools of Painesville and his first business venture was in his father's store as a clerk. In 1916 Mr. Abramson came to Conneaut, where he became a business partner of M. C. Levitt until Feb. 23, 1924, at which time Mr. Abramson purchased Mr. Levitt's interest in the business. He owns several pieces of valuable city property as well as his place of business. Mr. Abramson's stores are located at 215 Main Street, 209 Main Street and 217 Main Street.
     During the World War Mr. Abramson enlisted for service on June 14, 1917. He was among the first men from Lake County and was sent to Camp Taylor, Kentucky, and from there to Camp Funston, Kansas. Mr. Abramson was discharged at Camp Sherman, Chillicothe, Ohio, on April 10, 1919, having received the rank of corporal.
     Mr. Abramson belongs to the American Legion, the Elks Lodge and the Chamber of Commerce. He has always taken an active interest in athletics and promotes a baseball team, which is known as the Boston Store Team. Mr. Abramson is a capable and progressive man and an excellent citizen.
(See Note 2 below for Source)

GEORGE P. ADDICOTT, who has lived on the same farm in Orwell Township during his entire life, ranks among the substantial farmers of Ashtabula County. He was born June 25, 1874, and is the son of James and Jane (Beer) Addicott.
     James Addicott came to this country from England, where he was born, and located in Ashtabula County. He became a prosperous farmer and was widely known throughout the community. He was born in 1825 and died July 19, 1910. His wife was also a native of England and is now 94 years of age. To Mr. and Mrs. Addicott eight children were born, as follows: Esther Brower, lives at Orwell; Lizzie Meigs, lives at Orwell; Charles, lives in Wayne Township, Ashtabula County; Anna (Dole) deceased; Walter, lives at Colebrook; Sarah Jones, lives at East Orwell; George P., the subject of this sketch; and Gertrude, who died at the age of 14 years.
     George P. Addicott attended the schools of Orwell and has always been interested in general farming and stock raising. He operates 72 acres of land and has a well improved farm.
     On Oct. 24, 1918, Mr. Addicott was united in marriage with Miss Beatrice Cummins, daughter of James and Helen Avery Cummins, a native of Windsor, Ohio, born in September, 1884. They have one son, Robert James, who was born Aug. 22, 1920.
     Mr. Addicott is a Republican.

C. G. ALDERMAN, a well known farmer of Windsor Township, is a member of a family that has been actively identified with Ashtabula County for many years. He was born on this farm in Windsor Township, Dec. 26, 1870, and is the son of C. M. and Luella (Skinner) Alderman/
     C. M. Alderman was born at Windsor, March 30, 1844, the son of T. J. and Caroline Alderman. T. J. Alderman was also a native of Windsor, born Dec. 15, 1817, the son of Timothy L. Anderson, who came to this county from Connecticut in 1804. T. J. Alderman was married on Oct. 5, 1843. To this union two children were born: C. M. father of the subject of this sketch; and Lucy J. Hurlburt.
     C. M. Alderman, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War, having served with Company K, One Hundred and Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. After the close of the war he returned to the homestead at Windsor, where he engaged in farming. On Oct. 20, 1868, he was married to Miss Luella Skinner, who was born in Ashtabula County, April 2, 1846, the daughter of Jeptha and Eliza (Alderman) Skinner. Mr. Skinner was born Dec. 23, 1796, and died Oct. 5, 1855. His wife was born Feb. 6, 1821, and died in 1872. They had four children: Freeman, Clara, Miles Co., and Luella Alderman. C. M. Alderman died May 25, 1914. He was a Republican. To Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Alderman were born two children: C. G., the subject of this sketch; and L. C. , born in April, 1873, resides on the home place with his brother.
     C. G. Alderman was reared and educated on his father's farm and has always lived in Windsor Township. For several years he operated a mill and since his marriage has engaged in farming. He owns the old home place of 397 acres and specializes in dairy farming. He is also a grain farmer. The Alderman farm is well improved and is one of the fine stock farms of Ashtabula County.
     On Oct. 29, 1893, Mr. Alderman was united in marriage with Miss Nevia Moore, a native of Bunker Hill, Ashtabula, born Sept. 30, 1875, and the daughter of J. B. and Amelia (Abram) Moore. Mr. Moore was born in Ohio and died March 4, 1896, at the age of forty-eight years. His wife, who was born Oct. 8, 1855, died March 7, 1924. They were the parents of the following children: Mrs. Alderman; Luella Merriman, lives in Cleveland; Alice J. Moore, lives at Warren, Ohio; Ninon G. Phelps, lives at Jefferson; W. R., lives at Waynesburg, Ohio; and Bernice H. Godfrey, lives at Warren, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Alderman, two children were born: Wayne G., born March 3, 1897, lives at home, was married Aug. 24, 1922, to Marie Bemik, and they have two children, Merlin, born Aug. 16, 1923, and Marlin a twin; and Gladys L. Horton, born July 16, 1899, lives at Stoneville, Ohio, has two children, Harlan W., born Sept. 18 1921, and Milford C., born July 20, 1924.
     Mr. Alderman is a Republican and a member of the Grange. He is among the substantial and highly respected citizens of Ashtabula County.
(See Note 2 below for Source)

ELSWORTH A. ALDERMAN, a Civil War veteran, is a member of one of Ashtabula County's oldest families. He was born in a log cabin, on a farm in Windsor Township, Aug. 10, 1844, the eldest child of Isaac Newton and Elizabeth (Bacon) Alderman.
     His paternal grandparents were Elijah, Jr., and Rosanna (Phelps) Alderman. His maternal grandparents, Grove and Betsey (Hoskins) Bacon and these ancestors all came from Connecticut in about the year 1810.
     Isaac Newton Alderman was born in Windsor, Nov. 23, 1823, and died April 2, 1899 having lived most of his life in Windsor either as a farmer or mail carrier for Uncle Sam.
     Elsworth A. Alderman received a fair education in the district schools of those days, and in 1862, the day before he was eighteen, he volunteered for service in the Civil War. He enlisted with Company K, 105th O. V. T. and was sent to Lexington, Ky. Retreating from there the regiment saw its first hard fighting at Perryville, Ky., where one-third of its numbers were lsot. He was taken prisoner near Murfreesborough, Tenn., and upon his release joined his regiment at Missionary Ridge. After taking part in the "Atlanta Campaign," which lasted one hundred and twenty days, during which his regiment was under fire eight-three days, he left Atlanta Nov. 14, 1864 and "Sherman's March to the Sea, " and arrived in Savannah on Christmas Day. After a short rest his regiment started thru the Carolinas, meeting engagements at Bentonville, Goldsboron, and Raleigh. A short distance from Raleigh, Gen. Johnston surrendered and the war was over. Discharged in June, 1865 he returned to Windsor, where he has since resided.
     Aug. 17, 1866, Mr. Alderman was married to Miss Florence Turner, who was born in Windsor, May 29, 1844 and died Dec. 21, 1924, the only daughter of Warren and Laura Lovira (Skinner) Turner. To them three children were born: Ada L., born March 13, 1867, now a retired school teacher; Bernard K., born Oct. 9, 1871, and died May 16, 1912, became a very skillful electrical engineer; and Coridon W., born Sept. 26, 1875, lives near the home place in Windsor, and has two children, Helen Estelle, born Sept. 13, 1906, and Donald Emory, born March 13, 1912.
     Mr. Alderman's home place "Maple Gorge Farm," was purchased by him and his wife in 1873 and for over fifty years a grove of fine old rock maples in a gorge, has produced thousands of gallons of delicious maple syrup, which has been shipped to all parts of the United States.
     Mr. Alderman, who has been township trustee, and a member of the local School Board for many years, is a respected citizen of his county, and has a host of friends.
(See Note 2 below for Source)

L. W. ALLEN, one of the progressive farmers and stockmen of Andover Township, was born at Colebrook, Ohio, April 21, 1873, and is the son of William E. and Sarah M. (Fobes) Allen.
     William E. Allen was a native of Ashtabula County, born Dec. 24, 1833, and the son of Robert Allen. He became a prosperous farmer and was a substantial citizen of his community. Mr. Allen died Feb. 7, 1903, and his wife, who was born May 25, 1838, died in 1908.   They were the parents of 14 children, as follows: Robert W., deceased; Ella M., lies at Colebrook, Ohio; Alice Gertrude, lives in Florida; Laura E., lives at Providence, R. I.; Rhoda A., deceased; William Edward, deceased; Frederick, Rhode Island; Emma, deceased; L. W., the subject of this sketch; John M., lives at Colebrook, Ohio; James Lyle, lives in Wayne Township, Ashtabula County; Edmund, Wayne Township; Bernice B. Blanchard, Wayne Center, and Jessie Dodge, Clintonville, Wis.
     L. W. Allen grew up on his father's farm and attended the district schools of Ashtabula County. For several years he was engaged as a grocery clerk, and also followed the carpenter trade. Mr. Allen has lived on his present farm in Andover Township for the past two years. He has a well improved farm, which is equipped with excellent buildings and facilities for caring for the stock.
     On Nov. 18, 1901, Mr. Allen was married to Miss Elmina Elizabeth Dodge, a native of Wayne Township, Ashtabula County, born Sept. 14, 1882, and the daughter of Albert and Elizabeth Dodge. To this union one son has been born, W. Edward, March 7, 1903, lives at home.
     Mr. Allen is a Republican and a member of the Congregational church.
. (See Note 2 below for Source)

RILEY G. ALLEN, now living retired in Dorset, has been a leading farmer and stockman of Ashtabula County for many years. He was born in Ashtabula County, Nov. 19, 1845, and is a son of Joseph R. and Mary Anne (Robbins) Allen.
     Joseph R. Allen was a native of Vermont and an early settler of Ashtabula County.   At an early date he located at Geneva, where he engaged in the merchandise business. In 1854, during the gold rush to California, he went west with several families in covered wagons. After an absence of 14 years, Mrs. Allen received word that a man by the name of Allen had died while returning from the coast. Believing this man to be her husband, she later remarried, and upon her first husband's return, he also married again. After a number of years, during which time their second husband and second wife had died, they were remarried. Mr. and Mrs. Allen had three children: Henry L., deceased; Riley G., the subject of this sketch; and Dwight, deceased.
     Riley G. Allen was born at Geneva and has lived in Dorset Township since he was 12 years of age. He made his home with an uncle, Marshall Conant, who owned a cooperage at Dorset. Mr. Allen learned that trade in the days when barrel staves were made from teh raw timber. In 1880 he purchased 75 acres of land and later purchased 68 additional acres. He now lives retired, having sold his land interests. Mr. Allen cleared off heavy timber from his 75 acres and the 68 acres he reclaimed. He and both of his sons were engaged in the pure bred Holstein cattle business for a number of years and their cattle was shipped to different states.
     During the Civil War Mr. Allen enlisted with Company D, 177th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry and was in service for ten months.
     Mr. Allen was united in marriage with Miss Cornelia Burr, who was the daughter of Austin Burr, one of Dorset's prominent pioneer citizens. She died April 5, 1916. To Mr. and Mrs. Allen five children were born, as follows: Marshall, who died at the age of 18 years in a hospital at Massillon, Ohio; Coralie, died at the age of 13 years; Arthur lives at Dorset, married Pearl Prentice, and they had seven children, five now living; Inez M. Freda, Mildred, Arthur and Vera, two died in infancy; and Austin J., who lives in Dorset Township. Austin J. Allen is a well known fur dealer and in 1922 purchased nearly $100,000 worth of furs. He is also interested in the dairy business. He was married to Miss Rachel Leiby and they have three children, Robert George, Marie Winifred and Austin J., Jr.
     Riley G. Allen is a Republican, a member of the board of education, has served as township trustee and a personal property assessor and also real estate. He is an associate member of the Baptist church. He is an interesting pioneer of the county and a highly respected citizen.

JEREMIAH ALLYN, of Conneaut, Ohio, came to this place from Connecticut, May 1, 1854, and was for several years engaged in the produce business. In 1868 he started the Allyn Garden on West Main street, with 100 feet front, which has since been enlarged to 1,200 feet on the same street.
     Mr. Allyn is a direct descendant of Hon. Matthew and Margaret Allyn, who came to America in 1632. He has an ancestry of which he may well be proud, and which, without a broken link in. the chain, is traced as follows:
     Hon. Matthew Allyn of Brampton, Devon county, England, son of Samuel Allyn of Chelmsford, Essex county, England, came with his older brothers, Samuel and Deacon Thomas, with the Braintree company to Charlestown, Massachusetts, in 1632. He was the largest landholder in Charlestown; in 1636 went to Hartford, Connecticut, and in 1638 removed to Windsor. He was Judge of General Court and was one of the grantees named in the charter granted to the Colony of Connecticut by King Charles II. in 1662. He died February 1, 1670 or 71.
     Captain Thomas Allyn, second son of Matthew and Margaret Allyn, was born in England; married Abigail, daughter of Rev. John Warham, October 21, 1658; died February 14, 1695.
     Hon. and Colonel Matthew Allyn, second son of Captain Thomas and Abigail Allyn, was born June 5, 1660; married Elizabeth, daughter of Henry Wolcott, Jr., January 5, 1686; her death occurred June 4, 1734, and his February 17, 1758.
Captain Thomas Allyn, first son of Matthew and Elizabeth Allyn, was born about 1686, and died December 11, 1738.
     Thomas Allyn, first son of Captain Thomas and Elizabeth Allyn, was born November 7, 1725; married Sarah Phelps, December 13, 1750; died November 17, 1781.
     Alexander Allyn, third son of Thomas and Sarah Allyn, was born October 14, 1757; married Mercy, daughter of Captain Sodace and Mercy (Humphrey) Wilcox of Simsbury, Connecticut. Her death occurred October 14, 1816, and his May 9, 1822.
Truman Allyn, second son of Alexander and Mercy Allyn, was born at Windsor, Connecticut, June 11, 1787; married Harriet, daughter of Eli and Athildred (Curtis) Case, December 17, 1807. She was born at Canton, Connecticut, December 23, 1788, and died April 6, 1845. He died June 3, 1849.
     Jeremiah Allyn, fourth son of Truman and Harriet Allyn, was born at Sunsbury, Connecticut, July 15, 1831; married Abbie A., daughter of Allen W. and Betsey (Wilder) Niles, November 20, 1855, at Conneaut, Ohio. She was born at Auburn, New York, August 28, 1836.
     Jeremiah and Abbie A. Allyn have one child, Millie Elizabeth Allyn, born at Conneaut, Ohio, October 15, 1860.
(For Source, See Note 1 Below)

WILLIAM M. ALLYN is a prosperous groceryman of Ashtabula. He was born in Hartsgrove, Ashtabula County, March 12, 1902, and is a son of Frank and Alma (Rice) Allyn.
     Frank Allyn was born at Rome, Ohio, in 1876, and his wife is a native of Des Moines, Iowa. They live in Ashtabula, and are the parents of three children, as follows: William M., the subject of this sketch; and Mabel and Irene, both students.
     William M. Allyn has always lived in Ashtabula. After attending the public schools he entered the employ of A. F. Day, where he remained one year. He then was associated with C. N. Newlon for two years, after which he was employed in the Bunker Hill grocery for two years. In June, 1923, Mr. Allyn engaged in business for himself at 325 Main Street, where he established an excellent trade. The 22nd of September, 1924. Mr. Allyn sold his grocery store. He has become manager of the store for W. D. Ludwig.
     On April 2, 1924, Mr. Allyn was married to Miss Dorothy Gochneaur, born April 30, 1905, Denmark Township, daughter of Frank and Elizabeth (Brockett) Gochneaur, natives of Jefferson, Ohio, and Denmark Township. They now reside on a farm in Denmark township.
     Mr. Allyn is a Republican and a member of the Harris Memorial Presbyterian Church.

H. J. ALWARD, pioneer business man of Conneaut, was born in Crawford County, Pa., June 29, 1850, and is the son of Benjamin and Sarah J. (McMillan) Alward.
     Benjamin Alward was a native of New York, born in 1818. He went to Pennsylvania in 1834 and became a prosperous farmer, and owned 700 aces of land. Mr. Alward was a Democrat and a member of the Baptist Church. He and his wife, now deceased. were the parents of the following children: Cynthia Jane and Almeda, deceased; H. J., the subject of this sketch; Anna, deceased; W. B., a farmer, lives in Pennsylvania; Alsinia, deceased; John D., a farmer, lies in Pennsylvania; Sarah and Joseph, deceased; Lilly, lives in Pennsylvania; Clark, deceased; and Gilbert A., a farmer, also lives in Pennsylvania.
     H. J. Alward spent his boyhood on his father's farm and received his education in the district schools of Crawford County, Pa. He began life as a farmer in Pennsylvania and he became an extensive shipper of stock. In 1893 he removed to Conneaut and engaged in the meat business at the corner of Main and Harbor streets. After many business interests, Mr. Alward retired and went to Florida in 1918, but returned to Conneaut in December, 1921, and established his present meat business at 311 Harbor Street. His son, Ralph, is in business with him.
     On Nov. 15, 1871, Mr. Alward was united in marriage to Miss Martha J. Gibson, a native of Erie County, Pa., and to this union the following children were born: Ralph; Theresa, married George McDonald, a railroad engineer, lives at Salina, Kan.; Pearl, a milliner, lives at Erie, Pa.; Forest, lives in New York City; and Blain, is a World War veteran, lives at Erie, Pa. In 1904 Mr. Alward was married the second time to Miss Clara Hall, a native of Crawford County, Pa., and to this union one child was born, Marjorie, who died at the age of 11 years in 1917. There are three grandchildren: P. J. Alward, deceased; Boyd McDonald; and Gale McDonald.

J. M. AMSDEN, general superintendent of the Ohio & Western Pennsylvania Dock Company at Ashtabula, is a representative citizen of his community. He was born in Ashtabula, Oct. 5, 1876, and is a son of Austin O. and Mary (Dickinson) Amsden.
     Austin O. Amsden was born in Vermont and came to Ashtabula in 1860. He clerked in the jewelry store of Mr. Dickinson, in whose employ he remained for many years. He died in 1914 at the age of 74 years and his wife, who was born at New Haven, Conn., died in December, 1921, at the age of 84 years. Mr. and Mrs. Amsden celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1909. They were the parents of the following children: Fred, who died at the age of 16 years; Mrs. Elizabeth Sawyer, lives in New York city; Lewis A., retired, lives in Ashtabula; Arthur D., lives in Pasadena, Cal.; Dr. George S., a prominent nerve specialist of Albany, N. Y., and Jay M., the subject of this sketch.
     Jay M. Amsden received his education in the public and high schools of Ashtabula and at the age of 16 years entered the employ of the M. A. Hanna Company. In 1903 Mr. Amsden was made superintendent and on July 22, 1924, was made general superintendent of the company, including the lower lake docks.
     In 1900 Mr. Amsden was married to Miss Laura Gillette, of Indianapolis, and the daughter of Oscar Gillette. Mr. and Mrs. Amsden have one child, Jane, born in 1907.
     Mr. Amsden is a Republican. He is a member of the Reformed Episcopal Church of Ashtabula and a 32nd degree Mason. He has served as president of the Chamber of Commerce and as president of the city council. He is also a member of the Rotary Club of Ashtabula. Mr. Amsden is well and favorably known in Ashtabula and takes an active interest in the affairs of his community.

CARL A. ANDERSON is a substantial citizen of Conneaut. He was born in Sweden, Jan. 1, 1858, and is the son of Andrew and Cecelia Anderson, both of whom are deceased. There are two children in the Anderson family: Peter, lives in Conneaut; and Carl A., the subject of this sketch.
     Carl A. Anderson was educated in Sweden and on May 3, 1883, emigrated to this country and settled in Conneaut. He has been in the employ of the Nickel Plate Railroad as a machinist since May, 1883, and is among the company's most reliable employes. The Anderson home is located at 238 Rockwell Street.
     In 1879 Mr. Anderson was married to Miss Christina Lagerwal, a native of Sweden and a daughter of Adolph and Louise Lagerwal, deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Anderson seven children have been born, as follows: John, lives at Tacoma, Wash.; Henry A., at home; Mary, married Harry Morton, lives in Chicago; Edwin, at home, is a veteran of the World War, having been in the air service; George, deceased; Mabel, married Harland Sanford, lives at Amboy; and Geraldine, at home. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have two grandchildren, Raymond and Ruth Anderson.
     Mr. Anderson and his family are members of the Lutheran Church and he belongs to the Woodmen of the World and the Maccabees.

E. E. ANDERSON, a well known and highly esteemed citizen of Colebrook Township, who is engaged in farming and stock raising, was born in Mahoning County, Ohio, Jan. 25, 1854. He is the son of J. D. and Mary (Roberts) Anderson.
     J. D. Anderson was a native of Beaver Falls, Pa., born in 1818. He engaged in farming during his entire life and in 1861 located on a farm of 100 acres in Colebrook Township. He died in 1904 and his wife, who was born in 1822, died at the age of 84 years. They were the parents of the following children: Joseph Warren, deceased; Albert, lived at Orwell, Ohio, is now deceased; E. E., the subject of this sketch; Allen, deceased; Charles, lives at Youngstown, Ohio; and Helen, deceased.
     E. E. Anderson, received his education in the schools of Colebrook, May 24, 1854, and a daughter of Corydon and Elizabeth Swain Herrington. Mrs. Anderson had two brothers; W. T., who lives at Newcastle, Pa., and John, deceased. To E. E. and Helen (Harrington) Anderson six children have been born: Beatrice, at home; Emma, lives in Ashtabula; John, at home; Corydon lives in Ashtabula.
     Mr. Anderson is a Republican and has served as township trustee and assessor. He and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church and are widely known throughout the community.

DR. GEORGE S. ANDERSON, deceased, was a prominent physician and surgeon of Ashtabula County. He was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, July 11, 1857, and was the son of George S. and Mary A. (Lintz) Anderson, natives of Ohio and the parents of the following children: Frank, deceased; Dr. George S., the subject of this sketch; and Kate, wife of A. P. Pottenger, lives at Orlando, Fla.
     Dr. George S. Anderson was reared in Ohio and received his education in the district schools and at Pierpont Academy. He was graduated from the medical school of Western Reserve University in 1884, and began the practice of his profession at Williamsfield, Ohio, where he remained five years, then removing to Andover. Dr. Anderson underwent all the hardships of the country doctors, but by perseverance and hard work became a leading physician of the county. He was a personal friend of Dr. Crile, well known surgeon of Cleveland. In 1904 Dr. Anderson established a sanitorium, known as Dr. Anderson Original Hot Springs Bath House, at Andover, in which mineral baths were given. This is now conducted by Dr. N. B. Osborn, Dr. Anderson's partner.
     Before he entered medical college, Dr. Anderson was married to Miss Lusetta Sterling, a native of Pennsylvania, who died in 1909. To this union three children were born: Darl C., Doctor of Chiropractic, lives at Warren, Ohio; Clyde, deceased; and Grace Cole, lives at Dallas, Texas. On Sept. 18, 1912, Dr. Anderson was married to Miss Lillian Waldeck, a native of Warren, Ohio, born Nov. 19, 1872, and the daughter of John V. and Mary E. (Koehler) Waldeck, natives of Germany, and Warren, Ohio. John V. Waldeck came to the United States when 13 years of age and grew to manhood in Ohio. He was married in Warren, Ohio, and engaged in highway road contracting, and was also engaged at the same time in the coal and building supplies business at Warren, Ohio.
     Mr. Waldeck died May 23, 1910, and his wife lives at Warren, Ohio. They were the parents of three children: Mrs. Anderson; Grace A. Walwood, lives at Erie, Pa.; and John Fred, lives at Warren, Ohio. To Dr. George S. and Lillian (Waldeck) Anderson one child was born, George S., who was born April 1, 1917.
     Mrs. Anderson is a member of the Eastern Star as was also her husband. She is now conducting a drug store, known as Anderson's Pharmacy, at Andover, and she is also one-half owner of the Dr. Anderson Original Hot Springs Bath House at Andover in which she is associated with Dr. N. B. Osborn. Mrs. Anderson is a member of the Mardi Club, and the Christ Episcopalian Church of Warren, Ohio.
     Mr. Anderson died Jan. 12, 1924, and is buried at Andover. He was an independent voter and was identified with the Masonic Lodge, and the Modern Woodmen of America. He was a member of the Methodist Church was a representative citizen of Ashtabula County.

GUST ANDERSON, well known building contractor of Ashtabula, and substantial citizen of Ashtabula County, was born in Sweden, May 20, 1871, the son of Andrew J. and Alice (Person) Anderson.
     Andrew J. Anderson and his wife, now deceased, were natives of Sweden, where they spent their entire lives. He was a carpenter by trade and died in 1909. His wife died in 1904. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson had eight children, as follows: Peter; Hanna; Mary; John; Christian, married L. Larson; Gust, the subject of this sketch; August, deceased; and Augusta, lives on the home place in Sweden.
     Gust Anderson was reared and educated in Sweden and came to the United States in 1891 and located at Ashtabula. He later was employed on the farm of H. R. Holman and L. Fargo, and three years later entered the employ of a building contractor, Mr. Drumeller, of Ashtabula. After Mr. Drumeller's death in 1914 Mr. Anderson purchased the business, which he has since conducted with success. The place of business is located at 7-9 Spring Street. Mr. Anderson is a reliable business man and is widely known.
     In 1898 Mr. Anderson was united in marriage with Miss Selma Josephine Anderson, also a native of Sweden, born in 1871 and the daughter of August and Anna (Anderson) Anderson. Mr. Anderson died in Sweden and his wife and children came to this country in 1893 and located in Ashtabula. There were 14 children in the Anderson family.   To Gust and Selma Josephine (Anderson) Anderson the following children have been born: Annie, supervisor of penmanship in a school at Warren, Pa.; Fritz, engaged in the contracting business with his father, married in 1923 to Miss Florence Davison; Algot, Alvar, Signi, Laurence and Laura, all at home.
     Mr. Anderson and his family are members of the Lutheran Church and are highly esteemed citizens of their community.
(See Note 2 below for Source)

HARRY A. and WILLIAM H. ANDERSON, grocers, are progressive business men of Ashtabula. They were born here and are the sons of Edward and Seiverina (Benson) Anderson.
     Edward Anderson is a native of Sweden, born Oct. 12, 1851. At the age of 18 years he came to the United States and located in Ashtabula, where he was employed on the docks for a number of years. Later, he engaged in the coal business. He is now retired. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have six sons, all of whom live in Ashtabula. They are: J. A., a conductor, employed by the New York Central Railroad; Harry Andrew, was born April 20, 1891; William H., born Jan. 11, 1896, and George, employed in the grocery store of his brothers; Arthur, a twin brother of George employed by the New York Central Railroad; and Verne, employed by the Van Sweringen Company of Cleveland.
     The Anderson Brothers have always lived in Ashtabula. They were educated in the public schools and in 1916 Harry A. and William H. engaged in the grocery and meat business at 430 Columbus Street, where they are now located. They have a fine store and are dealers in high grade meats, groceries, cigars and candies. The Andersons are ambitious men, whose success in life is practically assured. They attribute their success to early business training, which was received in the offices of the Ashtabula Star-Beacon. They and their brothers, began as carriers for this paper and had large routes, which gave them business experience of great value.
     Harry A. Anderson was united in marriage with Miss Ida Carlson, a native of Ashtabula, and to this union one daughter has been born, Virginia. William H. is unmarried.
     In politics and Andersons are identified with the republican party. They are members of the Swedish Lutheran Church of Ashtabula Harbor and rank among the excellent business men of the community.

PETER J. ANDERSON is an enterprising and well known citizen of Conneaut. He was born in Sweden, June 24, 1854, and is the son of Andrew and Cecelia Anderson.
     Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Anderson, now deceased, were the parents of the following children: Peter J. the subject of this sketch; Carl, lives at Conneaut; Hannah Marie, lives in Sweden; John deceased; Ida, the widow of Charles Smith, lives in Michigan; Esther, deceased; and one child died in infancy.
     Peter J. Anderson remained in his native land until in 1882 and upon his arrival in this country settled in McDonough, County, Ill., where he remained until 1885. On April 2nd of that year he located at Conneaut, where he was employed as a farm hand for a short time. He then entered the employ of the Nickel Plate Railroad and worked in various capacities for the railroad company for 30 years. He was retired June 30, 1924.
     On Dec. 29, 1879, Mr. Anderson was married to Miss Charlotte Johnson, who was born in Sweden, Feb. 20, 1860. She died April 30, 1893, leaving the following children: Hulda, deceased; C. S. lives in Conneaut; John, lives in Cleveland; Viva, married W. B. Stevenson, lives in Conneaut; Mabel deceased; and one child died in infancy. On Oct. 22, 1893, Mr. Anderson was marred to Miss Augusta Johnson, a native of Sweden born April 18, 1872, and a daughter of John and Louise (Emerik) Johnson, both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. John were the parents of the following children: Tilda, deceased; Mrs. Anderson; Gustave; and August, deceased; Frank, lives in Cleveland; Clara, married A. J. Pihl, lives at Conneaut; and John, deceased. To Peter J. and Augusta (Johnson)( Anderson four children were born as follows: Hulda, deceased; Louise, married Norman Amiden, lies at Conneaut; Pearl, lives in Cleveland; and Raymond, a student.
     Mr. Anderson and his family are members of the Lutheran Church.

HARRY A. and WILLIAM H. ANDERSON, grocers, are progressive business men of Ashtabula. They were born here and are the sons of Edward and Seiverina (Benson) Anderson.
Edward Anderson is a native of Sweden, born Oct. 12, 1851. At the age of 18 years he came to the United States and located in Ashtabula, where he was employed on the docks for a number of years. Later, he engaged in the coal business. He is now retired. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have six sons, all of whom live in Ashtabula. They are: J. A., a conductor, employed by the New York Central Railroad; Harry Andrew, was born April 20, 1891; William H., born Jan. 11, 1896, and George, employed in the grocery store of his brothers; Arthur, a twin brother of George employed by the New York Central Railroad; and Verne, employed by the Van Sweringen Company of Cleveland.
The Anderson Brothers have always lived in Ashtabula. They were educated in the public schools and in 1916 Harry A. and William H. engaged in the grocery and meat business at 430 Columbus Street, where they are now located. They have a fine store and are dealers in high grade meats, groceries, cigars and candies. The Andersons are ambitious men, whose success in life is practically assured. They attribute their success to early business training, which was received in the offices of the Ashtabula Star-Beacon. They and their brothers, began as carriers for this paper and had large routes, which gave them business experience of great value.
Harry A. Anderson was united in marriage with Miss Ida Carlson, a native of Ashtabula, and to this union one daughter has been born, Virginia. William H. is unmarried.
In politics and Andersons are identified with the republican party. They are members of the Swedish Lutheran Church of Ashtabula Harbor and rank among the excellent business men of the community.
Source - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924

A. E. ANDRUS, who is successfully engaged in general farming and stock raising in Morgan township,, is a native of Ashtabula County. He was born in Trumbull Township, Dec. 26, 1868, and is the son of John and Mary (Sprague) Andrus.
     John Andrus was born in 1816 and came to this county from New York in the early days. He was married in 1867 to Miss Mary Sprague, who was born in 1835 and died in 1912. To this union two children were born: A. E., the subject of this sketch; and one child died in infancy.
     A. E. Andrus grew up on his father's farm and received his education in the district schools. He engage d in farming when he was 21 years old and now owns 225 acres of good farm land in Ashtabula County. Mr. Andrus specializes in dairy farming and raises pure bred Holstein cattle.
     Mr. Andrus was married to Miss Lenora Woodruff, a native of New Lyme Township, born Oct. 13, 1872, and the daughter of Nelson and Louisa (Peck) Woodruff. Mr. and Mrs. Woodruff, deceased, were the parents of the following children: Alice; Mrs. Andrus; Florence; Walter, lives in California; Lillian, lives in Ashtabula. To Mr. and Mrs. Andrus four children have been born, as follows: Adelbert T., born Feb. 6, 1904; Howard W., born Nov. 28, 1905, was graduated from Rich Creek High School in 1923; Mary E., born Nov. 24, 1908; and Evelyn Mildred, born Oct. 16, 1912.
     Mr. Andrus is an independent voter. He and his family hold membership in the Methodist Episcopal churn was well are welcome from the known and citizens of their community.

C. W. APPLEBY, a well known and successful attorney of Conneaut has been engaged in the practice of his profession there since 1898. He was born at Conneaut in March, 1877, and is the son of William W. and Ida J. (Wyles) Appleby.
     William W. Appleby is a native of Conneaut and now lives retired at Elyria, Ohio. He is the son of Capt. C. W. Appleby, one of the pioneer navigation men of the Great Lakes. William W. Appleby at one time owned practically all of Conneaut. He is a Republican and served as city clerk and councilman of Conneaut for a number of years. Mrs. Appleby died in 1921. They were the parents of the following children: Mamie, died in infancy; C. W., the subject of this sketch; Harry, deceased; Fred, engaged with manufacturers of the Rollin Automobile of Cleveland; Frances, married Clyde Raufus, high school teacher at Elyria, Ohio; and Walter, deceased.
     C. W. Appleby has always lived in Conneaut. After completing his high school course he entered Cornell University,and was graduated from the law department in the class of 1898. He has practiced his profession in Conneaut continuously since that time.
     On Dec. 30, 1902, Mr. Appleby was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Thompson, a native of Conneaut and the daughter of Z. H. and Harriet (Rea) Thompson, the former a native of Ashtabula County and the latter of Pennsylvania. Mr. Thompson was serving as president of the Conneaut Canning Company at the time of his death, in 1903. His wife died in 1922. They were the parents of two children: Clayton A., lies in California; and Mrs. Appleby. To Mr. and Mrs. Appleby have been born two children: Frances Rea, a sophomore at Northwestern University; and Harrison, a student in New York. Mrs. Appleby died Oct. 24, 1920.
     Mr. Appleby is a Republican. He is a capable man in his profession and is a citizen of high ideals.
(See Note 2 below for Source)
NOTE: Also see William W. Appleby

W. E. ARMSTRONG, justice of the peace at Austinburg, is a well known and highly respected citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born at Gustavus, Ohio, Aug. 2, 1853, and is the son of Erastus H. and Julia (Falemsby) Armstrong.
Erastus H. Armstrong was a native of New York and died many years ago in Pennsylvania. His wife, a native of Vermont, was later married to George Newton, who died in 1891. She died in 1894. There were five children in the Armstrong family as follows: Nettie, John F., Lewis T., all deceased; W. E., the subject of this sketch; and Allison H., who lives at Geneva, Ohio. By her second marriage Mrs. Newton had one son, Fred, who died in 1923.
W. E. Armstrong spent his boyhood at Pierpont, in Ashtabula County, and at the age of 17 years began as a traveling salesman, selling a patented washing machine. He later located at Jamestown, Pa., and from there came to Austinburg, where he farmed for two years. He then became a thresher and after settling at Austinburg became engaged in the grocery and milling business. After selling out this business, Mr. Armstrong was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad as a stationary engineer for a number of years. He is now custodian of the Austinburg schools and for a number of years has served as justice of the peace.
Mr. Armstrong was united in marriage with Miss Estelle E. Armstrong, a native of Indiana, and the daughter of Zacheus Armstrong. To Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong four children were born, as follows: Reginald, died in 1906; Floyd D., lives in Ashtabula, where he is employed by the Hewins Paper & Twine Company; Donald D., lives at Geneva, Ohio; and Blanch, the wife of G. B. D. Owen, lives at Austinburg, Ohio, where Mr. Owen is postmaster.
In politics Mr. Armstrong is identified with the Democratic party. He has served as township committeeman for 25 years and on the Democratic county executive board for about 20 years. He is a member of the Masonic lodge and is esteemed throughout the community as a reliable citizen.
Source - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 822

HENRY M. ARNER, deceased, was one of Ashtabula County's successful farmers. He was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, Jan. 1, 1845, and was the son of George and Nancy (Atkinson) Arner.
     George Arner and his wife were natives of Trumbull county and removed to Ashtabula county in 1860., and located on a farm near Dorset.
     Henry M. Arner received his education in the old academy at Kingsville, Ohio, and engaged in farming during his entire life. He and his father were prominent dairymen of the county and operated 277 acres of good farm land. After his father's death, Mr. Arner continued farming on his farm of 165 acres. In 1919 he retired and moved to Dorset where he died May 7, 1924.
     On Oct. 20, 1877, Mr. Arner was married at Andover, Ohio, to Miss Jennie Holcomb, the daughter of Hoel and Orilla (Jones) Holcomb, the former a native of Connecticut and the latter of Trumbull County, Ohio. At the age of 14 years Mr. Holcomb came to Ohio making the trip from Connecticut by ox team. He was a shoemaker by trade and was a prominent citizen of Andover, where he settled in 1839. He died at the age of 75 years. Mr. and Mrs. Holcomb were the parents of the following children: Henry, Almina, and Albert, all deceased; Mrs. Arner; Mrs. Salva Clark, lives in California; James, lives in Illinois; and Everett, lives at Andover. Mrs. Arner was reared and educated at Andover and taught school for seven terms before her marriage. She taught at Pierpont, Andover, and Williamsfield, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Arner four children were born; Charles Albert, who died in 1911; Alice, who died at the age of 28 years; Sabra, who lives in Cleveland; and Mrs. Ruth Stamey, with whom her mother lives. Mrs. Arner's three daughters were all teachers.
     Mr. Arner was a member of the Methodist Church, served as school director, and was township trustee for more than 20 years. He was industrious, earnest and sincere, and merited the high regard in which he was held by the community.

GEORGE T. ARTHUR, who is successfully engaged in the hardware business of Conneaut, was born in Ontario, Canada, in 1869, and is the son of Charles and Louise (Traver) Arthur.
Charles Arthur and his wife, natives of Ontario, Canada, are now deceased. Mrs. Arthur died in Canada in 1870 and Mr. Arthur died at Conneaut in 1908. George T., the subject of this sketch, was their only child.
George T. Arthur received his education in Canada and came to this country in 1887, locating at Conneaut. Since that time he has been engaged in the hardware business in the same location on Main Street. Mr. Arthur does a large volume of business and is widely known as a reliable business man.
In 1897 Mr. Arthur was married to Miss Lillie Brown, natives of Ohio and early settlers of Missouri. Dr. Brown served throughout the Civil war with an Ohio regiment. He died in 1871, and his wife died in 1917. Mrs. Arthur has one brother, William, who is engaged in farming near Geneva, Ohio. To George T. and Lillie (Brown) Arthur five children have been born: Louise, married Frank Spieldenner, a public accountant, lives in New York city; Marion, lives in Cleveland; James, in store with his father and has charge of the office; and Robert and Mabel.
Mr. Arthur is a Republican and has served as a member of the school board for a number of years. He and his family are members of the Congregational Church.
Source - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 579

S. L. ASHLEY, a progressive farmer and stockman of Morgan Township and the owner of 325 acres of well improved and, is a native of Ashtabula County. He was born in Richland Township, Feb. 16, 1852, and is a son of A. and Sarah Ashley.
     A. Ashley was born in Richmond Township in 1827 and was a leading farmer of Ashtabula County during his life. There were three children born to Mr. and Mrs. Ashley: A. A., Sarah L., and S. L., the subject of this sketch.
     S. L. Ashley was reared on his father's farm and attended the district schools of Richland Township. He has lived on his present farm in Morgan Township for twenty-seven years. He is well known throughout the county as a dairy farmer and is a breeder of registered stock exclusively.
     On June 6, 1874, Mr. Ashley was married to Miss Sarah French, who was born in Pennsylvania, April 9, 1857, and died Nov. 17, 1920. To this union six children were born, as follows: Solomon B., born Aug. 12, 1876, lives at Kingsville, Ohio; Maud Parks, born July 23, 1879, lives at Ashtabula, and has six children, Ora, Ward, Hubert, Kenneth, Lawrence, and Paul; Claud, born Oct. 15, 1883, lives in Morgan Township, and has six children, Lloyd, George, Zoe, Berdette, Walter, and Elva; Floyd, born Dec. 18, 1895, lives at home, and has four children, Miriam, Lucille, Robert, and Salome; Florence, born Dec. 18, 1897, married Mr. Roth, and they have two children, Louise and Donald; and one child died in infancy.
     In politics Mr. Ashley is identified with the Republican party. He is an excellent citizen and is widely known in Ashtabula County.
(See Note 2 below for Source)

DR. W. S. D. ASHLEY, well known veterinary surgeon of Ashtabula County, located in Richmond Township, was born on the farm where he now lives, Dec. 13, 1859, the son of S. D. and Eliza F. Ashley.
     S. D. Ashley was a native of Richmond Township, born Dec. 13, 1822, and the son of Salmon and Ann Ashley, natives of Connecticut and early settlers of Ashtabula County.
     Salmon Ashley is a son of Elkna, son of Robert Ashley son of Robert Ashley, who settled at Fort Ann, N. Y. in 1788. He bought 400 acres of old John Kinsman for $1.25 per acres, with ten years to pay it without interest. Black salts made from wood ashes was the only product that would bring money and not much of that. Salmon Ashley, with his young wife, cleared a small spot and erected a one room log house. 12x18 feet. They cleared the land as fast as they could, burning the timber to get rid of it. The Indians were plentiful here but very friendly, and Ashley always fed them and was kind to them. On one occasion when the mother was cooking her venison for dinner, the bear skin which was hung up for a door, was brushed aside and in came a fierce, rough looking Indian hunter, who was lost and nearly starved.   He made motions to give him something to eat, and although Mrs. Ashley was very much frightened she gave him some corn bread, and hoe cake patties, made of unsifted meal ground in a hole burned into a stump for a mortar and ground with a round stone, the only way to make meal then. He ate very heartily as he had been lost two days, and when he finished eating he made his bow of thanks and departed. In about three months this Indian came to the door with the saddle of a deer "hind quarters," and placed it upon the table.
     Tables were made of a log split open, face up, and four legs driven into auger holes. All chairs were made the same way. There were no floors, only skins and pelts. Mrs. Ashley used to go to Padanaran to visit her parents, a distance of five miles, and she would go afoot, carrying a baby and leading another. She often saw wild deer, bears, and wolves skulk across the road ahead of her. Wild animals did not make an attack in the daytime. On one occasion her old sow that had a litter of small pigs began to squeal about midnight, and the mother was alone with her three babies. She knew that a bear was after her only hog and grabbing her ax as a weapon she ran to the log enclosure just in time to see a large bear bringing the old sow over the top of the log pen. He did not seem to be afraid but began eating the pig. Mrs. Ashley threw clubs at him to scare him away but when he only growled she had to give up her task. Her husband came home in the night and when she told him of the bear killing husband came home in the night and when she told him of the bear killing the sow, he took his old flint-lock gun and just at daylight carefully surveyed the tree top where the bear had left the pig half covered by leaves. When he spied Mr. Bear hidden, he brought him down with the first shot. These are only a few of the many dangers that our grandparents underwent to clear our homes and rear their large families.
     S. D. Ashley taught school at Linesville, Pa., for 26 years and later studied law, being admitted to the bar in Cleveland in 1863. He practiced law for 30 years and was justice of the peace for 16 years. HE was a Republican and a prominent member of the Masonic lodge. To S. D. and Eliza F. Ashley seven children were born as follows: Eugene, lives at Erie, Pa.; Alice J. Blood, lies in Los Angeles, Cal.; Dr. W. S. D., the subject of this sketch; Dr. Albert C., a physician, lives in Cleveland; Fred J. and F. B., live in Cleveland; and George B. deceased.
     Dr. W. S. D. Ashley received his education in the schools of Pierpont and after attending Kingsville College for three years, entered Ontario College in 1901, and was graduated from there in 1904. Since that time Doctor Ashley has practiced his profession continuously in Richmond Township he has an extensive practice throughout the county.
     On March 28, 1878, Doctor Ashley was married to Miss Hattie Follett, who died in 1898, leaving four children as follows: Emily L., Frank B., and Howard, all deceased; and Mrs. E. H. Wood, lives in Ashtabula County, and she has two children, Sarah and Harriet. On Nov. 20, 1913, Doctor Ashley was married to Mrs. Julia (Lisbon) Allen.
     Doctor Ashley has served as notary public for 20 years and as justice of the peace for three years. He is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and he had his family are highly esteemed throughout Ashtabula County.

THOMAS ASUNMAA, manager of the Co-operative Grocery Company of Ashtabula Harbor, is a progressive and enterprising citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born in Finland, July 15, 1874, and is the son of Herman and Susanna Asunmaa.
Herman Asunmaa, who lives retired in Finland, ha been a farmer all his life. His wife is deceased. They were the parents of the following children: Andrew, lives in Ashtabula; John and Mary, who live in Finland; Thomas, the subject of this sketch; and several other children who are deceased.
Thomas Asunmaa spent his boyhood in his native land and in 1891 came to this country and located at Ashtabula Harbor. In 1906 he became connected with the Cooperative Grocery Company as manager. This is one of the leading grocery stores of the Harbor and maintains a delivery system throughout the city.
Mr. Asunmaa was married in 1897 to Miss Susanna Arkki, and to this union three children have been born, as follows: Selma, lives in Cleveland; Taano E., employed by the Pennsylvania R. R.; and W. H., a clerk in the Cooperative store.
Mr. Asunmaa is a Republican, a member of the Finnish Lutheran church and belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America.
Source - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 555

B. F. AYRES, a leading farmer and stockman of Andover Township, is a member of one of the first families that settled in Ashtabula County. He was born at Linesville, Pa., in 1848, and is the son of Eli and Adeline (Collemay) Ayers.
     Eli Ayers was born in Trenton, N. J., June 5, 1809, and died Sept. 9, 1885. He was a farmer and at an early date settled at Linesville, Pa., where he reared his family of eight children, as follows: Milton, Mary, Nelson and Arminda, all deceased; B. F., the subject of this sketch; Naomi and Lavera, both deceased; and Wesley, who lives at Conneaut, Ohio. Adeline (Collemay) Ayers was born in 1817 and died in 1862. Mr. Ayers was later married to Mary Pennell, and to this union one child was born, Elmer Ayers, who now lives in Tennessee.
     B. F. Ayers attended school at Linesville, Pa., and when he was 16 years of age he settled at Andover, where he was employed in a cheese factory. Four years later he engaged in general farming and stock raising, in which pursuit he has been successfully engaged since. He owns 50 acres.
     On Aug. 27, 1870, Mr. Ayers was married to Miss Minnie Stillman, a native of Ohio, born June 23, 1851, and the daughter of Alva and Alma (Mack) Stillman, natives of Andover. Mr. Stillman was born Feb. 21, 1825, and his wife was born April 2, 1826, both now deceased. They were the parents of the following children: Delbert, lives at Andover; Mrs. Ayers; and Eddie, deceased. To B. F. and Minnie (Stillman) Ayers two children were born: Alma, wife of Roy Gove, born March 22, 1871, and she has three children: Iven, Glenn, and George; and Howard E., born Jan. 30, 1875, died May 1, 1919.
     Politically, Mr. Ayers is a Republican. The Ayers family are well known and among the substantial citizens of the county.

NOTES:

Note 1:
Source 1 - Biographical History of Northeastern, Ohio Embracing the Counties of Ashtabula, Geauga and Lake.
Containing Portraits of all the Presidents of the United States with a Biography of each, together with Portraits and Biographies of Joshua R. Giddings, Benjamin F. Wade and a large number of Early Settlers and Representative Families of today.
Chicago: The Lewis Publishing Company - 1893.
Note 2:
Source 2 - History of Ashtabula County, Ohio by Mrs. Moina W. Large - 1924
NOTE: There will be an asterisk (*) next to the biographies that have a portrait.

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