CLARENCE E. RICHARDSON.  One of the old and substantial families of Ashtabula, who aided in the upbuilding of a great and prosperous community, was the Richardson family, of whom Clarence E., is a member.  He was born in Ashtabula, Dec. 25, 1856, and is a son of Capt. Chauncey and Eliza (Scoville) Richardson.
     Henry Richardson, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was a pioneer of the northern Ohio lake shore region, was a merchant at one time and some 70 years ago was lighthouse keeper at Madison Dock.  It was at Madison Dock that the late Capt. Chauncey Richardson was born in 1832.  He was a brother of the late Capt. W. C. Richardson, also prominent in lake shipping circles.  Capt. Chauncey Richardson was captain on a vessel many years and for five years, during Grover Cleveland’s administration, was collector of customs at Ashtabula Harbor.  He died very suddenly while on a pleasure trip up the lakes with his wife and friends in 1900.  His wife was born in Ashtabula in 1832, the daughter of Adnah and Persis Scoville.  She died in 1901.
     Adnah Scoville, one of Ashtabula’s oldest pioneers, was a brother of George Scoville.  They were blacksmiths and had large families, most of whom are now deceased.  Adnah Scoville was a prime mover in the Good Templar’s society and a great church worker in the Methodist denomination.  He was at one time mayor of Ashtabula.
     To Chauncey and Eliza (Scoville) Richardson two sons were born: Clarence E., and Charley Henry   The latter resides in Ashtabula and has had an active career as a banker, merchant, and for 26 years was associated with the Richards Bros., Wholesale Grocers, being at the head of the office force and a buyer.  For the past two years he has been office manager of the Ashtabula Bow Socket Company, as well as auditor for the Peoples Building & Loan Company.  He is married and lives on North Main Street.
     Clarence E. Richardson was educated in the Ashtabula public schools and spent the following nine years in the Ashtabula offices of the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway, six years of which he served as cashier.  The next five years he was secretary of the Bradley Mfg. Co., of Ashtabula.  Mr. Richardson was associated for 22 years with his uncle, the late Capt. W. C. Richardson, in the vessel offices of the W. C. Richardson & Co., who handled 20 steamboats up to three years ago when the various vessel companies were merged into one, now called the Columbia Steamship Company, and managed through the offices of Oglebay, Norton & Co., Hanna Bldg., Cleveland.  Clarence E. Richardson retired from the positions of secretary and treasurer of the various companies, and in 1923 engaged in the real estate business, with offices in the National Bank Building in Ashtabula.  He was also associated with the Crabbe-Carrell Company, real estate dealers of Cleveland, where he has resided for the past 24 years.  His home is at 1860 Alvason Road, East Cleveland.
     In March, 1885, Mr. Richardson was united in marriage with Miss Caroline King, the daughter of Wallace B. and Eliza (McHugh) King, both now deceased.  Mrs. Richardson was born at Racine, Wis., and educated in the public schools of Youngstown, Ohio, and at Hiram College.  She is a member of the Hiram Club of Cleveland and several other organizations.
     Mr. Richardson is a past master of Rising Sun Lodge No. 22, F. & A. M., a member of Western Reserve Chapter Royal Arch Masons, Columbian Commandery No. 52, Knights Templars, Cleveland Council, Lake Erie Consistory, Scottish Rite, Al Koran Shrine, Al Sirrat Grotto, Masonic Lodge, the Lions Club and the Union Club of Cleveland.  He is a life member of the Ashtabula Lodge No. 308, B. P. O. E., of which lodge he was a prime mover in its organization in 1890, and its second exalted ruler.  He is also past president of the Cleveland Society of Ashtabula County.  He served as mayor of Ashtabula during the years 1888 and 1889 and has seen the city grow from a small town to one now assuming metropolitan airs, and “Clarence” says “Ashtabula is surely on the map”.
     Some 50 years ago Mr. Richardson was quite musically and theatrically inclined and in 1873 organized the once famous Commonwealth Minstrel Company, which organization was kept up for several years.  Later he was treasurer for the ten famous Walter L. Main Circus and Menageries, but he says now as time passes on he is content to let the younger fellows take a hand.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio by Moina W. Large - Vol. I – 1924 – Page 464  - Portrait on page 464a

LOREN WARREN RING, deceased, was a prominent citizen of Ashtabula County for many years.  He was born at Edinboro, Pa., Mar. 26, 1852, and the son of Almon and Eliza (Marble) Ring. 
     The Ring family settled in Ashtabula County during the early days and were leading farmers.  Loren Warren, the subject of this sketch, has the following brothers and sisters:  Frank, George, Truman, Cornelia and Mary, all of whom are now deceased.
     Loren Warren Ring came to Ashtabula County when a young man and engaged in general farming and stock raising.  He owned 302 acres of land which he improved, and at the time of his death, March 26, 1905, he was among the prosperous farmers of Conneaut Township.
     Mr. Ring was married on Jan. 1, 1877, to Miss Mary Jane Titus, a native of Conneaut Township, was born in 1854, and the daughter of Anson and Jane (Risley) Titus, the former a native of New Hampshire and the latter of New York.  The Titus family were among the earliest settlers of Ashtabula County, making the trip from their native states by horse and wagon.  They settled at Kelloggsville, where Mr. Titus became a leading citizen.  He died Oct. 20, 1881, at the age of 81 years, and his second wife died at the age of 70 years.  Mr. and Mrs. Titus were the parents of the following children:  Mrs. Ring; Ernest,  a fruit farmer, lives on the old home place; Isabel, married John Irish, lives at Conneaut; Sarah, Henry, Marcus, Mary Ann, and Alma, all of whom are deceased.  The last named five children were the children of Mr. Titus and his first wife, and half-brothers and sisters of Mrs. Ring.  To Loren Warren and Mary Jane (Titus) Ring four children were born, as follows:  Milton A., an extensive fruit farmer, lives at home; Roy Ernest,  also a fruit farmer, Conneaut Township; Bessie Belle, married William H. Baird, lives in Conneaut Township; and John Burton, fruit farmer, Conneaut Township.  Mrs. Ring has ten grandchildren.
     Mr. Ring was a Republican and a reliable and highly respected citizen of his community.
Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 ~ page 713
SHARON WICK'S NOTE:  Loren W. Ring and Mary Ring are buried at Amboy Cemetery, Conneaut, Ashtabula Co., Ohio.
Near them are Leonarda F. and Milton Ring.

WARREN B. RISLEY is a substantial citizen of Ashtabula County.  He was born in Conneaut Township, April 18, 1871, and is the son of Henry and Laura (Tripp) Risley, natives of New York and Ohio, respectively: Mr. and Mrs. Risley were the parents of the following children:  Delilah, deceased, was the wife of W. B. Carter; Emery, a farmer, lives in Conneaut Township, Ashtabula County; L. L., also a farmer in Conneaut Township; Clara, married M. B. Lillie, lives at Conneaut; Joseph L., lives at Conneaut; Warren B., the subject of this sketch; and Warner, died in infancy.  Mr. Risley died May 27, 1913, and his wife died July 27, 1889.
     Warren B. Risley spent his boyhood on his father's farm in Conneaut Township and attended the district schools.  He began life as a hardware clerk for Charles M. Traver in Conneaut, where he remained for three years.  Since 1907 he has been in the employ of the Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad as telegraph operator and clerk, in which capacity he now serves.
     On June 8, 1898, Mr. Risley was united in marriage with Miss Bertha Mae Phillips, a native of Pennsylvania, and the daughter of George W. and Eleanora L. (Fraiser) Phillips, the former a native of Ohio and the latter of Pennsylvania.  Mr. Phillips died April 7, 1899.  His wife died June 11, 1924.  Before her marriage, Mrs. Phillips taught school.  There were five children in the Phillips family: Clarence I., lives at Evansville, Ind.,; Mrs. Risley; Glen G., lives at Toledo, Ohio; Clara, a vocalist, married Dr. C. G. Shreve, lives at Martin's Ferry, Ohio; and Georgia, also a vocalist, married Frank Needham, lives at Cleveland.  Before her marriage Mrs. Risley taught music.  To Warren B. and Bertha Mae (Phillips) Risley have been born three children:  Zatella, born March 24, 1899, died March 27, 1899; Clarence T., born March 29, 1902, attends college; and Henry George, born Jan. 29, 1907, died in infancy.  Clarence T. Risley  is studying medicine at Denison University in Ohio.
     Mr. Risley is a Republican and a member of the Baptist Church.  He is a reliable citizen, who is highly esteemed by his fellow citizens.
Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 ~ Page 679

JOHN S. RIST, a substantial citizen of Conneaut, in the employ of the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company as a foreman, was born at Connellsville, in Fayette County, Pa., June 8, 1872, and is a son of John S. and Catherine (Bailey) Rist.)
     Conrad Rist, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was among the earliest settlers of Philadelphia.  His son, John S., Sr., was employed by the National Locomotive Works at Erie, Pa., for a number of years.  He was a Republican and a prominent politician in his time. He died Oct. 24, 1876, and his wife died Oct. 25, 1921.  They were the parents of the following children: George, lives at Connellsville, Pa.; Charles, lives at Conneaut; Mary married William Cole, lives at Pittsburgh, Pa.; John S., the subject of this sketch; and Anna, died in infancy.
     John S. Rist spent his boyhood at Braddock, Pa., and attended the public schools there.  After spending 13 years there in the employ of the public schools there.  After spending 13 years there in the employ of the Edgar Thompson Steel Works, he traveled throughout the country, working at his trade, that of a tin smith and plumber.  In 1904 he located at Conneaut, where he entered the employ of the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company, and in 1907 was promoted to foreman of the plumbing department.
     On Nov. 19, 1890, Mr. Rist was married to Miss Tennie Cogan, who was born at Titusville, Pa., Dec. 9, 1873.  To this union were born three children:  Clyde S., a conductor on the New York Central Railroad, lives at Cleveland; Leroy lives at East Alton, Ill., is a World War veteran; and Earl, deceased.  On Dec. 24, 1913, Mr. Rist was married to Miss Hazel B. Groninger.  Mrs. Rist has the following brothers and sisters: Harry E., lives in Pennsylvania; Edna, married Alfred Beers, lives in Cleveland; Charles H.; Hilda; Leona H., and Glen.  Mr. Groninger died May 15, 1919, and his wife died in 1891.  To John S. and Hazel B. (Groninger) Rist has been born one son, John S., Jr., born Apr. 21, 1918.
     Mr. Rist is identified with the Republican party and is a member of the Methodist church.
Source:  History of Ashtabula County, Ohio by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 ~ Page 1060

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