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OHIO GENEALOGY EXPRESS
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Columbiana, County,
Ohio
BIOGRAPHIES
(Source #1: Mack, Horace - History of Columbiana County, Ohio : with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers.
Philadelphia: D. W. Ensign & Co., 1879, 372 pgs. )
(Source #2 - History of Upper Ohio Valley - Vol. I - Madison, Wis. - Brant & Fuller - 1891)(Source #3 - History of Columbiana County, Ohio: Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926)
(Transcribed by Sharon Wick)
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FRANK BAACKES, superintendent of the Salem Wire Nail company, was born in St. Toenis, Rhenish Prussia, in 1863. His parents are Godfried and Frances (Maassen) Baackes. Mr. Baackes was reared in his native land. His education was derived from the gymnasium of Crefeld, and he also spent one year at Duesseldorf, Germany, learning the details of the nail business in the latter place. In 1879 he sought a wider field for his operations and took up his residence in America, first locating at Cleveland Ohio, where, with his brother Michael, he started the H. P. Wire Nail company. He was general superintendent of this concern until the year 1884. In the latter year Mr. Baackes went to Beaver Falls, Penn., and built the wire nail mills there for the Hartman Steel company, and managed their business for a year and a half. In 1885 he removed to Salem, where he organized the Salem Wire Nail company, superintendent of the erection of the buildings and plant. Of this latter company he was made the general manager, and subsequently, was given, in addition, the management of the Findlay Wire Nail plant, which was purchased by the Salem company, in 1889. Although still a very young man, Mr. Baackes has thoroughly mastered all the details of the wire nail business to such an extent that he may justly be given the distinction of being the most thoroughly posted man in the wire nail business to such an extent that he may justly be given the distinction of being the most thoroughly posted man in the wire nail industry in the United States, an honor which he has spent many yeas of study and work in acquiring, and it is the more to his credit that such marked success has come to him so early in life.
(Source #2)BENJAMIN BAIRD, a member of the firm of Purdy, Baird & Co., extensive manufacturers of sewer-pipe, drain-tile, etc., etc., was born in Portage county, Ohio, December 30, 1842. His parents were George and Eliza Baird, natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio, respectively. They settled in Brimfield about 1832. At the age of fourteen Benjamin was apprenticed to the potter's trade, at Mogadore, Ohio, and finished his term of apprenticeship at New Portage, near Akron, Ohio. After working three years, he became a skilled workman, and was a journeyman until 1871, working at different points in the state. During this time Mr. Baird served his country as a volunteer soldier, enlisting in Company E, Nineteenth Ohio volunteer infantry, and served three months. At the expiration of this time he re-enlisted in 1862, in Company F, Eighty-seventh Ohio volunteer infantry, and was taken prisoner at Harper's Ferry. He was subsequently paroled and exchanged, receiving an honorable discharge from the service. In 1871 he located at Salem, and became a member of the firm of Purdy & Baird. This concern existed until 1884, when it was merged into the firm of Purdy, Baird & Company, under which title it now does business. Mr. Baird took unto himself a wife Dec. 26, 1864, in the person of Miss Frances A. Bayne, a daughter of Taylor and Mary (Lear) Bayne, of Salem, Mr. and Mrs. Baird are the parents of one son, Harry L. Mr. Baird is a member of the G. A. R., the I. O. O. F., Mystic Circle, and is a republican. CARL BARCKHOFF, the head of the celebrated Carle Barckhoff organ company, of Salem, Ohio, is a native of Wiedenbruck, Westphalia, Germany, where he was born in 1852, the son of Felix and Elizabeth Barckhoff. Mr. Barckhoff was reared in his native country, having been graduated from Wiedenbruck university at Munster, in 1869. In the latter year he came to Philadelphia Penn., where he learned the organ manufacturing business in his father's factory. Felix Barckhoff founded this business in Wiedenbruck, Germany, in 1850, and removed his factory to Philadelphia in 1865, where he continued to carry on his large business up to the time of his death in 1877. Upon his death, his son, Carl, came into possession of the concern, and in 1882 removed to Salem, Ohio, where he has since remained. In 1888 the Carl Barckhoff church organ company was formed with Carl Barckhoff as its manager. This company has turned out some very fine organs, among them may be mentioned the organ now in the Presbyterian church at Salem. Mr. Barckhoff took unto himself a wife, in the person of Miss Cora Hawley, daughter of Samuel Hawley of Philadelphia, in 1881. He is a man of fine business ability, of quick perception, with shrewdness, and above all uprightness of character. MARTIN L. BATES is one of the merchants of Salem, who, through his successful business career and public enterprise, is entitled to a place in this biographical mention. Mr. Bates was born in Salem township, Dec. 28, 1838, the son of Samuel and Marabah (Sheets) Bates. Christian Bates, the grandfather of our subject, was born in Germany, from which country he emigrated and settled in Salem township, Columbiana Co., Ohio as early as 1803. Here he cleared and improved a large farm and lived and died in the home of his adoption. He raised a family of fourteen children, Samuel being an older son. The latter followed in the footsteps of his father and became a farmer, living and dying in Salem township. His twelve children were: Mrs. Elizabeth ____, Martin L., Christiana, Mrs. Harriet Hughes, Silathiel, Mrs. I. McConnor, Mrs. Mary Webb, Mrs.. Laura Rotter, Mrs. Lule Evans, Furman and Lycurgus. John Sheets, the maternal grandfather of these children, was a native of New Jersey, whence he came to Salem township at an early day. Martin L. Bates spent his early life on his father's farm and in the common schools of the township. He began active life as a farmer, and then began to learn his trade. Having served an apprenticeship of three years, he worked at his trade for ten years in Salem and Bellefontaine. He then became a workman in the Buckeye Reaper and Mower works, in which he was engaged for two years. In 1857 he settled permanently in Salem, and in 1861 engaged in the manufacture of horse collars. In January, 1873, Mr. Bates established his present boot and shoe business, it being the oldest business of the kind in the city. He is a successful and upright business man. He married Miss Letitia J., daughter of Lemuel E. J. (Morris) Griffith, of Washington county, Penn., in 1866. Mr. Bates has been a member of the board of health of Salem for eight years, and is a loyal and efficient member of the republican party.
(Source #2)ALEXANDER CROZIER BELL. Alexander Crozier Bell, Sr., father of the subject of this sketch, was born May 29, 1804, at Stony Point, near the town of Demare, County Down, Ireland. He was the son of Thomas and Martha (Crozier) Bell, who were natives of that county.
His mother died at the age of about thirty. His father died in the city of Pittsburgh in 1856, in his one hundredth year.
In 1816, Alexander C. Bell, Sr., came to America and located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pa., where he resided for a period of forty-one years, being engaged for several years as superintendent of one floor in the cotton-mills of James Adams (his uncle), and later in the wholesale grocery trade on Liberty street.
In 1842 he married Miss Mary Frazer, daughter of John and Martha (McClucken) Frazer, who was born in County Down, Ireland, in 1816.
Alexander Crozier Bell, Jr., was born July 13, 1844, in the city of Pittsburgh, Pa. His education was obtained in the Fourth Ward schools of that city, which he attended until he arrived at the age of twelve and a half years.
In January, 1857, he moved with his parents to Columbiana, Ohio. At the age of thirteen he went to Mansfield, Ohio, and learned telegraphing, and was the first to open a telegraph key in Columbiana.
He has been in the employ of the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne, and Chicago Railway Company, and Pennsylvania Company ever since he came to Ohio, either as telegraph operator, freight or passenger agent.
He has been a prominent member of both the Masonic and Odd-Fellow orders, having for three successive years represented Allen Lodge, F. and A. M., No. 276, in the sessions of the Grand Lodge of the State. He was one of the charter members of Panora Lodge, No. 410, I. O. O. F.; has held the various offices in the lodge, and served one year as District Deputy Grand Master of Columbiana County.
Although comparatively a young man, he has been an active worker in the Democratic party, and has been a delegate to several State and county conventions. In 1878 he was nominated for the office of clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, and although his party was very largely in the minority, both in his township and county, his majority in his own township was seventy-one.
In 1876 he was elected mayor of the village of Columbiana, and re-elected in 1878, and in the discharge of the responsible duties of the office has been a faithful and efficient officer, guarding with care the best interests of the place, both morally and financially.
He possesses rare business qualities, an impulsive nature, and positive will, to which much of his success in life may be attributed.
(Source #1)HIRAM BELL (Photo) , the subject of this sketch, was the great-grandson on his maternal side, of Thomas Buzby, who was born in England; moved to America, and settled in Rancocas, Burlington County, N. J. Married and raised a family of six children, viz.: Joseph, Thomas, Amos, Isaac, Daniel and Mary.
Isaac married Miss Martha Lippincott, of the vicinity of Philadelphia, Pa. She died at an early age, leaving two children, - Nathaniel and Martha. He afterwards married Naomi Owen, daughter of Rolan and Prudence Owen, formerly Prudence Powell. She died leaving seven children, viz: Rachel, Prudence, Mary, Isaac, Martha, Joseph, and Rebecca. He afterwards married Sarah Alberson by whom he had one child, Sarah.
His daughter Martha, by second wife, married Smith Bell, son of Thomas and Thamer (Smith) Bell, of Delaware. They moved to Columbiana County in 1805, and located in Elk Run township, two and one-half miles southwest of East Fairfield, where they resided until their death. There were born to them twelve children, six of whom are still living, viz.: Sarah, Hiram, Smith, Mary, Robert, and Martha, all owning homes within seven miles of where they were born.
Hiram married Martha Freed, only daughter of George Freed, and granddaughter of Jacob Freed and Samuel Kemble of Columbiana County, May 30, 1849. They have had born to them nine children, viz: Sydney, Lewis, Naomi, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Mulford, Anna, Clifton and Norman, seven of whom are still living, the two latter having died in infancy.
In 1877 Hiram Bell was elected commissioner of the county for a term of three years, which office he now holds. He has been successful in his business enterprises, and holds to a large degree the esteem and confidence of his neighbors and acquaintances.
(Source #1)The BENTLY FAMILY is one of the oldest in Columbiana county. William G. Bentley of Perry township, is a descendant of this family. Mr. Bentley was born in West township, Columbiana county, Ohio, July 26, 1843, the son of G. S. and Elizabeth (Garrigues) Bentley. The grandfather, Joseph E. Bentley, was a Pennsylvanian by birth. He came from Montgomery county, Md., to West township in 1826, and cleared and improved a large farm there, known as Green Hill. His wife was Anna Briggs, by whom he had the following children: G. S., Franklin H., Mrs. Maria Garrigues, Thomas M., Mrs. Alice A. Stabler, Deborah, who married Charles H. Rice; Mrs. Carolina Heston, Mrs. Hannah Preston and Alban E. Granville, who was a wheelwright for many years, abut is now residing on the old homestead. His wife was a daughter of William G. and Margaret (Humphreys) Garrigues, of Stark county, Ohio, by whom he had three children: William G., Joseph E. and Julia A. William was educated in the common schools and at the Hanover Union school. At the age of eighteen, he located in Salem, and there learned the machinists trade. August 8, 1862, he enlisted in Company G, One Hundred and Fourth Ohio volunteer infantry, and was honorably discharged after three years' service, never having been absent from his post of duty. He returned to Salem and finished his apprenticeship, and then followed his trade until 1875, when he engaged in farming in West township. In 1877, he was elected treasurer of Columbiana county, and served for four years. In 1882, he located in Perry township, and purchased the fine agricultural property which he has since operated. Eva L. Bean became his wife in 1875, and has borne him three children: Howard, Nina, and Joseph E. Mr. Bentley is a member of the G. A. R., and the F. A. M. He is a republican. JOHN C. BILLINGSLEY, an enterprising and prominent farmer of Middleton township, Columbiana county, was one of the seven children born to John W. and Lydia Billingsley. The names of the others being: Nathan B., a prominent lawyer of New Lisbon, Ohio; Salestia, Robert (died in infancy), Joseph F., Simeon S., a resident of Wichita, Kan.,; and Mary E. John W. was born in Middleton township, on the farm which his father Robert Billingsley obtained from the government. Robert came to Ohio about 1810, from Virginia. Robert died in 1854. John W., was educated in a log school-house of the typical pioneer style. While still a young man he learned the shoe-maker's trade. In 1849 he married Miss Lydia Bayless, daughter of Nathan and Elizabeth Bayless, natives of Beaver county, Penn. Mrs. Billingsley still survives her husband, who passed to his reward in 1884, on the 19th of September. He was a devout member of the Methodist Episcopal church, as is also his wife. They commenced their married life without any of this world's goods, but by good management and the display of unusual energy accumulated a good property for their old age. John C. Billingsley was born in Middleton township in 1856, his birthplace being the farm which he still occupies, he having inherited the property from his father. He was given exceptional educational advantages and improved them. When thirty years of age he married Miss Annie Bye, daughter of Samuel and Lydia Bye, residents of Center township, Columbiana county, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Billingsley one child has been born, namely: Lydia Neoma born Jan. 7, 1890. Both parents are members of the Presbyterian church, and the former is a member of lodge 417, F. & A. M.; also of Boquet council, No. 68, Jr. O. U. A. M. For over six years he was clerk of the township.
(Source #2)ELMER E. BLACK, attorney and counselor at law, was born in Salineville, in 1861, and is the son of James and Sarah (Carnahan) Black, natives respectively, of Ireland and Pennsylvania. Until his seventeenth year Mr. Black attended the schools at Salineville, and later entered Mt. Union college where he completed a classical course, and in 1885, entered the Cincinnati law college where he fitted himself for the legal profession, graduating in the class of 1885. On completing his legal course he returned to Salineville, and began the practice of his profession, which he has since continued, and of which he does the principal share in this part of the county. He has not been long in the practice of law, but has already taken a prominent part of the court business of Columbiana and other counties, and in his profession he is now recognized as a safe counsellor, and judicious practitioner. He takes an active interest in political affairs, as a republican, and has done his party effective service in a number of campaigns. He is a member of the K. of P. He was married in 1886, to Miss Rhoda McGilvary, daughter of John and Elizabeth McGilvary, of Salineville, a union blessed with the birth of one child, a daughter, Ruth. Mrs. Black belongs to the Presbyterian church. JAMES BLACK, foreman of the O. & P. Coal Co's. mines at Salineville, is a native of Ireland, born in county Donegal in the year 1829, the son of John and Margaret (Hay) Black, both of whom died in their native country. Mr. Black remained in Ireland until 1848, at which time he came to the United States, locating in Armstrong county, Penn., where he entered the iron mines of Brown, Mosgrove & Co., where he remained a short time and then engaged in coal mining near Pittsburg. He was thus employed until 1854, at which time he came to Salineville and entered the employ of James Farmer with whom he remained a limited period, after which he worked for different men in the mines until the firms where consolidated in 1867, when by reason of his superior business qualifications and thorough knowledge of mining, he was made foreman, a position which he has since retained. Mr. Black was married in September, 1852, to Sarah J. Carnahan, daughter of Adam Carnaham who has borne him seven children, of whom the following are living: Margaret J., Elmer E., David C. and Orville. Mr. Black served a short time in the late war as member of Company A, One Hundred and Forty-third Ohio volunteers, but the time of his enlistment was so near the close of the war that the regiment saw but little active service. He is a republican in politics and the Episcopal church holds his religious creed. Mrs. Black belongs to the Methodist church. JOSHUA J. BOONE was born in Berks county, Penn., Feb. 10, 1820. His parents were James and Rebecca (Thomas) Boone. Joshua removed to Salem with his mother in 1832, the family then consisting of three sons: J. Thomas, Joshua J., and Jesse T. The last named son is now a resident of Lake county, Cal. Mr. Boone was but twelve years of age when he came to Salem, and two years later he became a clerk, and continued in this vocation until 1840, at which time he, with his brother, J. T., embarked in the general mercantile business, in Salem, and this firm continued in business until 1852, at time time Mr. Boone located in Pittsburg, and there carried on a business with William Harbaugh for four years. At the expiration of this time he returned to Salem, and entered the dry goods trade, which he continued up to 1861. In the latter year Mr. Boone formed a partnership with Jackson Cotton, in the banking business, and this firm was continued until 1872, in which year a partnership was formed between J. J. Boon, J. Cotton and R. O. Campbell. Since 1872 this banking house has been operated under the firm name of Boone & Campbell, Mr. Cotton having retired in the latter year. July 4, 1846, Mr. Boone took Leah Heaton to wife. She is the daughter of Thomas and Mary (Halderman) Heaton, residents of Salem. This union has been blessed by the birth of the following children: Mrs. Mary Waterworth, of Brooklyn, N. Y; Jessie T., J. Charles, Lizzie R., Esther L. and Mrs. Blanche Sane, of Pittsburg. Mr. Boone is a very prominent citizen, his public spirit and enterprise having won him the respect and esteem of the community at large. His political convictions are republican. JOHN BOUGH was born in Berkeley county, Va., in 1800, and when six years of age accompanied his parents, Henry and Elizabeth, to Columbiana county, Ohio. They settled in Madison township, and remained there until 1847, when he located in New Lisbon, and in 1853 returned to Virginia, where he remained but two years, after which Madison township again became his home. He died in 18660, and his wife in 1876. Their children were three boys and three girls. One of these sons was John Bough, who spent his younger days in school, and later became an employee in his father's grist-mill, where he remained until he was twenty-seven years old. His wife was Mariah Pettit, daughter of Stacy and Rebecca Pettit, early settlers of Elk Run township. To the union of John and Mariah Bough were born the following named offspring: Henry J., Stacy P., Mrs. Rebecca McCartney, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown; John H., who was a member of Company B, One Hundred and Forty-third regiment Ohio national guards during the rebellion, and now lives in Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Sarah VanFossan; Mrs. Louis George; Mrs. Mary E. Quinn, whose husband is a prominent stockman of Chicago; William B.; Emma F.; John H., and Austin E. These parents were communicants of the Disciples church, the mother having been a member from her seventeenth year. The father died October 6, 1856, aged fifty-six years, and his wife August 13, 1883, aged seventy-six years. Henry J., the principal of this sketch, was born June 2, 1828. Until 1876 he was engaged in agriculture. In the latter year he was appointed postmaster of West Point, and in 1889 was re-appointed by President Harrison. For 1876 to 1881 he was engaged in the grocery business at West Point. He has served the township as a trustee for two terms, and as clerk for one term. All of his public acts have been a credit to himself, and to the township. He has the confidence and esteem of the entire community. GEORGE M. BOYD, well known garage owner of East Liverpool, is a reliable and substantial citizen of Columbiana County. He was born near Hookstown, Pa., Jan. 22, 1886, and is the son of Thomas H. and Sarah Jane (Steffler) Boyd.
Thomas H. Boyd, deceased, was a native of Beaver County, Pa., as was his wife. He was born Jan. 2, 1841, and she was born Dec. 25, 1845. Mr. Boyd engaged in general farming and stock raising during his life and met with marked success. He owned a well improved farm of 57 acres and was an extensive breeder of pure bred cattle. He was a Democrat and a member of the United Presbyterian Church. He died in 1913 and his wife died in 1917. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd were the parents of the following children: Frank, deceased; Jennie, died in 1900; Alice, married George Allison, lives at Chester, W. Va.; Mary, deceased; Nora, the widow of Benjamin Mackall, lives in East Liverpool; Emma, married George Silverthorn, lives at Chester, W. Va.; Anna, married James Paisley, lives at Chester; and George M., the subject of this sketch.
George M. Boyd began life as a farmer. He attended the public schools of Beaver County and after completing his schooling purchased a tract of 60 acres. He later bought the old homestead, which he farmed until 1916, at which time he removed to East Liverpool and engaged in automobile repair work. He has conducted the Boyd Repair Shop at 126 Rural Lane since September, 1920, and this ranks among the up-to-date and dependable garages of the city.
In December, 1905, Mr. Boyd was united in marriage with Miss Cora McCuen, who was born in Pleasants County, W. Va., the daughter of Jerry and Lucinda (Williamson) McCuen, both deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Boyd four children have been born: Cecil, born Dec. 22, 1906, engaged in business with his father; Ida, born Oct. 6, 1908; Eulalie, born Aug. 21, 1913; and George Edward, born June 19, 1916.
Politically, Mr. Boyd is a Republican. He and his family hold membership in the Presbyterian Church.
(Source #3)JOEL S. BOUSALL, a prominent citizen and business man of Salem, was born in Green Township, Columbiana county, Ohio, August 13, 1826. Daniel Bousall, his father, was the son of Edward Bousall, who was born near Philadelphia, Penn., of English descent. His ancestors were from Derbyshire, England, and settled at Darby, Penn. They were Quakers. Edward located in Green township about 1806. He was a farmer, and cleared the farm now occupied by his heirs. He was twice married, his first wife being Deborah Gibbons, by whom he had two children: James and Daniel. His second wife was Rachel, daughter of Abram Warrington, a pioneer of Perry township; by the wife he had ten children: Isaac, Abram, Mark, Edward, Thomas, Mrs. Rebecca Hoge, Mrs. Hannah Headley, Evan, Mrs. Rachel Stratton and Joshua. Daniel was a native of Lancaster county, Penn., where he was brought up by his uncle Daniel Gibbons. He settled in Green township in 1824, purchasing a farm there which, with the assistance of his sons, he cleared. His wife, Martha, was a daughter of Joel and Rebecca (Terrill) Sharp, who settled in Goshen township in 1806. By her he had five children: Joel S., Mrs. Rebecca Galbraith, Mrs. Deborah French, Mrs. Sarah Fowler and Charles. In 1864 he removed to Salem, where he died in 1878. Joel S. Bousall began active life as a machinist, serving apprenticeship with Thomas Sharp & Brothers. Having worked as a journeyman for four years, he was taken into the firm in 1851, the firm of Sharp, Davis & Bousall being formed. They continued to manufacture steam engines up to 1870 at which time the company was incorporated as the Buckeye Engine company, Mr. Bousall being one of the principal stockholders, director and superintendent. He is the president of the Vaughn, Bousall & Co., and a stockholder and director of The Deming Co., also a stockholder and director of The Salem Wire Nail Co. He has been married twice, Abbie L. Sharpnock being his first wife; Charles S. is the offspring of this union. The second wife was Millie, daughter of Edward and Mary (Calvin) Vaughan. Ward is the issue of the latter marriage. Mr. Bousall is an ardent republican. E. E. BOWER, a well known and substantial citizen of Columbiana County, who lives at Kensington, is a native of this county. He was born at Homeworth, July 15, 1880, and is the son of Adam and Sarah (Curry) Bower.
Adam Bower was a farmer and is now deceased. He spent his entire life in Columbiana County and owned a well improved farm. His wife is also deceased.
After completing his schooling in the public schools, E. E. Bower attended Salem Business College. He then entered the employ of the Adams Express Company at Pittsburgh, later was with the Crucible Steel Company for nine years, and then engaged in general farming in Columbiana County for ten years. Since January, 1925, Mr. Bower, has been identified with Kensington Supply Company as manager. They are dealers in farm implements, machinery, lumber, grain, feed, etc.
The Kensington Supply Company was organized in June, 1923, adn the present officers are: J. B. Sanor, president; W. S. Lepper, secretary; and Mr. Bower, manager.
Mr. Bower is a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Masonic Lodge. He and his family have a wide acquaintance in the community and are highly esteemed.ADISON BRICKER, a successful young merchant of Negley, Ohio, was one of three children born to Samuel and Alice Bircker. The father was born in Darlington, Penn., about 1828, and his wife, Alice P. (Taylor) Bricker, was a native of the same place. They came to Ohio in April, 1880, and settled in Middleton township, where they resided for eight years. At that time they removed to Negley. Samuel is the postmaster of Negley, and a respected and honored citizen. Their children were: Ida A., who is the wife of W. J. Britton; Adison and Frank A. Adison was born in Darlington, Penn., in 1861, and when his parents removed to Ohio he accompanied them thither. He was given a good education, and when twenty-six years of age began to learn the tinner's trade with his father, who was also a tinner by trade. Upon their removal to Negley he established a hardware store, and in connection with this opened a tin shop. For three years he continued in the business along, but in April, 1890, J. H. Hays purchased a half interest in the concern, and the firm name is now Hays and Bricker. This house has a large trade, and enjoys the confidence of the public at large.
(Source #2)JOHN BRICKER, the grandfather of Enos Bricker, the subject of this sketch, was born in Switzerland, where the early part of his life was spent. In 1770 he came to America and located in Maryland, where, about 1775, he was married to Nancy Boyer, also of Swiss birth. In 1808, they removed with their family of fourteen children to Columbiana county, Ohio, and settled on a farm near the present residence of their grandson Enos who now occupies it. Here they passed the remainder of their lives, the father dying in October, 1818, and his wife in March, 1828. Their children all married, and with the exception of two, raised families, thus scattering the original family to different parts of the country, but they are principally found in Ohio and Indiana. The children's names were: Henry, Sally, Nancy, Elizabeth, Catherine, John, Polly, Rebecca, Rachel, Susanna, Jacob, David, Lidia, and Solomon. David Bricker, the twelfth child, and father of Enos and Simon, was born April14, 1800 in Frederick county, Maryland, and with his parents came to Columbiana county in 1808. Here he was given all the educational advantages to be had at that time, and was also brought up in the knowledge of farm work. Soon after the death of his father he with his brother Solomon, purchased, the other heirs' interest in the estate, and to him the homestead eventually came. Here he lived and died. He married Lydia Worman May 4, 1823. She was a daughter of Jacob Worman of this county. Their children were: Nancy, deceased; Jacob, deceased; William, deceased; Philip, Elizabeth, Simon, Noah, deceased; Susannah and Solomon, also deceased; and Enos. They were members of the Reform church. The father was actively interested in the democratic party and held the office of the justice of the peace for some time. He died Nov. 26, 1882, at the age of eighty-two years. His wife died May 2, 1875, at the age of seventy years. Enos Bricker, the youngest of the fourteen children, was born in 1840, on the homestead property, and has since lived there, the property being left in great part of him on his father's death. In 1869, he married Miss Phoebe A. Kelly, daughter of Isaac and Hannah Kelly. One child was born to them, named Frank. Mrs. Bricker died in 1871 and two years later, he espoused Miss Susanna Simon, daughter of Adam Simon, a Resident of Columbiana county. This union has resulted in the birth of one child Phoebe A. Mr. Bricker is a member of the Reform church, while his wife is a communicant of the Lutheran denomination. Mr. Bricker is also a member of the Farmer's grange, Mount Nebo No. 664. Although he takes but little active interest in the political questions of the day, he is a firm supporter of the democratic party. A man of sound judgment and much ability.
(Source #2 - Page 251)HARRY E. BROKAW, who has successfully engaged in the practice of law in East Liverpool for the past 15 years, ranks among the leading attorneys of Columbiana County. He was born in Morgan County, Ohio, July 17, 1877, and is the son of George W. and Rilla L. (Noyes) Brokaw.
George W. Brokaw, was born in Morgan County, Ohio, March 6, 1849, the son of George and Matilda (Lyons) Brokaw. George Browkaw, deceased, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, went west during the gold rush of 1849 and was killed while working in a gold mine in California. His son, George W., began life as a farmer but later engaged in bridge and road construction work. He spent 30 years in this work and now lives retired at Stockport, Ohio. He is a Republican and has held many township and county offices, including that of county commissioner. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge. Rilla L. (Noyes) Brokaw was born in Morgan County, Ohio, in November, 1851, and died July 2, 1919. She was a daughter of Joseph and Sybil (Blake) Noyes, both natives of Maine, and early settles of Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. George W. Brokaw three sons were born: J. H., a graduate of Marietta (Ohio) College, and now is engaged in the mercantile business in Seattle, Wash.; George L., a member of the firm of Brokaw & Brokaw, attorneys, East Liverpool; and Harry E., the subject of this sketch.
Harry E. Brokaw received his early education in the public schools of Morgan County, attended Marietta Academy, and was graduated from Marietta College in 1903. He was graduated from Cincinnati Law School three years later and in 1906 was admitted to practice in the state courts of Ohio, 1914 to the Federal courts, and in 1924 to the United States Supreme Court. In September, 1906, Mr. Brokaw engaged in the practice of law at Martins Ferry and four years later removed to East Liverpool. The firm of Brokaw & Brokaw have offices in the I. O. O. F. Building and they have an extensive practice in the county. Mr. Brokaw served as Columbiana County liquor license commissioner from 1914 until 1918 and in Nov., 1923, was elected city solicitor of East Liverpool. He is identified with the Columbiana County Bar Association, Southern Columbiana County Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association.
On May 15, 1913, Mr. Brokaw was united in marriage with Miss Mina Payne of Belmont County, Ohio, the daughter of J. W. Payne, who lives at Martins Ferry. Mr. and Mrs. Brokaw have two children: Lawrence, born Dec. 25, 1914; and Ruth, born Nov. 30, 1916.
Mr. Brokaw is a Republican and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge at Stockport, Ohio. He is a member of the Orchard Grove Methodist Episcopal Church and is trustee, Sunday School Superintendent and a member of the official board.
(Source #3)PETER Y. BROWN was one of ten children born to the union of William and Mary M. Brown, their names being: Jacob Y., deceased; John, deceased; Baltzer, deceased; Mrs. Margaret Y., Reed, deceased; David, a resident of Columbiana county; Mrs. Phoebe Ann Williams, of Lawrence county, Penn.; Rev. Dr. William Y., a Presbyterian minister of considerable note, was graduated from Jefferson college and subsequently from Princeton college; Garretson A., deceased. About 1848, he removed to Minnesota and embarked in the mercantile business. While there he was elected probate judge, which office he filled for several terms. Subsequently he was obliged to settle in Denver, Col., on account of his health. His family now reside in the latter place. His son William C., is a graduate of West Point military academy, and for the past two or three years has been an instructor in that institution; and Alvara H., deceased. The father was born Feb. 27, 1793, in Armstrong county, Penn. In 1804, he came to Ohio with his parents, his father's name having been George Brown. The latter died in Columbiana county, Ohio, in 1825. He was an associate judge, and a member of the Ohio legislature. William Brown died in 1866. His wife was a daughter of Baltzer and Elizabeth Young, who were natives of Germany, who settled in York county, Penn. Mary M., his wife, was born in York county, and died in 1868. William held many township offices, having been a trustee for about twenty-two years consecutively. Peter Y. Brown was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, July 5, 1834, in the same house in which he now resides. He was given a thorough education at the Beaver academy, Beaver, Penn. After leaving school he turned his attention to farming and cattle raising and has since been successfully engaged in this important industry. His farm, known as "Valley Home Farm," is noted for the fine thoroughbred Jersey cattle which it produces. Mr. Brown is recognized as a leading farmer and citizen of the county. He was one of the original incorporators of the New York, Pittsburg and Chicago Railway Co., now called the Pittsburg, Marion & Chicago Railway, also one of the projectors of the new and thriving town of Negley which adjoins "Valley Home Farm," and is largely interested in its manufacturing and mining industries. The marvelous growth of this new town is largely due to the energy and perseverance of Mr. Brown, who has always shown a willingness to aid liberally every commendable enterprise started in the town and community
(NOTE: Source #2 has pages 180, 181 missing)WILLIAM F. BROWN. Prominent among the well-known young business men of Salineville is William E. Brown, Jr., member of the well-known firm of Brown Bros., coal operators, who was born March 12, 1855, the son of Matthew and Frances Brown. He received his educational training in the city schools, which he attended at intervals until his sixteenth year, and then engaged with his father in the mining business, in which capacity he continued until 1885. In 1887, in partnership with his brother, John C., he assisted in organizing the well-known firm of Brown Bros., and together they purchased the Anderson mine, and December the same year leased the mine which they now hold and operate. These two mines comprise the richest and most valuable mining properties in Columbiana county, and the firm has much more than a local reputation in business circles. The Brown Bros. are enterprising in all that term implies and in their business 1889, on Christmas day, to Miss Elizabeth M. Dobson, daughter of Aaron and Frances (Adams) Dobson, natives of Columbiana county, and residents of Salineville. Mr. and Mrs. Bunn are active members of the United Presbyterian church, and in politics Mr. Bunn is a supporter of the republican party. WILLIAM BURNS, proprietor of Burns' livery and undertaking establishment, was born in the city of Salem, Ohio, in the year 1853, the son of Dudley and Catherine (Ward) Burns, natives of Ireland. When he was quite young his parents left Salem and removed to Carroll county, Ohio, where his early days were passed on the farm, attending school at intervals in the meantime. On arriving at manhood's estate he engaged in farming, which he followed until thirty years of age, when he began building and contracting in Salineville, which business he continued about six years. He then purchased of Hugh
McIntosh the building he now occupies, which he converted into a livery stable and undertaking establishment, the largest enterprise of the kind in the town. He has made this business quite successful, and is now one of the leading business men of Salineville. Mr. Burns was married in September, 1881, to Elizabeth Betlin, daughter of Abram Betlin, of Carroll county, Ohio, to which union two children, Paul A. and Bruce S., have been born. Mr. and Mrs. Burns are both members of the Roman Catholic church at Salineville.
(Source #2)SILAS BURSON. One of the well-known pioneers of this part of the Ohio valley was Silas Burson, a native of Pennsylvania, where he was born in the year 1785, the son of Benjamin and Hannah Burson. The ancestors of the Burson family came from England in the time of the colonies, and it is said some by that name assisted in founding the first settlement of Virginia, at Jamestown. The early years of Silas Burson were spent in Ohio, to which state his parents moved when the country was a wilderness, uncheered by the presence of white men. Accordingly, the subject's life was that of a pioneer, in consequence of which, his education so far as schools were concerned, was quite limited, as his time was largely taken up assisting his father in clearing and cultivating the farm. He remained with his parents at the different places where they resided until 1828, at which time he was married to Jane Dunbar, whose parents, James and Jane Dunbar, were natives of Scotland, but at the time of which we write, were residents of eastern Ohio. Shortly after his marriage, Mr. Burson moved to Salineville and engaged in the manufacture of salt, which business occupied his attention until he purchased and removed to the present Burson farm, where his daughter now lives, about the year 1834. Of the seven children of Mr. and Mrs. Burson, three are now living: George, Amos and Hannah. Mr. Burson was by birthright, a member of the Society of Friends, and remained true to the teachings of that faith until his death. He took an active interest in political matters as a republican, and was a great friend of the colored race. He died Nov. 6, 1864, and his wife followed him to the grave in October, 1883. Mrs. Burson and her sons, Isaiah and John, and her daughter Hannah were among the original members of the Salineville Presbyterian church and its strongest supporters. Although not residents of this county, at the present time residing in Carroll fled with Columbiana county, and deserve an appropriate mention in its history.}
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