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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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JONAS
H. FARR. (Page 181 of this
biography is missing from my source)
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their deaths. The only child of this marriage now
living is Jonas, the subject of this sketch.
The names of the others were: Rebecca, Letitia, Lever,
Theressa, Elijah and Mariah. Jonas H. Farr
was born while his parents still resided in Elk Run
township, the date of his birth being in the year 1825.
Until his twentieth year the greater part of his time was
devoted to assisting his father on the farm. Upon
reaching his latter age he was united in marriage to Miss
Christeen Gardner, who has borne him five
children, named William A., Leticia, wife of
Albert Montgomery; Michael E.; Elijah E., and
Louis T., who is a promising young lawyer. Mrs.
Farr passed to her reward in November, 1884. She
was, as is also her husband, a member of the United Brethren
Church. Mr. Farr has served as township trustee
for about fifteen years, and is held in the warmest esteem
by his friends and neighbors.
Source #2 History of the Upper Valley - Vol. I - Publ.
Madison, Wis. - Brant & Fuller - 1891Vol. I - Page 181
SHARON WICK'S NOTE: A copy of this biography might be
obtained by contacting the Genealogical and/or Historical
Society in Columbiana Co., Ohio. |
L. P.
FEEZEL is among the prominent and successful young
business men of Salem, where he is manager of the Salem
Paige-Jewett Company. He is a native of Rogers, Ohio,
born Jan. 15, 1892, the son of Benjamin S. and Lizzie
(Marlan) Feezel. Mr. and Mrs. Feezel are residents
of Rogers, Columbiana County, where he is extensively
engaged in farming.
L. P. Feezel received his education in the
public schools of East Liverpool and attended Ohio Valley
Business College, after which he entered the employ of the
National Biscuit Company as assistant office manager at East
Liverpool. He spent five years in the employ of the
McGraw Tire & Rubber Company at Youngstown, three years with
the Meyer Tire & Rubber Company, Columbiana, and was later
one of the organizers of the Summatra Rubber Company of
Salem, manufacturers of rubber specialties. Mr.
Feezel spent two yeas as sales manager of the
Failor-Rukenbard Company, Ford dealers of East Palestine,
and on Jan. 1, 1925, established his present business.
On Mar. 3, 1914, Mr. Feezel was married to
Miss Martha Riffle the daughter of J. W. and Martha
Riffle, residents of Columbiana. They have three
children: Robert, born Sept. 20, 1915; Betty
Louise, born Nov. 18, 1921; and Wade, born Sept.
19, 1924.
Mr. Feezel is a Republican, a member of the
Christian Church, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and
Elks Lodge. He has many friends throughout Columbiana
County and is highly esteemed.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio:
Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page
1016 |
JOHN
M. FERGUSON, senior member of the firm of Ferguson
& Hill, the leading novelty, wall paper and notion house
in East Liverpool, was born in Beaver county, Penn., in the
year 1849. His paternal ancestors came from Maryland
many years ago and were among the early settlers of
Pennsylvania, of which state his grandfather, Hugh
Ferguson, was a pioneer. The subject's parents
were David and Elizabeth (Clark) Ferguson, the father
born in Pennsylvania and the mother in Ohio. David
Ferguson raised a family of five children, two of whom
are living. He died in1870. His widow still
survives. John M. Ferguson was reared and
educated in Beaver county, and followed agricultural
pursuits until his 25th year. In 1880 he engaged in
the boot and shoe trade at Beaver Falls, but soon disposed
of this business and in 1881 came to East Liverpool, where
in partnership with W. A. Hill he engaged in the
business with which he is still connected and which has
become the largest establishment of the kind in the city.
The firm of Ferguson & Hill is among the substantial
business enterprises of Columbiana county, and their success
is attested by the fact that in the last year they purchased
one of the finest business blocks in East Liverpool.
They carry a large stock and by studying the demands of the
trade have built up a patronage which is not confined to any
one locality in the county. Mr. Ferguson
and Margaret Rhodes, of Beaver county, Penn., were
united in marriage in 1873, and five children have blessed
their union, as follows: Harry P., Jessie F., Ida
M., Edward G., and Maude I., all living but the
first named.
Source: History of Upper Ohio Valley - Vol. I - Madison, Wis. -
Brant & Fuller - 1891 - Page 317 - |
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THOMAS
FITZSIMMONS was one of the most enterprising men of
Middleton township during his life, and his death was a
public calamity. He was a native of Columbiana county,
having been born there on the farm now operated by his sons,
in 1829. His youth was spent in clearing the place,
his father having entered the land at an early day.
James, his father, was a native of Huntington county,
Penn., whence he came to Ohio about the year 1815.
Soon after his settlement in his new home he married
Rebecca Blackmore, who was of English descent.
James was born in 1789 and died in 1837, his wife was
born in 1790 and died about the year 1867. Thomas
Fitzsimmons married Mary Fisher, daughter of
Paul and Margaret Fisher, both Pennsylvanians, and by
her had nine children, as follows: William,
decreased; Paul, James, deceased; Margaret,
deceased; John J., Nannie B., Samuel E., deceased;
Mary M., and Jonathan H. The parents
were devout communicants of the Presbyterian church at New
Salem, Penn. Thomas Fitzsommons was one of the
best known sheep raisers in the county, having brought his
first sheep from Vermont at an expense of $600. He
made a business of raising sheep for the Philadelphia
market, and was very successful in his enterprise.
March 8, 1887, he passed to his eternal reward, leaving a
wife and children to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and
indulgent father. His wife never recovered from his
loss and followed him to rest June 4, 1890. Thomas
Fitzsimmons' career was marked by probity and
uprightedness, his every act was open to the gaze of all.
He left no great fortune, as he had been too good a friend
for that, but his memory is held in the highest respect and
love by the multitudes who had come to known him.
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| THOMAS
FLEMING came into this world on the 4th of August,
1846, having been born to John and Mary (Scott) Fleming,
the former of whom was born in Allegheny county, Penn., in
1806, and removed to Ohio with his parents in 1815. He
was a son of John Flemming, who came to America from
Ireland. John was three months in crossing the
ocean, and landed in this country a very poor man. He
first settled in Allegheny county, Penn., but in 1815 came
to Wayne township, Columbiana county, Ohio, and settled on
wild land. He suffered all the hardships and perils
incident to a pioneer's life, and died in that township.
Thomas was given a common school education, and in
1875 married Miss Mary K. Livingston, daughter of
William Livingston. Five of the six children born
to Mr. and Mrs. Fleming are now living. Their
names are: Homer C., John, Frank, William and
Cora. Mrs. Fleming was born and reared in
Columbiana county. Thomas Fleming has come to
be recognized as among the most prominent and substantial
men of the township. He has been a trustee, clerk and
land appraiser of the township, and in all of theses
responsible offices has evinced the same determination to do
right no matter what the result be, as has characterized his
whole life. He is a successful farmer, and now
operates 160 acres of highly cultivated land. |
GEORGE
AND NANCY FLOWER. Molly, wife of
John Rusher, now deceased; Mrs. Catherine Bear;
Mrs. Mary A. Arterhaultz; Mrs. Barbara Walker; Jacob,
deceased; John, deceased; Peggie, deceased;
Nancy, deceased; Mrs. Fannie Patterson, Henry and
John were the children born to the union of
George W. and Nancy Flower. The former was a
native of Terry County, Penn.., and came to Ohio with his
parents in 1824. They settled at Brookfield, Trumbull
county, at a time when there was great trouble to obtain the
common necessities of life, even having to go as far as
Cleveland for their sat, a half bushel of which made a man
wealthy. George bought land from a man by the
name of Hinkley, and remained on it until his death
in 1848. His wife died about 1870. They were
devout members of the Dutch Catholic church. John
Flower was born in 1815, in Pennsylvania. When the
family moved to Ohio the father was obliged to go out to
work in order to earn enough money to pay for his land, and
the girls to take their spinning wheels and seek work among
the neighbors. when thirteen years of age John
began life for himself, his father having permitted him and
his brothers to go away from home on their promise to pay
off the debt on the farm. John hired out for
nine months at a salary of $27 for that time. After
filling his contract he had saved 25 as his share toward
paying off the debt. During that time the boy went
barefooted, and had only rags to cover him during the winter
months. When eighteen years of age he married
Mariah Coles, and by her had two children: Mariah
and John. His second wife was Margaret
Denham, who bore him three children: Mary Ann,
deceased; Jacob and Cyrus. Mrs. Flower
died soon after her marriage, and he was again married,
Elizabeth Main becoming his wife. Six children
have been born of the latter marriage: George, Almira,
wife of Alonzo Lattie; Nancy, deceased;
Mrs. Clara Parks, Enoch and Freddie. Mr. Flower
is a splendid example of what pluck and energy will do for a
man. He has a beautiful home at East Palestine, and
has the regard of al who know him. He is engaged in
speculating in coal lands and other property.
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| DANIEL
FORBES was one of eight children born to
Alexander and Christiana (Gillivary) Forbes. The
children were: Jennet, Daniel; Elizabeth,
deceased, who was the wife of Daniel McDonald; John,
Alexander and Catherine. the father was
born in Vannesshire., Scotland, where he was a carpenter.
His wife was born in Scotland, also. Longing to better
his condition and to give his family a better chance of
success in the world, Alexander set sail from his
native land and sought a home in the "promised land" of
America. Landing at Norfolk in 1829, he made his way
to Wellsville, Ohio, and one year later bought the farm on
which he passed the balance of his life. This land was
surrounded on all sides by dense and almost impenetrable
forests. He always took an active interest in
educational matters and was a sober, industrious man, and
his family was raised to revere and love their God and
Maker. Daniel Forbes was born in Scotland in
1821, and came to America with his parents when eight years
of age. His youth was passed in assisting his
father to clear the land suitably for farming, and in the
old school-house of his boyhood, which was two miles distant
from his father's house, being reached by a road which had
been chopped through the woods. He was united in
marriage to Nancy Smith, moved to the farm on which
he now resides, and nine children have grown up in this
home. |
W. A. FOX,
who has been in the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad as
station agent at Kensington for 36 years, is a member of one
of Columbiana County's honored pioneer families. He
was born at Hanoverton, Columbiana County, June 9, 1869, and
is a son of Reason and Mary (Hoffee) Fox, both of
whom are deceased.
W. A. Fox received his education in the schools
of Hanoverton, and when a boy learned telegraphy in the
Kensington station, of the Pennsylvania Railroad, at that
time operated by Oliver Miller. He later served
as clerk under M. Leonard, local agent, and since
1908 has been station agent.
On Nov. 12, 1894, Mr. Fox was united in marriage
with Miss Eva L. Vox, the daughter of George and
Myra (Combs) Fox, of Robertsville. To them were
born six children, as follows: Esther, married
Wyland Jones, lives in Rochester, N. Y.; Gladys
married Wade Robinson, lives at Whittier, Calif., and
they have a son of Jack; Fern, married Earl
Yoder, lives at Minerva, Ohio, and they have a daughter,
Dorothy; Margaret, married Dwight Glass, lives at
Alliance, Ohio; Earl and Curtiss, both at
home.
In politics, Mr. Fox is identified with the
Republican party. He and his family are members of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, and he is affiliated with the
Masonic Lodge. He is a representative citizen of the
community and is well and favorably known.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio:
Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 774 |
GEORGE
FRASER, an enterprising and progressive farmer and
stockman of Madison Township, is a native of Columbiana
County. He was born at Wellsville, Aug. 27, 1890, and
is the son of Phillip and Elizabeth A. (McBane Fraser.
Phillip Fraser was a veteran of the Civil War.
He was born at Wellsville and has spent his entire life in
Columbiana County. He was a carpenter contractor
during his active career. He and his wife are
deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Fraser had eight
children, as follows: Daniel McBane, lives with his
brother, George; J. A., lives in Madison Township,
Columbiana County; W. M. lives at Bristow, Okla;
Margaret, married Arthur Menough, both deceased.;
I. P., a World War veteran, lives at Wellsville;
Jeanette married William Gould lives at
Wellsville; George, the subject of this sketch; and
Rev. Louis, a minister of the United Presbyterian
Church.
After completing his schooling at Wellsville, George
Fraser went to Texas, where he was identified with the
Texas Oil Company. He has lived on this farm in
Madison Township since 1912 and operates 240 acres of well
improved land.
Mr. Fraser was married to Miss Jean Riggs,
of Wellsville, the daughter of E. H. and Ella G. Riggs,
natives of Wellsville. Two children have been born to
Mr. and Mrs. Fraser: Margaret Jean, born in 1922; and
Marian Stewart, born in 1924.
In politics Mr. Fraser is identified with the
Republican party. He holds membership in the United
Presbyterian Church, and the Masonic and Elks lodges and is
also a member of the Farm Bureau and Grange. He is
known throughout the community as a man of integrity and the
Fraser family has always been highly esteemed in
Columbiana County.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio:
Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 666 |
HUGH
J. FRASER, who lives retired at East Palestine, is
one of the representative citizens of Columbiana County.
He was born in Madison Township, Oct. 31, 1849, and is the
son of John and Margaret (Ogilive) Frazer.
John Fraser, a native of Columbiana County, was
born in 1806 and died in 1870. His wife was born in
Yellow Creek Township, Columbiana County in 1816, and is
also deceased. They were the parents of the following
children: Duncan, Isabel, George, William C., Alexander,
Nancy and Daniel W. all deceased: Hugh J.
the subject of this sketch: John M., deceased;
Charles M., lives at Bessemer, Mich.; Thomas W.,
lives on the home place; Margaret, lives at Scotdale,
Pa.; and Elizabeth, lives in Pittsburgh.
Hugh J. Fraser spent his boyhood on his father's
farm and received his education in the schools of Madison
Township. At an early age he learned the carpenter's
trade and after locating in East Palestine engaged in the
hardware and drug business. He met with success in his
business undertaking and retired in 1919. Mr.
Frazer resides at 108 West Clark Street.
On June 18, 1873, Mr. Fraser was married to
Miss Mary E. Brown a native of Columbiana County, born
June 14, 1853, the daughter of David and Susan (Fisher)
Brown natives of Liverpool Township, and both now
deceased. Mrs. Fraser died Oct. 8, 1911.
To Mr. and Mrs. Fraser the following children were
born: Myrtle E. born Feb. 6, 1877, married John H.
Irvin, lives in East Palestine; Clifford, born
Feb. 25, 1881, died Feb. 11, 1884; Herbert B., born
Nov. 16, 1883, died Apr. 26, 1892; Hugh C., born Dec.
23, 1886, died while in service during the World War, Sept.
26, 1918; and was buried at sea; Kenneth, born Apr.
18, 1899, died Aug. 22, 1899. Mr. Frazer was
married the second time to Mary E. English, who was
born in 1869, the daughter of John and Matilda (Courtwright)
Leheigh, both deceased.
Mr. Frazier is a Republican, a member of the
Presbyterian Church and a 32nd degree Mason.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio:
Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 852
- Vol. II |
DR.
JOHN ALLEN FRASER, one of Columbiana County's
prominent and successful young physicians and surgeons, who
is engaged in the practice of his profession at East
Liverpool, is a native of this county. He was born on
a farm in Madison Township, June 1, 1895, and is the son of
Thomas W. and Clara A. (Allen) Fraser.
Thomas W. Fraser is a native of Madison Township,
Columbiana County, and the son of John and Margaret (Oglevee)
Fraser, who came to this country from Scotland many
years ago and settled in Columbiana County. His wife
is the daughter of Samuel and Mary (Strayer) Allen,
early settlers of this section and both now deceased.
Thomas W. Fraser has been a successful farmer for any
years and now lives retired on the old Fraser homestead
in Madison Township. He is a Republican and has served
as a member of the district school boards. Both he and
his wife are active members of the Yellow Creek Presbyterian
Church. They have four children: Mary A., who
is connected with the Dayton (Ohio) Chamber of Commerce;
William Ogelvie, associated with the United States
Bureau of Markets, Boston, Mass.; Hugh M., a farmer,
Wellsville, Ohio, R. F. D. No. 2; and John Allen, the
subject of this sketch.
Dr. John Allen Fraser received his early
education in the schools of Madison Township and was
graduated from Witch Hollow School in 1910, from East
Liverpool High School in 1914, and after spending three
years at Ohio Wesleyan University, and teaching school one
year, in 1918 he entered the College of Medicine of the
University of Cincinnati and was graduated in 1922.
His interne work was taken at Allegheny General Hospital,
Pittsburgh, Pa., and in September, 1923, Doctor Fraser
established his practice with offices in the Little
Building, East Liverpool.
During the World War, Doctor Fraser enlisted in
the Medical Reserve Corps, but was transferred to the
Students Army Training Corps. He was discharged in
December, 1918.
On June 25, 1924, Doctor Fraser was united in
marriage with Miss Thelma Clippinger, a native of
Benton Harbor, Mich., and the daughter of Harry and
Nellie Haskins Clippinger. Mr. Clippinger lives at
Benton Harbor, Mich. His wife is deceased.
Doctor Fraser is a Republican, a member of the
Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, R.
A.M., East Liverpool No. 100, the Lions International Club,
and the Kappi Psi medical fraternity. He is identified
with the Columbiana County Medical Society, the Ohio State
Medical Association, and the American Medical Association.
At present he is health officer of East Liverpool.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio:
Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 405
- Vol. I |
WILLIAM
C. FRASER, a well-known contractor and builder of
Wellsville, Ohio, is a son of John and Margaret Fraser,
whose parents came from Scotland about 1804. His
grandparents on his father's side were Duncan Fraser and
Nancy Fraser, whose children were Hugh, Daniel,
Isabella, John and Catharine His
grandparents on his mother's side was George Oglevie and
Isabella Oglevie, whose children were Isabella,
Ellen, William, Euphemia, Elizabeth, Ann, Mary, George and
Margaret. His grandparents came to Columbiana
county in the year 1808, and bought land from the government
and improved and lived on it until their deaths.
John Fraser, father of William C., was born in
Pittsburg, Penn, and moved to Madison township, this county,
at an early day and engaged in farming, which he followed
until his death. John Fraser was married to
Margaret Oglevie, daughter of George and Isabella
Oglevie. They raised a large family, of whom the
following are members: Duncan; Bell, wife of John
Leach; George, William C., Alexander, Nancy, Daniel W., Hugh
J., John, Charles, Thomas W., Agnes M. and Elizabeth
C. William C. Fraser was born in Madison township,
Columbiana county, Aug. 30, 1842. He spent the years
of his youth and early manhood on his father's farm, and
having a taste for mechanical pursuits learned the trade of
carpenter which has been his life work. He entered the
army in 1862, enlisting Sept. 15, of that year, in Company
I, Seventy-eighth Ohio volunteer infantry, with which he
served until honorably discharged, May 30, 1865. Since
the war he has followed his trade very successfully and
since 1873 has been a resident of Wellsville. He was
seven years proprietor of the Frazer planing mill,
which under the firm name of Fraser & Co. did a fair
business. He has served as township trustee and member
of the common council. He is a member of the First
Presbyterian and is identified with the republican party.
Apr. 2, 1874, his marriage was solemnized with Elizabeth,
daughter of Evan and Isabella (McDonald) McIntosh, to
which union one child, Charles Alexander, has been
born.
SOURCE
#2:
History of the Upper Valley with Historical Account of Columbiana
County, Ohio. Family History and Biography -
Vol. I. Illustrated
Publ. Madison, Wis. - Brant & Fuller - 1891 - Page 338 |
ALPHA
H. FULTS, a substantial and well known citizen of
Salem, was born in Columbiana County, Nov. 13, 1882, the son
of William Henry and Lydia (Fawcett) Fults.
William Henry Fults, deceased, was a native of
Columbiana County. He served throughout the Civil War
and is now deceased. He was a well known merchant of
Salem for a number of years.
After completing his schooling in the public schools,
Alpha A. Fults engaged in farming with his father.
He later entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company for a short time, after which he was associated with
his brother's business in Salem, Tetlow & Fults.
Mr. Fults is now identified with the Oriental
Stores Company.
On Dec. 17, 1903, Mr. Fults was united in
marriage with Miss Florence Frost, of Lisbon, the
daughter of Jesse and Caroline Frost. They have
two children: Kenneth, born Oct. 12, 1907; and
Gladys Camille, born Aug. 13, 1910.
Mr. Fults is an independent voter. He is a
member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, the Masonic Lodge,
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Kiwanis Club. He
and his family have an extensive acquaintance in Columbiana
County.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio:
Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 741
- Vol. II |
J. H.
FULTS, the able and highly esteemed chief of police
of Wellsville, was born at O. K. Landing, Meigs County,
Ohio, Oct. 25, 1887, and is the son of John Hamilton and
Sarah (Canter) Fults.
John Hamilton Fults, deceased, was a native of
Meigs County, Ohio, and a son of Jacob Fults, one of
the pioneer business men and early hotel owners of
Middleport, Ohio. In early life John Hamilton Fults
engaged in general farming and stock raising and later was a
merchant in Jackson County, W. Va. He also owned
boats on the Ohio River, which were operated between
Pittsburgh, Pa., and Point Pleasant, W. Va. Mr.
Fults was totally blind for 37 years before his death,
which occurred in May, 1913. However, he was actively
engaged in his business throughout this entire period.
His wife, a native of Jackson County, W. Va., died in 1908,
and they are buried at Mt. Alta, W. Va. Mr. Fults
was a Democrat and a member of the Baptist Church.
There were four children in the Fults family:
Laura, married Hiram Donahue, both deceased;
William, lives at Wellsville, where he is employed by
the Pennsylvania Railroad; Nettie married William
Bennett, both deceased; and J. H., the subject of
this sketch.
J. H. Fults received his education in the
schools of Mt. Alta, and Parkersburg, W. Va. He began
life as a merchant at Mt. Alta, W. Va., in 1904. For
several years he was associated in business with his brother
at Schoolhouse, W. Va., and later at Millwood, W. Va.
In 1915 he began operating an amusement boat on the Ohio
River, at a cost of $34,000. It was among the most
complete pleasure boats on the river at that time, and had a
seating capacity of 1200, and a 24-piece band. This
boat, known as "Sunny South", was lost in 1918. The
boat carried no insurance and was a total loss. Mr.
Fults then became interested in the towing of coal from
Fairmount, W. Va., to Pittsburgh, and in 1919 secured a
pilot and captain license. The following year he came
to Columbiana County and engaged in the restaurant business
at Wellsville. Later he became a member of the local
police force and in 1921 was appointed chief of police by
Mayor George Ingraham During the past two years of
his administration, Mr. Fults has apprehended over
1100 law violators, among them being Walter Wright, a
murderer from Steubenville, Ohio, who was captured by Mr.
Fults at St. Clairsville, Ohio. In the
accomplishment of this deed he received a reward of $1500.
On Dec. 10, 1906, Mr. Fults was united in
marriage with Miss Anna S. Kinzel who was born in
Mason County, W. Va., July 8, 1887, the daughter of
Gotleib and Nancy (Hoager) Kinzel, resides of that
county and the parents of the following children:
Lena, married Fred Workman, lives at Wellsville;
Leonard, a World War veteran, lives at Wellsville;
Mildred, married Fred Beckwith, lives at
Parkersburg, W. Va.; Mrs. Fults; Myrtle,
married William Green, lives in Detroit, Mich.;
Alma, married Harry Leonard, lives in Detroit;
and Waldo, lives at New Cumberland, W. Va.
Mr. and Mrs. Kinzel are residents of Chester, Pa., where
he is extensively engaged in the milling business. He
is a Republican and a member of the Christian Church.
To Mr. and Mrs. Fults have been born four children:
John Clifford, born at Mt. Alta, W. Va., Sept. 16,
1907; Buena Vista, born at Millwood, W. Va.,
Oct. 24, 1916; Darrell, born at Parkersburg, W. Va.,
March 5, 1918; and Anna Pride, born at Wellsville,
Ohio, Nov. 22, 1921.
Mr. Fults is a Democrat, a member of the Church
of Christ, and is affiliated with the Knights of Pythias,
Eagles, and Loyal Order of Moose. He is highly
esteemed throughout Columbiana County and has filled his
position in a very capable manner.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio:
Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 629
- Vol. II |
W. L.
FULTS, one of Salem's enterprising and progressive
merchants, was born at Brownsville, Monroe County, Ohio,
Nov. 19, 1874, and is the son of William Henry and
Lydia Jane (Fawcett) Fults.
William Henry Fults, deceased, was a veteran of the
Civil War. In early life he engaged in general farming
and later conducted a meat business at Salem. He is
deceased and his wife resides in Salem.
W. L. Fults was reared and educated in Ohio and
for a number of years engaged in farming with his father.
He later located in Salem and was employed by John Bowers
for several years, abut returned to farming for a short time
later. He entered the employ of Trotter & Wilson
in Salem and in 1902 purchased a half interest in the
business with W. A. Tetlow. Since April, 1917,
Mr. Fults has been sole owner. He conducts one
of the finest meat markets of the city and employs three
men. The business is located at 42 Broadway.
On April 19, 1898, Mr. Fults was united in
marriage with Miss Nancy Ellen West, of Salem, the
daughter of Samuel and Mary C. (Leach) West, both
deceased. Mr. West died April 19, 1924, and his
wife died Jan. 12, 1925. To Mr. and Mrs. Fults
a daughter was born, Esther Lillian, the wife
of L. D. Beardmore, advertising manager for the Salem
Publishing Company. They have a daughter, Nanna
Bell, and one son, Ralph West who died during the
typhoid fever epidemic in 1920.
Politically, Mr. Fults is a Republican. He
holds membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church, the
Masonic Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Kiwanis
Club and Salem Country Club. He is a reliable man who
has made a success of his business.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio:
Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 741
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WILLIAM
LLOYD FULTZ, of Hanoverton, ranks among the
progressive and enterprising citizens of Columbiana County.
He was born in Winona, Butler Township, Columbiana County,
Feb. 13, 1883, and is the son of Jacob and Emma
(Scattergood) Fultz.
Jacob Fultz is deceased, and his widow married
M. H. Ruble and resides near Hanoverton.
William Lloyd Fultz grew up in Columbiana County
and attended the schools of Butler Township and District
School No. 6. He engaged in the saw mill business for
a short time, later the railroad business, and since March,
1924, has lived in Hanoverton, where he conducts a
restaurant and confectionery business.
On May 30, 1906, Mr. Fultz was united in
marriage with Miss Mary E. Cope, who died Nov. 6,
1921. She was the daughter of Charles Freemont and
Anna (Railey) Cope, of Hanoverton. Three children
were born to Mr. and Mrs. Fultz: Frank
Jacob, at home; Duanne Curtis, deceased, and a
daughter died in infancy.
Mr. Fultz is a Republican, a member of the
Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of
Odd Fellows at Centerville, Pa.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio:
Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 773
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