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Commemorative Biographical Records
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Counties of Sandusky and Ottawa, Ohio

Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co.
1896

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  FRED W. CAMPER, proprietor of the leading grocery business in Port Clinton, Ottawa county, is a native of Ohio, born at Cincinnati, March 12, 1855, a son of F. W. and Frederika (Kramer) Camper.
     In Berlin, Germany, our subject's father had been coachman for the Emperor Frederick William, and in 1847 he emigrated to America, locating at Cincinnati, Ohio, in the suburbs of which city he followed gardening till 1886, when he removed to Genoa, where he still resides, now (1895) aged eighty years, having been born in 1815.  His wife was born in 1822, and died January 25, 1892.  They had seven children who grew to maturity, named respectively: Charles F., Henry F., Lucy, Fred W., John A., Lizzie and William H.  Of these, Charles F. , who is an employe at the Carbon Works, at Fremont, Ohio, married Carrie Dryer, and they have four children; Henry F., a farmer on the old homestead at Genoa, married Eliza Hoch, and has five children; Lucy was married in 1871 to Henry Hotho, who for several years has been foreman in a malt house at Buffalo, N. Y. , and they have seven children; John A., a farmer of Genoa, married Rosa Ernst, and has two children; Lizzie married August Reeman, and lives on the home farm; William H., a dry-goods merchant of Genoa, married Clara Emch, and they have two children.
     Fred W. Camper, of whom this sketch pertains, attended the common schools of Genoa, Ottawa county, until he was eighteen years of age, and remained on his father's farm until he was twenty-four.  In 1880, in partnership with his brother Charles F., he embarked in mercantile business at Genoa, Ottawa county, but after five years sold out to William Habbler.  In the fall of 1884 he was elected county recorder of Ottawa county, and held that office six years.  In 1890 he went into the wholsale fish business, as member of the firm of Bense, Camper & Co., but at the end of one year he sold out to William E. Bense, and then traveled on the road for the wholesale house of J. L. Anthony & Co., of Sandusky, Ohio, two years, after which he opened the retail grocery in Port Clinton, of which he is sole proprietor.
     On September 21, 1882, Mr. Camper was united in marriage with Miss Lutie E. Cole, a lady of Scotch descent, daughter of William L. and Margaret (McRitchie) Cole, the former of whom is now deceased, and three children have blessed their union, their names and dates of birth being as follows: Clara M., July 4, 1884; Nellie H., June 17, 1885, and Carl Eugene, June 27, 1888, the first named born at Genoa, the other two at Port Clinton.  In religious faith the family are connected with the M. E. Church, though Mr. Camper himself was reared a Lutheran.  He is a member of the I. O. O. F., subordinate Lodge and Encampment, and of the National Union; politically he is a Democrat.
* Source:  Commemorative Biographical Records of the Counties of Sandusky and Ottawa, Ohio: Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. 1896 - Page 540

Jacob C. Clapper
JACOB C. CLAPPER

 

* Source:  Commemorative Biographical Records of the Counties of Sandusky and Ottawa, Ohio: Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. 1896 - Page 510

  WILLIAM CLARK.  A sketch of the life of this early settler of Ottawa county, who bore such a prominent part in the affairs of this community, and whose death was deeply mourned by all to whom his name was familiar, is truly worthy a place in this volume.
     William Clark was born in Devenshire, England, Aug. 11, 1827, and was a son of William and Ann (Clark) Clark, also natives of that county, where the father passed away.  Here the son was educated and reared to manhood, spending his time upon a farm until 1853, when he immigrated to America, and coming to Ohio settled, in Danbury township, near Port Clinton, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits for about eight years.  In 1862 Mr. Clark moved to what was then Clay (now Allen) township, and from that date until his death, which occurred Nov. 29, 1894, he was a continuous resident of that township, and held a leading place among it s most enterprising place among its most enterprising and progressive citizens, giving his support to all projects tending to the advancement and welfare of the town and county.  He was largely engaged in agricultural pursuits in connection with milling, the manufacture of lime and an extensive mercantile business.  He was also postmaster for twelve years.  In all these various lines he was conspicuous for his energy, untiring industry, strict integrity and faithful performance of his duties, and having brought up his children to the same commendable habits they are today able to carry on his large enterprises with credit to themselves and honor to the memory of their father.  Mr. Clark was married, in Lincolnshire, England, Dec. 5, 1852, to Susan, daughter of Robert and Ann (Chapman) Wilkinson the former of whom passed away Mar. 20, 1874, in Allen township, the latter dying Oct. 5, 1893, in her native land.
     To the union of our subject and his wife nine children were born, as follows:  Sarah Ann, Sept. 8, 1854; William W., Nov. 8, 1855; James A., Nov. 8, 1857; George F., Nov. 26, 1859; Charles E., Apr. 1, 1861; Ira A., Mar. 2, 1863; Alice N., Marc. 15, 1865; Mary E., Jan. 2, 1868; Florence A., Mar. 2, 1870.  Of this family Sarah Ann died July 24, 1874.  William W. Clark was educated in the district schools of his native township, and since his early youth has been connected with his father's business enterprises.  He is a member of Clay Lodge No. 584, I. O. O. F., at Genoa, and also of the Encampment at Elmore, and of the Daughters of Rebekah.  He is a Republican politically.  James A. Clark was married Dec. 18, 1891, to Miss Mary R. Richards, and resides at Clay Center; since arriving at the years of manhood he has always given his attention to the duties pertaining to the homestead farm; like his brothers he attended the district school in his boyhood.  George F. Clark was married Oct. 19, 1883, to Nellie J. McIntyre, and they have two children, Alva B., born Feb. 15, 1890, and Florence A., born Feb. 4, 1892.  He received his education in the public schools of Clay township, and has always assisted in his father's business.  He is a member of Genoa Tent No. 173, Knights of the Maccabees.  Charles E. Clark was married Dec. 23, 1889, to Miss Stella Ross, of Colorado, and has one child, Ira E., born Oct. 29, 1891.  He also received his education at the home schools, and was connected with his father's business up to 1887, when he went to Colorado, where he now resides, engaged in farming in Montrose county.  Ira A. Clark received his early education in the district schools of Clay township and also spent the winters of 1886 and 1887 in the Normal School of Danville, Ind.  He entered the Law Department of Ann Arbor (Mich) University in 1892, and graduated with honor with the class of June, 1894.  He was admitted to the bar of this State in March, 1894, and since that time has practiced in Toledo, where he is meeting with flattering success.  He is a member of Clay Lodge No. 584, I. O. O. F., at Genoa, and also of the Toledo Encampment.  In politics he is Republican.  Alice N. is the wife of Ralph W. Hill, cashier of the Elyria Savings Bank.  Mary E. resides at Clay Center.  Florence A. was married June 21, 1893, to Alva H. McIntyre, and resides in Toledo.
     During the life of our subject his large business enterprises were conducted under his own name, but since his death a stock company has been formed consisting of all the members of the family, under the title of The Clark Company, of which George F. Clark is president and treasurer, and William W. Clarkis vice-president and secretary.  Mr. Clark was for several years was trustee of Clay township.  He was a member of Clay Lodge No. 584, I. O. O. F., also of the Toledo Encampment and Daughters of Rebekah.  His widow lies at the old homestead at Clay Center, Allen township.
  CLEMONS FAMILY

* Source:  Commemorative Biographical Records of the Counties of Sandusky and Ottawa, Ohio: Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. 1896 - Page

  ALBERT A. CLEMONS

* Source:  Commemorative Biographical Records of the Counties of Sandusky and Ottawa, Ohio: Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. 1896 - Page

  ALEXANDER CLEMONS

* Source:  Commemorative Biographical Records of the Counties of Sandusky and Ottawa, Ohio: Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. 1896 - Page

  HUBBARD M. CLEMONS is a representative of one of the early families of Ottawa county, and was born in Danbury township, Mar. 22, 1848.
     A pretty complete history of the Clemons family was written by Alexander Clemons (deceased), of Marblehead, Feb. 20, 1874, and embodies the facts which were related to him by his father.
     "While on their way to school on the Island of Guernsey, two little boys, Isaac and Jacob Clemons, were stolen and placed on board a British man-of-war and brought to this country, being landed at Salem, Mass., probably early in the eighteenth century.  Isaac afterward located in the State of Maine, and Jacob in Canada.  The former had two sons, Edward and John, and Edward became the father of four sons, who were named Jock, Samuel, Jabez and Frank.  These four brothers removed to Madison, Madison Co., N. Y., in 1795. Jock had born to him three sons and three daughters: Samuel, one son and two daughters; Jabez, two sons and three daughters; and Frank, three daughters. Samuel removed to Fredonia, N. Y. David. a son of Jabez, is, I believe, the father of Samuel L. Clemens, better known by the nom de plume of “ Mark Twain." John, the brother of Edward, had born to him three sons and three daughters, named respectively, John, Jonathan, Eli, Ruth, Hannah and EuniceJohn married Mary McLallan, of Gorham, Maine, and there were born to this union ten children, named: Carry, Andrew, Alexander, John, Eunice, Ai, Elijah, Nancy, Samuel and WilliamRuth, a sister of John, married Col. Charles Wadsworth, a son of Gen. Peleg Wadsworth, of Revolutionary war fame, and uncle of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.  Hannah married William Cotton.  Of Eunice I remember nothing.  Alexander, son of John, was married to Angeline Hollister, Feb. 11. 1824, and to their union were born four teen children, as follows: Winslow, Milo, William Alexander, Phineas Harrison, Sarah, Frances, Myron Elijah, Albert Alonzo, Lucian Monroe, Lester Newton, Lucia Louisa, Hubbard MortimerAi J., and a babe unnamed.  The mother of John and grandmother of Alexander was Abigail Wetherbee, who lived to be one hundred and four years old, and left one hundred and sixty-four descend ants.  The following is the record of births and deaths in Alexander Clemons' family: Alexander Clemons was born in Hiram, Maine, Feb. 11, 1794, and died Mar. 12, 1886, in Marblehead, Danbury township, Ottawa county.  He wedded Almira Angeline Hollister, who was born in Glastonbury, Conn., Apr. 5, 1806, and died at Marblehead, Mar. 24, 1861.  Their marriage was celebrated near Sandusky, Ohio, Feb. 11, 1824, and they became the parents of the following children: Winslow, who was born in Sandusky, Dec. 29, 1824; Milo, who was born Apr. 26, 1827, and died Mar. 6, 1888; William Alexander, born Dec. 16, 1829; Phineas Harrison, born Feb. 16, 1832; Sarah, born Mar. 4, 1834; Frances, born Apr. 6, 1836; Myron Elijah, born Feb. 25, 1838; Albert Alonzo, born Apr. 9, 1840; Lucian Monroe, born Nov. 28, 1841; Lester Newton, who was born in 1843, and died Mar. 5, 1846; Lucia Louisa, who was born in December, 1844, and died Nov. 20, 1849; Hubbard Mortimer, born Mar. 22, 1848; Ai J., born June 17, 1850; and there was also one child that died in infancy."
     The gentleman whose name commences this review was reared to man hood on the old homestead, and acquired his education in the district schools and in the high-school of Sandusky City.  He afterward engaged in stone quarrying, and subsequently became a member of the firm of Clemons Sons, operating a quarry until 1891.  In January of that year he began dealing in coal, wood and ice in Marblehead, and is now doing a good business, having a large and constantly increasing trade.  He has always resided in this locality. and is numbered among the representative business men.
     Mr. Clemons was married in Sandusky City, January 23, 1873, to Miss Almira L., who was born near Troy, N. Y., Jan. 9, 1843, daughter of George and Margaret (Hogal) Le Vake, the former a native of Vermont, the latter of New York.  To this union have been born six children: Flora B., Nov. 15, 1873; Lucy A., July 11, 1875; Clara Pearl, Dec. 22, 1877; Ralph M., May 17, 1879; Eunice N., July 17, 1882, and Jessie Mabel, Aug. 10, 1885.
     Mr. Clemons is a very prominent and influential citizen of his native county, and is now efficiently serving as mayor of Marblehead.  He has also served as justice of the peace, and for seventeen years has been a member of the board of education.  His political support is given the Republican party, and socially he is connected with Peninsula Lodge, No. 607, K. of P., of Lakeside, Ohio.  The family attend the Methodist and Congregational Churches, Mr. Clemons holding membership with the former.  He is one of the successful business men of the county, and the chief element of his prosperity has been close application to business, coupled with executive ability and fore sight.  He furnishes a striking example of what may be accomplished by honorable dealing, careful and wise management, and by a business policy that commands the respect of all.  He has thus succeeded in attaining an enviable position in the regard of the public, and his prominence is well deserved.  A pleasant and genial gentleman, unassuming in manner, he commands the highest esteem of all with whom he has been brought in contact.  He is a close observer of men and affairs, and is well-informed on all public questions.
* Source:  Commemorative Biographical Records of the Counties of Sandusky and Ottawa, Ohio: Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. 1896 - Page 364
  MYRON E. CLEMONS, one of the highly-esteemed citizens of Danbury township, Ottawa county, where he is successfully engaged in fruit growing, was born Feb. 25, 1838, and is a son of Alexander and Almira Angeline (Hollister) Clemons.  The district schools of the neighborhood afforded him his educational privileges, and on leaving the school-room he engaged in the business of fishing on the lakes, which he successfully followed until 1862, in which year an irrepressible desire to serve his country caused his enlistment on the 13th of August.
     He became a member of Company G, One Hundred and Twenty-third O. V. I., and, with his regiment, participated in many engagements, including the battles of Winchester, Newmarket, Piedmont, Lynchburg, Snicker's Ferry, Berryville, Opequon, Fisher's Hill, Cedar Creek, Pitersburg, High Bridge and Appomattox, in all Virginia.  He was wounded at the battle of Thatcher Run, and remained in the hospital for some little time.  He was also captured by the Rebels at the battle of Winchester, in 1862, and after about thirty-two days spent in Libby prison was paroled.  He then rejoined his regiment, and was mustered out at Columbus, June 12, 1865, at which time he was in the hospital.  He was a faithful soldier, always loyally found at his post of duty.  On becoming convalescent he returned to Marblehead, and for some years carried on the dual occupation of fishing and farming, but for the past seven years he has devoted his entire attention to farming and fruit growing.
     Mr. Clemons was married in Danbury township, Ottawa county, Dec. 16, 1868, to Rena E. Fox, who was there born, June 6, 1844, a daughter of James S. and Anna (James) Fox, both natives of Ontario, Canada.  In 1844 they located in Danbury township, where they spent their remaining days, the father passing away Feb. 11, 1884, the mother June 11, 1888.  Mr. Clemons has efficiently filled several positions of trust in his township, and is at present acting as a councilman in the corporation.  In his political views he is an unswerving Republican, and he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
* Source:  Commemorative Biographical Records of the Counties of Sandusky and Ottawa, Ohio: Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. 1896 - Page 848
  WILLIAM A. CLEMONS

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  W. A. COLLIER

* Source:  Commemorative Biographical Records of the Counties of Sandusky and Ottawa, Ohio: Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. 1896 - Page

  FREDERICK COOK

* Source:  Commemorative Biographical Records of the Counties of Sandusky and Ottawa, Ohio: Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. 1896 - Page

  RANALD L. COOPER, a member of the firm of Cooper Brothers, general merchants, of Lakeside, Ottawa county, and the youngest son of Caleb and Jeanette (McDonald) Cooper, was born in Portage township, Ottawa county, July 10, 1857.
     He spent his boyhood days upon the homestead farm amidst the surroundings of a comfortable home, and received the advantages of a liberal education in the public schools of his native township.  On completing his studies, he was engaged as a salesman in general mercantile establishments in Port Clinton and Gypsum, Ohio, and also in Victor, Iowa, until 1881.  From that year until 1883 he was employed as clerk by the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad Company, at Sandusky, Ohio, and for the next five years then served in the same capacity with the Lake Erie & Western railroad, at Lima, Ohio.  In 1889 he was appointed freight agent for that company at Lima, which position he filled until the latter part of November, 1893.  In the following year he formed a connection with his brother William A., and they are now conducting a successful general mercantile establishment.
     In the city of Sandusky, Ohio, on Nov 13, 1883, was celebrated the marriage which united the destinies of Mr. Cooper and Miss Flora A. Boor, a daughter of William and Elizabeth Boor, both natives of Pennsylvania, and three children have come to bless their union: Ranald  L., born Mar. 22, 1886; Hazel, born Jan. 1, 1890, and Kenneth, born Dec. 13, 1892.
     Mr. Cooper is connected with several civic orders in Lima, Ohio, belonging to Lima Lodge, No 91, Knights of Pythias; Criterion Council, No. 1162, Royal Arcanum; and Ottawa Council, No. 125, National Union  His political preferences are with the Republican party, which he always supports by his ballot, and with his family attends the Methodist Episcopal Church.  He holds a high position in social as well as business circles, and gains the confidence and regard of all with whom he comes in contact.
* Source:  Commemorative Biographical Records of the Counties of Sandusky and Ottawa, Ohio: Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. 1896 - Page 519
  WILLIAM A. COOPER, senior member of the firm of Cooper Brothers, general merchants and prominent citizens of Lakeside, was born in Portage township, Ottawa county, June 22, 1853, and is a son of Caleb and Jeanette (McDonald) Cooper.  He was educated in the public schools of his native township, and, on leaving the school-room, worked upon the homestead farm until 1882, when he began contracting and building at Lakeside, putting up the addition to the "Lakeside Hotel," and also erecting several other prominent buildings in the vicinity.  In 1894, in connection with his brother, Ranald L., he began his present business, in which he is meeting with excellent success.
     On December 18, 1877, '" Portage township, Mr. Cooper was united in marriage with Eliza Howard, a daughter of William and Mary Howard, natives of England.   Her mother is now deceased, but her father is still living, and makes his home in Jefferson county, Neb. To our subject and his wife were born four children, two of whom are yet living, Bessie and MaryMr. Cooper belongs to Peninsular Lodge, No. 607, K. of P., of Lakeside, and Lakeside Tent, No. 81, K. O. T. M.  His political views coincide with those of the Republican party, to which he gives his support, and the family attend the Methodist Episcopal Church.  Though still a young man, Mr. Cooper occupies a high position among his fellow citizens.  Standing on the vantage ground of his past achievements, he has certainly much to hope for and look forward to, and with his practical business knowledge and good judgment his future is sure to be a bright and prosperous one.
     Caleb Cooper, the father of our subject, is a prominent and successful fruit grower of Portage township, Ottawa county.  His birth occurred in Boughton, County of Ivent, England, August 17, 1826, and he is a son of Thomas and Sarah (Billsby) Cooper, the former a native of Northamptonshire, the latter of Lincolnshire, England.  His mother died when he was quite young, and with his father and the other members of the family he migrated to this country, locating in Monroeville, near Bellevue, Huron Co., Ohio, about 1844.  His father resided with his children until his death, which occurred about 1870, when he was at the advanced age of eighty-three years.  In his early life he had been a stock buyer for a number of years, but later for eleven years superintended the estate of the Earl of Chelsea, in Kent, England.  After coming to America he made his home with his children, and did not engage in any arduous duties.  He had ten children, only two of whom are now living—the father of our subject; and Maria, widow of William Dey, and a resident of North Monroeville, Huron Co., Ohio.  Caleb Cooper received a very limited education in the school on the estate of the Earl of Winchelsea, after which he acted as page for a clergyman for some years.  On his arrival in the United States, he began agricultural pursuits, but soon after the breaking out of the Mexican war, he enlisted in the First Mich. V. I., under command of Col. Stocton, and did garrison duty at Cordova, Mexico, for four months.  After serving for a little over seven months, he was discharged at Detroit, Mich., after which he returned to his home at Monroeville, Ohio, where he resumed farming.  It was about 1848 when he purchased his present farm in Portage township, Ottawa county, where he has since engaged in agricultural pursuits, but of late years has devoted the greater part of his attention to fruit growing. 
     At Plaster Bed, Ottawa county, on November 16, 1849, was celebrated the marriage of Caleb Cooper and Jeanette McDonald, who was born in Banffshire, Scotland, January 15, 1859, and was a daughter of Alexander McDonald, a native of Scotland and early settler of Portage township, Ottawa county.  Her mother is still living, but her father is deceased, having passed away at the advanced age of over eighty years.  Mrs. Cooper died March 17, 1888, leaving four children: Sarah, born October 15, 1850, wife of George P. Englebeck, of Des Moines, Iowa; William A. is next in order of birth; Ranald L. , born July 10, 1857; and Margaret M., born January 10, 1859, still living with her father.
     Mr. Cooper generally supports the men and measures of the Republican party, but is not strictly partisan, believing in voting for the best man regardless of his party affiliations.  With his family he attends the Methodist Episcopal Church.  He is a systematic agriculturist who has met with a well-deserved success, and has acquired all his possessions by his own industry, business economy and good management.  He is a quiet, peaceable, kind-hearted neighbor, respected by all who know him for his many noble traits of character.
* Source:  Commemorative Biographical Records of the Counties of Sandusky and Ottawa, Ohio: Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. 1896 - Page 517
  ALPHONSE COUCHE

* Source:  Commemorative Biographical Records of the Counties of Sandusky and Ottawa, Ohio: Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. 1896 - Page

  MRS. ANTONIE COUCHE

* Source:  Commemorative Biographical Records of the Counties of Sandusky and Ottawa, Ohio: Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. 1896 - Page

  SAMUEL COVERS

* Source:  Commemorative Biographical Records of the Counties of Sandusky and Ottawa, Ohio: Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. 1896 - Page

  HENRY CROLL

* Source:  Commemorative Biographical Records of the Counties of Sandusky and Ottawa, Ohio: Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. 1896 - Page

  PATRICK D. CULLENEN

* Source:  Commemorative Biographical Records of the Counties of Sandusky and Ottawa, Ohio: Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. 1896 - Page

  PHINLEY L. CUNNINGHAM, M.D., of Graytown, Benton township, Ottawa county, a son of Andrew and Jane (Brewer) Cunningham, was born in Fulton county, Ohio, May 24, 1865.
     Andrew Cunningham was born September 10, 1821, in Pennsylvania, and in 1840, at Oxford, Butler Co., Ohio, was united in marriage with Jane Brewer, who was born in Pennsylvania, May 23, 1824.  They had ten children, eight of whom are now living, Dr. P. L. Cunningham being the youngest in the family.  Three of the sons are physicians, one an attorney at law, one a conductor on the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern road, one a teacher of twenty years standing, and one daughter has been a teacher of music for twenty years.  The father and mother now living i their home in Fulton county, Ohio, have great reason to be proud of the attainments of their children, who are all self-educated, their parents having been unable to assist them in their efforts for success.
     Dr. P. L. Cunningham spent his boyhood days at Wauseon, Fulton Co., Ohio, and there attended the public schools, from which he graduated in the scientific course in 1882.  After graduating he went at once to Cleveland to accept a clerkship in the firm of Broker & Co., and filled the position for six months, engaging for the remainder of the year in the store of McLyman & Co., and for three months was connected with the brass works of Lorain county, Ohio.  He then went to Knox county, began reading medicine with Dr. Robert Putman, and remained with him for four years.  Meanwhile, in 1885, he began a course of medical lectures in the Western Reserve University, where he attended two years, and then spent one year in the University of Wooster, Cleveland, Ohio, from which he was graduated in 1888 with the degree of M. D.
     Immediately after graduating Dr. Cunningham located as physician in Fulton county, Ohio, where he took the general practice of his brother until 1892.  During all this time he fully realized that the road to success lay along the line of specialism.  Thus far he had been a self-made man, and had put himself through his medical course.  Now, determining to push his studies further, and in special liens, he made all necessary arrangements, and in the fall of 1892 left for Edinburgh, Scotland, to pursue special work.  He entered the old University of Edinburgh, and remained there about nine months, taking a  post graduate course, after which he went to London, England, and entered St. Thomas Hospital, where he remained six months, doing medical and surgical work.  He then returned to Ohio, and settling in Graytown continued for a time in general practice here as a physician and surgeon, and then took up his specialties of the eye and ear, in which he is now engaged.  Dr. Cunningham visits all the leading cities in Wisconsin and Iowa, where he has a very extensive clientele.  His surgical work on the eye in Ohio is mainly performed in Cleveland, where access may be had to first-class hospitals; he has performed many difficult operations, and success has attended his efforts in his chosen profession.  He is also a contributor to different medical journals, among which are the International Medical Journal, the New York Journal, Cincinnati Clinic, Journal of Surgery, Medical World, Medical Bulletin and Physicians' Report.
     On January 1, 1893, Dr. Phinley L. Cunningham was united in marriage with Miss May Stepp, of Seward, Fulton Co., Ohio.  They have no children, and are living in a pleasant home in Grayton.  Mrs. Cunningham received her education in the public schools of her native town.  Her parents, Frederick and Martha Anna E. (Ottgen) Stepp, came to this country from Germany, her mother in 1855, and her father in 1865, were married December 1, 1866, and had three children, one son and two daughters.  Mrs. Cunningham's sister is with her at Graytown, and her brother is clerking in Toledo.  Her grand-parents were born in Germany in 1795, and died in 1852 and 1854 respectively.
* Source:  Commemorative Biographical Records of the Counties of Sandusky and Ottawa, Ohio: Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. 1896 - Page 743
  JOSHUA E. CURTICE

* Source:  Commemorative Biographical Records of the Counties of Sandusky and Ottawa, Ohio: Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. 1896 - Page

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