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Among Mr. Howard's most important local service may be mentioned the erection of Orwell's beautiful and commodious Presby- terian Church, of which denomination he has been a faithful member for over forty years. This well-constructed building owes its exist- ence to Mr. Howard's energy and persever- ance. Feeling the need of such a structure, he laid the matter before the trustees. To them the undertaking seemed too vast for the financial condition of the church. Mr. Howard obtained permission to build the church if he could secure sufficient financial support. By his efforts a considerable sum was raised by subscription. Supplementing this by a liberal sum from his private re- sources, Mr. Howard next applied to the Presbytery for aid. His plain, straightfor-
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ward statement of the case secured an appro- priation of $800. No building committee was appointed. The subscription and appro- priation were placed in Mr. Howard's hands with full power to act, and with the entire responsibility of the result. At the comple- tion of the work Mr. Howard presented the building to the trustees, unincumbered. He has also been of material aid in furnishing the church and erecting its parsonage. This work may be taken as a fair illustration of Mr. Howard's character. He has always taken an ardent interest in the growth and development of his town, and has been a warm friend and liberal supporter of its institutions.
Politically, he affiliates with the Repub- lican party, has filled several township offices with fidelity and to the entire satisfaction of his constituents, and is at present a member of the High School Board, being its efficient secretary.
D ANIEL M. YOUNG, M. D., has been engaged in the practice of his pro- fession for over one-half a century and is a prominent citizen of Painesville, Lake county, Ohio. For a score of years he en- joyed the largest practice here, but on ac- count of ill health bas been obliged to give up a part of it. He is a native of Living- ston county, New York, born October 23, 1819. His father, Daniel Young, was born in Norristown, New Jersey, and was of Scotch descent, his father, whose given name was Silas, having emigrated to New Jersey from Scotland prior to the war of the Revolution. He engaged in agricultural pursuits and re- sided until his death on his farm near Norris- town.
Daniel Young, Sr., was an early settler in Livingston county, New York, whither he removed as early as 1811. He became the owner of a large property, which he engaged in cultivating until he was well along in years. His death occurred when he was in his ninety-third year. His wife was formerly Elizabeth Roan, a native of Virginia. She became the mother of three children and died at the age of forty-nine years.
Dr. Young was the youngest child in his father's family, and passed his boyhood on the farm. When seventeen years of age, he began the study of medicine, reading with Dr. S. L. Endros, of Dansville, New York, and afterward attended the Jefferson Medical College at Philadelphia, from which he grad- uated in 1839. He then began practice in Weston, Pennsylvania, and was there located for four years, after which he returned to Dansville, Livingston county. For about two years he was engaged in the army in Mexico, from 1847 to 1848 inclusive. He finally went to Atlanta, Georgia, where he lived un- til 1862. Next coming north he located in Geneva, Ashtabula county, where he remained for some years. Since 1866, he has been a practicing physician of this city, and for many years he was frequently called into adjoining counties and to Cleveland for consultations with eminent physicians.
Our subject was first married in 1839 to Louisa Welch, who was born in the Empire State. To them were born two sons: Harry and Joe, both now deceased. Some time after the death of Mrs. Young the Doctor married Miss Mary J. Tomson, of New York. Three children grace this union: Mattie E., Dan R. and Stace F. Mrs. Young is a mem- ber of the Methodist Church. Our subject casts his ballot in favor of the Republican nominees and measures. No citizen of this
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community is more highly esteemed or better deserves the confidence and good will of all than he of whom we write, for he has ever striven in every possible manner to promote the prosperity of this city and county, and has been thoroughly identified with its prog- ress.
W H. FOWLER, dentist, has been en- gaged in the practice of dentistry in Painesville, Lake county, Ohio, for thirty-three years. He is very genial, is uni- versally liked, and ranks high in his pro- fession. His practice is as large as he can possibly manage, and his time is engaged by patients for weeks ahead. He is one of Lake county's native sons, having been born in Madison, March 6, 1838.
Roger Fowler, the grandfather of the Doctor, was born in Massachusetts, his ancestors hav- ing emigrated from England to the Bay State in Colonial days. He was a millwright, and successfully operated three extensive woolen mills, which were located on the Connecticut river. His death occurred when he was eighty-four years old. Our subject's father, Oliver Fowler, was also born in Massachu- setts, and chose to become an agriculturist. He came to Lake county in 1837, bought land and developed a farm near Madison. He lived almost to the same age as his father, dying when in his eighty-fourth year. He was an advocate of the policies of the Dem- ocracy, and with his wife was a Universalist in religious belief. The latter, whose maiden name was Rebecca G. Smith, was born in New Hampshire and reared a family of five children. Her death occurred when she had attained the age of fifty-seven years.
Dr. Fowler was next to the youngest of the three living children of his parents. He
attended school at Madison and Buffalo, New York, and embarked in the business of life when sixteen years old, going west to Wis- consin, Iowa, Illinois and through Louisiana, working at various employments. He began the study of dentistry in Wisconsin, as as- sistant in a dental office, and worked with six different dentists in five States. He began his practice at Westfield, Chautauqua county, New York, and after three years returned to Ohio, having since practiced in Painesville.
Miss Mary M. Donaldson, who was born in Painesville, became the wife of Dr. Fow- ler, January 10, 1861. Her people were early settlers in this region and much re- spected. The Doctor and wife have two chil- dren, who are called respectively Harry E. and Bessie R. Mrs. Fowler is a member of the Episcopal Church, while her husband holds membership with the Unitarian denom- ination. He is a Republican, politically, and is a member of the Masonic fraternity. He is interested in educational measures, and is one of the School Board Directors. He is also a director of the cemetery.
TIS A. SHATTUCK, a prominent farmer and an old settler of Geauga county, Ohio, is a native of the State, born in Lake county, August 20, 1834. His father, Almon Shattuck, was a native of New York State, who came to Ohio when a boy and settled in Lake county, in Concord town- ship, where he resided until 1837. In that year he removed to Parkman township, Geauga county, where he developed a farm. In 1848 he located in Hampden township, where he still makes his home, at the age of eighty-two years. His wife, whose maiden name was Emily Brown, was a native of New
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York State. They had a family of nine chil- . dren, six of whom grew to maturity. The mother died at the early age of thirty-eight years. In his political opinions Mr. Shattuck adheres to the principles of the Republican party. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and has always been ac- tively interested in its work. In his early life in this country he endured many of the trials and privations incident to pioneer life, but persevered in the task undertaken until he had accomplished his object. Otis A. Shattuck is the oldest of his father's family. He lived in Parkman township until he was a lad of fourteen years, and acquired his edu- cation in the primitive log schoolhouse, with its rude furnishings. At the age of twenty- one years he assumed the responsibilities of life, and began to make his own way in the world.
He was united in marriage, December 5, 1860, to Lizzie Carver, a native of Massachu- setts, and a lineal descendant of John Carver, one of the early governors of Massachusetts. In 1856 she came to the West with her par- ents, David and Frances (Homer) Carver. Mr. and Mrs. Shattuck are the parents of three children: Emma, George and Irvin.
Mr. Shattuck enlisted in the service of his country August 20, 1862, joining Company G, Forty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was mustered in at Columbus, Ohio, and was sent to Kentucky, taking part in many skir- mishes throughout the State. He partici- pated in the battles of Stone River, Chicka- manga, Missionary Ridge, and was in the siege of Atlanta, although he was not actively engaged in this campaign on account of ill- health. He was with Thomas in the Nash- ville campaign, after which he went to Hunts- ville, Alabama, where his command went into winter quarters. He was mustered out at
Nashville, June 15, 1865, coming directly home. After his marriage he settled in Hampden township, where he has a farm of 130 acres, well improved with first-class buildings. He carries on general farming, raising a large amount of live stock. Mrs. Shattuck is a member of the Congregational Church, of which her husband is also a regu- lar attendant. They are liberal supporters of the society. Politically, he adheres to the principles of the Republican party. He has served as Trustee of the township twelve years, and has been Justice of the Peace nine years, never having had a reversal of decis- ion. He belongs to the G. A. R. Post at Chardon.
W ARREN BALLARD, prominently identified with the progressive ele- ment of Hampden township, is num- bered among the leading citizens of Geauga county. He was born in Allegany county, New York, September 18, 1836, a son of Enoch Ballard, a native of Putnam county, New York. The family is of French descent. Enoch Ballard was a farmer by occupation, and when a young man lived in Dutchess county, New York. He removed thence to Allegany county, New York, where he owned 125 acres. He married Polly Tichenor, who was born in Tompkins county, New York, and they had a family of eight children: Edward, deceased; Sherman, deceased; John; William; George; Warren; Mary; and Wes- ley, deceased. The father died at the age of seventy-three years, and the mother at the age of eighty-two. Both were members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Ballard voted the Whig and Republican ticket successively. Warren Ballard is the fifth of the family. He
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received his education in the district schools, and was reared to the life of a farmer. The country was new, and the labor of clearing land and placing it under cultivation was not an easy occupation.
He was married, February 16, 1860, to Orpha Wiseman, who was born in Wyoming county, New York, a daughter of William D. and Mary (Jordan) Wiseman, also natives of Wyoming county, New York. Mr. Wiseman was among the early settlers of Wyoming county, and did his share in reclaiming the wild land. He is still living, at the age of eighty years, though his wife passed away at the early age of twenty nine years. They were both consistent members of the Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Ballard have no chil- dren of their own, but have reared and edu- cated three children, whom they look upon with a fond, parental interest: Wallace F., De Witt O. and Clara.
After his marriage Mr. Ballard settled in Ogle county, Illinois, March 9, 1861, where he resided four years, engaged in farming, when he returned to Allegany county, New York, where he owned a farm of 135 acres. It was in August, 1881, that he removed to Geauga county, where he purchased 200 acres of well-improved land, and where he carries on a general farming business and runs a small dairy. In 1882 he erected a large, well-arranged barn, and the year following built a handsome residence. The improve- ments are of the most substantial character and entirely modern in style.
Mr. and Mrs. Ballard are worthy members of the Baptist Church, and are zealous work- ers in behalf of that society. Politically, Mr. Ballard supports the Republican party. He is one of the directors of the county infirmary, and for five years has served the township as Trustee. He is a member of the Short-Horn
Breeders' Association of Geauga county; also of the Hampden township Grange, of which he is Lecturer. A man of unquestioned honor and strict integrity, he has the confi- dence of the entire community, and is in every way worthy of the trust reposed in him.
E MROY G. HARDY, farmer, patriot and worthy citizen, represents one of the earliest families in Lake county, Ohio, where he was born, on his present farm, two miles northeast of Painesville, September 3, 1844. The founder of the family in this county was Samuel Hardy, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, who was born in New Hampshire, and was a farmer and brick-maker by occupation. He joined the general west- ern movement of emigration in 1810, coming via the Lakes to Huntsburg, Ohio, and worked at brick-making in different parts of the State for a number of years. On his advent to the State, it was in its primitive wildness; heavy timber abounded, bear and deer were plenti- ful and Indians numerous, the latter often coming to his cabin for food. Later in life he removed to land just north of Painesville, the present city at that time boasting of but few houses. He died here in middle life, greatly lamented by all who knew him. His son, William Drake Hardy, father of the subject of this sketch, was, like his worthy ancestor, a native of New Hampshire. He was named after an uncle, who was a promi- nent contractor of Washington, District of Columbia, and who helped build the national capitol. Willard Hardy was early left an orphan and was reared by General Paine, in honor of whom Painesville was named. He attended the district school and was brought
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up to farming. On marrying, he settled in the woods near the farm now occupied by his son, buying the eastern half of a section of 215 acres, which was then entirely covered with timber. He built on this a house and other buildings necessary for farming pur- poses, cleared and improved the place. He later added to the acreage of his farm, and at the time of his death owned 225 acres of as choice land as was to be found in that vi- cinity. To his ordinary occupation of farm- ing he added that of charcoal burning, by which means he added materially to his in- come. He married Rebecca Kent, a native of Connecticut, who came to Ohio in the fall of the year when she was eighteen years of age. She was the eldest of seven daughters of Gains Kent, an early and prominent set- tler of Lake county, where he was for many years a prosperous farmer. They reared five of seven children: Harvey, died aged a year and a half; James and Henry were killed in battle; Eliza M. died in infancy; Wealthy and Caroline are living; and E. G., whose name heads this sketch. The father was a Republican in politics, and both were devoted members of the Methodist Church. The mother died aged seventy-five, and the father in his eighty-second year.
E. G. Hardy, of this notice, was reared on the home farm and educated in the district schools. He was trained to agricultural pur- suits and passed a quiet, uneventful and happy life until the breaking out of the Civil war. In company with two of his brothers, James and Henry W., he then responded to his country's call, enlisting in Company H, of the Sixtieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, February 23, 1864. They went with their command directly to Washington, and shortly afterward participated in the battle of the Wilderness, on the first day of which one of
the brothers, Henry W., was shot, and was caught in the arms of the subject of this sketch; this sad event occurred just fifteen days after their leaving home. James H. was killed in front of Petersburg, June 17, 1864, less than two months after leaving home, and like his brother was caught in the arms of the younger brother, Emroy. Mr. Hardy, of this notice participated in the following bat- tles: Wilderness, May 6 and 7, 1864; Nye River, May 9; Spottsylvania, May, 10, 11, 12 and 15; North Ann, May 25 and 27; Bethsaida Church, June 1 and 3; Cold Har- bor, June 6 and 7; front of Petersburg, June 17. After the last mentioned engagement he was sick in the hospital for some time. He then took part in the battie at Fort Stead- man, March 25, 1865, and in another near that fort, March 29; before Petersburg April 1 and 2, and remained on duty thereabouts until Lee's surrender. Out of 104 in the company in which Mr. Hardy served, only twenty-six survived to be mustered out, which latter event took place at Georgetown, July 28, 1865.
On his return he purchased fifty five acres of good land, on which he has since been eu- gaged in mixed farming and stock-raising. He erected his present neat frame house in 1882, and has otherwise much improved his place, having now one of the most thrifty ap- pearing farms in this vicinity, all of which is entirely due to his own energy and unremit- ting industry.
November 5, 1867, he married Libbie Ten- ney, an intelligent lady, a native of Lake county, Ohio, where she was reared and edu- cated. Her father, Alexander Tenney, was born in New Hampshire, and was brought hy his parents to Lake county when he was an infant. He was a prosperous farmer and a faithful soldier in the late war, serving in
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Company D, of the Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He died at Murray, Clark county, Iowa, May 15, 1887, aged sixty-five, leaving many friends to mourn his loss. Mr. and Mrs. Hardy have two daughters: Edith and Hattie.
Politcally, Mr. Hardy advocates the prin- ciples of the Republican party. He is a member of the G. A. R. Post in Painesville, and in religion he and his family are useful members of the Congregational Church. Thus ever alive to the call of duty, Mr. Hardy has passed his life in the service of his country and in the advancement of all that is good and noble.
S ERENO E. HALL, Orwell, Ohio, was born in Charlestown, Portage county, Ohio, May 22, 1835. He is a son of Smith Hall, and one of a family of eight children, a record of whom is as follows: The oldest child died in infancy; Albert S., a brevet Brigadier-General, died from the effects of a wound at Murfreesborough; Joseph N., who served through the war as a private in the Seventh Ohio Regiment, was wounded at Missionary Ridge; Sereno E .; Julia, wife of Charles A. Clark, Oakwood, California; Traverse A., a resident of Wheel- ing, West Virginia, was a Lieutenant dur- ing the Civil war; Temperance, who died at the age of ten years; and Mrs. Helen Sted- man, a resident of California. Sereno E. Hall was also a soldier in the late war. He was a member of Company B, Second Ohio Cavalry, and served in Kansas during the Indian expedition. He received a slight wound in the left leg, and on account of dis- ability from sickness was discharged from the service. He is now the recipient of a pension.
Mr. Hill was married September 1, 1857, to Miss Sarah Cowles, who was born in Chardon, Geauga county, Ohio, June 23, 1838, daughter of Elliott Cowles. Mrs. Hall's father died when she was an infant, she being his only child, and her mother was subsequently married to Thomas Rush. Mr. and Mrs. Rush had six children, Everett, Florence, Blanche, Eugenia, Winnie and Edward. Mr. and Mrs. Hall have two chil- dren: Edith M. was born August 31, 1858, and is the wife of Ernest Howard, Orwell; Elliott B. was born January 23, 1870, and of him further mention is given below.
From the above it will be seen that four of the Hall brothers served in the late war. They come from ancestors noted for their patriotism, their great-grandfather having served in the Revolution, and their grand- father in the war of 1812. It is stated of his grandfather, Hall, that when he came to Ohio at an early day he and a brother, with their wives and twenty-four children, lived for some time in a little log house. Sereno E. Hall was engaged in farming previous to his enlistment in the army, but after he returned from the war he became a carpenter and shoemaker. He is a skillful mechanic, and a man who has the respect of all who know him. For over twenty-seven years he has made his home in Orwell.
E LLIOTT B. HALL, son of the above named gentleman, was born in Orwell, Ohio, January 23, 1870. He was educated in the public schools and the Orwell Institute, and although quite young is ranked with the enterprising business men of his town. He is the senior member of the firm of Hall & Stevens, clothiers. They occupy a fine brick salesroom, situated on the west
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side of the public square in Orwell, where their large and well-assorted stock of men's and boys' clothing, furnishing goods, shoes, etc., is nicely arranged and presents an attractive appearance. In their establish- ment an air of cleanliness as well as general " hustle" prevades the atmosphere. Both of the proprietors seem to be especially adapted for the business in which they are engaged, and are meeting with well deserved success.
Mr. Hall is a man of family. He was mar- ried August 15, 1888, to Miss Lucy E. Par- ker, daughter of Oren N. and Alzade Parker, of Orwell. They have one child, Albert P., born December 21, 1890.
Mr. Hall, like his father, is a stanch Repub- lican. He is both an Odd Fellow and Knight of Pythias, being Chancellor Commander of Orwell Lodge, No. 510, Knights of Pythias.
R OYAL P. SMITH, one of the wealthy farmers of Monroe township, Ashta- bula county, Ohio, appears as the sub- ject of this article.
He was born in 1840, near his present home, son of Isaac Smith, a native of Ver- mont. Isaac Smith emigrated from Ver- mont to Ohio in 1832, and settled at Kel- loggsville, where he farmed and carried on a mercantile business for half a century. Although he had but limited educational advantages in his youth, he was a man of remarkable energy and business ability, and was successful in his various undertakings. He began working out for wages when he was twelve years old, and until he was twenty one his mother, a widow, received his earnings. When he landed in Kelloggsville, he bought 106 acres of land, and at the time of his death he was the owner of 640 acres
and had money at interest. Politically, he was a Democrat, and took a commendable interest in public affairs, frequently filling local offices. For sixty years he was an honored member of the Masonic fraternity. He died May 12, 1883, at the age of eighty- four years. At the time of his death he was a Universalist in belief. The Smiths are of English origin, some of the family having come to America previous to the war of 1812. The mother of Royal P. Smith, who before her marriage was Miss Lucia Thompson, was born in New Hampshire, about twelve miles from Dartmouth College. She had a good education, and was for some time engaged in teaching. Her death at the age of seventy- six years occurred April 24, 1881. The Thompsons are of English descent. Isaac Smith and his wife had five children, as fol- lows: Isaac, who died January 28, 1854, aged twenty-one years; Susan J., wife of G. G. Waite, Hutchinson, Kansas; Royal P .; Irving, a resident of Monroe township, Ash- tabula county; and Lucia, who died Novem- ber 26, 1852, at the age of five years. Isaac Smith was first married to Harriet, Walker, who died without children.
Royal P. Smith remained with his parents until 1861, when he married and began life for himself. He is now the owner of 450 acres of land, in three different tracts, 200 acres being under cultivation. In 1861 he was married to Corinna E. Swift, a native of Ohio, and a daughter of Dan and Mercy (Doubleday) Swift, natives of Italy Hill, Yates county, New York. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have four children, namely: Charles, engaged in farming near Kingsville; Carrie M., wife of George Humphrey, Cleveland, Ohio; Harriet, a student at Buchtel College, Akron, Ohio; and Corinna, also attending college.
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Mr. Smith's political views are in harmony with Democratic principles. For six or seven years he has served as Trustee of his town- ship. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the State Police.
E G. CLARK, M. D., a prominent phy- sician of Willoughby, Lake county, Ohio, is one of the early settlers of the place, having resided there for about forty years. When he landed here he only had $40, but being possessed of energy and a de- termination to succeed, he overcame all ob- stacles in his pathway, and for many years has occupied an enviable position in profes- sional and social circles. He is descended from an old New England family, and is a son of Linus Clark, who was born near Boston, Massachusetts, in 1798, being the youngest of a large family. His parents removed to St. Lawrence county, New York, where the father died at a ripe old age and the mother lived to be ninety-eight years old.
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