Biographical history of northeastern Ohio : embracing the counties of Ashtabula, Trumbull and Mahoning, Part 76

Author: Lewis Publishing Company
Publication date: 1893
Publisher: Chicago : Lewis Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 786

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in both national and local affairs. Mr. Sprague is a man who commands the respect and esteem of his fellow citizens by reason of his enterprise, integrity and sterling honesty, and he is justly regarded as one of the leading and representative exponents of his profession in the entire city.

E S. WALTON, manager for the Youngstown Ice Company, is one of the enterprising and successful young men of this city. He is a native of the State of Ohio, born in Stark county, March 15, 1862. His parents, Daniel and Sarah J. (Oyer) Walton, were Pennsylvanians by birth; the father was one of the pioneer educators in Ohio, and worked faithfully in the ranks of the profession for a quarter of a century; he died in 1885, at the age of fifty-three years; his wife still survives and is an honored resident of Youngstown. They had a family of five children, four of whom are living: Rebecca, the youngest, died in April, 1892, at the age of twenty-five years; she was as- sistant nianager of the Boston Store, and was a young woman of exceptional capabilities; Grace, the eldest, is now Mrs. Fordyce Hallie, a teacher in the city schools of Youngstown, and has a high reputation; Arthur is a citizen of Sharon, Pennsylvania, where he is acting as manager of a large mercantile establish- ment. E. S. Walton was engaged in agri- cultural pursuits for a term of five years, and then was employed by the Morris Hardware Company, of Youngstown, as clerk and travel- ing salesman for ten years. In 1890 he severed his connection with the firm, and be- came associated with the Youngstown Ice Company as manager; he represents one of the most important and useful industries in

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the city, and has brought to this corporation the aid of many years of experience in the commercial world.

Mr. Walton was married in 1889 to Miss Carrie Strawn, a daughter of J. B. and Jennie Strawn, natives of Ohio and residents of Salem, Ohio; Mr. Strawn is a water-works engineer of unusual ability, and for twelve years held the office of surveyor of Colum- biana county, Ohio. He and his wife liave a family of three children: Mrs. Walton; Emma, wife of H. G. Baldwin, assistant manager in a wire nail factory: they have one daughter, Mary; Alice Strawn is the third of this family. Mr. and Mrs. Walton have one son, Edward S. Mr. Walton is an ardent supporter of the principles of the Democratic party, and takes an active in- terest in the political issues of the day. He has made his way in the world, being blessed with an energy and ambition that overcomes all obstacles.

L. CAMPBELL, secretary and treas- urer of the Youngstown Ice Company, was born in Trumbull county, Ohio, in 1840, a son of John and Catherine (Ful- lerton) Campbell, also natives of Ohio, born in Trumbull and Mahoning counties respect- ively. John Campbell was a farmer by oc- enpation, and was a conspicuous figure in the early political. history of his country. He died in Colorado in 1884, having gone there in hope of regaining his health; his wife died in 1848. L. L. Campbell is the oldest of the family of children, three of whom are living: James A. is a well-known business man of this county, and Calvin M. resides in Denver, Colorado. Our subject received his early education in the common schools of

Mahoning and Trumbull counties, Ohio, and later was a student at Hiram College, at which time he was a pupil of both General and Mrs. Garfield; he returned to Hiram College as a student in 1886, and received the degree of A. M. from this institution in 1887. At the age of seventeen years he be- gan teaching in the district schools, and ad- vanced in the profession until he became known throughout the State as one of the most scholarly and thorough educators in the West. January 1, 1893, he resigned his position at Hubbard to accept the office of secretary and treasurer of the Youngstown Ice Company.

Mr. Campbell has a military record that is well worthy of mention iu this connection: He enlisted in 1863, in Company A, Eighty- sixth Ohio Volunteer -Infantry, and was honorably discharged at the expiration of his term of service in February, 1864; the fol- lowing March he re-enlisted in the Second Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, and served until October, 1865, in the Army of the Potomac. He participated in nearly forty noted en- gagements, and was in the grand review; he was never wounded nor taken prisoner, though his horse was shot under him in one engagement, and in others his watch, can- teen and saddle-bags were badly riddled. He came home with a First Lieutenant's com- mission.

He had been a member of the county Board of School Examiners from 1873 to 1881, and was re-appointed in 1892. He is a member of the Northeastern Ohio Teachers' Association, and has belonged to that body for more than twenty years, a portion of the time serving as an officer.

Mr. Campbell was married in 1868 to Miss Mary J. Pierce, a daughter of J. L. Pierce, of Mineral Ridge, Ohio. Mrs. Campbell has

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also attained prominence among the educators of the State, and was, since her marriage, a teacher in, as well as lady principal of, the Northeastern Ohio Normal College at Can- field, Ohio, for three years; for five years she was the assistant of her husband in the high school of Hubbard, Ohio, and won an en- viable reputation in the profession. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell are the parents of two children, Josephine and Claire, the latter still living, the former having died at the age of twelve, in 1881. They are members of the Disciples' Church. Mr. Campbell is frequently called upon to fill the pulpit of churches in the neighborhood, a duty he cheerfully performs. He affiliates with the Republican party, and is often a delegate to the various conventions of that body. As educator, citizen and friend he is held in the highest esteem.

ESSE PRICE, a retired mechanic, is one of the oldest residents of Youngstown, and is entitled to representation in this history. He was born in this city June 16, 1811, when there was little but swamp and wilderness to be seen as far as the eye could reach. His parents were James and Hannah (Kyle) Price, natives of Maryland and Penn- sylvania respectively. The father of James Price died when the latter was a lad of thir- teen years. James married Hannah Kyle in 1803, and six years later they emigrated to Ohio, and located in Mahoning county. They lived together through a span of sixty-four years, when the wife was called to her reward. His strength and endurance were remarkable, and it was not until he had passed four-score years that he could be indneed to relinquish to younger hands the duties he had performed so long. He was a man of much force of

character, and lived a most exemplary life; the date of his death was April 13, 1869; he was then eighty-seven years of age; his wife died July 11, 1867, at the age of eighty-three years. Jesse Price, son of the above, was born on the old homestead, but in his youth showed no taste for agricultural pursuits; he did display, however, a remarkable aptitude for mechanics, and without instruction de- veloped very superior qualifications as a builder. In this capacity he rendered in- valnable services to the early settlers in both this and Ashtabula counties, erecting mills, barns, dwellings and churches. He continued in this vocation nntil advancing years and failing strength admonished him to yield the hammer and plane to younger hands.

Mr. Price was married December 22, 1831, to Miss Nancy Leach, a daughter of John and Sally Leach; both the parents and daughter were born in New Jersey, and when the latter was seven years of age they emigrated to Ohio; Mrs. Price was born November 7, 1813, and died October 25, 1875. Eleven children were born to our subject and wife: Sallie Ann, wife of Thomas De Camp, was born December 25, 1832, and died February 14, 1867; Eliza Jane, wife of Henry Wise, was born March 19, 1834, and died March 27, 1853; Rufus J., born November 13, 1835, married Amelia Jenkins, deceased; Amanda M., born September 27, 1838, died December 5, 1846; Henry M., born October 16, 1840, died February 24, 1843; William B., born February 8, 1844, died in a hospital at Lonis- ville, Kentucky, November 7, 1864, a men- ber of Company A, One Hundred and Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry; Phoebe, born March 4, 1846, is the wife of William Crow- ley; Porter, born June 18, 1848, died Au- gust 11, 1854; Malvina F., born October 28, 1852, is the wife of William Edwards;

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Charles T., born February 22, 1855, married Flora Woods. The mother of this family was a consistent member of the Disciples' Church for a number of years. Mr. Price is a man of sterling worth, possessing many admirable qualities of heart and mind, which have en- deared him to a wide circle of acquaintances.

C HARLES W. McNABB, is the proprie- tor of the oldest established livery and feed stable in Youngstown, Ohio. He is a native of this State, born in Mahoning county, November 15, 1847. His parents are L. B. and Mary (Hawu) McNabb, also natives of the Buckeye State. The paternal grandfather, James McNabb, emigrated to Ohio from Ireland in 1796. Charles W. is the second of a family of five children: La- mira married Robert Featherstone of Pull- man, Illinois; Charles W. is the subject of this sketch; J. B. is the proprietor of a large canning factory at Salem, Ohio, and is one of the most prominent citizens of that place; M. C. is an attorney of Youngstown; George is the youngest of the family. L. B. McNabb grew to manhood in Poland, Chio, and is numbered among the honored pioneers of Mahoning county. According to the neces- sities of the time, Charles W. assisted his father on the farm during the sninmer season, and in the winter availed himself of whatever opportunity offered in an educational line. Before the age of sixteen years he had en- gaged in driving sleep to New Jersey, and had learned something of the world.

ments in which his regiment participated nntil the close of the war, and received an honorable discharge in September, 1865. He endured the hardships and exposure well, and when hostilities had ceased was ready to re- summe the duties of private life. He went West after the war, and did teaming in Mis- sonri until 1870, when he returned to Ohio, and went to work in a foundry; here he had the sad misfortune to lose an eye, the vision being destroyed by a splash of molten iron. In 1873 he started the business which he still conducts; his capital was a $10 bill, and from this small beginning he has built up a trade that is one of the important industries of the town; he keeps a good lot of horses, fine vehicles, and is well equipped through- out.

Mr. McNabb served as chief of the volun- teer fire department for three years, and was a member of the department before the water works were built. He belongs to the order of Elks, to the Masonic fraternity and to the G. A. R. He takes little interest in politics beyond discharging his duty as a citizen with the right of franchise. He is progressive in his views, and is considered one of the most reliable of Youngstown's worthy citizens.

He was united in marriage October 20, 1875, to Miss Alice Murphy, a daughter of Henry and Mary (Osborne) Murphy, of Trum- bull county, Ohio, natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio respectively. Mrs. McNabb is one of a family of eight children.

Fired by the zeal of a true patriot he offered his services to luis country at the age of six- teen years, enlisting in the spring of 1864 in Company E, Twenty-third Ohio Volunteer Infantry; he took part in all the engage- , of the country, father and sons having been

W SCOTT BONNELL .- During the latter half of the present century the name of Bonnell has been most prominently identified with the iron interests

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engaged in this line for many years. One of the most influential representatives of this name is W. Scott Bonnell, one of the leading business men of Youngstown, who now is president of the Mahoning National Bank, vice president of the Mahoning Valley Iron Company, Vice-president of the Mahoning and Shenango Iron Manufacturing Associa- tion, and director and vice-president of the Lakeside Nail Company, of Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Bonnell is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, having been born in that city July 12, 1842, a son of William and Sarah (Scott) Bonnell, a biography of whom will be found elsewhere in this volume.

The education of our subject was obtained in the public schools of New Castle, Penn- sylvania, but upon removing to Youngstown with his parents in 1855, he attended the schools of this city for a number of years. Possessing a strong tendency toward busi- ness pursuits, when still a very young man he engaged as a clerk in the store of P. Wick & Brothers, of Youngstown, continuing in this capacity for several years, engaging with several firms in the city, each change proving to be of material advantage to him. His next business venture was in the mills of the" Brown, Bonnell & Company iron works, where he worked at roll turning under the supervision of Mr. Richard Brown. Later, as his ability began to exhibit itself he was employed in the office and about the mill, finally being taken into partnership in 1867. When the business was incorporated in 1875, Mr. Bonnell was made secretary of the com- pany, which position he most acceptably filled until 1879, when the partners disposed of their interest to other parties, and he was appointed to the same position in the Ma- honing Valley Iron Company, retaining the office until he was made its vice-president,

since which time he lias discharged the duties pertaining to his position with efficacy and despatch, gaining for himself the respect of the patrons of the company by his honorable methods of transacting business, and the _ esteem of his co-workers. The success whichi has attended his efforts is but the justly merited reward of years of enterprising and laborions effort and his present prosperity has therefore been most deservedly attained.

The marriage of Mr. Bonnell occurred to Miss Lucretia H. Wick, a daughter of Hugh B. and Lucretia (Winchell) Wick, who were among the highly respected and enterprising pioneers of Youngstown. Mr. and Mrs. Bonnell have had three children born to them, namely: Elilie Cree, Bessie and Will- iam Wick, two of whom are still living, Bessie having died soon after her birth. Earnest members of the Presbyterian Church, Mr. and Mrs. Bonnell are active factors in all measures calculated to prove. of better- ment to their denomination and are liberal supporters of their church, as well as gener- ous and charitable people.

Strong in his party affiliations, Mr. Bon- nell devotes liis energies toward the advance- ment of the principles and doctrines of the Republican party, but, although popular with all classes, he cannot be induced to accept any office within the gift of the people. He is well informed on all the leading topics of the day, and his thorough acquaintance with various subjects of general interest has broadened his views and enlarged his range of vision. Possessing the most excellent business qualifications, Mr. Bonnell is a man well calculated to advance any enterprise of which he is the head and prime mover, and all corporations with which he is associated are prosperous and flourishing as a result of his good management and enterprise.

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His beantiful home, located in one of the finest residence portions of the city, is fur- nished throughout with the ntmost eleganee and exquisite taste, and the refinement here prevalent has a large influenee for good upon those who enjoy the hospitality of these model hosts. In every relation of life Mr. Bonnell has proven himself an earnest, conscientious and Christian gentleman; and the popularity he enjoys, not only in the city itself, but throughont the entire Ma- honing valley, where the name of Bonnell is but another name for honesty, integrity and uprightness, is but the outcome of a life spent in improving and utilizing the talents given to his keeping, not only for his own individual benefit, but also for the better- ment of the entire human race.

S ILAS A. ULRICH .- Among the lead- ing and influential merehants of Youngstown, occurs the name of Silas A. Ulrich, who during his business career in this city has built up a large and pros- perous trade in dairy products, and firmly established himself in the favor and con- fidence of the general public. Mr. Ulrich was born in Trumbull eounty, Ohio, Septem- ber 1, 1846, a son of David and Sophia (Blake) Ulrich, natives of Pennsylvania and Vermont, respectively. Both parents were brought to Ohio when still young by their parents, and the father learned the trade of a shoe-maker, which oceupation he pursned in early life, although after his removal to Trum- bull county, he engaged in farming, being widely and favorably known as one of the leading and influential men of the township, although he always refused to hold office of any kind. Ilis death occurred when he

had attained the age of seventy-three years, his wife being about the same age at the time of her death. Both he and his wife were earnest and devout members of the Methodist Church, and good and earnest Christians, who maintained their part in the upbuilding of the township in which they made their home for so many years. . Mrs. Ulrich was a woman possessed of many sterling traits of character which endeared her to a large circle of friends and acquaint- anees, and her devotion to her family and home was a beautiful characteristic of her nature. She bore her husband a family of seven ehildren, five of whom are still living, and one of the number, our subjeet, Silas A. Ulrich was the fifth in order of birth.

The early life of our subject was passed upon his father's farm, his educational ad- vantages being furnished by the common schools of the neighborhood, and the normal school at Orwell, from which he graduated at the age of seventeen, when he entered upon the profession of a teacher, and was so suc. cessful that he eontinned to pursue this vocation in the country schools, and in La Grange for twelve years, at which time he entered the employ of the L. S. & M. S. Railway filling clerical positions for several years, when, in 1888, he purchased his pres- ent business, which he has sinee built up to its present large proportions, the annual sales indicating a large increase from season to season as a result of his energy and enter- prise. The superior advantages enjoyed by him in procuring his goods enable him to quote prices particularly favorable, and all the equipments of his establishment are of the best, his delivery wagon being the finest in the entire city. Possessing a thoroughly practical comprehension of busi- ness matters, Mr. Ulrich has been enabled

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to conduct his enterprise upon methods, which, while they are original with him, com- mend themselves to the favor of the general public, the volume of his business showing a steady and healthy increase.

His connection with the school interests of the city is an influential one, he having been a member of the City School Board for six years, and is now serving as its Presi- dent. His many years' experience as a teacher, and the excellent reputation he gained dur- ing that time as an instructor and disciplina- rian, have gained for him the esteem of all with whom he has labored in educational matters, and his judgment is considered in- fallible in all matters of this nature, and he is placed upon all of the important commit- tees of the board.

In political matters, Mr. Ulrich casts his vote for the nominees of the Republican party, and so popular is he that his name has been mentioned as a candidate for the State Legislature, which position of trust he is thoroughly competent to fill with ability, reflecting credit not only upon him- self and his constituents, but also upon his State and country. Thoroughly posted upon all the leading issues of the day, Mr. Ulrich is an able and finent talker, and is regarded as one of the leading and influential busi- ness men of the entire city. At one time he served most acceptably on the Repub- lican committee of the city from the Fourth Ward, being thoroughly conversant with all the principles of his party.

The marriage of Mr. Ulrich was solemn- mized, April 5, 1871, with Miss Ardella D. Gilson, a daughter of Daniel and Jane Gil- son, of Trumbull county, Ohio. Five chil- dren have been born to them, three of whom are now living, namely: Harry W., who is now assisting his father; Ethel O. and Gene-

vieve. Mr. and Mrs. Ulrich are earnest and devout members of the Methodist Church, in which they are prominent and influential factors. Social by nature he has connected himself with various organizations in the city, being Past Counselor and State Repre- sentative of the Junior O. U. A. M, No. 96, and a member of the Senior O. U. A. M., No. 96; he belongs to the Masonic order, and is as popular in these associations as he is prominent in business circles.

AMES P. KENNEDY, general manager of the Youngstown Bridge Company, is one of the progressive young men of this city, and is entitled to representation in this connection. He was born in Mahoning county, Ohio, August 25, 1861, a son of Henderson G. and Esther E. (Stewart) Ken- nedy. The father was born in Mahoning county, Ohio, in December, 1835, a son of James and Sarah Kennedy. James Kemedy was a native of Ireland, and emigrated to America when a boy. His wife was of Scotch extraction. They reared a family of ten children: James B .; Eliza, wife of George Liddle; John R., deceased; Margaret J., de- ceased, wife of William Baker; Thomas W .; Nancy M., wife of William Crossman; Will- iam H., Joseph C., David S. and Hender- son G., deceased. The father of our subject was a farmer by occupation. In May, 1864, he enlisted in the One Hundred and Fifty- fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry; he partici- pated in several battles before his death, which occurred August 25, 1864. He was stricken with camp fever, which ended in typhoid fever. Esther E. (Stewart) Kennedy, his widow, is a daughter of Samuel and Lydia (Gibson) Stewart, and one of a family of four

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children: Mary A., wife of John McBride; William P. and John G. Esther E. was born April 13, 1839, and was married May 3, 1859. She resides in Youngstown, and her mother is living, although in feeble health; the latter was born June 15, 1813. James P. Kennedy is the second of a family of three: Samuel E. was born March 27, 1860, and married Jennie McClain; Clark H. was born January 1, 1864, and was married Sep- tember 29, 1888, to Miss Edith Orr, daugh- ter of J. S. Orr. James P. received a good education in the schools of Youngstown, and when he had finished his studies entered the office of the old Register, which was after- ward consolidated with the Youngstown News; he was retained as business manager, and held the position until 1882. He then entered the employ of Andrews Brothers as bookkeeper, and remained with this firm nine years.

On September 1, 1891, Mr. Kennedy as- snmed the duties of manager of the Youngs- town Bridge Company. This firm conducts one of the most important industries of the city, giving occupation to 300 operatives and manufacturing an enormous amount of bridge work during the year; their patronage is not local, but extends throughont the United States. Mr. Kennedy is a thorough business man, possessing sound judgment and excel- lent executive ability; lie has been very suc- cessful, entirely through his own efforts, as he has made his way unaided.

He was married October 25, 1888, to Miss Jennie M. Milliken, a daughter of Andrew and Louisa (Mabon) Milliken; Andrew Milli- ken is a son of John and Elizabeth (Bran- yanı) Milliken, natives of l'ennsylvania; John Milliken was a contractor and builder, and died at the age of seventy-eight years; his wife survived to the age of eighty-tliree.

Andrew Milliken has been manager of the Youngstown Car Manufacturing Company since 1878. Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy have a family of three children: Jennette, Andrew M. and Laura. They are both members of the United Presbyterian Church. In politics Mr. Kennedy adheres to the principles of the Republican party.

OHN H. CLARKE, a lawyer of high rank and a representative citizen of Youngstown, was born at New Lisbon, Ohio, September 18, 1857. His father, the late Hon. John Clarke, of Columbiana connty, this State, was born in county Antrim, Ire: land, in 1814. His people were of Quaker origin, but before his birth they united with the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Clarke re- ceived a careful and thorough education in his native country. Predilection led him to the study of law, and after arriving in this country, in 1832, he began to prepare for the practice of that profession, which was well suited to his tastes and character of mind. In October, 1835, he was admitted to the bar by the Supreme Court on the Circuit, and immediately entered into the practice of law at New Lisbon, Ohio. Mr. Clarke soon gained a large clientage and appropriate rank in his profession, which he held through a period of nearly a half century, and up to the time of his death, October 26, 1884. He served two terms as Prosecuting Attorney of Columbiana county, one term as Judge of Common Pleas Court, under appointment of Governor Medill, was profoundly learned in his profession, and was a close student throughout the course of his life. In 1847 Mr. Clarke married Melissa Hessin, a dangh- ter of an early settler of New Lisbon. She

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Biographical history of northeastern Ohio : embracing the counties of Ashtabula, Trumbull and Mahoning, Part 76

Author: Lewis Publishing Company Publication date: 1893 Publisher: Chicago : Lewis Pub. Co. Number of Pages: 786

Author: Lewis Publishing Company
Publication date: 1893
Publisher: Chicago : Lewis Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 786