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arrived at Reynoldsburg early in April they found the mud road to Canal Winchester impassable. Night approaching, the wagons were abandoned for the time being. The mother and daughter each mounted a horse but the boys set out on foot and thus they approached the home of a former Pennsylvania neighbor in the vicinity of Canal Winchester, with whom they spent the night. In the morning the boys went back with an additional team for the wagon, nothing having been disturbed during the night.
On the 5th of April, 1843, the mother and children-Daniel, Annie, David, Solomon, Christian, Moses, Israel and Ephraim-came into Canal Winchester, where they all continued to reside until the time of their de- mise, except Solomon who died in Dayton, Ohio, and Annie who passed away in Missouri. Ephraim died shortly after the family arrived in Ohio. The mother passed away in 1859, her death occurring in the house on the corner of West and Liberty street that was known as the Gayman home- stead from 1843 until the demise of Daniel Gayman several years ago. The five brothers who remained at Canal Winchester married and reared families, lived upright lives, contributed in various ways to the advancement of the community and died full of years and honors. Christian was the first to pass through the valley of the shadow of death, and at that time the ages of the five brothers averaged seventy years. He died March 8, 1896, in the sixty-ninth year of his age. Since that time all the other brothers have passed away. Three of the widows and numerous children and grandchil- dren still live in Canal Winchester and central Ohio.
On the 24th of December, 1857, Christian Gayman was united in mar- riage to Miss Mary E. Diley, of Fairfield county. Four children were born unto them, two daughters and two sons: Eliza, Ida and Dr. W. S. Gayman, all of whom still reside with their mother in the homestead on East Water- loo street; and E. C. Gayman, who lives with his family on property ad- joining that of his mother.
It may be interesting here to relate that all of the elder Gaymans had small opportunity for acquiring an education but they had a thirst for knowledge and applied themselves so diligently in odd moments that early in life they were qualified to pass examinations and teach school. All of the brothers except Daniel married young ladies who at one time were either pupils in their schools or lived in the vicinity.
Christian Gayman was an active, earnest and zealous citizen and busi- ness man. In 1857 he engaged actively in the general merchandise busi- ness, forming a partnership with his brother David under the firm name of D. & C. Gayman. This relationship continued until 1891, when David re- tired. A new partnership was then formed with his son, E. C. Gayman, un- der the firm name of C. Gayman & Son, and the business is still continued under that name by his heirs. Christian Gayman was actively and success- fully connected with the enterprise from 1857 until 1896, covering almost forty years of business life-a longer period of continuous service than that of any man living in this section. All these years were spent in the building on the southeast corner of High and Waterloo streets in which the business is still conducted.
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The name of Christian Gayman was well and favorably known to many of the wholesale dry-goods merchants of the country and his house was re- cognized as one of the most substantial in central Ohio. Vacations were practically unknown to him. When in health he was always attentive to business, and all of his leisure time that was not devoted to his church and community was spent with his family. He was not identified with any fraternal society but was a devoted member of the Evangelical Lutheran church almost from the time of the organization of the congregation. He was revered by members of his church, loved by his family and because of his kindness to and consideration for others he had few, if any, enemies. He was devoted to his family and it was his constant delight to give to his children every possible educational advantage and encourage all their laudable undertakings. He was a great reader and student, not a reader of a great many books, but one who read thoroughly and undertandingly such books as, enriched his mind and made him the honored and conservative citizen that he was. Many positions of honor and trust were held by him in church and community and at the time of his death he was a member of the village council. Every meritorious public enterprise had his active en- couragement and support. His pious walk and conversation, his upright- ness and integrity as a business man, his devotion as a husband and father -these will stand as a lasting monument to the memory of Christian Gayman.
JOSEPH S. JONES, M.D.
Columbus has become a center of medical culture from the fact that there have been located in its midst some of the strongest medical educational institutions of the country, while those engaged in private practice have given proof of the fact that their knowledge and skill equals that of the eminent educators. An able and successful representative of the medical fraternity in the capital city is Dr. Joseph S. Jones, a native of New Martinsburg, Ohio, born October 21, 1872. His father, Joseph S. Jones, was a native of Ross county, while the grandfather, Robert Jones, was born at Martins- burg, Virginia. Early representatives of the family came from Virginia during the pioneer epoch in the history of Ohio, and the family has since figured prominently in professional circles in the state. The father of our subject was also a physician who for a half century practiced successfully at New Martinsburg enjoying an extensive practice, where by the consensus of public opinion he was accorded a foremost place in the ranks of the medi- cal fraternity. He died in 1904 at the age of seventy-seven years and his wife, who bore the maiden name of Eliza Williams, died in 1902. She was a native of Chillicothe, Ohio, and was of Virginia parentage, her father, Richard Williams, having been a native of the Old Dominion.
In preparation for life's practical and responsible duties Dr. Joseph S. Jones attended the public schools of his native town and afterward be ..
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came a student in the National Normal University, of Lebanon, Ohio. His professional training was received in the Starling Medical College and, con- tinuing the course to graduation, he is now numbered among the alumni of 1898. He received thorough practical training and broad and varied experience as an interne in the St. Francis Hospital, where he remained for two years. He then commenced practice in Columbus and his ability is evidenced by the liberal patronage accorded him. He has also been lec- turer on Materia Medica in Starling Medical College since 1902, and this, with the duties of general practice, makes constant demand upon his time and energies. He belongs to the Columbus Academy of Medicine and the Ohio State Medical Society.
Dr. Jones was married in 1900 to Miss Florence Clark, a native of this city and a daughter of John T. Clark, one of the old settlers here. They have one child, Mildred Louise, born December 14, 1902. Dr. Jones belongs to the Knights of Pythias society and to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is a gentleman of genial manner, of cordial address, and of unfailing courtesy, qualities which have won him warm friends outside of his professional ranks.
CARL L. HOSTER.
Carl L. Hoster, treasurer of the Hoster Columbus Associated Breweries, was born in Bavaria, Germany, on the 3d of May, 1859. His father, George Hoster, made his home in Columbus, Ohio, from 1840 until 1845, but in the latter year returned to Germany on account of ill health.
Carl L. Hoster was educated in the schools of his native country, gradu- ating from the Lyceum at Creuznach. The year 1884 witnessed his emigra- tion to the new world, and in 1885 he took up his abode in Columbus. On arriving in this city he was elected secretary and treasurer of the L. Hoster Brewery Company, retaining his position until the consolidation of the brew- ing interests of Columbus, when he was made treasurer of the Hoster Colum- bus Associated Breweries. He is likewise interested in street railway, electric light, real-estate and numerous other commercial enterprises of the city and is well known and highly esteemed as a most prosperous and progressive citizen. He was also for a number of years a valued member of the Board of Trade.
On the 2d of November, 1891, Mr. Hoster was united in marriage to Miss Eva Steuerwald, by whom he has three children, namely: Albert, Frank and Emilie.
In his political views Mr. Hoster is independent, always taking into consideration the ability and fitness of the candidate rather than his party affiliation. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Inde- pendent Protestant church, while fraternally he is connected with the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows and the Druids. He also belongs to two Ger- man singing societies, the Maennerchor and the Liederkranz and a literary
CARL L. HOSTER
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club, the Humbolt Verein. He resides in a substantial and attractive resi- dence which he owns at No. 673 Front street and which is a favorite resort with many friends of the family. In closing this outline of the biography of one of Columbus' best known residents, let us say that Mr. Hoster is an as- suming, pleasant and companionable gentleman and has gained high rank among the successful business men and public-spirited citizens of his adopted country.
FRANCIS FLOYD FIELD, M.D.
Dr. Francis Floyd Field, aside from being well known in medical circles in Groveport and Franklin county, claims the distinction of being the youngest man in the state of Ohio to serve as president of a bank. He was elected president of the Groveport Bank in April, 1904, since which time he has acceptably and efficiently filled the office. Dr. Field comes of an old and prominent family of Ohio, some of its members having been prominent in military circles. The family is descended from French and English an- cestry and the name was formerly known as Dela Field. The great-grand- father of our subject, Francis Field, was with General Washington when he crossed the Delaware at Trenton on the eve of December 26, 1776, during the Revolutionary war. The grandfather, Dr. Abel Field, was a prom- inent physician of Amity, Franklin county, while the father, O. G. Field, was also a physician and during the Civil war served as surgeon of the Fourth Ohio Cavalry. The family is also related to Chief Justice Fuller and to the late Marshall Field, well-known citizens of the United States.
The father, Dr. O. G. Field, was born in Gorham, New York, Janu- ary 19, 1832, and was married January 2, 1868, to Miss Josephine Dillie Latham, who was born January 1, 1846. Their marriage was blessed with two children, the sister of our subject being Miss Jessie Dillie Field, who was born March 10, 1873, and on the 22d of June, 1892, became the wife of Charles Dorn, a prominent farmer and stock-raiser of Madison county, this state. They have a little son and daughter: Howard Field Dorn, born May 18, 1893; and Josephine Louise, who was born May 28, 1901.
Francis Floyd Field was born at Sedalia, Madison county, Ohio, March 15, 1876. He was educated in the schools of his native city and completed the high-school course at the Midway school May 22, 1894. Deciding upon the profession of medicine as a life work, to that end he entered Starling Medical College in the fall of 1895, graduating therefrom April 14, 1898. In the fall of 1899 he located for practice at Zimmer, now known as Grove- port, since which time he has very successfully followed his profession. His practice is already large and is constantly increasing and he keeps in touch with the advancement that is being made by the medical fraternity as in- vestigation, research and experiment broaden knowledge and promote efficiency.
While leading a busy life in connection with his professional duties, the Doctor also finds time to devote to the financial interests of the city. The
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Groveport Bank was organized in April, 1904, with a capital stock of twenty- five thousand dollars, the stockholders representing some of the best known and wealthiest citizens of Franklin county. At the first election of officers Dr. Field was chosen president, an honor not usually conferred upon so young a man, he being at that time twenty-eight years of age, and indeed claims the distinction of being the youngest man in the state to fill a simi- lar position. However, he is demonstrating his ability to capably manage the affairs of the bank, for its depositors are steadily increasing and an ex- cellent business is being done. When during the panic of 1908, many of the banks of the country were compelled to close their doors, the Groveport Bank kept open and honored every demand made upon it, which speaks well for its management.
Dr. Field was married on the 31st of July, 1901, the lady of his choice being Miss Caroline Schlippie, who was born November 26, 1876. They are popular and hospitable young people and have a host of warm and admiring friends. The Doctor is a democrat in his political views, while his religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Presbyterian church. He is a Mason, belonging to the order at Sedalia, Madison county.
JOHN W. GILBERT.
John W. Gilbert, a well known and successful architect and builder of Columbus, was born in Norwich township, Franklin county, Ohio, on the 19th of March, 1864. His father, whose birth occurred in Maryland in 1826, came to Franklin county in 1846. He was a soldier of the Civil war and throughout his active business career carried on agricultural pursuits. He died November 28, 1908, at the age of eighty-two years, while his wife, who is still living, has attained the age of seventy-four. The latter bore the maiden name of Sarah Garnell and is a native of this county, her father being one of the pioneer farmers here.
John W. Gilbert acquired his literary education in the country schools, while subsequently he attended the Columbus Business College and later took a course in architecture. The year 1904 witnessed his arrival in Colum- bus and he has since been numbered among the prosperous and enterprising representatives of his profession here. His time and energies have been chiefly given to the construction of residences and among the homes which stand as monuments to his skill and ability are those of W. A. Scott, E. J. Monihan, John Stoner. W. C. Pavey, J. H. Walcott and the J. H. Walcott apartments. He likewise has extensive investments in Columbus real estate and owns a fine home at No. 379 Thirteenth avenue.
On the 25th of December, 1889, Mr. Gilbert was united in marriage to Miss Ida May White, a daughter of William White, who was one of Franklin county's prosperous and well known agriculturists. They now have seven children, namely: Opal May, a graduate of the Columbus Busi- ness College and an accomplished pianist and singer, who assists her father;
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Ralph, student in the Columbus high school; Edith; Laura; Lucy; Anna; and Fay.
Since age conferred upon him the right of franchise Mr. Gilbert has given his political allegiance to the republican party, while his fraternal relations are with the Knights of Pythias. He is affiliated with the Metho- dist Episcopal denomination and his wife is very active in church and char- itable work. He is a lover of music and literature, possesses a fine library and is a man of quiet, home loving disposition, finding his greatest enjoyment in the companionship of his wife and children. A resident of Franklin county throughout his entire life, he has always stood for that which is progressive in citizenship, cooperating in various plans and measures for the material, social, intellectual and political progress of the community.
JOHN FIELD.
John Field, manager of the Field fire insurance agency and since 1879 manager of the Columbus Clearing House, is a native son of the capital city, his birth having here occurred June 18, 1857. His parents were Franklin M. and Felicity J. (Palen) Field, and the mother died in 1881. Reared under the parental roof, the son pursued his education in the public schools of Columbus until he was graduated from the Central high school with the class of 1875. He then entered upon his business career as mes- senger in the old First National Bank and continued with that institution until 1880. On the organization of the Merchants' & Manufacturers' Bank he was offered and accepted the position of teller, continuing in that ca- pacity until 1895. He then withdrew from banking circles in order to es- tablish a fire insurance agency and for thirteen years has continued in this line, enjoying a constantly growing business, so that he now has a large agency representing a number of companies. The success of this undertak- ing is due entirely to his efforts. He has allowed no obstacles to brook his path if they could be overcome by determination and diligence, and the amount of business which he now writes is represented by a large figure an- nually. He has also been at the head of the Columbus Clearing House as its manager since 1879. This is an important institution to the city, six- teen banks of Columbus being contributing members thereto. His pre- vious experience in banking lines well qualified him for this position and his efforts have made this one of the valued factors in banking circles of the city.
In 1878 Mr. Field was married to Miss Matilda S. Brelsford, of Colum- bus, and they have four children: Florence, now the wife of W. H. Riggle, of Harrisburg; Sarah; John. Jr .; and Dorothy. Mr. Field belongs to the blue lodge of Masons and gives stalwart support to the republican party.' Hunting, fishing, boating and other outdoor sports are of interest to him but he never allows the pursuit of pleasure to interfere with business duties. He is a natural salesman and hard work has constituted the basis of his
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business development. He possesses a frank, genial nature and easily makes friends, while the salient qualities of his character enable him to re- tain their kindly regard and friendship throughout the ensuing years.
CLARENCE GRAHAM MCLAUGHLIN.
Clarence Graham Mclaughlin, controlling a trade of large volume as the manager for the Mclaughlin-Hoffman Lumber Company, of which he is also a partner, is one of the best informed men in the lumber trade, being thor- oughly conversant with everything bearing directly or indirectly on the busi- ness. It is this fact to which is attributable the gratifying success that he has achieved. He was born near Bainbridge, in Ross county, Ohio, May 13, 1878. The family is of Scotch-Irish origin, but was established in Ohio at an early epoch in the history of this state. His grandfather, James McLaughlin, was a native of Bainbridge, Ross county, and his father, Clarence R. Mclaughlin, was a native of the same locality, and was long connected with the lumber business, owning and operating sawmills and converting the timber into a marketable product for building purposes. Throughout his entire business life he has been a representative of the lumber trade. Removing to Columbus, he organized the Mclaughlin Lumber Company, for the manufacture and sale of lumber to the wholesale trade. Their operations were largely confined to western Virginia. For many years Mr. Mclaughlin continued actively and successfully in business in the capital city but in 1906 left Columbus to go to the Pacific coast, and is now located at Vancouver, where he carries on opera- tions in the lumber trade. He was one of the pioneer lumber men of this sec- tion of the state and his business enterprise and integrity, as well as other sa- lient traits of his character, won him a high position in the regard of those who knew him. He married Willa Etta Graham, of Mount Sterling, Fayette county, Ohio, who died in 1897.
Clarence G. Mclaughlin was but a young lad at the time of his parents' removal to Columbus, so that he pursued his public-school education in this city, completing the high-school course by graduation with the class of 1897. He afterward devoted two years to study in the law and literary department of the Ohio State University, and entered upon his business career immediately after leaving college in 1900. He became connected with the lumber trade in Pickaway county, Ohio, under his own name, engaging in the manufacture of lumber for two years. This early experience was of great value to him, bringing to him a knowledge of trade conditions and the value of different kinds of timber. Later he had a supplementary experience in West Virginia and Kentucky with his father for one year. In 1903 he joined W. F. Hoffman in the organization of the Mclaughlin-Hoffman Lumber Company, for the purpose of conducting a wholesale business in hard wood, yellow pine, white pine, hemlock, and cypress lumber. The company have sales offices in Chi- cago and Detroit, with southern offices at Meridian, Mississippi. They buy lumber from large manufacturers under contract, and their purchases and
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sales are made only by carloads. Their selling operations cover the territory of Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois and Canada. The business has made substantial growth, and though the firm began opera- tions on a small scale less than six years ago, they are now controlling an ex- tensive trade and are recognized as one of the leading concerns of Columbus. Throughout his entire business career Mr. Mclaughlin has been connected with lumber interests and he now gives undivided attention to the business, realizing that concentration of effort rather than diffusion of one's forces over a broad field, constitutes a safe element in the upbuilding of success. He understands, too, that one must be thoroughly conversant with the business in all of its departments and with all of those interests which bear indirectly upon the trade. He has therefore acquainted himself with all transportation facilitites and railroad interests, knowing the best means of shipping as well as the market conditions and the quality of different timbers.
In 1902 Mr. Mclaughlin was married to Miss Edna E. Murray, of Colum- bus. They have one son, William H., who was born in 1905. Mr. McLaugh- lin is a member of the Phi Gamma Delta, a college fraternity, and holds mem- bership with the United Commercial Travelers, with Junior Lodge, I. O. O. F., and with the Hoo Hoos, a well-known organization of lumbermen. He is an enthusiastic fisherman and finds rest and recreation with the rod. His relig- ious faith is indicated in his membership in the Methodist Episcopal church, and his life is in consistent harmony therewith, for an analyzation of his rec- ord shows that in all relations he has sought to be just and fair, according to others the treatment which he would wish for himself.
EDWIN A. HAMILTON, M. D.
Edwin A. Hamilton, M. D., a representative of the medical profession in Columbus, was born in Gallia county, Ohio, November 28, 1865. He is de- scended from one of the old families of Delaware, although the representatives of the name in later generations lived in Virginia, where his father, A. B. Hamilton, was born. In his boyhood days he accompanied his father, James Hamilton, to Ohio and is now living in Gallia county, having spent the greater part of his life in this state. He married Emily Kent, a daughter of Samuel Kent, a veteran of the war of 1812, and a granddaughter of Samuel R. Kent, who fought for American liberty in the war of Independence. Thus in both the paternal and maternal lines Dr. Hamilton is descended from old and highly respected families.
As a pupil of the public schools Dr. Hamilton mastered the elementary branches of English learning, continuing his studies in Rio Grande College, from which he was graduated with the class of 1886. He afterward entered the Medical College of Ohio, at Cincinnati, completing his course there with the class of 1891. For three and one-half years he practiced at Vinton, Ohio, thus obtaining his initial experience in the active work of the profession. He came to Columbus in 1894 and for fifteen years has been a member of the
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medical fraternity here, making a specialty of surgery in his practice. Since 1903 he has been lecturer in proctology in the Starling-Ohio Medical College, and is proctologist to the Protestant Hospital. He has attended many of the important clinics of the country. He is a member of the American Procto- logical Society, and belongs to the Columbus Academy of Medicine, the Ohio State Medical Association, and the American Medical Association.
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