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This work, however, Mr. Graven considered merely as a means to an end, for he had already chosen as his vocation in life the profession of the law, and in preparation for a legal career he entered the law department of the Ohio State University of Columbus, from which he was graduated with the class of 1900. Upon his graduation he entered immediately upon the practice of law and from August 1, 1900, to November 1, 1903, he actively engaged in his profession in
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Columbus. In the latter year he was summoned to Loudonville by the death of his father and has since remained here. Although his residence in this city covers a period of only six years, he has been awarded a good clientage which is constantly growing as his reputation as an able advocate and counselor brings him more and more into prominence. He has always remained a student of the fundamental principles of his profession and carefully prepares each case before appearing before the court, and while he always has the interests of his clients at heart, he at the same time remains a lawyer loyal to the law. His well known ability and integrity have been the means of drawing him into other relations and on the 5th of July, 1904, he was appointed cashier of the First National Bank, which place of trust and responsibility he is today occupying. Mr. Graven is also interested, to some extent, in real estate, and in connection with his brother, Dr. T. W. Graven, of Wooster, Ohio, he owns and operates four hundred and seven acres of farm land in Holmes county.
On the 18th of August, 1903, occurred the marriage of Mr. Graven to Miss Emma Fisher, a native of Loudonville and a daughter of William S. Fisher. Unto this union was born one daughter, Marjorie, whose birth occurred July 18, 1905.
Mr. Graven is a deacon in the First Presbyterian church of Loudonville and is a popular figure in fraternal circles, being treasurer of Sylvan Lodge, No. 240, I. O. O. F .; worshipful master of Hanover Lodge, No. 115, F. & A. M .; a member of Tulonia Lodge, K. P., of Loudonville; of Mansfield Chapter, No. 28, R. A. M .; of Mansfield Council, No. 94; and Mansfield Commandery, No. 21, K. T. He also holds membership in the Modern Woodmen of America. He is a trustee of Loudonville cemetery and in his political allegiance is a stalwart republican, being a member of the republican central committee. Realizing that there is no royal road to wealth, Mr. Graven has been a hard worker all his life, utilizing every opportunity that has come his way, and the characteristics which have marked his entire career-indefatigable energy and untiring perse- verance-have brought him to his present success and won for him a place among the representative citizens of this community.
JOHN DELMER DEYARMON.
John Delmer Deyarmon, a native of Loudonville, Ohio, where he has spent nearly his whole life, has figured prominently in the commercial and political circles of the community. He was born June 14, 1847, a son of Christian S. and Caroline Eliza (Harris) Deyarmon, the former a native of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, born November 3, 1820, and the latter a native of New Hampshire, born October 14, 1820. The father, when about twenty-one years of age, removed with his parents from their native home to Wooster, Ohio, and shortly afterward he came to Loudonville, where his remaining days were spent, his death occurring here when he was seventy-eight years of age. His wife arrived with her parents in Ohio when she was eighteen years of age and sur- vived her husband six years, passing away at the age of eighty-five. He was a
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cabinetmaker by trade and followed this profession in early life. Subsequently he became interested in merchandising with his son, while his last years were spent in agricultural pursuits. During his life here he became very active in political affairs and served as a member of the city council. His fellowmen, showing their appreciation of his ability and worth, elected him as mayor of Loudonville, which position he filled for two terms. In the family of Christian Deyarmon were six children, namely: Mary Alice, the deceased wife of Rev. Philip Kelser; John Delmer ; Joseph A., deceased; Zoe, the widow of A. Leopold of Pittsburg; Jessie, the widow of Dr. E. H. Pocock, of Hayesville; and Kate A., also residing in Loudonville.
John Delmer Deyarmon, whose name introduces this review, attended the public schools of this city until seventeen years of age, when he entered the grain business with his father, continuing in this line until about 1868. In 1871 he established himself in the dry-goods business in Lakeville, which he continued for ten years, at first in connection with his father but later alone in the enter- prise. Upon returning to Loudonville he was appointed postmaster of the city under President Harrison, and filled that office for five years. He later entered the dry-goods and coal business of S. A. Losh, being thus engaged for two or three years. Since December, 1903, he has occupied the position of superin- tendent of the water and light departments and clerk of public affairs, the duties of which office he is performing with promptness and ability, while his methods are receiving the endorsement of his fellow citizens.
On the 14th of October, 1880, Mr. Deyarmon was united in marriage to Theressa Delia Yarnell, a native of Wayne county, Ohio, and the daughter of David and Mary Yarnell. Unto this union was born one son, Harry Christian, who also makes his home in Loudonville. He married Bessie M. Keller and they have one son, John Keller.
A republican in politics, Mr. Deyarmon is a stalwart champion of the principles of that party and exerts his power to extend its influence in the com- munity. He is a public-spirited citizen and while serving as a member of the city council lent his cooperation to all measures that had for their object the progress and upbuilding of the city. A life-long resident of this commun- ity, he has made many friends who entertain for him the warmest regard, while his public career has been such as to inspire the confidence and trust of all with whom he has come in contact.
FRANK P. YOUNG.
Frank P. Young has figured prominently in the commercial activity of Loudonville for a number of years and is also recognized as one of the foremost representatives of political circles of the county. A native of Wisconsin, he was born near Milwaukee on the 28th of June, 1856, a son of Jacob and Katharine (Ruff) Young. Both natives of Alsace, Germany, the former was born April 25, 1825, while the latter was born November 25, 1823. They were married in the fatherland and came to the United States in 1852, locating in Wisconsin,
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while later, in 1866, they came to Loudonville, where they both passed away, the father November 6, 1876, and the mother January 9, 1896. Jacob Young was formerly an agriculturist but later became interested in merchandising in Loudonville. He and his wife were the parents of six children, four of whom died in childhood. Those remaining are: Caroline, the wife of Jacob Parrott, of Loudonville; and Frank P. Young, of this review.
The latter was reared on his father's farm in Wisconsin until ten years of age and then accompanied his parents to Loudonville, where he acquired a good public-school education. When he laid aside his text-books he became engaged in the grocery business with his father and continued in this line until the death of the latter in 1876, when he conducted the enterprise alone for a period of eight years. In 1884 he disposed of his grocery interests and established himself in the hardware business at the same location, being thus engaged at the present time. Mr. Young has been very successful in his undertakings and they have
proved a source of financial profit to him.
As he has prospered he has invested
Aside in property, becoming the owner of considerable real estate in this. city. from the two-story brick building, twenty by one hundred and forty feet, which is occupied exclusively by his hardware business, he owns six dwellings in Loudonville, which also return to him a gratifying annual income. For the past eight years he has conducted a first class livery business under the firm name of F. P. Young & Son.
Not alone in commercial circles, however, is Mr. Young well known, for he has, for several years, been a prominent figure in local democratic circles, his fellow citizens, recognizing his ability and sterling traits of character, calling him to various public offices. For six years he served as a member of the democratic central committee, was clerk of the township for two terms and also served as clerk of the town for two terms. He was a member of the board of education for six years and was city treasurer four years. That the quick and capable performance of his duties won the endorsement of the entire community is indicated by the fact that he received the highest honor in the power of his fellow townsmen to bestow upon him in his election to the office of mayor.
Mr. Young laid the foundation of a happy home life in his marriage to Miss Josephine Bolly, the ceremony being celebrated on the 10th of November, 1881, in Loudonville. Mrs. Young is a native of this city, born November 28, 1859, while her parents, Simon and Mary (Young) Bolly, were natives of Switzerland and Ohio respectively. The father, born in Beringen, Switzerland, in 1827, crossed the Atlantic to New York in 1851 and remained in that city for a year and a half. He then removed to Pennsylvania, where he resided for a year and then, in 1853, came to Loudonville, Ohio, where he was first employed on the railroad for about a year and a half. He next secured employment in Jefferson Bull's foundry, where he continued for seven years, at the end of which time he went into partnership with Joseph Lyons in the foundry business. This rela- tion existed for two and a half years, after which Mr. Bolly established a grocery and restaurant business. He was well known in the community and served for two years as township clerk, was also township treasurer and served as a member of the village council. He passed away in Loudonville, April 16, 1884, while his wife, who bore the maiden name of Mary Young and whose birth
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occurred June 3, 1835, in this city, still survives and makes her home in Loudonville. In their family were seven children: Mary, the wife of Peter Odson, of Mansfield; Margaret, the wife of D. T. Derrenberger, of Loudonville ; Josephine, who wedded Frank P. Young; Amanda, who makes her home with her mother; Julia, who passed away December 8, 1885; Emil, residing in Mans- field; and Mrs. Elizabeth Derr, a resident of Wooster, Ohio. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Young were born four children: Harry Arthur; Mary Katharine, the wife of Milton Sprang; Bernice A .; and Helen, who died in infancy.
Mr. Young is a member of the Trinity Evangelical church and belongs to the Knights of Pythias fraternity. That he was called to official positions of honor and trust indicates the fact that he occupies a high place in public regard and enjoys in large measure the confidence of his fellowmen. His career has ever been such as to warrant the trust of the business world for he has ever conducted all transactions on the strictest principles of honor and integrity. His devotion to the public good is unquestioned and arises from a sincere interest in the welfare of his fellowmen. Loudonville has benefited by his efforts in her behalf and he is classed among her foremost citizens.
CLARK VANOSDALL.
Clark Vanosdall, superintendent of the Ashland cemetery, was born in Huron county, this state, May 21, 1844, a son of Nathan and Sarah (Finley) Vanosdall. The father was a native of Pennsylvania and the mother of the Buckeye state. The father removed to Huron county when a boy with his parents and remained there until 1845, when he removed to this county, locating in Jackson township on a farm. Later he took up his residence in Ashland where he spent his remaining days, departing this life February 16, 1892, in his seventy-second year.
On his father's farm Clark Vanosdall spent his boyhood days, acquiring his education in the neighboring schools, and at the age of fourteen years removed with his parents to Ashland, where four years later he secured a position as stage driver, traveling between this city and Wooster. He continued in this occupation for three years, when he gave it up, owing to the fact that the rail- road took the place of the old stage line. He then opened an eating house in Polk, Ashland county, which he conducted for about a year, and on the expira- tion of that time he settled on a farm near Shelby, Richland county, this state, engaging for four years in general agriculture. Upon returning to Ashland in 1885 he was appointed superintendent of the Ashland cemetery, in which position he has since served. When he assumed charge of this plat of ground it was overgrown with briers, but through his constant care and management he succeeded in weeding out the undergrowth and developing the premises until it is today one of the most beautiful tracts of land in the city and is accounted one of the finest cemeteries of its size in the state of Ohio.
On June 21, 1866, Mr. Vanosdall was united in marriage to Miss Isabelle Willis, of Ashland, a daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Saner) Willis, and to
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this union have been born eight children: Harry B., who is engaged in the furniture and real-estate business here; William L., a grocery clerk of this city ; Carsons B., a well known Ashland barber; Arthur L., a local mail carrier; Ray W., a local postal clerk; Henry M., engaged in the furniture business in this city with his brother, Harry B .; Charles S., a cement block manufacturer of this place ; and Cloyd J., city agent for soft drinks.
Mr. Vanosdall has been allied with the democratic party all his life, being loyal to its candidates in national and state politics, but in local affairs he takes an independent stand, casting his vote for such men as in his opinion are best qualified to serve in the offices they seek irrespective of party ties. He holds membership in the German Baptist church, while his wife is affiliated with that denomination of Christians known as the Disciples of Christ, and both are liberal contributors to their respective church organizations. Mr. Vanosdall is well known and highly esteemed as a citizen and business man and justly de- serves the excellent reputation which he enjoys.
ELIJAH W. MILES.
Elijah W. Miles, proprietor of the Loudonville Creamery, is carrying on an extensive business in this direction and is meeting with gratifying success. He was born in Bluffton, Wells county, Indiana, September 26, 1862, a son of Thomas and Susan (Rollings) Miles. Natives of Cambridgeshire, England, they came to the United States in early life and were here married. The father passed away in Michigan, in August, 1905. at the age of seventy years, but the mother still survives him, residing in Buchanan, Michigan. In their family were five children: William T., a resident of Guthrie, Oklahoma; Arthur J., residing in Buchanan, Michigan; Emma, deceased; Elijah W., of this review; and Samuel R., also of Buchanan, Michigan.
When about five years of age Elijah W. Miles accompanied his parents on their removal from their Indiana home to Michigan, and in that state his boy- hood days were spent on a farm located between Buchanan and Niles in Berrian county. There he remained, assisting his father in the work of the farm, until twenty-one years of age, when he went to Iowa and for about two years was employed in various creameries. At the expiration of that time he returned to Michigan and in 1891 came to Loudonville. In the spring of the following year he established himself in the creamery business here, and the previous experience which he had had in this line of business activity throughout the states of Iowa. Ohio and Michigan, served as a good foundation upon which to start this new enterprise. Although he commenced in a small way, as the years went by his energy, diligence and perseverance have proved important factors in his success and today he ranks among the well known and prosperous representatives of this field of labor. During the year 1908 his creamery had an output of thirteen hundred pounds of butter daily, while not only the local dealers but also the towns surrounding Loudonville ship their cream to him.
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On the 6th of April, 1893, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Miles to Annette G. Golding, a native of Huron county and a daughter of Alfred and Mary (Smith) Miles, natives of Connecticut and Huron county, Ohio, respective- ly. The former removed to Huron county in childhood and both have continued to reside in that county until their deaths, the father dying September 9, 1901, and the mother September 19, 1903. In their family are five children, all resid- ing in Huron county with the exception of Mrs. Miles. They are: Emor; Alfred; Mrs. E. W. Miles; Delia, the wife of Charles Leak; and Amelia, who wedded George Scane. Mr. and Mrs. Miles have one son, Stanley G., born in Loudonville, January 15, 1900, who is the life and light of their home.
Mr. Miles and his wife are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church and are interested in the work of the church, Mr. Miles being superintendent of the Sunday school for sixteen years. He is now serving his fifth year on the board of education, the cause of education finding in him a stalwart champion. He is public-spirited in his citizenship and his business integrity and personal worth have gained for him the regard and esteem of all with whom he has been brought in contact. The family residence is a twelve-room house situated on South Water street, built by Mr. Miles in 1897, and its hospitality is enjoyed by a large circle of warm friends of the family.
FRANKLIN W. GANYARD.
Franklin. W. Ganyard has pursued a prosperous business career, making his own way in the world from a station of comparative obscurity to his present responsible position of order clerk for the F. E. Myers & Brother, pump works, and he is now numbered among the leading business men of Ashland. He is of French descent, the family having come to this country at an early date, first settling in Connecticut, whence they removed to New York state. Abner Ganyard, the grandfather, came to Ohio locating in Granger township, Me- dina county, in 1818 and there Calvin S. Ganyard, father of our subject, was born December 20, 1833, and spent his entire life on the same property. During manhood he held all the township offices except that of treasurer and at the outbreak of the Civil war he answered the call to arms and was commissioned captain of state militia. He was quite well known throughout the county and in 1892 was elected state representative, the duties of which office he per- formed for two terms, acquitting himself with considerable distinction. While his educational advantages were limited his opportunities in this line being confined to a course of study in the village institution and two terms in an academy, he was nevertheless a man who finally gained the reputation of being. studious and learned, his thirst for knowledge driving him to reading and he acquired a fund of information which made him the equal and in many instances the superior of those who had much higher educational privileges. In 1857 he was united in marriage to Miss Marietta Simmons, who departed this life in 1897 in her sixtieth year and in 1899 he wedded her sister, Mrs. Helen South- made, who still survives. He departed this life August 3, 1907. By his first
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wife he had five children, four of whom are living, namely: Perry A., an agriculturist of Summit county; Charles Z., who resides on the old home place ; Franklin W .; and Fred D., a merchant of Medina county.
Franklin W. Ganyard was born in Granger township, Medina county, Ohio, January 16, 1866, and acquired his education in the common schools. At eighteen years of age he started out in the world to shift for himself, his first venture being in the Erie Railroad office at Wadsworth, and while in that position he applied himself to the study of telegraphy. One year later having become proficient in that line, he was made operator and clerk of the Wadsworth office, remaining in that position for something over two years, when he was trans- ferred to West Salem as agent for the same company and had charge of the office for five years and a half. Severing his connection with the Erie Railroad Company he engaged in the shoe business in West Salem, being identified with the enterprise for three years, at the termination of which period he reverted to railroad work. In the spring of 1898 he was assigned to Akron, Ohio, as night ticket agent and operator, remaining there for two years, when in the spring of 1900 he came to Ashland, where he was made cashier of the freight office, serv- ing in that capacity for two and a half years, and upon resigning his position in October, 1902, he entered the employ of F. E. Myers & Brother, as order clerk, in which capacity he has since been engaged.
On April 12, 1888, Mr. Ganyard wedded Miss Rosa Bricker, of Wadsworth, a daughter of Henry H. and Mary (Acker) Bricker. Her father is a stone and brick mason of that city but her mother is deceased. This union has been blessed by five children : Clayton H., a machinist in the employ of F. E. Myers & Brother; Paul C., a student at high school; Thelma May; Herbert K .; and Donald E., an infant.
Mr. Ganyard is prominent in political circles, his views being decidedly republican, and at present he is an influential member of the city council. He belongs to Mohican Lodge, No. 85, I. O. O. F .; is a member of the Encampment and Daughters of Rebekah and has served in all the chairs of the lodge. Mr. Ganyard has always evinced the highest business ability, being invaluable to the firm in the capacity in which he is officiating, and he deserves mention among the representative business men of the city.
GEORGE MILTON MORR.
George Milton Morr. a strong factor in the financial circles of Ashland, owning a half interest in the Morr Shoe Manufacturing Company, one of the city's wealthiest industrial enterprises, was born in Perry township, this county, April 30, 1859, a son of Emanuel and Eliza (Myers) Morr, both of whom were natives of Pennsylvania. The elder Mr. Morr was born in 1828 and when three years of age, in 1831, accompanied his parents, John and Hannah (Sunday) Morr, to this county, where they purchased a farm containing one hundred and twelve acres in Perry township. The grandfather and his brothers, Daniel and Andrew, located here at the time and they purchased two adjoining quarter
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sections of land which they divided into three farms. Emanuel Morr was reared on the farm owned by the grandfather of our subject and spent his life there engaged in general agriculture and stock raising, passing away January 24, 1877. A democrat in politics, he was always loyal to the candidates of his party and while he was never ambitious to hold office, he consented upon several occasions to serve the township in minor capacities. In company with his wife he attended divine services at the Evangelical church, of which both were mem- bers. The mother was born in 1829 and came to this county when a child with her parents, Jacob and Mary (Stine) Myers, who located in Perry township in the same locality in which her husband's family settled. She entered into rest in 1895 in her sixty-sixth year.
George Milton Morr spent his boyhood days on the home farm, and being the oldest of the family, he was compelled to assume management of the farm on the death of his father when he was but eighteen years of age. He acquired his education in the district schools. After his marriage he settled down to a life of husbandry, making his residence at home until the estate was settled, when he inherited the old homestead, which he still owns. Shortly after his mother's death he rented the property and removed to Ashland early in the year 1900, and here he engaged in the retail shoe business, in which he has been wonderfully successful and has built up the largest enterprise of the kind here. In 1908, associated with E. E. Morr, he embarked in the manufacturing business, incorporating what is known as the Morr Shoe Manufacturing Company. The firm produces all grades of men's, boys' and youths' footwear. The business is growing very rapidly and becoming one of Ashland's most important and thriving industries.
On January 1, 1884, Mr. Morr wedded Miss Anna F. Westheffer, of this place, and the couple have an elegant residence equipped with every convenience with which to make home life happy. Politically Mr. Morr is affiliated with the democratic party, and although he is not an active politician nor desires to hold public office, he is interested in the success of his party and is always loyal to its candidates. He is well known in religious circles, being a member of the Evangelical Association, of which he is a trustee, and being particularly solicitous to inculcate the principles of Christianity in the lives of the youth of the city, he has for the past six years been serving efficiently as superintendent of the Sunday school. Mr. Morr is one of Ashland's most prosperous business men who, since taking up his residence here, has been foremost in furthering every movement designed for the advancement of the municipality, and he is in every sense, socially and commercially, a worthy and representative citizen.
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