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Mr. Smith was united in marriage, December 2, 1845, to Miss Emily Amelia Cheever, a daughter of Isaiah and Maria Cheever, natives of New York and Vermont respectively, both of whom are now deceased. Mrs. Smith is the oldest of a family of five children, and is the only one surviving; she is now seventy-four years of age, is active in mind and body, and disposed to view only the roseate side of life. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are the parents of six child- ren: Maria, died at the age of two years; Jen- nie, died at the age of two months; Fanny is the wife of C. G. Taplin, of Cleveland, and the mother of four children; Clara L., Frank E., Farrand and Grace; Neander died at the age of thirteen years; L. W., who has succeeded to his father's business, married Miss Nail, and they have one child, Emily A .; Frank P. married Miss Katie Hiscock. Both the father and mother are consistent members of the Baptist Church, with which they have been identified for many years.
C A. LIVINGSTONE, assistant manager of J. L. Hudson's Excelsior clothing es- tablishment, in point of seniority ante- dates any clothing manager now in the city, having commenced business here twenty-six years ago, and been engaged continuously until the present time. Mr. Livingstone was born near Watertown, Jefferson county, New York, April 17, 1844, and like many of the substan. tial business men of to-day began the struggle of hewing out a name for himself without any of the advantages available to the youth of the present day. IIe began providing for himself at the early age of seven years, doing chores on a farm for his board and clothing. When twelve years of age he apprenticed himself to the firm of Middleton & Company, carriage manufacturers, and served four years. In the spring of 1862 he entered the clothing estab- lishment of Squiers & Dodge, Oswego, New York, as salesman, remaining until the spring
of 1863, when he enlisted as a private in the Twentieth New York Cavalry, commanded by Colonel N. B. Lord. Ile was promoted to the rank of Quartermaster Sergeant; during his time of service he participated in all of the en- gagements and raids in which his regiment took part in front of Richmond and Petersburg. When General Terry was ordered to take com- mand of the expedition for the capture of Fort Fisher he, along with two companies of the Twentieth New York Cavalry, was detached from the command as escort to General Terry. After the capture of Forts Fisher and Sugar Loaf, his command led the advance, entering Wilmington February 22. After marching to Magnolia Station they were ordered to report back for duty to the regiment at Spring Hill, Virginia.
Mr. Livingstone was a valiant soldier, being twice wounded, and served his country till the close of the war, being honorably discharged at Manchester, Virginia, and mustered out at Sackett's Harbor, New York, September 11, 1865. Returning to Oswego, New York, he entered the service of his old employers, and in 1868 came with them to Cleveland, opening up a clothing establishment at 180 Superior street. In the spring of 1870 he became manager for W. L. Yates; in 1872 Mr. Yates opened the New York Store, Nos. 180 and 182, Ontario street, and placed Mr. Livingstone in charge, giving him an interest. Ile conducted the busi- ness successfully for five years, after which he became manager of E. M. McGillin & Com- pany's boys' and children's department, until the spring of 1884, when he entered the employ of Messrs. Stein, Bloch & Company as manager of the Excelsior, which position he held until the firm sold their business to J. L. Hudson, in which house Mr. Livingstone is still assistant manager. Ile is also largely interested in real estate in Cleveland, carrying on business in this line, in connection with his son, C. R. Living- stone, under the firm name of C. A. Livingstone & Son. Mr. Livingstone has a fine residence and grounds called " Lawnview," delightfully
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situated between the two beautiful parks of Wade and Gordon, in Glenville, the most pie- turesque suburb of Cleveland. He is a great lover of fine horses.
In his political views he is a stanch Republi- ean: in his social relations is a member of K. of P., National Union, K. of HI. and K. O. T. M.
He was married, in Oswego, New York, in 1867, to Miss Nellie Briggs, and they have had eight children, namely: Florence, wife of II. L. Sterling, contractor in paving; Nellie; Charles R., already referred to as a member of the firm of C. A. Livingstone & Son; Edith; Mabel; Etta: Harry S .; and Paul, who died in infancy.
D AVID D. BARNES, engaged in the oil business at Collinwood, was born in Cleveland, Ohio, April 19, 1847, a son of William and Elizabeth (Giles) Barnes, na- tives of England. They came to the United States in the early '30s, and for many years lived in a log house on Lake street, between Bond and Erie streets, Cleveland. The father, a carpenter and contractor by occupation, worked in and around the city, and is favorably remem- bered by the pioneer citizens. He died in 1849, at the age of thirty-seven years. llis wife was afterward married, and her death occurred in 1884, at the age of sixty-three years. They had four children, only two of whom are now living. William M. is a resident of Cleveland, and for many years has been a conductor on the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad. He was a soldier of the late war. Mrs. Elizabeth Barnes, mother of our subject, was well and favorably known in the Forest City, and will long be re- membered for her many deeds of kindness in the hospital and in private homes. Her mem- ory will be especially cherished in the Old La- dies' Home, when she supported several inmates at her own expense. She was a devoted mem- ber of the Second Baptist Church of Cleveland.
David D. Barnes, the subject of this sketch, received his education in the public schools of
Cleveland, and also spent one term in the Spen- eerian Business College. In the fall of 1863 he enlisted for service in the late war. entering Company F. Seventh Regiment of Kentucky Cavalry. He saw much hard service, and won the recognition and approval of his commanding officers by his courageons and soldierly bearing. Mr. Barnes took part in the Wilson raid, dur. ing which time they were ou so short an allow- ance of rations for twelve days that starvation seemed to stare them in the face. With twenty. one others, including a captain and lieutenant, he was taken prisoner at LaFayette, Georgia, but made good his escape three days afterward. The others were taken to Andersonville, and eleven of their number suffered death on the steamer Sultana while on their way to their northern homes after being released from the prison. Mr. Barnes was honorably discharged from the service October 16, 1865. He has had a long service with the Lake Shore Rail- road, both as brakeman and conductor, reaching over a period of twenty years. He closed his services with the road in 1885, sinee which time he has been engaged in the oil business.
Mr. Barnes was married December 24, 1869, to Miss Henrietta Fell, a daughter of Thomas and Mary E. (Conness) Fell. They have one child, Saidee, a pupil of the Collinwood school. The father of Thomas Fell was also named Thomas. He was born in Oxfordshire, England, and became a dean in the Church of England, retaining this association for several years. Ile married an estimable lady, Margaret Williams, of Cappa, Ireland, and in 1831 they emigrated to the United States, settling in New York. The father of Mrs. Barnes was born in Ireland, and came to the United States with his parents at the age of fourteen years. He is still living, at the age of seventy-seven years. His wife died October 15, 1891, aged seventy three years. She was a sister of John Conness, who was a California Senator in the United States Congress for three terms, and who married the niece of the late Benjamin F. Butler. Mrs. Mary Fell was a remarkable woman, her life having been
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most exemplary-active, unassuming, gentle and full of deeds of kindness. She was an ex- cellent Christian, of refined sensibilities, and of a warm-hearted and generous disposition. Mr. and Mrs. Fell had eleven children, eight of whom are still living, namely: Mary Jane, wife of A. B. Higgins, a resident of Cleveland and a vet- eran of the late war; Anna Eliza, widow of J. F. Sheid, who also served in the civil war; Matilda, wife of J. Barnum, a veteran of Cleve. land; Lonisa, wife of J. Schlinger, of Collin- wood, Ohio; Henrietta, wife of our subject; Margaret, wife of R. O. Meacham, a resident of Cleveland and a veteran of the late war; Ella, now Mrs. E. D. Scott, and a resident of Cleve- land; and Emma, wife of William Mullins, also of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Barnes are members of the Congregational Church. In his social relations, the former has served as Chancellor of the K. of P., has passed all the chairs in the A. O. U. W., also in the Ancient Order of For- esters and the Union Veterans, has served as Commander of Brough Post, No. 359, G. A. R., for two years, and has been a member of the order of Railway Conductors. Politically, he affiliates with the Republican party, and bas served as a member of the City Council for three years. Mrs. Barnes has held the office as Treasurer of the Congregational Church for two years; has been President of the Woman's Re- lief Corps and is an officer in that society. She is active in all local works of charity, and is always notable for her self-abnegation and en- tire freedom from selfishness in any regard, her visitations to the sick and poor being ever welcome and grateful.
E H. KLAUSTERMEYER, a wholesale and retail dealer in groceries, flour, feed, etc., at 386 and 388 Prospect street, also at 474 Woodland avenue, was born in Hanover, Germany, in August, 1830. Hle is a son of Frederick and Eliza Klaustermeyer, both dying in their native country. The father, born in
1800, died in 1839, and the mother, born in 1803, departed this life about 1858. They were members of the German Lutheran Church. Mr. and Mrs. Klaustermeyer had five sons, two now living, namely: Henry, residing ou the West Side, Cleveland; Carl, deceased in the old country; Martin, who died of cholera in this city, in 1851, at the age of twenty years; Will- iam, formerly a resident of Elmira, contracted consumption while in the army, and died in Cleveland; and E. II., the subject of this sketch.
The latter received his education in the old country. At the age of twenty-one years he came to Cleveland, Ohio, where he followed varions occupations until 1857, and in that year opened a small grocery store on Prospect street. In the fall of 1858 he became associated in business with J. H. Melcher, but in 1884 Mr. Klaustermeyer purchased his partner's interest, and since that time has continued alone, assisted by his sons. The business at 474 Woodland avenue was purchased in 1887, and they are there engaged in the sale of hardware, groceries and supplies, and in the manufacture of brushes, small tacks, ete. Five men are employed in the brush factory. five others are given employment as elerks, one man is engaged in soliciting orders from the stores, and another employed in de- livering. This branch of the business is man- aged by Mr. Klaustermeyer's eldest son, Ilenry. His Prospect street store is forty feet front, by 100 feet deep and forty-three feet in the rear. At that place he carries a full stock of groceries, flour and feed. In business circles, Mr. Klaus- termeyer ranks with the leading and enterprising men of the city. He has always shown a pub- lie spirit in worthy enterprises, such as promise well for the best interests of the city.
In 1858 he was united in marriage with Miss Mary Stegkemper, a daughter of E. II. Steg- kemper, a resident of East Cleveland. Mrs. Klaustermeyer died in February, 1889, at the age of fifty years. She was a member of the German Lutheran Church. Our subject and wife had eight children, namely: Emma and Maria, at home; Henry, superintendent of the
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Klanstermeyer Company; Frederick, bookkeeper for his father; Martin and Edwin, employed as clerks; and Dora and Carl, attending school. Henry Klaustermeyer married Lida Sitzelman. The family are members of the Lutheran Church. In political matters. Mr. Klaustermeyer and sons are followers of Mckinley.
G EORGE W. STEVENSON, a physician and surgeon at No. 1437 Woodland ave- une, Cleveland, was born in this eity, October 16, 1846. His father, William Stevenson, was born in Sussex county, England, September 9, 1811. At the age of sixteen years he came to America, and began work with a ship-building firm of Utica, New York, where he learned his trade. IIe was afterward em- ployed at the Brooklyn Navy Yard until 1833, and in that year became one of the pioneer set- tlers of Cleveland. During the first few years here, Mr. Stevenson built canal boats at the Five Mile lock, was next employed with a number of the old vessel-building firms, and afterward the firm of Laffrinier & Stevenson was formed, pioneer ship-builders of this city. In 1864, after a partnership of about twenty years, Mr. Stevenson retired from the firm, and moved to a farm in Perry, Lake county, where he died suddenly of apoplexy, July 23, 1889, at the age of seventy-eight years. He was mar- ried February 3, 1844, to Miss Sarah Ann McGee, who was born in New York, in 1820. Her father, Jolm McGee, was a Lieutenant in a New York regiment during the war of 1812. Mrs. Stevenson is now an honored resident of Cleveland, having reached the advanced age of seventy-three years. She has lived a useful life, and forms one of the happy links uniting the present with the past history of the city. Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson had three children: George W., our subject; Frank 1., a farmer of Lake county, Ohio, married Josephine Isabel; and Fanny, wife of William Williams, of Kearney, Nebraska.
George W. attended the publie schools of Cleveland, afterward completed the studies in the business college, and in the spring of 1872 graduated at the Medical Department of the Western Reserve College. After spending two years in what is now the Lakeside Hospital, on the corner of Erie and Lake streets, he began the practice of medicine in this city. lle was assistant in clinics with Dr. X. C. Seott, and had charge of the eye and ear department of the Medieal College, served as Physician of the work-house two years, is a member of and med- ical examiner for the I. O. O. F., Royal Areanum, the American Legion of Honor, is a member of the Cuyahoga Medical Society, and the State Medical Society. In political matters, the Doe- tor votes with the Republican party.
December 31, 1873, he was united in mar- riage with Miss Alice L., a daughter of A. and Lneretia Little. For her second husband, the mother married an unele of President Garfieldl. Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson have one son, Frank W., now engaged in the study of electricity and chemistry. The Doctor and wife are members of the Evangelical Association, in which the Doctor has served as Trustee. As a citizen Dr. Stevenson is progressive, public-spirited and highly esteemed, and as a practitioner stands in in the front rank of his profession.
G YEORGE G. MILLIKIN, an engineer on the Valley Railroad, was born in Mercer connty, Pennsylvania, February 8, 1867, a son of John D. Millikin, a farmer by occupation. The latter died in 1872, at the age of fifty-seven years. IIe married Margaret Mc- Coy, and they had five children: Robert, a resi- dent of Emporia, Kansas; John T., of Me- Pherson, that State; Sarah, who married a Mr. Van Norman; Margaret, wife of F. C. Raning, of Sharpsville, Pennsylvania; and Frances, widow of -- Davis, of Cleveland. Mr. Mil- likin afterward married Caroline A. Hewett, and they had six children, namely: Sophia, wife
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of Charles Taylor, of Sharpsville, Pennsylvania; Nellie A .; O. L., an engineer on the West Shore Railroad, and a resident of Newbury, New York; Grace G., George G., and Della G., wife of W. C. Ripley, of Cleveland. The grandfather of our subject was born in the highlands of Scotland, but in his youth moved to Ireland, where he remained until about the beginning of the eighteenth century, and then came to Amer- ica, loeating in Mercer county, Pennsylvania. The Hewett family are of German aneestry, but they located in Pennsylvania as early as 1682.
George G. Millikin, the subject of this sketch, was reared in Sharpsville, Pennsylvania, but re- ceived only a limited education. He seenred the position of switelman in the Cleveland yard of the New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio Railroad in 1889, one year afterward became a brakeman on the Valley Road, and nine months later was promoted to the position of freight conduetor.
Mr. Millikin was married in this eity, in 1888, to Cordelia Logan. Her father is engaged in railroading at Sharpsville, Pennsylvania. Three children have been born to this union, only one of which is now living,-Harriet Irene, aged two years.
N OYES B. PRENTICE, a prominent phy- sieian of Cleveland, having an office in the Cuyahoga Building, was born in Ashtabula county, Ohio, November 27, 1827, a son of Noyes B. and Thalia (Prentice) Prentice, natives respectively of New York and Vermont. The father followed the saddler's trade in Ashtabula county until sixty-five years of age, next had charge of a hotel at Jefferson, in the same county, for a number of years, then lived a retired lifo in Cleveland, and subse- quently moved to Geneva. There he met with one of the most severe afflietions in his history, in the death of his wife. Mr. Prentice then came to this city to reside with his daughter, and died in 1878, at the age of eighty-five years.
In 1837 he took part in military, affairs, and was Captain of a cavalry company. Both Mr. and Mrs. Prentice were members of the Epis- copal Church. They were the parents of seven , children, four still living, and all residing in Cleveland: Harriet, widow of Dudley Camp; Mary, wife of David Fisk, a veteran of the late war; Samuel II. and Noyes B.
Dr. Walter M., the second in the family, served in the Sanitary Commission during the late war for about two years, then became a member of a Kentucky regiment of infantry, and was promoted from Regiment Surgeon to Brigade Surgeon, under General Fry. He had charge of the hospital at Point Burnside in Tennessee. He was taken siek, and started for the officer's hospital at Louisville, Kentucky, but died during the journey, at Stanford, Ken- tueky, in 1864, at the age of forty four years. The poisonous atmosphere of the hospital, his sympathetie nature and great desire to relieve the suffering even at the expense of his own strength, overtaxed his best powers of endur- anee, and his life was given a sacrifice in earing for the brave defenders of our nation's flag. Ilis remains were brought to Cleveland and buried on the West Side. Dr. Prentice was a prominent member of the Episcopal Church, and was a personal friend of Bishop Bedell. His memory will live in the hearts of many worthy soldiers long after that of less important personages shall have passed away, and his name will be handed down to future generations as a synonyin of all that is good and upright.
Dr. Noyes B. Prentice, the subject of this sketch, received a common school and academie education. After leaving school he read medi- eine with Dr. John Hubbard, of Ashtabula, Ohio, also with his brother, Dr. Walter M. Prentice, who was then practicing in Canfield, Ohio. The latter came to Cleveland in 1853, and was followed by Dr. Noyes B. in 1855. The latter graduated at the Sterling Medieal College, Columbus, Ohio, in 1854, and from tho medi- cal department of the Western Reserve Medical College at a later day. In 1851 Dr. Prentice
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began the practice of his profession in Canfield, Ohio, but six months afterward removed to Ravenna, Ohio, and in 1855 came to Cleveland, where he was engaged in a continuous practice in partnership with his brother, Dr. Walter M. Prentice, until the late war. In April, 1861, on Kinsman street, Dr. Noyes B. Prentice or- ganized a hospital at Camp Taylor, Cleveland, Ohio, known as the Camp Taylor Hospital. This work was done by direction of Colonel George B. Center, who was acting under the instructions of Governor Dennison of Ohio. Three months afterward the hospital was organ- ized on the " Heights," under the United States government, and was known as the United States General Hospital. Dr. Prentice served as acting Assistant United States Surgeon there until 1864, when he resigned the position to take charge of the United States Marine Hospi- tal at Cleveland, remaining in the latter until 1872. In that year he was appointed United States Marshal for the Northern District of Ohio. lle served two terms of four years each, in the latter position, from 1872 to 1880. ITis two commissions were both signed by General U. S. Grant.
Dr. Prentice served as chairman of the Cuya hoga Republican County Committee in 1872. The county gave a Republican majority of 6,300, and elected General Noyes as Governor. For this service our subject received congratula- tory messages from General Grant, Honorable John Sherman, James G. Blaine, Governor Noyes, Robertson, Secretary of the Navy under General Grant, and others. Dr. Prentice was a personal friend of Senators John Sherman and Benjamin F. Wade.
In 1853, in Monroe, Michigan, he was united in marriage with Miss Georgia A. Crary, a daughter of Oliver A. Crary, who was formerly a resident of Painesville, Lake county, Ohio. They have two children: Charles A., entry clerk in the custom house in Cleveland, although a resident of Mentor, Ohio; he married Minnie L. Abbey, and they have one child, Noyes B. Mary, the second child, is the wife of Charles
A. Dunklee, general manager of the Cleveland Paper Company: Georgia is their only child.
Mrs. Prentice is a member of the Episcopal Church. Socially, Dr. Prentice is a Scottish Rite and Thirty-second-degree Mason, and po- litieally is a staunch Republican. He is a man of liberal views, well informed on the leading topics of the day, has enjoyed a wide experience, and has made much of opportunity. In all his business relations he is strictly honorable, and enjoys the confidence and esteem of all who know him.
W ILLIAM CURTIS, of Strongsville, Cuyahoga county, Ohio, was born in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, England, July 4, 1835, son of Joseph and Jane (Canard) Curtis, both of whom spent their lives and died in their native land. Joseph Curtis was born May 24, 1501, and died May 13, 1882; he was a goldsmith by occupation. Ilis wife, Jane (Canard) Curtis, was born October, 1807, and died August 17, 1880. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis had a family of twelve children, whose record is as follows: Mary, the oldest, now de- ceased, emigrated to Australia; Joseph, the sec- ond child, came to America in 1849, and in the State of Illinois resided until his death; Thomas and Henry also emigrated to Adelaide, South Australia, being ship builders; Henery, now de- ceased; William, tho fifth child, is the subject of our sketch; Aun remains in England; Mar- they resides also in Australia; John and Jane are residents of London, England; Robert died at the age of twenty years under the parental roof; Margrette aud Matilla, the two youngest, came to America and took up their residence at Lakewood, Cuyahoga county, Ohio.
It was October 11, 1851, that the subject of our sketch severed home ties, and bade adieu to the land of his nativity, and emigrated to America. After being on the water eight weeks, he landed at New Orleans, soon afterward com- ing north to Evansville, Indiana, and in tho
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spring of the following year taking up his abode at East Rockport, Cuyahoga county, Ohio. Here in Cuyahoga county he has since resided. Pre- vious to his coming to America, Mr. Curtis had learned the butchering business, but after coming here, be turned his attention to farming and fruit-raising, in which lines he has made a success and in which he has ever since been en- gaged, having been a resident of Strongsville township since his marriage. He has made numerons valuable improvements on his land; formerly he owned a larger tract of land than at present, and has always been recognized as a progressive and enterprising citizen.
August 20, 1860, Mr. Curtis was married, at Cleveland, Ohio, to Miss Mary C. Hall, who was born in East Rockport, Cuyahoga county, Ohio, January 13, 1841. Their only child, Mary Evaline, was born June 11, 1863, and November 30, 1882, at the age of nineteen years, became the wife of Elmer E. Ward, who was born near Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, Novem- ber 25, 1861. To them one child was born, Rolland Curtis Ward, born in Strongsville town ship, October 22, 1883.
Mrs. Curtis's father was the son of Joseph and Rebeca Hall, and was a native of St. Ives, Huntingtonshire, England, where he was born January 25, 1793. Her mother, nee Sarah Curtis, a daughter of Thomas and Mary Curtis, was born in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, Eng- land, December 18, 1799. They were married in Chatteris, abont 1819; settled there, and sub- cequently removed from that place to America, their emigration to this country being in 1837. Previous to that year, Mr. Hall was engaged in mercantile pursuits, from which he acenmulated some wealth, of which he left the larger portion in England. Upon his arrival here with his wife and five children, he settled in Rockport town- ship, Cuyahoga county (in what is now Lako- wood, Roekport township), and here he bought land, and carried on farming operations, and also the butchering business; after remaining bere twelve years, he and his wife returned to England, and made a very enjoyable visit with
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