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THADDEUS F. WOODMAN
Thaddeus F. Woodman, Youngstown. Retired. Born Yates, Orleans County, N. Y., Sept. 3, 1847. Educated in the public schools at Ashtabula, O. Engaged in the mercantile business in Youngstown from 1869-89. Secretary, Treasurer and President The Lakeside Nail Co., Chicago, Ill., 1890-1903. Then retired from active business and returned to Youngstown. Director Mahoning National Bank, Youngstown, O. Director Ohio Iron & Steel Co. Interested in other local enterprises. Member Youngstown Club, Mahoning Country Club. Politically a Re- publican.
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GEORGE TOD
George Tod, son of Governor David Tod, Youngstown. Cap- italist. Born Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio, October 8, 1840. Educated in the commnon schools of Warren and Poland Semi- nary, Poland, Ohio. Enlisted in the Civil War 1861 at the first call, then returned and learned the Iron and Steel business, President Brier Hill Iron & Coal Company. Director Mahoning National Bank, Youngstown Steel Company, Brier Hill Coal Company and Republic Rubber Company. Interested in other corporations and manager of the David Tod estate. Member of the Youngstown, Elks and Rayne Clubs. Republican in politics,
THEOPHILUS P. BROWN
Theophilus P. Brown, Toledo. Railroad Builder and Operator. Born Whately, Franklin County, Mass., Jan. 5, 1835. Educated in District schools and Deerfield Academy, Deerfield, Mass. Came to Toledo in 1858 and engaged in Insurance and Real Estate business. President Chamber of Commerce Building Co., Toledo. Builder of Toledo, Columbus & Southern R. R. and was President of that company, now the Western Division of the Ohio Central R. R. Has built several Steam and Electric Rail- roads in and around Toledo. Member of Ohio State Senate from Toledo District in 1876 and 1877. Republican in politics.
ILARLEY BARNES
Harley Barnes, Painesville. Investments. Born Chester, Geauga county, O., March 6, 1859. Educated in district schools and Chester Seminary. Brought up on a farm. Spent several years in newspaper work. Read law in Painesville and admit- ted to practice in 1884. Appointed Recorder of Lake county 1891. Founded local abstract business. Engaged in real estate, banking and investment enterprises. Served in many trust capacities. Life member Ohio Arch. & Historical Society. Vice president "Old Northwest" Geneological Society. Interested in church and Sunday school work.
BASCOM LITTLE
Bascom Little, Cleveland. Born Cleveland, O., April 24, 1879. Educated in University School and graduated from Cornell Uni- versity in 1901, degree of A. B. Director Baker Motor Vehicle Co., The Citizens' Savings & Trust Co., and American Ball Bearing Co., and interested in a number of other corporations. Memher of the Union, Euclid, Country, University, and Tavern clubs, Cleveland, and Alpha Delta P'hi club, New York. Polit- ically a Republican and a member of the Unity church.
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HARRISON R. NEWCOMB
Harrison R. Newcomb, Cleveland. President The Citizens Savings & Trust Co. Born Parkman, Geauga county, O., March 3, 1842. Educated in district schools, Chardon schools and Hiram College. Came to Cleveland in 1863 and became cashier for Truscott & Inghan. Then superintendent of the West Side Street Ry. until 1870, when he engaged in the lumber business, in which he was actively engaged for thirteen years. One of the organizers of the Savings and Trust Co. in 1883, and became its first secretary and treasurer. Elected president 1903. Upon the formation of The Citizens' Savings & Trust Co., February, 1904, elected president. Interested in various corporations, k. T. Mason, Mystic Shriner. Republican in politics.
CHARLES LATHROP PACK
Charles Lathrop Pack removed to Lakewood, N. J., but still maintains an office in Cleveland. Banker and dealer in standing pine timber. Born Mich., May 7, 1857. Educated in the public schools and studied forestry in Germany. Began career as mem- ber of the firm Pack.Woods Co. Chairman Finance Committee Cleveland Trust Co. Forestry Expert. Director Seaboard Na- tional Bank, N. Y. City. Trustee Western Reserve University, and Second Presbyterian church and Lakewood, N. J., Y. M. C. A. President Lakewood, New Jersey, Library. Member Union League club, New York, and Country club of Lakewood, N. J. Member Union and Country clubs, Cleveland.
JEPTHA H. WADE
Jeptha H. Wade, New York. Born in Cleveland Oct. 15, 1857, but has been a resident of New York for the past eighteen years. Educated in the Cleveland schools. Received degree A. M. from Western Reserve University. Chairman of the Board of Directors of Citizens Savings and Trust Co. Vice- President of the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co., and interested in many banking, manufacturing and mining enterprises. Also a large holder of Cleveland real estate.
EBEN H. BOURNE
Eben H. Bourne, Cleveland. President Union National Bank. Born Wareham, Mass. Oct. 22, 1840. Educated common schools and Pierce Academy, Middleborough, Mass. Came to Cleveland 1866, engaged in the manufacturing business firm of Bourne, Damon & Knowles. In 1871 firm changed to Bourne & Knowles. 1881 to the Bourne & Knowles Mfg. Co. Elected President, still serving. President the Cleveland Spring Co. 1868- 88. President Columbia Spring Co. 1888-93. Elected cashier of Union National Bank 1884 upon its formation. Elected president 1904. City treasurer two and one half years. Director of the Bourne-Fuller Co. and the Guardian Trust Co. Interested in a number of other corporations. Republican in politics and a member of the Unity church.
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GEORGE ARMSTRONG GARRETSON
George Armstrong Garretson, Cleveland. President Bank of Commerce, National Association. Born Columbiana Co., O., Jan. 30, 1844. Educated public schools and private school Cornwall- on-the-Hudson, N. Y. Enlisted in Co. E, O. V. I., 1862. Grad- uate West Point Military Academy 1867. Appointed Second Lieut. 4th U. S. Artillery. Served 1867-68-69. Appointed Sig- nal Officer, Staff Maj. Gen. John Pope; resigned 1870, returned to Cleveland. Until 1875 engaged in mercantile business with Second National Bank. Elected Cashier 1880. Elected Cashier National Bank of Commerce 1883. Elected Vice-Pres. 1885, later Pres. Interested in various corporations. Member of the Loyal Legion of the U. S. Appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, Span- ish-American War, 1898. Assigned Second Brig., First Div., Second Army Corps.
H. R. HATCH
H. R. Hatch. Cleveland. Retired Merchant. Born Grand Island, Vermont, 1830. Came to Cleveland in 1852. Entered the Mencantile business and continued in same for fifty years. Retiring at the end of that time to become more closely con- nected with the banking business. Director The First National Bank. Member Advisory Board Citizens Savings & Trust Co. Director Society for Savings, and Cleveland Museum of Art. President Lake View Cemetery Association. Vice president Cleveland Arcade Co. Vice president Humane Society. Trus- tee Lakeside Hospital, Western Reserve University, Y. M. C. A., Children's Aid Society and New England Society.
GEORGE SHELLEY RUSSELL
George Shelley Russell, Cleveland. Cashier Bank of Commerce, National Association. Born in Cleveland, Ohio. Educated in the public schools of Cleveland. Clerk in National City Bank, Teller in Second National Bank, Assistant treasurer and treasur- er of Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Indianapolis Ry. Co. and Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Ry. Co. to 1892. Cashier of Western Reserve National Bank to 1899. Treasurer Cleveland Electric Ry. Co. Director American Fork and Hoe Co. Politically a Republican.
THOMAS W. HILL
Thomas W. Hill, Cleveland. Cashier Cleveland National Bank. Born Wisbeach, Eng., May 30, 1847. Came to America with his parents at the age of three. Located in Flint, Mich. Enlisted December, 1863, in 6th Michigan Cavalry (Custer's Brigade), (Sheridan's Cavalry Corps), served until close of the war. With W. U. Tel. Co., Toledo, O., until 1869. With same company at Detroit as bookkeeper until 1877. Cashier until 1885, when he was transferred to Cleveland as manager Cleveland office. Elected cashier Cleveland National Bank 1892. Appointed member and elected president City Hall Commission 1898. An officer and interested in a number of Cleveland corporations. Secretary Oriental Masonic Lodge, Detroit, 1873 to 1877 and 1880 to 1885 (ten years), and of Tyrion Masonic Lodge, Cleveland, 1886 to 1902 (16 years). Member Colonial and Masonic clubs.
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CHARLES ASA POST
Charles Asa Post. Cleveland. President The Dime Savings & Banking Co. Born East Cleveland, O. Educated in the pub- lic schools. Bookkeeper and teller 1870-1883. Then moved to New York City and engaged in the Electrical Apparatus & Supply business until 1887. Returned to Cleveland, and was one of the organizers of East End Savings Bank Co. Elected secretary and treasurer of same 1897. Elected vice president and general man- ager until 1903, when the bank consolidated with Cleveland Trust Co. Elected president Dime Savings & Banking Co. 1903. President general Cartage & Storage Co. Treasurer Dow Chemical Co. Interested in other corporations. Treasurer Euclid club and Chamber of Commerce. President Rowfant club. Member Union and Colonial clubs, K. T. Mason
JOSEPH R. NUTT
Joseph R. Nutt, Cleveland. Secretary The Citizens' Savings & Trust Co. Born Uniontown, Pa., March 9, 1869. Educated in public schools and Madson College, Uniontown. With J. M. Schoonmaker Coke Co., afterwards H. C. Frick Coke Co., 1888- 92. In the jewelry business at Akron until 1897, when he organ- ized the Central Savings Bank, Akron, and was treasurer until 1900. Came to Cleveland and elected secretary and treasurer the Savings & Trust Co. Upon formation of present company elected secretary. Director American Cereal Co. and Union Na- tional Bank. Treasurer Northern Ohio Traction & Light Co. Interested in other companies. 32nd degree K. T. Mason, Mystic Shriner. Member Union, Country, Euclid and Roadside clubs. Republican and member of Congregational church,
FRANK H. TOWNSEND
Frank H. Townsend, Cleveland. Secretary and Treasurer of the Dime Savings & Banking Co. Born near Salem, Ohio, May 14, 1862. Educated in public schools of Alliance. Began career in First National Bank of Alliance in 1881-91. Then came to Cleveland and became identified with the Dime Savings & Bank- ing Co. as bookkeeper. Filled various positions until 1896 when elected Asst. Sec. and Treas. Elected Sec. and Treas, in 1900. Elected Director in 1905. An officer and director in various corporations. Member Century and Colonial Clubs. Politically a Republican.
HOWARD WHITE
Howard White, Cleveland. Banker and Manufacturer. Born Phillipston, Franklin county, Mass., Dec. 5, 1850. Educated in the public schools of Portland, Maine. Vice president and treas. urer The White Sewing Machine Co. from organization until 1900. Vice president Cleveland Machine Screw Co., 1897-1900. President Guarantee, Title and Trust Co. 1894-1900. Member Executive Board and director Guarantee, Title & Trust Co .. Director Cleveland Machine Screw Co. Director Cleveland Realty Co. Director Eastern Ohio Traction Co. Interested in various other corporations. Politically a Republican.
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ADAM GRAHAM
Adam Graham, Cleveland. Florist. Born Scotland, April 17, 1840. Educated in the common schools of Scotland and Phila- delphia, Pa. Came to Cleveland in 1863 to lay off the Wade Grounds and has been engaged in the florist business ever since. Ex-president Society of American Florists. Vice president The Reserve Trust Co. from 1903 to Sept., 1905, since then president. President East Cleveland Savings & Loan Co. until its consoli- dation. Treasurer of St. Andrews Benevolent Society. Member of the Masons. Vice president of the Adams Bag Co.
WILLIAM N. PERRIN
William N. Perrin, Cleveland. Secretary and treasurer The Reserve Trust Co. Born at Norwalk, O., May 18, 1870. Edu- cated in Norwalk public schools and attended Case School of Ap- Dlied Science 1888-90. Published the atlas of Huron county 1890. Secretary of the Ohio Savings, Loan & Investment Co., Nor- walk, 1892-1898. Came to Cleveland, organized, and was made secretary and treasurer the East Cleveland Savings & Loan Co. until 1903. Was one of the organizers of the Reserve Trust Co. Elected secretary in 1903, then elected secretary and treasurer. Politically a Republican and a member of the Episcopal church
LUTHER ALLEN
Luther Allen, Deceased, Cleveland. President The Reserve Trust Co. Born Gowanda, N. Y., July 20, 1846. Educated public schools, Gowanda, Milwaukee, Cleveland and Toledo. At seventeen clerk in office Chicago & Milwaukee R. R. two years. Then Michigan Southern & Northern Indiana until 1869. Traveling Auditor L. S. & M. S. Ry. 1869-72. Auditor Northern Pacific short time. Then Auditor Toledo, Wabash & Western 1873-74. Accountant Soc. for Sav. 1874-82. Supt., General Freight and Pass. Agt. Michigan & Ohio Ry. Sec. and Treas. Soc. for Sav. 1884-86. Sec. and Treas. Globe Iron Works Co., now part American Ship Building Co. Pres. and Treas. Toledo & Western R. R. Pres. Adams Bag Co. Memher Executive Committee American Ship Building Co. Pres. Chamher of Com- merce one year. Died Sept. 23, 1905.
JEREMIAH JAY SULLIVAN
Jeremiah Jay Sullivan, Cleveland. Pres. Central National Bank and Superior Savings & Trust Co. Born Nov. 16, 1844, near Fulton, Stark Co., Ohio. Educated village schools. En- listed 3rd Ohio Battery 1862. Mustered out as Captain 1865. Moved to Millersburg 1866. Engaged in general merchandise husiness until 1878. In 1879 elected State Senator by Demo- cratic party. Served two terms. 1883 established general hard- ware business at Millersburg. In 1885 again elected State Sen- ator. National Bank Examiner, State of Ohio, 1887-1890. Came to Cleveland in 1889. Organized the Central National Bank, chosen Treasurer, served successively as Cashier, Vice- Pres., elected Pres. 1900, still serving. Pres. Chamber of Commerce 1893. Mem. Union, Country, Colonial, Roadside and Euclid Heights Clubs.
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WILLIAM H. CRAFTS
William H. Crafts, Cleveland, President Euclid Avenue Trust Co. Born in Auburn, Geauga Co., O., Dec. 9, 1849. Educated Public Schools, Hillsdale and Hiram Colleges. In early life started in the hide business and eventually became the largest individual dealer in hides and wool in Ohio. Organized Crafts, Hine & Co., Bankers at Mantua, O., in 1885; firm consolidated with the First National Bank, Mantua, O., 1905; remains a di- rector and closely identified with same. Came to Cleveland 1903; one of the organizers of the Euclid Avenue Trust Co .; elected president and re-elected 1905. Identified with several local banks and interested in a number of corporations. Memher House of Representatives 1900-1902-1904. Chairman Finance Committee two terms. Member Mantua School Board 18 years. Royal Arch Mason and I. O. O. F. Politically a Republican. Member M. E. Church,
O. M. STAFFORD
O. M. Stafford, Cleveland. Sec. and Treas. of the Woodland Ave. Savings & Loan Co. and the Broadway Savings & Loan Co. Born Cleveland, Feb. 7th, 1851. Graduated from Humis- ton's Institute 1868. Taught school for three years at Wyoming, Ia. Returned to Cleveland 1853 and organized the insurance firm now known as O. M. Stafford, Goos & Co., one of the of the organizers of the Woodland Ave. Savings & Loan Co. organizers of the Broadway Savings & Loan Co., 1883, and one 1887; has been secretary and treasurer of both banks since their organization. President of the Turner Worsted Mills and has other large business interests. Is a successful Sunday-school teacher and worker.
RICHARD SANFORD THOMAS
Richard Sanford Thomas, Cleveland. Secretary and Treas- urer. Euclid Avenue Trust Co. Born Stanford, N. Y., March 8, 1856. Educated in the public schools, Albany State Normal School and Madison University, now Colgate University. Post Graduate course Illinois Wesleyan University, Degree Ph. D. Principphenevus Academy 1882-1885. Superintendent of Schools Jefferson, O., 1885-1892. Superintendent of schools, Warren, O., 1892-98. Superintendent of Akron schools 1898-1901. Secretary and Treasurer Guardian Savings Bank 1901-03. Came to Cleve- land 1902 and was one of the organizers of the Euclid Avenue Trust Co. Elected Secretary and Treasurer. Vice president Kentucky Lumber and Veneer Co. Director Glenville Banking Co. Member Chamber of Commerce. K. T. Mason. Member Congregational Church.
HARRIS CREECH
Harris Creech, Cleveland. Sec. and Treas. Garfield Savings Bank Co. Born Cleveland, O., Feb. 26, 1874. Educated in public schools. With Garfield Savings Bank Co. 1892, upon or- ganization of same, as messenger. Appointed Cashier Glenville branch 1896-1899. Elected Asst. Sec. and Treas. 1899-1900. Then elected Sec. and Treas. Treas. The Ajax Mfg. Co. Treas. Marcus A. Hanna Memorial Chair Assn. Member of firm Creech-Oswald & Co., Fire Insurance. Member of the Hermit Club. Independent in politics.
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DAVID E. McLEAN
David E. McLean. Cleveland. President Pearl St. Savings & Trust Co. Born Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 25, 1856. Educated in Cleveland public schools and Spencerian Business College. President and Treasurer The Herman. McLean Co. Director The United Banking & Savings Co. Trustee The Riverside Cemetery Assn Trustee The Jones Home for Friendless Chil- dren. Stockholder in the Pearl St. Savings & Trust Co., The United Banking & Savings Co., Forest City Savings Bank Co., Citizens Savings & Trust Co., The Theurer-Norton Co., The Fanner Mfg. Co., The Greif Bros. Co., The Stark County Elec- tric Co., The Western Reserve Ins. Co. and The Cleveland Stock Yard Co. Member The Clifton Club Co.
HENRY W. STECHER
Henry W. Stecher, Cleveland. Sec. and Treas. The Pearl St. Savings & Trust Co. Born Huntington, Ind., July 29, 1856. Educated in the common schools of Sheboygan, Wis. Graduated from the University of Michigan as Pharmaceutical Chemist in 1878. Practiced pharmacy at Minneapolis, Minn., 1878-82. Practiced pharmacy, Cleveland, 1882-1895. In 1895 elected Sec. and Treas. The Pearl St. Savings & Trust Co. Sec. and Treas. The Farmers Chemical & Fertilizer Co., Treas. The Ottumwa Telegraph & Electric Co., Director Rocky River Savings & Banking Co., The Theurer- Norton Provision Co. Member Ma- sons. Chamber of Commerce and Clifton Club. Politically a Republican.
J. M. HIRT
J. M. Ilirt, Cleveland. Secretary and treasurer The Lincoln Savings & Banking Co. Born Bavaria, Germany, Aug. 15, 1849. Came to United States 1851. Educated in the common schools and business college. Clerk in a general store Gardenville, N. Y., 1868-71. Came to Cleveland in 1871 and clerked in a store until 1877. Then engaged in the grocery business from 1877 until 1903. Upon the organization of The Lincoln Savings & Banking Co. in 1903 was clected to present position. Member Cleveland Chamber of Commerce. Mason and Odd Fellow.
EDWARD J. L. WIEBENSON
Edward J. L. Wiebenson, Cleveland. Secretary and Treasurer The United Banking & Savings Co. since 1890. Born in Ger- many, August 19, 1859. Educated in the public schools, Daven- port, Iowa, Private school Heide, Germany and special course in chemistry at Rush Medical College, Chicago. Druggist 1876- 1885, Fraer, lowa, Chicago, Ill. and Gladbrook, lowa. Private Banker Gladbrook, Iowa. Teller The Savings & Trust Co. 1888- 1890. Director The Beckman Co. Vice-President The Cleve- land Pneumatic Tool Co. Treasurer Stark Electric R. R. Co. Trustee Library Sinking Fund. Mason, Holyrood Commandery. Politically a Republican.
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GEORGE A. TINNERMAN
George A. Tinnerman, Cleveland. President Lorain Street Savings Bank Co. Born Hessen, Germany, April 10, 1845. Em- migrated with parents to the United States in 1847, locating in Brooklyn, O. Later at Lindale. Three years later removed to Cleveland, where he has since resided. Educated common schools of the city. Learned tinner's trade and engaged in the hardware and stove business on Lorain Street. President Lorain Street Savings Bank Co. Owner Tinnerman Stecl Range Works. Manufacturing Ohio Steel Ranges and other business interests. Politically Republican.
JOHN M. SHERMAN
John M. Sherman, Fremont. Cashier First National Bank of Fremont, O. Born Wakeman, Huron County, Ohio, July 29, 1860. Educated in district schools, Wakeman High school and Oberlin, O. Entered First National Bank, New London, O., as clerk Jan. 1, 1881. Jan. 1884 elected Cashier, served seven years. Accepted position in First National Bank of Fremont, O., Feb. 1, 1891. Assistant cashier for eleven years. Cashier since Tan. 13, 1903. Interested in Real Estate, Oil producing and coal mining. K. T. Mason, Fremont Commandery No. 56, Toledo Consistory S. P. R. S 32nd degree. Politically a Re- oublican.
JOSEPH A. MELCHER
Joseph A. Melcher, Cleveland. Secretary and treasurer The Lorain Street Savings Bank Co. Born Cleveland, August 26, 1859. Educated in the public and German schools. With his father in the grocery business for three years. With Chas. Hickox & Co., flour, one year. With the Second National Bank for twelve years, resigning to become secretary and treasurer of the Lorain Street Savings Bank Co, which position he still holds. Vice president Willson Avenue Lumber Co. and the Krauss- Gynn Lumber Co. Treasurer the Cleveland City Lumber Co. Republican in politics and a member of the German Lutheran Science Church.
CHARLES H. EICHHORN
Charles H. Eichhorn, Cleveland. Scc. Brooklyn Building & Loan Assn. Born Racine, Wis., Jan. 17, 1859. Came to Cleve- land in 1864 at the age of six years and educated in the public schools and graduated from West High School 1879. Went to Delray, Mich., where he taught school from 1879 to 1882. Re-
turned to Cleveland and taught school from 1882 to 1886. Was Sec. to Supt. L. W. Day of Cleveland Public Schools from 1886-1892. Became Sec. Brooklyn Building & Loan Assn. in 1892, still serving. Mason and politically a Republican.
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WILLIAM H. CAINE
William H. Caine, Cleveland. Vice president of the South Cleveland Banking Co. Born Cleveland, O., Dec. 19, 1837. Edu- cated in the common schools and Bryant & Stratton Mercantile College. Engaged as a farmer until 1861. In 1861 became clerk in the Cleveland Rolling Mill Company's store and office. Entered the stone business with Loveday, & Doolittle Co. 1866, and in 1868 acquired an interest in same firm, and namc changed to Wenham, Caine & Co. In 1871 bought out the firm, and name was changed to W. H. Caine & Co. Vice president Provident Building & Loan Association. President the Meade Lumber Co. Director Union Savings & Loan Co. Member Masons, Knight Templar, Al Koran Mystic Shriner. Politically a Republican.
WILLIAM R. DUNBAR
William R. Dunbar, Cleveland. Sec. and Treas. Provident Building & Loan Assn. Born Newburgh, O., Jan. 20, 1858. Educated in the public schools. Started with the South Cleve- land Banking Co. Later elected cashier. One of the organ. izers of the Provident Building & Loan Assn. Director in same, Also engaged in Real Estate and Insurance business. Director Meade Lumber Co., Empire Rolling Mill Co. President Atlas Oil Co. Treas. Big Lake Land & Lumber Co. K. T. Mason, Mystic Shriner. Past Master Holyrood Commandery. Member the Presbyterian Church.
ULYSSES G. WALKER
Ulysses G. Walker, Cleveland. President the South Cleveland Banking Co. Born Newburgh, O., Feb. 23, 1865. Educated in public schools. Started with the South Cleveland Banking Co., in 1880 as a bookkeeper. Elected Assistant Treasurer Jan. 1895. Elected Secretary and treasurer Jan. 1897. President in May 1001. Director Union National Bank, Meade Lumber Co., Provident Building & Loan Association, 'The National Re- fining Co., and the Northern Oil Co., and interested in other corporations.
C. G. BARKWILL
C. G. Barkwill, Cleveland. Secretary and treasurer of the Columbia Savings & Loan Co. Born in Cleveland, O. (site of Grays Armory), Aug. 6, 1847. Educated in the public schools of Cleveland, Humiston's Institute and Spencerian Business Col- lege. President The Barkwill Brick Co. and Empire Rolling Mill Co. Member of firms of Barkwill & Bradley (brick) and Barkwill & Kingman (fire insurance). Interested in other com- panies. Politically a Republican.
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DAVIS HAWLEY
Davis Ilawley, Cleveland. President The Cuyahoga Building & Loan Co. Born Hamilton, Canada, September 18, 1850. Edu- cated in the public schools. Engaged in the hotel business a number of years, proprietor The Hawley House. Retired from this in 1901. One of the organizers of The Cuyahoga Build- ing & Loan Co., 1893, Vice-President until 1896, then eleeted President. active since 1901. Interested largely in Real Estate and owner of several apartment houses. Interested in other cor- porations. Mason, Mystic Shriner. Member Masonic and Co- lonial Cluhs. Politically a Republican.
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