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D. E. WINN
D. E. Winn, Cleveland. Secretary and Treasurer The Glenville Banking & Trust Co. Born Jefferson County, Ohio, Educated in the common schools, MIt. Union College and Mer- cantile College, Cleveland. Engaged as a bookkeeper from 1867-87. Assistant Auditor, Cleveland Board of Education, 1890- 96. Teller and Cashier of Union Banking & Savings Co., 1896- 1900. Since 1900 has been Secretary and Treasurer of the Glenville Banking & Trust Co. Politically a Republican.
HENRY C. WICK
Henry C. Wick, Cleveland. Banker, retired. Born Cleveland, O., Nov. 23, 1853. Educated in public schools. Began career with Henry Wick & Co., Private Bankers in 1869. Became a partner in 1876. Firm was incorporated in 1891 as the Wick Banking & Trust Co., and he was made assistant treasurer. Retired in 1893. Treasurer of the Wick Investment Co. and largely interested in real estate and a number of corpora- tions. Member of the Union and Country clubs. Politically a Republican and a member of the Second - Presbyterian church.
EDWARD L. COEN
Edward 1. Coen, Vermillion. Banker. Born Fountain county, Ind. Jan. 24th, 1864. Educated in the district schools and in the high schools of Rensselaer, Indiana. Cashier The Erie County Banking Co., Vermilion, O. President of the Vermilion T'elephone Co. Member of the Vermilion Board of Education.
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CHARLES A. HARRINGTON
Charles A. Harrington, Warren. Lawyer and farmer. Born Greene, Trumbull county, O., June 16, 1824. Educated in dis- trict schools, Austinburg Academy and Oberlin College. En- gaged in teaching 1845-1859. Admitted to the bar in 1849. Elected Clerk of Courts 1860. U. S. Assessor 19thi Ohio District 1867-73. Then practiced law in partnership with W. T. Spear until he was made Judge. In November, 1887, retired from practice and became cashier Second National Bank of Warren. Resigned as cashier in 1898 and in 1900 became president, and is still serving. Owns and looks after two large farms and inter- ested in various banks and corporations. Trustee Children's Home for twelve years. Memher Masons since 1859. Polit- ically a Republican.
SERVETUS W. PARK
Servetus W. Park, Warren. President The Western Reserve National Bank. Born Moriah, Esscx Co., N. Y., July 5, 1829 Educated in the common schools and academy at Warren. Taught school for four years. Entered the drug business, Warren, O. in 1850. In 1853 went to California and engaged in book and stationery business at San Francisco, until 1858. Came East and located in Louisville, Ky., in the grain commission business until 1860. Came back to Warren and engaged in the hardware and sadolery business to the present time. President The Warren Paint Co. Trustee Warren Opera House and Warren Library Association. Interested in other corporations. Member I. O. O. F. Politically a Republican.
WM. F. RICKS
Wm. F. Ricks, Massillon, Cashier Merchants National Bank. Born 1839 in Pittsburg, Pa. Located in Massillon 1853. Was engaged in Dry Goods business until 1890. When the Mer- chants National Bank was organized that year he was elected cashier. Is also director the Massillon Savings Bank and the Massillon Loan and Building Co.
DANIEL A. GEIGER
Daniel A. Geiger. Warren. Cashier The Western Reserve Na- tional Bank. Born Albion, Mich., Feb. 8, 1866. Educated in the common schools. Cortland, Ohio and Union City, Pa., and Mount Union College. Began carcer in 1883 as assistant book- keeper in The Trumbull National Bank, Warren. Then Book- keeper with The Western Reserve National Bank. Then ad- vanced to Teller, and in 1894 was elected Cashier, still serving. Director and Treasurer 'The Warren Rubber Company. Director The Warren Water & Light Co. Director The Board of Trade, Warren. O. Director The Mud I,ake Lumber Company and The Cleveland Land & Timber Company, Cleveland. Member The Warren Library Association and charter member of the Warren Lodge of Elks. Politically a Republican.
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WILLIAM SCOTT BONNELL
William Scott Bonnell, Youngstown. President The Mahon- ing National Bank, Youngstown, O. Born Cincinnati, O., 1842. Educated in the schools of Youngstown, O. Member of the Youngstown club, the Mahoning Golf club, and the Roadside club. Politically a Republican.
E. MASON WICK
E. Mason Wick, Youngstown. Secretary of The Dollar Sav- ings & Trust Co. Born Cleveland, Ohio, August 2. 1870. Edu- cated in common schools of Youngstown, and Rayen High school. Began business career in 1887. Elected Assistant Sec- retary of The Dollar Savings & Trust Co., in 1900 and Secretary in 1903, still serving. Secretary and Treasurer The Youngstown Hospital Association, better known as the City Hospital. Mem- ber of Youngstown Club and Mahoning Golf Club. Politically a Republican.
ASAEL E. ADAMS
Asael E. Adams, Youngstown. President The Dollar Savings & Trust Co. Born Cleveland, O., Oct. 25, 1866. Educated in the public schools. Graduated from Case School of Applied Science, 1887, Deg. M. E. With The Ohio Abstract Co. 1889- 92. Then came to Youngstown as manager The Mahoning Abstract Co. 1892-95. Then with The Dollar Savings & Trust Co. as secretary 1895-99. Elected secretary and treasurer 1899- 1902. Elected president and still serving. Member Union, Euclid, and Tavern clubs, Cleveland; Youngstown, Mahoning Golf, and Elks clubs, Youngstown. President Youngstown Chamber of Commerce. Member B. P. O. Elks, No. 55. Mem- ber Presbyterian church. Politically a Republican.
G. M. BROWN
G. M. Brown, Conneaut. President of The Conneaut Mutual Loan Association. Born Conneaut, Ohio, February 24, 1830. Educated in the district schools and academy, Conneaut. Began career on the farm. Then on the lakes and in the army, and then in the Western Country for twenty years. President of the Conneaut Mutual Loan Association for the last fourteen years. Interested in several manufacturing plants in Conneaut. Member of the G. A. R. and Elks. Politically a Republican.
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W'M. II. EVANS
WVm. H. Evans, Akron. Banker. Born New Hartford, Oneida county, N. Y., Sept. 18, 1848. Spent part of early life in Utica, N. Y., in the woolen mills and worked during the war making cloth for the soldiers. In 1865 learned the cigarmaking trade at Rochester, N. Y., and worked at same until 1874, when he came to Akron and worked for his tuition through Buchtel Col- lege. Then kept books for the Daily Argus, and in 1879 went into the real estate business. In 1891 organized W. H. Evans Building & Loan Association, and in 1898 formed firm of W. HI. Evans & Son, real estate. Secretary W. H. Evans Building & Loan Association. Secretary and treasurer Dime Savings Bank. Member Ohio State Board of Commerce. Blue Lodge and Chap- ter Mason and member Roval Arcanum. Republican.
EUGENE WILBUR ALLEN
Eugene Wilbur Allen, Fostoria, O. Vice president Mechanics Banking Co. Born Wolf Lake, Ind., June 4, 1864. Educated in common schools, Wolf Lake. Started in drug business at Ponca, Neb., in 1889. Then moved to Delphi, Ind., in drug business until 1892. Then embarked in the wholesale carriage business at Columbia City until 1893. Then moved to Fostoria, Ohio, organized The Peabody Buggy Company of which he is now President. Director Colonial Bank & Trust Co., Fremont Director Ashland Bank & Savings Co. Owner of large oil in- terests Fostoria and vicinity. Trustee Wooster University. Member Middle Bass Club. K. T. Mason. Politically a Re- publican.
WM. II. EVANS, JR.
Wm. H. Evans, Jr., Akron. Banker. Born Akron, O., Aug. 8, 1877. Graduated from high school at Akron in 1895. Then took a special course at Buchtel College, completing same in 1897. After leaving school became identified with his father, W. H. Evans, in the insurance and loan business and took a posi- tion as treasurer of The Wm. H. Evans Building & Loan Asso- ciation, and in 1901 was appointed to his present position as cashier of the Dime Savings Bank. Politically a Republican.
JOSEPH S. BENNER
Joseph S. Benner, Akron. Secretary The Central Savings & Trust Co. Born Akron, Ohio, Jan. 3, 1872. Educated in Akron public schools. With J. F. Sicberling & Co., 1888. 1891 on the organization of the Peoples Savings Bank Co., became Assistant Cashier. 1897 with J. R. Nutt and Will Christy organized the Central Savings Bank Co., became Cashier. Later elected Treas- urer. 1904 instrumental in effecting a consolidation of The Central Savings Bank Co. and the Akron Trust Co., having previously taken over the Guardian Savings Bank Co. The consolidated institution was called The Central Savings & Trust Co. Secretary The Akron Telephone Co. Treasurer The Akron Coal Co .. The Akron Printing & Paper Co., The Globe Sign & Poster Co., Y. M. C. A. Director The Permanent Savings & Loan Co. Member Portage Country Club.
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DAVID HARPSTER
David Harpster, Toledo. President The Commercial Savings Bank Co. Born Fremont, O., May 6, 1837. Educated in the common schools, Graduated Findlay Normal School 1857. In the dry goods business at Carey, O., 1860-65. Then in the drug and wall paper business 1865-85. Came to Toledo and continued in same business to present time. One of organizers of Commer- cial Savings Bank Co. in 1899. Elected president in 1902, still serving. Interested in other corporations. Mayor of Carey, O., 1865-69. Justice of Peace 1868-78. 32nd degree K. T. Mason, Scottish Rite, joining the Masons in 1869. Scottish Rite since 1881. Republican in politics.
JOHN KEIM
John Keim, Louisville. Banker and manufacturer. Born Tus- carawas county, O., Sept. 28, 1851. Educated in the common schools of Stark county. Afterwards took commercial course at Iron City Business College, Pittsburg, Pa. Associated with his father in the hardware business in 1870. Entered the firm of Keim & Sons in 1872, remaining until 1881. Organized the Louisville Deposit Bank in 1881 and became sole owner of bank- ing and hardware business in 1893, and organized Louisville Brick & Tile Co., and in 1904 the Keim Brick & Tile Co. President Empire Clay Co., Louisville. Politically a Republican.
CAREY B. CLOSE
Carey B. Close, Toledo. Cashier and Director Commercial Savings Bank Co. Born Carey, Ohio, Oct. 5, 1859. Educated in the public schools. Began career in banking business in 1874 with the Peoples Bank, Carey, O., remained until 1879. Resigned as Assistant Cashier. Appointed Acting Assistant Secretary The Columbia Fire Insurance Co., Dayton, O. Served a number of ycars. With Southern Building & Loan Assn., Huntsville, Ala., 1888-91. Then with Alabama Home Savings Bank, Birmingham, Ala., 1891-98. Came to Toledo in 1899 and founded the Commercial Savings Bank. Elected Cashier and still serving. Sec. and Treas. Federal Plate Glass Co. In- terested in other corporations. Author the School Savings Sys- tem used in Toledo public schools. Republican in politics and Member M. F. Church.
MAHLON J. KEIM
Mahlon J. Keim, Louisville, O. Born June 29, 1874. Edu- cated at the public schools in Louisville and a special course at Eastman's Business College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. In 1892 en- tered the Louisville Deposit Bank as clerk, afterwards becoming cashier. This is a private bank owned by John Keim & Son, of which Mahlon J. is a member of the firm. He is also a member of the firm of John Keim & Son, hardware dealers, and secre. tary and treasurer, and also partner of the following firms: The Louisville Brick & Tile Co., The Keim Brick & Tile Co., and The Empire Clay Co., all doing business at Louisville, O. He was the first Republican treasurer of Louisville, O., elected in 1903.
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N. E. FRENCH
N. E. French, Jefferson, Ashtabula, Ohio, President of the First National Bank, Born Lennox. Ohio, January 4th, 1824. Educated in the common schools. In early life was a tanner and a stock raiser. Now devotes his whole time looking after his numerous investments in public enterprises. Politically a Rc- publican.
WM. T. ROBINSON
W'm. T. Robinson, Forest. Cashier First National Bank. Born Hardin county, O., May 18, 1869. Educated in the com- mon schools and Forest 1high School. Graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, O., 1892, degree of A. B. En- gaged in the banking business with Hardin County Bank, a pri- vate institution of his home town for eight years. Then cashier of First National Bank of Newcomerstown, O., for three years, Organized and became cashier First National Bank of Forest, December, 1904. Member of the firm of Carlisle & Grimes Hardware Co., of Cambridge, O. Knight Templar Ma- son, Cambridge Commandery. Politically a Republican.
NATHAN TUCKER
Nathan Tucker, Mt. Gilead, Capitalist and physician, Born Washington county, N. Y., August 28, 1838, Educated in the common schools and two terms at Fort Liberty Institute, Studied medicine in office of Dr. Geo. Allen & Son, Salem, N. Y. Was graduated in medicine after taking two courses at Bellevue Hos- pital, New York City, 1866, and engaged in general practice. Came to Mt. Gilead in 1889. Director Morrow County Bank. Vice president Mt. Gilead National Bank, Director People's Savings Bank. Interested in real estate at Mt. Gilead. Polit- ically a Republican.
MARK COOK
Mark Cook, "Mt. Gilead.' Banker,
Born on a farm in Mor- row county, O., March 14, 1851. Educated in the common schools, Worked on a farin until 1880, Owned and operated a country store until 1892. Then cashier and later president of the Centerburg Bank, 'Knox county. President Commercial Savings Bank Co,, Galion, O. Vice president of The Mt. Gilead National Bank, Director Farmers' & Merchants' National Bank, Mt. Vernon, O). President Water, Light, Ileat & Power Co., Mt. Gilead. President Galion Telephone Co., Galion, O. Sec- retary and treasurer Morrow County Telephone Co. Member h, of P. Lodge. Politically a Republican,
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EMERY R. HIETT
Emery R. Hiett, Toledo. Director and Manager The People's Savings, Loan & Building Co. Born Sugar Grove, Ind., Nov. 14, 1852. Educated in common schools and De Pauw University, Green Castle, Ind. Admitted to the bar in Indiana 1877 and in Ohio in 1884. Began practice at LaFayette, Ind. and after- ward formed law partnership of Thomas & Hiett, Toledo. In company with Judge Winters codified the Building Association Law of the State of Ohio which has since been used as a model for other states. Secretary the Ohio Building Association League, 1889-95, when he was made President until 1902. Mason. Member Inverness Club. Politically a Republican. On official board of St. Paul's M. E. Church for twenty years.
CLAUDE MEEKER
Claude Meeker, Columbus. Meeker, Gray & Co., brokers, Born Columbus, O., Dec. 20, 1861. Educated in the public schools. Engaged in journalism and was for a number of years on the editorial staff of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Became sec- retary to the Governor of Ohio during administration of Gov. James E. Campbell, and during second term of President Cleve- land was the U. S. Consul at Bradford, England. Member of stock brokerage firm of Meeker, Gray & Co. Member of Masons and Elks. Politically a Democrat.
JAMES DORMER McDONEL
James Dormer McDoncl, Fostoria. Cashier Commercial Bank & Savings Co. Born Fostoria, Ohio, Nov. 7, 1863. Educated in the common schools of Fostoria and attended high school twc. years. Worked in hardware store of N. Portz & Co., until 1892. Later purchasing Portz Hardware Co., and Alcott Stove Co .. forming Alcott Hardware Co. Sold out hardware interests in 1898. Elected Treasurer of Sencca County in 1898-02. Organ ized the Commercial Bank & Savings Co., and became Cashier in 1903. Member firm McDonel Bros., Clothing Co., Fostoria Member Order of Iloo loo's, Knights of Columbus, Fostoria. Treasurer Fostoria Board of Trade. Politically Democratic.
EUGENE GRAY
Eugene Gray, Columbus. Mecker, Gray & Co., brokers. Bor Columbus, O., Sept. 24, 1876. Graduated from Princeton College Previous to entering the brokerage business was teller at Th Hayden-Clinton National Bank of Columbus. Member of firr of Meeker, Gray & Co., stock brokers and holders of securitie in various corporations. Republican in politics.
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CHAS. A. OTIS, JR.
Chas. A. Otis, Jr., Cleveland. Otis & Hough, bankers and brokers. Born Cleveland, July 9, 1868. Educated at Brooks Military Academy, Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass., and grad- uated from Yale University 1890, degree Ph. B. One year at Columbia Law School. In the cattle business in the West 1891- 94. Returned to Cleveland 1895 and formed firm of Otis-Hough & Co., agents, iron and steel, and in 1898 changed firm to pres- ent business. President Finance Publishing Co. Director Stan- dard Sewing Machine Co. Member Advisory Board, Citizens' Savings & Trust Co. Member New York Stock Exchange. Mem- per Cleveland Stock Exchange.
ROGER C. ENWRIGHT
Roger C. Enwright, Cleveland. Of the firm of R. C. Enwright & Co., investment brokers. Born in Bellevue, O., and educated n the schools of that city. Mr. Enwright was formerly con- nected with the McIntosh-Huntington Co., wholesale hardware merchants, in the capacity of treasurer and credit man. He left Cleveland in 1896 to engage as manufacturers' agent in New York City and Reading, Pa., returning to Cleveland in 1900 to engage in the brokerage business. Mr. Enwright is a member of the Cleveland Stock Exchange, of which he is a member of the Board of Governors; also a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Euclid, Century and Hermit clubs. Politically inde- endent.
ADDISON HILLS HOUGH
Addison Hills Hough, Cleveland. Otis and Hough and Otis, Bonnell & Co. Born Cleveland, Ohio, May 23, 1869. Educated at Brooks Military Academy. Graduate of Yale University 1890, degree of A. B. Started with Brush Electric Co., 1890. Later assistant treasurer, secretary and purchasing agent. Resigned 1895, then founded iron and steel firm of Otis, Hough & Co. Firin changed to Otis, Bonnell & Co., 1899, when the present firm of Otis & Ilough was formed. President Cleveland Stock Exchange. Member Chicago Stock Exchange, Chicago Board of Trade and the New York Cotton Exchange. An officer and director in a number of industrial corporations. Member of the Union, Country, Roadside, Tavern, and Hermit clubs, Cleve- land. Pittsburg elub, Yale and City Midday Club of New York. Republican in politics.
HARRY E. IIAYES
Harry E. Hayes, Cleveland. W. J. Hayes & Sons, banking and bonds. Born Cleveland, O., Junc 6, 1860. Was at one time with the Cleveland Rolling Mill Co. Then started in the bond business in 1882, firin of W. J. Hayes & Sons. Chairman Board of Directors. Mo. Riv. & N. W. Ry. Co. Also interested in various trolley railways, gas and electric companies. Member of the Union, Euclid, Country and Roadside clubs, Cleveland. Trustee of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Vice president Na- tional Arts club, New York. Member of the Ohio Society of New York and Sons of American Revolution. Politically a Rc- publican.
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SAMPSON W. PARSONS
Sampson W. Parsons, Cleveland. Parsons, Snyder & Co., Brokers & Bankers. Born Warrensville, Ohio, Dec. 23, 1865. Educated in the public schools. With Thos. Axworthy 1884-87. Then with Britton Iron & Steel Co. 1887-1887. With Cleveland Stone Co. until 1890. Then in the brokerage business, firm Parsons & Son, 1890-1894. In business for himself until 1904, which firm of Fuller, Parsons & Snyder was formed. This com- pany was succeeded hy present firm in 1905. Interested in other corporations. Member of the Masons and of the Century and Cricket clubs.
WILLIAM V. COONS
William V. Coons, Cleveland. Broker and banker. Born at Findlay, O., in 1870. Educated in the public schools of Findlay and graduated from the Findlay College. Commenced life as a water works and paving contractor, but studied law and fol- lowed that profession for several years. Came to Cleveland in 1901 and became a stock broker and banker, which occupation he has followed with great success. Is a member of the Euclid, Century and Colonial cluhs. Politically he is a Repub- lican.
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WILLIAM SHERWOOD SNYDER
William Sherwood Snyder, Cleveland. Parsons, Snyder & Co., Bankers & Brokers. Born Brimfield, O., Aug. 9, 1865. Educated in the public schools of Brimfield and Ravenna, O. Served four years as Chief Deputy Sheriff, Cuyahoga Co., and four years as Deputy U. S. Marshall for the Northern Dist, of Ohio, under Cleveland's administration. Member of the Jury Commission of Cuyahoga Co. during year 1903. Member of firm of Parsons, Snyder & Co. which was formed in 1904, and succeeded by the present firm in 1905. Supreme Auditor Pathfinders, and member of the National Union & Modern Brotherhood.
ROLAND T. MEACHAM
Roland T. Meacham, Cleveland. R. T. Meacham & Co., ban ers and brokers. Born Parma, O., July 21, 1875. Educated the public and high schools of Cleveland. Graduated from We ern Reserve University 1899, degree of A. B. Began care with the Bourne-Fuller Co., in the iron and steel business, al in 1905 organized the firm of Boudinot & Meacham. R. Meacham & Co. succeeded to the latter firm in 1906, in whi Mr. Meacham is the sole partner. Politically a Republican.
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FRED S. BORTON
Fred S. Borton, Cleveland. Secretary Cleveland, Painesville < Eastern R. R. Co. Born Plymouth, Ind., Oct. 25, 1861. Edu- ated in public schools. Came to Cleveland in 1881, and with Geo. Cooper & Co. until 1884. Then with the American Wire Co., 1884-1891. With the Dime Savings & Banking Co. as ssistant treasurer. Elected secretary Cleveland Electric R. R. nd the A. B. & C. R. R. Co. Then in various capacities with he Everett.Moore syndicate. In April, 1906, severed his con- lection with Herrick, Parmelee & Crawford, with which firm he vas closely associated during 1904 and 1905, and together with his brother. T. E. Borton, established the firm of F. S. and T. . Borton. Member Union, Euclid and Hermit clubs. Polit- cally a Republican.
NATHAN M. BERK
Nathan M. Berk, Akron, Ohio. Private Banking. Born in lozar, Zemplin County, Austria-Hungary, January 1, 1870. Educated in public schools of Mozar. Worked on his father's arm until 1884, when he came to America, located in Philadel- shia, where he was engaged as Clerk with The Philadelphia 'loak & Suit Company until 1886, when he resigned his posi- ion to move to Akron, to accept a position in a Wholesale & Retail Cigar Establishment, in 1890 purchasing the business, nd in 1892 he disposed of his interest, then started a Private Bank, which he is now conducting successfully. Politically, Republican.
T. E. BORTON
T. E. Borton, Cleveland. Borton & Borton, bankers and brokers. Born Plymouth, Ind., December 14, 1868. Educated in the common and high schools, Plymouth, and Wabash Col- lege, Crawfordsville, Ind. Taught country school in Dakota three years. Ten years with Dime Savings & Banking Co., Cleveland. Later assistant secretary Western Reserve Trust Co. Then secretary and treasurer Prudential Trust Co. Assistant cashier Cleveland National Bank. Treasurer Shaker Heights Improvement Co. Member Chamber of Commerce, Euclid club, Hermit club and veteran of Troop A.
CLARENCE A. WILLIAMS
Clarence A. Williams, Akron. Broker. Born Cromwell, Conn., Aug. 27, 1873. Educated in the common schools of Cromwell and graduate from preparatory course at Wesleyan Academy, Wilberham, Mass. Was bookkeeper in his father's office in the Coffin Hardware business at Rocky Hill, Conn. Moved to Akron in 1889 and was engaged as bookkeeper Akron Silver Plate Co., for five years. Assistant Superintendent Akron Silver Plate Co. for one year. Established himself in the brokerage business in Akron in 1897. Member B. P. O. E. No. 363, Akron. Member Akron Gun Club. Politically a Republican.
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RT. REV. WILLIAM ANDREW LEONARD, D. D.
Rt. Rev. William Andrew Leonard, D. D., Cleveland. Bishop of Ohio. Born Southport, Conn., July 15, 1848. Educated in Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass., St. Stephen's College, An- nandale, N. Y., and Berkely Divinity School, Middletown, Conn. Ordained May 31, 1871. Degrees of D. D. from St. Stephen's College and Washington and Lce University, Virginia. Rector of the Church of the Redeemer, Brooklyn, N. Y., 1872-80; St. John's Parish, Washington, D. C., 1880-89. Consecrated Bishop of Ohio, Oct. 12, 1889. In charge of the American Episcopal churches on the Continent of Europe 1897-1906. One of the founders of the University Club. Chaplain Ohio Society of New York. President Board of Trustees Kenyon College. Trustee University School. Member General Board Civic Federation of Cleveland, Ohio, and the Society of Sons of Colonial Wars.
REV. HIRAM COLLINS HAYDN
Rev. Hiram Collins Haydn, Cleveland. Pastor emeritus The First Presbyterian church. Born Pompey, N. Y., Dec. 11, 1831. Graduated from Amherst College 1856. Received degree of D. D. from Wooster 1878; LL. D. from Amherst and Marietta colleges 1888. Graduate Union Theological Seminary, N. Y .. 1859. Preached over a year at Montville, Conn. Pastor First Congregational church, Meriden, Conn., 1862-66; Painesville, O., First Congregational church 1866-71. For twenty-five years pas- tor of First Presbyterian church, Cleveland. Since May, 1903, pastor emeritus. Secretary A. B. C. F. M. 1880-84 in New York. President Western Reserve University three years and founder of the Cleveland College for Women. Author of "From Hudson to Cleveland, 1878-1890," being a history of the growth of the university. Vice president of the university and professor Hudson to Cleveland, 1878-1890." Author of several other works.
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