Twentieth Century History of Youngstown and Mahoning County Ohio and Representative Citizens, Part 108

Author: Sanderson, Thomas W
Publication date: 1907
Publisher: Chicago, Ill., Biographical Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 993

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E NSIGN' N. BEARDSLEY, residing on his valuable farm of 133 acres, situ- ated in section 24. Green township, is a successful farmer and dairyman and is also a representative citizen of this neighborhood. Mr. Beardsley was born in Canfield township, Mahoning County, Ohio,

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October 2, 1873, and is a son of Almus and Mary P. (Dean) Beardsley, the latter of whom died December 5, 1905.

The Beardsley family is of English extrac- tion and the founders in America came to New England in colonial days. From there the sons and daughters in succeeding genera- tions have spread through many states, the first one coming to this section of Ohio being Captain Philo Beardsley, the grandfather of Ensign N. He was a native of Connecticut and was a very early settler in Canfield town- ship, where his son Almus was born January 2. 1829. The latter is one of the old and sub- stantial citizens of that township. He was one of the early encouragers of the Grange move- ment and has been identified with the develop- ment of other interests. In politics he is a Republican.

Ensign N. Beardsley was reared in Can- field township and educated in the public schools and the Northeastern Ohio Normal College at Canfield. Hle was also a student for a short period in the agricultural depart- ment of the Ohio State University at Colum- bus. His one surviving brother. Hiram J., farming in Canfield township, and his one sister, Sarah T., who married W. C. Wilson, residing at Canfield. also enjoyed excellent educational advantages. Mr. Beardsley is considered a very capable farmer and an equally successful dairyman. In the latter in- dustry he has well-fitted quarters and conducts his business along modern lines.

On May 6. 1895. Mr. Beardsley was mar- ried to Flora Stewart, who was born in Co- Jumbiana County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Josiah Stewart, late of Franklin Square. Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Beardsley have had eight chil- dren, the four surviving being: Daniel S., Ruby, Noble W. and Almus L. Mr. Beards- ley is a friend of education, and his children will have many advantages. In politics he votes generally with the Republican party. Imit claims a right to act independently when his judgment urges him to do so.

Mr. Beardsley has long been a member of Greenford Grange No. 1083, Patrons of Flus- bandry, of which he is now master, and is

always ready to take part in movements look- ing to the development of better agricultural conditions. He is a member of the Disciples Church at Greenford.

1 SAAC CATTELL, a prominent citizen of Beloit and a former assessor of Smith township, was born September 29, 1836, in Smith township, Mahon- ing County. Ohio, and is a son of Ezra and Henrietta (Stanley) Cattell.

The Cattell family came to this part of Ohio from Pennsylvania, and James Cattell. the grandfather, was one of the earliest set- tlers in Goshen township. Ezra Cattell was reared in Goshen township, but after his mar- riage he settled in Smith township, on a farm then covered with the native forest, but which is the present site of a part of the busy town of Beloit. Ezra Cattell built his log cabin in what then seemed an outpost of civilization. He married Henrietta Stanley, who was a daughter of Thomas Stanley, who was one of the earliest settlers of Smith township, where he acquired large tracts of government land which became of great value as the country became settled. Both Ezra Cattell and wife died on the pioneer farm in Smith township, and of their children, the following survive : Thomas, residing at Beloit ; Isaac: Esther, re- siding at Beloit, is the widow of Albert Cobb, formerly of Smith township: Binford T .: Alzada, residing at Alliance, who married John Johnson, while those deceased were: Hannah, Clark. Albert and Ezraetta. In po- litical sentiment, Ezra Cattell was a Repub- lican. He was a leading member of the East Goshen Friends Church. In his death Smith township lost one of its best and most exem- plary and useful citizens.

Isaac Cattell was reared and educated in Smith township, growing to young manhood as his father's assistant in his agricultural op- erations. He has always resided in Smith township, where. at various times, he has as- summed duties of a public character. For sev- cral years he was assessor of the township and

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for a number of terms was assistant assessor.

On August 26, 1862. Mr. Cattell was mar- ried to Rebecca A. Pettit, who was born in Green township. Mahoning County, Ohio, May 15, 1834. She is a daughter of Edward and Sarah ( Atterholt) Pettit, the foriner of whom was a native of Philadelphia, and the latter of Columbiana County. When she was about thirteen years of age, her parents moved to Green township. Mahoning County, and subsequently to near Alliance, where they died, The maternal grandfather of Mrs. Cattell was a prominent citizen of Columbiana County for many years and was one of the early judges, the name of Judge Atterholt being found on many of the township's important early documents.

Mr. and Mrs. Cattell both are members of the Friends Church at Beloit, of which he has filled its various offices.

L H. E. LOWRY, a member of the law firm of Gibson & Lowry, with offices on the seventh floor of the Dollar Bank building, at Youngstown, was born at Lowellville, in 1863, and is a son of James J. and Margaret ( Smith) Lowry. James J. Lowry resides on the farm on which he was born, 82 years ago. He is a son of William Lowry, who was born in County Down, Ireland, and it was his grand- father. Robert Lowry, who brought the fam- ily to America. and in 1804 settled at Poland Center, Mahoning County.

L. H. F. Lowry attended school at Low- ellville, and later at Hudson Academy, and took the freshman year at Adelbert College. Cleveland. He entered the University of Michigan and was graduated there in 1888, with the degree of A. B. Subsequently he read law with Attorneys C. D. Hine and John H. Clark at Youngstown, until admitted to the bar. in December, 1889. immediately after- ward beginning to practice at Youngstown. Mr. Lowry continued alone until January 1. 1906, when he formed a partnership with

Hon. W. T. Gibson, under the firm name of Gibson & Lowry.

Mr. Lowry is a member of the Republican party and has served as secretary of the Re- publican county central committee. Mr. Lowry is interested in several prosperous business en- terprises of this county, and is a director of the Lowellville Savings and Banking Com- pany.

In addition to membership in the Mahon- ing County and the State Bar Association, Mr. Lowry is a member of Hillman Lodge, No. 481, F. & A. M., of which he is past master, and of St. John's Commandery, No. 20, K. T. He is a member of the Lowellville Presby- terian Church and belongs to its board of trustees.

ILLIAM C. ELDER; general farmer and stock-raiser, resides on a valuable farm of 1181/2 acres, situated in Goshen township, lying in section 17. on which he has re- sided since its purchase in 1870. He was born in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, De- cember 29, 1832, and is a son of George and Margaret (Cessna) Elder.

William C. Ekler was reared on the old home farm in Bedford County, on which his grandfather, James Ekler, lived and died. He attended the district schools near his home and after completing his education, he en- gaged in farming and stockraising and before coming to Mahoning County, did a large amount of shipping. In 1870, he settled on his present farm, which he has greatly im- proved.

On June 19, 1862, Mr. Eller was married to Ellen Baylor, who was born in Green town- ship. Mahoning County, Ohio, June 11, 1842, and is a daughter of Peter and Mary ( Kelley ) Baylor, the former of whom was born at Wil- liamsport, Pennsylvania, and the latter in Co- Inmbiana County, Ohio. Peter Baylor left his native state in boyhood, having been left an orphan, and for a number of years worked at farming in Green township, Columbiana

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County, and then moved to Van Buren Coun- ty, Michigan. After some years there he re- turned to Ohio and settled at Salem, where he died in his 86th year. His widow survived to be 90 years of age and died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elder. To the latter were born six children, as follows: Estella, who mar- ried S. E. Mackintosh, residing at Salem; George N., a resident of Goshen township; Espey A., a resident of Goshen township; Warren B., residing at Canton; Bessie, who married Lewis S. Campbell, residing in Green township; and Clyde, residing at Salem, Ohio.

In politics Mr. Elder is a Democrat and has served as school director and as judge of elections. He has served as one of the trus- tees of the Methodist Episcopal Church, to which both he and his wife belong. They are well known, kind and hospitable people, and have a wide circle of friends through Goshen township.

e HARLES H. SHREVE, a well known citizen and prosperous agri- culturist, residing on his well culti- vated farm of 631/2 acres, in sec- tion 19, Goshen township, was born in Smith township, Mahoning County, Ohio, July 7. 1864, and is a son of Joshua and Eliza- beth (Stanley ) Shreve.

The father of Mr. Shreve was born in Goshen township and the mother in Smith township. Mahoning County, Ohio. They spent their lives here, Mr. Joshua Shreve dy- ing after a long and useful life in 1895, and his wife in 1905. They were worthy people, who, in daily walk and conversation pro- claimed their adherence to the principles tanght by the religious body to which they be- longed, the Society of Friends. The Shreve family was established in Goshen township by Stacy Shreve, the grandfather of Charles H .. he having come here at a very early date, from New Jersey. In political sentiment, Joshua Shreve was a Republican. He was reared in Goslien township but removed to Smith town- ship after his marriage.

Charles H. Shreve was reared in Smith township, securing a good education in the district schools. He has always devoted his attention to agricultural pursuits, and having been accustomed to farm life since childhood, thoroughly understands every detail which goes to make farming a success. He settled on his present farm in 1903.

On November 27, 1890, Mr. Shreve was married to Lonora Cattell, who was born in Goshen township, Mahoning County, and is a daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Cattell, who are now residents of Beloit, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Shreve have one son, Clifton C., who was born July 15, 1896. Mr. Shreve and wife are members of the East Goshen Friends Church, of which he is an overseer and a trus- tee. He casts his vote, in political contests, for the candidates of the Prohibition party. Mr. Shreve is an intelligent, broad-minded man, who is a friend of the public schools and who served on the school board while living in Smith township. He is a worthy represen- tative of a family that has been identified with the development and improvement of Mahon- ing County, for a long period.

S J. DILL, vice-president and general manager of the Youngstown and Southern Railway, now in course of construction between Youngstown and Leetonia, Ohio, is a man whose railroad experience covers many years and in different sections of the country. He was born, reared and educated in the state of New York.

From a clerkship in a store, Mr. Dill en- gaged in an ice business in Jersey City, New Jersey, and then took up railroad work at that point, with the Pennsylvania system. Two years later he went with the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, with which corporation he remained in train service for six years. He then accepted the position of division superintendent of the Metropolitan Street Railway, of New York City, remaining there five years. Thence he went to the super-

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intendency of the Detroit. Ypsilanti, Ann Ar- bor and Jackson Railroad, for two years, suly- sequently becoming general superintendent of the Michigan Traction Company, with which he remained for a year and a half. Mr. Dill was then called to his present position as gen- eral manager of the Youngstown and South- ern Railway. This line will have been com- pleted as far as Leetonia, by the autumn of 1907, and will be fully equipped as an elec- tric railway. A connection will be made at Leetonia with the Youngstown and Ohio River Railroad, thus connecting with Salem, Lisbon and East Liverpool, and cementing the transportation interests of Columbiana and Mahoning Counties.

In 1892 Mr. Dill was married to E. Jan- ette Flood, of Boston, Massachusetts, and they have four children: Leland, Herbert, Robert and Grace Margaret. Mr. Dill has invested in real estate at Youngstown, puchasing a hand- some home at No. 827 Michigan avenue. He is a member of the Masons and the Elks and belongs also to the Youngstown Club.

A BRAHAM GREENAWALT, justice of the peace and prominent citizen of Damascus, has been a resident of this little city since 1892, when he removed from his valuable farm of 129 acres in Smith township, which he still owns. Mr. Greenawalt is also an honored survivor if the great Civil War. He was born February 23, 1834. in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, and is a son of Jolm and Eliza- beth (Conner) Greenawalt.

The parents of Mr. Greenawalt were na- tives of Pennsylvania, from which state they came to Ohio, in 1835. settling in Columbiana County, near Washingtonville. There the fa- ther engaged in farming for many years be- fore his death. Ile was survived by his widow for some years. Of their five children. Abra- ham is the only one living.

Abraham Greenawalt remained on the home farm assisting his father, until he was 18 years of age. in the meantime securing a

district school education, He then learned the trade of bricklayer, one he followed for many years, but later, when he settled in Smith township, Mahoning County, turned his attention to agricultural pursuits. When the Civil War was precipitated on the country, the army was mainly made up. in the North, from a class of men who, previous to enlisting, had always lived quiet, peaceful lives. Among those who went out from this section of Ohio, was Abraham Greenawalt, who, in August, 1862, entered Company G, 104th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served with cheerful courage until he was honorably dis- charged in June. 1865. at Greensboro, North Carolina. During this long period of hard marching and more or less continuous fight- ing, Mr. Greenawalt fortunately escaped in- jury, although he participated in some of the most serious battles of the whole war. His regiment was a part of the Army of the Cum- berland and took part in the siege of Knox -. ville, the battle of Franklin, and the several days of fighting included in the battle of Nash- ville, and the campaign around Atlanta, being under fire the greater part of the time. The 23rd Army Corps, of which his regiment was a part, was at Raleigh, North Carolina, when the noted Confederate general, Joe Johnston, was compelled to surrender to the Federal forces.

After his honorable discharge from mili- tary service. Mr. Greenawalt came to Cleve- land, Ohio, where he was paid off, and then lived for a short time at Salem, but settled, in 1866, on farming land he had purchased in Smith township. He there became one of the substantial, reliable citizens, took an interest in public affairs, served several years as town- ship trustee, two years as assessor and in 1900, was appointed land appraiser in Goshen town- ship. In 1892 he retired from farm labor and since then has been a leading citizen of Da- mascus, has served as an active promoter of the town's best interests, and since May 5, 1903. has been a justice of the peace.

Mr. Greeurwalt was married (first) to Tane Miller, of Sinith township and they had five children, the two survivors being: Emor

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M., residing in Wichita County, Kansas, and John J., residing at Alliance, Ohio. Mr. Greenawalt was married (second) to Mary J. Phillips, who was born in Montgomery Coun- ty, Pennsylvania, and is a daughter of Nathan and Anna Phillips, who came from Pennsyl- vania when Mrs. Greenawalt was eight years of age. A granddaughter of Mr. Greenawalt. Blanche, daughter of Emor M., has resided with her grandfather for the past fourteen years, since she was four years old, and is a very amiable and engaging young lady. Mr. Greenawalt is one of the leading members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a val- ued comrade in John C. Fremont Post, G. A. R., of Alliance, Ohio.

m RS. SARAH RHODES, a most highly respected resident of Greenford. widow of Cyrus Rhodes, who died December 26, 1904, was born in Green township, Mahoning County, Ohio, November 4, 1830, and is a daughter of John and Mary ( Baker) Bush.

The father of Mrs. Rhodes died in 1880. He was a native of Germany and had come among the early settlers to Green township. He was a weaver by trade and in connection with farming, worked more or less at his loom until his death. He married Mary Baker, who died when Mrs. Rhodes was small and she is the only survivor of their family of five chil- dren.

Mrs. Rhodes as a girl attended the public schools of Green township, and has always been considered a woman of great intelligence and excellent judgment in the ordinary affairs of life. On Angust 7, 1851, she was married to Cyrus Rhodes, who was born November 18, 1826, in Green township. Mahoning Coun- ty, and was a son of Henry and Sarah (Cochel) Rhodes. The latter were natives of an eastern state and came to Green town- ship at so early a period that they were obliged to nrike their own path through the unbroken forest, marking the trees on the way in order

to find an opening again to civilization. No children were born to Cyrus Rhodes and wife, but they reared two infants to maturity, both of whom became as dear to them as their own. Their adopted son, Lafayette Rhodes, residing in Green township, married Caroline Hively,. of Green township, and they have two chil- dren, Sarah M. and Otis O. The adopted daughter, Eliza Parmelia, who died in the spring of 1899, married Dwight Kelley, resid- ing now at Youngstown, and they had five children, namely: Ruby M., Ada M., Charles R., Clark L. and Honor D.

After their marriage, Cyrus Rhodes and wife settled on a farm in Green township, where Mr. Rhodes carried on general farming. He was a man of prominence in the county and served six years as infirmary director and a number of terms as trustee of Green town- ship. He took an active part in town politics and his influence was always lent to advance the best interests of his community. He was a Republican. For many years he was a con- sistent member of the Lutheran Church at Greenford, in which he was a deacon. After a half century of happy married life. Mr. Rhodes passed away, a man who was beloved and reverenced in his family and respected and esteemed by his fellow-citizens.

Mrs. Rhodes still owns her farm of 100 acres, situated in Green township. She is a valued member of the Lutheran Church at Greenford.

m YRON I. ARMS. vice-president of the First National Bank at Youngstown, Ohio, and president of the General Fire-Proofing Com- pany, also of Youngstown, is one of the representative business men of this city. He was born January 30. 1854. a son of Myron 1. and Emeline E. ( Warner) Arms.

The father of Mr. Arms was long one of the prominent business men of this section, a large iron manufacturer, with many and im- portant interests. During the Civil War these were so large that on three occasions he paid

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for substitutes to enter the service because he could not release himself from his business re- sponsibilities. Later he entered the service himself and died in 1864 as a result of expos- ure in the field. He was the father of six children.

After completing his education Myron I. Arms began his business career as a teller in a bank, but subsequently became interested in iron manufacturing at Niles, Ohio. His inter- ests have extended and for some time he has been vice-president of the First National Bank at Youngstown, having been president of the General Fire-Proofing Company since 1901.

Mr. Arms married Almira Hitchcock, a daughter of the late Wm. J. Hitchcock, and they are the parents of one child. They have a beautiful and home-like residence at No. 639 Wick avenue, Youngstown.

Mr. and Mrs. Arms are members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Arms is affiliated with the Republican party, but takes no very active interest in politics. He ranks among the foremost business men of the city.

R EV. GEORGE B. MALMSBERRY, proprietor of Hillview Farm, a finely located tract of 63 acres of fertile. well improved land in Goshen town- ship, has been a minister in the So- ciety of Friends. for the past forty years. He was born March 23. 1841, in Goshen town- ship. Mahoning County, Ohio, and is a son of James and Sarah 11. (Brantingham) Malms- berry.

The grandparents of Mr. Malmsberry were Benjamin and Jane Malmsherry, who came to what is now Mahoning County, from New Jersey, and settled in Goshen township. when but few other pioneers had ventured into the wilderness which then prevailed. Ben- jamin Malmsberry selected his farin near the present site of the town of Garfield, this land now being the property of M1. 1 .. Pettit. There he built bis log house and began the develop- ing of a farm from the forest. In religious

faith he was a Quaker and his was a powerful influence in establishing firmly in this section, the Society of Friends. Benjamin Malms- berry and wife, in the course of nature, passed away and their remains lie in the quiet little burying ground of the East Goshen Church.

James Malmsberry, father of George B., was reared and educated in Goshen township, in which he passed the greater part of his life. He married Sarah H. Brantingham, of Eng- lish descent, and they reared a family and they, too have passed away.

George B. Malmsherry was reared in Goshen township and in his boyhood attended the district schools. He also enjoyed educa- tional advantages in private schools, his early instruction having been supplemented by a life more or less intellectual in its activities. For a long period Mr. Malmsberry has been an acceptable minister in the Friends' Church and has served as regular pastor of both the East Goshen Church and of the Mottown, Portage County, Church. He is widely known, and his counsel, advice and example, as well as his deep and earnest religious in- struction, are highly valued by his people. In character he is an honest, upright, God-fearing man, fearless in denouncing wrong and ready at all times to speak for the right.

Mr. Malinsberry married Tazetta Cattell, who was born in Mahoning County and is a daughter of Joseph and Annar Cattell. Mr. and Mrs. Malmsberry have two chiklren, namely: Arvine J. and Sarah A. The latter is the wife of Walter J. Ellyson, residing in Butler township, Columbiana County. Arvine J. Malmsberry was born in Goshen township, Mahoning County, Ohio, October 5. 1864, and was educated in the public schools and at Da- mascus Academy. He owns an excellent farm of 60 acres, situated in section 19. Goshen township. and is also senior member of the firm of Malmsberry & Stanley, balers and pressers of hay and straw. This firm does a large business and owns a modern hay press. Arvine J. Malsherry married Alice Cobbs, who was born in Goshen township and is a daughter of Elihin and Mary A. (Stanley)

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Cobbs, who reside at Salem. Of this mar- riage have been born three children: Russell E., Loren G. and Charles A. Mr. Malms- berry is an elder in the East Goshen Friends Chmich. Like his esteemed father, he is a Prohibitionist.

Rev. George B. Malmsberry has resided on his present property since about the close of the Civil War. As its name appropriately describes it, the farm is admirably situated as to view, and it shelters some of the most highly respected and beloved residents of this section. Mr. Malmsberry is a pleasant con- versitionalist. and his recollections of the changes which he has witnessed in the face of the country in this vicinity are very inter- esting.

u F. KISTLER, attorney-at-law, at Youngstown, with offices in the Ma- loney block, was born in 1864, near Cornersburg, Boardman township, Mahoning County, Ohio, and is a son of Joseph Kistler.

His grandfather, John B. Kistler, who was born in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, was an early settler and a prominent farmer of Ma- honing County. Joseph Kistler was born in this county and died when the subject of this sketch was 10 years old.

U. F. Kistler was reared on the farm in Boardman township where he received his pri- mary education, later attending school in Can- field. For ten subsequent years he taught school in Mahoning County, and then read law with R. B. Murray, of Youngstown. After his admission to the bar, in 1894, he immedi- ately began the practice of his profession. In 1902 he entered into partnership with F. I .. Oesch, under the firm name of Kistler & Oesch. Mr. Kistler is a member of the Ma- honing County Bar Association and the Ma- honing County Library Association. Mr. Kistler has a beautiful country residence at Lanterman Falls. He was reared in the faith of the Lutheran Church.

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Twentieth Century History of Youngstown and Mahoning County Ohio and Representative Citizens, Part 108

Author: Sanderson, Thomas W Publication date: 1907 Publisher: Chicago, Ill., Biographical Pub. Co. Number of Pages: 993

Author: Sanderson, Thomas W
Publication date: 1907
Publisher: Chicago, Ill., Biographical Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 993