Twentieth Century History of Youngstown and Mahoning County Ohio and Representative Citizens, Part 73

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

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On September 24. 1884. Mr. Ruhlman was married to Mande Ellen Morford, who was born in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. and is a daughter of Ilon. Nathan and Mary (Smith) Morford, both of whom are deceased. Her father was a member of the Pennsyl-

vania legislature, 1872-1873. Mr. and Mrs. Ruhlman have one daughter, Fern Anita, an accomplished young lady who is completing her education at Wooster University, Woos- ter, Ohio.

Fraternally, Mr. Rullman is a prominent Mason, belonging to Lodge No. 176, F. & A. M., at Columbiana, and the Chapter, at Youngstown.

ORATIO RIBLET, who conducts a blacksmith shop at what is known as Bear's Den, Youngstown town- ship, was born December 16, 1859, in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, and is a son of William W. and Theressa ( Bell) Riblet, a further biographical men- tion of whom may be found elsewhere in this work .

When about eight years of age Mr. Riblet came to Mahoning County, Ohio, with his parents from Mercer County, Pennsylvania, where they owned 100 acres of farm land. They had previously moved to that place from Lawrence County, when he was a child of two years. His father bought a farm of 150 acres which corners in four townships and lies in two counties, Trumbull and Mahoning. On this farm he was reared and grew to manhood. He learned the trade of blacksmithing and did a considerable amount of work in that line, as well as tool dressing, in the neighborhood of his home. Remaining on the farm until 21 years old he then went to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he worked for one winter at his trade. Hle then returned to Youngstown and lived on the home farm a few years, after which he married and came to live on the farm where he now resides, which was owned by his wife's father, He continued here for about 21 months, when he moved to Youngstown, pur- chasing a residence at No. 1029 Mahoning av- enne. For the first two seasons he was en- gavred in teaming sand. after which he opened a blacksmith shop on Mill street and followed the occupation of horseshoeing and general

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HON. FRANK L. BALDWIN

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blacksmithing. Later he moved his shop to Mahoning avenue. In the spring of 1903 he moved back to his present place, and built his present shop, where he does general black- smithing, horseshoeing, carriage repairing, and other similar work.

Mr. Riblet was married December 24, 1884, to Orra Bell DeCamp, a daughter of J. W. DeCamp, and they have one child, Pearl E. Riblet.

Mr. Riblet is a member of the Maccabees; religiously he is connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church.

ON. FRANK L. BALDWIN, mayor of Youngstown, Ohio, is a leading citizen and well-known lawyer, with offices situated at Nos. 704 and 705 Dollar Bank Building. Mayor Bald- win was born at Youngstown, Ohio, June 29, 1863, and is a son of the late Timothy Dwight and Lucretia (Manning) Baldwin.

His paternal family is one of the oldest in Connecticut. The ancestor of the branch to which Hon. Frank L. Baldwin belongs was Joseph Baldwin, who came to America from Aylesbury, England. He was survived by a son of Ezra, and he, in turn, by a son of Curtis. The latter was born at Durham, Connecticut, June 21, 1766, married, among other children having a son named Samuel.

Samuel Baldwin, the grandfather of Frank L., was born at Durham, New York, in 1793, and in 1816 or 1818, settled at Atwater, Port- age County, Ohio, where for many years he was engaged in agricultural pursuits, was a justice of the peace, and a responsible and sub- stantial citizen. By his wife Sallie, he had nine children. He died at Ravenna, Ohio, in 1874, aged 81 years.

Timothy D. Bakiwin, father of Hon. Frank L., was born at Atwater, Portage County. Ohio, in 1827, son of Samnel and Sallie (Dunn) (Spencer) Baldwin. In 1848 he came to Youngstown, an intelligent young

school teacher, and accepted a position as book keeper. With few interruptions, he contin- ued in clerical work until 1859, when he was made auditor of Mahoning County. He was honored with a second election, and subse- quently served as assistant auditor of Cuya- hoga County. For a time he was connected with a New York business house and for some six years was manager for a large firm in that city. He then returned to Youngstown, re- suming his relations with business honses here, and passed the rest of an honest, worthy, up- right life among his old associations.

In 1849 Mr. Baldwin was married to Lu- cretia Manning, who was a daughter of Dr. Harry Manning, at that time one of the most prominent citizens of Youngstown. They had ten children, our subject, Frank L., being one of the few survivors.

Frank I .. Baldwin was educated at Youngstown and Cleveland. He read law with Hine & Clarke, and was admitted to the bar in 1889. He has long been a prominent factor in city politics and in 1905 he was elected mayor. His administration has been an effective one and his course in dealing with some important issues has met with general approval.

In 1890 Mayor Baldwin was married to Bessy Graham of Indianapolis. They were the parents of one child, Imogen Baldwin, born at Leadville, Colorado, September 18, 1893. Mrs. Baldwin died at Indianapolis, Indiana, March 28, 1894.

Mr. Baldwin is a member of Hillman Lodge, No. 481, F. & A. M., Youngstown; Chapter, No. 93, R. A. M .; St. Johns Com- mandery, No. 20. Knights Templar; Warren Council, and Al Koran Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., of Cleveland. He also belongs to Youngstown Lodge, No. 55, B. P. O. E .; Youngstown Lodge, No. 403. I. O. O. F .; Robert E. Johnson Lodge, No. 614, K. P .; Campbell Tent, No. 1173, K. O. T. M. M .; the National Union and the Youngstown Club.

Mr. Baldwin has a beautiful home at No. 519 Wick avenue. A portrait of Mr. Baldwin is presented in connection with this article,

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J JOHN E. BARBER, formerly trustee of board. He has always been a strong supporter Smith township for six years, and a of the schools in his district and has served as prominent farmer and stockraiser, re- a member of the township board of education. siding on his valuable farm of 80 acres, was born in Knox township. Columbiana County, Ohio, November 11. 1854. and is a son of Ezekiel and Ann ( Ma- ther ) Barber.

Abraham Barber, the grandfather of John [ .. , was one of the earliest settlers in the vi- cinity of Salem, Columbiana County, where he spent the rest of his life. There Ezekiel Bar- ber. his son, and the father of John E., was born and was reared. He lived for a time in Goshen township, but the main part of his life was passed in Knox township, where he died in April, 1877.

John E. Barber was educated in Knox township in what was known as the Union Grove school. He has always given his atten- tion to agricultural pursuits and is largely a self-made man. He has been a resident of Smith township since 1885, when he purchased his present farm, which land ranks with the best in all this section. He has made many improvements and carries on careful, system- atic farming.

Mr. Barber married Jane E. Taylor, who was born in Smith township. Mahoning Con- ty, and is a daughter of David and Elizabeth Taylor, the former of whom is a native of

Joseph C. Schnurrenberger was educated in the district schools of Green township and during the greater part of his life has devoted his attention to agricultural pursuits. in late Smith and the latter of Goshen townships, Mr. I years being interested in dairying. He owns and Mrs. Barber have had 10 children, as fol- an excellent farm of 256 acres, which he has under a fine state of cultivation, and he has carried on general farming and stock dealing. Jows: Willis L., deceased : Omar 11 .. residing in Smith township: Estella M .. residing in Smith township; Lanra J., who married On November 27. 1873. Mr. Schnorren- Charles Pinkerton, residing in Smith town. ! berger was married to Sarah J. Stoffer. who ship: Iva A., who married William ' Jones, residing in Smith township: and Iona, V'era. Hazel. Alton W. and Grace Il .. all at home. Mr. Baker is fortunate in having his married children comfortably settled near him. They are all socially prominent. and with their parents, are con- nected with the Society of Friends.

In politics, Mr. Barber is a stamch Republi- can and'on that ticket he was twice elected township trustee, serving six years in all, and «hering a part of the time was president of the

OSEPH C. SCHNURRENBERGER, formerly county treasurer of Mahon- ing County, and one of its prominent citizens, resides on the farm in Green township. Mahoning County, Ohio. on which he was born. November 15. 1842, and is a son of Contrad and Elizabeth ( Baker ) Schwirrenberger.

Conrad Schnurrenberger was born in Ger- many, and died in Green township. April 10, 1885. on the farm on which he had settled in 1832. Ile was one of the pioneers of this sec- tion, having come to what is now Mahoning County, in 1825, in company with his parents, who were among the first settlers of Beaver township. He married Elizabeth Baker. who was born in Kentucky, and four of their chil- dren survive, namely : Mary B. and Lyman. with Joseph C., all residing in Green township; and Elizabeth A., residing at Springfield]. Mis- souri.

was also horn in Green township, and is a daughter of Christian Stoffer. was an early settler here. Mr. and Mrs. Schnur- renberger had nine children, four of whom are deceased. The survivors are as fol- lows: Estella Z ... who married P. R. Messer- Iv. residing in Beaver township; and Ada P., Osta M., Grover C. and Roval J., all at home.

In political sentiment, Mr. Schnurren- herver is a stanch Democrat and an active worker for the success of his party. In 1873 he was elected infirmary director and served

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on the board for three years. He had much to do in the removal of the county seat from Canfield to Youngstown. In 1880, he was elected assessor of Green township and.com- pleted one term of service, and in 1892 he was elected to the very important and responsible office of treasurer of Mahoning County. In this position he served one short and one long terni, the period included being nearly three years. In all his public service he has applied the principles by which he has successfully reg- ulated his own business and is universally recognized as a progressive and public-spirited man and reliable citizen.

LYDE W. OSBORNE, attorney at law, at Youngstown, in partnership under the firm name of Osborne, Jenkins & Lloyd, with offices at No. 107 West Federal street, was born in Portage County, Ohio, September 18, 1881. He is a son of Edwin L. and Elizabeth M. (Reese) Osborne.

The Osborne family is of English extrac- tion and many generations ago was prominent on the Isle of Wight in the English Channel. Osborne House, the late Queen Victoria's fav- orite castle, hrad many retainers among the sur- rounding gentry and many of the name of Os- borne. The first member of this old and hon- orable family to come to America was Aaron Osborne, who settled in Virginia in 1746. His son Abner, who was the great-grandfather of Clyde W. Osborne, removed to Pennsylvania.

Amos Osborne, son of Abner. was born in Pennsylvania, and came to Ohio in young manhood. locating first in Milton township. Mahoning County, and later removing to Paris township. Portage County, where he died. The mother of the late President Mckinley was a member of this family, a first consin of Edwin Osborne. William Osborne, formerly mayor of Youngstown and later consul to England, also belonged to this family. Other members have been equally prominent.

Edwin Osborne, father of Clyde W., was born in Milton township. Mahoning County.

but was mainly reared in Paris township, Portage County, where he still resides, en- gaged in agricultural pursuits. He married Elizabeth M. Reese and they have four chil- dren, viz. : Clyde W., whose name begins this sketch; Mark, born June 18, 1887, who is a teacher in the Excelsior Business College at Youngstown; Ruth M., born December 25, 1892; and Alice, born July 3, 1896.

Clyde W. Osborne remained on the home farm until he was 17 years old, beginning his long educational career by teaching the district schools of Charlestown township for one year. He then spent three years in the Newton Falls High School, in Trumbull County, and later took a year's course at the Hubbard High School, where he was graduated. After com- pleting a business education at the Hall Busi- ness College, Youngstown, Mr. Osborne took charge of the commercial department of the college, which he conducted for five years, re- signing April 1, 1906. He then purchased the controlling interest in the Excelsior Business College at Youngstown and took charge as manager, retaining the office until his admis- sion to the bar. December 21, 1906. He had commenced the study of law with leading at- torneys of Youngstown, December 21, 1903.

On March 3, 1903, Mr. Osborne was mar- ried to Jennie Jones, who is a daughter of Ed- ward and Sarah Jones, of Hubbard. Trumbull County. Ohio. They have one child, Eliza- beth, who was born September 21, 1905. Mr. Osborne, in his fraternal relations, belongs to St. David's Society, a Welsh organization, and to the Foresters.

m ARTIN GROVE, a prosperous citi- zen of Beaver township, who, for 18 years was a popular educator in Beaver and Springfieldl townships, resides on a valuable tract of 40 acres, situated in section 27, which he devotes to moderate farming and the extensive grow- ing of small fruits. Mr. Grove was born in the sonthwestern part of Beaver township. January 5, 1848, and is a son of William and Salome ( Wilderson ) Grove,

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The paternal grandparents of Mr. Grove were George and Elizabeth (Creps) Grove. From his great-grandfather Creps, he enjoys the distinction of belonging to Revolutionary stock. George Grove brought his family from York County, Pennsylvania, to Beaver town- ship, Mahoning County, when his son William was very young. At that time all this section was included in Columbiana County. In early manhood, William Grove married Salome Wilderson, who was a daughter of Martin Wilderson, a pioneer of Beaver township. They had five children, namely: Sevilla, who married George W. Cole, and resides on a farm adjoining that of Martin Grove; Isabel, whose death occurred in childhood, from ac- cidental burns; Solomon, who has resided for many years in Allegheny, Pennsylvania ; Mar- tin, to whom fuller reference will be made in this article; and Harriet, who married Wil- liam Yoder, and resides in Nebraska. In po- litical views, William Grove was a stanch Democrat. At an early day he was a member of a company of militia. All through life he was a good, reliable citizen. For many years he was an attendant of the Reformed Church at North Lima, of which he was a member.

Martin Grove being only four years old when his mother died, he was reared by his grandmother, at North Lima, where he at- tendet school during his boyhood. Later he took a course in Poland Seminary, an institu- tion which has educated many prominent men, among them being the late President William Mckinley. The latter's brother, the late Ab- ner Mckinley, was one of Mr. Grove's class- mates. Among his remembrances of those years which subsequent events made historic, in connection with President Mckinley, is that of a maiden speech made by the future states- man and martyr. in Mt. Olivet Reformed Church at North Lima.

After completing his education Mr. Grove engaged in teaching in Beaver and Springfield townships, devoting a period of eighteen years to the educational field, in which he attained no little prominence. Finally tiring of the confinement of this work, Mr. Grove turned his attention to agriculture, in 1875, buying

forty acres of land in Beaver township, ou which he has since resided. When he first settled here and began raising produce and small fruits for the Youngstown market, it was necessary for him to leave home about midnight in order to be at the market in time for his trade. But the building of the Youngs- town & Southern Railway has given him ex- cellent transportation facilities, its line running near his farm. He has met with very satis- factory success in his enterprise.

On April 30, 1876, Mr. Grove was married to Harriet Macklin, who was born at New Springfield, Ohio, a daughter of John and Mary ( Hisey) Macklin. John Macklin was born in Mahoning County in 1805, and was a son of George and Mary (Thomas) Mack- lin. The Macklins came to Ohio from West- moreland County, Pennsylvania, .and Mrs. Grove's parents resided here through life, the father dying in 1897, aged almost 93 years. The children of John Macklin and wife were: Hiram, residing in Columbiana; Tryphena, deceased; Harvey H., residing at Warren, Ohio; Isabel, who married L. A. Reddy, re- siding at Alliance; and Harriet, who married Mr. Grove.

Mr. and Mrs. Grove have had four chil- dren, viz .: Eva Mabel, Arthur Macklin, Charles Rollin, and Herbert Martin. The daughter is an accomplished young lady who, after completing the high school course at North Lima, took some terms of musical in- struction at Canfield and Youngstown, and subsequently taught school. Arthur M. Grove is a graduate of the Zanerian Art School of Columbus, Ohio. Charles Rollin, residing at home, is a student in Heidelberg College. Her- bert M. was graduated from Heidelberg Col- lege, in June, 1907. The family belongs to Mt. Olivet Reformed Church, in which Mr. Grove has been an active worker for forty years, during twenty-seven serving as Sunday school superintendent. When not serving as superintendent he has been a teacher, which position he has filled for the past eighteen years, Ile has also served as an eller in the church. Politically Mr. Grove is a Republican and he has filled a number of minor offices. He

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is a Mason and is a member of Allen Lodge, No. 276, F. & A. M., at Columbiana.

A LBERT FOGG, a prominent citizen and treasurer of Goshen township, residing on his excellent farm of 100 acres, situated in section 28, was born on this farm, in Mahoning County, Ohio, April 11. 1865, and is a son of Edwin and Drusilla (Ellyson) Fogg.

Edwin Fogg was born in New Jersey and was about five years of age when he accom- panied his parents. Ebenezer M. and Mary (Silvers) Fogg, to Mahoning County. The Foggs were among the carliest settlers of Goshen township and they endured the hard- ships which all pioneers had to face. Early in the 50's Edwin Fogg purchased the farm now owned by his son Albert, on which he lived until he retired from active life, when he moved to Damascus, where he died March 14, 1906. in his 83rd year. He was identified with the Republican party, but was never a seeker for office. He was well known all over this section and a familiar figure, his plain clothes and simple speech proclaiming him a member of the Society of Friends. The eight surviv- ing children of Edwin Fogg and wife are: Robert, residing in North Branch, Iowa: Eb- enezer, residing at West Liberty, Iowa; Edgar, residing near Chicago, Illinois : Ellen, who married Edward Edgerton, residing at Gibson, Iowa: Hannah E., who married Jesse E. Maris, residing at Nortonville, Kansas; Al- bert, whose name heids this article: Isabel, widow of Albert Barber, late of Green town- ship, residing at Damasens; and David, resid- ing also at Salem, where he operates a livery stable.

After completing his education in the schools of his native township, Albert Fogg turned his attention to farming and is known as one of the progressive, enterprising and successful agricultorists of this section.

On December 21. 1800. Mr. Fogg was married to Clara D. Mend, who is a daughter of William P. and Margaret ( Strawn) Mead.

and they have had three children : Clifford M., deceased. William E., and Erma D.

In his political views Mr. Fogg is a Repub- lican and his high standing in the township is shown by the fact that his fellow-citizens elected him township treasurer in 1900, and have kept him in office ever since.

OHN E. GILBERT, a prominent bus- iness citizen of Washingtonville, en- gaged in the hardware line, which in- cludes roofing and spouting, was born July 20, 1864, in Columbiana County, . Ohio, and is a son of George B3, and Susanna . ( Bilger ) Gilbert, the former of whom was born in Columbiana County and the latter at Washingtonville, Ohio. Mrs. Gilbert still sur- vives and resides in her native place, having reached her 70th year.

John E. Gilbert was brought to Washing- tonville by his parents when he was an infant and the greater part of his life has been spent here. After completing his education in the public schools, at the age of 19 years he went to Columbiana. where he learned the tinsmith trade with John Beard, and worked at the same in various places until he finally settled at Berlin Center. in a shop of his own. Two years later, in December. 1880, he came to Washingtonville and established himself in business here. He is a well known and popu- lar citizen, showing interest and enterprise along every line of the town's progress.

On November 29. 1888, Mr. Gilbert was married to Rhoda R. Donahue, who was born at Columbiana, Ohio, and is a daughter of Charles Donahue, formerly of Pittsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert have three daughters, nanie- ly : Vera J., S. Rebekah and F. Mercedes.

Fraternally Mr. Gilbert is identified with Washingtonville Council. No. 199. Junior Order of United American Mechanics, being a charter member of this organization at this print. He is a prominent factor in Republican milities in this section, and on many occasions has been sent as his party's representative to county, state and congressional conventions.

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Mrs. Gilbert's upright character and honest business methods, together with his energy and enterprise have made him a representative citi- zen of Mahoning County.

J JOHN C. HANNI, who is now serving in his second term as one of the comity commissioners of Mahoning County, Ohio, has been a resident of Youngs- town since 1901, but still retains h's fine farm of 140 acres in Springfield township. Ile was born December 19. 1866, in Youngs- town township. Mahoning County, Ohio, and is a sum of Christian Hanni.

The father of Mr. Hanni, Christian Hanni, was born at Berne, Switzerland, and came to Youngstown in 1853. For some twenty years he was connected with the iron furnaces in the vicinity of this city and now lives retired in Yomigstown township. He was naturalized soon after coming to the United States, and was never afterwards known to miss the priv- ilege of voting.

John C. Hani was reared on a farm and was educated in the district schools. After his marriage he settled on his farm of 140 acres in Springfield township, where he engaged in general fanning and stock-raising until April 1, 1001, when he retired to Youngstown. After locating here. Mr. Hanni engaged in a real estate business in which he continued until he was elected county commissioner in the fall of 1003. Although he has always taken an intelligent man's interest in public affairs, his present office is the only political one Mr. Hanni ever sought. His services as a member of the board have been highly appreciated and have been satisfactory to both parties.

On August 30, 1888, Mr. Hanni was mar- ried to Mary E. Mawery, who is a daughter of George Muwery, who was born in Pennsyl- vania and moved from there to Mahoning County in 1856. Mr. and Mrs. Hanni have one child, John M. The family belong to the Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church at Youngstown. Fraternally, Mr. Hanni is con-

rected with the Knights of Pythias and the Eagles,

E PURAIM E. SIPE, general farmer and stock-raiser, residing on his val- nable estate of 100 acres, situated in section 14. Springfield township, known as the Springfield Township Stock Farm, was born on this farm, in Mahen- ing Conty. Ohio, November 16, 1863, and is a son of Jacob and Sophia ( Edler ) Sipe.

Jacob Sipe, father of Ephraim E .. was also born in Springfield township and resided all his life in this neighborhood. After his mar- riage he moved to the farm alxwe mentioned, which formerly contained 185 acres. He im- proved the property by building a large house and barn, but the latter subsequently burned down. Jacob Sipe was married (first) to Rachel Griner, who died leaving four children, namely : Israel, Isaiah. Mary Ann, who is the wife of Frederick Unger. and Henry, who lives near Columbiana, Jacob Sipe married ( second) Sophia Edler, who was a daughter of Jacob Edler and was born two miles north of New Springfehl. The children of the sec. ond marriage were: Harvey W., residing near Mt. Jackson. Lawrence County, Pennsyl- vania : Ephraim F .: and Ezra, who was born in Springfield township. Mahoning County. Jacob Sipe always voted the Democratic ticket. He was a consistent member of the Reformed Church, at various times serving on its offi- cial board.

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Twentieth Century History of Youngstown and Mahoning County Ohio and Representative Citizens, Part 73

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