J. A. White, born on March 30, 1838, in Carroll County, Ohio, moved to Missouri and then Iowa before settling in Jewell County in 1852. He served in the Thirty-first Iowa Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War from 1862 to 1865. White is a successful farmer in Browns Creek Township, owning 160 acres and raising livestock. He married Nancy E. Ellis in 1858 and has nine children: Basil, Lydia, Willie, Wilton, Thompson, Lucy, Mary, Charles, and Clara.
Abraham T. Brewer, born on September 20, 1841, in Monroe County, Ohio, was a notable lawyer and author. He pursued his education in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Ohio State Law College. A veteran of the Civil War, he served in the 61st Pennsylvania Volunteers and was wounded at the Battle of Fair Oaks. Brewer was admitted to the bar in 1869 and authored several works, including “Ohio Corporations” and “History of Sixty-First Pennsylvania Volunteers.” He married Clara Genella in 1890.
William George Ebersole, born on November 18, 1864, in Carrollton, Ohio, was a distinguished dentist with degrees in medicine and dentistry. He was educated at local schools and Ohio Norman University, briefly studying law before pursuing dental and medical studies at Western Reserve University. Ebersole began his dental practice in Cleveland in 1898, served as a demonstrator and lecturer at his alma mater, and advocated for humanitarian dentistry through public school dental inspections. He was active in various professional and civic organizations.
William C. Scott, born May 3, 1869, in Carroll County, Ohio, began his education in common schools and later worked in coal mines. He gained further knowledge while married to Sophia Hollenbeck in 1896, with whom he had two sons. From 1897 to 1899, he served as a national organizer for the United Mine Workers of America and later edited the Miners Journal. Since 1901, he has managed the fuel department for the Canadian Pacific Railway, overseeing substantial coal operations. Scott is active in the coal trade and enjoys gardening and shooting.
John Henry Lotz, born on December 2, 1872, in Carrollton, Ohio, was the head worker at the Alta Social Settlement House. Educated at Mount Hemron Boys School, Williams College, and Union Theological Seminary, he also pursued post-graduate studies at Columbia University. Lotz taught at St. Pauls School and directed the Bethany Memorial Boys Club before leading Alta House since 1904. He married May Louise Waters in 1904 and had one son. Lotz was active in civic organizations and enjoyed farming.
Charles E. Pool was born on July 8, 1881, in Irwin, Pennsylvania. He attended public schools and entered the real estate business in Allegheny City from 1890 to 1902. Pool transitioned to coal mining in 1903, operating various mines and organizations, including The Continental Fuel Co. and the Claybrook Coal Mining Co. throughout West Virginia and Ohio. He was also involved with the Athletic Club and the Wisconsin Gas Association, showcasing a diverse business career. Pool married in 1911 in Philadelphia.
James Justus Roby, born on May 16, 1865, in Sherodsville, Ohio, was the son of David and Sarah Justus Roby. He received a common school education and attended International Correspondence Schools. In 1887, he married Della M. Henderson and had two children who are deceased. Roby worked as an agent and superintendent for the Wheeling Lake Erie Railway and Pittsburgh Coal Company, eventually becoming vice president of Roby Coal Company and president of The Short Creek Coal Company. He held several memberships in professional and fraternal organizations.
General Joseph Kennedy Hudson was a prominent Kansas soldier and a fervent advocate for the free-state movement, gaining recognition for his leadership during crucial conflicts. He founded and edited the Topeka Capital, significantly influencing public opinion and state politics. Hudson’s commitment to journalism spanned nearly three decades, enhancing the Capital’s reputation. A veteran of the Civil War and later a brigadier general during the Spanish-American War, Hudson was also a political figure, serving in the Kansas House and as state printer. His legacy endures in Kansas history.
Samuel Holmes, born December 8, 1834, in Ohio, demonstrated remarkable business acumen in land transactions throughout his long life in Kansas. A Civil War veteran, he served in the Eighty-seventh Illinois Infantry and engaged in significant battles, including Vicksburg. Settling in Greenwood County in 1870, he acquired and gifted substantial land to his children, raising a prosperous family. A Democratic county commissioner and Mason, he currently resides in Eureka, where he has lived nearly retired, holding the vice presidency at the Home National Bank.
Hon. Thomas Patton, born on March 19, 1829, in Ohio, is a respected figure in Oregon’s history. He moved West in 1851 and quickly established himself in Salem, where he engaged in various public roles, including county judge and state legislator. His contributions to society extend to his leadership within the Masonic fraternity. Patton served as U.S. consul in Japan from 1884 to 1887 and was noted for his business acumen. He faced personal tragedy with the death of his wife in 1866 and is a devoted Republican and Congregationalist.