Last Updated on February 24, 2012 by Ruhl, James B.; lawyer; born near Lisbon, Ohio, on a farm; taught, prepared for college, at Lisbon High School, and taught in rural schools; graduated from Ohio Northern University, B. S., 1888, and LL. B., 1891 (in cursu); later took M. Sc. and L. L. M. (pro merito); […]
Last Updated on June 29, 2011 by (Probably from Columbiana County) (Incomplete.) Served from August 25 until November 5, 1812. Capt. Martin Sittler Lieut. Conrad Yarian Sergt. John Roose Sergt. Albert Opdyke Sergt. James Watson Sergt. Mathias Yearian Corp. John Forney Corp. Peter Forney Corp. Adam Forney Private George Lowfure
Last Updated on March 17, 2012 by Brooks, Charles Twing; lawyer; born, Salem, O., March 29, 1867; son of J. Twing and Annie P. Miller Brooks; educated, Yale, A. B., 1889; Harvard, LL. B., 1894; member firm Squires, Saunders & Co.; member Union, University, Tavern, Country and Mayfield Clubs, Cleveland, and University Club, New York.
“Historical Sketch Compiled for the Sesquicentennial Celebration of Lisbon, Ohio, July 18 to 26, 1953; 1803-1953” by Mary S. M. Firestone provides a detailed account of Lisbon, Ohio’s rich history in honor of its 150th anniversary. Published by the Buckeye Publishing Company in 1954, this 202-page book offers a comprehensive overview of the town’s development, from its early days to the mid-20th century.
Last Updated on February 20, 2012 by Scullen, William A. Rev.; Ph. D., S. T. D., J. C. D.; sec’y Diocese of Cleveland; born, Oct. 2, 1879, East Liverpool, O.; son of Patrick and Joanna Scullen; Parochial and public high schools, East Liverpool; St. Charles College, Ellicott City Md., 1898-1902; St. Mary’s Seminary, Cleveland, 1902-1903;
Last Updated on March 11, 2012 by Garrettson, George Armstrong; banker; born, Columbiana County, O., Jan. 30, 1844; son of George and Ann Griffith Garrett-son; educated, public schools and private schools, Cornwell-on-the-Hudson, N. Y.; in 1870, married to Ann Scowden; in 1888, second marriage to Emma R. Ely; issue, three children, Margaret, George and Hiram;
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Last Updated on June 28, 2011 by (Probably from Columbiana County) Served from August 22, until November 30, 1812. Capt. William Blackburn Lieut. Samuel Ferguson Ensign George Grimes Sergt. Stephen Miller Sergt. William Milnor Sergt. George Wiseman Sergt. Benjamin Hohne Sergt. William Kerr Corp. Andrew Gibson Corp. Daniel Cron Corp. Joseph Earle Privates Betz, Frederick
Last Updated on June 28, 2011 by (Probably from Columbiana County) Served from March ll, until September 11, 1814. Capt. Isaac Warner Lieut. George Akins Sergt. Reuben Taylor Corp. Michael Musser Cori). John Wilkins Corp. Joseph Gastin Musician, William Altman Privates Babb, Peter Bradfield, Benjamin Butz, Samuel Cormick, George Fuik, Johnston Harper, Jacob McCollister, Jacob
Last Updated on March 11, 2012 by Gaston, William; clergyman; born, Columbiana County, O., April 19, 1835; son of James W. and Rebecca Conke Gaston; A. B., Washington College, Pa., 1858; grad. Western Theological Seminary, 1861; (D. D., 1887, LL. D., 1892, Richmond College Ohio); married, Julia M. Cunningham, of Smith’s Ferry, Pa., May 4,
Last Updated on April 21, 2013 by Sunday, Oct. 18.–Myself and friend proceeded on our journey. We arrived at Siers, a distance of thirty miles, at dusk, much relieved by the change from our horses to the wagon. The roads were muddy, the weather drizzly and the country hilly. Buildings indifferent. The land very fertile
Last Updated on June 28, 2011 by (Probably from Columbiana County) Served from August 25, 1812, until February, 1813. Capt. Daniel Harbaugh Lieut. David Scott Lieut. George Clark Cornet, Michael Wirtz Sergt. James Sharp Sergt. Jonothan Whitacre Sergt. Mordecai Moore Sergt. Henry Hepner Farrier, John Kuntz Trumpeter, Daniel L. Smith Privates Allison, Abner Blackburn, John
Last Updated on July 7, 2011 by After sixty-two years of experience of the most varied nature, Walter Judson Entrikin, prominent attorney, died August 3, 1908, at his residence in Moline, at 316 Sixteenth Street. Unlike many of the older settlers in this county, Attorney Entrikin was born on American soil and spent his entire
Last Updated on June 28, 2011 by (Probably from Columbiana County) Served from July, 1812, until January, 1813. Capt. Thomas Rowland Lieut. Nathaniel McCracken Lieut. David Hostetter Ensign Charles Hoy Sergt. Thomas R. McKnight Sergt. John Millinger Sergt. Samuel Ravers Sergt. James Dyers Corp. Jacob Watson Corp. Aaron Reese Corp. Andre Wesley Corp. Thomas McCracken
Last Updated on June 14, 2011 by Jacob S. Eymann. In the death of Jacob S. Eymann on June 29, 1916, the community of Halstead, Kansas, lost a citizen who for years had stood as a pillar in the advancement and prosperity of that community. He was more than a successful business man. Such was
Last Updated on January 28, 2012 by Gen. Joseph Kennedy Hudson. One of the ablest soldiers of Kansas and most determined fighter for the free-state movement, the late General Hudson will have a lasting fame not only for what he did in the trying years of Kansas’ youth, but also as founder and for many
Last Updated on March 17, 2012 by Edward Buckman. A few years ago Edward Buckman retired from his farm in Shawnee County, where he had spent the most profitable years of his life, and is now living retired at his home 1516 Guthrie Street in Topeka. The Buckman family has played a very worthy part
Last Updated on March 13, 2012 by Clarke, John Hessin; lawyer; born, Lisbon, O., Sept. 18, 1857; son of John and Melissa Hessin Clarke; educated in public schools and by private tutors; entered Western Reserve College, at Hudson, O., graduating in 1877; degree of M. A.; in 1880, studied law under his father’s instruction, and
Last Updated on March 16, 2012 by Arter, Frank A.; retired; born, Hanoverton, O., March 8, 1841; son of David and Charlotte Laffer Arter; Hanover High School and Allegheny College, Meadville, Pa.; degrees, A. B. and M. A., Allegheny; married, Cleveland, Eliza Kingsley; issue, Mrs. Fred L. Taft, Mrs. Lewis E. Myers and Charles K.
Last Updated on June 14, 2011 by H. H. Smith. Republic County had its share of men who have stepped aside from the path of labor to let the younger generation, with their clear-cut hopes and unrealized ambitious and to whom life is still a vast and unexplored country, pass on. This turning aside may
Last Updated on March 3, 2012 by Thomas, Arthur Winfield; bond broker; born, East Liverpool, O., May 24, 1880; son of William and Mary Shannon Thomas; educated, public and private schools; married, Cleveland, Nov. 1, 1905, Jennie H. Lucas; issue, one son, William A.; since 1900, has represented large bond houses in Cleveland; at present
