Biographical Sketch of J. C. McWaters
J. C. McWaters, born in Newtonville, Canada, on September 17, 1853, was the son of John and Jean Copeland McWaters. He received a common school education and married Florence E. Russell in 1878. McWaters moved to Cleveland at age 20, working in men’s clothing before becoming a senior partner at The McWaters-Dolan Co. He was actively involved in real estate, securing public amenities, and was a founding member of Trinity Congregational Church, serving as its building committee president. He was also a Mason, Elk, and Owl.