OHIO STATEWIDE FILES OH-FOOTSTEPS Mailing List *********************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. *********************************************************************** OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest Volume 99 : Issue 652 Today's Topics: #1 GEORGE T. HALLDEN - YOUNGSTOWN, OH [AUPQ38A@prodigy.com (MRS GINA M RE] #2 RALPH G. DAVIS - YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO [AUPQ38A@prodigy.com (MRS GINA M RE] #3 CLEMENT A. RUKENBROD - MAHONING CO [AUPQ38A@prodigy.com (MRS GINA M RE] #4 PLATO PASSENGER LIST [AUPQ38A@prodigy.com (MRS GINA M RE] #5 JOSEPH BUCHHEIT - YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO [AUPQ38A@prodigy.com (MRS GINA M RE] #6 JAMES M. McCARTNEY - MAHONING COUN [AUPQ38A@prodigy.com (MRS GINA M RE] #7 MAHONING COUNTY PART 2 [AUPQ38A@prodigy.com (MRS GINA M RE] Administrivia: To unsubscribe from OH-FOOTSTEPS-D, send a message to OH-FOOTSTEPS-D-request@rootsweb.com that contains in the body of the message the command unsubscribe and no other text. No subject line is necessary, but if your software requires one, just use unsubscribe in the subject, too. ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #1 Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1999 22:40:11, -0500 From: AUPQ38A@prodigy.com (MRS GINA M REASONER) To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <199909030240.WAA15302@mime3.prodigy.com> Subject: GEORGE T. HALLDEN - YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII History of Ohio The American Historical Society Inc., 195 Volume IV, page 157 GEORGE T. HALLDEN is proprietor of a general transfer and trucking business at Youngstown, his business headquarters and offices being at 334 East Wood Street. He was born in Staffordshire, England, December 7, 1872. Six years later, in 1878, his parents, Uriah and Lucella (Foster) Hallden, came to America and settled at Youngstown, where his father followed the trade of shoemaker. His parents are now deceased. George T. Hallden was educated in the public schools of Front Street, and when thirteen years of age, with a single horse, began hauling goods through the streets of Youngstown, and from that modest beginning has made a prosperous transfer business and general cartage. His equipment now consists of two large and two small automobile trucks. He also conducts a garage for trucks, and has a modern home. Mr. Hallden married, December 26, 1888, Miss Mary Crawford, who was born at Youngstown, September 24, 1872, daughter of Isaac and Sarah Jane (Arkwright) Crawford. Mr. and Mrs. Hallden have five children: John, associated with his father in business; Lucilla, wife of Anthony Ferreri, of Youngstown; Gertrude, wife of Edward McElroy, of Youngstown; George William and Harry, both in business with their father. The family are members of St. John's Parish. Mrs. Hallden is a member of the Woman's Benefit Association, and in politics they are republicans. ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #2 Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1999 22:40:13, -0500 From: AUPQ38A@prodigy.com (MRS GINA M REASONER) To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <199909030240.WAA15348@mime3.prodigy.com> Subject: RALPH G. DAVIS - YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII History of Ohio The American Historical Society, Inc., 1925 Volume IV, page 156 RALPH G. DAVIS is active head of one of the oldest and largest insurance agencies in the City of Youngstown, the Davis-Woodman Company. It is a business that was established over forty-five years ago, and with it the Davis family has been identified continuously. Ralph G. Davis was born in Youngstown, in February 1883, son of John R. and Maria S. (Richards) Davis. His mother was born in Wales and died in 1920. His father, a native of Portage County, Ohio, spent his active career in the insurance business and died in 1900. While a member of the State Legislature he took an active part in Legislation which made possible the setting aside of the park known as Mill Creek Park. Ralph G. Davis attended grammar and high schools at Youngstown, and at the age of twenty-one, in 1904, he became associated with his brother John R. in conducting the business known as the John R. Davis Sons. This insurance agency had been established by his father in 1877. In 1906 Ralph Davis bought the interest of his brother, and in 1912 incorporated the business as the Davis Security Insurance Agency Company. In 1923 the present name of Davis-Woodman Company was adopted, with Mr. Davis as president and manager, T.A. Woodman, vice president and treasurer, and A. H. Hardin, secretary. On April 6, 1912, Mr. Davis married Miss Josephine Robbins, a native of Niles, Ohio, and daughter of Charles W. and Julia (Woodward) Robbins. They have two daughters, Julia and Mary. Mr. Davis is a member of the First Baptist Church, is a republican, a member of the Masonic order, and belongs to the Youngstown Club and Youngstown Country Club. He has had the responsibilities of a successful business, but has also been active in local affairs. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Builders Exchange. ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #3 Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1999 22:40:16, -0500 From: AUPQ38A@prodigy.com (MRS GINA M REASONER) To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <199909030240.WAA09220@mime3.prodigy.com> Subject: CLEMENT A. RUKENBROD - MAHONING COUNTY Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII History of Ohio The American Historical Society Inc., 1925 Volume IV, page 157 CLEMENT A. RUKENBROD, whose parents and grandparents were born in Mahoning County, is one of the young men of enterprise in Youngstown, where he is manager of the Crystal Ice & Storage Company. Mr. Rukenbrod was born at Leetonia, Ohio, November 30, 1889, son of William H. and Elizabeth (Wagner) Rukenbrod. His parents were born in Beaver Township, Mahoning County, and are still living there, having devoted their lives to the farm. The paternal grandparents, Solomon T. and Mary (Baird) Rukenbrod, were born in Mahoning County. The maternal grandfather, John Wagner, was born in the same county, both the Wagners and Rukenbrods having been pioneers of this section of Ohio, and originally came from Pennsylvania. Clement A. Rukenbrod was a farm boy during his youth, attended grammar and high schools, and in 1908, at the age of nineteen, went to work for the Crystal Ice & Storage Company as a collector. A year later he was put in the office, became office manager, then was promoted to assistant manager of the business, and since 1918 has had the management of this prosperous business concern. James A. Campbell is president, F.G. King, vice president, and James L. Wick, Jr., secretary and treasurer of the company. Mr. Rukenbrod married, May 30, 1913, Miss Ruth Diser. She was born at New Springfield, Ohio, daughter of Dewin and Sarah Diser. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Rukenbrod are Jane Louise and Sarah Elizabeth. The family are members of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a republican, a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Credit Men's Association, and has held a commission as notary public since 1915. ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #4 Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1999 22:40:09, -0500 From: AUPQ38A@prodigy.com (MRS GINA M REASONER) To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <199909030240.WAA05802@mime3.prodigy.com> Subject: PLATO PASSENGER LIST Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII PLATO PASSENGER LIST (names of passengers listing Ohio as destination) Left Antwerp June 21, 1843, arrived New York, August 16, 1843 National Archives & Records Service Microfilm M-237 page 1 NAME AGE OCCUPATION Bentz, Catherine 21 Servant Eiden, Ann (Tymes) 45 Eiden, Elisabeth 6 Eiden, Anna Maria 3 Eiden, Margaret 22 Eiden, Mathew infant Eiden, Nicholas 11 Eiden, Phillip 7 Eiden, William 53 Farmer Frank, John Peter 28 Wheel Wright Fuhrmann, Catharine Fuhrmann, Margaret 39 Wife Fuhrmann, Maria 2mos. Fuhrmann, Maria Ann 11 Fuhrmann, Nicholas 17 Fuhrmann, Peter 44 Blacksmith Gadert, Ann Catherine 2 Gadert, Catherine 37 Housewife Gadert, John 4 Gadert, John Joseph 47 Wheelwright Gadert, Maria Catherine 7 Gadert, Margaretta 11 Halich, Christopher 5 Halich, Elizabeth 42 Halich, Gerturde 12 Halich, John 42 Farmer Halich, Joseph 6 Halich, Peter 2 Halsch, John 42 Miller Hammacher, Ann Catherine 3 Hammacher, Ann Maria 27 Wife Hammacher, Michael 28 Miner Hammer, Anna Margaratta 25 Hammer, Jacob 25 Tailor Harig, Ann Maria 57 Wife Harig, Ann Maria 1 Harig, Anton 18 Harig, Catherine 11 Harig, Elisabeth 20 Harig, Joseph 58 Farmer Harig, Mathew 16 Heisig, Anthony 1 Heisig, Catharine 39 Heisig, Gertrude 6 Heisig, Henry 40 Shoemaker Heisig, John Peter 4 Heisig, Peter 10 Lanhenthal, Adam 13 Lanhenthal, Ann Maire 48 Wife Lanhenthal, John 44 Laborer Meyer, Ann Maria 27 Meyer, Catharine 6 Meyer, John 3 Meyer, Peter 10 Meyer, Plato born enroute Meyer, Vallentine 38 Miner Musch, Catherine 19 Servant Nassen, Ann Marie 6 Nassen, Helen 49 Wife Nassen, Peter 17 Nassen, Peter Joseph 11 Nassen, John 47 Miner Prickel, Johann 25 Wheel Wright Roller, Tobias 26 Clerk Shoemaker, John 25 Miller Schoener, Ann Margaret 38 Wife Schoener, Charles 42 Wheel Wright Schoener, Christine 12 Schoener, Francis Joseph 11 Schoener,John 8 Schoener, Joseph 4 Schoener, Maria Ann 17 Schoener, Michael 6 Schoener, ? 1 Simons, Ann Maria 4 Simons, Elisabeth 6 Simons, John 2 Simons, Margaret 34 Simons, Margaret under 1 yr Simons, Marie Ann 5 Simons, Nicolis 34 Shoemaker Stachmann, Mathew 23 Carpenter Weber, Ann Margaritta 45 Weber, Anton 30 Shoemaker Weber, John 11 Weber, John Anthony 41 Shoemaker Weber, Louisa 3 Weber, Margaret 6 Weber, Maria 8 Wirchen, Anbert 4 Wirchen, Ann Maria 32 Wife Wirchen, Ann Maria 2 Wirchen, Catherine Gertrude 7 Wirchen, Hubert 42 Mason Wirchen, John 47 Zimmerman, Anne 63 ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #5 Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1999 22:40:17, -0500 From: AUPQ38A@prodigy.com (MRS GINA M REASONER) To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <199909030240.WAA15116@mime3.prodigy.com> Subject: JOSEPH BUCHHEIT - YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII History of Ohio The American Historical Society, Inc., 1925 Volume IV, page 157 JOSEPH BUCHHEIT is a general contractor whose work has been a contributing factor to the building enterprise around Youngstown for a number of years. Mr. Buchheit came to Youngstown many years ago as a boy from a foreign land, and has overcome the handicap of lack of knowledge of the American language and has mastered many difficulties in his rise to prosperity. He was born in one of the Rhine provinces of Germany, March 22, 1876, son of Bernard and Mary (Wagner) Buchheit. His parents spent all their lives in Germany. Joseph Buchheit was reared and educated there, and at the age of seventeen came to Youngstown. For one year he worked on farms, and then learned the brick laying trade. He was a journeyman bricklayer eight years, and then took up mason contracting. Since 1907 his business has been that of a general contractor with offices in the Rayen-Wood Building. He has served as a trustee of the Builders Exchange of Youngstown. In 1899 Mr. Buchheit married Miss Mary Wilhelm, a native of Youngstown, and daughter of Mathew and Angeline (Veanthier) Wilhelm. Her parents were born in Germany. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Buchheit are: Bernard, who married Florence Joyce, Carl, Angla, Marian, Earl, Alma and Margaret. The son Bernard is now the active business associate of his father. The family are members of St. Joseph's German Catholic Church. Mr. Buchheit is a republican and a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #6 Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1999 22:40:05, -0500 From: AUPQ38A@prodigy.com (MRS GINA M REASONER) To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <199909030240.WAA05786@mime3.prodigy.com> Subject: JAMES M. McCARTNEY - MAHONING COUNTY Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII HISTORY OF OHIO The American Historical Society, Inc., 1925 Volume IV, page 156 JAMES M. McCARTNEY, president of the McCartney Realty Company, with offices in the Home Savings and Loan Building, at Youngstown, has spent practically all his life on land acquired by his grandfather in pioneer times, more than a century ago. The McCartney Realty company was organized to develop a portion of the old McCartney homestead as a home sub-division. Mr. McCartney was born in Coitsville Township of Mahoning county, February 15, 1873, son of Joseph and Mary (Milligan) McCartney. His grandfather, James McCartney was born in Ireland, October 1, 1791, and in 1815 married Elizabeth Maxwell, who was born in the same locality in 1793. In 1817 they came to America, and in 1819 settled at Youngstown, where James McCartney worked as a shoemaker and also conducted a brick yard, making the material which entered into one of the first brick houses in the city. Subsequently he bought the land in Coitsville Township which has since been known as the McCartney homestead. He died there April 16, 1869, and his wife, on April 14, 1865. Joseph G. McCartney, their son, was born in an old log house that stood on the McCartney homestead, July 10, 1834, and as a boy he helped erect the substantial brick house in which he spent the greater part of his life. He was a farmer and dairyman, and during his lifetime he laid out a portion of his farm into what he named Marion Heights, in honor of his granddaughter, Marion McGeehan. He was a pioneer in the prohibition movement and also advocated woman's suffrage, and for a number of years was a justice of the peace. He was an official member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Joseph G. McCartney, who died March 19, 1910, married, December 13, 1865, Miss Mary Milligan. She was born at Coitsville, September 25, 1840, and still lives at the McCartney homestead. Her father, James Milligan, was born in Ireland, son of John and Margaret Milligan, and the family came to the United States when he was a boy. James Milligan married Catherine McGuffey, member of the family of Mahoning County distinguished especially in educational affairs. She was a granddaughter of Alexander McGuffey, and her mother, Catherine McGuffey, was a sister of William H. McGuffey, editor of the famous "McGuffey Readers." Joseph G. McCartney and wife had the following children: William, who was educated as a civil engineer, and is now deceased; Matilda, mother of the Marion McGeehan, above mentioned, by her first husband, Thomas McGeehan, and she is now Mrs. William H. Reed, of East Youngstown; Bessie, widow of Dr. Osborne Yost, of East Youngstown; James M.; Adeline, wife of I.L. Small, of Pasadena, California, and Minnie, who died at the age of sixteen years. James M. McCartney, only surviving son, was reared at the old homestead, was educated in the public schools, and as a boy assisted his father on the farm and in operating the dairy. After his marriage he built a modern residence on an acre of ground adjoining the home of his parents, and continued farming, though for five years he was employed in a factory. He then resumed farming and dairying at the old homestead, with offices in the Home Savings and Loan Building at Youngstown. He and other members of the family organized the McCartney Realty Company, to develop and sell the old homestead farm. He is president of the company, Mrs. Reed is general manager, and Mrs. Yost is secretary and treasurer. The company has also handled a tract of 117 acres on Lake Milton. Mr. McCartney is a trustee of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and for many years served as a member of the Board of Education of East Youngstown. He is independent in politics, and is a member of the Lodge and Encampment of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. On June 23, 1897, he married Miss Laura B. Willson, a native of Coitsville Township, and daughter of Albert and Lucille Willson, the only daughter of their marriage, Geraldine, died at the age of fourteen months. ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #7 Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1999 22:40:01, -0500 From: AUPQ38A@prodigy.com (MRS GINA M REASONER) To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <199909030240.WAA09576@mime3.prodigy.com> Subject: MAHONING COUNTY PART 2 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII Historical Collections of Ohio By Henry Howe, LL.D., 1898 MAHONING COUNTY PART 2 In the course of the day they came. The countenance of Capt. Peters, as soon as he saw a white man present, scowled with hatred, revenge and defiance. Hillman endeavored to pacify him, but with little effect. During the interview, a conversation was had between Captains George and Peters in the Seneca language, in which Capt. Peters endeavored to persuade the other that they ought to kill Hillman and Randall, and before the whites could unite in defence dispatch them in detail. But Capt. George would not agree to it, unwilling that Hillman, to whom he had conceived a liking, should be killed. It was not known to either that Hillman was acquainted with the Seneca language, in which this conversation was held; he was, however, and it may be conceived with what interest he listened to it. Hillman succeeded after several attempts in drawing Capt. Peters aside, and offered him a considerable sum, if he would go to Cuyahoga on some business for the whites. This bribe, it seems, had its desired effect. The Indians retired a short distance and held a consultation, during which Randall became so much alarmed that he proposed that each should take his horse and endeavor to make his escape. Hillman would not go, but observing that the Indians had left their guns leaning upon two trees near by told Randall to station himself, and if, on their return, one of their number should be painted black (which Hillman knew was their custom when one was to be killed) then each should seize upon the guns and sell his life as dearly as possible. After a long time, however, they returned; Capt. Peters holding up a wampum belt with three strings, and saying that they had agreed to hold a council with the whites, on condition that three things should be done, as their wampum indicated. 1st, that George Foulk should act as interpreter; 2d, that the council should be held within six days; and 3d, that McMahon should be kept until the council. These things being agreed to, Hillman and Randall returned the same day to Youngstown, where they found all the inhabitants assembled, waiting in anxious suspense to learn the result of the expedition, and every preparation made for a sudden flight, in case it should have proved unsuccessful. Great was their joy on seeing Hillman and his companion arrive in safety, and telling what had been done. The inhabitants immediately set themselves about making the necessary preparations for the council. On the day appointed, two Indians made their appearance, and were conducted by Mr. Hillman to the place prepared to hold their council. After the ceremony of smoking, commenced the speeches, and it was generally conceded that Capt. Peters had the best of the argument, and throughout the whole of the consultation showed a decided superiority over the whites opposed to him in adroitness and force of argument, although our people had appointed three of their best men for that purpose (the late Judge Pease, of Warren,a and Gov. Huntington being of the number), all of whom had prepared themselves for this encounter with Indian shrewdness. The result of the council was satisfactory to both parties; that McMahon should be tried by a jury of his own color, according to the laws of his own country. There were about three hundred people present at the council, among whom was Mr. Hudson, of Portage county, and Mr. Ely, of Deerfield. Thus was tranquillity restored, mainly through the instrumentality of Mr. Hillman, a service which was so highly appreciated by Ephraim Root, the agent of the Connecticut Land Company, that he agreed on the part of the company that he would give him one hundred acres of land; the promise, however, was never redeemed. Soon after, McMahon was sent by order of Gov. St. Clair,under a strong guard, to abide his trial at a special court ordered for that purpose, to be held in Youngstown by the Judges, Return J. Meigs and Benjamin Ives. Gilman, Backus & Tod were attorneys for the people; and Mr. Simple, John S. Edwards and Benjamin Tappan for the prisoner. The court was attended by persons from a great distance, and it was generally believed that many had come with a determination to rescue McMahon, in case he should be found guilty. He was, however, acquitted, principally upon the testimony of one Knox, who swore that McMahon retreated a step or two before he fired, which probably was not true, and was not believed by those who had visited the spot on the day after the affair. Capt. Peters was upon the bench during the whole trial, and was satisfied that he had received a fair trial, and should, according to the laws of the whites, have been acquitted. As soon as Knox swore that McMahon retreated before he fired, Capt. Peters gave a characteristic "ugh", and whispered to Judge Meigs that the jury would acquit the prisoner. Thus terminated this critical affair, after which the settlement increased with great rapidity, and Col. Hillman from that time has enjoyed the confidence and respect of his fellow-citizens, twice expressed in electing him sheriff, under the territorial government, and in various other ways, and still lives respected and beloved by all. YOUNGSTOWN IN 1846. -Youngstown is the largest and most flourishing town in Mahoning county, beautifully situated on the the north bank of the Mahoning river, sixty-five miles from Pittsburg, Penn., nine miles from Canfield, the seat of justice for the county of Mahoning, fourteen from Warren, the county-seat of Trumbull county, thirty from Ravenna, Portage county and twenty-seven from New Lisbon, Columbiana county. It contains about 1,200 inhabitants, has 12 mercantile stores, 3 warehouses for receiving and forwarding goods and produce on the canal; 4 churches -1 Presbyterian, 1 Episcopal Methodist, 1 Protestant Methodist and 1 Disciples. The Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal passes through the village, and the products of the surrounding country are sent here for shipment. Few places in Ohio are more beautifully situated; few have greater facilities for manufacturing, or bid fairer to become places of wealth and importance. Bituminous coal and iron ore abound in the immediate vicinity of the village and along the line of the canal, adequate, it is believed, to the wants of a a large manufacturing place. Several of the coal banks are already opened and successfully and profitably worked. The mines of the Hon. David Tod furnish about one hundred tons of coal per day, and those of Crawford, Camp & Co. about sixty, all of which have hitherto found a ready market at Cleveland for steamboat fuel. It has recently been ascertained that the coal in the valley of the Mahoning is well adapted in its raw state to the smelting of iron ore, and three furnaces similar to the English and Scotch furnaces, each capable of producing from sixty to one hundred tons of pig-metal per week, have been erected in the township, and near to the village. A large rolling-mill has been erected in the village, at which is made the various sizes of bar, rod and hoop iron; also sheet iron, nails and spikes. The "Youngstown Iron Company" and the "Eagle Iron and Steel Company" contemplate the erection of machinery for the purpose of making the T and H rails; and it is more than probable that the various railroads now projected in Ohio and the adjoining states will be supplied with rails from this point. In addition to the above, there is quite a number of small manufacturing establishments for making tin-ware, cloth, axes, wagons, buggies, etc., etc. The amount of capital invested in the manufacturing of iron is probably $200,000. The view given was taken from the southeast, a few hundred yards to the left of the road leading to Pittsburg, and near the residence of Mr. Homer Hine, shown on the right. In front appears the canal and Mahoning river: on the left the rolling-mill of the Youngstown Iron Company. In the distance a part of the town is shown; the spires seen are respectively, commencing on the right, those of the Presbyterian, Disciples and Episcopal Methodist churches; near, on the left of the last named, appears the Protestant Methodist church. -Old Edition. -continued in part 3 -------------------------------- End of OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest V99 Issue #652 *******************************************