OHIO STATEWIDE FILES OH-FOOTSTEPS Mailing List Issue 125 ************************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES(tm) NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm All documents placed in the USGenWeb Archives remain the property of the contributors, who retain publication rights in accordance with US Copyright Laws and Regulations. In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, these documents may be used by anyone for their personal research. They may be used by non-commercial entities so long as all notices and submitter information is included. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit. Any other use, including copying files to other sites, requires permission from the contributors PRIOR to uploading to the other sites. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgenwebarchives.org ************************************************************************** OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest Volume 04 : Issue 125 Today's Topics: #1 Oh-Mahoning Co. Bios (Neff) [Archives ] #2 Fw: OBIT-Russell- Lucas Co., Toled ["Ohio Archives EV1" To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <20040821152412.20839.qmail@mail.best1-host.com> Subject: Oh-Mahoning Co. Bios (Neff) Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Mahoning County OhArchives Biographies.....Neff, John E. February 24 1849 - August 6 1940 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/ohfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jennifer Neff ffen@zoominternet.net August 21, 2004, 11:24 am Author: History of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley Ohio, 1921 History of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley Ohio, 1921 Volumes I, II and III by Jos. G. Butler, Jr.: Publishers: American Historical Society, Chicago and New York Excerpts from Volume III, page 19 John E. Neff While for nearly thirty years his home has been in the Village of Canfield, John E. Neff still has most of his active interests out in the country on his farm. For upwards of half a century he has been one of the prominent farmers, stock raisers and stock feeders in Mahoning County. He was born a mile and three-quarters east of Canfield February 24 1849, son of Martin and Catherine (Wilson) Neff. His father was born March 24, 1826, and when this was written was still alive, one of the oldest men in the county. John E. Neff was the only son of his parents. There were four daughters: Mrs. Caroline Baird, of Beaver Township; Elizabeth, who died at the age of fifteen; Mrs. Mary Blackburn, who died young; and Mrs. Lois Edsell (sic Edsall). John E. Neff grew up on the home farm. In 1870 he married Harriet Seanzebecher (sic Sanzenbacher). Her father, John Seanzebecher (sic Sanzenbacher), came to the United States when a lad with his parents. He was a tanner by trade, and after locating at Canfield married Sarah Oswald. He developed a very successful tanning industry at Canfield, and subsequently built a large tannery along the railroad tracks. He not only made leather but converted his product into belting. The business was profitably continued until larger plants under corporation management absorbed it. John Seanzebecher (sic Sanzenbacher) subsequently moved to a farm near the Neff homestead, and it was this propinquity of residence that made John Neff acquainted with his future wife. John Seanzebecher (sic Sanzenbacher) died in the village of Canfield at the age of ninety-one. For twenty years after his marriage John E. Neff remained at the old homestead, farming, buying and feeding and shipping cattle. He also opened a meat market in the village, and was associated with his son in that enterprise for a number of years, finally turning its management over to the son. With his son Calvin he was also in the general merchandise business for about ten years, and for three years operated a livery stable. Mr. Neff still retains the old farm, comprising 340 acres, and so divided into range that it constitutes three distinct farms with two sets of building improvements. He has been very fortunate in his tenants, and from father to son has had one family for forty years. Mr. Neff still owns the cattle, sheep and other livestock on the farm and uses his land as a profitable feeding ground, frequently buying carloads of stock in Chicago and after keeping it through the winter, sending direct to market. Mr. Neff moved to the village of Canfield in 1891, primarily for the purpose of educating his children, and subsequently found it to his interest to remain, his farm being in good hands. Mr. Neff has never cared for politics, has voted for the man best qualified, though nominally he is a democrat. His children are five sons and one daughter. The daughter, Sarah, lives at home. Ensign is a dealer in hides, living at Canfield and married May Porter, who died in 1918. The other sons are Martin, Cyrus H., Calvin and Roy J. 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During his long tenure at the Rivoli, Mr. Russell became known as a person who never threw anything away. Five rooms were packed to the ceilings with props and sound effects. Mr. Russell also provided props for many stage shows that came to Toledo, as well as for many amateur productions given here. Surviving are sisters, Mrs. Adeline Fluge, Toledo, and Mrs. Leona Russell, Bryan, OH and brothers, John and Harry, both of Toledo. Services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Rosary Cathedral with burial in Calvary Cemetery. The body is in the Murphy-Roach Mortuary. Toledo Blade dated 10-22-1963 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.712 / Virus Database: 468 - Release Date: 6/27/04 ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #3 Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2004 05:37:31 -0400 From: "Ohio Archives EV1" To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <1f8101c4882b$a5ebc5c0$0300a8c0@margaret> Subject: Fw: Obit : Vinez, 1945, Stark County Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit ----- Original Message ----- From: "Walter Ebie" To: Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 7:13 AM DR. L.S. VINEZ, 77, TAKEN BY DEATH Dentist, served two terms as Louisville Mayor Dr. Louis S. Vinez, 77, dentist, who served two terms as mayor of Louisville, died Friday night in the home on W. Main St. He suffered a cerebral hemorrhage two years ago. Dr. Vinez practiced dentistry 44 years and also had operated an insurance agency. A pianist and organist, he was prominent in musical activities of the village. Before entering Notre Dame university, he studied piano and organ and in 1887 received a teachers diploma from the Ohio Music Teachers association. Began Practice In 1895 After one year at Notre Dame, he entered the dental school at Western Reserve university and was graduated in 1895, returning to Louisville to begin practice in an office in his home. He later built at office adjoining his residence, using it for both his dental practice and insurance business. In 1900 he was elected mayor of Louisville and served two terms, after which he served four years as village treasurer. He was elected president of the Louisville Library association, holding the office until his health failed. He closed his dental office in 1939. As a young man he taught piano to obtain money to attend college, and for 20 years was organist at St. Louis Catholic church, of which he was a life member. He was a past president of the Stark County Dental society. Popular Banquet Speaker Known for his keen mind and ready wit, Dr. Vinez was popular as an after dinner speaker at banquets and gatherings in Louisville and nearby towns. In addition to his church affiliation, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Holy Name society. His widow, Mrs. Mary B. Vinez; two daughters, Mrs. John Ickes and Mrs. Lawrence Gotter of Louisville , and eight grandchildren survive. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Louis Catholic church. Rev. Fr. Francis Palm officiated with the burial in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were close friends of Dr. Vinez, including Marion Thurin of Canton, John Maudru of Maximo and Edward Schrader, Henry Cholley, Harry King and Richard Crum of Louisville. (From the Louisville Herald, January 18, 1945, page1 -------------------------------- End of OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest V04 Issue #125 *******************************************