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| Harry C. Ashbaugh, manager of the Columbus White Lead Company, was born at East Liverpool, Ohio, September 23, 1869. His great-grand-father, a native of Germany, took up his abode in Pennsylvania after emigrating to the new world and for many years conducted a stage coach line in that state. The grandfather, Henry Ashbaugh, whose birth occurred in East Liverpool, Ohio, in 1826, was one of the early pioneer farmers of that section of the state. John H. Ashbaugh, the father of our subject, who was bon in East Liverpool. Ohio, in January, 1845, entered the army as a drummer boy at the age of fifteen, his services covering a period of three years. He was engaged in the manufacture of pottery throughout his active business career and was called to his final rest in 1907. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Margaret Mumford, is a daughter of one of the pioneers of Salineville, Ohio, who is still living, having now attained the age of almost one hundred years. Unto John H. and Margaret (Mumford) Ashbaugh were born four children, namely: May, the wife of Charles A. Gibson, an oil dealer of Springfield, Illinois: Stella, the wife of L. D. Logan, of Toronto, Canada; William, deceased; and Harry C., of this review. In his political views Mr. Ashbaugh is a republican, but does not consider himself bound by party ties if believes that the candidate of another party is better fitted for the office in question. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Methodist Episcopal church. He owns a commodious and attractive residence at No. 236 Northwood avenue and is a well known and popular citizen of Columbus. Source Information: page 322 Taylor, William Alexander. History of Columbus and Franklin County, Ohio, Vol. 1, Chicago: S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909. | ||||||||||
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