The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-10-12
DAVID l.. WADSWORTH.


Nancy Nawton) Wadsworth, was born in
Beckett, Mass, June 1, 1895 In his eighth
year he came with his parents to Yelling
ton, and for fiftynine consecutive years has
been a resident of this place. Growing
up with the town, he became identified
with its progress, and has been until his
death an important factor in its advancing
prosperity.
On October 20, 1850, he was united in
marriage to Miss Rosa @. Woodwork, of
Rochester, Ohio Their union was blessed
with three children, of whom the eldest,
Kitty May, died at the age of two years.
The two children remaining are Leon II.
Wadsworth, of Greenwich, and Mrs D. b.
Ordway, of this place.
OF the seyen Wadsworth brothers, there
remain Rev. L. NJ. Wadsworth, of Mime
apolis, A. o. Wadsworth, of Saranac, Mich,
and F. S. Wadsworth, of this place. The
four deceased have all passed away sud-
denly.
In 1869 Mr.. WadSwolih bought plan
ing mill in Wellington, and has since been
engaged in business OF this character, his
mill being one of Wellington's best in
dustries With his son he has been engag.
ed in a like enterprise at Greenwich.
Mr.. Wadsworth's political faith dates
from the famous "Rescue Case" Of 1853,
since which time he has been democrat.
During the war he was Jealous Tor the
Union, however, and called the meeting
from which went forth the first troops
to avenge the firing on Fort Sumter
Although the district in which he lived
has always .been republican, Mr.. Wads-
worth has received many political honors.
April l, 1878, he was appointed by Gov.
r, N. Bishop trustee OF the Cleveland
asylum for the insane, which position he
held for five years. Governor Hoadley
appointed him a trustee Of the state instl-
tuition for the blind, which position he
held through that administration and the
entire first term of Gov. Foraker.
In 1876 he was nominated for state
treasurer and was defeated by only two
votes. In 1888, he was nominated for con.
gress and reduced the republican major.
ty In his own county over 400. In 1890 he
was offered the same nomination, but de-
clined.
April ], 1901, he was appointed by Gov.
James L. Campbell member OF the
worlds fair board Of managers for Ohio.
He was on the building committee Of this
board and was active in all Its business.
Although not a member Of any church,
he was a member Of the society Of the
Congregational church Of Wellington and
was regular In his attendance upon It's ser
vice. He will be greatly missed by the
whole community.
The funeral services took place from his
late residence at two p. m. Tuesday. Rev.
w. E. Barton officiating, after which the
Knights Templars from the commandery
at Norwalk and Ofienta! Of Cleveland
held impressive services at the house and
grave.
The order Of the procession was as fol-
lows: Wellington band, members Of the
older of the Free and Accepted Masons
from Wellington, New London, Greenwich
and LaGrange, Knights Templars, hearse,
employees from the mills at Wellington
and Greenwich followed by line Of iorty
two carriages. A number Of friends and
the order of secrets OF which he was an
honored member presented wreaths and
pillows Of flowers. The employees of mills
also presented beautiful pillow Of flowers
as a token Of tho high esteem they held
for their late employer.
1t was probably the largest funeral that
was ever held In Wellington.
Every mill and shop was closed on
Tuesday afternoon out Of respect for the
deceased.