Frank Scribner Mason (1848 - 1928)

Born 15 Feb 1848 in Coal Run, Washington County, Ohio

Ancestors

Husband of Irena J. (Davis) Mason — married 14 Jun 1878 in Washington County, Ohio

Descendants

Died 12 Mar 1928 at age 80 in Bellaire, Ohio

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Biography

Source: Genealogy Trails - Belmont County, Ohio, Genealogy and History - Biographies

Mason, Frank S. -- justice of the peace at Bellaire, Ohio, is a man of upright character, and his worth is greatly appreciated by the citizens in his community. He is a true-hearted, conscientious gentleman, with a good, clean record, and has proved to be an honorable and efficient judge. His birth occurred in 1849 near Coal Run, Washington County, Ohio, and there he spent his youthful days and obtained his scholastic training. Mr. Mason was joined in the bonds of matrimony with Miss Irena Davis, who is a descendant of one of the oldest families of Washington County. They have a family of four children and reside in their pretty modern residence at No. 2629 Belmont street. Our subject was but a boy when the Civil War broke out, but he nevertheless served eighteen months during the latter years as a member of Company F, 63rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was engaged in various occupations while living in Washington County, among them agricultural pursuits, but in 1881 he removed with his wife and family to Belmont County and chose Bellaire for his permanent home. His first occupation at that city was in coal mining, and this he continued until May, 1887, and at that date embarked in business for himself, setting up a grocery store in the First Ward on Belmont street. His store was well managed and nicely arranged, and he remained in the business until 1891, the year in which he was elected to his present office, justice of the peace. As a justice he served with such satisfaction to all that he has been re-elected consecutively three times and is now serving his fourth term in that office. Mr. Mason has gained an enviable reputation as a pension and claim attorney, and has adjusted several thousand claims since taking up this line of work, in which he has met with more than ordinary success. Fraternally he is a valued member of the G.A.R., Knights of Pythias, Elks, American Mechanics, Turners and the Masonic order. [Centennial History of Belmont County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens, edited by A.T. McKelvey, 1903 - Tr. by K. Mohler]

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Frank was born in 1848, the son of John and Rosannah (Devol-Scribner) Mason, in Coal Run, Washington County, Ohio, where he was raised.

With the Civil War raging Frank was able to join the Union Army late in the war serving with the 63rd Ohio Infantry as a member of General Sherman's Army of Tennessee. Frank saw action during the March to the Sea through Georgia and then as the army turned north through the Carolinas and on into Virginia. Finally the 63rd participated in the Grand Review through Washington D.C. on May 24, 1865.

After the war Frank went back to Ohio and studied law. On June 15, 1878, Frank married Irene Davis, the daughter of James Dudley and Elizabeth (Congdon) Davis, in Washington County. They initially settled in Washington County and then in around1886 they moved to Bellaire, Belmont County, Ohio.

Frank and Irene had the following children:

Mary Maud Mason (Long) - (1878- 1961)

Grosvnor Brook Mason - (1880-1952)

Otto Mason - (1882-1912)

Hal Franklin Mason - (1888-1977)

Frank lived until 1928 when he passed at 80 years of age. Irene lived on until 1934 when she was 76 years old. Their bodies are buried together in the Greenwood Cemetery in Pultney Township, Belmont County, Ohio.

Sources

See also:

• FamilySearch Person: KXDZ-927

• "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MX38-KDG : 9 November 2014), Franklin Masen in household of John Masen, Adams, Washington, Ohio, United States; citing family 61, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

• United States National Park Service Civil War Database Soldier Details on Frank S. Mason

• 63rd Ohio Infantry Regiment described on Wikipedia

• "United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M6KQ-DQF : 12 April 2016), Frank Mason in household of Rosanah Mason, Ohio, United States; citing p. 24, family 215, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 552,778.

• "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X8XN-CYF : 10 December 2017), Franklin S. Mason and Irene Davis, 14 Jun 1878; citing Washington, Ohio, United States, reference cn5419; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 946,209.

• "Ohio Births and Christenings, 1821-1962," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XDY4-Q52 : 11 February 2018), Frank S. Mason in entry for Mary Maud Mason, 28 Nov 1878; citing Adams, Washington, Ohio, reference v 2 p 55; FHL microfilm 941,955.

• United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M83H-P9Z : accessed 11 May 2016), Frank S Mason, Coal Run, Washington, Ohio, United States; citing enumeration district ED 239, sheet 411C, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 1076; FHL microfilm 1,255,076. 1880 U.S. Census

• "Ohio, County Births, 1841-2003," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q238-GHRY : 9 March 2018), Frank Schribner Mason in entry for Grosvnor Brook Mason, 27 Jul 1880; citing Birth, Cole Run, Washington, Ohio, United States, county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 2,293,026.

• "Ohio Births and Christenings, 1821-1962," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XX98-TPF : 11 February 2018), Frank Mason in entry for Otto Mason, 31 Aug 1882; citing , BELMONT, OHIO, reference 2:GP63QQ; FHL microfilm 902,137.

• "Ohio Births and Christenings, 1821-1962," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XDYB-KS8 : 11 February 2018), Frank S. Mason in entry for Hal Franklin Mason, 01 Jul 1890; citing Bellaire, Belmont, Ohio, reference v 3 p 177; FHL microfilm 902,141.

• Ohio Death Index, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VKRW-H8J : accessed 11 May 2016), Frank S Mason, 12 Mar 1928; from "Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2007," database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2010); citing vol. , certificate number , Ohio Historical Society, Columbus; Ohio Department of Health, State Vital Statistics Unit, Columbus. Ohio Death Record

• Death Cert has wrong year: "Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X8LT-SL5 : Fri Oct 13 19:58:33 UTC 2023), Entry for Frank S Mason and John Mason, 12 Mar 1928.

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171259683/frank-s-mason: accessed 30 October 2023), memorial page for Frank S Mason (15 Feb 1859–12 Mar 1928), Find A Grave: Memorial #171259683, citing Greenwood Cemetery, Pultney Township, Belmont County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by shasha2060 (contributor 48659596).