Washington County Historical Society

LEWIS FRANK BAKER (1869-1961) (FIRST PICTURE) The man whose name forms the caption to this sketch was not favored by inherited wealth or the assistance of influential friends, but in spite of this fact, by perseverance, industry and wise economy he has attained a comfortable station in life and is well and favorably known throughout his section of Washington County, being numbered among the leading business men and influential citizens of California, Pennsylvania. Lewis Fra...Continue reading

Laid Back History - The Blizzard from Manitoba On this episode Clay will talk about the great snow of 1884. The snow lasted only two days, but it brought every day life tona screeching halt for almost a week, and left lasting damage in its wake. To watch past episodes visit Facebook.com/lemoynehouse/live... If you would like to help support the Washington County Historical Society you can do so by visiting wchspa.org and clicking Donate Now. You can become a member of the Washington County Historical Society by visiting wchspa.org and clicking Join Now.

PHILIP A. LEY, M.D. (1879-1948) (FIRST AND SECOND PICTURES) In what are known as the learned professions, advancement is gained only through painstaking and long continued effort, and especially is this true in the medical profession. Prestige in the healing art is the outcome of strong mentality, close application, thorough mastery of its great underlying principles and the ability to apply theory to practice in the treatment of diseases. God intellectual training, thorou...Continue reading

THE MARK BORLAND FAMILY - THE CHILDREN: John P. Borland (1854-1912) was a business man of the old school and was universally considered one of the best in his line of trade in this section of the state. He was a graduate of Duff’s Commercial College, Pittsburgh, and was well known as an expert accountant. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, in which he had attained all the degrees of the York Rite, being a member of Commandery No. 1, Knights Templar of Pittsburgh. ...Continue reading

All New Special Episode of Laid Back History Sponsored by the Washington County Community Foundation The Tuskegee Airmen of Washington County Tuesday, November 10th at 7:00pm... The Tuskegee Airmen were the first black pilots in American armed forces history. There was a large representation of Tuskegee Airmen from Western Pennsylvania. Of these 93 men from Western Pennsylvania, 5 came from Washington County. On this special episode of Laid Back History, Clay will talk about the history of the Tuskegee Airmen in World War II and tell the stories of the five that served from Washington County. facebook.com/lemoynehouse/live https://youtu.be/UsBbXEiviX0

THE MARK BORLAND FAMILY Among the families of Washington County, the various members of which have been closely and actively identified with the business and commercial interests of the locality and have contributed in a very definite measure to the welfare and prosperity of their community, specific mention should be made herein of the Borland family, one of the solid and substantial families of the county, whose record is one of which its members have just reason to be pro...Continue reading

HUGH T. HOLLAND (1896-1985) Throughout an active and interesting career duty has ever been the motive of action of Hugh T. Holland, a progressive and successful merchant of Hickory, Washington County. He has performed well his part in life and it is a compliment worthily bestowed to say that this locality is honored by his citizenship. He has achieved definite success through his own efforts and is thoroughly deserving of the proud American title of self-made man, enjoying...Continue reading

JAMES NEWELL BEMIS, M.D. (1845-1917). In the list of Washington County’s respected and successful professional men, no name occupied a higher place than that of James Newell Bemis, beloved physician, whose death occurred at his home in West Middletown on the 23rd of December, 1917. Standing as he did for many years at the head of one of the most important and exacting professions, his labors were long directed for the physical amelioration of the people of his community and...Continue reading

DAVID C. MORROW (1882-1953) (FIRST AND SECOND PICTURES), vice president and treasurer of the Citizens Water Company of Washington and chief engineer and superintendent of the plant of that company, is one of the best known civil engineers in this section of the state. He is a native son of Washington County and a member of one of its real pioneer families, the Morrows having been represented here since early days. He was born on a farm in Donegal Township, august 27, 1882. ...Continue reading

Get your election results here first! Although, we might be the only ones reporting on these results since the election we will be talking about is from 1891. On tonight's episode we examine a ballot box from Beallsville, Pa. last used on November 3, 1891. We will discuss the history of the box we will have a recount of the ballots that still remain in the box today. If you would like support Laid Back History and the Washington County Historical Society, you can do so by mak...ing a donation by visiting www.wchspa.org and clicking Donate Now. If you would like to become a member of the Historical Society, visit www.wchspa.org and click Join Now. To watch past episodes of Laid Back History, visit Facebook.com/lemoynehouse/live New episodes of Laid Back History air each Tuesday at 7:00pm

All New Laid Back History "Election Day Special" Tonight at 7:00pm facebook.com/lemoynehouse/live Get your election results here first! Although, we might be the only ones reporting on these results since the election we will be talking about is from 1891.... On tonight's episode we examine a ballot box from Beallsville, Pa. last used on November 3, 1891. We will discuss the history of the box we will have a recount of the ballots that still remain in the box today.

WAYNE M. CULLEY (1898-1971) (FIRST PICTURE Wayne M. Culley and Estella Hughes Culley) In the list of Washington County’s active, successful and well liked citizens, Wayne M. Culley, postmaster of Burgettstown, occupies a prominent position. His record as a public official has been a most commendable one, being marked by strict fidelity to duty and notable ability in directing the affairs of his important branch of public service. Exactness and thoroughness characterize all...Continue reading

JOHN ALLEN DOUGLASS, M.D. (1874-1936) In analyzing the career of the successful practitioner of the healing art it will invariably be found that a broad-minded sympathy with the sick and suffering and an honor, earnest desire to aid his afflicted fellowmen have gone hand in hand with skill and able judgment. Dr. J. A. Douglass embodies in his makeup these necessary qualifications to a marked degree, and by close application to his profession he has built up a large and remu...Continue reading

WILLIAM G. SHILLITO (1850-1934) (FIRST PICTURE) The chief characteristics of William G. Shillito, well known citizen of Burgettstown, who is now living retired after a long and busy life, are keenness of perception, an unflagging energy, honesty of purpose and motive and every-day common sense, which have enable him through the years to not only conserve his own interests but also contribute to the advancement and welfare of his county. Mr. Shillito was born at Bavington, Pe...Continue reading

JAMES M. WIEGMAN (1891-1986) (FIRST PICTURE) Success comes not as a matter of change but only as the legitimate result of well applied energy, unflagging determination, and perseverance in a course of action one decides upon. James M. Wiegman has sought no royal road to success but has indefatigably worked for it along the well beaten paths of those who have won in the battle of life along well tried lines. He is numbered among the enterprising, progressive and public-spir...Continue reading

ADDISON VERNER CAMPBELL SR. (1888-1968) One of the leading citizens and enterprising and successful business men of McDonald is Addison Verner Campbell Sr., who is one of the leading real estate and insurance men of this part of Washington County. (FIRST PICTURE is courtesy of Tom Taborski and McDonald, Pa. Historical and Memorabilia facebook page) He is a native of McDonald, born on the 4th of May, 1888. Addison Verner Campbell (1888-1968) was the son of Graham S. Campbell...Continue reading

ELIZA LOGAN WILSON (1873-1965) (FIRST PICTURE) Few residents of Monongahela City have so impressed their individualities on their fellow citizens as has Eliza Logan Wilson, who was for many years manager of The Daily Republic and has served as treasurer of the city of Monongahela. During the years of her active life here she has taken a helpful interest in everything relating to the welfare and advancement of the community and has grown in the confidence and esteem of the pe...Continue reading

ULYSSES G. BOAK (1864-1928) (FIRST PICTURE) The life history of him whose name heads this sketch has been for many years closely identified with the history of Venice, Washington County. His career has been one of untiring activity and has been crowned with a degree of success attained by those only who devote themselves indefatigably to the work before them. He is of a high type among the men of his community whose abilities have achieved results that are most commendable...Continue reading

On this special episode of Laid Back History, Clay will be visiting the Sewickley Valley Historical Society to learn more about Major Daniel Leet. SVHS is generously donating documents pertaining to Daniel Leet to the Washington County Historical Society and we want to first learn about this man who fought in the American Revolution, was part of Crawford's Expedition, was one of the first commissioners of Washington County, and was an early surveyor in Southwestern Pennsylvan...ia. To learn more about the SVHS, you can visit their website at https://www.sewickleyhistory.org If you would like support Laid Back History and the Washington County Historical Society, you can do so by making a donation by visiting www.wchspa.org and clicking Donate Now. If you would like to become a member of the Historical Society, visit www.wchspa.org and click Join Now. To watch past episodes of Laid Back History, visit Facebook.com/lemoynehouse/live New episodes of Laid Back History air each Tuesday at 7:00pm

Did some filming today at Savvy Fresh Group with Commissioner Maggi for the next series of Laid Back History - Student Edition episodes.

HARRY STUNKARD, M.D. (1868-1930) (FIRST PICTURE - courtesy of Fort Vance Historical Society) Among the earnest and devoted men whose professional skill and ability and depth of character have gained them a prominent place in their community and the respect and confidence of their fellow citizens is Dr. Harry Stunkard of Avella, where he has long been numbered among the really representative men of the locality. He was born at Grange, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, Septembe...Continue reading