Encyclopedia

Welcome to the Trumbull County Encylopedia!

This database is a compilation of entries submitted by local researchers and history organizations as a public research platform. Search by person, business, or location to browse inspiring stories of those who built our Trumbull County community!

The Encyclopedia is managed by the Trumbull County Historical Society.

Ward, James (1813-1864)

Submitted by Nancy Malone James Ward came from England when he was four years old. His father was an iron worker in Pittsburgh,

Warner, Jonathan (1865-1934)

Submitted by Marcia Levy Jonathan Warner was born in 1865 in Mineral Ridge, Ohio. His parents were Jacob Warner (1806—1910) and Maria Lewis

Warren City Tank & Boiler Co. (& General American Transportation Co.)

Submitted by Richard K. Fleischer Warren City Tank & Boiler Co. On Griswold St. N.E. This company was formed in 1893 by Alfred

Warren Civic Music Association

Submitted by Warren Civic Music Association HISTORY Warren Civic Music Association is the oldest community arts organization in Trumbull County and one of

Wheeler, Wayne (1869-1927)

Submitted by Lois Werner, Brookfield Historical Society Wayne Bidwell Wheeler (1869 – 1927) Much has been written about Prohibition and the man behind

Wilder, John (1880-1958)

Submitted by Niles Historical Society He was born in Connecticut and moved his business from Connellsville, PA to Niles in 1920. His unique

Zuga, Frank (1913-1997)

Submitted by Roselyn Zuga Jackson My father, Frank Zuga, was an independent grocer who worked in small privately owned stores during his working