President of First National Bank

Son of William Schmick (1810-1879) and Rhonda Brookhart (1797-1890)

SCHMICK, William H

B. 27 June 1837.

D. 9 Nov 1886 in Leetonia, Columbiana Co. OH at 49y 4m 12d

Burial – 12 Nov 1886 in Oakdale Cemetery, Leetonia, Columbiana Co. OH

Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 12 Nov 1886

"Mr. W. H. Schmick, formerly a well-known citizen of Canfield, but more recently

of Leetonia, died at his home in the latter village on Wednesday morning, the

9th inst, of Bright's disease. The deceased began his business career in

Canfield, engaging in mercantile pursuits with most marked success. As a

characteristic, he trusted nothing to circumstances or fortuitous accident. All

his transactions from smallest to greatest were conducted on strictest business

principles. Devoid of that low cunning, too often miscalled "harp

qualifications," his intercourse with the public was honest, open and honorable.

Established in the tenets and rules governing fluctuations in the word of

commerce, he was seldom caught at disadvantage. In commercial law he was good

authority. Possessing nerve to face disaster if it came, but confident in his

knowledge of principles, he was deliberate, farseeing and saquacious. After

removing to Leetonia, he engaged in the business of banking and iron and coal

ventures of large financial character, in all of which he met with unvarying

success. Unmarried, he made his home with his father, William Schmick, Esq.

Former sheriff of Mahoning county, where he died in his 50th year. Without

enthusiasm, nor demonstrative, his friendships were warm and sincere. He will

be remembered long after the damp of death now upon his forehead has turned to

mold, the impress of decay – and regretted."

"William Schmick, president of the First National Bank, died on the evening of

the 9thult, of a complication of chronic diseases – Funeral on Friday."

"Leetonia - Wm. Schmick, for many years a citizen of this place, died at his

home in Leetonia on Wednesday. Funeral services will be held this (Friday)

afternoon at 1 o'clock."

Credit to Jennifer Neff - Find A Grave membership No.

(#46895787) for this information!