Harry W. Jewell, B.A.
Harry W. Jewell, B.A., senior member of the law firm of Jewell & Benton, prominent attorneys at Delaware, was born in Porter Township, Delaware County, Ohio, November 19, 1872, and is a son of Warren S. and Laura A. (Moody) Jewell.
Mr. Jewell's grandfather, Harrison Jewell, was born in New Jersey and came to Ohio at an early day. settling at Utica, in Licking County, where he acquired farm property and became a man of substance. Warren S. Jewell was born on this farm, in 1842, completed his education in an academy at Granville, Ohio, and then engaged in a mercantile business in Hilliar Township, Knox County, for a few years, but in 1865 purchased and moved on a farm of 300 acres in Porter Township. For years he has been extensively interested in the Delaine sheep growing industry, keeping 300 head and taking pride in having one of the finest flocks in the State. In politics, Warren S. Jewell is a Republican and he has served in township offices for years. He is a member of East Liberty Lodge, Knights of Pythias. He married Laura Moody, who is a daughter of Rev. William Moody, who was one of the pioneer preachers of the Christian Church in this section. They have had five children, namely: Eva, who married Levi Blacklidge of Porter Township; Harry W.; Walter M., residing in Knox County; Mary, who married Charles Lone, of Licking County; and Clifford W., residing in Porter Township. Mr. and Mrs. Jewell are leading members and generous supporters of the Christian Church in Centerburg, Ohio.
Harry W. Jewell attended the district schools of Porter Township until he was fourteen years of age and then entered the Centerburg High School in Knox County and went from there to Hiram College, where he was graduated in 1895, with the degree of B. A. He then entered the law office of McElroy & Carpenter, and be was admitted to the Bar in 1897. He practiced alone until March 12, 1907, when he formed a partnership with B. P. Benton, of Delaware, and the firm has forged rapidly to the front, at present occupying a leading place in the profession at Delaware. In politics, Mr. Jewell is a Republican and ever since attaining manhood he has taken a deep and intelligent interest in public matters. He has been a prominent factor in his party, exerts a wide influence, and in 1908 was put forward by his party as its nominee for Congress. He is largely identified with business interests in this section, is vice president of the Cook Motor Company and is one of the directors of the First National Bank.
Mr. Jewell was married in 1895 to Mamie E. McGuire, who is a daughter of John McGuire, of Centerburg, Ohio, and they have one son, Arthur Raymond, who was born July 7, 1896. Mr. and Mrs. Jewell are members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Jewell being a member of the board of trustees. He is senior warden of Hiram Lodge, No. 18, F. & A. M., at Delaware.
From 20th Century History of Delaware County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens, Edited and compiled by James R. Lytle, Delaware, Ohio, Biographical Publishing Co., Chicago, 1908
Harry W. Jewell was born in Porter Township, Delaware County, Ohio. November 19, 1872. He is the son of Warren S. Jewell and Laura A. (Moody) Jewell. He received his early education in the public schools of Porter Township. When he was fourteen years of age he entered the high school at Centerburg, Knox County, Ohio, from which he graduated. He then entered Hiram College, Portage County, Ohio, from which he graduated in the year 1895. He began the study of law in the office of Messrs. McElroy and Carpenter in the same year of his graduation and was admitted to the Bar in 1897. He immediately opened an office in the city of Delaware, and began the practice of his profession alone. He soon achieved a success which was very gratifying to himself and friends. March 12, 1907, he entered into a partnership for the practice of his profession with Bert P. Benton, the style of the firm being Jewell & Benton. Fraternally Mr. Jewell is affiliated with the Masonic Order, being an active member of Hiram Lodge, No. 18. F. & A. M., and an official of said lodge.
20th Century History of Delaware County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens, Edited and compiled by James R. Lytle, Delaware, Ohio, Biographical Publishing Co., Chicago, 1908