Sebring Ohio Historical Society
126 North 15th Street
Sebring, Ohio 44672
330-938-6920  
1857-1929 Born July 14, 1857 in East Liverpool, Ohio. Oldest of the
Sebring brothers.  Engineered the purchase of the 200 acres that became
Sebring, Ohio.  First owned the Oliver China Company, built in 1899 in
Sebring, Ohio. George, his brother, soon afterward took over. Also managed
the French China Company after Fred sold it.  At one time he had interests
in Limoges, French China, Saxon China,  and the Strong Manufacturing
Company.  These he merged into the Sebring Manufacturing Corporation.
He sold a million dollar bond issue for modernization purposes, which funds
were poorly managed.   Saxon operated 1911-1932, and was sold to W.V.
Oliver in 1934.  Founded the Citizen Banking Company and the Sebring
Manufacturing Corporation. He also had controlling interest in the Hotel.  
He was co-owner with his son Bert of the Sebring Cooperage Company.  He
was president of the National Potters Association.  His first residence was
designed by architect Jacob Myers. He was known for carrying a cane,
smoking a fat cigar, and was immaculate in his dress.  He wore a heavy
gold chain across his vest.  The most dynamic of the brothers, he was
affectionately known as 'Uncle Ollie'.  He was married September 5, 1876
to Matilda Jane Hume, born July 14, 1860 in East Liverpool.  Her parents
were William Hume and Emma Danks, of Wales, to whom credit is given
for the family's great singing voices. He and his family were active in the
Sebring Camp revivals. Passed away July 27, 1929 from a heart attack and
was buried in a mausoleum at Grandview cemetery, Sebring, Ohio.
Oliver Howard Sebring/Matilda Jan Hume
Oliver Howard Sebring 1857-1929