Talbott 's father was a wealthy engineer who was involved in the construction of the Soo Locks on Lake Superior and had various railroad and paper milling interests . Talbott Sr. was the first mayor of Oakwood , Ohio . He was also involved in the recovery of Dayton from the 1913 flood . He served as the director of the City National Bank of Dayton
1913 flood
Great Dayton Flood
Harold E. Talbott